Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Missouri Governor Stumbles on Ferguson Responsibility Question
abc news ^ | 11-17-2014

Posted on 11/17/2014 8:52:56 PM PST by Citizen Zed

"We're, um, you know, it a, you know, our goal here is to, is to, keep the peace and allow folks' voices to be heard. And in that balance, attempting, you know I am, using the resources we have to be predictable. ... I don't spend a tremendous amount of time personalizing this vis-a-vis me."

"I prefer not to be a commentator on it. I'm making decisions, as, in a, you know, to make sure we are prepared for all contingencies," Nixon added.

Asked again if any one official or agency is ultimately in charge in terms of a response, he said: "Well, I mean, it a, clearly, I mean, I, I feel good about the, we worked hard, to establish unified command, to allied responsibilities and now with the additional assets provided by my order today, with the National Guard, you know, we have worked through a number of operational issues."

(Excerpt) Read more at abcnews.go.com ...


TOPICS: Chit/Chat
KEYWORDS: ferguson; missouri
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-22 next last

1 posted on 11/17/2014 8:52:56 PM PST by Citizen Zed
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies]

To: Citizen Zed

He should have said, Our police officers will protect peoples right to free speech and peoples property equally.


2 posted on 11/17/2014 8:56:07 PM PST by gunsequalfreedom (Conservative is not a label of convenience. It is a guide to your actions.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: gunsequalfreedom
Will Nixon's National Guard, “four dead in Ohio”

in Ferguson or will the riots be allowed to progress peacefully?

I feel a shake down coming
four dead in Ohio
Al Sharpton’s come arunning
four dead in Ohio

Eric Holder is still bumbling
Four dead in Ohio
Obama needs some humbling
four dead in Ohio!

Neil Young, we don't need him around anyhow.

3 posted on 11/17/2014 9:05:37 PM PST by urbanpovertylawcenter (the law and poverty collide in an urban setting and sparks fly)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]

To: Citizen Zed

Now that’s what I call bold leadership...


4 posted on 11/17/2014 9:08:31 PM PST by Ken H
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: gunsequalfreedom

Why can’t these politicians have the balls to stand up to these thugs. I would have said, we will have enough police presence to arrest Anyone who violates the law.


5 posted on 11/17/2014 9:09:14 PM PST by martinidon
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]

To: Ken H

Sounds like he is hiding something.


6 posted on 11/17/2014 9:19:00 PM PST by BenLurkin (This is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire; or both.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 4 | View Replies]

To: Citizen Zed

Do you think they have a better plan than the last time? I doubt it.


7 posted on 11/17/2014 9:55:52 PM PST by smokingfrog ( sleep with one eye open (<o> ---)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Citizen Zed

This is an area where words should be measured and spoken clearly. Truth and justice are not kind to minced words, and vise versa.


8 posted on 11/17/2014 10:03:35 PM PST by Fester Chugabrew (Even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: gunsequalfreedom

The swaggering young brute slammed the proprietor. Slammed an armed citizen (cop), got shot. Then he got shot some more.

That “x” high on his Forensic forehead, is in the top of his skull, and it isn’t direct front to back. trajectory. Its vector is directed, top toward toe.

How about this>> may be a good shoot on a perception of dire threat. Top of the head pop (threat prone) is either murder, or attempted murder (already well shot dead).

There’s an epitaph up on boot hill in the town to tough to die. “Here lies Lester Moor - Four shots from a 44. No less, no more.”

In the business of law enforcement, propriety is essential. A fifth bullet (in Lester), head to toe, would have gotten an additional inmate for Yuma, or necktie for Boot Hill.

Just as we plant, so, surely is the harvest.

R.


9 posted on 11/17/2014 10:07:18 PM PST by Rabin
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]

To: Citizen Zed
"We're, um, you know, it a, you know, our goal here is to, is to, keep the peace and allow folks' voices to be heard.

Vote yes on no right governor?

Please everyone. A favorite of both sides!

10 posted on 11/17/2014 10:12:55 PM PST by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Rabin

Huh?


11 posted on 11/17/2014 10:16:07 PM PST by gunsequalfreedom (Conservative is not a label of convenience. It is a guide to your actions.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 9 | View Replies]

To: gunsequalfreedom

He’s talking about the history of boot hill.


12 posted on 11/17/2014 10:22:03 PM PST by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 11 | View Replies]

To: dragnet2

Don’t kick em when they be down, and I have been down from time to time >>and not kicked.

The concept defense demands threat. The concept of riddle resistance is terrorism.

Not to complex.

R.


13 posted on 11/17/2014 10:50:52 PM PST by Rabin
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 12 | View Replies]

To: Rabin

It’s not too complex either.

Right.


14 posted on 11/17/2014 10:58:44 PM PST by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 13 | View Replies]

To: Rabin

You going to the riots and get some free stuff? You seem to be accusing the cop of murdering the Gentle Giant. You don’t seem too literate, however.


15 posted on 11/18/2014 12:44:50 AM PST by ozzymandus
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 13 | View Replies]

To: Citizen Zed
Impeach Nixon
16 posted on 11/18/2014 2:38:05 AM PST by Paleo Conservative (Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not really out to get you.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Citizen Zed

“I prefer not to be a commentator on it.”

Unlike say, Obamanation?


17 posted on 11/18/2014 2:39:56 AM PST by Altura Ct.
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Citizen Zed
Translation: My administration, the National Guard, and the State Patrol are all united in the common goal of keeping me politically viable for future runs for the senate or the presidency.
Elected office is all I know and I can't risk losing the white vote or the looter vote.
18 posted on 11/18/2014 4:24:21 AM PST by fungoking (Tis a pleasure to live in the Ozarks)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Citizen Zed
Jedediah Nixon wasn't ever really ready for prime time, but his actions/statements since he got marching orders from the Potomac have been pathetic in the extreme. A pandering, incompetent political hack hitting his level of incompetence isn't necessarily tragic, but when he starts placing the lives and assets of his constituents in jeopardy, kissing race-baiting azz in order to "save" his own...

Mr. niteowl77

19 posted on 11/18/2014 4:54:30 AM PST by niteowl77 (The five stages of Progressive persuasion: lecture, nudge, shove, arrest, liquidate.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: gunsequalfreedom
Gov Nixon is a Democrat, whose election would not have happened without the black vote. He's up for re-election in 2016.

If he cracks down on rioters, his Democrat political career is over.

If he allows rioters to trash white areas, the Democrats are in trouble in the next election.

It's a no-win situation for him. The Leftist activists know that. Their end-game is total control of the Dem party. If the Left cannot be in total control of the Dem party, they are prepared to destroy it.

20 posted on 11/18/2014 5:34:21 AM PST by PapaBear3625 (You don't notice it's a police state until the police come for you.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-22 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson