IN-N-Out Says This About California before Closing Its Doors For Good!

Summary

This video features a discussion about the impact of defunding the police and its relation to public safety and business closures in Oakland, California. The hosts express skepticism about the effectiveness of reallocating police funds to mental health and violence prevention programs. They highlight the closure of popular businesses like In-N-Out and Black Bear Diner, attributing it to increased crime rates and reduced police presence. They critically examine the decision of the Oakland City Council to divert $18 million from the police budget, linking it to a rise in crime and business insecurity. The hosts also touch upon issues of racial dynamics in politics and leadership, discussing the role of empathy and decision-making in governance.

Takeaways

• 💭 The speakers criticize Democratic policies as irrational, specifically targeting the idea of defunding the police and suggesting that such policies lead to increased crime.
• 📌 They argue that reducing police funding and resources directly compromises public safety, as evidenced by the closure of businesses in Oakland due to crime.
• 🛡️ The closure of In-N-Out in Oakland is highlighted as a consequence of high crime rates and insufficient police presence, making it too dangerous for employees.
• 👨‍💻 They present a financial analysis, suggesting that $18 million cut from the police budget could equate to 90 fewer police officers, based on a hypothetical $200,000 salary per officer.
• 💡 They express skepticism towards reallocating police funds to violence prevention and mental health programs, questioning the effectiveness of these programs in immediate crime situations.
• 🔴 They attribute rising crime and business closures to the defunding of police and imply a correlation between these policies and the deterioration of public safety and economic health.
• 📸 The video segment mentions a significant increase in patrols and cameras by the Oakland Police Department, which has led to a 40% decrease in auto burglaries and theft, although robberies have slightly increased.
• 💁‍♂️ The speakers criticize the election of officials based on identity politics rather than merit, implying that this leads to poor governance and policy decisions.
• 🧐 They make controversial comments about women in power, especially black women, suggesting they are driven by excessive empathy to the detriment of effective crime control.
• 🚫 Lastly, the script includes promotional content for a giveaway, offering participants the chance to win trucks and cash, which seems unrelated to the main discussion on crime and police funding.

Q & A

What is the main topic discussed in the video script?

The main topic discussed is the impact of defunding the police and its correlation with the closure of businesses in Oakland, particularly In-N-Out Burger, due to safety concerns.

What example is used to illustrate the consequences of defunding the police?

The closure of In-N-Out Burger in Oakland due to safety issues is used as a key example to illustrate the consequences of defunding the police.

How much money was diverted from the Oakland police budget according to the script?

According to the script, approximately $18 million was diverted from the Oakland police budget over two years.

What programs are being funded with the money diverted from Oakland's police budget?

The diverted funds from Oakland's police budget are being allocated to new city programs, specifically the Department of Violence Prevention and MACRO (Mobile Crisis Response Team).

What is the Oakland Police Officers Association's stance on the budget changes?

The Oakland Police Officers Association supports the programs funded in the new budget but opposes the reduction in police officers on the streets.

What is the effect of the budget cut on the number of police officers, as per the script?

The script suggests that the budget cut could result in approximately 90 fewer police officers in Oakland, based on an estimated $200,000 salary per officer.

What other businesses besides In-N-Out have closed or are struggling in Oakland according to the script?

Other businesses mentioned in the script that have closed or are struggling in Oakland include Black Bear Diner, Starbucks, and a Subway.

What is the primary reason given for In-N-Out's closure in Oakland?

The primary reason given for In-N-Out's closure in Oakland is the high level of crime, specifically armed robberies and break-ins, posing safety risks to customers and employees.

What are the Oakland Police Department's reported crime statistics as mentioned in the script?

The script mentions that the Oakland Police Department has seen a roughly 40% decrease in auto burglaries and theft, but robberies have slightly increased.

What are the speakers' views on the effectiveness of defunding the police?

The speakers express a critical view of defunding the police, suggesting that it leads to increased crime and is not sustainable.

Outlines

00:00

😡 Democrats Have Dumb Ideas Like Defunding Police

The speaker criticizes Democrats' ideas like defunding the police as irrational and giving examples like long lines at In-N-Out showing the need for police presence. He calculates the police budget cuts in Oakland will result in 90 fewer officers, compromising public safety.

05:02

🤬 Businesses Are Closing In Oakland Due To Rising Crime

The speaker shows news reports about closure of businesses like In-N-Out in Oakland due to rising armed robberies and unsafe conditions. A council member acknowledges the crisis and the need for a citywide strategy. The mayor also aims to work with leaders to address this issue.

Keywords

💡Defunding the police

Defunding the police refers to reallocating or redirecting funding away from police departments to other government agencies funded by the local municipality. This concept is central to the video's discussion, where Oakland's decision to divert $18 million from the police budget to violence prevention programs is highlighted. The video critiques this approach by suggesting that reducing police funding and presence could compromise public safety, as illustrated by the closure of businesses like In-N-Out due to safety concerns.

