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k&r... spanone Nov 2014 #1
If ANYBODY... Has The Claim Of... "You Didn't Build That !!!"... It's Black Folk... WillyT Nov 2014 #2
I get the anger loyalsister Nov 2014 #3
Maybe so. I doubt Missouri's police are THAT corrupt....or so I'd hope, anyway. nt AverageJoe90 Nov 2014 #9
I don't know exactly how corrupt loyalsister Nov 2014 #12
Really? sheshe2 Nov 2014 #17
+1 nt Live and Learn Nov 2014 #54
Thanks Live and Learn! sheshe2 Nov 2014 #119
I had intended to refer to the possibility of the State Police turning a blind eye to the Klan. AverageJoe90 Nov 2014 #66
They aready have Joe. sheshe2 Nov 2014 #86
Yes, they are THAT corrupt! Stellar Nov 2014 #144
25% of the police and guard are probably KKK. nt kelliekat44 Nov 2014 #62
Probably? loyalsister Nov 2014 #67
More like 0% but 25 feels better. ileus Nov 2014 #133
This weekend mercuryblues Nov 2014 #132
+1000 JustAnotherGen Nov 2014 #140
I need some butter AnalystInParadise Nov 2014 #4
I am confused here. sheshe2 Nov 2014 #5
No it's not funny AnalystInParadise Nov 2014 #10
Holy shit! sheshe2 Nov 2014 #13
I wonder what's the opinion of that poster about the Zimmerman trial? BeanMusical Nov 2014 #125
You asked? ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #159
Yea, I think the meaning of the word "justice" could be subjective. It just depends on which side nc4bo Nov 2014 #14
Man oh man..., BronxBoy Nov 2014 #16
WTF?? bvf Nov 2014 #19
They are consistent thoughts AnalystInParadise Nov 2014 #21
It must be very nice to be able to afford that luxury. nc4bo Nov 2014 #22
And people wonder why so many people of color have left DU. Jamastiene Nov 2014 #51
Correcting basic factual misperceptions AnalystInParadise Nov 2014 #96
You're one strike away from getting a vacation. BeanMusical Nov 2014 #105
At some point it will happen AnalystInParadise Nov 2014 #107
You have no way of knowing if racism is involved or not in the decision. kwassa Nov 2014 #137
That makes no sense. Alittleliberal Nov 2014 #151
Interesting that you know that....... AnalystInParadise Nov 2014 #108
It's in your profile. nt Quackers Nov 2014 #112
Thank you AnalystInParadise Nov 2014 #114
Shhh Quackers Nov 2014 #109
Thank you. AnalystInParadise Nov 2014 #111
LOL! Thank you for posting that ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #160
I saw that too.nt bravenak Nov 2014 #165
Next up ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #168
OMG! sheshe2 Nov 2014 #188
What is Russian Mexican? treestar Nov 2014 #207
He is Russian and he is Mexican AnalystInParadise Nov 2014 #210
Then he's a white Mexican treestar Nov 2014 #211
No AnalystInParadise Nov 2014 #212
Well... BronxBoy Nov 2014 #28
Unfortunately, it's not naivete... BklnDem75 Nov 2014 #33
I know... BronxBoy Nov 2014 #42
Because white privilege needs a voice, I would suppose... MrScorpio Nov 2014 #30
Thamk you for posting that ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #46
+1 BeanMusical Nov 2014 #123
How will you know if the system DOESN'T work? tkmorris Nov 2014 #36
You're saying the system always works? arcane1 Nov 2014 #38
Obviously..... BronxBoy Nov 2014 #45
Circular logic may be logical and consistent cprise Nov 2014 #43
Oh goody! sheshe2 Nov 2014 #65
How can he believe racism doesn't exist JustAnotherGen Nov 2014 #141
Yup, like a term of endearment, JAG~ sheshe2 Nov 2014 #167
Does justice always prevail when there is no indictment? Or just this time? arcane1 Nov 2014 #26
I don't have a preference AnalystInParadise Nov 2014 #98
I think you have no idea what the difference is between an indictment and a trial. graegoyle Nov 2014 #104
No....I know exactly what they both are. AnalystInParadise Nov 2014 #106
Really? That Simple. sheshe2 Nov 2014 #122
Indictment by the GRAND JURY, means: graegoyle Dec 2014 #216
