Racist police text messages: California mayor storms out of meeting, asks “you want to go outside?”

ANTIOCH - Emotions boiled over in a tense city council meeting Tuesday following the release of racist text messages allegedly sent by Antioch police, with the mayor at one point getting into a heated exchange with a resident who called for an investigation of him instead.
Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe has called for an audit of police internal affairs and the firing of anyone involved in the sending of racist or homophobic texts, many of which were released in court on Tuesday. The texts, directed mainly at Black and Latinos, included names of 23 officers who now have been placed on administrative leave.
Thorpe himself was the subject of one text exchange in which an officer offered to “buy a prime rib dinner” to anyone who shot the mayor during a Black Lives Matter protest in 2020 with a projectile used on protesters.
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[@oster4038]

Cops seem to get real upset when you hold them accountable.

[@jububoobaroo67]

Jews seem to get real upset when you hold them accountable.

[@richardfrankenberg4268]

So do Lefties.. They have a meltdown

[@bauerj3398]

It appears the mayor is the one who is really upset, slamming down that race card like a champ, screaming, challenging people to fights.

[@poisondaddy]

Their fragile ego can't take it

[@Originalchili]

​@@poisondaddyI think the mayor is the one with a fragile ego

[@TheLatinGQ]

In all my years, one thing has remained true: racists don't like being called racists.

[@mastermousemice6940]

You have clearly never met a Neo-Nazi then. It's used as a title, like a badge of honour.

[@noblevarughese639]

thats a term democrat call those who does not agree with them 😂😂😂..that don't work anymore. too old 😅

[@petergreene9312]

So true 🤣

[@blacksling9]

They are ok when it’s among other racist, but put them out in the public and they scattered like roaches!

[@blacksling9]

No we call racist exactly what they are racist pigs!

[@internationalsecurityagenc3200]

Police will go to great lengths “to never” be held accountable!

[@robertjohnston9023]

Over 8 million arrest last year in America! How many "unaccountable police" do we really have! Don't be silly!

[@Digital_David]

I think it's bs that police officers and judges have prosecutional immunity, in most cases. If I do something illegal while on the job, I get no free passes, nor would my job pay for my offenses.

[@johneggers1400]

Biggest threat to them is the truth.

[@beefjuicer4808]

To who? The fragile black?

[@MOONKAWAIIKARTIER]

just like a narcissist

[@Legacy914Productions]

I need to start sitting down in more City Council Meetings 😂😂😂

[@nahrihickman1662]

No cap 😂, have a lil drink before and sit back and watch like at the movies 🍿

[@MoTee1]

My thoughts exactly like what... they never announced how juicy it gets😂😂😂 they need to make sure to have a channel and go LIVE on future meetings. We are the world, we are the children🎶 come on now😂😂😂

[@mkinard7997]

@@MoTee1 😂😂Lol …REALLY???

[@benjamintribe4652]

Yeah apparently I'm missing out on all the action!!😆😂

[@drewski1535]

Break out the popcorn it could be interesting

[@yingyang1615]

A judge ruled that the text are getting exposed…accountability

[@ossoduro7794]

Was there just one text? Or are you just too lazy to add an s? Regardless, it won't make the texts less factual or funny. It's strange how the demographic that has little to no accountability always cries out for more of it regarding other folks' behavior, especially when dealing with them. More of them need to be treated like Karen Ivery.

[@1228carlito]

I'd love to see a link to the text messages that the judge ruled on. I'd also like to see the information this citizen was talking about. No reason this mayor get so heated by someone asking for transparency.

[@C3Rl3]

@@ossoduro7794 TFW your the one who doesn't actually know English.

[@chapllc722]

​@@ossoduro7794 What is up with you little gremlins and grammar recently? Correcting people's grammar over the internet doesn't make you sound smart, it makes it known you're that guy that never gets invited to parties.

[@ossoduro7794]

@@C3Rl3 Please, enlighten me? Chiudi il becco, ragazzina!

[@pinchebruha405]

Did he say ‘ These People’? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@betsyjohnson9777]

Yes he did... Surprise let me put on my surprised face.😮

[@walkintxtinranger]

These people think others will just sit and allow this bs to happen. It’s a different day nobody is backing down.

[@skyluv420]

WE ARE THE WILDEST DREAMS OF OUR ANCESTORS AND THOSE OLD FOLKS STILL ALIVE. WE FIGHT BACK

[@yomomnm5367]

“In a world of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act”

[@firstlast5681]

Wow,,, well said ❗🇺🇲

[@SamlovesLulu]

Uhm... kind of like being a perpetual douche boat... sort of. Something you'd know a lot about.

[@macpat6458]

Yep, that stupid mayor called out a senior citizen for a physical fight just for calling for transparency. Obviously, that pos mayor needs recalled, is likely corrupt as fk, likely hiding something, and is a fkin p**sy for threatening violence on the elderly. There's always someone who can kick your ass out there. The irony is that the asswipe is supposed to be the leader of a civil society yet he instantly resorts to only the strong will survive mentality.

[@maxgarner3263]

Is that a quote from someone or something you improvised? Very powerful statement either way

[@williamharris7357]

Can't win a debate against facts, time to play the race card baby!

[@williamdaniels3833]

It seems someone doesn't want their text messages read 😂

[@Hanzyscure]

Just like Kwame and his mistress sexting

[@callofmetals24]

White citizens want the mayor investigated bc he called out the white cops of Antioch for calling citizens sp1cs and words ..of course the old guy comes to mess with the black mayor....I would've knocced that old Whyte pale elderly bastard out 🖕🏾🖕🏾💪🏽

[@CarShopping101]

That mayor is a nutjob.

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

Corruption likes to stay in the dark…

[@callofmetals24]

@@Rick_Sanchez_C137_ the cops were calling citizens of antioch sp1cs and n1ggers and the mayor called them out...the white citizens of Antioch likes their cops racist so they are giving the mayor trouble for getting the FBI in town to investigate

[@kingcaid7]

This sends a bigger picture for the future. Everyone’s texts will soon be watched and be held accountable. Everyone!

[@dantealighieri9540]

So, do not text. Simple. You're welcome.

[@andrewcaton6793]

“Alright settle down everybody” then proceeds to freak out and make an ass out of himself 😂

[@bassanglerxxx8444]

Your comment tells me exactly what you are 🤡

[@grandizer4531]

Why is it so difficult for people to do the right thing?

[@danp7304]

How do you expect Americans to be honest people, you forgetting how they stole the land they sit on, with there English politics, English laws, English looking 🤷🏾‍♂️🇬🇧

[@gusklemp3477]

Send them back?

[@grandizer4531]

@@danp7304 I guess doing the right thing is difficult for you as well.

[@HANKHILLFORTXGOVERNOR]

Money

[@observantmonkey4055]

power corrupts. just pay attention when you go to a fast food place or grocery store where ppl have to serve others and you will see that even a lil power over someone will make some ppl go dumb in the head

[@luts5688]

That's what a real leader looks like. Running away from the situation.

[@CLara-oh3zk]

Found the racist 💀

[@brendabenson7617]

He didn't run away looks like the accuser was getting out of there pretty fast

[@lloydfurness414]

The ninja in that mayor came out. He showed his true color.

[@itypethetruthnobshere8975]

the black in him was let loose

[@rustyshackleford9557]

A person so lacking in self control has no business in his position. Let's pray for his wife and children.

[@loydcarmichael6092]

@@rustyshackleford9557stfu pale belly save you prayers for your barren 🐩

[@ko7975]

I live here, this mayor has been investigated over valid sexual harassment charges. On the other hand our police department is also riddled with officers abusing authority. Violent police here.

[@YourLoveIsKing...]

Police departments are a microcosm of their communities like it or not right or wrong..Antioch is violent..crime ridden and look who is commiting most of the crimes.Oh its so convinient to look the other way and blame the evil racist cops when all you have to do is look to your own.

[@Armed-Forever]

valid? according to who ? you?

[@ko7975]

@@Armed-Forever the courts found the claims to be valid.

[@YourLoveIsKing...]

@@ko7975 Dont waste your time...He probably still believes O.J. was innocent 😂😂.. Black people never do anything wrong....Its a conspiracy Its RACISM lmfao..

[@ko7975]

@@YourLoveIsKing... the list of corruption is to extensive for my time Granes but the majority of people that live here wish they'd just kill each other. The value here is don't move to Antioch 🤣

[@tswej]

I don't see what's wrong with holding police accountable for their actions. In my city the same officer was involved in 2 road rage shootings and recieved no punishment. In one situation part of it was caught on camera when the off duty officer followed a man as he was taking his wife to work and approached the man with gun in hand. It led to a shootout in a public place and the other party was the only one arrested. Also the off duty officer had 3 days before he had to give an official statement while they question the other person in his hospital bed.

[@an0970]

Nothings wrong about that, the republitards just love defending pigs it’s a tale as old as time.

[@theboingster6947]

Jesus, what city is this?

[@mattypants]

You know you can hound your state officials to get the DOJ involved. Might take effort, but the rewards are worth it. I absolutely love the police and what they do, but it only takes one bad apple to spoil the basket.

[@tswej]

Search SAPD Officer Desi Rios. Just found out he resigned in 2021 after getting into another incident where he was involved in a hit and run then beat up a 61yo who followed him. I guess the Department got tired of covering up for the guy. I also found news articles related to 3 incidents but I'm sure there are more that were swept under the rug. The same Department had a Cop give a homeless man a dog poop sandwich and that Cop got to keep his job.

[@bugwild1544]

​@@tswej there must live alot off cowards in your city you also a coward Why did you not do something about if that was in my city with in a week we whoud Fond him grow some balls if you are a good girl is ok but if are a man not ok

[@DirtyBanditable]

"You wanna go outside" are known legally as fighting words or more commonly Disorderly Conduct Language in many states. That was an elected official committing a crime in a city council meeting. Slow clap for the voters, you got what you asked for.

[@Mistraker]

That was someone standing up to racism. And here you are, showing which side of the issue you fall on. Got a white hood in the back of your closet?

[@FLY2KO]

I like your spirit, I would have said yep ill go outside and the arrested him for threatening a peace officer....

[@jamie2487]

ayo he b raycis doe

[@kerryflatt5391]

Is anybody really surprised by that reaction?

[@Fuxerz]

He's a punk needs someone to go outside with him😂

[@steamboatwillee]

Whaaaat? Immediately resorting to violence?! 🤯

[@beeenn649]

When you're on the wrong side of an issue, that's all that's left.

[@betsyjohnson9777]

Let me put on my "surprise face".... 😮😅

[@PanjulAzza-md1bz]

Like the violence happening in Russia, Ukraine, Israel and Palestine?😅

[@RIOTNOOB]

Looks like somebody does not like being called out.

[@luisvelez5695]

That old white guy was going to have had his face lifted and not in a hospital

[@Hanzyscure]

Mayor said Cash me outside.

[@chulababy2120]

Called out on what????

[@MrSkell2U]

Hey he only offered to step outside bc it was an old man. If he'd have offered me mutual combat I'd happily have accepted and left alot of salty liberal tears in my wake lol

[@nickw8071]

@@luisvelez5695 doubtful, that stick of aids would need to call his other racists up to help out.

