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Why tell the truth when you can "manage the media"?

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I'd like to live in a world where the emphasis is placed on "do the right thing*" rather than "massage the message after you fuck up in a fundamental way" Sigh.

*And admiting you fucked up and trying to make good or bring justice after you fuck up is part of "do the right thing

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This follows in the fine tradition of UC Davis Campus Police's dynamic seminar on "Pepper Spray Do's and Don'ts".

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Well, yeah. Virtuous <i>[pale]</i> citizens don't criticize authority.

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I'd like to live in a world where the first item on that class agenda is

DON'T FUCKING SHOOT UNARMED BROWN PEOPLE FER FUCKS SAKE!

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The Media must be the new blah.

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I didn't know Frank Luntz was advising the St. Louis County Police. Is Dan Snyder's money not good enough?

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Sure, you could say that the killing of an unarmed black teenager is "tragic", but Rick Rosenthal knows an opportunity to make some cash when he sees it.

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"Meet the 900 pound gorilla"

I assume he is there to distract them from talking about the elephant in the room.

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Ooooh, and removing their name tags! That's some trustworthy courage, right there.

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"Pacifying the Dumb Civilians When Not Tasering Prepubescent Children is Just Not An Option"

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