Posted on 03/12/2015 8:32:04 PM PDT by ferg flute
My wife and I have been living in Ferguson, MO for over 20 years. We live close enough to the Ferguson Police Station to hear the protestors that have been making their presence known over the past few months. We know many of the police officers, public officials, and private citizens who are movers and shakers in the community. We are close friends to many black and white residents in the city. We have watched the media reporting of the event and are appalled at the overall lack of journalistic ethics, blatant bias and agitative propaganda that is passing as reporting. Social media (twitter, facebook, etc.) has been abused by the professional agitators who are driving this conflict. Sidestepping the media in a stealthy manner is the only way to get some semblance of the truth out there, thus this thread.
My wife and I have been living in Ferguson, MO for over 20 years. We live close enough to the Ferguson Police Station to hear the protestors that have been making their presence known over the past few months. We know many of the police officers, public officials, and private citizens who are movers and shakers in the community. We are close friends to many black and white residents in the city. We have watched the media reporting of the event and are appalled at the overall lack of journalistic ethics, blatant bias and agitative propaganda that is passing as reporting. Social media (twitter, facebook, etc.) has been abused by the professional agitators who are driving this conflict. Sidestepping the media in a stealthy manner is the only way to get some semblance of the truth out there, thus this thread.
Nearly every night there is a gathering of protesters across Florissant Road from the Ferguson Police Station. Gunfire is frequently heard, but what is constant is the yelling and screaming and drums and sirens that can be heard from 1/2 mile away or more. These people are not peaceful protestors; they are professional agitators manipulating useful idiots. The protestors here now are blocking traffic, harassing businesses and customers, and antagonizing the extremely patient and professional police. Around midnight on a few evenings, they have marched through nearby residential neighborhoods chanting, “No justice, no sleep.” When the owner of a nearby pizza shop confronted the crowd, they returned, chanting, “No justice, no pizza” and vandalized his property. This is a brief snapshot of what is currently occurring on a regular basis under the guise of peaceful, lawful protest.
Law enforcement agencies have limited options and are doing what they can, but the media spotlight, social media misinformation, and biased reporting have severely restricted their actions. The law-abiding and well-armed citizens of the area, both black and white, are completely sick of the situation. Many are considering vigilantism. If that course is taken, this conflict will explode and spread throughout the area and possibly even the country. Therefore vigilantism, while a delightful fantasy, is not a legitimate option.
My wife and I have been pursuing a legitimate course of action that is both stealthy, required because of the violent nature of these protesters, and effective. We are both strong, believing Christians and have seen the power of prayer exhibited many times in our life. We have observed that there is a powerful supernatural, spiritual aspect to the conflict in Ferguson that has been completely unreported by the media – Surprise, surprise. The actions of many of the leaders of these protests indicate that they are demonically controlled and we have seen our prayers against “princes and powers in high places” immediately and dramatically answered.
We have emailed several well-connected friends and asked them to utilize prayer warfare for Ferguson. The word is spreading in some areas, but FreeRepublic is huge and can get more support than any other arena. The initial need is for prayer warriors who can intercede for the safety of the citizens and police officers, and for confusion and discord among the protestors/agitators. As this initial prayer covering is laid out, we are waiting for the Holy Spirit’s guidance for the next step, trusting that God’s direction and timing will be perfect.
Maintaining proper perspective is a difficult thing. My wife and I are impacted by these events on a daily basis, so naturally we see them as extremely important. People living in other parts of the St. Louis area don’t have these protests as a similarly high priority in their daily lives, much less people in other parts of the country. Unfortunately, the same people who took advantage of the spark that was lit here in Ferguson will spread their fires of destruction to the rest of the country when, not if, the opportunity arises. These people are skilled agitators, and they know exactly what they are doing and they will never let a crisis go to waste, even if they have to manufacture it. It is entirely possible that Ferguson, MO is the beginning ember of a fire that will blaze across the country. The question is, will it be a fire of anger, hate and destruction or will it be a cleansing fire that leaves a better community in its wake?
In the months since I originally wrote this, we have seen amazing things. First and foremost, the good citizens of Ferguson have risen up and taken many positive steps, none of which were reported by our enemies, the media. Money has poured in from generous individuals (very little from government), scholarship opportunities for our youth have been offered from local colleges and schools, and the citizenry has united around our very fine city. Even today, after months of attacks, Ferguson is still a good place to live and have a business. The media is once again painting a false picture.
But the shooting of the police officers last night has shifted the dynamic. The citizens are still fighting for our town to the best of our ability, but someone has fired bullets at the heads of the police. This brings another level of evil into the picture. Outrage and anger are just under the surface, dwelling in the hearts of peaceful, God-fearing citizens and targeted at the agitators, criminals, and traitors who are using this issue to progress their destructive agenda.
We are being pushed into a situation that cannot end well. We are the spear point of a revolution aimed at toppling our Republic. We are fighting a battle that will soon come to other towns. NIMBY does not apply here, because it will come to your back yard. This is primarily a spiritual battle at the present time, so we earnestly need your prayers for our mayor Jim Knowles, our police force, our fire department, our businesses, churches, citizens, and every other aspect of our city.