[@EmpressKima]

People hate the truth ... people know when they are the problem but they hate to be held accountable because they want to continue to get away with whatever they are doing..

[@disguiseddv8ant486]

Really?! You being a black female is saying this as if you all do not share these same behaviors for decades now.

[@kalossimitar]

You talking about them "minorities"?

[@EmpressKima]

@@kalossimitar This is people in general..no one in particular but the people who are the problem in any situation..

[@shadydove1482]

@@kalossimitar this bait is weaker than your bloodline

[@kalossimitar]

@@shadydove1482 keep thinking your levels of melanin are "magical", my dude.

[@mewym527]

guy says "your the problem" - whilst totally misbehaning

[@JoeGoldberg577_]

That’s a good major! Not even the police is protected! Police needs to be held accountable for their actions! Because if a average Joe at a company did this he would be fired automatically without hesitation

[@michaelmakes1225]

Did you get through high skool?

[@BoydBuildersInc]

I promise uiu that if I offered the mayor to “you wanna go outside, let’s go‽” that I would be arrested for disorderly conduct and threatening violence.

[@nicoleparreira1024]

Unlikely

[@roadkillgravy5168]

​@@nicoleparreira1024 likely and which one of you is the man in the relationship?

[@sandwormgod4771]

@@roadkillgravy5168 OOF! Touché

[@scorpionsting47]

If that scrawny mayer asked me to go outside, I would gladly show him how a person can be knocked down a couple notches. I would even go to a boxing ring if he wanted to do it 'safely'😢.

[@roadkillgravy5168]

@@sandwormgod4771 lol when I see 2 chickenheads in the same photo that is my question.

[@geoffreytasker2097]

so let me get this straight. the police were sending all kinds of racist text messages, and this dude walked up there and was like "well what about you? why aren't we investigating you?" seems to me the clear answer is because no one complained he was sending racist text...

[@jesteravrgjoe2888]

It’s legal, and encouraged for Blk America to be racist towards whts. I for one would like to see his text messages for the sake of transparency.

[@geoffreytasker2097]

@@jesteravrgjoe2888 that's nonsense racism is not encouraged towards anyone, in fact the year white people finally couldn't be legally racist was 1965. From the point that happened to the point I was born, only 21 years had passed. In terms of time no where near enough had passed for healing to finish. How ever you feel about it is the reaping of centuries of racism being sowed.

[@jesteravrgjoe2888]

@@geoffreytasker2097 What healing? Ya know what. Never mind. I’m done talking to racist blk people who call their racism “healing, and retribution”. This is “The oppressed have become the oppressors” after a government who has a monopoly on violence has extended protections to blk America. And all y’all have to do is just accuse someone of racism and the weight of government ascends upon your racial, social, and ideological enemies.

[@chewcacachewpipi8879]

@@geoffreytasker2097 Last I check there is no law outlawing ''racism''

[@obijuankenobi420]

Whats the difference between racist cops and a racist mayor....absolutely nothing....neither should have a job with any type of authority

[@alma4938]

So, let me see uf i got this right. The guy was talking about police corruption and how that only exists when city officials allow it to happen. Then the mayor got mad and called him racist for questioning whether the city officals could be doing more. Is that right?

[@user-sn3ch4mt4i]

This is the kind of Review Meetings we need everywhere around the world to make communities safer and better. However, a mayor who can't control himself from public outbursts? Really?!

[@gshimon]

After the shit they were saying about him and some dumbass police apologist with racist dog whistles the man deserves an award for only having an outburst, because I'm sure had the situation been different the "indignation" would be non stop, they are humans too and of course they are humans too and have a limit on how much bullshit they can deal with before is too much

[@guillermo3564]

It seems like immaturity is the only skill required to be a public figure in America anymore.

[@luisvelez5695]

Tell that to Trump grow up 77 year old man

[@jdcaldwell5088]

Oh the poor police get caught SAYING racist thing SHOCKER!!!! But yet you tell blacks it’s NOT ABOUT RACE GIVES ME A BREAK!!!

[@luisvelez5695]

@@jdcaldwell5088 blacks ?

[@stickum4147]

It's always one like you

[@omgElwood]

WELL, THAT PLUS YU GOTTA HATE AMERICA

[@decafmocha211]

Nice to see everyone getting along

[@Youevilpeoplewillpay]

Nobody's going to tolerate racism trash

[@drewski1535]

Another day in the adult playground

[@Hi.malone]

Truth

[@YourLoveIsKing...]

@@drewski1535 Looks more like a day at the Dog Park.

[@sackclothashes2205]

And this is the representation that people CONTINUE to vote for. Why I say the majority deserves everything they're getting & not getting. Enjoy the 🤡s you voted for 🥂.

[@mr.skipper4544]

You know your over the target when they start blaming you for what there guilty of

[@chiefmalik6566]

It's crazy. These folks are clowns.

[@calicoesblue4703]

Agreed.

[@rifles_up2263]

Classic projection

[@calicoesblue4703]

@@rifles_up2263 Yes, like your cult leader trump😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣🤡🤡

[@JCich]

*you're, *they're. Good lord, the money THEY'RE going to be saving on the lack of cops in this town should immediately be applied to the education system.

[@GOLD54321]

LEGEND HAS IT, WHEN HE WAS GOING OUTSIDE, THE MAYOR QUICKLY LOCKED THE DOOR BEHIND HIM. FREE SPEECH, HAS LEFT THE BUILDING.

[@ramsesp5009]

Bro said "You wanna go outside let's go" His inner Hood came out quick 🤣

[@SeymourSL]

The police need to be held accountable.

[@CorrinSpurr]

So does those communities who needs to also be held accountable...One side is no better than the other... It's all disgusting and disgraceful behavior from both sides.

