The Ferguson thread

[DoggyDaddy]

Michael Brown protesters stage 'die-in' St. Louis - AOL.com



I didn't get that memo...

All these threats of violence if the grand jury doesn't return a decision that appeases these protesters smacks of threats and intimidation of government officials. I hope that they (the grand jury) don't capitulate to these people making the threats.

 

[Denny347]

All I know is that I'm tired of hearing about this. There are planned protests here in Indy after the decision is released so now I'm on notice to deal with it even though this crap has NOTHING to do with this city...UGH.

 

[Expat]

All I know is that I'm tired of hearing about this. There are planned protests here in Indy after the decision is released so now I'm on notice to deal with it even though this crap has NOTHING to do with this city...UGH.

You are all the MAN, and the MAN is holding us down.

 

[hoosierdoc]

As soon as the first glass is broken send in the riot police. Where is the strong police presence loudly stating violence, crime, and fear will not be tolerated? Why is just assumed there will be a massive riot? Stop that crap before it even starts. No more of this "just let them loot and blow off steam" nonsense either.

 

[Expat]

As soon as the first glass is broken send in the riot police. Where is the strong police presence loudly stating violence, crime, and fear will not be tolerated? Why is just assumed there will be a massive riot? Stop that crap before it even starts. No more of this "just let them loot and blow off steam" nonsense either.

Sounds fine to me, but the media and the lefties would throw a hissy fit.

 

[cobber]

Sounds fine to me, but the media and the lefties would throw a hissy fit.

Not if the rioters were destroying their stuff. ..

 

[hoosierdoc]

Sounds fine to me, but the media and the lefties would throw a hissy fit.

They are culpable here as much as the riot organizers. "Cop shoots unarmed black man" repeated for weeks and weeks. Omitting the strong-arm robbery and saying "while walking home from a convenience store" as the beginning of the story.

I would release verdict when it's cold, snowy, and at 5am

 

[KLB]

They are culpable here as much as the riot organizers. "Cop shoots unarmed black man" repeated for weeks and weeks. Omitting the strong-arm robbery and saying "while walking home from a convenience store" as the beginning of the story.

I would release verdict when it's cold, snowy, and at 5am

Correction. Unarmed black teenager. Come on he was just a child.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Correction. Unarmed black teenager. Come on he was just a child.

The "gentle giant", that's even better.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Presented without comment

Anonymous seizes Ku Klux Klan Twitter account over Ferguson threats | ZDNet

Alright, one comment: Who knew the KKK had a Twitter account?

 

[KittySlayer]

Will they wait and release it closer to thanksgiving with hopes the holiday will keep the trash settled down?

May not work very well. The Friday after Thanksgiving is a shopping day. Haven't you see the advertisements?

 

[hoosierdoc]

Obama Met With Ferguson Activists ? Said He?s Concerned They ?Stay on Course? | The Gateway Pundit

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Man, the pressure to get that officer convicted of something must be immense.

 

[88GT]

May not work very well. The Friday after Thanksgiving is a shopping day. Haven't you see the advertisements?

Not to mention it comes with its own riots.

 

[JollyMon]

I would release verdict when it's cold, snowy, and at 5am

Yep, Agreed . I remember once winter came around most of those Occupy groups basically ceased to exist. Guess they think that when the going gets tough, just give up and let the government take care of you.

 

[KittySlayer]

Man, the pressure to get that officer convicted of something must be immense.

Even if the evidence is overwhelming that he is innocent I anticipate the Grand Jury punting this down the road. They will issue an indictment and then it will be several months until an actual trial occurs. That will be enough time for all the witnesses to get their stories straight and the media to convict him on TV (again) before the case ever goes to an actual court.

I assume that in theory the identity of the members of the Grand Jury are confidential. I also assume their names will be plastered all over the internet, particularly if they don't rule the correct way.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Even if the evidence is overwhelming that he is innocent I anticipate the Grand Jury punting this down the road. They will issue an indictment and then it will be several months until an actual trial occurs. That will be enough time for all the witnesses to get their stories straight and the media to convict him on TV (again) before the case ever goes to an actual court.

I assume that in theory the identity of the members of the Grand Jury are confidential. I also assume their names will be plastered all over the internet, particularly if they don't rule the correct way.

This'll be Zimmerman 2.0. He'll be forgotten in a few months after the verdict.

 

[JollyMon]

This'll be Zimmerman 2.0. He'll be forgotten in a few months after the verdict.

Or he will be followed and anytime anything happens it will be front page news. "Breaking News: Zimmerman, gets a speeding ticket"

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Even if the evidence is overwhelming that he is innocent I anticipate the Grand Jury punting this down the road. They will issue an indictment and then it will be several months until an actual trial occurs. That will be enough time for all the witnesses to get their stories straight and the media to convict him on TV (again) before the case ever goes to an actual court.

I assume that in theory the identity of the members of the Grand Jury are confidential. I also assume their names will be plastered all over the internet, particularly if they don't rule the correct way.

I hope not. But I'm afraid it might just happen.

 

[KLB]

Even if the evidence is overwhelming that he is innocent I anticipate the Grand Jury punting this down the road. They will issue an indictment and then it will be several months until an actual trial occurs. That will be enough time for all the witnesses to get their stories straight and the media to convict him on TV (again) before the case ever goes to an actual court.

I assume that in theory the identity of the members of the Grand Jury are confidential. I also assume their names will be plastered all over the internet, particularly if they don't rule the correct way.

Or they will decide to prosecute even if the grand jury says no.