There may come a time when the good citizens of Ferguson will have to take to the streets to defend ourselves against the useful idiots, community activists and the representatives of the Federal government. If that time comes, please respond quickly because the survival of the Nation might hang in the balance.
Its well past time to shoot back.
thank you
Appropriate scripture. Just change the names.
He appointed military officers over the people and gathered them to him in the square at the city gate, and spoke encouragingly to them, saying, “Be strong and courageous, do not fear or be dismayed because of the king of Assyria nor because of all the horde that is with him; for the one with us is greater than the one with him. “With him is only an arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” And the people relied on the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.
2 Chronicles 32:6-8
I appreciate your report, ferg. It is welcome news for the rest of us who do not live in the area. We share your outrage and appreciate the efforts of the decent citizens in your town. God bless you. Stay safe.
They are professional haters who keep the pot stirred. They want a race war. I say bring it on. I’ll protect my family with deadly force and there will be a few less agitators.
Or, we could just enforce the laws that are on the books.
Welcome to FR. I’ll pray for your city tomorrow.
I can’t do it tonight. I watched the coverage on Hannity’s show...a black Muslim blaming the shootings on the KKK, and those idiot protestors banging on drums, screaming, and jumping up and down like a bunch of retarded animals.
With my state of mind tonight, I’m pretty sure God wouldn’t hear my prayers.
I have found that frequently, if you give a person enough rope, you can sit back and enjoy the spectacle of watching them hang themselves with it.
The King of Assyria we see every time the news is reported; what we are in need of is Hezekiah.
I know that God is in control and I have seen Him move with power, but sometimes you just want to go out and kick some a@@. Which would make the situation worse but would feel so good (for a few minutes).
I spent two days there guarding a big box retail outlet during the first week of troubles. Folks were friendly, good and not at all like they have been portrayed in the media. They all called the protestors “troublemakers” and such. Many went out of their way to come over and explain that the majority of folks were not like the thugs.
One of the most powerful of all prayers is a silent cry of anguish. God doesn't care about the words, He cares about the heart. Words are used to open the heart. With anguish, the heart is already wide open and words aren't necessary.
Patience is a virtue, but the time is growing short. If this doesn't end soon, many lives will be lost and freedom will be attacked. These are perilous times, my friend.
Thank you, Talisker.
The lawless aren’t bothered by ‘the law’
You’re very welcome.
Peace to you.
I saw the interviews on Hannity tonight. I was disgusted but not surprised at the level of evil displayed by the 2 males and one female who hate at such a deep level that seeing 2 officers shot in an ambush does not trouble them, but instead makes them happy or content. It was so sickening. The devil is there, in them, on display for all to see and hear. It’s pure evil.
Near here, in Madison, WI, there was another black thug, shot by an officer who was in danger from the thug, and again the media calls the thug an “unarmed black teen”. He did an armed robbery in the last year, and before that, his record is sealed as a juvenile. There is no way to know his other offenses. The local media is following the lead of the media reporters from Ferguson, and have even called this thug a gentle giant, of course he was not.
This evening on the local news I was shocked (in a stunned good way) to see them interview a man who was punched by the thug (the knock out game) on the street before the confrontation later with the officer. The thug had been terrorizing people before he retreated to a house where the confrontation occurred that ended his short and disruptive life.
If I hear one more news reader call these thugs “unarmed black teenagers”.....they are such liars, and these lies are killing police now,,,,time to tell the truth liberal media and race baiters. Stop the lies.
I was disgusted by the ignorant interview subjects on Hannity tonight. I could barely tell what they were saying, it was not English that is for sure. Good grief you could barely make out a few words of their ignorance. How can you live in a country and not GET the language. They were dense, the brain matter didn’t work. The dem party has done it’s destruction to their dem minions. They are stupid, loyal useful idiots for the dem party.
It’s all so sickening. To hear them say that they felt “nothing” about the shot officers, or worse that they said it was in return for Mike the thug’s death and that made it fine. They had no remorse. One lady said the police were not even people, therefore she felt nothing when they are shot in the head for no reason. It’s true evil, and encouraged by the criminals running our government, BO, Holder, Sharpton, Jackson, every news reader that calls them unarmed teens,,,they all have blood and death and riots on their consciences. God will judge them. He takes no BS. Let them try this crap with God. He will serve up justice and it is eternal.
Another group is the do-gooder whites who are also useful idiots. They are so immersed in white liberal guilt that they dont see that what they are protesting changes with the wind.
The most evil group there are the paid, professional agitators who are directing the useful idiots. These people are well-trained Alinskyites who know that the issue is unimportant, what matters is to keep the movement going. They too will be assassinated by their leaders if they are victorious.
God always hears your prayers, and sometimes prayers offered in anger reflect the greater truth and bear the sweetest fruit.
You are on the front lines. I envy your position. I truly do. Find a way to make the chaos work for you, for us. Were I you, I would be carrying a video camera at all times and I’d be looking for opportunities to destroy the left’s narrative. I would also be carrying not just one but several extra magazines for my Glock 20 and I would maintain a high level of situational awareness at all times. I would also increase security around my home and have a bugout plan and kit ready. welcome to the war.
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