they made the news; thats what good it did

see there are lots of people that agree with what those football players did (they tend to side with brown); there are also a lot of people that agree with the cops calling them out (they tend to side with wilson)

interestingly enough both groups seem to benefit from the exposure; it made my facebook go all "rar rar rar"

12/2/2014 8:59:16 AM

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"Have we discussed the St. Louis PD's response to the 5 Rams players walking onto the field with their hands up in support of protesters? Can we discuss that now?"

it was fairly hypocritical of the Rams, seeing as how the Raiders had their hands up in the first quarter yet the Rams dumped 52 points on them in a shutout.

12/2/2014 9:01:45 AM

they were just raisin tha roof

12/2/2014 9:04:09 AM

Yeah should have been dealth with internally by the Rams if they had a problem with it. That is their job and making statements like that on the job is for their employer to decide as long as what they are doing isnt illegal. If people want to support someone, despite the cops claiming all the evidence says otherwise, that is their choice and so long as they are doing it in a legal and peaceful manner then who gives a fuck.

12/2/2014 9:24:03 AM

Brown's step father, Louis Head, being investigated by the police for inciting a riot. This was from when after the grand jury decision was announced, he screamed out "BURN THIS MOTHERFUCKER DOWN"

12/2/2014 11:42:54 AM

wow, Ferguson police are retarded. things were calming down, this will just get people pissed again.

12/2/2014 11:47:24 AM

Should Darren Wilson be investigated for that too?

12/2/2014 11:49:46 AM

yet people will still be quick to hitch their wagons to the Ferguson PD
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I wonder why?

12/2/2014 11:52:01 AM

because he incited a riot?

12/2/2014 12:11:42 PM

He said, and I quote "Burn this motherfucker down". So yes indict him for inciting a riot.

12/2/2014 12:27:23 PM

just came to post the story

http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/02/justice/ferguson-protests-investigation/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

I hope they lock his terrorist ass away for good

12/2/2014 12:31:06 PM

is anyone investigating the guy who said "fuck the police" for sexual assault?

12/2/2014 12:41:05 PM

i dont know; did any police get fucked?

12/2/2014 12:45:15 PM

http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2014/12/how-police-unions-keep-abusive-cops-on-the-street/383258/

Roorda is one of those cops that got fired, then became head of the police union.

12/2/2014 12:53:00 PM

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"is anyone investigating the guy who said "fuck the police" for sexual assault?"

They dress like they want it

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12/2/2014 1:06:00 PM

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"Well my issue is their spokesman's stance of 1. Incorrectly citing their first amendment rights , and 2. Insinuating that the PD, who plays a role in crowd control and player safety, might withdraw their protection. Cause, you know....like....yeah....the first amendment is protecting free speech from government retaliation, so to speak. The PD isn't in danger of the Rams infringing on their free speech. Its the other wayaround. The Rams pplayers are in danger of the police (an agent of the govt.) infringing on their free speech. And I'm very uncomfortable with a PD making veiled threats like this. Insinuating that if they don't get their way and the the support of the private citizens, then they will cease to do the jobs they are sworn to do."

Agree 100%, but I thought the threat was in reference to hired security roles, not official police duty roles. No sworn duty to perform security there. Still a dick move to do so; and I don't think it would hold legally anyways.

12/2/2014 1:19:04 PM

I heard the rioters in St. Louis are murdering white people with hammers now. Some guy leaving a bar got bludgeoned to death.

12/2/2014 1:20:18 PM

^^ He referred to players and fans "being under the watchful protection of St. Louis' finest..."

So, you're right in that he may have been referring to an off duty cop paid to provide security at a sporting event. Which, heh, lies in a very gray area. So I guess the off duty cop could choose to let a mob storm the field and just not do anything.

^ that was thought not to be related to the unrest stemming from the grand jury decision

[Edited on December 2, 2014 at 1:43 PM. Reason : carat]

12/2/2014 1:41:56 PM

I'm sure plenty of fans don't wan St. Louis' finest protecting them.

12/2/2014 1:52:32 PM

the Rams can easily find people to replace off duty police, the police who currently work those off-duty roles will be pissed about losing their sweet gig

12/2/2014 2:05:04 PM

The cops aren't the bad guys, but their leaders are making them seem like the bad guys. This isn't an us vs. them scenario, it's not cops vs. black people. It's people just wanting justice and accountability.

12/2/2014 2:06:15 PM

People complaining about the rams having their hands up.

In a thread titled

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"unarmed black teen executed by police"

but that's none of my business

12/2/2014 2:06:32 PM

apparently the police and Rams are arguing about the definition of apology now

12/2/2014 2:12:56 PM

Cops should set up speed traps near practice until they get an apology.

12/2/2014 2:17:38 PM

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/12/02/where-outrage-st-louis-bosnian-community-sees-hammer-murder-as-hate-crime/

12/2/2014 2:46:42 PM

12/2/2014 2:50:08 PM

based on the information available right now, ^ seems to be as much a hate crime as michael brown being shot

12/3/2014 8:03:54 AM

http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/02/us/charles-barkley-on-race/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

This pretty much covers a lot of my thoughts on the whole thing.

12/3/2014 8:36:03 AM

What makes his opinion credible? Just because he's a celebrity?

12/3/2014 8:47:05 AM

^that's just a turrible thing to say, knucklehead.

