Gov. Jay Nixon signs exec. order to send Missouri National Guard to Ferguson

You know...You really have to wonder, how many nights can this go on??!!

This sudden escalation coinciding with this thread mentioned (which by the way is about Dorian Johnson recanting his statement NOT officer Wilson saying anything)...is a bit disconcerting. As if they are prepping for the people on the street to get wind of this information (whether it's true or false, again, I don't know.)

originally posted by: EyesOpenMouthShut
"All media move to the command post. please do it now"
that's definitely code for we're about to do some things nobody needs to see

Which is the entire point of media.....
To expose what is going on.

Fight on CNN...it looks a group of protestors were making some sort of citizen arrest...they have a guy secured themselves...appears taht way anyway

a reply to: LDragonFire

is that an infringement on the freedom of assembly, or has that been suspended due to the state of emergency?

originally posted by: kalunom
This sudden escalation coinciding with this thread mentioned (which by the way is about Dorian Johnson recanting his statement NOT officer Wilson saying anything)...is a bit disconcerting. As if they are prepping for the people on the street to get wind of this information (whether it's true or false, again, I don't know.)

Yeah, I corrected that in my reply...mistyped...point is the same though

originally posted by: AllSourceIntel
Fight on CNN...it looks a group of protestors were making some sort of citizen arrest...they have a guy secured themselves...appears taht way anyway

Group of police at that same spot...

originally posted by: kalunom
This sudden escalation coinciding with this thread mentioned (which by the way is about Dorian Johnson recanting his statement NOT officer Wilson saying anything)...is a bit disconcerting. As if they are prepping for the people on the street to get wind of this information (whether it's true or false, again, I don't know.)

Sounds like a conspiracy.

I hear dogs barking....

Looks like a NG MP in the crowd ??

'Stand your ground'

Some aren't going to make this easy.

originally posted by: EyesOpenMouthShut
"All media move to the command post. please do it now"
that's definitely code for we're about to do some things nobody needs to see

Agreed. That german article I linked is of what happened after the media was pulled. There was another reporter as well there for a state paper, Bellevue New Democrat for Illinois who reported similar.

twitter.com...
twitter.com...

Tim is part of the 'media.' Confused why he has not been called out for not being with the other press.

He actually just asked police a question!

It appears on Rt feed that the people have finally gotten wise on how to efficiently defeat tear gas. spray bottles of water

originally posted by: new_here
Tim is part of the 'media.' Confused why he has not been called out for not being with the other press.

He actually just asked police a question!

And Tim was just told "get your asses on the sidewalk, I'm not telling you again". He's pushing it, but not getting any special treatment from what I can see.

Who are these "peacekeepers"?

Are they community members?

originally posted by: kicked
a reply to: LDragonFire

is that an infringement on the freedom of assembly, or has that been suspended due to the state of emergency?

They haven't out right and said that but it seems to be the case.

originally posted by: WhiteAlice
Following coordinated attacks on civilians and law enforcement, Governor Nixon signs executive order directing Missouri National Guard resources to Ferguson.
governor.mo.gov...

Exec. 14-09: governor.mo.gov...

abcnews.go.com...
www.nbcnews.com...

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JEREMIAH W. (JAY) NIXON, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the State of Missouri, including section 41.480, RSMo, order and direct the Adjutant General of the State of Missouri, or his designee, to forthwith call and order into active service such portions of the organized militia as he deems necessary to aid the executive officials of Missouri, to protect life and property, and it is further ordered and directed that the Adjutant General or his designee, and through him, the commanding officer of any unit or other organization of such organized militia so called into active service take such action and employ such equipment as may be necessary in support of civilian authorities, and provide such assistance as may be authorized and directed by the Governor of this state.

The move also replaces Capt. Johnson of the Missouri State Highway Patrol with the Superintendent of the same patrol, Col. Ronald Replogle:

www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov...


The National Guard is being sent to Ferguson, MO. When was the last time this happened for a protest? Please don't say Kent State. Not sure how I feel about this at all.

Kent State. Ohio National Guard.

Sounds like some of these peaceful protestors need to be shot.

Right between the eyes.

There sure are a lot of obese policeman...
lol as i typed that the obese ones were pulled out of the shot

a reply to: EyesOpenMouthShut

And i have seen people with tight face mask,looks like shirts tight to the face, not just a bandana tied around their face where the gas can just get under it by the chin lol

originally posted by: AllSourceIntel
Who are these "peacekeepers"?

Are they community members?

Yes, according to my friend with family there, they are largely clergy from the area.