The world of policing has been rocked by controversies in recent years. The country is being torn apart by the violence that has been stirred up by victim-blaming, racism, hate crimes, and false complaints. Also, there have been a number of high-profile incidents which have highlighted the dangers and consequences of lawlessness. While the truth about crimes is often distorted for political reasons or personal agendas, what can you do to stop it?
In today’s episode of the Pod Bless America Podcast, Jim Larkin and Dan Wilkinson Jr. talk about lawlessness, racism, hate crimes, and false complaints. Also on the agenda will be issues surrounding the Jussie Smollett controversy and what government representatives have to say about it.
In This Episode
00:45 - Leadslingers whisky rating
6:37 - What Nancy Pelosi says about lawlessness
11:02 - Nancy Pelosi on passing a bill
18:42 - Why Lori Lightfoot isn't deserving of being elected mayor
22:31 - What law and order are like in some states
28:09 - The Jussie Smollett controversy
37:12 - Jim's perspective of America's systemic racism
44:15 - Why Jim agrees with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) on Jussie Smollett case not being a homophobic attack
49:32 - Erik Swalwell on the issue of hate crimes
Favorite Quotes
"Our founders right now would be rolling over. I mean, if they were all brought back to life for a month and they saw 81-year-old Nancy Pelosi running off the mouth like this, I can assure you that muskets would be loaded." - Jim Larkin
"I'll tell you where it's coming from (lawlessness). It's coming from the Democrats, supporting people burning down their cities. It's coming from Democrats launching a war on the police." - Jim Larkin
"When you're down there with your family in these democratically run cities, you cannot be the guy who is just taking pictures and having a good time." - Jim Larkin
"The United States of America that I know is not systematically racist. I know a lot of cops, a thousand of cops. I don't know a racist cop. Every cop I know is doing the right thing. If you're a black guy and you got a gun and you're up to no good with it, you're going to get arrested. If you're a white guy and you got a gun and you're up to no good with it, you're going to get arrested." - Jim Larkin
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