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ManiacJoe

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42. That would be 9pm Eastern, 6pm Western.

Reply to robinlynne (Reply #40)

Mon Nov 24, 2014, 08:53 PM

Nov 2014

That is the late end of any normal national broadcast.

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If Darren Wilson is not indicted, what do you think the reaction will be in cities across the USA? [View all] bbernardini Nov 2014 OP

Don't know but whatever it is, it won't be over in 48 hours. Xipe Totec Nov 2014 #1

I predict a media dud. I think protesters and citizens will react peacefully and the media ChisolmTrailDem Nov 2014 #2

I think there will be many peaceful protest demonstrations. upaloopa Nov 2014 #3

People have had time to think about this and I suspect they realize that a peaceful protest will be jwirr Nov 2014 #4

Similar to when Zimmerman was acquitted (nt) Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #5

Zimmerman wasn't a cop. Zimmerman went to trial. n/t Joe Magarac Nov 2014 #26

in LA olddots Nov 2014 #6

This JohLast Nov 2014 #11

Nationwide peaceful (mostly) protests. Police will arrive in riot gear, some people will use it as uppityperson Nov 2014 #7

This... tenderfoot Nov 2014 #38

Mass protests no doubt. And rightfully so. JaneyVee Nov 2014 #8

Define, "Mass" ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #18

National. JaneyVee Nov 2014 #22

Actually, we've had a couple of protests already Le Taz Hot Nov 2014 #58

Sometimes... murray hill farm Nov 2014 #9

Sadness and isolated acts of vandalism (a few broken windows, maybe a cop car smashed)... devils chaplain Nov 2014 #10

In most cities, little to nothing in the way of violence. Throd Nov 2014 #12

It looks like the change in announcement time is providing the clues R B Garr Nov 2014 #13

Alternatively, they are giving the media time to coordinate ManiacJoe Nov 2014 #39

at 8Pm central? robinlynne Nov 2014 #40

That would be 9pm Eastern, 6pm Western. ManiacJoe Nov 2014 #42

Okay. But why alternatively? It could even be simultaneously. R B Garr Nov 2014 #45

Most People Realize There Won't Be Indictment SoCalMusicLover Nov 2014 #14

Just like Rodney King! Get your guns white people! PAProgressive28 Nov 2014 #15

In Ferguson ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #16

+1 and a big old Snorty laugh JustAnotherGen Nov 2014 #24

I have no idea but George Carlin nailed it 7 years ago Va Lefty Nov 2014 #17

Cops will know they have free reign to murder any black American with impunity. MohRokTah Nov 2014 #19

I think many town/cities will have demonstrations over the next few weeks. oldandhappy Nov 2014 #20

I think you're right. Le Taz Hot Nov 2014 #59

Probably some violence followed by denial that there is violence. maced666 Nov 2014 #21

I hope it's peaceful. bigwillq Nov 2014 #23

People in other cities will probably be upset and feel robbed of justice again. dilby Nov 2014 #25

You really want to see shit burn. Throd Nov 2014 #29

It's a rush for some people to see it and they won't be hurt, I guess. freshwest Nov 2014 #52

What would that accomplish? bigwillq Nov 2014 #33

It would not accomplish anything. ManiacJoe Nov 2014 #41

"collectively stupid"..? Really? R B Garr Nov 2014 #46

Yes, it accounts for all groups, cops and protesters a like. ManiacJoe Nov 2014 #49

Okay, but maybe it's not about trashing anything for the Ferguson citizens, R B Garr Nov 2014 #56

peaceful protest too wimpy for ya? elehhhhna Nov 2014 #34

What is wrong with you? 840high Nov 2014 #44

We may find out. It is useless to speculate. nt longship Nov 2014 #27

Outside of Ferguson.....a big bunch of nothing. nt Captain Stern Nov 2014 #28

Widespread small peaceful demonstrations in cities. Nt hack89 Nov 2014 #30

my gut feeling,, explosion... ppl have had it up to here^^^ juxtaposed Nov 2014 #31

I don't think anyone will care outside of the immediate area. PeteSelman Nov 2014 #32

Isn't there football on Monday nights? Mika Nov 2014 #35

Black Friday stories will permeate the news more than Ferguson, branford Nov 2014 #36

meh GeorgeGist Nov 2014 #37

The question is how will the police react to a peaceful protest. hobbit709 Nov 2014 #43

If there's a hassle the cops will start it.They always do. easychoice Nov 2014 #50

Nothing... Blue_Tires Nov 2014 #47

That's pretty much my assessment too. It will fade, Wilson will move on and given a bit of RKP5637 Nov 2014 #53

I was already a hardline cynic... Blue_Tires Nov 2014 #55

Indifference. (nt) Inkfreak Nov 2014 #48

I expect cops to bust heads of innocent peaceful protesters in Ferguson. MohRokTah Nov 2014 #51

Hundreds of thousands will peacefully protest SomethingFishy Nov 2014 #54

Nobody is expecting an indictment. Just more protests. gollygee Nov 2014 #57