12/3/2014 8:56:22 AM

Charles Barkley

Former basketball player and fatty
Basketball legend
Racial issue opinion haver
Sportsball commentator and talking head




For real though, who gives a fuck about what Charles Barkley thinks? That is just tension flaming banter on the part of CNN as far as I'm concerned. I think CNN should interview sociologist, policy makers, lawyers, congressmen and women, city council men and women, aldermen, business owners in the community, etc... about what they think the real problems and solutions are.

12/3/2014 9:00:12 AM

why have Fox News and idiots on Facebook perepetuated the false narrative that there has not been outrage about the beating death of Zemir Begic? It has been reported in every major media outlet, and people are certainly outraged. What outrage are missing? People took to the streets to demonstrate against the murder literally that very night, did they not react quick enough?

[Edited on December 3, 2014 at 9:10 AM. Reason : actually i know why, you don't need to answer]

12/3/2014 9:09:53 AM

In order to be outraged you apparently have to destroy property, loot, vandalize, and assault law enforcement officers standing around trying to keep the peace. It's especially helpful if you have someone standing around yelling "Let's burn this motherfucker to the ground."

While people need to learn how to be outraged.

12/3/2014 9:11:45 AM

You agree with this clown.

12/3/2014 9:12:58 AM

Might not even be related to Ferg, but again, the Post-Dispatch love sensational headlines.

Six shot in suspected holdup at St. Louis bar popular with off-duty cops

http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/six-shot-in-suspected-holdup-at-st-louis-bar-popular/article_33503b67-ec0b-570e-af58-a699771c4ed6.html

12/3/2014 9:52:47 AM

saw this on twitter

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/12/03/1349063/-Black-Police-Association-in-St-Louis-take-bold-stand-to-support-the-Rams-football-players#

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"THE ETHICAL SOCIETY OF POLICE, is the primary voice of African American Police Officers in St. Louis City, and as such it COMPLETELY SUPPORTS THE ACTIONS OF THE ST. LOUIS RAMS FOOTBALL PLAYERS IN WHICH THEY SHOWED SUPPORT FOR THE FAMILY OF MICHAEL BROWN BY ENTERING THE STADIUM WITH THEIR HANDS UP. We think that their actions were commendable and that they should not be ridiculed, disciplined or punished for taking a stand on this very important issue which is of great concern around the world and especially in the community where these players work. THE STATEMENTS OF THE ST. LOUIS POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION DO NOT REFLECT THE OPINIONS OF THE MAJORITY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN POLICE OFFICERS IN THE DEPARTMENT BECAUSE THERE ARE NO AFRICAN AMERICAN OFFICERS ON THEIR GOVERNING BOARD AND THEY HAVE A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MEMBERS. The Ethical Society of Police has been the primary bridge between African American community and the police department for many years. The Ethical Society will use its best efforts to continue to work with the community leaders and the Department of Justice to address issues that affect our community such as racial profiling, police brutality and disparities in hiring and disciplining practices of African American Officers."

12/3/2014 1:20:17 PM

I don't know why the Rams thing is such a big deal... it's free speech. (even though the "hands up" gesture is based off of a false narrative)

12/3/2014 1:46:12 PM

here's more fuel to the fire.

"N.Y. cop not indicted in chokehold death" -CNN

[Edited on December 3, 2014 at 2:49 PM. Reason : s]

12/3/2014 2:47:17 PM

are we going to get another ferguson in NYC now?

when does that cleveland kid shooting cop go to grand jury?

holy fuck if he gets off ..

12/3/2014 3:37:12 PM

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""I can't breathe! I can't breathe!" Garner said repeatedly, his cries muffled into the pavement."

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"The New York City Police officer reassigned after using a chokehold on Staten Island resident Eric Garner, who later died, had been sued twice before for civil rights violations. The two suits against officer Daniel Pantaleo, first reported by SILive.com, came in June, 2013, and February, 2014."

Honestly I hope they riot. If citizens on these grand jurys can't do the right thing, they deserve to lose some property.

[Edited on December 3, 2014 at 4:14 PM. Reason : .]

12/3/2014 3:59:05 PM

Its clearly time for #notallniggers

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12/3/2014 4:15:28 PM

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" are we going to get another ferguson in NYC ?"

It would be understandable if we did. The cop choked a man to death for selling loose cigarettes.

Then the cops arrested the guy who filmed the entire thing.

12/3/2014 4:47:49 PM

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" when does that cleveland kid shooting cop go to grand jury? holy fuck if he gets off .. "

Officer who fatally shot Tamir Rice judged unfit for duty by police in 2012


http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2014/dec/03/officer-who-fatally-shot-tamir-rice-had-been-judged-unfit

12/3/2014 5:25:51 PM

NYPD are too prepared for terrorism. their officers will blot out the sun. nothing will happen.

12/3/2014 5:39:02 PM

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"#notallniggers"

I keep reading this as #NoTallNiggers

12/3/2014 5:42:59 PM

a guy who used to be good at basketball said it so it must be true

12/3/2014 5:43:43 PM

^^racist

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12/3/2014 5:53:19 PM

YOU PEOPLE ARE TOO DAMN TALL

12/3/2014 6:01:43 PM

Hahahahaha one of my FB friends called the protesters "useful idiots". I don't think there is a more appropriate term.

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12/3/2014 6:31:38 PM

going to NYC for vacation tomorrow. vacation rioting.

gas mask - check

bullet proof vest - chest

poster board and sharpe - check

12/3/2014 7:03:42 PM