[@Stumme-40203]

Good job. This comment ended racism.

[@nunyanunya4147]

HHAHHAAAAHAAA never gonna happen

[@mattfox6263]

Yes they do. And the fact that a lot do some shady things and shrug it off is the problem. Just cause they have a badge doesn't make them lawmakers. They do as they please and don't care. That's why I feel body cams should be on all the time and third party inspected daily.

[@cameronschreck3505]

You want them defunded don’t you? The police doesn’t deserve to be defended

[@jamesvengren5316]

He threatened a citizen to go out side on camera arrest him

[@SynSauce]

Ohhhh, he lost it when they found out his text messages were going to be released.

[@1butterontoast]

Mayor said: Cash me outside, how 'bout that? 😂😂😂

[@AC_Bikes_400]

Drink Brawndo. It's got electrolytes.

[@snaker9er]

Was about as embarrassing as that dr phil episode too

[@snaker9er]

@@Porsche4life Why would I attack someone for having an opinion?

[@fuckgoogle3516]

He was emotional like a woman

[@Porsche4life]

@@fuckgoogle3516 wait…men can’t be emotional now? That’s something a woman would say. 😂

[@Iceman-gm1fu]

Mayor: everybody settle down Mayor 5 seconds later: wanna go?

[@Sniperboy5551]

Typical

[@MyMysaysFU]

Ask me…

[@StevenSweeden-jt6yt]

Mayor of Antioch: "Al right settle down everybody " Also Mayor of Antioch: "You wanna go outside "

[@michellecolson3901]

Tempers flare when the lies are exposed in truth...

[@theresaquidi]

"These people " 😂😂

[@jonnyfendi2003]

Cash me outside girl be like…..

[@Silver880]

how bout dat?

[@jasminespencer3992]

Keep in mind this “wonderful” mayor was arrested for drunk driving a few weeks ago, blowing well over the legal limit.

[@bihsaidwhatnow2392]

Liar. . . .that didn't happen this year and I can pull articles to prove it. Stop Lying.

[@gabrielreyes2790]

How's your Mom's Basement....

[@watcher-someone-awake]

the way she stormed out the room probably wasn't the only she blew that night...

[@jasminespencer3992]

@@gabrielreyes2790 It’s crowded, the mayor is there drinking and dancing to Lady Gaga songs

[@CarShopping101]

@@gabrielreyes2790 The response of a moron

[@johngeorge8723]

His reaction says it all.

[@kennonstokes609]

This is why some officers lost their life and took others being racist aint helping nothing in this world but making things worse as these children grow up they see and in there mind you never know how they feel its doesn't matter what color we are its hard to get along or even look at each other we have hearts and I seen better

[@Diggerdog2nd]

Everybody calm down, 3 seconds later, you want to go outside right now ?

[@averywood4573]

Might just get his ass whooped to.

[@miram2053]

​@@averywood4573 doubt it.

[@TheCossack]

​@@miram2053 dudes a shrimp yeah he would lol

[@Rawker101]

@@TheCossack Won't take much to take that fat old man down.

[@Mister42Unhinged]

@@miram2053 never discount an old man.

[@nsniper7618]

He sounds like he’s a little light in the loafers 😆

[@Mind-Over-Body]

Sweeter than red Kool aid.

[@jamescarter7882]

What does he mean when he says "these people"

[@Frenite]

I’d like to know more about this story. It’s hard to make a judgment without context.

[@psylaxis9210]

Google it, not hard.

[@DS-ss7vl]

@@psylaxis9210 You believe everything on Google ? LMFAO!!!!!!

[@psylaxis9210]

@@DS-ss7vl From me writing "Google it", you read, "I believe everything on google". Your brain is a mess. Work on your ability to comprehend. Also, one exclamation mark does the trick. Using six just makes you look like a headcase.

[@gameinsane4718]

@@DS-ss7vlno but I believe the dozens of news sites that it along with Bing and DuckDuckGo all direct me to. See, you’re that one teacher that says “Wikipedia isn’t a source” without realizing that any page on Wikipedia is a collection of sources unto itself on whatever topic you’re reading about. Sitting here spouting “you trust google? Lol” just makes you look like a conspiracy theorist.

[@SuperSonicFan172]

​@@DS-ss7vl Ah, a loyal consumer of the mainstream media, you are 👽

[@valoredramack9117]

Police Officers from Antioch and Pittsburg police departments have been under FBI and local investigation for over a year for a range of offenses. The Mayor has a right to be angry about the racist text messages among Police Officers and to demand an audit. Officials described the offenses of the police as "crimes of moral turpitude."

[@TenGreenRangers]

Why not clean the whole lot out .. and audit the mayor n council as well? The mayor is a poser... and anyone who says "dog whistle racism" is usually looking to make some up where it doesn't exist.

[@testtor2714]

Maybe you'll grow a brain one day and realise what a rubbish you wrote here and will feel the complete shame every reader has to experience.

[@emeraldcityjournal]

FBI is corrupt.

[@t900badbot]

FBI investigations.... Lol.

[@valoredramack9117]

@@t900badbot What is your point, intenet Bot?

[@xBloodXGusherx]

I love when politicians break composure because it shows their authenticity.

[@garyjohnson8327]

Does it? Or is it part of the performance?

[@xBloodXGusherx]

@@garyjohnson8327 So his reaction was fake news?

[@bigbad836]

Kinda looked like it not going to lie

[@LordRykard9376]

​@@xBloodXGusherx Thorpe is openly anti-white and has gotten into multiple physical altercations with Antioch residents. You're backing the wrong pony on this.

