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Rex

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97. Yes and the media is innocent and would never push people for ratings.

Reply to NaturalHigh (Reply #95)

Tue Dec 2, 2014, 04:09 PM

Dec 2014

I think many groups made their choice and should be held responsible.

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Police investigating if Michael Brown's stepfather intended to incite riot [View all] NaturalHigh Dec 2014 OP

More like CNN is running out of things to fear monger about and are just making stuff up. Fred Sanders Dec 2014 #1

saw this... Takket Dec 2014 #2

Even though it was caught on video... Oktober Dec 2014 #3

That was my thought as well. NaturalHigh Dec 2014 #4

Too bad we dont have Brown's death on video... NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #53

Way to rub salt in the wound. HappyMe Dec 2014 #5

Post removed Post removed Dec 2014 #6

That's pretty damn easy for HappyMe Dec 2014 #8

It was undoubtedly emotional and traumatic... NaturalHigh Dec 2014 #14

I have no idea if what he said contributed or not. HappyMe Dec 2014 #16

I don't call that irresponsible... I simply call that human. LanternWaste Dec 2014 #9

I'm sure the shop owners who had their buildings burnt to a crisp... Oktober Dec 2014 #10

And yet the buildings can be rebuilt, insurance will cover their loss. Rex Dec 2014 #52

The 1967 riots where a HUGE boon to Detroit FrodosPet Dec 2014 #63

Yeah showing a little compassion or understanding for a grieving father is too much to Rex Dec 2014 #74

So you know that A. his comments contributed to the fires NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #55

The real issue is that a few here seem to lack the empathy and/or compassion gene. Rex Dec 2014 #76

I suspect they possess said gene but only for certain types of people. NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #78

Yeah that is probably closer to the truth. Rex Dec 2014 #80

He is not dumbcat Dec 2014 #20

It says step dad in the article. HappyMe Dec 2014 #22

Definitions dumbcat Dec 2014 #31

Okay, whatever you say. HappyMe Dec 2014 #33

OK dumbcat Dec 2014 #36

I wonder how involved he was in Michael Brown's upbringing. NaturalHigh Dec 2014 #24

Prove it! - nt KingCharlemagne Dec 2014 #66

Prove what? dumbcat Dec 2014 #69

You're asserting that the CNN report is wrong. Where's your link or evidence KingCharlemagne Dec 2014 #71

How would I prove they are not married? dumbcat Dec 2014 #84

If you can't prove what you are talking about, why are you disputing CNN? nt stevenleser Dec 2014 #89

You are right, and I was wrong dumbcat Dec 2014 #98

What other articles, you can prove CNN wrong by linking to these source materials. Rex Dec 2014 #99

I prove so-called "negatives" all the time. stone space Dec 2014 #104

Post removed Post removed Dec 2014 #7

REALLY? G_j Dec 2014 #11

Crickets. Big surprise, eh? - nt KingCharlemagne Dec 2014 #68

i guess it's pretty fucking easy to sit there behind your keyboard and pass judgement frylock Dec 2014 #70

Well, that is what most people did to Darren Wilson. NaturalHigh Dec 2014 #73

while that may be true, i found the "like father.." to be tasteless and crass.. frylock Dec 2014 #77

I swear, I can not believe some of the tripe posted on DU by DUers. nc4bo Dec 2014 #75

His birth father cwydro Dec 2014 #91

True. He seems like a nice guy. NaturalHigh Dec 2014 #92

Injury + Insult stevenleser Dec 2014 #12

He is not dumbcat Dec 2014 #21

Stepfather. And? nt stevenleser Dec 2014 #25

He is not a stepfather either dumbcat Dec 2014 #34

He IS married to Michael Brown's mother! jillan Dec 2014 #41

Source? dumbcat Dec 2014 #87

The CNN article in the OP. nt stevenleser Dec 2014 #88

I stand corrected, and apologize dumbcat Dec 2014 #96

I'll trust CNN over an anonymous poster on the internet with an obvious agenda. nt stevenleser Dec 2014 #43

OK, you are driving me nuts with this all american girl Dec 2014 #62

It's not my definition dumbcat Dec 2014 #72

That does not mean he didn't love or care about Michael. You don't have to be blood related to love jillan Dec 2014 #37

I didn't say that, did I? dumbcat Dec 2014 #40

Because for one thing, you are saying CNN is wrong without a link to back you up. nt stevenleser Dec 2014 #44

