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94. Incredible view overlooking the Boston #Ferguson rally.

Wed Nov 26, 2014, 12:07 AM

Nov 2014

Rimwe ‏@RimweLLC 2m2 minutes ago

"@PzFeed: Incredible view overlooking the Boston #Ferguson rally. @steve_knecht http://tinyurl.com/nfzrlka " #shutitdown

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Seems major freeway being blocked by protestors in many large cities..mpls, DC, [View all] riversedge Nov 2014 OP

if any L.A freeways get blocked olddots Nov 2014 #1

Read that LA had a big protest last night. riversedge Nov 2014 #4

Portland and LA via @AWNNLIVE riversedge Nov 2014 #21

They'll have to call LA 15 7 Mary 3 and 4 BubbaFett Nov 2014 #132

Times Square, NY! "This is about the freedom to leave your house without being gunned down!" riversedge Nov 2014 #2

BREAKING: New York City erupts once again with more than a thousand protesters in the streets. riversedge Nov 2014 #23

good, much more needs to be done and NOW NoJusticeNoPeace Nov 2014 #3

#ShutItDown starting to populate across the United States. mapped.... riversedge Nov 2014 #5

NYC to #Ferguson LIVE stream is up: riversedge Nov 2014 #6

The northbound lanes of 55 in Minneapolis are Jenoch Nov 2014 #7

I miss MPLS--used to live there. riversedge Nov 2014 #9

Where do you live now? Jenoch Nov 2014 #31

Straight East riversedge Nov 2014 #35

My first job after college was in Green Bay. Jenoch Nov 2014 #37

Glad you are OK. oh...yes...good old 29. Much wider now but for so long riversedge Nov 2014 #43

Yeah, I drove 29 daily from Chippewa Falls to Owen & Wausau for more than 4 years ('88-'92). Jackpine Radical Nov 2014 #152

Car plows through protesters during Ferguson rally in south Minneap... riversedge Nov 2014 #8

Deliberately or accident? jwirr Nov 2014 #13

I saw the video several times on the local news. Jenoch Nov 2014 #32

It was definitely deliberate. The driver tried to push through a crowd and never stopped. Thor_MN Nov 2014 #108

Moving the car forward was deliberate. Jenoch Nov 2014 #111

He was identified (not to the public) and is "cooperating" with police Thor_MN Nov 2014 #113

Yeah, I understand that. Jenoch Nov 2014 #115

He created the situation. Thor_MN Nov 2014 #116

I agree. This could be another angry driver who just was not going to stop for anything because jwirr Nov 2014 #125

Maybe he thought using his horn justified driving into a dense crowd? Thor_MN Nov 2014 #126

From what I have heard I agree with you. jwirr Nov 2014 #127

unless you had a plow on the front at a 60 degree angle snooper2 Nov 2014 #129

Not sure if you are attempting to be funny or just sick. Thor_MN Nov 2014 #130

has she been charged yet? snooper2 Nov 2014 #131

He. I don't know. Thor_MN Nov 2014 #133

I heard on the radio that they broke out all of his windows. Jenoch Nov 2014 #137

Beats the hell out of getting run over. Thor_MN Nov 2014 #140

I think the guy wasa moron who Jenoch Nov 2014 #145

The second his bumper made contact with (multiple) people was the start of his crime Thor_MN Nov 2014 #147

I am not saying what he did as ok, Jenoch Nov 2014 #148

You have been making excuses for him. Thor_MN Nov 2014 #158

I hqve never said what he did was ok. Jenoch Nov 2014 #160

Hmm... Thor_MN Nov 2014 #161

I was proving an opinion about how and/or Jenoch Nov 2014 #162

Yeah, you kinda did. Thor_MN Nov 2014 #163

Which was it, Jenoch Nov 2014 #164

I don't know, I wasn't there. That's for the prosecutor to decide. Thor_MN Nov 2014 #165

They are your numbers, not mine. Jenoch Nov 2014 #166

More deflection? Thor_MN Nov 2014 #167

Did I ever write that he should not be charged? Jenoch Nov 2014 #168

Jesus. What does "live and let live" mean to you? Thor_MN Nov 2014 #169

What does 'live and let live' have to do Jenoch Nov 2014 #170

Your words, not mine. Thor_MN Nov 2014 #171

Initially the driver was listed as the victim on the accident report azurnoir Nov 2014 #150

Thanks for posting that. Been busy with Thanksgiving cooking and enabling mobility of Thor_MN Nov 2014 #159

No. jwirr Nov 2014 #124

GEORGIA: Hundreds Rally at Detention Center,--and other places... riversedge Nov 2014 #30

Good, SHUT EVERYTHING DOWN! Odin2005 Nov 2014 #10

Yes that mindless nonsense will accomplish something right? phil89 Nov 2014 #41

So what's your plan to make things better? bluedigger Nov 2014 #114

vote for more corporate shills to populate a hopelessly corrupt system. Warren Stupidity Nov 2014 #134

