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jwirr

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26. I think that the protesters should surprise them. They should ask the churches of the area for

Tue Nov 18, 2014, 01:38 AM

Nov 2014

asylum and instead of walking the streets in protest have set ins in the churches where the good old boys cannot touch them. No violence except for the great build up of militarized police. Still a protest and visible to the world.

Let the cops stand around waiting because they know you are there and they know they cannot do anything about it. Justice.

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Well, I think it's becoming quite clear what the Grand Jury ruling in Ferguson is going to be by the [View all] RKP5637 Nov 2014 OP

They are clearly prepping the battlefield underpants Nov 2014 #1

Obey or be killed. It's a message to the entire nation about many things. Should OWS rise RKP5637 Nov 2014 #3

That's totally what's happening IMHO - Not to mention the announcement in advance 99th_Monkey Nov 2014 #2

Axis of evil in the form JEB Nov 2014 #4

What they don't realize is that the protests will not just be in Ferguson. jillan Nov 2014 #5

Agree! The police state is preparing to respond across the nation. The oligarchs are fearful of RKP5637 Nov 2014 #6

Which is why the masses need to be smarter. Warpy Nov 2014 #10

Quite true, confrontations are just what the police want. It's a war game for them, chance to RKP5637 Nov 2014 #36

Boston cops had the face shields and protective clothing in the 70s Warpy Nov 2014 #58

Thank you for your post. Ilsa Nov 2014 #103

At the deepest level, they do Warpy Nov 2014 #110

I salute you! Solidarity from Los Angeles, CA - nt KingCharlemagne Nov 2014 #19

A grand jury is just not going to indict or convict a police officer - RoverSuswade Nov 2014 #7

I bet they will wait for the nastiest weather, then break the news. alfredo Nov 2014 #8

That would be today. It's suppose to warm up this weekend. B Calm Nov 2014 #50

It's got to be needles in the face cold and windy. alfredo Nov 2014 #77

they don't vote to convict anyone - it's not a trial TorchTheWitch Nov 2014 #34

great post! DrDan Nov 2014 #48

That Never Stopped Us Sparhawk60 Nov 2014 #119

Thank you. nt snappyturtle Nov 2014 #55

I agree completely and it seems to be getting worse, not better. Lurks Often Nov 2014 #56

Great post. Thank you ChazII Nov 2014 #67

Good post. 840high Nov 2014 #68

It IS about rage now. It should be about the killing, but it isn't any more. Yo_Mama Nov 2014 #73

Well-said. n/t Travelman Nov 2014 #76

absurd and ironic to confuse rumors with actual testimony. And this GJ IS hearing from the defense. bettyellen Nov 2014 #78

exceptional heaven05 Nov 2014 #83

I think you are completely wrong. kwassa Nov 2014 #99

Good post. Agree completely n/t hugo_from_TN Nov 2014 #109

Your post is shameful. "But of course, no one here and not the protesters in Ferguson were KingCharlemagne Nov 2014 #113

Is Holder in on it? maced666 Nov 2014 #60

The evil fuckers running onecaliberal Nov 2014 #9

Isn't it good to be prepared? Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #11

There is no reason at this point to declare a state of emergency morningfog Nov 2014 #13

How quickly would people criticize the governor for *not* calling in the National Guard Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #14

Who cares? Are you worried about a politician getting criticized? morningfog Nov 2014 #17

When the Klan has promised to be there and to use "lethal force" Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #18

Yes. I am sure that the state of emergency was declared due to threats from the Klan. morningfog Nov 2014 #20

+1 SomethingFishy Nov 2014 #93

"The people are prepping and planning for a peaceful action" MadDAsHell Nov 2014 #82

When you say "the people" you really mean "angry blacks," don't you? morningfog Nov 2014 #84

You would love that wouldn't you... MadDAsHell Nov 2014 #87

funny the first person to USE heaven05 Nov 2014 #95

No, no, no. Your pictures certainly didn't suggest anything about race morningfog Nov 2014 #96

he/she already said it by heaven05 Nov 2014 #94

Let me get clarification.. MadDAsHell Nov 2014 #98

No, nothing like that heaven05 Nov 2014 #101

No, you failed from the outset. morningfog Nov 2014 #111

ty MadDAsHell Nov 2014 #115

and? heaven05 Nov 2014 #92

Ah yes the poor put upon police... SomethingFishy Nov 2014 #100

you WON'T get an answer heaven05 Nov 2014 #102

I agree that it's early loyalsister Nov 2014 #29

Being proactive is good. 840high Nov 2014 #69

It destabilizes and promotes fear. morningfog Nov 2014 #72

In my opinion - it might save people from being hurt or killed. 840high Nov 2014 #91

If the Grand Jury refuses to indict, then I sure as hell hope there IS some unrest over this! markpkessinger Nov 2014 #117

There's almost no doubt zentrum Nov 2014 #12

There's a lot of doubt, since that would require a trial TransitJohn Nov 2014 #16

You're not understanding my post zentrum Nov 2014 #24

I can't help it if you use words in meanings other than their defined ones. eom TransitJohn Nov 2014 #37

