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In reply to the discussion: Lots of tear gassing happening now in Ferguson. nt [View all]pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)54. Cop to Chris Hayes and media:
"Do not pass us. You're getting maced the next time you pass us!"
Cops pissed off. Media perimeter being pushed back by police.
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Would've been nice to warn about the noise. Scared the hell out of my cat. Me, too.
WillowTree
Aug 2014
#26
Oh it is a force to disperse why are they using it ? Any info on how this started?
lunasun
Aug 2014
#32
I call bullshit -doubt he is really in charge. Did HE order five tanks and teargas to be deployed
kath
Aug 2014
#60
Tim Pool from Timcast is taking the back roads to try and get in the midst.
Live and Learn
Aug 2014
#56
Illegal for troops to use tear gas, per Geneva Convention. But okey-dokey for US cops to use against
kath
Aug 2014
#72
And if federal forces come riding in with their armored equipment and no answers for the people
jwirr
Aug 2014
#80
Yep. And now after lying to them about the National Guard, it is happening. nt
Live and Learn
Aug 2014
#117