[@flyingchimp12]

Yea threatening to fight a voter, really authentic and positive

[@jasoncabral8732]

What happened before this? Genuinely asking.

[@Look_What_You_Did]

Internet... the internet happened. Now use it.

[@AT-ytinvasive]

Ooh, he was rattled by the thought of people knowing his business. He is crooked!

[@Digital_David]

Im tired of these council meetings calling for a recess, as soon as the conversation gets heated or uncomfortable. These meetings are supposed to benefit the constituents - put on your adult pants and settle your disputes like grown-ups. The problems dont magically go away, after a recess.

[@davidbrucemusicvideo]

“Take it outside!”😂

[@daledoe-baggins]

When someone asks if you wanna step outside, it's time to step out side and get to work.👌

[@NFLOLDMAN771]

Lmao are you white? Stop pretending you can fight

[@vivaguerro1932]

​@Truth Crime #BOT

[@gphunkera8731]

Lol, the mayor would have slept that old white boomer!

[@carlosmedlen]

ATTENTION!!! I am here to proclaim that Jesus Christ is the only true savior for the world. If you deny Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, you will not see the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus loves you and He died for your sins and on the third day, He arose from the grave. Jesus Christ is alive!! REPENT and believe in your heart and confess with your mouth, that Jesus Christ is Lord. MARK 1:15 For the Kingdom of God is at hand, repent and believe in the gospel...

[@blackseed9293]

​@Truth Crime The other guy said it first but not shown in those clip. The media is diabolical

[@dennisjohansen9969]

That mayor said "oh yeah? Let's get em' " (referring to his text messages) I'd be willing to bet he ran out, slammed the door and immediately went to deleting messages. People who want power shouldn't have it and people who should have power don't want it.

[@HeyUncleA]

You can delete them but they’re not really gone. They’re saved for like 10 years

[@0IIIIII]

Proof?

[@kateallen7675]

“Great men do not seek power, they have power thrust upon them.”

[@55Quirll]

@SamIAm Lt. Cmd. Worf. Maybe but the quote speaks volumes. Plato - 'Only those who do not seek power are qualified to hold it.'

[@Peep1988]

Absolutely absurd insight.

[@donnacribb5712]

Light foot was instigator of trouble in streets of chicago

[@happyclampopper]

This the dame dude with two DUIs and the center of a naughty advances at work that was settled with a lawsuit, not in his favor?

[@hateEdge83]

Wait, what does he mean "These" people?

[@annicetravers510]

The fact that he referred to him as Lamar and not Mayor Thorpe reveals a lot to me.

[@syrenasketches6902]

You can't be serious. He's a mayor not royalty.

[@HisHowliness]

​@@syrenasketches6902 you obviously dont understand the societal norm of using honorifics.

[@paulcarfantan6688]

Does it reveal to you that you have a vivid imagination ? Yes it does.

[@syrenasketches6902]

@@HisHowliness I do, but anyone that gets their panties in a wad if they are called by name without 'Mayor' preceding it has an ego problem. Politicians need to be taken down a peg today anyways.

[@jbkunk9611]

@@rayray5084 Well deserved.

[@brianbassett4379]

Racist is as racist does. *_THESE PEOPLE!_*

[@utube9000]

Gee...I don't even live in that town and now I want to see those text messages too!

[@writerconsidered]

I have no context for this. Who's being racist? What was the racist text? And what side was the white guy on? What I did hear was the guy was asking for full transparency.

[@5324man1]

Read the description!!!

[@joshwongwai3532]

I'm the racist text

[@kitjones6896]

HE WAS BEING AN APOLOGIST. They were discussing the racist texts the cops sent out and the white guy out of nowhere was talking about wanting an investigation on the black guy instead, instead of the police's phones. He was gas lighting for no reason. That's why the black guy got so mad.

[@sonjaleesloth]

​@@kitjones6896 Excellent description. 👍🏼

[@TheSecondInitiate]

@@kitjones6896 he was actually bringing up real corruption going on in his community while the mayor wants to focus on someones text messages instead. What aggravated the mayor was the thought of his own messages being exposed about the corruption the speaker brought up. The guy didnt apologize for anything or anyone he just saw that the mayor was trying to distract away from his own actions with this spectacle. Instead of just firing the officer he wants to make it a legislative issue. Also, its clear that the mayor has no respect for his constituents, the proceeding nor his position.

[@knightress5760]

Racist text between any authority figure should nit be tolerated. They should be held accountable and repremanded. Not with a warning,but firing and all benefits stopped immediately. There is no accountability, and this is why it continues.

[@samcooley-it9xc]

If it involves violence absolutely but simple speech should be protected democracy and free speech should apply to all beliefs if you want to get ride of racist in power vote and protest I will gladly be there with you

[@mvumsiayo3214]

If you think that racism is the big evil in the world then you need help. South Africa rapes more woman then some entire continents, and it's got nothing to do with race. It's just convenient to ignore such numbers because addressing them means you have to look at the culprits...and place the blame where it belongs. Africans murder more of their own every year than all the other races combined. Another fact that is ignored. More people die of hunger every year in Africa than anywhere else and Africa also has the most corrupt and violent countries in the world. None of this is taken into account because let's be honest, people don't really care about blacks people. They care about virtue signalling to make themselves appear moral and just. As long as we stop people from saying bad words or judging people by their skin color then all will be okay, right? Wrong. Racism is the least of the problems facing blacks people. It's just convenient to use racism as a scapegoat because then we can conveniently ignore the many issues that black people bring upon themselves. You think being vocal about racism is doing so much for black people but really screaming about racism is like yelling your balls off to fox what amounts to 1% of the problem while completely ignoring the other 99%. Meanwhile African woman are being raped and African children are starving to death in disease ridden corrupt hell holes.

