Ferguson, MO

[ZetaPhi708.20]

From news reports on MSNBC and other outlets, the city is prepping for the worse that could happen if Wilson is not indicted; but I did read on www.comcast.net yesterday that the Grand Jury did also hear testimony from the coroner retained by Mr. Brown's parents for their own autopsy results.

IMO: If no indictment is issued, then I hope that all sides keep the peace but after the occurrences over the last several months (which have ebbed down somewhat) and Mr. Brown's parents spoke at the U.N., the whole world is watching Ferguson, MO.

[ZetaPhi708.20]

If you've been following the news lately, the governor of MO has placed that state under a State of Emergency and the National Guard is on standby.

I'm seeing a few tweets that the GJ decision may be tonight but who knows right now......I'm just praying for peace and no one is hurt, injured or even worse.

[Nanners52674]

It's terrible how long it's taking. It's built up so much anticipation and one side will obviously not be happy with the Grand Jury's decision. The longer the wait the bigger the reaction will be.

[Munchkin03]

Originally Posted by spuds

The difference is only one side riots and burns down their own neighborhood.

Hey Madmax! Long time!

[Nanners52674]

Originally Posted by spuds

The difference is only one side riots and burns down their own neighborhood.

Yea, the other side just burn crosses on peoples lawns.

[ZetaPhi708.20]

Originally Posted by Nanners52674

Yea, the other side just burn crosses on peoples lawns.

Anonymous is doing some good work of their own also this week regarding those individuals.

[Phrozen Sands]

I think some people just like to riot so the looting can start.

[KDCat]

Originally Posted by ZetaPhi708.20

From news reports on MSNBC and other outlets, the city is prepping for the worse that could happen if Wilson is not indicted; but I did read on www.comcast.net yesterday that the Grand Jury did also hear testimony from the coroner retained by Mr. Brown's parents for their own autopsy results.

IMO: If no indictment is issued, then I hope that all sides keep the peace but after the occurrences over the last several months (which have ebbed down somewhat) and Mr. Brown's parents spoke at the U.N., the whole world is watching Ferguson, MO.

You know the part in a Western, right before the shoot out starts? When all the townspeople are looking out the windows? It's like that.

1. The governor has declared a state of emergency so that he can activate the National Guard. They have booked rooms in hotels in downtown St. Louis.

2. The ACLU has brought in 100-150 volunteer attorneys.

3. The activist groups have been planning and practicing for the announcement. They have issued lists of sites in St. Louis that will be targets for protests.

4 . Illinois State Police and Missouri State Police have created plans to handle the protests.

5. Local churches are being set up as shelters and sanctuaries.

6. St. Louis University has issued guidelines for students who plan on participating in the protests.

7. Sales at local gun shops have tripled in the last month or so.

I sincerely hope this stays peaceful, but I doubt it. It's going to be a shitstorm.

[ZetaPhi708.20]

Originally Posted by KDCat

You know the part in a Western, right before the shoot out starts? When all the townspeople are looking out the windows? It's like that.

1. The governor has declared a state of emergency so that he can activate the National Guard. They have booked rooms in hotels in downtown St. Louis.

2. The ACLU has brought in 100-150 volunteer attorneys.

3. The activist groups have been planning and practicing for the announcement. They have issued lists of sites in St. Louis that will be targets for protests.

4 . Illinois State Police and Missouri State Police have created plans to handle the protests.

5. Local churches are being set up as shelters and sanctuaries.

6. St. Louis University has issued guidelines for students who plan on participating in the protests.

7. Sales at local gun shops have tripled in the last month or so.

I sincerely hope this stays peaceful, but I doubt it. It's going to be a shitstorm.

They have also cancelled schools for Monday and Tuesday next week.

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by Outlaw 1963

Dude said he would resign. I'm reading that with a third eye. That sounds like "We won't convict you if you resign from the police force." Like that's going to make folks not riot. What they need to do is tear up the white neighborhoods. Every time we riot, we tear up our own shit. Tear up the white folks neighborhoods.

Do you think, even assuming for the sake of argument that he was completely justified in the shooting, tha the'd be safe policing that town if no true bill happens?

[KDCat]

Originally Posted by Outlaw 1963

Dude said he would resign. I'm reading that with a third eye. That sounds like "We won't convict you if you resign from the police force." Like that's going to make folks not riot. What they need to do is tear up the white neighborhoods. Every time we riot, we tear up our own shit. Tear up the white folks neighborhoods.

1. That issue has been raised and suggested by the various groups.

2. Tearing up "white folks neighborhoods" might feel emotionally satisfying to you, but it's not going to get the movement anywhere. There's a lot of sympathy locally, even from traditionally conservative folks, towards the idea that Ferguson and working class black neighborhoods are over-policed and over-charged and over-fined in St. Louis. I think there is probably broad agreement that this is true. I think that there is agreement that something should be done to change that. I think that if the protest movement focuses on that issue, change is achievable here. If there is rioting, especially rioting that targets "white neighborhoods" that support is going to turn around and go the other way.

[PiKA2001]

Originally Posted by Outlaw 1963

Dude said he would resign. I'm reading that with a third eye. That sounds like "We won't convict you if you resign from the police force." Like that's going to make folks not riot. What they need to do is tear up the white neighborhoods. Every time we riot, we tear up our own shit. Tear up the white folks neighborhoods.

1. That's not how grand juries work.
2. "Tearing up" the neighborhoods of people not directly has no purpose other than to injure, frighten, and possibly cause death to innocent people. What possible benefit in your twisted mind could come from that?
3. You're stupid .
4. Wilsons career in the St. Louis region is done regardless of outcome but he's right in the sense that resigning before the GJ announcement would be seen as an admission of wrongdoings.

I saw this article today but haven't heard anything about it in the MSM. Anyone know if it's legit or not? Regardless, people would be best to stay home if this kind of stuff is in the works.

http://dailycaller.com/2014/11/21/bl...near-ferguson/

[ZetaPhi708.20]

I think I've recommended him before but follow Alderman French on Twitter; when he starts tweeting about what's going on up there daily and nightly, that's when to pay attention:

https://twitter.com/AntonioFrench

ETA: And yes, things are tense up there this evening.

ETA2: And they just arrested a journalist from News2Share.

[KDCat]

No decision or announcement this weekend. The Grand Jury will reconvene on Monday. They may hear more evidence on Monday.

[dukemama]

CNN is now reporting that the decision will be handed down at some point later today.