MO - Grand Jury Proceedings in the shooting case of teen Michael Brown#2

[CHERIE.T]

Because it hints of something not so nice
NOR connected to MB? idk:thinking:

 

[SnoopyDawgDawg]

This story is no longer available on the site I wonder why?!

Hmmm....it shows up for me.


http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/oct/6/palestinian-groups-plan-weekend-of-resistance-in-f/

The groups are planning to convene Friday in Ferguson for a number of events to last through the weekend, including street actions, panel discussions, hip-hop events, faith-based clergy-led events and “nonviolent direct action trainings,” according to their Facebook page, Breitbart first reported.

The predominantly black community of Ferguson still faces near-nightly unrest following the death of Michael Brown, a black teen who was fatally shot by a white police officer.

“Resistance to Mike Brown’s killing was met with violent repression in the form of rubber bullets, tanks, and tear gas,” the activists groups write, comparing the scene to the Israeli military’s presence in Gaza.

 

[krimekat]

Hmmm....it shows up for me.

did this time for me, too & look, there's Bassem

 

[bettybaby00]

Question to anyone--no one in particular:
Doesn't it seem a bit wrong/illeagle/terroristic for this upcoming demonstration to be more or less ok'd by the city? IF in fact it is allowed?

ODW HAS NOT been charged with any crime !!!!!>>>
yet the so called protesters are allowed to plan action that is really no more than domestic terrorism.
than threatening a HUGE city event.

this letter was posted previously and is absolutely ridiculous.

first…i really doubt MLB is going to want to touch this with a ten foot pole. at least if they were smart they wouldn't.

second…since when are sports organizations part of the legal process? or part of law enforcement?

SMH.

i saw this article this morning…long, but it illustrates the mindset, and it really, really illustrates how subversive this all is. as someone mentioned previously, the calls to circumvent the system is unbelievably hypocritical given that the "larger issue" is supposed to be about unfair treatment under the law. they don't want to be treated unfairly, yet its ok to expect and demand for OW to be treated unfairly.

FERGUSON, Mo. — Protesters in this small Midwest city measure time by counting the number of days Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson has remained free since killing Michael Brown.

Here, after 58 days, almost everyone is waiting for a grand jury to decide whether Wilson, who shot the unarmed black 18-year-old on Aug. 9, will face charges. Businesses have put off repairing looter damage and instead have covered shattered glass with wooden boards.

Demonstrators continue to call for an arrest of the white officer and say anything short of a murder charge will bring chaos. Meanwhile, city officials and police are prepared for the worst as they brace for four days of protest events this weekend.

Michael Brown Sr., one of his attorneys and community leaders held a news conference Sunday urging authorities to arrest Wilson.

"We are praying and waiting, crying and waiting, talking and waiting," said Angela Whitman, 44, who started protesting shortly after the shooting. "If we do not get an indictment and there is no conviction, they are talking about burning our whole state down. They are talking about a whole state that they are going to take control of and just start burning stuff down. Why do we have to go through all that? This is simply about what's right and what's wrong."
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Oops forgot link

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/...mains-on-edge-as-mass-protest-looms/16766607/

 

[SnoopyDawgDawg]

this letter was posted previously and is absolutely ridiculous.

first&#8230;i really doubt MLB is going to want to touch this with a ten foot pole. at least if they were smart they wouldn't.

second&#8230;since when are sports organizations part of the legal process? or part of law enforcement?

SMH.

i saw this article this morning&#8230;long, but it illustrates the mindset, and it really, really illustrates how subversive this all is. as someone mentioned previously, the calls to circumvent the system is unbelievably hypocritical given that the "larger issue" is supposed to be about unfair treatment under the law. they don't want to be treated unfairly, yet its ok to expect and demand for OW to be treated unfairly.

Speaking of the system, I wonder if those trying to circumvent it have registered to vote. If not, they have until Wednesday if they want to be in on the next election:

http://www.kansascity.com/news/state/missouri/article2532499.html

The shooting spurred increased efforts to boost civic participation in the area, including voter registration drives by local activists and national figures such as the Rev. Jesse Jackson.

The registration numbers are from Sept. 30. Voter registration ends Wednesday.

I note that I had to do a bit of digging to find the last date for registration. My local MSM has been reminding people for days.

 

[DebinGA]

I hope everyone eligible votes. Ironically, the aggrieved new voters may help elect the first Republican St. Louis County Exec. Officer in 25 yrs.

 

[branwynbreeze]

I believe the worst thing for a parent is to bury a child, but I hope MB connections get zero $ if/when they file civil suits. They have done next to nothing to calm tensions, condoning unrest. Their attorney knows the law (I hope) and calling for special prosecutor isn't legal at this time and would open a whole can of worms re:some past cases prosecuted by present office. I have a low opinion of how he is advising his clients.

I feel Ferguson has handled this so poorly. They are getting hit with brutality lawsuits regardless-that doesn't mean they overstepped their boundaries. There are two ways to be arrested, the easy way and the hard way and it's your choice depending on how YOU react. I wish city had nipped all civil disobedience acts in bud earlier. Protesters have gotten ticket clemency, disrupted events, affected businesses , terrorized locals and threats of you ain't seen nothing yet.

