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JustAnotherGen

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77. Yes I see the pattern!

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Mon Aug 18, 2014, 08:13 PM

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Is it me, or has anyon else noticed ... [View all] 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2014 OP

Hard to miss. mmonk Aug 2014 #1

Very obvious, 1SBM. Very obvious. eom BlueCaliDem Aug 2014 #2

Yes. onecaliberal Aug 2014 #3

the same thing happened with Trayvon Martin, the dead guy has to prove he was innocent JI7 Aug 2014 #4

+1 cyberswede Aug 2014 #34

That's unfortunate el_bryanto Aug 2014 #5

Most of the "we don't have all the evidence" posts I see are blaming the victim arcane1 Aug 2014 #6

True ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2014 #23

Exactly n/t arcane1 Aug 2014 #25

America has a strong tradition of blaming the victim iemitsu Aug 2014 #147

It's not you. I'm infuriated over CNN's third hand report of Wilson's story by an anonymous source. Avalux Aug 2014 #7

Because they are grasping at straws to have something to say on the air. hamsterjill Aug 2014 #47

third hand reports heaven05 Aug 2014 #124

What do you expect from a network that employs Nancy Grace? OnlinePoker Aug 2014 #61

Here's the thing.... Avalux Aug 2014 #64

It's infuriating. bravenak Aug 2014 #8

Everybody wait for St. Louis County to complete it inquiry!!!! alcibiades_mystery Aug 2014 #9

Exactly!!!! 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2014 #26

Your autocorrect is hyperactive. It turned "see" into "say" in your post. nt tblue37 Aug 2014 #44

Yes, I've noticed... OneGrassRoot Aug 2014 #10

+1 mmonk Aug 2014 #17

Well stated. indivisibleman Aug 2014 #46

thank you heaven05 Aug 2014 #125

I too have noticed an increase ... freebrew Aug 2014 #126

So good to see you on DU, even under these circumstances! chervilant Aug 2014 #136

Absolutely... OneGrassRoot Aug 2014 #137

I noticed that too. There seems to be a lot of that going around. iscooterliberally Aug 2014 #11

I had the same conversation. indivisibleman Aug 2014 #52

I've noticed it. Gormy Cuss Aug 2014 #12

They all come from the same singular unmentionable perspective. CBGLuthier Aug 2014 #13

What's wrong with waiting for the facts? badtoworse Aug 2014 #14

As we're not jurists, speculation and debate may occur even in the here and now. LanternWaste Aug 2014 #21

There's absolutely nothing wrong with waiting for the facts ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2014 #28

Can't dispute that, but I haven't seen that here. badtoworse Aug 2014 #33

I have ... In several posts ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2014 #71

That's the way it should be, of course. hamsterjill Aug 2014 #50

I can't say I have faith that trial results are trustworthy to reflect facts, but... BlancheSplanchnik Aug 2014 #87

But that's just the point. blackspade Aug 2014 #120

Hey democracy is heaven05 Aug 2014 #127

I'm sorry that you're so angry. hamsterjill Aug 2014 #132

always this anger ploy heaven05 Aug 2014 #135

I HATE condescending soccer-mom types who deplore the very legitimate emotion of anger. WinkyDink Aug 2014 #140

+1000 excellent heaven05 Aug 2014 #145

Nope. Not a soccer-mom-type. hamsterjill Aug 2014 #149

Wow, hamsterjill. This is rank. Squinch Aug 2014 #152

Wow. What a load of...SPECULATION. And it is VILE. Demit Aug 2014 #164

I have to admit to being bias against any testimony given by cops as in my experience they are Dragonfli Aug 2014 #131

Well then, thank you, for an intelligent answer, at least. I appreciate the honesty. hamsterjill Aug 2014 #134

Here, let me help you: Wilson: "I was being charged at! The susp---i mean, Mr. Brown, bent like a WinkyDink Aug 2014 #141

I have been amazed at the venom cwydro Aug 2014 #165

I appreciate your reply. hamsterjill Aug 2014 #170

It might come as a surprise to you, but "facts" are very often disputed (see: Warming, Global). WinkyDink Aug 2014 #139

