Posted on 08/14/2014 1:27:00 PM PDT by don-o
John Lewis, the Democratic congressman from Georgia and civil rights icon, called on President Barack Obama to declare martial law in Ferguson, Missouri, on Thursday as a necessary response to the blunders of local police. Lewis says the police have responded to largely peaceful protests over the slaying of an unarmed black teenager, Michael Brown, with excessive force reminiscent of the 1960s.
“My own feeling is right now is that President Obama should use the authority of his office to declare martial law, federalize the Missouri National Guard to protect people as they protest," Lewis said during an interview on MSNBC. "People should come together—reasonable elected officials, community leaders—and address what is happening there. If you fail to act, the fires of frustration and discontent will continue to burn, not only in Ferguson, Missouri, but all across America.”
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And he’s still no less a marxist scumbag who would enslave you at the drop of a hat given half a chance.
It may well be that he DOES think that. I have always felt he's more to be pitied than scorned.
So is he calling for looters to be shot on sight?
I think that was a popular New Yorker named Owens.
MO people might steal Lewis from GA and make him their congressman.
He may well be a far left loon. I was just responding to the question as to what made him a Civil Rights icon. His efforts should be noted, as opposed to the civil right “accomplishments” of Al Sharpton.
Seriously, how far behind the curb is this congressman, rioting and destruction is already in progress. Harsh measures are currently needed. Peaceful measures after the rioting has calmed down would be good though, for the community as well as everyone else.
Same here. It’s like they have to do your undesirable work, and then the politicians spit in their faces.
"Reflections on the Obama presidency and race relations[edit] In an interview for the Grio, on the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, Lewis told a reporter, "We have not yet created a truly multiracial democratic society in America. It's not post-racial." On an African American being elected president he said:[57]
"If you ask me whether the election ... is the fulfillment of Dr. King's dream, I say, 'No, it's just a down payment.' There's still too many people 50 years later, there's still too many people that are being left out and left behind."
Wikipedia: Carter, Lauren, "Rep. John Lewis reflects on the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington, Our Time Press 18, no. 34, Aug. 22-28, 2013, p. 3."
He's a racist.
Justice Brothers or rather JUST US BROTHERS
bless his heart..LOL
This idiot thinks Martial Law is going to protect the demonstrators.
Martial Law declared and a curfew dawn to dusk is slapped on everyone. Arrests w/o cause. Detention w/o due process. Shoot to kill.
Yeah John be careful what you wish for.
Sounds like Rats want to get in a practice round of martial law before declaring it nationwide.
Everyone is concerned about demilitarizing the local law enforcement.
Nobody seems concerned about the militarization the various domestic federal agencies. IRS, EPA, Postal Service, Social Security Administration, Department of Agriculture, are all buying weapons and ammo.
Homeland Security and FBI are buying hollow point for target practice.
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Shhh! You’re not supposed to notice that dichotomy.
His efforts should be noted, as opposed to the civil right “accomplishments” of Al Sharpton.
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Yes, you are right about that. I respect what he did for the Civil Rights movement just as I respect what John McCain did in Viet Nam. But both of them have lived their political lives in recent times in shameful ways.
The looters are the perfect infiltrators and useful idiots for a government intent on creating division, repressing rights and imposing martial law. This is classic divide and conquer strategy: black vs white, police vs public, rich vs poor. Keep the stupid peasants fighting and distracted while the Feds pose as the cavalry and seize more control.
Never let a crisis go to waste.
I read some of what happened to him. He was brutally beaten for riding in a white only bus.... man hard to believe crap like that went on in the US. Shameful!!!
Yes i know he is a left wing loon today...
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