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Missouri Governor just announced a state of emergency
Office of Missouri Governor Jay Nixon ^

Posted on 11/17/2014 12:21:21 PM PST by CatOwner

Details of executive order at link.


TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Missouri
KEYWORDS: ferguson; gentlegiant; michaelbrown; nationalguard; obamasfault; pantsupdontloot
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To: Chewbarkah

There are about 3 or 4 scenarios where Darren Wilson gets a lesser indictment.


101 posted on 11/17/2014 1:53:49 PM PST by BunnySlippers (I LOVE BULL MARKETS . . .)
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To: bgill

“Any crackers still within 50 miles of Ferguson better bug out NOW!”

Unless anyone is planning on going on an urban safari. Camouflaged as lost, white, clueless, middle-class douchebags, but armed to the teeth via legal concealed carry. Safari should include multiple parties, some armed with concealed vidcams as well.


102 posted on 11/17/2014 1:55:17 PM PST by catnipman (Cat Nipman: Vote Republican in 2012 and only be called racist one more time!)
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To: BunnySlippers

But it’s going to get a lot warmer there by next week, they’ll be able to be out in the streets 24/7.


103 posted on 11/17/2014 2:06:04 PM PST by blondee123 (THE PEOPLE OF AMERICA HAVE SPOKEN. NOVEMBER 4, 2014!)
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To: CatOwner

Executive Order 14-14

WHEREAS, the City of Ferguson and the St. Louis region have experienced periods of unrest over the past three months; and

WHEREAS, the United States Department of Justice and St. Louis County authorities are conducting separate criminal investigations into the facts surrounding the death of Michael Brown; and

WHEREAS, the United States Department of Justice and St. Louis County authorities could soon announce the findings of their independent criminal investigations; and

WHEREAS, regardless of the outcomes of the federal and state criminal investigations, there is the possibility of expanded unrest; and

WHEREAS, the State of Missouri will be prepared to appropriately respond to any reaction to these announcements; and

WHEREAS, our citizens have the right to peacefully assemble and protest and the State of Missouri is committed to protecting those rights; and

WHEREAS, our citizens and businesses must be protected from violence and damage; and

WHEREAS, an invocation of the provisions of Sections 44.010 through 44.130, RSMo, is appropriate to ensure the safety and welfare of our citizens.

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 Sections 44.010 through 44.130, RSMo, do hereby declare a State of Emergency exists in the State of Missouri.

I further direct the Missouri State Highway Patrol together with the St. Louis County Police Department and the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department to operate as a Unified Command to protect civil rights and ensure public safety in the City of Ferguson and the St. Louis region.

I further order that the St. Louis County Police Department shall have command and operational control over security in the City of Ferguson relating to areas of protests, acts of civil disobedience and conduct otherwise arising from such activities.

I further order that the Unified Command may exercise operational authority in such other jurisdictions it deems necessary to protect civil rights and ensure public safety and that other law enforcement agencies shall assist the Unified Command when so requested and shall cooperate with operational directives of the Unified Command.

I further order, pursuant to Section 41.480, RSMo, 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 protect life and property and assist civilian authorities and it is further 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 to carry out requests processed through the Missouri State Highway Patrol and ordered by the Governor of the state to protect life and property and support civilian authorities.

This Order shall expire in thirty days unless extended in whole or in part by subsequent Executive Order.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of Missouri, in the City of Jefferson, on this 17th day of November, 2014.


Jeremiah W. (Jay) Nixon
Governor

ATTEST:


Jason Kander
Secretary of State

104 posted on 11/17/2014 2:07:53 PM PST by deport
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To: 1066AD

St. Louis is run by the Dims—and has been for decades. The prosecuting attorney (Robert McCulloch) is a Democrat and he knows exactly what is going on inside that grand jury room. Guessing his minions have been trying their best to secure an indictment against Officer Wilson, but the jurors aren’t buying. The assistant DAs who have been presenting the evidence have told their boss there won’t be an indictment and McCulloch, being a good party man, is telling Nixon to prepare for the worst.

Lest we forget, Nixon made a hash of it the last time around and this will be another epic fail.


105 posted on 11/17/2014 2:43:23 PM PST by ExNewsExSpook
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To: MOgirl; Charles Henrickson
Stay armed and stay swiveled.

DEFCON 2

106 posted on 11/17/2014 2:44:33 PM PST by tomkat
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To: tomkat

Hello,

We are prepared to handle what happens. It does break my heart that the city I love (yes, despite the many issues) is in this position. The poster child for insanity. However, many “former” protestors have learned a lot from this situation and are working to change things in a productive way, not in a way that brings harm and violence. That gives me hope.

MOgirl


107 posted on 11/17/2014 3:01:00 PM PST by MOgirl (STAND)
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To: MOgirl
Well, I hope y'all weather this safely, and that the 'kill whitey' scum plaguing your area (and our nation) meet a fitting, fatal end.

I'm originally from Southern Illinois, vicinity of Rend Lake (but that was before there was a Rend Lake)  d:^)
Still have family over in the Fairview Heights & Wood River areas, and spent a good bit of time in STL over the years.

Glad to hear you're prepared .. with any luck, your only exposure to it all will be on the nightly 'news'.

108 posted on 11/17/2014 3:18:30 PM PST by tomkat
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To: yefragetuwrabrumuy

You should be a quoted philosopher.

Brilliant comment.


109 posted on 11/17/2014 3:38:23 PM PST by CorporateStepsister (I am NOT going to force a man to make my dreams come true)
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To: Old Sarge
Or is it “bruthas”?

That works also.

110 posted on 11/17/2014 4:29:05 PM PST by Tonytitan
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To: BunnySlippers

Right after the looting and burning.


111 posted on 11/17/2014 4:42:06 PM PST by SgtHooper (Anyone who remembers the 60's, wasn't there!)
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To: BunnySlippers

A firearms refresher course outta start up a nice hot riot!


112 posted on 11/17/2014 4:47:47 PM PST by SgtHooper (Anyone who remembers the 60's, wasn't there!)
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To: Southside_Chicago_Republican

I don’t believe so. It just means there would have been another incident somewhere else that would have been elevated. The program is what’s important; not the place.


113 posted on 11/17/2014 4:54:07 PM PST by Helen
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To: Just another Joe

Thanks for the ping.


114 posted on 11/17/2014 4:56:44 PM PST by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Le//t Freedom Ring.)
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To: Helen

I see. This was a situation that could be exploited. “Never let a good crisis go to waste.”


115 posted on 11/17/2014 5:47:37 PM PST by Southside_Chicago_Republican (If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.)
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To: AU72

2 degrees here and falling - about 75 miles away.


116 posted on 11/17/2014 5:49:02 PM PST by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Le//t Freedom Ring.)
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To: Capt. Tom

The low temps will probably just be another excuse to “light em up”.


117 posted on 11/17/2014 5:51:21 PM PST by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Le//t Freedom Ring.)
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To: SoFloFreeper

St. Louis and Kansas City are unique in our state, because the city government is totally separate from the county government.

I think that is likely the reason for the language, in case the “protests” move from Ferguson ( part of the county) into the city.


118 posted on 11/17/2014 5:57:44 PM PST by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Le//t Freedom Ring.)
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