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Cha

(295,926 posts)
Fri Nov 21, 2014, 09:01 PM Nov 2014

Holder frustrated with Mo. governor over actions before Ferguson grand jury decision

Source: Washington Post.com

"Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. has expressed concerns privately to Missouri officials this week about their recent actions in advance of a grand jury’s decision in the Michael Brown case.

A top aide to Holder called the office of Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon (D) earlier this week to express Holder’s displeasure and “frustration” that the governor had declared a state of emergency at a news conference and activated the National Guard in advance of the grand jury decision in the Ferguson shooting, expected to be announced in the next few days, according to a Justice Department official.

“Instead of de-escalating the situation, the governor escalated it,” said the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak on the subject. “He sent the wrong message. The tone of the press conference was counterproductive.”

Senior Justice officials also told U.S. attorneys around the country on Tuesday to be in close touch with local police to prepare for any possible violence in their cities, should the grand jury decision not result in an indictment of Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson for the fatal shooting of Brown, an unarmed black teenager, on Aug. 9."


Read more: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/holder-frustrated-with-mo-governor-over-actions-before-ferguson-grand-jury-decision/2014/11/21/d61b43cc-717e-11e4-ad12-3734c461eab6_story.html



There's a vid at the link with AG Holder .. "expressing sympathies with the Protesters.."

I haven't seen anything about this and thought it should be known..

“Instead of de-escalating the situation, the governor escalated it,” said the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak on the subject. “He sent the wrong message. The tone of the press conference was counterproductive.”