" If there is no indictment, it means the system worked and justice prevailed." rhett o rick Nov 2014 #52
What BS. Do you know how easy it generally is to get an indictment? Live and Learn Nov 2014 #56
You shoot and kill an unarmed man 20 feet away scarystuffyo Nov 2014 #84
Yes Sheshe2, some do. Live and Learn Nov 2014 #57
what about riots do you find so funny? dionysus Nov 2014 #6
Thank you dionysus... sheshe2 Nov 2014 #8
Thank you for noticing my posting habits. AnalystInParadise Nov 2014 #115
Well you sure as hell are all over this thread~! sheshe2 Nov 2014 #120
Yeah... It Should Be Real Entertaining Watching The Killer Apes Going After Black Folk... WillyT Nov 2014 #7
Post removed Post removed Nov 2014 #68
Perhaps some steak... BklnDem75 Nov 2014 #135
Is it still racist if there are actually riots? Travis_0004 Nov 2014 #11
Holy Shit. We are debating that racism is or is not alive and well in 2014!? sheshe2 Nov 2014 #15
Hear, hear... mimi85 Nov 2014 #23
hugs to you mimi! sheshe2 Nov 2014 #127
They will tell you that there is NO racism here at DU and none in the Democratic Party. Liberal_Stalwart71 Nov 2014 #44
No,LS ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #50
And they will be wrong every damn time. sheshe2 Nov 2014 #58
And they can go and do their own fricking homework LS! sheshe2 Nov 2014 #53
Racism exists AnalystInParadise Nov 2014 #102
The grand jury does what the prosecutor tells it to. kwassa Nov 2014 #138
thanks kwassa JustAnotherGen Nov 2014 #142
There is no such thing as non-white on white RACISM in America ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #161
That's simply not true. NaturalHigh Nov 2014 #163
Perhaps you should . .. 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #164
I have a degree in history and government. NaturalHigh Nov 2014 #173
I offer you the following 21st Century (academic) definitions ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #195
I don't see anything there that can only be applied... NaturalHigh Nov 2014 #198
Well ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #199
As I said earlier, we are just not going to agree on this. NaturalHigh Nov 2014 #200
We can not agree because .. 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #202
Modern perhaps, but widely accepted? NaturalHigh Nov 2014 #206
And thank you for returning the favor AnalystInParadise Nov 2014 #178
Facts are often considered "Dumb" by the ignorant ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #196
More than ever before maced666 Nov 2014 #48
Who is denying anything.... AnalystInParadise Nov 2014 #100
It does not necessrily exist here? Why? sheshe2 Nov 2014 #129
Crickets from you! sheshe2 Nov 2014 #208
Prime example of why I rarely come here any more... OneGrassRoot Nov 2014 #203
You just made me cry OneGrassRoot. sheshe2 Nov 2014 #205
The Ferguson Police Department look fully prepared to go-a-rioting MrScorpio Nov 2014 #35
They are locked and loaded... sheshe2 Nov 2014 #90
Does anyone doubt there will be riots? Should the police do nothing? Remember..... Logical Nov 2014 #18
Well, should police be allowed to use excessive force against black protesters? sheshe2 Nov 2014 #24
Of course not! But I am sure Black business owners would like the police to protect their..... Logical Nov 2014 #25
I want a logical solution. sheshe2 Nov 2014 #49
+1 nt Live and Learn Nov 2014 #61
WOW ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #64
Well said! I've noticed this too n/t Spazito Nov 2014 #77
Yup, I guess there is a difference of whose rights have meaning. Yours obviously do not. sheshe2 Nov 2014 #80
I'm confused what your plan is...... Logical Nov 2014 #89
It is all about who they aim their protection for or at. sheshe2 Nov 2014 #91
What if the protestors quietly sit down JustAnotherGen Nov 2014 #143
