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46. what a difference a day makes

Thu Aug 14, 2014, 08:02 PM

Aug 2014

Christopher Hayes ‏@chrislhayes 4m

Very minimal police presence, feeling of exuberance and peacefulness among the crowd. What a difference a day makes.

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Cpt. Johnson WALKED in the Ferguson march tonight. "We're all in this together" [View all] bigtree Aug 2014 OP

Oh, wow! Someone might actually be doing something right! Squinch Aug 2014 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author freshwest Aug 2014 #108

Finally, someone with some wisdom who is showing some respect. Squinch Aug 2014 #123

Thanks for the links. nt awoke_in_2003 Aug 2014 #133

Talk about gaining the trust of the community! MohRokTah Aug 2014 #2

On of these days... awoke_in_2003 Aug 2014 #134

Thank You Highway Patrol Captain Johnson. bravenak Aug 2014 #3

Now we're talkin'....n/t monmouth3 Aug 2014 #4

Good man. nt tblue37 Aug 2014 #5

What trust can do, versus the fear mongers and monsters of Fox News and reich wing media. Fred Sanders Aug 2014 #55

This message was self-deleted by its author freshwest Aug 2014 #109

He is doing a great job so far. Live and Learn Aug 2014 #6

I love that he's in his blues and not in his G.I. Joe costume. Ed Suspicious Aug 2014 #7

Oh no, how will he blend into the urban underbrush when the thuggish protesters Dark n Stormy Knight Aug 2014 #18

Yes, he is taking them back to the days when not all policemen were dressed to kill. jwirr Aug 2014 #24

You have him confused with the St. Louis County Police force. No Vested Interest Aug 2014 #96

No mylar flack jacket either. defacto7 Aug 2014 #107

That was the first mistake of those police officers the other day LynneSin Aug 2014 #125

Good job. Hope he doesn't get fragged by one of the local cops. n/t winter is coming Aug 2014 #8

God, it is so depressing having to think that this is even remotely plausible. VanGoghRocks Aug 2014 #32

Bravo, Captain Johnson Dems to Win Aug 2014 #9

Agreed. -eom Justitia Aug 2014 #102

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Aug 2014 #10

Massive respect, Capt. Johnson! ColesCountyDem Aug 2014 #11

Finally a wise choice, & a wise man....thank you Captain Johnson. Historic NY Aug 2014 #12

Powerful imagery. Well done. LordGlenconner Aug 2014 #13

Refreshing to see a grown up in charge. nt Live and Learn Aug 2014 #14

my thoughts exactly handmade34 Aug 2014 #78

Good to see a sane cop in charge. nt sufrommich Aug 2014 #15

Much, much respect for his courage and humanity. nolabear Aug 2014 #16

This guy definitely has class. calimary Aug 2014 #129

Okay he is awesome and so is what he is doing. avaistheone1 Aug 2014 #130

Mike Brown said 500 to 600 people already marching Live and Learn Aug 2014 #17

So simple, so powerful. yellerpup Aug 2014 #19

Missouri State Police... Blus4u Aug 2014 #20

Truly. What an improvement. calimary Aug 2014 #33

+ 1,000 suffragette Aug 2014 #68

+2000 Separation Aug 2014 #110

Wow- On that live feed people are smiling and waving at the honking cars Rose Siding Aug 2014 #21

Revolutionary idea bigtree Aug 2014 #26

Wait, shouldn't they have AR 15's, flash bangs, helmets and gas masks? Calista241 Aug 2014 #59

wow --- tone vs. tone-deaf tomm2thumbs Aug 2014 #22

Watched it live, I love that man! tridim Aug 2014 #23

What a refreshing change Bjorn Against Aug 2014 #25

Stand up! littlemissmartypants Aug 2014 #27

Better keep tabs on his career now LiberalLovinLug Aug 2014 #28

Governor Johnson? maybe? randys1 Aug 2014 #29

yes, this is how it is done. damn good start. hopemountain Aug 2014 #30

Thanks for your post, bigtree. littlemissmartypants Aug 2014 #31

So now there will be charges against the murderous cop, right? Cal Carpenter Aug 2014 #34

No, but now people can protest to demand that it does happen Live and Learn Aug 2014 #37

but job #1 is keeping the protesters safe in their own community this evening bettyellen Aug 2014 #43

From Eric (Chiquita Banana Terror Squad Defender) Holder: leftstreet Aug 2014 #52

Thanks for the info Cal Carpenter Aug 2014 #56

:-( leftstreet Aug 2014 #62

Holder told Brown family in phone call today bigtree Aug 2014 #64

For the immediate future, it's to keep FPD from inflicting MORE violence upon the community. DRoseDARs Aug 2014 #70

Yeah, can they ever admit that one cop seriously FU? That will be the real test! Dustlawyer Aug 2014 #91

... SammyWinstonJack Aug 2014 #35

DURec leftstreet Aug 2014 #36

Awesome. Great start. n/t cui bono Aug 2014 #38

That is the measure of a man. Thank you Cpt. Johnson for your compassion, love and wisdom. Autumn Aug 2014 #39

I guess he doesn't think he has "4000 animals" to deal with, but instead sees merrily Aug 2014 #40