Michael Brown
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Holder frustrated with Mo. governor over actions before Ferguson grand jury decision (Original Post) Cha Nov 2014 OP
This whole thing has become the media fantasizing a scenario BumRushDaShow Nov 2014 #1
Exactly the thoughts I expressed a few days ago, BRDS.. they want riots to cover them for their Cha Nov 2014 #3
Sadly, this is the bottom line. Profit at any cost. They could give a damn about RKP5637 Nov 2014 #7
And, "deaths"? "meh".. we saw that from their "March to War".. Banging the bush Drums Loudly in Cha Nov 2014 #9
The governor and the Police do too. They want to cover their asses on having all those Military VanillaRhapsody Nov 2014 #38
Those of us who are old enough to remember the 60s remember that the riots back then were often jwirr Nov 2014 #60
right...agent provacateurs too VanillaRhapsody Nov 2014 #61
Yes, but when the governor of the instigating trouble who needs agent provacateurs? jwirr Nov 2014 #63
exactly.... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2014 #65
Remember CNN salivating for days before Bush went into Iraq? dixiegrrrrl Nov 2014 #68
Yes, I think that one of the rules regarding journalism is that they do not make the news they jwirr Nov 2014 #69
A media lock-down as when the shooting first occurred. The right-wing mediasphere, designed to cover Anansi1171 Nov 2014 #2
Agree, Anansi.. :( Cha Nov 2014 #4
The governor and the police chief do not know WTF they are doing. They seem RKP5637 Nov 2014 #5
They haven't learned a gd thing throughout this whole crisis, RKP :( Cha Nov 2014 #6
We've learned they consider black citizens completely and totally KingCharlemagne Nov 2014 #19
Tone deaf and weaselly. Also the St. Louis County DA McCulloch is a real KingCharlemagne Nov 2014 #18
Yep, I agree so much with your wife. He sounds like a blithering fool! n/t RKP5637 Nov 2014 #40
The Gov. is barely a democrat but full of fear. He's done nothing bjobotts Nov 2014 #20
I feel so sorry for the citizens of Ferguson with these fools running the show and the RKP5637 Nov 2014 #41
actually I think they DO know what they are doing.... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2014 #39
Hadn't thought of it that way, your right, they want to keep the toys coming. n/t RKP5637 Nov 2014 #42
And that is really sad because we have laws against using the Military against our citizens yet we jwirr Nov 2014 #62
I am glad that this thought came out! BumRushDaShow Nov 2014 #8
Thanks BRDS! It's criminal.. :( Cha Nov 2014 #10
P.S. I appreciate that AG Holder came out and said.. Gov Nixon made this situation worse, ismw. Cha Nov 2014 #11
This is supposed to be the "Show Me" state BumRushDaShow Nov 2014 #12
It shows how they need to go back to the drawing board and re-work how they do business. :( Cha Nov 2014 #13
From your quote! sheshe2 Nov 2014 #14
Yes, damn them for escalating the situation like they don't have brain in their collective head, And Cha Nov 2014 #15
Dirty Laundry. eggplant Nov 2014 #16
Gov of Missouri and the FPD Cha Nov 2014 #17
This song is the most perfect description of the Corporate-owned McGreedia. love_katz Nov 2014 #73
but..but.. bullying, intimidation, machine guns, tanks, gas and cattle prods hopemountain Nov 2014 #21
mahalo hopemountain for bringing that up about AG Holder imploring for Peaceful Protests! Cha Nov 2014 #22
thank you, cha! hopemountain Nov 2014 #23
Do it the way Dr. Martin Luther King would have done it. Show them the right way. jwirr Nov 2014 #64
Kicking! sheshe2 Nov 2014 #24
Now kicking to 25! sheshe2 Nov 2014 #25
Thanks, sheshe! Cha Nov 2014 #27
Welcome~ sheshe2 Nov 2014 #29
And~ sheshe2 Nov 2014 #26
Precisely, she.. thank you for highlighting that.. and may it Cha Nov 2014 #28
Protesters will be the nonviolent ones, sheshe2 Nov 2014 #30
Somebody's got to watch over the Police and the Gov of MO for obviously escalating Cha Nov 2014 #33
I hope to GOD that this starts a serious national discussion on police brutality. Odin2005 Nov 2014 #31
Pleas from AG Holder and Michael Brown Sr for Peaceful Protests, Odin.. Cha Nov 2014 #34
Michael Brown's father has my utmost respect for those remarks. I cannot even begin KingCharlemagne Nov 2014 #43
I know KC.. you don't know how strong you are until you have no other choice... Cha Nov 2014 #44
And in the comments section of nearly every story I've yet to read Stryst Nov 2014 #48
Eric Holder and is top aide are absolutely right to call out Nixon on this KMOD Nov 2014 #32
Yeah, KMOD.. we're not the only ones noticing the Gov of MO and his FPD's egregious behavior :( Cha Nov 2014 #36
"expressing sympathies with the Protesters.." Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2014 #35
Michael Brown Sr and AG Holder.. imploring for Peaceful Protests.. Cha Nov 2014 #37
Its almost like they want to encourage violence... Historic NY Nov 2014 #45
yeah, like they want a reason to use their gas and clubs, Historic NY Cha Nov 2014 #46
Privately expressing displeasure and frustration MannyGoldstein Nov 2014 #47
.. Cha Nov 2014 #49
.. Cha Nov 2014 #50
Nixon Droning Predator Nov 2014 #51
"Nixon" yeah.. but he could have been a Principled Dem and a the good Nixon.. but, Cha Nov 2014 #52
I have resisted commenting on the Feguson situation thus far. However, to be frank silvershadow Nov 2014 #53
I hear what you're saying, silvershadow.. We'll see what happens. Cha Nov 2014 #54
And me Cha JustAnotherGen Nov 2014 #55
Well 2 weeks ago they were asleep in Wisconsin warrant46 Nov 2014 #56
They were conscious in NJ JustAnotherGen Nov 2014 #58
Wisconsin actually had a record turnout for Mid Terms forthemiddle Nov 2014 #67
And this time the "dogs" will be tanks and they would look bad shooting into a setting crowd. But I jwirr Nov 2014 #66
Germany German? JustAnotherGen Nov 2014 #71
Actually German American. Still felt guilty for what people like me did. Probably does not make jwirr Nov 2014 #72
In agreement with silvershadow BruceW Nov 2014 #74
What happened to this thread? warrant46 Nov 2014 #57
Not sure what you mean, warrant? Cha Nov 2014 #77
It''s disgusting! loyalsister Nov 2014 #59
The Ferguson community azmom Nov 2014 #70
I agree, azmom.. phenomenal patience and courage. Cha Nov 2014 #75
The Governor has acted very irresponsibly, imo. Kath1 Nov 2014 #76
I hope when Nixon's term is over that it marks the end of his political career davidpdx Nov 2014 #78

