The Ferguson thread

[HoughMade]

Best thing I've read yet on this. Sorry if it violates a rule. That was not my intention.

https://www.facebook.com/BenjaminWatsonOfficial/posts/602172116576590

 

[DragonGunner]

This lady needs a sit down with Dr Phil!

'He wanted to kill': Michael Brown's mother insists Ferguson cop Darren Wilson is lying - AOL.com

Ya I heard her say that "Wilson was wrong….I know my son all too well, that he would never do anything like that, he would never instigate anything or try and harm anyone…." If I was the newsperson I would take the time right there to show her the video of when he stole the cigars in the store, then ask……is this your son. My guess is she would say thats not him…..how do people like this live……it makes my spleen bleed.

 

[Bill of Rights]

I value their opinions just about as much as I do hollywood actors.


I'll let you all decide exactly how much value I apply.

Ummmm.... I'm guessing that would be....

(image not originally mine, modified with text in red, other text moved slightly. BoR)

 

[Bluejeeper]

Best thing I've read yet on this. Sorry if it violates a rule. That was not my intention.

https://www.facebook.com/BenjaminWatsonOfficial/posts/602172116576590

Even the comments are good. One in particular written by a "proud black American".

 

[Que]

Best thing I've read yet on this. Sorry if it violates a rule. That was not my intention.

https://www.facebook.com/BenjaminWatsonOfficial/posts/602172116576590

Yeah, that says it for me better than I've been able to articulate.

 

[Dr.Midnight]

Best thing I've read yet on this. Sorry if it violates a rule. That was not my intention.

https://www.facebook.com/BenjaminWatsonOfficial/posts/602172116576590

Well done. Some people have the gift of being able to express themselves eloquently, and you, Mr. Watson, are certainly among those individuals.

 

[BigBoxaJunk]

Best thing I've read yet on this. Sorry if it violates a rule. That was not my intention.

https://www.facebook.com/BenjaminWatsonOfficial/posts/602172116576590

Yes, thanks for posting that. Glad I got to read it. You do end up feeling better at the end of the day when you look to find the things that give hope instead of re-hashing the bad stuff.

 

[churchmouse]

Obama and Holder did not bring us to this point and they cannot get us out. Just as Brown made a personal decision, we all need to hold ourselves accountable for the part we play. We can say that Holder and Obama have divided us, but what have our discussions on INGO done to bring us together? This is the realm of our influence and I've not seen words of healing and reconciliation. I've mostly seen the opposite.

I can not argue with that last part.
I did however hold some hope that The pres. would at least make an attempt. I have not seen it. Sad.

 

[pudly]

For anyone interested, the Washington Post has posted testimony and links to original documents for the Ferguson Grand Jury.

What happened in Ferguson - Washington Post

 

[bmbutch]

Best thing I've read yet on this. Sorry if it violates a rule. That was not my intention.

https://www.facebook.com/BenjaminWatsonOfficial/posts/602172116576590

Shared on my FB wall, Thank You for posting the link.

 

[Hkindiana]

I just logged onto the gofundme web site, and one woman of color whose bakery was damaged in Ferguson, has raised OVER $177,000.00 in DONATIONS for a few broken windows and some slight damage!! Even those who were looted are making out. There is also a fund to help Ferguson protestors!!!

 

[Kutnupe14]

I just logged onto the gofundme web site, and one woman of color whose bakery was damaged in Ferguson, has raised OVER $177,000.00 in DONATIONS for a few broken windows and some slight damage!! Even those who were looted are making out. There is also a fund to help Ferguson protestors!!!

You have a problem with the business owner/woman of color (rolleyes) taking donations? Has she taken any money out of your pocket? No? So why do you care?

 

[Cameramonkey]

I just logged onto the gofundme web site, and one woman of color whose bakery was damaged in Ferguson, has raised OVER $177,000.00 in DONATIONS for a few broken windows and some slight damage!! Even those who were looted are making out. There is also a fund to help Ferguson protestors!!!

I say we take THOSE donations and use it to pay for the damage, all the smoke bombs used, police overtime, etc.

 

[melensdad]

New York Times reporters Julie Bosman and Campbell Robertson published the address of Darren Wilson in the New York Times so here are their addresses.

This is Bosman’s address at:
5620 N WAYNE AVE APT 2
CHICAGO, IL 60660-4204
COOK COUNTY

Here is the address of Robertson, too.
1113 N DUPRE ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119-3203
ORLEANS COUNTY

So why do journalists think they cannot be scrutinized too?

 

[Kutnupe14]

I say we take THOSE donations and use it to pay for the damage, all the smoke bombs used, police overtime, etc.

Care to explain how you're justifying taking private funds from a private individual in which the beneficiary hasn't committed a crime?

 

[churchmouse]

New York Times reporters Julie Bosman and Campbell Robertson published the address of Darren Wilson in the New York Times so here are their addresses.

This is Bosman’s address at:
5620 N WAYNE AVE APT 2
CHICAGO, IL 60660-4204
COOK COUNTY

Here is the address of Robertson, too.
1113 N DUPRE ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119-3203
ORLEANS COUNTY

So why do journalists think they cannot be scrutinized too?

They are elitists looking for a following.

 

[Kutnupe14]

New York Times reporters Julie Bosman and Campbell Robertson published the address of Darren Wilson in the New York Times so here are their addresses.

This is Bosman’s address at:
5620 N WAYNE AVE APT 2
CHICAGO, IL 60660-4204
COOK COUNTY

Here is the address of Robertson, too.
1113 N DUPRE ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119-3203
ORLEANS COUNTY

So why do journalists think they cannot be scrutinized too?

They posted Wilson's address? That's shameful.

 

[1911ly]

I just logged onto the gofundme web site, and one woman of color whose bakery was damaged in Ferguson, has raised OVER $177,000.00 in DONATIONS for a few broken windows and some slight damage!! Even those who were looted are making out. There is also a fund to help Ferguson protestors!!!

I watched her interview on the news. She said this is the second time she was vandalized. He has hardly been able to make a living since the first indecent. As a business owner past and present I can tell you that a couple hundred k doesn't go far when you have to rebuild and earn a living while doing so. Knocking her is unjustified. Her total donations are there are for all to see. If you think she has made to much money just don't donate! Others with that same opinion will do the same.

Don't knock it unless you have walked the walk she's walking. Personally I wish her well. And I wish the same for all the other business involved.

 

[1911ly]

Best thing I've read yet on this. Sorry if it violates a rule. That was not my intention.

https://www.facebook.com/BenjaminWatsonOfficial/posts/602172116576590

That's excellent. Thanks for sharing that!

 

[churchmouse]

That's excellent. Thanks for sharing that!

That was well done.