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Luminous Animal

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17. He was referring to the video which was released yesterday.

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k&r bigtree Jul 2015 #1

Great addition and post. nt. NCTraveler Jul 2015 #3

Thanks for posting additional links. Not surprised Bernie is taking the lead on addressing this travesty. Just glad we have a leader unafraid to step up. InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 2015 #54

^^^ n/t BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2015 #82

I posted this earlier. It has not been removed and I don't think it's been tampered with marym625 Jul 2015 #84

We all need to understand that this isn't..... NCTraveler Jul 2015 #2

No proof that I can offer at all, but I strongly suspect that cameras have probably Amimnoch Jul 2015 #23

Agree with every word. nt. NCTraveler Jul 2015 #24

He removed her from the sight of the camera knowing what he was going to do to her. JDPriestly Jul 2015 #31

We also need RoccoR5955 Jul 2015 #71

Civilian Review boards are absolutely essential. whathehell Jul 2015 #81

And since it is highly likely that he will not be charged with murder (unless there was a camera jwirr Jul 2015 #74

Yes, it's been going on for decades. geardaddy Jul 2015 #59

What took so long? moobu2 Jul 2015 #4

The netroots protest and #bernieSoBlack made an impact Cheese Sandwich Jul 2015 #6

Except he's spoken about policing issues since he began to run Fearless Jul 2015 #15

That's true, actually he has for decades. Cheese Sandwich Jul 2015 #35

We always have to keep the message fresh Fearless Jul 2015 #38

video was released yesterday ibegurpard Jul 2015 #7

Too many number one priorities take time to process seveneyes Jul 2015 #12

^This^ Win. nt Zorra Jul 2015 #13

stupid comment JI7 Jul 2015 #14

He was referring to the video which was released yesterday. Luminous Animal Jul 2015 #17

All the candidates are making statements after viewing the dash-cam tape whatchamacallit Jul 2015 #18

The dashcam video was just released. frylock Jul 2015 #21

The video is altered... MMTampa Jul 2015 #67

I agree frylock Jul 2015 #68

And the first "interview" with HRC and her comments... SoapBox Jul 2015 #22

Bernie responded BEFORE O'Malley AND Before Hill. Divernan Jul 2015 #27

Bernie was first, naturally. Others follow his lead, as usual. InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 2015 #56

Bernie was among the very first of the politicians to make a statement about Ferguson. JDPriestly Jul 2015 #34

Thank you JD for pointing this out. InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 2015 #58

This, this, this. I've said it myself... ms liberty Jul 2015 #83

He was timely and, more importantly, sincere. senz Jul 2015 #49

Finally? What would have been "much earlier"? Uninformed post. nt ChisolmTrailDem Jul 2015 #88

I think Bernie has potential to step up big time on these issues... Cheese Sandwich Jul 2015 #5

I agree. nt LWolf Jul 2015 #20

May I second (or third or whatever) that sentiment? Betty Karlson Jul 2015 #25

Agreed but I would just add this... Cheese Sandwich Jul 2015 #33

Thank you for adding that. Betty Karlson Jul 2015 #41

Please post this as a separate thread, and let me know by DU mail that you are doing it. JDPriestly Jul 2015 #44

I'll pass on that for now. Maybe in a couple days, or maybe someone else will. Cheese Sandwich Jul 2015 #69

I second that, please make this a separate thread. historylovr Jul 2015 #62

Some weeks ago, on KPFK, there was a discussion about Ferguson. JDPriestly Jul 2015 #37

That's interesting Cheese Sandwich Jul 2015 #70

I agree with you. bravenak Jul 2015 #57

Right. Cheese Sandwich Jul 2015 #75

Boy do I agree with this. First off, as a person who has done and witnessed and followed what I call Bluenorthwest Jul 2015 #73

+a billion Cheese Sandwich Jul 2015 #76

Good. KNR! JaneyVee Jul 2015 #8

No way do I believe she committed suicide. ibegurpard Jul 2015 #9

Of course she didn't. It's preposterous. snagglepuss Jul 2015 #11

Beyond preposterous...this shit cannot stand...it's time to take action! Count on Venues to keep shining the light of police brutality and...yes...MURDER! #blacklivesmatter InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 2015 #60

Hell yes.... daleanime Jul 2015 #16

They killed her. No doubt. I wonder how many were directly involved in the cover up. Enthusiast Jul 2015 #32

He lost his temper and took her away from the cameras to beat her up. JDPriestly Jul 2015 #39

Oh, yeah. It's all for one and one for all. Enthusiast Jul 2015 #45

She was murdered by police. DisgustipatedinCA Jul 2015 #40

It is being typed on tens of thousands of keyboards as we speak. Enthusiast Jul 2015 #46

Thank you, Bernie. Comrade Grumpy Jul 2015 #10

Any police unions come out in support of this? n/t jtuck004 Jul 2015 #19

I found these articles and I thought I should share it. MrWendel Jul 2015 #26

Welcome to the site. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jul 2015 #28

Good to hear MrWendel Jul 2015 #30

Things generally get posted Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jul 2015 #36

Good start. nt stevenleser Jul 2015 #29

LOL!! n/t Dawgs Jul 2015 #92

I watched this dashcam video silenttigersong Jul 2015 #42

This is absolutely what I would expect of Bernie. Totally consistent with his politics. senz Jul 2015 #43

thanks for that heads up...love Jared Bernstein! n/t ms liberty Jul 2015 #85

Soooo........ MrWendel Jul 2015 #47

He doesn't say what he doesn't think and feel. That's the way he is. senz Jul 2015 #51

No. progressoid Jul 2015 #55

Okay... MrWendel Jul 2015 #80

Bernie has been on these issues for a very long time... ms liberty Jul 2015 #86

... progressoid Jul 2015 #89

And I believe that he means what he says. n/t Skwmom Jul 2015 #48

BUT as a privileged white woman with black friends, I gotta say that he's gotta say what he'll DO ancianita Jul 2015 #50

Bernie was speaking out against police mistreatment of blacks NEARLY A YEAR AGO. senz Jul 2015 #53

We're at the point in this country where we've learned that the right positions of campaigners ancianita Jul 2015 #66

This is what I heard him say on May 28, 2015 historylovr Jul 2015 #61

Thanks! Yes, totally agree on putting pressure on Loretta Lynch, and Obama's seems immune to ancianita Jul 2015 #63

You're welcome! historylovr Jul 2015 #65

I'm still waiting for the CURRENT president to announce what he'd do n/t arcane1 Jul 2015 #77

A quick question about the chart that is a bit off topic davidpdx Jul 2015 #87

Cumulative seems to be the end result, though "dot growth" seems placed as close as can be to sites ancianita Jul 2015 #91

Oregon davidpdx Jul 2015 #93

Good statement, Bernie! MineralMan Jul 2015 #52

Kick. Agschmid Jul 2015 #64

Every time I see that video I get sick to my stomach. beam me up scottie Jul 2015 #72

Short, sweet, to the point: pure classic Bernie Sanders. No evolving opinions here, folks. marble falls Jul 2015 #78

This is more than about cameras, it's about vetting the police candidates for racist ideology. YOHABLO Jul 2015 #79

This is exactly whant needs to be done. These racists fuckheads shouldn't snagglepuss Jul 2015 #90