BumRushDaShow

(127,313 posts)
1. This whole thing has become the media fantasizing a scenario
Fri Nov 21, 2014, 09:08 PM
Nov 2014

to try match the fuzzy pictures that they grew up with showing injustices that happened 50 years ago, in order to manufacture an event that they can cover 24/7 for the next couple weeks.

Cha

(295,926 posts)
3. Exactly the thoughts I expressed a few days ago, BRDS.. they want riots to cover them for their
Fri Nov 21, 2014, 09:14 PM
Nov 2014

gobsmacking ratings!

RKP5637

(67,032 posts)
7. Sadly, this is the bottom line. Profit at any cost. They could give a damn about
Fri Nov 21, 2014, 09:20 PM
Nov 2014

societal harm.

Cha

(295,926 posts)
9. And, "deaths"? "meh".. we saw that from their "March to War".. Banging the bush Drums Loudly in
Fri Nov 21, 2014, 09:23 PM
Nov 2014

2003. Ratings.. they don't who's killed or maimed..as long as they're #1. Lies? You bet.

 

VanillaRhapsody

(21,115 posts)
38. The governor and the Police do too. They want to cover their asses on having all those Military
Sat Nov 22, 2014, 12:18 AM
Nov 2014

Last edited Sat Nov 22, 2014, 12:01 PM - Edit history (1)

weapons....they believe a riot will justify them having them. Then they can tell the public they were justified in responding with military grade weapons...

jwirr

(39,215 posts)
60. Those of us who are old enough to remember the 60s remember that the riots back then were often
Sat Nov 22, 2014, 11:25 AM
Nov 2014

police riots. They were instigated BY the police against non-violent protesters. I have no idea why we are ignoring everything we learned back then and once more pushing protesters into a corner with threats.

And back then journalism was about what had happened not what the MSM thinks is going to happen. What someone thinks is going to happen is not news. It is gossip.

dixiegrrrrl

(60,010 posts)
68. Remember CNN salivating for days before Bush went into Iraq?
Sat Nov 22, 2014, 01:35 PM
Nov 2014

It WAS clear that Bush was going to invade, no argument there.
But CNN and Blitzer talked for days about the invasion, using huge graphics and even discussing, as news, how CNN was going to cover the invasion.

They made news about their future coverage of news!

Which is why I permanently turned off CNN.

jwirr

(39,215 posts)
69. Yes, I think that one of the rules regarding journalism is that they do not make the news they
Sat Nov 22, 2014, 01:47 PM
Nov 2014

report it. Too bad so many have forgotten that.

Anansi1171

(793 posts)
2. A media lock-down as when the shooting first occurred. The right-wing mediasphere, designed to cover
Fri Nov 21, 2014, 09:08 PM
Nov 2014

the tracks in stolen elections, going into high-gear again.

RKP5637

(67,032 posts)
5. The governor and the police chief do not know WTF they are doing. They seem
Fri Nov 21, 2014, 09:18 PM
Nov 2014

clueless as to the ramifications of their actions.

 

KingCharlemagne

(7,908 posts)
19. We've learned they consider black citizens completely and totally
Fri Nov 21, 2014, 10:25 PM
Nov 2014

expendable if property is threatened. Somebody should tell me again why the fuck black people fought and died for this benighted land in every one of its military engagements going back to 1776.

 

KingCharlemagne

(7,908 posts)
18. Tone deaf and weaselly. Also the St. Louis County DA McCulloch is a real
Fri Nov 21, 2014, 10:21 PM
Nov 2014

piece of work.