💡Diversity

Diversity in the context of this video is mentioned in a controversial and negative light, suggesting an oversimplification of complex social issues. The speakers imply that a high level of diversity, particularly racial or ethnic, in Oakland contributes to safety issues. This perspective is used to argue against defunding the police, suggesting that less diversity and more policing would improve safety.

💡Public Safety

Public Safety is a central theme of the video, referring to the protection and welfare of the general public. It is discussed in the context of Oakland's decision to defund the police and the subsequent impact on local businesses and crime rates. The video suggests that reducing the number of police officers has directly affected the safety of businesses and residents, leading to increased crime and business closures.

💡Violence Prevention Programs

Violence prevention programs are initiatives intended to reduce violence through means other than policing, such as mental health support and community-based interventions. The video mentions Oakland's investment in these programs as a result of defunding the police, but questions their effectiveness in the absence of sufficient policing, especially in the context of immediate safety and crime response.

💡Mental Health Crisis Intervention

Mental health crisis intervention refers to the support and services provided to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. The video discusses Oakland's allocation of funds to the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MACRO), which handles mental health cases. While the intent is to address issues without police intervention, the video critiques this approach by questioning its adequacy in preventing or responding to crimes.

💡Crime Rate

The crime rate is a measure of the incidence of crime in a particular area. The video highlights an increase in crime rates in Oakland, particularly robberies and business break-ins, as a consequence of defunding the police. This increased crime rate is presented as a factor leading to the closure of businesses, including a popular In-N-Out restaurant, due to concerns over safety and security.

💡Business Closures

Business closures in the video refer to the shutting down of local businesses due to safety concerns and crime. The closures of establishments like In-N-Out, Black Bear Diner, and Starbucks in Oakland are cited as evidence of the negative impact of defunding the police on the local economy and public safety.

💡Community Safety

Community safety refers to the conditions that ensure individuals in a community are protected from violence, crime, and fear. The video argues that defunding the police has compromised community safety in Oakland, as evidenced by the increase in crime and the consequent business closures due to safety concerns.

💡Police Funding

Police funding is the allocation of municipal or government budget towards policing services. The video discusses the decision by Oakland to cut $18 million from police funding over two years, reallocating those funds to violence prevention and mental health programs. The discussion is critical of this decision, suggesting that reduced police funding leads to decreased public safety.

💡Empathy in Leadership

Empathy in leadership is briefly touched upon in the video, with a controversial take on the role of gender and race in leadership effectiveness. The speakers suggest that having too much empathy, particularly in the context of female leaders and, more specifically, black female leaders, can lead to decision-making that prioritizes understanding and compassion over strict law enforcement, thereby negatively impacting public safety and order.

Highlights

Introduction to the show discussing Democratic ideas and voter intelligence.

Critique of defunding the police and its perceived irrationality.

Discussion on the closure of In-N-Out in Oakland due to safety concerns for employees.

Assertion that not enough police and too much diversity contribute to safety issues.

Oakland City Council's decision to divert funds from the police department to violence prevention programs.

Impact of the budget cuts on public safety and police officer numbers in Oakland.

Closure of multiple businesses in Oakland due to crime and safety issues.

Business owners' struggles with crime and their adjustments for safety.

In-N-Out's statement on prioritizing safety over profitability leading to their closure.

The negative impact of reduced police presence on local businesses and community safety.

Criticism of electing officials based on identity rather than merit.

Discussion on the role of empathy in leadership and its potential downsides.

Sarcastic commentary on the consequences of defunding the police and reliance on mental health interventions.

Observation on personal feelings of safety in the presence of police.

Promotion of a giveaway as part of the show's engagement strategy.

