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In reply to the discussion: Ferguson police PLANNED night riots, used incendiaries, lit fires and kept them going, all for show. [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)This is exactly what happened in Oakland CA, when OWS protesters marched all day, nearly a quarter of a million, AFTER the Police Shooting of an Iraq War Vet. The public turned out in huge numbers that day. The police kept their distance as NO ONE wanted them there.
There were NO INCIDENTS of violence throughout the day, despite the huge turnout.
At the end of the day, most of the protesters went home, most thrilled that the world would see how calm things are WITHOUT THE COPS.
A small number remained, the cops showed up and stayed near where they were assembled, peacefully.
Then suddenly, there was a disturbance a few blocks away, a fire was started, people in Black were seen throwing furniture on the fire. The cops did not go there.
The following day the media showed sensationalist photos of what was actually a small fire.
The narrative was changed from 250 k peaceful protesters in Oakland etc to 'Violence and Riots as OWS protesters set fires'.
We KNEW the cops were responsible. The media as always, played along.
What happened in Ferguson last night reminded me so much of that night in Oakland.
I agree with you. Let them prove otherwise.
The peaceful protesters were working hard all day to keep things calm.
The narrative changed from the GJ's unfair verdict, to FIRES and Liquor Store riots etc. It is so pat that one has to wonder why ANYONE believes a word they say anymore.