Here's a question directed to the illustrious Governor Nixon by a HuffPost reporter recently about the so-called 'state of emergency' and Nixon's activation of Missouri's vaunted Weekend Warriors:

https://soundcloud.com/jon-swaine/gov-jay-nixon-on-ferguson

If Nixon's answer isn't just the most confidence-inspiring words of leadership I've ever heard, well then, I don't know what! Winston Churchill must be green with envy! Robert F. Kennedy must be feeling he's met his rhetorical match! And Abe Lincoln with that silly "four score and seven years" malarkey? Pffft.



My wife says Nixon sounds like Sarah Palin on crack.

 

bjobotts

(9,141 posts)
20. The Gov. is barely a democrat but full of fear. He's done nothing
Fri Nov 21, 2014, 10:39 PM
Nov 2014

done nothing to deescalate the situation. The entire Ferguson PD needs a huge overhaul. The military acting police pushed by the state to make sure any reaction is peaceful suggest he has reason to suspect foul play already exists. Either way the right gears up for this kind of confrontation which should remain underground.

RKP5637

(67,032 posts)
41. I feel so sorry for the citizens of Ferguson with these fools running the show and the
Sat Nov 22, 2014, 12:25 AM
Nov 2014

cops looking forward to war games.

 

VanillaRhapsody

(21,115 posts)
39. actually I think they DO know what they are doing....
Sat Nov 22, 2014, 12:20 AM
Nov 2014

they have all these tanks and other "toys" they want to justify having.....they want to be able to say...."Seeee...this is why we even have them!"

jwirr

(39,215 posts)
62. And that is really sad because we have laws against using the Military against our citizens yet we
Sat Nov 22, 2014, 11:44 AM
Nov 2014

can now use military equipment? You often hear generals saying that civilians should not have guns etc. meant for use as weapons of war so what is so different today? Even back in the riots of the 60s they were not playing war games with citizens. The dogs used then will look small compared to the use of this equipment.

I am already feeling sick about this. And there is only peaceful non-violent protesting happening so far.

BumRushDaShow

(127,313 posts)
8. I am glad that this thought came out!
Fri Nov 21, 2014, 09:21 PM
Nov 2014

They are repeating a pattern in that state that is doing nothing but trying to create a hornet's nest and then disturb it. It's downright ridiculous.

Thanks for posting Cha!

sheshe2

(83,355 posts)
14. From your quote!
Fri Nov 21, 2014, 09:43 PM
Nov 2014
“Instead of de-escalating the situation, the governor escalated it,” said the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak on the subject. “He sent the wrong message. The tone of the press conference was counterproductive.”


The wrong message indeed, they are inciting a riot, Cha. Or at the very least trying to. Methinks it is part of there cover up.

Damn them all!

Cha

(295,926 posts)
15. Yes, damn them for escalating the situation like they don't have brain in their collective head, And
Fri Nov 21, 2014, 09:51 PM
Nov 2014

a Big Thank You to AG Holder for pointing that out, she!

love_katz

(2,562 posts)
73. This song is the most perfect description of the Corporate-owned McGreedia.
Sat Nov 22, 2014, 02:50 PM
Nov 2014

And thank you to Cha, and Octafish, and kpete, and well, everyone who continues to keep all of us on DU informed.

You ALL make my day.

hopemountain

(3,919 posts)
21. but..but.. bullying, intimidation, machine guns, tanks, gas and cattle prods
Fri Nov 21, 2014, 10:46 PM
Nov 2014

work so well on "animals" according to their (missouri) law enforcement.



and, this mentality is all the more reason for demonstrators to rise above the lawless law enforcemnt and be peacefull in their rights as doj holder implores.