[@jacksonlittle5993]

@@samcooley-it9xc Being racist is not a crime but as a public servant it compromises your ability to fully perform your duties. Certain communities or members of society may be overlooked by a racist public servant therefore making the racist unable to do their job as a servant of the public. If you can't fully perform duties you are paid to do, you shouldn't have your job.

[@iatsd]

First off, as your spelling might have suggested, you don't understand what the word "reprimanded" means. It does not mean "fired". That's not a reprimand. That's termination of employment. If you're going to try and express an opinion and call for an action, at the very least you should do so intelligently and coherently. The content of your message is lost if it is unreadable.

[@LookAtRealityL]

It continues because it lives with us, people are just racist and some people are just nice people. What about the people who say nice people make people angry?

[@sallyraphael5898]

what country is this?

[@blipsmann1985]

Sounds to me like when facts are asked for it makes tempers flare and we should ask, why ?

[@jakes658]

Because the old man was defending racist shitbag cops...

[@forrestja]

Your comment is literally stupid. Fact are asked? Is that public schooling?

[@kennethwhite8045]

Yeah, but he's been getting death threats from "The Good Ole Boys," it's kind of hard to keep your temper when the very person threating you life is talking shit before you. Go Figure!!!

[@celticlightning9703]

I know why. Because asking for receipts brings to light the truth. If one race asks that they are always racist to smokescreen. It's always the unintelligent move to call racist in a discussion.

[@carlosmedlen]

ATTENTION!!! I am here to proclaim that Jesus Christ is the only true savior for the world. If you deny Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, you will not see the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus loves you and He died for your sins and on the third day, He arose from the grave. Jesus Christ is alive!! REPENT and believe in your heart and confess with your mouth, that Jesus Christ is Lord. MARK 1:15 For the Kingdom of God is at hand, repent and believe in the gospel.

[@capodadon1854]

2:06 so this guy has no problem with the messages that were sent?? Who could blame this mayor

[@imtheman4805]

The mayor is a racist bigot

[@ladyj5682]

Exactly, the mayor was fine to react this way when people are allowed to come in and validate racists text from police officers who are killing black men on basic stops or for no real reason at all. They aren’t killing murders, drug dealers, serial killers, gangs, bank robbers but everyday citizens. Think about that

[@Addicted2Antlers804]

@@ladyj5682 you are completely mental. Please stop.

[@bigworm6614]

@@ladyj5682 they sure are.

[@camaro02dk]

white boomer.. what do you expect

[@kevinjones5715]

"Black people ain't violent and if you don't believe me, let's go outside." I think we can all see WHO the problem is here.

[@seansezz]

Fuckin abadabbas can't control themselves.

[@pabloernesto8044]

MAGA insurrection was just W supremacists peaceful party

[@-First-Last]

They cannot be racist either ... 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@djdigital3806]

@@-First-Last We can’t Remember my ancestors built this country and didn’t get a dime.

[@o.o.2255]

@@djdigital3806 Pffffft, paaaaa-leaaaaaaazzz delusional!!!

[@adfggffffffddffd]

Mayor says he's tired of the people apologizing for the racism that's going on in the community and then says the man that was at the podium is the problem then that man fires back "you're a punk" we all know he really wanted to say "you're a n*****". Hope that mayor whooped his ass in the parking lot shortly after this video ended.

[@sinisterkyle4884]

This is what happens when individuals get caught with hands in the cookie jar

[@Sakyosha]

Isn't it nice to have a permanent shield from criticism?

[@shwah8299]

A badge?

[@shwah8299]

@@mikebarsson-emcee why do you racists always cry about being called racist? I don't see any white pride, just white shame.

[@ioio5993]

People have a Constitutional right to address an open city council meeting during the question period. The right to petition the Government for a redress of grievances is fundamental and the throwing of the race card as a response at every turn is abhorrent.

[@0IIIIII]

Did you not read the description? The cops were caught being flippantly racist and now the right wing is making a baseless claim to absolve the officers of any wrong doing

[@michaelorosz272]

Well said.

[@jennymcdonough2095]

I bet if the speaker were black and mayor was white you wouldn't bat an eyelash.

[@Peep1988]

What bs is this talking about the race card when in real life these racists pigs cops were shown to be engaging in racism in performing their damn duties. Why mostly whites accuse aggrieved party of playing a race card? Offense is the best defense reason?

[@jasunhamilton5008]

​@@Freedom-sh5puwanna get punched in the face?

[@blazerbobcat]

"Opportunity Lives Here," huh? How about "opportunists live there"? It's no wonder why so many people are moving out of California. As always, any questions?

[@xjdub3824]

Anger over the allegation they were sent or that they were indeed sent??

[@hakshustletv]

A lot of these things can be solved by just letting people get 5 minutes.

[@derekwedge09]

100% agree

[@encendiogamer]

Some won't even last the 5 due to conditioning 60 seconds in a small room more than enough.

[@glueball9511]

60 seconds is plenty for most of these people who expect no repercussions for their mouths. most never never plan for actual fighting, rather just to be able to PICK a fight and walk away

[@ricardocalderon9823]

Yeah! Except when the person that clearly deserves justice loses a fight. Dont be a caveman. We can communicate.

[@normantaffefiny8227]

legit

[@RichieB40444]

Their complicity is what makes all this possible

[@ravinraven6913]

and when half vote one way and half vote another way...nothing can change, are you not smart enough to know the difference between complicity and democracy preventing anything from changing? I know many people here in the USA are dumber than a box of rocks, but these comments prove it

[@jasondawson92]

Wtf is wrong with Chicago

[@BlackWomenAreTheSmartest]

What complicity means friend??