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Aug 2014 #15

Yep, every last time. MohRokTah Aug 2014 #16

Prolly these folks never lived in abject fear in their comfortable lives. NYC_SKP Aug 2014 #18

"Prolly these folks never lived in abject fear in their comfortable lives." nomorenomore08 Aug 2014 #78

Amen to that! Octoberfurst Aug 2014 #146

I'm all in favor of waiting to see what the evidence shows . . . AT A TRIAL. I'm also in favor VanGoghRocks Aug 2014 #19

amen and well stated. indivisibleman Aug 2014 #54

Co-signed. n/t nomorenomore08 Aug 2014 #79

I particularly note the ones who wish to wait & not "try" that cop... countryjake Aug 2014 #20

Yes! logosoco Aug 2014 #22

I've noticed it here; but, it wasn't DU hat got me to notice it. eom 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2014 #35

Yup. smokey nj Aug 2014 #24

What I find interesting is that the family autopsy is public malaise Aug 2014 #27

They usually don't release the report Warpy Aug 2014 #32

oh man, what if they find cocaine or pot in his system indivisibleman Aug 2014 #55

What I'd like to know is where Wilson's uniform is Warpy Aug 2014 #58

Exactly! indivisibleman Aug 2014 #72

Not really, but that's because I haven't been reading all the threads. Warpy Aug 2014 #29

white people ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2014 #37

Yes, actually Warpy Aug 2014 #41

DU, like any Ferguson evidence, is tainted. I have no doubt white supremacists troll here. nt valerief Aug 2014 #30

Some are suggesting that Michael Brown wrestled the gun away and shot himself rhett o rick Aug 2014 #31

"wait till this stupid cop who's only armed and shooting Solomon Aug 2014 #49

No, it isn't just you and there are many more who don't blame Brown but are still covering TheKentuckian Aug 2014 #36

Good post. The way I see it too. I think the ballyhoo Aug 2014 #66

American society is sustained by a culture of fear and the police, Federal law enforcement, and Maedhros Aug 2014 #70

"crying about the state of affairs but resolute in changing nothing" nomorenomore08 Aug 2014 #80

Not just you. sheshe2 Aug 2014 #38

Appalling! nt ( because I have no words for this) redwitch Aug 2014 #39

Sometimes absence of evidence is evidence... Kalidurga Aug 2014 #40

Its not you etherealtruth Aug 2014 #42

Exactly! indivisibleman Aug 2014 #43

The dead always go on trial. blkmusclmachine Aug 2014 #45

Nope, not just you War Horse Aug 2014 #48

Very obvious, I've had a hard time keeping quiet about it. Rex Aug 2014 #51

I'll let you in on a hint Blue_Tires Aug 2014 #53

It seems to be in the 'DNA' of pro-authoritarians.. 2banon Aug 2014 #56

Yep..... BronxBoy Aug 2014 #57

It is always 'blame the victim' when authority tramples on the weak. Stonepounder Aug 2014 #59

+1000 nomorenomore08 Aug 2014 #81

It's only racism. Enthusiast Aug 2014 #60

Yes, indeed. H2O Man Aug 2014 #62

Haven't noticed Android3.14 Aug 2014 #63

I've said nothing about "racists" eom. 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2014 #153

Yes, and I don't know what part of unarmed teenager 20 feet away that they do not get. bettyellen Aug 2014 #65

Is it me... Docross Aug 2014 #67

i've seen it once or twice if i recall correctly. barbtries Aug 2014 #68

It is most assuredly not just you. riqster Aug 2014 #69

The same people who DonCoquixote Aug 2014 #73

It's not just you... n/t ljm2002 Aug 2014 #74

heh Quayblue Aug 2014 #75

I want to hear from the FBI right away. I want whoever is in charge of this matter to clarify DhhD Aug 2014 #85

because of all the calls of accusing the officer of being a murderer TorchTheWitch Aug 2014 #76

Do you believe ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2014 #83

You just won your OWN DAMNED THREAD Number23 Aug 2014 #90

I will bow ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2014 #93

. fishwax Aug 2014 #98

1SBM I think a large number of us know what's Greybnk48 Aug 2014 #123

How likely do you think it was that the shooting was actually justified? nomorenomore08 Aug 2014 #92

no idea - no information yet about that TorchTheWitch Aug 2014 #144

There is so much to challenge in what you have posted; but ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2014 #155