Cha

(295,926 posts)
22. mahalo hopemountain for bringing that up about AG Holder imploring for Peaceful Protests!
Fri Nov 21, 2014, 10:53 PM
Nov 2014

Like you avatar

sheshe2

(83,355 posts)
26. And~
Fri Nov 21, 2014, 11:03 PM
Nov 2014
On Friday, Holder released a video, reminding potential demonstrators that “history shows that most successful movements adhere to nonviolence.”

Cha

(295,926 posts)
33. Somebody's got to watch over the Police and the Gov of MO for obviously escalating
Fri Nov 21, 2014, 11:23 PM
Nov 2014

the situation before it even begins.

Hoping this message from Holder and the anonymous official means the FEDS will be Watching.. pretty sure it does.

Attorney General Eric Holder Praises Peaceful Protest as Ferguson Waits

"In a video message, Holder did not mention Ferguson, but he said that protests over the past few months have called attention to “police practices, implicit bias and pervasive community distrust.”

http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/michael-brown-shooting/attorney-general-eric-holder-praises-peaceful-protest-ferguson-waits-n253376

Michael Brown's Father Urges Calm, Calls for 'Positive Change'

"My family and I are hurting. Our whole region is hurting. I thank you for lifting your voices to interracial profiling and police intimidation. But hurting others or destroying property is not the answer," he said. "No matter what the grand jury decides, I do not want my son’s death to be in vain. I want it to lead to incredible change, positive change, change that makes the St. Louis region better for everyone."

http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/michael-brown-shooting/michael-browns-father-urges-calm-calls-positive-change-n253101

Michael Brown

Odin2005

(53,521 posts)
31. I hope to GOD that this starts a serious national discussion on police brutality.
Fri Nov 21, 2014, 11:10 PM
Nov 2014

What disgusts me is the people defending Wilson with the "Brown should not have commited a crime" crap, implying that it is OK for Blacks to executed without trial for PETTY THEFT!

Cha

(295,926 posts)
34. Pleas from AG Holder and Michael Brown Sr for Peaceful Protests, Odin..
Fri Nov 21, 2014, 11:26 PM
Nov 2014
Attorney General Eric Holder Praises Peaceful Protest as Ferguson Waits

"In a video message, Holder did not mention Ferguson, but he said that protests over the past few months have called attention to “police practices, implicit bias and pervasive community distrust.”

http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/michael-brown-shooting/attorney-general-eric-holder-praises-peaceful-protest-ferguson-waits-n253376

Michael Brown's Father Urges Calm, Calls for 'Positive Change'

"My family and I are hurting. Our whole region is hurting. I thank you for lifting your voices to interracial profiling and police intimidation. But hurting others or destroying property is not the answer," he said. "No matter what the grand jury decides, I do not want my son’s death to be in vain. I want it to lead to incredible change, positive change, change that makes the St. Louis region better for everyone."

http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/michael-brown-shooting/michael-browns-father-urges-calm-calls-positive-change-n253101

Michael Brown
 

KingCharlemagne

(7,908 posts)
43. Michael Brown's father has my utmost respect for those remarks. I cannot even begin
Sat Nov 22, 2014, 12:36 AM
Nov 2014

to imagine how horrible he must be feeling and still to be able to rise above his own pain blows my mind.

Stryst

(714 posts)
48. And in the comments section of nearly every story I've yet to read
Sat Nov 22, 2014, 01:31 AM
Nov 2014

about this atrocity you keep reading, over and over, that it was reasonable for Wilson to fear Brown because he's big.

Guess what? I'm 6'3" and a tazer stops me dead in my tracks. Why did Darren Wilson even HAVE a gun? Why are police allowed to shoot anyone that they "feel threatened by"? My partner was raped by a police officer three years ago, so am I allowed to shoot any police who step onto my property? Because we sure as hell feel threatened every time we see a cop.

 

KMOD

(7,906 posts)
32. Eric Holder and is top aide are absolutely right to call out Nixon on this
Fri Nov 21, 2014, 11:13 PM
Nov 2014

The messaging, and handling of this the past few days, has been absurd.

