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Showing Original Post only (View all)John Lewis Tweet:I'm deeply troubled by the bombing in Colo. It reminds me of another period. These [View all]
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John Lewis ✔ @repjohnlewisFollow
I am deeply troubled by the bombing in Colorado. It reminds me of another period. These stories cannot be swept under the rug #NAACPBombing
9:54 AM - 7 Jan 2015 ,174 Retweets 1,058 favorites John Lewis ✔ @repjohnlewis
http://theobamadiary.com/2015/01/07/a-tweet-or-two-205/
FBI is investigating whether the explosion was an act of domestic terrorism
Sanders said no one was injured in the explosion and there was only minimal damage to the exterior of the building.
She added that a can full of gasoline had been placed near the device, but did not ignite in the explosion
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Sanders said authorities have identified what she called a potential person of interest in the explosion.
She described the individual as a white male believed to be around 40 years old.
Sanders said he is balding and may be driving a 2000 or older model, dirty, white pick-up truck with paneling, a dark colored bed liner, open tailgate, and a missing or covered license plate.
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The NAACP chapters president, Harry Allen Jr., told The Gazette he would wait for the outcome of the investigation before labeling the explosion a hate crime.
MOre..
http://www.buzzfeed.com/stephaniemcneal/fbi-joins-probe-into-explosion-near-colorado-naacp-chapter#.tlYmxGQPy
I stand with Rep John Lewis~ It's sounds like Luck that the gas can didn't ignite and no one was hurt.
"Sanders added that the FBIs Denver field office is working with the Colorado Springs Police Department at the scene. The Denver Post reported agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives were also on scene."
Anyone with information was urged to call (303) 435-7787
Sean Jordan @seanjjordan
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The #NAACPBombing hashtag is starting to trend now NOT because of media, but because of so many people pointing out relative media silence.
4:28 AM - 7 Jan 2015 463 Retweets 229 favorites
Let's Help It Out.. #NAACPBombing
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John Lewis Tweet:I'm deeply troubled by the bombing in Colo. It reminds me of another period. These [View all]
Cha
Jan 2015
OP
Thanks for Rec, Cali Democrat. They're wise to not label it a "hate crime" until all the facts are
Cha
Jan 2015
#3
Thank you for the report from North Carolina, F_P. It sounds very lucky that it didn't go off and
Cha
Jan 2015
#9
Of course this bombing in Colorado Sprinds reminds John Lewis of another period.. bless his
Cha
Jan 2015
#10
Sorry, I was so busy when you asked that question.. but Ford_Perfect gave the best answer.. so
Cha
Jan 2015
#29
Should go viral. A civil rights leader, a living treasure, and a member of Congress sees a problem.
freshwest
Jan 2015
#14
Don't know if you saw this.The #NAACPBombing hashtag is starting to trend now NOT because of media..
Cha
Jan 2015
#16
It was that smug SCOTUS Roberts who said racism was over when they "gutted the Civil Rights Act"
Cha
Jan 2015
#21
You can always tell who the "non-right wing" racists are when they claim it too.
Behind the Aegis
Jan 2015
#23
Yes, not all of them are on the insane rw. Like that guy that just got his named removed for
Cha
Jan 2015
#24
That's what makes things so confusing and dangerous; it isn't just the insane RW, like you said.
Behind the Aegis
Jan 2015
#28
Oh Gawd! Sounds like too many people have no compassion, empathy, or understanding..
Cha
Jan 2015
#30
It sure as hell looks like it.. just because they weren't successful doesn't lessen it.. it only
Cha
Jan 2015
#40
Thank you she for knowing how important this is.. to get it out there since the US "media" isn't
Cha
Jan 2015
#48
Hey napkinz.. just saw this, too.. even the "media" is reporting on the media's lack of coverage..
Cha
Jan 2015
#54
And the corporate media says "shh, maybe they won't notice that we are inciting racial violence"
Dont call me Shirley
Jan 2015
#51
From now on, I am calling it the Bundy effect. Foxnews makes a mint off it every night.
Rex
Jan 2015
#63