I said, "to make things better". bluedigger Nov 2014 #135

well if we don't the really bad corporate shills will fill up all the available slots Warren Stupidity Nov 2014 #136

Netflix? bluedigger Nov 2014 #138

You have a choice! You could also binge on Amazon Prime. Warren Stupidity Nov 2014 #139

Jeez, I think I remember you from 1969. Jackpine Radical Nov 2014 #153

Thought just crossed my mind. In the 60s we used to say about protesting "It is going to be a long jwirr Nov 2014 #11

The @BaltimorePolice won't stop Baltimore from saying #ShutItDown riversedge Nov 2014 #12

The D: demmiblue Nov 2014 #14

dangerous to be on the freeways- But thanks for the pic in Detroit riversedge Nov 2014 #18

K&R marions ghost Nov 2014 #117

Adrenalin does not equate to having anyone's back. HuckleB Nov 2014 #15

We just shut down the freeway!! #shutitdown #Ferguson2Cleveland riversedge Nov 2014 #16

BREAKING: New York City protesters now chanting at NYPD, "GO HOME NAZIS." riversedge Nov 2014 #17

This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Nov 2014 #19

I think it is wonderful that these protests are occuring. riversedge Nov 2014 #22

me too LiberalElite Nov 2014 #77

I don't, what did you call it there, oh yes, the unique "clutching of the pearls," ScreamingMeemie Nov 2014 #24

This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Nov 2014 #27

Okay, the unique "hand-wringers." I'm still making my way through the mass to the ER. ScreamingMeemie Nov 2014 #28

Right on time Capt. Obvious Nov 2014 #123

Portland via....and Live Stream.... riversedge Nov 2014 #20

Shutting down the streets of Providence right now riversedge Nov 2014 #25

Toronto's #Ferguson #BlackLivesMatter demo is HUGE! Thousands! Pic on left riversedge Nov 2014 #26

Milwaukee sheriff: Obama encouraged #Ferguson rioting with "wink and a nod riversedge Nov 2014 #29

la to Ferguson solidarity Live stream riversedge Nov 2014 #33

DC Solidarity with #Ferguson Live stream riversedge Nov 2014 #34

The Night Is Young Find an Action In Your Community: ...We Will Be Updating This riversedge Nov 2014 #36

Minneapolis right now; #Ferguson riversedge Nov 2014 #38

So...you're supporting this?? phil89 Nov 2014 #39

Until you understand, they will fight for you. johnnyreb Nov 2014 #45

+1 (very nice reply) n/t orleans Nov 2014 #79

Of course I support peaceful demonstations. riversedge Nov 2014 #47

You probably prefer this..... Stellar Nov 2014 #80

Absolutely 100%. morningfog Nov 2014 #82

Just like those terrible sit-ins and bus boycotts. NYC Liberal Nov 2014 #90

:-) riversedge Nov 2014 #97

Listening to Mark Thompson on SiriusXM Progress BumRushDaShow Nov 2014 #40

Thanks for the info and pics. Cnn showing pics nationwide also riversedge Nov 2014 #48

PROTESTS NATIONWIDE: MAP Cnn says Protests in 37 bites riversedge Nov 2014 #42

I applaud the people on the streets. Enough already. No more business as usual. Comrade Grumpy Nov 2014 #44

In solidarity riversedge Nov 2014 #53

CNN is covering the nationwide protests riversedge Nov 2014 #46

Vocativ ‏We�re adding #ferguson livestreams across the USA to our interactive map... riversedge Nov 2014 #49

Hundreds protest #FergusonDecision in Houston. riversedge Nov 2014 #50

Here We Go...Standoff With Houston PD Blocking Us From Hitting Freeway! riversedge Nov 2014 #51

We have taken the FDR, in both directions, for miles. #FergusonDecision NYC. riversedge Nov 2014 #52

BREAKING: CNN Reporter tries reporting live from New York City as protesters chant "FUCK @CNN". riversedge Nov 2014 #54

Add Durham, NC to the list. Just heard a tv promo for the story mnhtnbb Nov 2014 #55

Ferguson protesters voice frustrations across Triangle, block Durham Freeway,, riversedge Nov 2014 #61

CNN just aired a good 10 seconds of New Yorkers chanting "f*ck CNN" View on web riversedge Nov 2014 #56

In NYC they also shut down the F.D.R. Drive which LiberalElite Nov 2014 #57

Police are just letting them protest-all across the country... riversedge Nov 2014 #59

Traffic interrupted on I-75 in Detroit to deliver the message: "Black Lives Matter." riversedge Nov 2014 #58

in Milwaukee on the ground, in OUR streets #mke2ferguson #ShutItDown riversedge Nov 2014 #60

