Cpt Ron Johnson for Mayor of Ferguson (Police Chief?)!

[ChisolmTrailDem]

Receiving a standing ovation now on MSNBC at rally for Mike Brown.

He's speaking about a colleague last night telling him that he's changed, was he tired or upset? He said he was upset because he had just met some of Mike Brown's family and he was sad.

I saw the 2:00am presser this morning and I could tell then that something was bothering him. But I concluded he was exhausted. I was wrong.

He's a hero to the people there, and deservedly so.

[HipChick]

1. I have to give him credit..

He is a media star...

[nolabear]

3. I think he's a star because he's the bridge between the sides. And he's brilliant.

That brilliance comes from realizing that being vulnerable and having heart doesn't make you weak. I'd be willing to bet that he won't be able to pay for a meal in that town for years.

[ChisolmTrailDem]

4. Decades, even, on the free meals. This rally is what the community needs. It's good. nt

[nolabear]

9. It is. It's a voice, dignity, insistence on being heard. And with work it will endure.

I hope to be part of that work.

[ChisolmTrailDem]

10. I think we're witnessing history here. I know that sounds like a 'Duh!' statement,

but I think this will lead to change. What change will look like, I'm not sure but I hope it's a positive outcome.

[nolabear]

11. Sometimes things, even "duh" ones, need to be said. A lot. With feeling.

This is different. People are coming out and saying "We are Americans and we matter!" And they look like what they are.

This is history. You're right.

[ChisolmTrailDem]

13. I had to post an OP about it. Rev just put the spirit in every black person in this

country and has made TPTB look like small by comparison.

[gordianot]

2. Makes you wonder if the current Mayor or Police Chief has met with the family?

That is common most places when such events occur.

[Dems to Win]

5. Captain Ron Johnson will be the next Governor of Missouri

You're thinking too small

[MoonRiver]

12. That would be awesome. But I doubt he could get enough down state votes to win.

[DURHAM D]

6. I was thinking the next Gov. of Missouri.

[ChisolmTrailDem]

7. That would be ok with me, too. nt

[gordianot]

8. It was obvious he had the brains in the room.

[pintobean]

14. That would be a step down. /nt