 

[katydid23]

I am curious how many people will actually show up next weekend. I see that there have been "ferguson' protests in other cities, like DC. Wondering if some people will march in their own cities instead?

 

[katydid23]

weather forecast for that weekend:


Fri
Oct 10
63°
48°
PM Showers
CHANCE OF RAIN:
50%

WIND:
NNE at 11 mph
Details
Sat
Oct 11
61°
48°
Scattered T-Storms
CHANCE OF RAIN:
50%

WIND:
ENE at 7 mph
Details
Sun
Oct 12
65°
54°

LOOKS LIKE IT MIGHT BE A RAINY WEEKEND

 

[reedus23]

99.9 percent of population agrees with you, myself included.

Slight exaggeration if I recall the numbers correctly. And it breaks down among race as well. Unless they've done more recent polling.

 

[reedus23]

Back from the weekend wedding trip - so fun! And nice to be away from it all for a couple of days! So I come back to a wonderful Sunday church service where they are calling fort the arrest of a LEO.

Also, I wonder what everyone thinks of that whole symphony fiasco. What was that all about? It seemed to me like they got a lot of support from the crown and the actual orchestra. That whole thing just seemed really odd to me. What are all of your thoughts.

I can't wait till this is over.

Was anyone hurt? If not, I haven't heard anything about it that raises concerns for me. Whether I think it was the most effective manner or place doesn't really matter.

 

[reedus23]

IMHO & don't want to make this religious but my "religion" is of peace & no retaliation is involved

Following the Constitution there's Due Process owed to ODW -- IMHO MBs Due Process went out the window when he roughed up the little owner of the Ferguson Mkt not to mention his juvie record which no one wants out in the open :laugh: . And here's another issue I have = are we really to believe MB was NOT affiliated with a gang? I mean, really? Those of us in the know KNOW that area is saturated with Gang Elements & both his parents are members!
uke:

Is gang involvement correlated to the lack of a father in the household? I am just asking 'cause growing up in southern IL my Dad was in a motorcycle gang but he still was supporting us & loved us! I just don't understand NOT having your child under YOUR roof & under YOUR care?! WTH? Why have a kid/family if you're not gonna support it?! I just don't understand . . .

Scary thought process there. Picking and choosing who is entitled to due process and who isn't. How about they all are entitled to it?

 

[reedus23]

I think that NoThiefSallowed has made them think twice about live feeds being on the net. I think they are going to video from their personal phones, but not have them streaming publicly much anymore. jmo

Is this the guy that's offering commentary from his sofa or whatever? Put in in the same group with the rest of the livestreamers, king and cj IMO.

 

[reedus23]

BBM above: wow, closing Clark for those holding tickets -- that's HUGE & the businesses in BallPark Village are NOT going to like that! But that's the space where the last "protest" occurred at a Cards game (saw the upside down flag waver)

Meh, I don't think closing Clark in front of Ballpark Village is a big deal. That doesn't affect business at Ballpark Village at all IMO. I wouldn't be surprised if Clark isn't closed permanently right there at some point anyways.

 

[reedus23]

Question to anyone--no one in particular:
Doesn't it seem a bit wrong/illeagle/terroristic for this upcoming demonstration to be more or less ok'd by the city? IF in fact it is allowed?

ODW HAS NOT been charged with any crime !!!!!>>>
Yet the so called protesters are allowed to plan action that is really no more than domestic terrorism.....like threatening a HUGE city event.

Meh. Not as big of a deal as being made out to be and don't think they want to turn it into something bigger. If the Cards sweep at home and clinch at home, should they also arrest all of the fans that do illegal things like block the streets or drink in public?

 

[Irish_Eyes]

Scary thought process there. Picking and choosing who is entitled to due process and who isn't. How about they all are entitled to it?

As best as I can tell, that's what they are protesting - against ODW being entitled to the same due process they would want for themselves. It's not like the protestors are saying let all the facts come out and justice be done. They're saying let all the facts come out, but regardless of the facts, you better indict him or else.

 

[katydid23]

Is this the guy that's offering commentary from his sofa or whatever? Put in in the same group with the rest of the livestreamers, king and cj IMO.

The guy on the sofa called LE and offered them a 'clean and clear' live stream that showed the protestors breaking various laws before their arrests. He made a video of his call and put it on his livestream channel. The protestors retweeted and were very angry. He ven received death threats. I have not seen him online since.

 

[JLSChook]

Slight exaggeration if I recall the numbers correctly. And it breaks down among race as well. Unless they've done more recent polling.

I was trying to make a point. I made it. Thanks.

 

[Lovejac]

https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/1310115-5-second-rule-injunction.html

The protesters won the 5 second rule

 

[BJS]

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/oct/6/palestinian-groups-plan-weekend-of-resistance-in-f/

Palestinian groups plan ‘Weekend of Resistance’ in Ferguson

Is this event the same as the MB 4-day event, or a separate/different event? I wasn't sure, even after reading the story.