Transcripts

yeah I got new show for y'all got a damn

good show damn good

show all right so

um Democrats why you looking at me like

that so what Democrats ideas are dumb

that their voters are

dumb and we have proof yeah what they

preach doesn't work yeah it just it just

to any rational person what's going on

at the border no we're not talking about

the Border I'm just saying just as an

example you know that's common sense you

say what's going on is wrong no we're

not talking about that I know we Ain

talking about that let's get back on top

I'm talking about it okay like defunding

the police in what world does that

work they think they think because you

have the more cops you have the more

crime you going to have oh the cops are

here I'mma do something I shouldn't

do so okay what we talk about today in

and out they're closing in Oakland who

in- and out in- and out the burer join

yeah the one why would they close cuz

every time I see an in- and out those

lines are wrap around the Corin oh it's

profitable but it's too dangerous for

the

employees oh there too much diversity up

there that's why well sound like there

ain't enough police to me hey let's go

probably a combination of two things not

enough police little bit too much

diversity you got to have a good balance

95% white 5%

diversity let's go to the

video Oakland tonight funding the police

has become a reality hours ago the

council voted to take more than million

away from the police department to

invest in violence prevention programs

kpi xil Andrea Nano on the impact of

this historic

vote the $18 million is over the course

of the next two years it's not the

amount some City Council Members hope

for but according to the Oakland Police

Officers Association it's enough to

compromise Public Safety with this

particular budget we are showing that we

can not only

reimagine we can take

action president Nikki fortunado boss

was instrumental in passing Oakland's

new budget most of the roughly $18

million diverted from the police will

now go to relatively new city programs

the department of violence prevention

and macro the mobile crisis response

team which will handle mental health

cases it is scary I understand that we

are operating in fear that's what we've

been doing for many many years the

Oakland Police Officers Association says

it fully supports the programs funded in

the new budget but not at the cost of

taking officers off the

streets president you hear that black

woman let's do the math ke $18 million

right 18 million average cop makes about

what Oakland probably about 200,000 a

year 200,000 buy that by 200 you don't

make that much overtime okay what else

plus they probably getting hat to pay

because all that diversity okay um

that's 90 police officers yeah based on

a $200,000 salary that's

crazy 90 imagine going to police

department and has 90 less police

officers in Oakland okay let's go to

today and you'll see why Inn out is

closing their

doors and out is out of Oakland one of

California's most popular profitable

Burger chains is shuttering its Oakland

restaurant company saying just not safe

enough NBC bearers Vina Jones explains

how city leaders and other business

owners are

responding the last 6 months it it got

crazy Black Bear Diner closed Starbucks

clothes um denian the restaurant down

the street about the clothes and now

In-N-Out is being added to that list of

businesses closing their doors along the

hegenburger 98th Avenue Corridor the

reason businesses say they can't afford

to stay open with the level of crime in

area any car that's parked in front of

any business gets khil is a restaurant

owner he did not want his face or his

business to be identified out of safety

concerns but he tells us his business

now closes early and he's thinking about

transitioning to strictly online orders

if things don't improve go to a white

neighborhood struggle the first thing we

do like when you first walk

in you know we welcome you first thing

we ask you are you a traveler do you

have any Luggage in the car it's that's

to take it to your hotel first in and

out plans to close their restaurant

March 24th saying in a statement their

customers are constantly victimized by

armed robberies and break-ins going on

to say this location remains a busy and

profitable one for the company but our

top priority must be the safety I'll be

over there to see you okay I'm really

sorry to hear that the Subway on 98

permanently closed recently due to Crime

the same owner also owns the Chevron

property on hagenberger and is worried

he'll have to close another one of his

businesses for the same reason we were

in the middle of an interview with

council member Tria Reed who represents

the district when she got that call they

have been long patient with us got a gun

to Face's no more patience they have

given us Grace and they want action and

they want to see how and when and where

we are going to work with them last

March Raising Canes closed their dining

room because of security concerns now

many businesses and the same shopping

center have also left OPD has increased

patrols and cameras in the area the

agency says it's recently seen a roughly

40% decrease in Auto burglaries and

theft but robberies are slightly up we

need a a Citywide robust strategy and a

regional strategy partner with that with

everyone at the table and all hands on

deck to deliver for us Citywide and

especially at this Corridor the mayor

plans on working with area and state

leaders to secure cut these D negro off

man that was a council me a council

member for um Oakland y'all just voted

for this a couple years ago yeah $18

million stripped from Cops to give to

like mental health programs and so when

someone's getting robbed there's no cop

to show up so y'all going to send a

personnel with a clipboard say why are

you doing this oh you you having mental

you having mental problems what you need

is medication we going to give you some

drugs going it's going to calm you down

it's going to balance you out you ain't

going to to no

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more yeah like all democrap PO is not

sustainable it doesn't it's like it's

just like when I'm in when I see a cop

when I see a cop I feel safe look look

how he's looking at me yeah oh look he's

making sure I ain't doing nothing he

just told me to get out of the car this

man's doing a good job oh what you want

to search my car I think you to get my

rights but uh okay anything to keep me

safe hey man but this what happens when

you elect someone based on their skin

color not by mer you asking for it you

got all these black women in power and

you know women alone scare me when they

in power because a lot of times they

have a chip on the shoulder double that

when it's a black woman well um women

have too much empathy it's good to have

empathy exactly but uh like women when

it comes to empathy what okay that's why

you killed them and that's why you

robbed the bank cuz you was broke and

you you was uh you was feeling down yeah

it sounds like you was having a mental

break sound like you hey shut up this

mine yeah your mama just died too and

that sink you over the edge you know

what 10 years probation and I'm going

suck you off you need a full

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