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[DemocraticWing]

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[Cali_Democrat]

1. What kind of actions do you think he should take? nt

[DemocraticWing]

2. At the very least, call Gov. Nixon.

At the most, send in the FBI to take over the case. Clearly the local police can't handle it.

[Cali_Democrat]

4. I'm not sure a phone call does much...

...and the FBI is already investigation the shooting.

[krawhitham]

7. Why assume they have not already talked on the phone?

[sabrina 1]

9. Clearly the police are out of control, what do you think should happen in a democracy when the

are killing citizens then brutalizing those who are protesting yet another such killing?

Those people are in danger from those police who are even attacking the media now as they did with OWS.

We are sending troops to defend OTHER people in OTHER countries, I think since we the people PAY for that protection, it's past time to send the National Guard to restore peace there and then let someone else take over the case of the murdered teen, and start arresting those cops who violated the rights of anyone there.

[randys1]

3. the god damn DEM Gov needs to do something first

[elleng]

10. Yes

[steve2470]

21. agreed ! nt

[oldandhappy]

5. Where are the elected officials in Ferguson, and Missouri?

Repubs want states rights. So, show us some state action!

[elleng]

8. Yes

[elleng]

6. This is not a job for the President,

this is a job for the Governor, the mayors, and other LOCAL elected officials.

The Governor has said he'd be there tomorrow. Let's hope he takes some decisive action.

[Stellar]

18. Now that's what I'm talking about!

Let the states elected officials do their job first. The gawdamn mayor can call out the Natl. Guard if need be. Why is everybody screaming for Obama to make a move first?

[elleng]

20. because people want to blame him, think he's a king, or something.

[Stellar]

23. Ah yes...it's that King Obama thing!

[TransitJohn]

11. LOL.

Obama's actions would likely be to back up the fucking po po, giving his history. Occupy, etc.

[sabrina 1]

17. Remembering OWS maybe the American people need to seek help, as our Whistle Blowers are now

outside this country. The UN did try to intervene during OWS to stop the brutality of the police against the protesters. Nothing came of that, I don't believe there was even a response, at least not that I am aware of.

[alcibiades_mystery]

13. Amen

Jay Nixon should go there, read the riot act TO THE FERGUSON and ST. LOUIS COUNTY POLICE (who rioted tonight), the resign.

And Obama needs to get his head out of his ass on this on the double quick.

The police forces of Ferguson and St. Louis county attacked the citizens of a town tonight, violently and without provocation.

[Cali_Democrat]

19. Disagree.

Let's face it, Obama is radioactive. ANYTHING he does will be examined with a microscope and the story will become all about him. The media would do their usually duty. It's how they roll.

If anything, Obama should put pressure behind the scenes. Overtly getting involved would be a mistake and it would take the spotlight away from the insane police and put it squarely on Obama.

[nashville_brook]

14. it's time for the adults to take over

[NYC Liberal]

15. Why not call on the GOVERNOR?

That's who needs to be leading here.

[steve2470]

16. President Obama has been briefed

President Obama was briefed tonight on the situation in Ferguson, Mo., by adviser Valerie Jarrett and Attorney General Eric Holder.

https://twitter.com/ColleenMNelson/status/499767787028762624

White House correspondent for The Wall Street Journal; intense Kansas Jayhawks fan and marathon runner when I escape the office.

[sabrina 1]

24. And according to CNN the Gov is supposed to go there tomorrow. Reporter stated they do not know

if that is only because of the uproar asking why no action has been taken by the Governor so far.

The militarization of the police was also mentioned on CNN, and the reporter who was there in Ferguson stated that he saw very little rioting that it was mostly peaceful protests which made 'the militarization of the police even more remarkable'.

The arrests of two journalists was also mentioned, and as the reporter said, although this is about the teen who was killed by the police, the story of the arrest of reporters is likely to get even more attention for this story.

[jwirr]

22. While I think the National Guard should be brought in I have some problems with this. What makes

us think that the Missouri NG will obey an order from anyone in this situation? They are local and may have the same feelings as the cops.