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mtairyguy

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5. He recognized that loyalty is a two-way street.

Reply to PCIntern (Original post)

Tue Jun 16, 2026, 01:16 PM

Tuesday

My pop was a Black cop in Philly during the 60’s. He was a motorcycle cop and a detective. In the 70’s, he also still was a Rizzo supporter, having felt himself to have received the benefit of Rizzo’s loyalty.

I had many arguments with pop and his Black, ex-Marine, ex-cop crew as a teenager during the early 70’s about the often lethal interactions between the PPD and the Black community. Thankfully pop changed his point of view later in life!

Oddly enough, my brother is a Philly cop captain.

Rizzo did inspire loyalty, though.

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An essay about another American autocrat: Frank Rizzo [View all] PCIntern Tuesday OP

Dead people do often look different than their "live" selves. harumph Tuesday #1

Frank Rizzo was a massive force in the city. S/V Loner Tuesday #2

May I ask your cousin's name? PCIntern Tuesday #3

A very polarizing person Freddie Tuesday #4

He recognized that loyalty is a two-way street. mtairyguy Tuesday #5

Was your pop a member of The Guardian Civic League? PCIntern Tuesday #6

I don't think pop was a member. mtairyguy Tuesday #7

Understand and agree with your last sentence PCIntern Yesterday #8