Of course not. Nt Logical Nov 2014 #150
So - not even that is acceptable to you? JustAnotherGen Nov 2014 #152
WTF are you talking about, I said not to go after them. Reading hard? nt Logical Nov 2014 #155
WTF - Reading hard? n/t You weren't clear. WTF! You weren't clear! WTF!!!!!! JustAnotherGen Nov 2014 #158
Not the same situation Egnever Nov 2014 #39
Apples and Oranges? sheshe2 Nov 2014 #92
How many gas stations did Bundy burn down? Travis_0004 Nov 2014 #40
Yeah... BklnDem75 Nov 2014 #83
He's a thief and a tax cheat and needs to go to jail JustAnotherGen Nov 2014 #156
Brava! sheshe2 Nov 2014 #169
Grazie Bambala! JustAnotherGen Nov 2014 #172
How many did Ferguson protestors burn down? Live and Learn Nov 2014 #209
Yeah, I'm not bothered by the Gov's actions today. I'm just worried. arcane1 Nov 2014 #27
I agree, the KKK shit worries me. It is sad I don't 100% trust some of the cops that they.... Logical Nov 2014 #29
Exactly. Here, the police are usually protecting the protesters. That's what I'd love to see in MO arcane1 Nov 2014 #32
I bet they dont show. Theyve been exposed and will fade away. All 12 of 'em 7962 Nov 2014 #34
Considering how these things usually go, there were never going to be more than 3 of them anyway arcane1 Nov 2014 #37
The very fact that you assume that there will be riots is in itself very racist! Liberal_Stalwart71 Nov 2014 #47
There were no riots when Zimmerman was acquitted. Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #87
Prepared for what exactly? In case the negras erupt? Liberal_Stalwart71 Nov 2014 #145
The KKK has promised to be there and to use "lethal force". (nt) Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #146
You honestly think that the police are there to stop the KKK? Laughable! Liberal_Stalwart71 Nov 2014 #147
So should they simply ignore that threat? Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #148
Are you really this naive? The police in Ferguson don't give a damn about black folks Liberal_Stalwart71 Nov 2014 #149
This message was self-deleted by its author Logical Nov 2014 #88
There is a better way, not instant but would require an honest effort on the part of the local PD nc4bo Nov 2014 #59
Really? The Klan have promised to be there and to use "lethal force", Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #20
Really? sheshe2 Nov 2014 #31
Do you think black business owners want the National Guard to be there? (nt) Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #55
I suspect the business owners, Black or otherwise, ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #74
Except that the Klan might riot in that case. Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #81
Do you really believe the Ferguson PD, MO State Police and the National Guard ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #69
Who else has promised "lethal force"? Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #72
Then, wouldn't the prudent course be ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #76
If I was a black business owner whose store was being destroyed by the Klan Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #79
The PD in Ferguson has already shown how to use lethal force when they took down Michael. sheshe2 Nov 2014 #97
The police in Ferguson already used lethal force... sheshe2 Nov 2014 #170
Why yes mercuryblues Nov 2014 #134
Between the KKK threats, the State of Emergency Declaration, KMOD Nov 2014 #41
Do you have any doubt in your mind Egnever Nov 2014 #60
The OP is absolutely not calling for riots. KMOD Nov 2014 #75
There were no riots when Zimmerman was acquitted. Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #82
What the hell! sheshe2 Nov 2014 #128
Exactly KMOD! sheshe2 Nov 2014 #171
A few of the replies in this thread have broken me for the evening... ScreamingMeemie Nov 2014 #63
