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[daffy]

Just got back from the toilet and what is this? Police snatching people out of the crowd like a claw crane.

Malik going in on provocateurs

 

[dreams]

I mean... you roll up in armored trucks, bring out fully armored military style gear, turn on that siren, then yell to the crowd, "DE-ESCALATE THE SITUATION."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVEMM47hxYc

 

[kendrid]

why tf are they using the lrad again?

Was thinking the same thing. We need a feed from that end of the street.

 

[FiggyCal]

The cop is not going to face anything, won't even be arrested to stand trial.

Well. This is the beginning of the end.

 

[Badosh]

https://twitter.com/CajunReign/statuses/501557847550083072

The police or National Guard?

Just joining since last night, so.

 

[KuwabaraTheMan]

If there are not massive firings after this is over...

They need to completely clear the deck.

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

https://twitter.com/CajunReign/statuses/501557847550083072

Is that confirmed? Good lord...

 

[Talyn]

Was thinking the same thing. We need a feed from that end of the street.

The Vice feed seems closer to that side.

 

[CitizenCope]

Great quick interview with Malik Shabazz.

 

[BennyBlanco]

Just watched the i am michael brown feed for a couple mins. Glad to see the situation has de-escalated from what it was last night.

 

[Chie Satonaka]

https://twitter.com/CajunReign/statuses/501557847550083072

Shocking. I'm shocked that the blue brotherhood would mock protesters.

 

[Gonzalez]

I'm happy that Sheppard Smith is covering this. The only true "Fair & Balanced" host on FOX.

 

[cartoon_soldier]

If there are not massive firings after this is over...

It's not going to happen.

 

[kendrid]

Tim's stream has the cops with the siren. People are 'unlawfully assembled in the street' and they need to move.

 

[Icanplaythat]

Stream update:

https://news.vice.com/article/live-from-ferguson-missouri (Tim/Vice-no comment section)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmqHVKNZkhM (Tim/Vice via YouTube-same as above)
http://new.livestream.com/accounts/9035483/events/3271930 (I am Mike Brown Live from Ferguson, MO)
CNN
MSNBC

More as they come. I can add a FoxNews link if requested.

 

[dreams]

It's not going to happen.

Yup. Pretty sure they'll find an excuse to cover everything. At most, I'm sure people will get a slap on the wrist. This shit is so depressing.

 

[Byakuya769]

It's not going to happen.

Nope. That us versus them attitude is part of police culture. When officers try to do community outreach programs, I rarely see them get supported internally. All about them stats.

 

[TheAbsolution]

Cops are on the bullhorn. They are saying the protesters are "unlawfully assembled."

 

[FamousLastX]

"Buddy on the right side of the street you are unlawfully assembled."

...I didn't know one person could be an unlawful assembly

Edit: unless they said everybody and not buddy that would make more sense!

 

[kingkitty]

Unlawful assembly?

lol

 

[Miggytronz]

Internal provocateurs!!!!

 

[mre]

This Vice guy is always so unprepared in terms of supplies. Last night he needed an extra iPhone cable after his broke, and I think every time he's been on I've heard him asking other journalists if they had any water with them.

Great coverage, but God damn, bring your own damn water.

 

[Miggytronz]

Cops are on the bullhorn. They are saying the protesters are "unlawfully assembled."

Is it because they are no longer marching and are blocking a major intersection?

 

[El Odio]

So the sidewalk is lawfully assembled but the street isn't?

 

[dreams]

"Buddy on the right side of the street you are unlawfully assembled."

...I didn't know one person could be an unlawful assembly

Edit: unless they said everybody and not buddy that would make more sense!

Pretty sure I heard "buddy" as well. I'd like to know their reasoning for how these people are "unlawfully assembling" (hint: there is none).

 

[Kitschkraft]

The police or National Guard?

Just joining since last night, so.

I'm assuming police officers.

I think that the NG is just protecting the command center.

 

[Talyn]

So the sidewalk is lawfully assembled but the street isn't?

Standing still is also apparently illegal now.

 

[FamousLastX]

So the sidewalk is lawfully assembled but the street isn't?

If you're standing still you're also unlawfully assembled and may be subject to arrest they just announced.

 

[kendrid]

Is it because they are no longer marching and are blocking a major intersection?

"you are standing in the middle of the road."

They can't get their tanks through...

 

[jhmtehgamr20xx]

Is it wrong that I'm listening to music and reading this thread for updates instead of just watching the stream lol?

 

[mre]

LOL there's a guy walking around with a yield sign.

 

[Crosseyes]

So the sidewalk is lawfully assembled but the street isn't?

Standing still is also against the law right now.

 

[Vyrance]

Unlawfully assembled? What kind of bullshit is that

 

[ErasureAcer]

This shit is ridiculous. No standing still. What if someone with a condition, like bad legs, can't walk too long...they don't have a right to protest?

 

[Ultryx]

So the sidewalk is lawfully assembled but the street isn't?

You know, I would say yes as to not disturb the flow of traffic. In this situation though that's a freaking joke. Plus the police are blocking the hell out of the main street, so what's the difference?

SMH.

 

[HP_Wuvcraft]

So now I'm reading Brown actually paid for the cigars?

 

[Dali]

The cop is not going to face anything, won't even be arrested to stand trial.

So Brown, turned and rushed the cop unarmed? I'd say that this version of events is so unbelievable there's no way its true and if this does go to trial no jury in their right mind buy it. Then again apparently Trayvon Martin started talking like a cartoon villian the night he was murdered with such choice quotes as "you gonna die tonight" and my personal favorite "oh you got me" after having been shot and the jury bought that.

 

[dreams]

"If you are not moving, you may be subject to arrest."

What the fuck is this bullshit?

 

[ReignofSparrows]

This voice over the speaker is really annoying.

 

[Femmeworth]

The cop on the loudspeaker sounds so annoyed, it's precious.

I like the guy that yelled back, "Fuck you."

 

[tjohn86]

So now I'm reading Brown actually paid for the cigars?

Link?

 

[Boke1879]

So now I'm reading Brown actually paid for the cigars?

Even though it's irrelevant and they probably can't interview the store clerk. He's probably a witness.

He could clear that whole issue up.

 

[mre]

This voice over the speaker is really annoying.

Asshole is using such a patronizing "dad" voice.

 

[TheJLC]

I like that guy on the bullhorn. He must be so annoyed that he has to repeat that over and over for multiple days.

 

[Officerrob]

Nope. That us versus them attitude is part of police culture. When officers try to do community outreach programs, I rarely see them get supported internally. All about them stats.

Unfortunately, this is true (and a large part of why I'm no longer an officer)

 

[Icanplaythat]

This voice over the speaker is really annoying.

Agreed, but at least he's being semi-polite.

 

[Chie Satonaka]

I think "Hands up, don't shoot" has run it's course, guys.

 

[everyday math]

@FergusonUnity: "If you are standing in the street or standing still you may be subject to arrest" says dude in tank. Or murder, right? #MikeBrown #Ferguson

Human race we need to evolve and grow wings. If we're flying we're not standing still or on the street.

 

[Jakten]

"If you are not moving, you may be subject to arrest."

What the fuck is this bullshit?

They want to protect the protesters. What if someone gets a blood clot from lack of circulation?

 

[Sophia]

So now I'm reading Brown actually paid for the cigars?

That's what one of the protesters interviewed on the Vice News stream said.