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Huge crowd of Black Lives Matter supporters marches through Memphis, shuts down I-40 bridge
News 3 ^ | 7/10/2016

Posted on 07/10/2016 5:52:23 PM PDT by Altura Ct.

Deadly officer-involved shootings of two black men, one in Louisiana and another in Minnesota, have the attention of the country and that of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Sunday night, a group here in Memphis marched across the city and onto the I-40 bridge.

It started as a peaceful rally at FedExForum with hundreds of people.

After rallying at FedExForum, the crowd marched to police headquarters at 201 Poplar and then continued on, with more people joining them as they went on.

The marchers attempted to go to the I-40 bridge, but police blocked the entrance to the bridge. They eventually found a way onto the bridge via the exit ramp, and police had trouble stopping them.

Traffic was forced to a standstill, and the bridge was closed as police ordered the protesters to exit.

There was still a crowd of marchers who did not make it onto the bridge, as well as a big group still back at FedExForum.

There was a big police presence surrounding the rally and march, including a police helicopter and officers in tactical gear. Interim Police Director Michael Rallings was also at the rally, and things heated up when protestors interrupted him.


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society
KEYWORDS: blacklivesmatter; blmhighwayshutdown; highwayshutdown; memphis; tennessee
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To: DonnerT

They want trouble, they will get trouble. The question is only how much trouble will spill over unto us.


41 posted on 07/10/2016 6:17:46 PM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (Embrace the Lion of Judah and He will roar for you and teach you to roar too. See my page.)
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To: SleepySimon

I doubt that this happens except under direct attack.


42 posted on 07/10/2016 6:18:17 PM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (Embrace the Lion of Judah and He will roar for you and teach you to roar too. See my page.)
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To: Zippo44
TLML Thug Lives Matter Less
It is time to bring out the shotgun squad for the BLM protests. No “less than lethal” loads, just go ahead and load buckshot and slugs.


No need to make martyrs, we already have the thug gentle giant.

I think humiliation/discomfort is the answer. Maybe a red dye that smells like skunk and stings. Something that lasts for days.


43 posted on 07/10/2016 6:20:57 PM PDT by 867V309 (It's over. It's over now.)
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To: DonnerT

7.62 149gr m80 ball. Primary anti personnel round for the m60.


44 posted on 07/10/2016 6:23:24 PM PDT by Mouton (The insurrection laws maintain the status quo now.)
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To: HiTech RedNeck
I've said it before. hussein wants blood in the streets before Nov. He doesn't care who's but he knows one will lead to the other.

If only the #BlackLiesDon'tMatter crowd realized how easily they were being played...

45 posted on 07/10/2016 6:23:56 PM PDT by Eagles6 ( Valley Forge Redux. If not now, when? If not here, where? If not us then who?)
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To: Altura Ct.

I live just south of that hellhole and the SOB have taken over all TV channels


46 posted on 07/10/2016 6:24:36 PM PDT by Sybeck1 (Remember the Court)
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To: Altura Ct.

A million bucks says they don’t cross into Arkansas. :)


47 posted on 07/10/2016 6:25:07 PM PDT by The Toll
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To: VerySadAmerican

I stopped going to Memphis 10 years ago. One of my friends likes to go to cultural events, but no one will go to Memphis w/ her.


48 posted on 07/10/2016 6:26:42 PM PDT by leaning conservative (snow coming, school cancelled, yayyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!)
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To: Eagles6

It ain’t just Barack. It is a hellful of demons.


49 posted on 07/10/2016 6:28:49 PM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (Embrace the Lion of Judah and He will roar for you and teach you to roar too. See my page.)
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To: Mouton

Their social justice warriors probably glean the whole internet for comments like this.


50 posted on 07/10/2016 6:29:40 PM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (Embrace the Lion of Judah and He will roar for you and teach you to roar too. See my page.)
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To: libertarian27

What’s going on in Philly. Need to notify my relatives.


51 posted on 07/10/2016 6:32:04 PM PDT by RushIsMyTeddyBear (<<<<<<< he no longer IS my 'teddy bear'.)
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To: sauropod; dfwgator
That’s a great gif!

It certainly is. Some animated .gifs encapsulate a movie scene so well, they can stand on their own.

52 posted on 07/10/2016 6:33:35 PM PDT by Charles Martel (Endeavor to persevere...)
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To: Altura Ct.

Surprise, surprise, its the Obama Arab Spring in America! Wow!

Drive the creeps off the roads!


53 posted on 07/10/2016 6:34:02 PM PDT by Candor7 ( Obama fascism article:(http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/05/barack_obama_the_quintessentia_1.html)
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To: Eagles6

Hussein AND H3llary would have tipped off the BLM ‘march leader’ in Dallas AND the shooter in Dallas at the same time, hoping for some action, just to get what’s happened to happen.

H3ll is off the front page, as is the nearly total corruption of DC and the fbi.


54 posted on 07/10/2016 6:34:10 PM PDT by combat_boots (The Lion of Judah cometh. Hallelujah. Gloria Patri, Filio et Spiritui Sancto!)
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To: I want the USA back

And never discount the opportunity for looting.


55 posted on 07/10/2016 6:36:21 PM PDT by fhayek
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To: Altura Ct.

They should block Interstate overpasses......AT NIGHT.


56 posted on 07/10/2016 6:36:33 PM PDT by Envisioning (Before we get started, does anyone want to get out?)
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To: VerySadAmerican

Driving across that bridge tomorrow as I head home to TX. If were to have a flat in Memphis, I’d drive on the rims until I was well into AR.


57 posted on 07/10/2016 6:36:43 PM PDT by Made In The USA (Rap music: Soundtrack of the retarded.)
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To: Altura Ct.

Does anyone think it’s rather odd that nearly all the BLM protests have involved trying to shut down interstates?

It almost makes you think they’re being coordinated.

Hmmm.


58 posted on 07/10/2016 6:38:56 PM PDT by Bratch
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To: bgill

“What if an ambulance or fire truck needed through but help going to a black person was unable to get to them? “

I am pretty sure they would decide to move once the air horns and sirens get tuned up good.

My ears still ring from the day the Ass. Chief decided to stand on the air horn as I walked about 8’ in front of the truck.


59 posted on 07/10/2016 6:39:16 PM PDT by Clay Moore (JRandomFreeper, SWAMPSNIPER RIP)
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To: VerySadAmerican
If at all possible I never go on the I40 bridge to Memphis so they can block it all they want.

It is an interstate highway. It should never be blocked. But you don't care? What about the person waiting for an ambulance?

Apparently the cops don't care either. They allow this to happen. And you don't care.

60 posted on 07/10/2016 6:39:39 PM PDT by ladyjane
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