Who cares if he was the father or step-father, that was his dad. Rex Dec 2014 #85

Thank you steven. Rex Dec 2014 #46

What is that smell? It's on this thread and too many others lately. Comrade Grumpy Dec 2014 #13

It's quite the disgusting stench. HappyMe Dec 2014 #17

They think they are being clever. Rex Dec 2014 #49

I'm hoping for fresh pepperoni, but alas...nt msanthrope Dec 2014 #56

So many of them too NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #58

The cops have to find a scapegoat meow2u3 Dec 2014 #15

Brown's stepfather's remarks and actions quite possibly meet the definition of inciting a riot. branford Dec 2014 #18

Yeah, I doubt they will actually bring charges. NaturalHigh Dec 2014 #27

You nailed it. nt Quackers Dec 2014 #38

You bet, express grief , go to jail, SLAUGHTER a teenager in the street NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #59

Somehow thousands of victims' families express grief every day branford Dec 2014 #65

Yes and they are left to grieve in private, not so for this was a media circus from day one. Rex Dec 2014 #94

I think the mom and stepdad made that choice. NaturalHigh Dec 2014 #95

Yes and the media is innocent and would never push people for ratings. Rex Dec 2014 #97

On that point I agree. NaturalHigh Dec 2014 #100

Yes and that is what a grieving dad does too. And a vindictive DA imo. Rex Dec 2014 #101

I doubt that he's in legal trouble. NaturalHigh Dec 2014 #102

I hope you are right. Rex Dec 2014 #103

Well I wouldn't expect the PD to show empathy or compassion over this issue. Rex Dec 2014 #79

prosecution would be an excellent way to prove the protesters are correct dembotoz Dec 2014 #19

Ooh! Witnesses for the defense should be entertaining! Put the POLICE on the stand! IdaBriggs Dec 2014 #23

Wow how disgusting treestar Dec 2014 #26

What's to investigate. He did. On video. maced666 Dec 2014 #28

I think the question probably centers on the applicable law... NaturalHigh Dec 2014 #29

And when he said it, did everyone whip their lighters out and run to burn something down? notadmblnd Dec 2014 #90

The authorities in St Louis are idiots Robbins Dec 2014 #30

I'm not worried, after seeing how well McCulloch argues his cases before a grand jury Blue_Tires Dec 2014 #32

He's perfectly capable of arguing a case... TDale313 Dec 2014 #106

Sounds like these assholes are trying their best to incite one by further persecuting the Browns. nt Ykcutnek Dec 2014 #35

Charge CNN. Louis Head made a statement, CNN aired it over and over and over and over.........nt IADEMO2004 Dec 2014 #39

Sounds like they want to continue to punish the Brown family and the people of Ferguson. Rex Dec 2014 #42

This investigation has McCulloch's MO all over it. PotatoChip Dec 2014 #45

I'm no lawyer... NaturalHigh Dec 2014 #48

I can't believe there are people on DU are actually contemplating that this man should be charged SweetieD Dec 2014 #47

Well said. HappyMe Dec 2014 #57

Lots of them too and nothing EVER seems to happen to them... NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #60

Are you saying that an alert needs to be sent... NaturalHigh Dec 2014 #67

+100000000 gollygee Dec 2014 #61

OK so don't even bring cops who kill kids to trial gollygee Dec 2014 #50

This makes me wonder how many racist hellholes exist around the nation? Rex Dec 2014 #54

I like the D.A. for it. Iggo Dec 2014 #51

Geezus H. Krist... Can they also formally investigate if Robert McCulloch intended to incite a riot? Xyzse Dec 2014 #64

Of course not. In their murderous, racist eyes, none of them did anything wrong nc4bo Dec 2014 #81

How about the governor? I think calling for a state of emergency Rex Dec 2014 #82

You know I am not being completely serious... Though I think it fair in terms of balance. Xyzse Dec 2014 #93

I'm kinda joking, kinda serious myself. Rex Dec 2014 #105

I agree. That's how I feel as well. Xyzse Dec 2014 #107

Wow... Mike Nelson Dec 2014 #83

I can certainly empathize with him but I can't countenance his actions. DemocratSinceBirth Dec 2014 #86

This seems pretty cut and dried AnalystInParadise Dec 2014 #108