Thugs with Badges - Miami Gardens, FL

[ryoder 1,590]

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/11/21/v-fullstory/3769823/in-miami-gardens-store-video-catches.html

"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones.

[RonD1120 62]

As someone who has lived in FL most of his life, Miami-Dade is an area to avoid unless absolutely necessary.

Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

[kallend 2,147]

And in another place:

www.houstonchronicle.com/local/investigations/item/Bulletproof-Part-1-Unarmed-and-Dangerous-24419.php

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The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one.

[rehmwa 2]

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The original version of the line appeared in B. Traven's 1927 novel The Treasure of the Sierra Madre:

"All right," Curtin shouted back. "If you are the police, where are your badges? Let's see them."

"Badges, to god-damned hell with badges! We have no badges. In fact, we don't need badges. I don't have to show you any stinking badges, you god-damned cabrón and chinga tu madre!"



The line was popularized by the 1948 film adaptation of the novel. In one scene, a Mexican bandit leader named "Gold Hat" (Alfonso Bedoya) tries to convince Fred C. Dobbs (Humphrey Bogart)that he and his company are Federales:

Dobbs: "If you're the police where are your badges?"

Gold Hat: "Badges? We ain't got no badges. We don't need no badges! I don't have to show you any stinkin' badges!"





Lazy and contemporary and weak version abused constantly "we don't need no stinkin' badges"

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Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants

[DanG 1]

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Lazy and contemporary and weak version abused constantly "we don't need no stinkin' badges"

I believe the popularized line came from Blazing Saddles.

- Dan G

[rehmwa 2]

DanG

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Lazy and contemporary and weak version abused constantly "we don't need no stinkin' badges"

I believe the popularized line came from Blazing Saddles.

yup - a tribute to Treasure of S.M.
also showed up in Cheech and Chong too

the full quote is so much better

Hell, I just learned about the original version from the book just now, it's even better. Tirades need to be big. I like it.

"Badges, to god-damned hell with badges! We have no badges. In fact, we don't need badges. I don't have to show you any stinking badges, you god-damned cabrón and chinga tu madre!"

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Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants