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Missouri Governor just announced a state of emergency
Office of Missouri Governor Jay Nixon ^

Posted on 11/17/2014 12:21:21 PM PST by CatOwner

Details of executive order at link.


TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Missouri
KEYWORDS: ferguson; gentlegiant; michaelbrown; nationalguard; obamasfault; pantsupdontloot
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To: elcid1970

Clayton actually has a fair amount of rental property - much of which is occupied by university types (Washington University professors and students, mainly, and most of whom are Chinese and Indian). I live in a 12-unit building, and am the only white person there. I would also bet that I’m the only armed person there, as well. A perimeter defense would be next to impossible to coordinate, as my neighbors barely speak English and likely have no clue about the true nature of the threat that will erupt once/if the grand jury issues a no bill. Clayton residents who live in single family houses are nearly all very wealthy, and vote Democrat. Think “Granny Warren” and you’ll come up with a national candidate to their collective liking. If the storm does engulf us, they’ll get what they deserve.


81 posted on 11/17/2014 1:02:33 PM PST by Basil Duke
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To: moovova

You expect a tree limb to come crashing thru the window?........................


82 posted on 11/17/2014 1:03:12 PM PST by Red Badger (If you compromise with evil, you just get more evil..........................)
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To: BunnySlippers

The Governor has as good as announced it. Only one option causes expectation of riots and mayhem.


83 posted on 11/17/2014 1:07:07 PM PST by Chewbarkah
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To: Basil Duke

It would be something to lob a cherry bomb or M-80 off the roof and watch looters scatter like cockroaches. But you’d have to be quick and hide, lest authorities descend on you en masse. However, that would also be a protective action.


84 posted on 11/17/2014 1:10:43 PM PST by roadcat
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To: C210N
Pretty serious to activate the National Guard...

New shipment of Swisher Sweets tonight.

85 posted on 11/17/2014 1:11:22 PM PST by Mike Darancette (AGW-e is the climate "Domino Theory")
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To: blondee123

They may figure they need to take advantage of the extreme cold while they can.


86 posted on 11/17/2014 1:14:34 PM PST by AbortionIsEvil
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To: NEMDF
If the looters and rioters get cold, the National Guard should provide a little heat.


87 posted on 11/17/2014 1:15:54 PM PST by Dr. Thorne ("Don't be afraid. Just believe." - Mark 5:36)
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To: blondee123
I thought they said they would give 48 hours notice before the actual announcement is read.

As I recall the people organizing the 'protests' wanted a 48 hour advance notice... that would give them time to round up the rioters and looters.

88 posted on 11/17/2014 1:16:38 PM PST by ken in texas
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To: roadcat

I’ve actually thought about the fireworks angle. It makes sense. Throw a 2,000-count firecracker brick into the midst of these idiots, and watch ‘em run.


89 posted on 11/17/2014 1:17:21 PM PST by Basil Duke
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To: Tonytitan

Or is it “bruthas”?


90 posted on 11/17/2014 1:21:02 PM PST by Old Sarge (TINVOWOOT: There Is No Voting Our Way Out Of This)
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To: Basil Duke

Oh, there are plenty of conservatives in Clayton, too. I went to seminary in Clayton. Now I live in south St. Louis County, but I get up to Clayton quite a bit.


91 posted on 11/17/2014 1:21:34 PM PST by Charles Henrickson (St. Louis County)
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To: Basil Duke
Throw a 2,000-count firecracker brick into the midst of these idiots, and watch ‘em run.

Heck, with 2,000 firecrackers you'd see some fancy tap dancing!

92 posted on 11/17/2014 1:22:07 PM PST by roadcat
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To: Charles Henrickson

Hello,

I live in SW St Louis Co. I wish I knew what was coming, of course I don’t. It concerns me a lot that the President met with the protestors. How that will change the equation is my biggest question at this time.

Our school district (Lindbergh) has sent out a letter to all parents that they do not believe that our area will be affected, but will react to events as needed.

MOgirl


93 posted on 11/17/2014 1:32:43 PM PST by MOgirl (STAND)
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To: DoodleDawg
Prudent move.

We will see if the Guard is there to maintain the peace, or protect protestors from store owners trying to guard their stores.

94 posted on 11/17/2014 1:32:55 PM PST by kidd
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To: Charles Henrickson
I was a Training NCO wen I got back from Nam in 1967. We got sent to train an MP Battalion for riot control in DC. If you have ever seen the MPs with no bayonets and flowers hanging from their M-14’s those were them.

A waste of time I volunteered to go back to the Nam.

95 posted on 11/17/2014 1:37:49 PM PST by Little Bill (EVICT Queen Jean)
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To: NEMDF

It really would be the kind thing to do. If they are allowed to riot and loot, many will be injured just from scuffles between rioters and looters. Think of Black Friday shoppers on steroids.

The rioting & looting WITHOUT ANY action by the police or National Guard may end up with more fatalities than the original case.

The other fear is that since the Socialist/Communist organizations are actively and openly pushing for riot & looting, they may try to instigate another Kent State scenario. Two armed and angry groups facing off... it would only take a firecracker or two to ignite the conflict.


96 posted on 11/17/2014 1:40:11 PM PST by BwanaNdege (I wonder which side they choose whe)
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To: RushIsMyTeddyBear

Boeing? Government contractor?

Stupid move!


97 posted on 11/17/2014 1:41:59 PM PST by spel_grammer_an_punct_polise (Why does every totalitarian political hack think that he knows how to run my life better than I do?)
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To: Just another Joe

Well, I have always disliked Jay Nixon, but this is right thing to do.


98 posted on 11/17/2014 1:43:46 PM PST by KC_Conspirator
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To: CatOwner

The useful idiot protesters are comparing themselves to the Civil Rights Movement.
The only movement they resemble is the one I had this morning.


99 posted on 11/17/2014 1:43:51 PM PST by kanawa
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To: Chewbarkah

“Only one option causes expectation of riots and mayhem.”

I have read posts of Twitter feeds that say that the protestors intend rioting regardless of the GJ decision.


100 posted on 11/17/2014 1:45:25 PM PST by spel_grammer_an_punct_polise (Why does every totalitarian political hack think that he knows how to run my life better than I do?)
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