"targeting large arterial roadway-even if only briefly" --per Maddow riversedge Nov 2014 #62

Another photo of thousands of protesters shutting down FDR drive in NYC tonight. People are still ma riversedge Nov 2014 #63

Highway down in Cincinnati blocked too n/t JesterCS Nov 2014 #64

Exciting. Thanks riversedge Nov 2014 #66

LA and Boston riversedge Nov 2014 #65

Too bad for any possible sick people in ambulances who have to get to a hospital, right? BlueStater Nov 2014 #67

This message was self-deleted by its author LiberalElite Nov 2014 #70

Tell us where/when that has happened tonight. Facts and not LiberalElite Nov 2014 #75

As far as I know, it hasn't happened. BlueStater Nov 2014 #78

Let me try to explain - Someone was shot multiple times LiberalElite Nov 2014 #86

I don't have any sympathy for assholes who block traffic and disrupt people's lives. BlueStater Nov 2014 #93

I am curious. Have you had a bad riversedge Nov 2014 #100

What does it matter? n/t BlueStater Nov 2014 #103

You definitely have no sympathy U4ikLefty Nov 2014 #102

Yawn. BlueStater Nov 2014 #105

People like you make this place U4ikLefty Nov 2014 #106

Well, that just really hurts me. BlueStater Nov 2014 #109

Still waiting for that post about Obama's motorcade. U4ikLefty Nov 2014 #112

I'm with you BlueStater trekbiker Nov 2014 #128

Im not the "irrational shit" being U4ikLefty Nov 2014 #144

i'm sure everyone would clear the way for an ambulance to pass orleans Nov 2014 #81

Thank you nt LiberalElite Nov 2014 #87

How about a police car with sirens on? Quantess Nov 2014 #141

omg--how nit picky do you want to fucking get here??? orleans Nov 2014 #142

I actually am wondering what the crowds would do. Quantess Nov 2014 #143

Exactly how do you get miles and miles of folks at a close up standstill out of the way... Oktober Nov 2014 #156

In Ferguson-Police trying to stop--Other cities the police are just watching... riversedge Nov 2014 #68

There have been a couple of scuffles and LiberalElite Nov 2014 #71

yes, just heard that riversedge Nov 2014 #74

NYPD isn't letting them LiberalElite Nov 2014 #76

Protestors blocking both directions of 980 in Oakland. riversedge Nov 2014 #69

Cnn says Times Square crowd growing by the hour. Police put riversedge Nov 2014 #72

CNN pondering & asking Why such large protests now-in so many cities... riversedge Nov 2014 #73

they also shut down another NYC tunnel for a while - this from Notify NYC notification list email: LiberalElite Nov 2014 #83

:-) riversedge Nov 2014 #84

#ShutItDown #Knoxville riversedge Nov 2014 #85

Meanwhile---trouble in Ferguson.... riversedge Nov 2014 #88

Nashville protesters shut down I-24. riversedge Nov 2014 #89

Is this building toward a national General Strike? If so, not sure there's enough KingCharlemagne Nov 2014 #91

It would be lovely to see it develop into something sustainable--such riversedge Nov 2014 #95

Baltimore #ShutItDown in solidarity with riversedge Nov 2014 #92

Incredible view overlooking the Boston #Ferguson rally. riversedge Nov 2014 #94

#Ferguson protestors in #Dallas block I-35 downtown. riversedge Nov 2014 #96

Now marching in silence, followed by "Two more blocks, that's where we make the stand!" riversedge Nov 2014 #98

NYC Parkway shutdown per cnn just now. Unbelievable riversedge Nov 2014 #99

Protesters flooding into street to close intersection outside LAPD HQ riversedge Nov 2014 #101

Almost 100 Arrested in LA on Second Day of Ferguson Demonstrations pinboy3niner Nov 2014 #121

oh oh.... riversedge Nov 2014 #104

Something had to be done...I am going to join the protestors adigal Nov 2014 #107

No other meaningful way to bring attention to this atrocity. Dawson Leery Nov 2014 #110

Shut It Down! Leopolds Ghost Nov 2014 #118

Demonstrations in 170 U.S. cities riversedge Nov 2014 #119

I think closing down interstates is stupid. Granted it does get attention, but one inattentive truck B Calm Nov 2014 #120

best to sit home quietly where it is warm and safe Warren Stupidity Nov 2014 #146

Overpass Light Brigade #Milwaukee Indict the system riversedge Nov 2014 #122

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2014 #149

How is this any different than the Governor of NJ and bridgegate? B Calm Nov 2014 #151

the gov. is a bad person and these are good ppl. juxtaposed Nov 2014 #155

Not sure if serious... Oktober Nov 2014 #157

K&R stage left Nov 2014 #154