Posted on 11/17/2014 1:04:33 PM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
Since August, a disparate array of demonstrators — some from longstanding organizations, others from new groups with names like Hands Up United and Lost Voices — has been drawn here to protest not just the shooting of Mr. Brown, but also the broader issues of racial profiling and police conduct.
Now, with the grand jury’s decision expected in the coming days, the groups are preparing with intricate precision to protest the no-indictment vote most consider inevitable. Organizers are outlining “rules of engagement” for dealing with the police, circulating long lists of equipment, including bandages and shatterproof goggles, and establishing “safe spaces” where protesters can escape the cold — or the tear gas.
At least one group has said on Twitter that it was offering a reward for information on the whereabouts of the officer, Darren Wilson, and, at another point, that it was “restocking on 7.62 & 9 mm ammo.” Law enforcement authorities said they would not discuss individual groups, but that they were “constantly looking,” at several groups, according to Brian Schellman of the St. Louis County Police, “trying to separate the rhetoric from the actual threats.”
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or they could have come to town for the Doughnuts....
Benghazi Barry already has blood on his hands- Ambassador blood, SEAL blood.
Border Patrol blood, etc., etc.
Always never happens.
Always thought the M2 was a nice sound producer.
Napoleon used cannon and grape to clear the streets. Worked quite well from what I read.
“Any bets on seeing some of those new area denial weapons? The giant sound generators mounted on APCs.”
I’m thinking/hoping this is the weapon:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0z—bIayzBA#t=106
I am starting to think the cop is going to be indicted.
This ramp up is all a big show. Got a gut feeling.
If he's indicted, I'd look for mass resignations by the rest of the force.
It’s very possible. I had a creepy feeling when I heard Barky met with the protestors.
I read that as Obama stirring them up as payback for the last election.
Op por tune nit tist tic... boy that is a big word but it best describes lawless behavior in Ferguson. In addition note that hurricanes, earthquakes, power outages, any excuse... is a prompt for (Insert big word) ferals.
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