+1 lunasun Aug 2014 #97

He is taking control from the get-go. Frustratedlady Aug 2014 #41

K&R BumRushDaShow Aug 2014 #42

Absolutely the right thing to do! Thank you, Capt. Johnson!! I hope there are more like you. RufusTFirefly Aug 2014 #44

what a difference a day makes bigtree Aug 2014 #46

Just the prospect makes me misty. Peace is not only possible. It's pragmatic. RufusTFirefly Aug 2014 #49

+1 uponit7771 Aug 2014 #58

Thank you Cpt. Johnson. sheshe2 Aug 2014 #45

Thanks so much for the post bigtree & kick tea and oranges Aug 2014 #47

Somebody got it right VA_Jill Aug 2014 #48

I think I'd forget to protest betsuni Aug 2014 #50

HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!! WillyT Aug 2014 #51

Nobel nod....? smiley Aug 2014 #53

THAT is how you protect and serve. myrna minx Aug 2014 #54

Blessed are the peace makers uponit7771 Aug 2014 #57

K & R. GoneFishin Aug 2014 #60

Most of the cops on the force are afraid to go in that area. Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2014 #61

THIS is what was needed from the beginning n/t LiberalElite Aug 2014 #63

All they did is put a black face on the problem.. HipChick Aug 2014 #65

No it won't fix the problem geomon666 Aug 2014 #66

Agree..for the short term HipChick Aug 2014 #69

"how do we prevent this from re-occuring?" BumRushDaShow Aug 2014 #112

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step RufusTFirefly Aug 2014 #74

Glad you saw through it too Puzzledtraveller Aug 2014 #115

sure bigtree Aug 2014 #122

imagine! police engaging a community instead of combatting it fishwax Aug 2014 #67

This is what we need to see, cops coming to the rescue. Rex Aug 2014 #71

This is what leadership looks like BuelahWitch Aug 2014 #72

Make him chief of the Ferguson police dept. CaptainTruth Aug 2014 #73

This reminds me of how General Honore' came in to New Orleans No Vested Interest Aug 2014 #99

K&R Sissyk Aug 2014 #75

Actual policing...refreshing. blackspade Aug 2014 #76

Community Policing Rocks! Agony Aug 2014 #77

k and r for this courageous man. niyad Aug 2014 #79

Exactly the right thing to do, woo me with science Aug 2014 #80

Shoe leather: cheaper and more effective than tear gas. n/t winter is coming Aug 2014 #81

k&r Starry Messenger Aug 2014 #82

I'm Tea Party Material. SCVDem Aug 2014 #83

K/R Jack Rabbit Aug 2014 #84

this is how you serve your community frylock Aug 2014 #85

Cpt. Johnson - Rock Star: sufrommich Aug 2014 #86

It's easy. Cracklin Charlie Aug 2014 #94

Good man. malthaussen Aug 2014 #87

OH NOES!!1!! Now the protesters are ARMED! DUCK AND COVER, EVERYONE!1!!1 eggplant Aug 2014 #88

Finally, they send in a competent cop. nt SunSeeker Aug 2014 #89

A little sanity goes a long way sometimes TheKentuckian Aug 2014 #90

Oh yeah? Just wait 'till he gets hit by all those Molotov Coctails NBachers Aug 2014 #92

great improvement. Voice for Peace Aug 2014 #93

Well that's one good cop. More good ones need to stand up for the people. Democracy includes the... L0oniX Aug 2014 #95

The Fox News "reporter" looks disappointed in today's results. n/t Darkhawk32 Aug 2014 #98

They used to call them "peace officers" arikara Aug 2014 #100

Officers of the Peace. I remember actually calling them peace officers. Rex Aug 2014 #101

I've grown up with DC protests bigtree Aug 2014 #104

+1 uponit7771 Aug 2014 #106

Finally someone is taking charge and changing the tone! mackerel Aug 2014 #103

Salute! MFM008 Aug 2014 #105

We need more like this! JustAnotherGen Aug 2014 #111

The Governor made an excellent choice newfie11 Aug 2014 #113

the contrast is stunning.... Locrian Aug 2014 #114

true leadership in action drray23 Aug 2014 #116

It's great that he did this (even though that's what he was brought in to do) justiceischeap Aug 2014 #117

that may be the catalyst drray23 Aug 2014 #119

Combine what we see and hear sammythecat Aug 2014 #118

He said the magic word: "we". And meant it. riqster Aug 2014 #120

+1 pinto Aug 2014 #121

I truly believe the reason why the protesters looted and rioted was because the police treated them LynneSin Aug 2014 #124

Oh, so they found an effective leader. AllyCat Aug 2014 #126

I am so utterly impressed by this man. marew Aug 2014 #127

I like this officer Gothmog Aug 2014 #128

several ++++ riversedge Aug 2014 #131

Sleight of hand P.R. strategy devised by crisis managers and cynical politicians. Peregrine Took Aug 2014 #132

K&R. nt awoke_in_2003 Aug 2014 #135

waxing poetic griloco Aug 2014 #136

Kudos Capt. Johnson n/t skeewee08 Aug 2014 #137

That's a nice Thursday evening photo-op. Kire Aug 2014 #138

he was instrumental in getting them to back off after their fuck up bigtree Aug 2014 #139