[@RichieB40444]

@@BlackWomenAreTheSmartest complicity means when they are aware of what's going on and don't try to do anything to stop em. Those people who are complaining about the mayor know what typebod racist town they live in but they are complicit and look the other way. Instead of tackling the racism, they want to attack the mayor.

[@miram2053]

​@@RichieB40444 precisely

[@coreytripp9939]

how is anything this guy said was racist? like he was just demanding certain things that none of us in the comments know the real context of (unless you are a local), so please someone who is a local explain to me how he was a "racist apologist", besides just because the lamar dude was calling him that.

[@hcasperson]

It’s bcoz you’re not allowed to criticize a black person if you’re white. That’s racist. Furthermore, “Accountability” is a Eurocentric, white supremacist construct. This is what we’re told.

[@kylemose8874]

reminds me of that boondocks episode " wait a minute, i'm white. hehehe. *sips coffee* "

[@hanzwind]

He starts off with “calm down” Proceeds to freak out That desperate last gavel slam was gold.

[@eufrosniad994]

Yea, that was weird! Says calm down and then explodes himself lol.

[@BestKeptMe1]

That’s how those ppl are

[@Porsche4life]

@@BestKeptMe1 who’s these people buddy?

[@BestKeptMe1]

@@Porsche4life you know the ones on the news a lot

[@YourNosesShadow117]

​@@Porsche4life yea stupid

[@ddavidobbar]

hes the problem and this proves it, race go both ways, you see shifting blame when people want true equality, he gets up set when people call him out for poor job, then attacks him with threat to beat him up , if things were switched around, would be totaly different, to have good peace, you need no race ism from both sides, mayor needs to be fired and charged for violent attack , all this will never change unless both sides are no race ist, im sorry this happened, i hope people from both sides see were problem is, sorry....

[@5324man1]

Bruh shut up with the both sides stuff. Read the description, re watch the video, and tell me how you came to that conclusion? Especially after the last line??

[@Flamelit]

When racists try to deflect the issue,it will make you mad,but that's when you have to show control and not lose your cool like he did.

[@bihsaidwhatnow2392]

@ddavidobbar. . . . .are you even a resident of Antioch or are you from Brentwood???? I love it how these comments aren't being honest due to their hate for Lamar.

[@kitjones6896]

Dude they were talking about the cops racist comments and to release the texts and this guy out of nowhere is being an apologist in the discussion by saying the mayors texts should be released instead over the police department's. Its was uncalled for and he had zero reason to shift the blame to defend the cops, that's why the mayor got mad.

[@kitjones6896]

@@5324man1 These people are brain dead and have no clue what is going on. Its all in the description too.

[@josvandersteen3564]

My oh my, things just got a little more lively in that council room

[@Brent_Mosey]

Sheesh. I just did a little research on this city. About 100k people, quite a bit of crime and a police department that is constantly under investigation and going through lawsuits. I think this place needs a travel advisory more than Florida.

[@therealking6202]

What are the racist police text messages? I don't get it.

[@datruth8991]

There’s a lot of crap out there, believe it. You knew to the area or just stumbled upon the video? I’m a local watchdog.

[@NG-cf7zh]

Cops calling the public sp!cs and n!gs , the mayor was right to call it out

[@AngryJT]

Lol the first time I heard both those words was from a Socal cop, when I was 7. And he was supposed to be one of the "good" ones.

[@therealking6202]

I'm South Bay native. Been watching too much KZbin and not enough local coverage! 🤣🤣🤣

[@worlore1651]

@@NG-cf7zh i wanna see how they treated the officers

[@rex8255]

Da fuck did that guy say that had anything to do with racism?

[@jimmydasquid9951]

It doesn't matter...If he had quoted MLK he would still be called a racist...it's all the left has and it is a lie! The left LOVES them some lying.

[@soldat2516]

The Mayor was upset his text messages could be audited and he knows he said fucked up shit so was just lashing out

[@pabloernesto8044]

​@@Biker65 lynchings and Jim Crow were fake news according to MAGA Trump

[@kitjones6896]

Exactly. He is making an argument to shift the blame by talking about something way off topic, "an apologist". That's why the guy got mad. They were supposed to be discussing the racist texts the cops sent out. THERE WAS NO REASON FOR ANY OF IT. YOU PEOPLE ARE SLOWWWW....

[@sphincterlicker69]

A dirty gangmember mayor is just mad when he gets called out

[@Srational-sy1uz]

This guy couldn’t stomach the reality from a public personnel who presented the facts pretty bluntly. And for a head of the city to loose temper like this is pathetic, he doesn’t deserve to be in that role. Peace

[@rainbowGZUS7]

"these people? What you mean these people" lmfao

[@user-eh5cr4or6k]

Well if the mayor is so thin skin that he would storm out like a three-year-old child and slam the door I'm willing to bet he's willing to engage in any type of corrupt activity that it would take to get what he wants. Or maybe the text message thing hit a nerve as in he might have something to worry about

[@AbueloB]

Agreed 👍

[@avenuerevenue7021]

Door slams equals criminal activity? 😅

[@fubsmcbubs]

It very likely hit a nerve givin the content of the texts and that his father died this week also.

[@alexh8613]

Well he did get threatened with being shot. So....

[@Gfysimpletons]

@@avenuerevenue7021 child angrily gets up and slams a door after being asked for accountability…….yeah, I’d have to go with my gut and say something isn’t right! Innocent adults do not act that way……biden does it, pelosi did it! Go figure……

[@etgha]

Can someone explain wtf is goin on i thought the guy at the stand and the other dude were on the same side til he started shouting lol

[@scout-187inf]

Shit can i get a recess. America needs one.