You know leftynyc Nov 2014 #54

Thanks. n/t zentrum Nov 2014 #71

Lulz TransitJohn Nov 2014 #118

Extremely loose! loyalsister Nov 2014 #22

Exactly. zentrum Nov 2014 #25

There hasn't been a trial leftynyc Nov 2014 #53

Do you mind explaining ctaylors6 Nov 2014 #106

It doesn't vary. It's the same 'reasonable man' standard as elsewhere. X_Digger Nov 2014 #116

There should be an investigation if the Governor does know the outcome TransitJohn Nov 2014 #15

I don't think the governor knows, he's just as scared of black people as Darren Wilson. morningfog Nov 2014 #21

Gotcha. eom TransitJohn Nov 2014 #38

So you're saying someone already has the decision or it is known by someone? lonestarnot Nov 2014 #23

No, not the exact decision, but by now it must be pretty clear to those in the inner RKP5637 Nov 2014 #39

YES!!!!! heaven05 Nov 2014 #85

I think that the protesters should surprise them. They should ask the churches of the area for jwirr Nov 2014 #26

I agree with you H. Cromwell Nov 2014 #28

No, because I seriously doubt that the churches would cooperate. jwirr Nov 2014 #30

Houses of worship are pledging prayer, counseling and even shelter, food and medical care... LanternWaste Nov 2014 #80

I am surprised. Would be interested in knowing if these churches cover a wide range of denominations jwirr Nov 2014 #88

That is exactly what is happening loyalsister Nov 2014 #31

The general plans are described here starroute Nov 2014 #32

I think that is probably a tiny sampling loyalsister Nov 2014 #35

This is good. Especially the other cities. jwirr Nov 2014 #43

thanks heaven05 Nov 2014 #90

Safety was my thought when I suggested it. I do not think the cops can be trusted even if every jwirr Nov 2014 #41

Mistrust is completely reasonable loyalsister Nov 2014 #51

I agree that having a good police force is vital. In my small community we actually have two police jwirr Nov 2014 #79

It's not just the police loyalsister Nov 2014 #105

Hopefully things will be fixed. As we have all said local police would help and development money jwirr Nov 2014 #112

The wrong people have been in office in MO for about 12 yrs loyalsister Nov 2014 #114

That is at least one step. Yes, I think the people of our country have really stepped into it as far jwirr Nov 2014 #120

At which time the feds will threaten to pull their Le Taz Hot Nov 2014 #40

Asylum is an old service of the church. I do not know if it falls under the idea of preaching jwirr Nov 2014 #42

You are still living under the assumption that Le Taz Hot Nov 2014 #44

All the more reason to use asylum. Force them to say that the church has been wrong for centuries. jwirr Nov 2014 #45

Well, I'm glad you're optimistic. Le Taz Hot Nov 2014 #47

I've been watching since the Korean War. Born in 1941 but a little to young to understand most of it jwirr Nov 2014 #81

Asylum involves fugitives being hidden, a long protest or rally in a Church is nothing more than Bluenorthwest Nov 2014 #62

Good question about Asylum, an Arizona church ChazII Nov 2014 #70

there is no law against arresting someone in a church jberryhill Nov 2014 #57

I've been pressing the idea of mass sit ins JustAnotherGen Nov 2014 #66

In principle great suggestion heaven05 Nov 2014 #86

As over the top of the response to the possible extent of possible protest. Half-Century Man Nov 2014 #27

Yeah, they're letting a White Murdering Cop who Killed an Unarmed Teenager Off Bloody Free! Cha Nov 2014 #33

They aren't supposed to know ahead of time, but it's clear they do know. Vinca Nov 2014 #46

They have to have IMO a pretty good idea. I can't believe TPTB in MO are all sitting RKP5637 Nov 2014 #49

Well, I have not looked at all the "leaks", and I wouldn't trust them any way. Yo_Mama Nov 2014 #75

The problem as I see it is I wouldn't put it past uncover plants to infiltrate the crowd to create a still_one Nov 2014 #52

I think that's definitely what will happen. Then the media will smear the protesters as RKP5637 Nov 2014 #63

I thought Eric Holder went to Ferguson. maced666 Nov 2014 #59

They'll annojnce the ruling while it's cold out. n/t Calista241 Nov 2014 #61

My prediction: Wilson will be indicted on second degree murder or voluntary manslaughter. morningfog Nov 2014 #64

That would be interesting! All I want is for it to be fair and correct whichever way it goes. n/t RKP5637 Nov 2014 #65

No - this is one of these things for which you have to prepare. Yo_Mama Nov 2014 #74

Yep, I agree! Things could go very badly, but hopefully they won't. n/t RKP5637 Nov 2014 #107

Holder tipped the cards weeks ago One_Life_To_Give Nov 2014 #89

That doesn't make sense. If the fed charges are used to overcome a corrupt justice system morningfog Nov 2014 #97

Federal officials don't believe they have a strong enough case to merit civil rights charges One_Life_To_Give Nov 2014 #104

Interesting, thanks for the additional info.! n/t RKP5637 Nov 2014 #108