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Breaking: Missouri Governor Declares State of Emergency in Anticipation of Grand Jury Decision
Pundit Press ^ | 11/17/14 | Aurelius

Posted on 11/17/2014 12:06:03 PM PST by rightistight

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon has just declared a State of Emergency in the state, specifically citing unrest in Ferguson.

The order begins:

"WHEREAS, the City of Ferguson and the St. Louis region have experienced periods of unrest over the past three months; and

WHEREAS, the United States Department of Justice and St. Louis County authorities are conducting separate criminal investigations into the facts surrounding the death of Michael Brown; and

WHEREAS, the United States Department of Justice and St. Louis County authorities could soon announce the findings of their independent criminal investigations"

The governor then specifically states that the people of Missouri may be in danger: "WHEREAS, our citizens and businesses must be protected from violence and damage."

Finally, Governor Nixon declares a State of Emergency:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JEREMIAH W. (JAY) NIXON, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Laws of the State of Missouri, including Sections 44.010 through 44.130, RSMo, do hereby declare a State of Emergency exists in the State of Missouri.

I further direct the Missouri State Highway Patrol together with the St. Louis County Police Department and the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department to operate as a Unified Command to protect civil rights and ensure public safety in the City of Ferguson and the St. Louis region.


(Excerpt) Read more at thepunditpress.com ...


TOPICS: Politics
KEYWORDS: darrenwilson; ferguson; gentlegiant; michaelbrown; missouri; nixon; saintlouis
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1 posted on 11/17/2014 12:06:03 PM PST by rightistight
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To: rightistight

Enforce the laws.


2 posted on 11/17/2014 12:07:16 PM PST by 1Old Pro
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To: rightistight

Lock and load...


3 posted on 11/17/2014 12:07:41 PM PST by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously-you won't live through it anyway-Enjoy Yourself ala Louis Prima)
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To: rightistight

Yes, and bring in the military if need be for a week or so.

After a week arrest all those that damage property or take things.


4 posted on 11/17/2014 12:07:44 PM PST by A CA Guy ( God Bless America, God Bless and keep safe our fighting men and women.)
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To: rightistight

Keep the powder dry and aim well.

Step on my land and you’re a target.


5 posted on 11/17/2014 12:08:01 PM PST by Da Coyote
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To: rightistight

I am sick of this Administration. There are approx, 50K people in Ferguson and a group of malcontents from other areas are holding them hostage?


6 posted on 11/17/2014 12:08:50 PM PST by machogirl
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To: rightistight

But with winter weather settling in will we really see more rioting? Is there anything left to burn down or steal in Ferguson?


7 posted on 11/17/2014 12:09:25 PM PST by Dilbert San Diego (s)
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To: rightistight

Michael Savage mentioned just now that President Obama has met with the Ferguson thugs. That Al Sharpton made this claim.


8 posted on 11/17/2014 12:09:53 PM PST by mbarker12474
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To: rightistight

If St. Louis burns Nixon, Obama, Holder and company are the prime arsonists.


9 posted on 11/17/2014 12:10:20 PM PST by C19fan
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To: A CA Guy

Make sure to video tape all crimes as it might take a while to track down the criminals.


10 posted on 11/17/2014 12:10:49 PM PST by 1Old Pro
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To: rightistight
...authorities could soon announce the findings

They (the MSM) have been pumping out the "brace yourselves... any day now..." stories several times a day, every day, for the past month.

They're really trying to play this up for all they can...hoping beyond all hope to get someone (other than the thug residents) interested.

Well, guess what... most of us just want the facts to emerge. Most of us aren't going to riot no matter what the GJ decides... we just want the facts. So just make the results known and let's move on.

11 posted on 11/17/2014 12:11:49 PM PST by Cementjungle
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To: rightistight

Wow.

It’s really “something else,” when ciivlization in the year of 2014, can’t be counted on to behave CIVILIZED!

LAW & ORDER right out the proverbial window and those type of people demand “equality and justice, under the rule of law”?


12 posted on 11/17/2014 12:11:50 PM PST by onyx (Please Support Free Republic - Donate Monthly! If you want on Sarah Palin's Ping List, Let Me know!)
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To: Dilbert San Diego

Considering the current weather, I think right after dusk is a good time to announce the verdict. :)


13 posted on 11/17/2014 12:12:05 PM PST by cuban leaf (The US will not survive the obama presidency. The world may not either.)
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To: rightistight

Season is beginning now. I wonder what the bag limit is?


14 posted on 11/17/2014 12:12:33 PM PST by vetvetdoug
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To: rightistight

Such Pu$$ies. Obama, Holder, Sharpton et al have authorities sniveling in a corner afraid of what the natives might do.

WHO CARES? What are they gonna do? Burn down another QT?

Now is the time to bring in tear gas, MRAP’s, rubber bullets, and kick some Swisher Sweet butts.


15 posted on 11/17/2014 12:13:19 PM PST by Responsibility2nd (NO LIBS. This Means Liberals and (L)libertarians! Same Thing. NO LIBS!!)
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To: rightistight
Nixon then gives authority for an “organized militia” to take actions to defend the people of his state:

That part is interesting. Is that in lieu of the National Guard?

16 posted on 11/17/2014 12:13:46 PM PST by TigersEye (ISIS is the tip of the spear. The spear is Islam.)
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To: rightistight; KC_Lion; Bender2

Martian LAW!

17 posted on 11/17/2014 12:13:57 PM PST by GraceG (Protect the Border from Illegal Aliens, Don't Protect Illegal Alien Boarders...)
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To: rightistight
WHEREAS, the President of the United States and his lackey Attorney General, have incited such professional protesters ...
18 posted on 11/17/2014 12:14:08 PM PST by Servant of the Cross (the Truth will set you free)
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To: rightistight

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2014/11/16/navy-veteran-points-out-unnerving-government-presence-not-far-from-ferguson-and-now-hes-looking-for-another-job/

This is an interesting story.


19 posted on 11/17/2014 12:16:28 PM PST by cuban leaf (The US will not survive the obama presidency. The world may not either.)
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To: cuban leaf

Considering the current weather, I think right after dusk is a good time to announce the verdict. :)

I Hope it gets to below zero for a while, nothing like not being able to breathe fully due to bitter cold to take the fighht out of the agitators!


20 posted on 11/17/2014 12:16:58 PM PST by GraceG (Protect the Border from Illegal Aliens, Don't Protect Illegal Alien Boarders...)
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