Butbutbut Mike Brown was big and scary and black! *Of course* he attacked the officer! nomorenomore08 Aug 2014 #167

'Woman Claims Darren Wilson Told Her To "Shut The Fuck Up"' Demit Aug 2014 #163

You do realize your view of things essentially blames Mike Brown, on rather flimsy evidence? nomorenomore08 Aug 2014 #169

SO BE IT????? heaven05 Aug 2014 #133

Yes I see the pattern! JustAnotherGen Aug 2014 #77

Yer not imagining it The Traveler Aug 2014 #82

Maybe Michael brown was one of the hi-jackers on 9-11? nikto Aug 2014 #84

I'm not listening to that. An unarmed black teen was murdered by a Ferguson Police Officer. tavalon Aug 2014 #86

Bingo! nomorenomore08 Aug 2014 #89

The FBI and the Justice Department are on the case. amandabeech Aug 2014 #88

Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2014 #91

We can't stop racism unless we acknowledge its presence and there are many racists present on DU Bjorn Against Aug 2014 #94

Oh, you noticed that ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2014 #95

I think many do recognize it but are afraid to say anything Bjorn Against Aug 2014 #97

Funny ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2014 #99

I did not see them, but I believe you because it is an obvious reality to anyone with open eyes Bjorn Against Aug 2014 #100

And would you care to hazard a guess as to the opposing argument was ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2014 #102

Let me guess, "we need all the facts" Bjorn Against Aug 2014 #106

Nope ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2014 #108

Oh yes, I have heard that one a lot Bjorn Against Aug 2014 #110

"I can think of there being at least 3 OPs with that exact title posted to the AA Group" Number23 Aug 2014 #112

so true. nt La Lioness Priyanka Aug 2014 #159

Yep -- I see many calls for "due process" for Officer Wilson. stranger81 Aug 2014 #96

We need to wait for the facts, but clearly Michael Brown was a thug fishwax Aug 2014 #101

unlike the officer of course cvoogt Aug 2014 #104

yup cvoogt Aug 2014 #103

Definitely and they are hitting all the right button issues that aid themselves AuntPatsy Aug 2014 #105

It was rampant with Trayvon Martin, JoeyT Aug 2014 #107

It's also considered a GIVEN that the cop had no choice. Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2014 #109

Always an urge to show off one way or another. IrishAyes Aug 2014 #111

It's not just you ismnotwasm Aug 2014 #113

Definitely noticing a trend... JPnoodleman Aug 2014 #114

I've thought the same thing. Lynching references are way overused anyway, but this is a nomorenomore08 Aug 2014 #168

KIcK Cha Aug 2014 #115

Stockholm Syndrom imthevicar Aug 2014 #116

Many folks won't recognize their own biases IronLionZion Aug 2014 #117

Whitesplain RandiFan1290 Aug 2014 #118

The evidence at this point would have anyone else but a cop.. blackspade Aug 2014 #119

Victim blaming seems to be the new national pastime. Bettie Aug 2014 #121

why yes, yes I have heaven05 Aug 2014 #122

Yep, it's Trayvon Marton redux. MoonRiver Aug 2014 #128

Absolutely, this pattern jumped out at me right away. This has been the go-to response from GoneFishin Aug 2014 #129

Not just you. Very... interesting is the word I guess I will have to settle for to avoid a hide. nt stevenleser Aug 2014 #130

Yes gollygee Aug 2014 #138

Actually, I don't even think it's about "due process" ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2014 #142

Yeah that could be too gollygee Aug 2014 #143

I've made reference to wanting "due process" cleduc Aug 2014 #161

See ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2014 #162

To save me typing, cleduc Aug 2014 #166

"Guilty Until Proven Innocent"... cascadiance Aug 2014 #148

Isn't that the reality of what ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2014 #156

It's not just you FiveGoodMen Aug 2014 #150

Oh god 1Strong! JustAnotherGen Aug 2014 #151

Brown WAS a suspect ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2014 #157

I concur JustAnotherGen Aug 2014 #158

Link please. eom. 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2014 #160

No, you're not alone sarge43 Aug 2014 #154