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Jenoch

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145. I think the guy wasa moron who

Wed Nov 26, 2014, 10:44 PM

Nov 2014

drive up Hiawatha with zero idea of what was going on in front of him. It seems everyone on these DY threads want he guy to go to prison for seven years. If it was a hit and run and the cops had to go looking for him, I might think differently. I'm not even certain he knew he struck anyone with his car.

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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