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Ilsa

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103. Thank you for your post.

Reply to Warpy (Reply #10)

Tue Nov 18, 2014, 03:46 PM

Nov 2014

And you are right about all of it. I just wish the oligarchy would realize that they need us.

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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