I know what you mean SceamingMeemie. sheshe2 Nov 2014 #174
Call me crazy... ReRe Nov 2014 #70
According to some in this thread, an enraged KKK is nothing to worry about, Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #73
I don't know what you are talking about... ReRe Nov 2014 #78
Pointing out that some here are downplaying the KKK threat that you allude to. Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #85
Exactly thank you for posting this azurnoir Nov 2014 #71
A Couple of Tweets, she.. Cha Nov 2014 #93
I do remember the ATF being called in during the Waco siege (nt) Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #94
"White people with guns are not nearly as scary to the establishment as black people with voices." Number23 Nov 2014 #95
"Hell Yes" is AbsoF******Lutely, 23! All the times we've seen the US Police makes nice with White Cha Nov 2014 #99
Religious nutjobs AnalystInParadise Nov 2014 #103
Nah, it doesn't disprove my post. Cha Nov 2014 #110
Yeah AnalystInParadise Nov 2014 #113
No, it doesn't at all. Cha Nov 2014 #117
Agree to disagree AnalystInParadise Nov 2014 #118
You are correct JustAnotherGen Nov 2014 #177
You went back 21 years... BklnDem75 Nov 2014 #136
Good point JustAnotherGen Nov 2014 #157
But his great great great grandad was 1/3 Indian so he KNOWS racism, man Number23 Nov 2014 #180
Total desperation. Comparing a compound of religious extremists Rex Nov 2014 #189
"White people with guns are not nearly as scary to the establishment as black people with voices" sheshe2 Nov 2014 #116
People need to pissed off sometimes, sheshe. And it is very telling that one way to make Number23 Nov 2014 #181
I have noticed that as well...such quiet. sheshe2 Nov 2014 #182
Here is this too~ sheshe2 Nov 2014 #192
Rest in Peace Michael. sheshe2 Nov 2014 #101
Exposed! "2 Florida Police Officers Fired For Being Ku Klux Klan Members [Photos]" At least we have Cha Nov 2014 #121
Yes! Thank you! sheshe2 Nov 2014 #124
Posters on TOD were taking an educated guess that Chief Jackson is. :( Cha Nov 2014 #126
I sure will put my money on a few more! sheshe2 Nov 2014 #130
Yes, I thought you were long gone, she.. Cha Nov 2014 #131
sheshe JustAnotherGen Nov 2014 #139
+ 10000000 bettyellen Nov 2014 #153
I pray for a sit in JAG. sheshe2 Nov 2014 #183
I love this thread JustAnotherGen Nov 2014 #154
I seem to remember riots in Ferguson a few months ago. NaturalHigh Nov 2014 #162
I saw cops teargassing children. bravenak Nov 2014 #166
The Governor failed to mention any black people that he would be protecting. sheshe2 Nov 2014 #175
I don't think he mentioned race at all. NaturalHigh Nov 2014 #176
Let them have their racial based fantasies AnalystInParadise Nov 2014 #179
And you~ sheshe2 Nov 2014 #184
I am not the one AnalystInParadise Nov 2014 #185
Michael was shot down in cold blood. sheshe2 Nov 2014 #186
Interesting that you call AnalystInParadise Nov 2014 #187
A tale of two suspects - two cities - two states JustAnotherGen Nov 2014 #194
you're right, but white america does not agree with you. redruddyred Nov 2014 #190
White grocery shoppers = "white america"? SMC22307 Nov 2014 #213
oh yeah people who eat food are a totally unrepresentative portion of the populace. redruddyred Nov 2014 #215
Looking at some of the replies, it is as if racism doesn't exist in their world. Rex Nov 2014 #191
I would say that you summed that up nicely, Rex. sheshe2 Nov 2014 #204
You are preaching to the choir my friend davidpdx Nov 2014 #193
Take a deep seat and a tight hold. It could be a rough ride ahead. lonestarnot Nov 2014 #197
People are scared so I can see the reason helpmetohelpyou Nov 2014 #201
It's funny how Obama's biggest fans praise his cool, calm, collected style. SMC22307 Nov 2014 #214
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