[@billgabrielsonjr7259]

As a fly on the wall with no dog in this fight, I’d say the whole city needs a do over. The mayor, the cops, he’s way too emotional, and the cops, if it’s like most cities, there’s a lot of bad apples.

[@shwah8299]

Nah, dude, that is a man ready to fight to protect his constituents.

[@fishbmw]

@@shwah8299 By acting like an unprofessional, over emotional man child with no personal control? Yeah right.

[@shwah8299]

@@fishbmw people who side with Republicans can't say shit about "unprofessional, over emotional man child with no personal control" that is the part of Trump, Bobert, Green and Hastert.

[@erichkorman710]

If you have ever dealt with the Anti-American Antioch police you would think they needed prison cells a lot more than a whitewashed 'do-over' that does not hold cops accountable for crimes against their community. A few of them should be in Federal prison. All new recruits should have to visit so they don't follow them.

[@timorthelame1]

@@shwah8299 Yeah, I especially like how the feminine mayor acted like he wanted to go outside, just before sitting his feminine butt back down in his seat. I doubt he's ever been in a fight in his whole life.

[@g-pawmikey5508]

The go to response... Rasist, Racism, blame others!! This gentleman at the podium must of struck a nerve!!

[@johnwebb2442]

Exactly.

[@ultrametric9317]

Yeah, he's a racist fuck and the Mayor has had enough. I'd say that was a nerve.

[@rodneysprings8063]

He damn sure did with bullshit

[@g-pawmikey5508]

@@rodneysprings8063 nobody responds to Bullschitt with indignation get a clue

[@chorlesteajones6794]

@@rodneysprings8063 If it was bullshit then why was the Mayor so mad that he couldn't hold his composure? I've had people try and spread lies about me. Yeah I was upset that people would be so stupid, but I never got angry and wanted to 'take it outside'.

[@skycloud5065]

Were is the full video does anyone have the link let me know

[@xmo552]

Man if I spoke up about all the racial profiling I experienced as a teen in the entire bay area...... I'd be dead. And this was all in 1995ish to 2005ish when I switched vehicles. Not that long ago. I'm afraid to drive that car anymore.

[@post-leftluddite]

Authoritarian Submission "blindly submitting to authority and siding with authority by default" is a big problem in this country

[@donjohnson7189]

It tends to happen when healthy debate is forgotten. ON BOTH SIDES.😉

[@jppalm3944]

A nation of apathetic drones

[@donjohnson7189]

@@jppalm3944 Are you a fighter then my friend?

[@WitnessingTyranny]

The deflection from the published texts was authoritarian SOP. Hey so the texts but get rid of the texters acting under color of law with their criminal oathbreaking.

[@saradu8471]

😂😂Kidding me,are you talking about Russia 🇷🇺 😂? We are the greatest American😂.

[@Kyle-sr6jm]

Took dumbass a few seconds to process the implications of the requests, then the defense mechanism really kicked in.

[@SRSOSChannel2]

How is life in moms basement, incel?

[@MADGary]

​@Tom Green He can't. If he does, you'll think he is dumb.

[@wannabecarguy]

​@@tomgreen4409an audit of the phone and making public the financial records has made this man upset. Almost looked like a guilty conscience.

[@serenapolk4379]

@@MADGary He can clarify it it's not that hard to explain what he's saying "it took the black council man a few seconds to realize what the white dude said was RACIST, SEE THAT WASN'T HARD AT ALL 🤯

[@serenapolk4379]

@@tomgreen4409 The male speaking 🗣️ named off ALL black name's he was only talking about black people,his reason for speaking was to talk shit about black people from the second he opened his mouth till the end, HOPE THAT HELPED

[@chickenfist1554]

Dude doing the reading sounded like he'd had 10 pints

[@vocaleyzz3953]

looks like someone was nervous the texts coming out ...accountability sucks

[@P010010010100101]

Old guy: I want transparency. Mayor: "yOu ArE tHe PrObLeM!! REEEEEEE!!!"

[@JamminClemmons]

Diz shitz crazy yo. Is was in dat hood and days surround me ands tooks mah wallet and I hadda walk alls dah ways home, and nobody helps me tah get there!!!

[@P010010010100101]

@@JamminClemmons da hail yu say!?

[@coreymb90]

The guy is a racist covering for the corrupt racist police department.

[@HANKHILLFORTXGOVERNOR]

​@@P010010010100101 dudes spamming the same sentence across the whole matrix..

[@carlosmedlen]

ATTENTION!!! I am here to proclaim that Jesus Christ is the only true savior for the world. If you deny Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, you will not see the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus loves you and He died for your sins and on the third day, He arose from the grave. Jesus Christ is alive!! REPENT and believe in your heart and confess with your mouth, that Jesus Christ is Lord. MARK 1:15 For the Kingdom of God is at hand, repent and believe in the gospel...

[@stephenle-surf9893]

Some people don't handle being stood up to very well it seems 😢.

[@Yoseman1]

The old man is defending racist cops. F him.

[@hmalone9951]

Many whites have always had problems with Blacks standing up to them, isn't that not one of the reasons the white guy now wants to ask for copies of the Mayor messages?

[@marks6406]

Yeah especially racists...... let the PURGE in Antioch begin. I have complete faith just from this mayors reaction that the mayor and the police chief are about to clean house !!!

[@jermeydumas6538]

And you are proving the point from what you posted. 🥃👀🤔 You seem like you can't handle it!

[@robertblackbudda]

​@Jermey Dumas white supremacists stay on code. That man like those in comments know what their duty is.

[@jay4you853]

The racists don't deserve so much of your energy Mr. Mayor but I understand how exhausting it can be...

[@Ouickminus40]

When the truth HURTS ! 😂