Cha

(295,926 posts)
36. Yeah, KMOD.. we're not the only ones noticing the Gov of MO and his FPD's egregious behavior :(
Fri Nov 21, 2014, 11:44 PM
Nov 2014

Cha

(295,926 posts)
37. Michael Brown Sr and AG Holder.. imploring for Peaceful Protests..
Sat Nov 22, 2014, 12:07 AM
Nov 2014
Attorney General Eric Holder Praises Peaceful Protest as Ferguson Waits

"In a video message, Holder did not mention Ferguson, but he said that protests over the past few months have called attention to “police practices, implicit bias and pervasive community distrust.”

http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/michael-brown-shooting/attorney-general-eric-holder-praises-peaceful-protest-ferguson-waits-n253376

Michael Brown's Father Urges Calm, Calls for 'Positive Change'

"My family and I are hurting. Our whole region is hurting. I thank you for lifting your voices to interracial profiling and police intimidation. But hurting others or destroying property is not the answer," he said. "No matter what the grand jury decides, I do not want my son’s death to be in vain. I want it to lead to incredible change, positive change, change that makes the St. Louis region better for everyone."

http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/michael-brown-shooting/michael-browns-father-urges-calm-calls-positive-change-n253101

Michael Brown

Historic NY

(37,449 posts)
45. Its almost like they want to encourage violence...
Sat Nov 22, 2014, 01:02 AM
Nov 2014

its telegraphing the foregone conclusion before its announced. Nixon is a jerk

 

MannyGoldstein

(34,589 posts)
47. Privately expressing displeasure and frustration
Sat Nov 22, 2014, 01:27 AM
Nov 2014

Sounds scary.

Perhaps there'll be some areas that score "room for improvement" on the review.

 

silvershadow

(10,336 posts)
53. I have resisted commenting on the Feguson situation thus far. However, to be frank
Sat Nov 22, 2014, 05:50 AM
Nov 2014

about it, I would much rather have the National Guard protecting me if I were there than I would the local police. Just because. I cannot imagine the National Guard doing anything other than protecting in serving, though I could be wrong- one would have to go back to Kent State I think in order to find them in a bad situation. But that's just me, and I'm not there.

Also, what if Nixon knows and realizes just how difficult it might be to find locals who aren't inclined to sympathize with the racists? I'm giving him a pass for know, though that might change with circumstances or forthcoming info.

Cha

(295,926 posts)
54. I hear what you're saying, silvershadow.. We'll see what happens.
Sat Nov 22, 2014, 06:55 AM
Nov 2014

Last edited Sat Nov 22, 2014, 05:32 PM - Edit history (1)

Just hoping for Peaceful Protests as implored by the President, AG Holder, and Michael Brown Sr. No outside agitators.. and, no more Bully tactics from the FPD.

Michael Brown

JustAnotherGen

(31,683 posts)
55. And me Cha
Sat Nov 22, 2014, 08:20 AM
Nov 2014


I actually had to explain to a DUer yesterday in images a statement I made about the impact of the image of police dogs attacking a peaceful child protestor on the civil rights movement.

I was shocked that someone wouldn't understand that reference.

Sit ins are the way to go. If they release the dogs - then maybe well meaning people will wake up.

warrant46

(2,205 posts)
56. Well 2 weeks ago they were asleep in Wisconsin
Sat Nov 22, 2014, 08:34 AM
Nov 2014

And didn't vote !!

so 2 Right wing thugs(Walker and Schimmel) were elected. Their next step is to make my state a right to work state.

Apparently our $7.25 an hour jobs are too expensive for the business men to pay

JustAnotherGen

(31,683 posts)
58. They were conscious in NJ
Sat Nov 22, 2014, 08:50 AM
Nov 2014

When they went and voted for Christie - ignoring a flawless hard hitting liberal and progressive who has always been a Democrat. Ask me about the chances of Warren or Sanders when Buono - a flawless liberal Democrat got thrown under the bus by her party. IE - I hear ya and I feel ya!

forthemiddle

(1,373 posts)
67. Wisconsin actually had a record turnout for Mid Terms
Sat Nov 22, 2014, 12:49 PM
Nov 2014

It was nowhere near a Presidential turnout, but it was the highest Mid Term, or Governors race in 1/2 a century.
Other states were pitiful, and we didn't have a Senatorial campaign, but for Governors we were actually much better than the national average (I thing around 57%).

jwirr

(39,215 posts)
66. And this time the "dogs" will be tanks and they would look bad shooting into a setting crowd. But I
Sat Nov 22, 2014, 12:20 PM
Nov 2014

don't think they care. Could they be so shallow as to actually want to blow a whole people to pieces? I have trouble understanding these white people who are acting like this. And as you know I am white. When I try to understand my mind just draws a blank. We have no excuse.

I would like to make a profound apology to the people who face this kind of discrimination every day of their lives because of some weakness on the part of people like me. I just reread what I wrote. I have felt this way all of my life because I am German. Do you think we will ever learn?

JustAnotherGen

(31,683 posts)
71. Germany German?
Sat Nov 22, 2014, 01:54 PM
Nov 2014

Don't feel bad. I didn't know white people couldbe bigoted to black children until we left Weisbaden (then West Germany) and moved back to Western NY state in 1978. .

jwirr

(39,215 posts)
72. Actually German American. Still felt guilty for what people like me did. Probably does not make
Sat Nov 22, 2014, 02:20 PM
Nov 2014

sense but the guilt is still there. Thank you. And I honestly do not think there are explanations to some of the questions I asked in that post.

 

BruceW

(30 posts)
74. In agreement with silvershadow
Sat Nov 22, 2014, 03:16 PM
Nov 2014

After the verdict, one way or the other, there will be tension. Since the local PD is part of the tension, it makes sense to call in a third party, i.e. the National Guard.

loyalsister

(13,390 posts)
59. It''s disgusting!
Sat Nov 22, 2014, 09:33 AM
Nov 2014

I have never liked him and have heard nothing but negative assessments from people who know him personally. One person told me that he loves the death penalty.

One senator clearly dislikes him. In retrospect, her comments are delightful.


A Missouri state senator who was tear-gassed while protesting in Ferguson, Missouri, vented her frustration with Gov. Jay Nixon (D) in blunt terms early Thursday morning.

Maria Chappelle-Nadal (D), who represents parts of Ferguson, was angry enough at the way that Nixon had handled the situation in Ferguson that she tweeted “FUCK you” to the governor

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/15/maria-chappelle-nadal-jay-nixon_n_5681744.html


I think she was justified in her anger and was saying what a lot of people felt then and feel now.

Nixon's history and relationships are very telling. He had tremendous enthusiasm as a prosecutor, and he has overseen 90% of the executions in MO (as AG and gov).
His time as AG probably led to a cozy relationship with the union leaders, like the infamous Jeff Roorda. He may not want to cross them in order to protect the union relationship for the 2016 candidate for Gov. (current AG).

My feeling is that Nixon is making his disingenuous statements written by his advisors, while remaining loyal to the union that is standing by Wilson. In the end, I don't think he'll be able to have it both ways.

Michael Brown

Thanks for that ^ I hadn't noticed it before.

azmom

(5,208 posts)
70. The Ferguson community
Sat Nov 22, 2014, 01:48 PM
Nov 2014

Has exhibited a lot of patience so far. I commend them for that. It is not easy in the face of so much injustice and hatred.

Kath1

(4,309 posts)
76. The Governor has acted very irresponsibly, imo.
Sat Nov 22, 2014, 08:12 PM
Nov 2014

And the media is just as bad, if not worse. They are almost drooling over the possibility of riots and bloodshed.

davidpdx

(22,000 posts)
78. I hope when Nixon's term is over that it marks the end of his political career
Sat Nov 22, 2014, 09:05 PM
Nov 2014

I know it won't and I'm hoping for way to much.

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