Topic: Ferguson

The Ferguson Effect comes to New York: NYPD arrests plummet in wake of officer firing in Garner case
The Ferguson Effect comes to New York: NYPD arrests plummet in wake of officer firing in Garner case August 28, 2019 Monica Showalter Cops are going Galt, this time in New York, last time in Baltimore, and before that in Ferguson. At this point, only a leftist idiot couldn't have seen this coming.
One man critically wounded by cops as Ferguson erupts in gunfire
One man critically wounded by cops as Ferguson erupts in gunfire August 10, 2015 Thomas Lifson Following a day of peaceful protest premised on the notion that the late Michael Brown had been an innocent “gentle giant,” not the perpetrator of a strongarm robbery videotaped moments before his demise.
Ferguson protesters demand paychecks for gig they were hired to perform
Ferguson protesters demand paychecks for gig they were hired to perform May 20, 2015 Thomas Lifson This would be hilarious if the consequences hadn’t been so disastrous.  #CutTheCheck.
Contemptible leftist fallback as 3 black cops indicted, ruining the race narrative
Contemptible leftist fallback as 3 black cops indicted, ruining the race narrative May 2, 2015 Thomas Lifson Real racism in the United States is found on the left far more than on the right.
St. Louis man viciously attacked on commuter train by perps citing Michael Brown
St. Louis man viciously attacked on commuter train by perps citing Michael Brown March 29, 2015 Thomas Lifson Make no mistake; a race war is being ginned up, with the assistance of major media
Why not charge 'Hands up, don't shoot' liars with perjury?
Why not charge 'Hands up, don't shoot' liars with perjury? March 19, 2015 Ed Lasky Failing to prosecute will just encourage more lying, more death and destruction when the next such incident is exploited by opportunists.
Ferguson cop shooter's story spinning out of control
Ferguson cop shooter's story spinning out of control March 18, 2015 M. Catharine Evans Something doesn't add up.
The Ferguson sniper's tale
The Ferguson sniper's tale March 16, 2015 Stu Tarlowe It was a mistake anybody could make, right?
Missouri Lt. Gov: Eric Holder 'on many occasions' seemed to 'be inciting the mob'
Missouri Lt. Gov: Eric Holder 'on many occasions' seemed to 'be inciting the mob' March 16, 2015 Thomas Lifson Cue the indignation from Eric Holder (video).
DOJ to Ferguson: Adopt Strategy That Killed Trayvon
DOJ to Ferguson: Adopt Strategy That Killed Trayvon March 9, 2015 Jack Cashill Safer to write reports, hand out awards, and watch young black men die every year by the thousands.
Holder threatens to 'dismantle' Ferguson PD
Holder threatens to 'dismantle' Ferguson PD March 7, 2015 Thomas Lifson Denied the opportunity to prosecute Officer Darren Wilson, a consolation prize.
The Danger of Police Body Cameras
The Danger of Police Body Cameras January 28, 2015 Brandon Brown Advocates think body cameras hold all the answers...but they're not even asking the right questions.
DoJ investigators reportedly find no basis for Ferguson civil rights violation
DoJ investigators reportedly find no basis for Ferguson civil rights violation January 22, 2015 Thomas Lifson Don't hold your breath for an apology from Eric Holder, who called for the investigation.
The people who shut down traffic in Boston for hours yesterday
The people who shut down traffic in Boston for hours yesterday January 16, 2015 Peter Wilson Very strange bedfellows.
Cop in St. Louis suburb near Ferguson shoots and kills black man pointing a gun at him
Cop in St. Louis suburb near Ferguson shoots and kills black man pointing a gun at him December 24, 2014 Thomas Lifson We are constantly being told that we need a dialogue on race relations. OK, let’s talk about whether police should not use their weapons and let suspects execute them.
Liberal Lies Killed the Two NYC Cops
Liberal Lies Killed the Two NYC Cops December 23, 2014 Selwyn Duke Liberals lied and people died.
Obama calls for 'patient dialogue' on murder of cops but is 'impatient' on Ferguson and Staten Island incidents
Obama calls for 'patient dialogue' on murder of cops but is 'impatient' on Ferguson and Staten Island incidents December 22, 2014 Thomas Lifson President Obama has revealed much more than he intended about his priorities in a pair of statements made public Friday and Saturday.
Searching for the Next Michael Brown
Searching for the Next Michael Brown December 18, 2014 Colin Flaherty Families are lining up to tell their stories of how racist cops killed their children For No Reason Whatsoever.
An Ugly Word Worth Keeping
An Ugly Word Worth Keeping December 15, 2014 Jeremy Egerer What do you think of when you hear "racist"?
Race-baiting mom quartet: Our sons would still be alive if they were white
Race-baiting mom quartet: Our sons would still be alive if they were white December 13, 2014 Drew Belsky Pouring kerosene on the "raging conversation" about race issues, and possibly endangering the lives of other mothers' sons.
Ferguson: The Road Not Taken
Ferguson: The Road Not Taken December 12, 2014 John K. Press Imagine how Barack Obama could have reacted to the Michael Brown shooting.
Has Black America Reached the Point of No Return?
Has Black America Reached the Point of No Return? December 7, 2014 Patricia L. Dickson Black leaders' reaction to the Ferguson Grand Jury decision is extremely disturbing.  
Liberalism and the point of no return
Liberalism and the point of no return December 7, 2014 Greg Richards What does Liberalism get you? 
Berkeley erupts in violent protest over police, racism, and 'whaddya got?'
Berkeley erupts in violent protest over police, racism, and 'whaddya got?' December 7, 2014 Thomas Lifson A friend far more plugged in than I to the scene in Berkeley warned me Friday to stay away from campus and downtown Saturday, starting at 5.
Eleanor Holmes Norton on Ferguson: 'My interest is not in what did happen'
Eleanor Holmes Norton on Ferguson: 'My interest is not in what did happen' December 5, 2014 Thomas Lifson Unusual to see contempt for the facts admitted on television.
Grand jury does not indict NYPD cop in death of Eric Garner; Mayor de Blasio blames 'racism'
Grand jury does not indict NYPD cop in death of Eric Garner; Mayor de Blasio blames 'racism' December 4, 2014 Thomas Lifson Would Eric Garner have been treated differently if he had been white while resisting arrest?  Mayor owes NYPD an explanation of his evidence.
Reducing the Republic to Political Ruins
Reducing the Republic to Political Ruins December 4, 2014 Michael L. Grable Maybe some people don't deserve an equal vote, depending on their behavior...
Bad idea to let players express their politics wearing a uniform
Bad idea to let players express their politics wearing a uniform December 3, 2014 Silvio Canto, Jr. I agree with those policemen who were offended by their actions.
Will Michael Brown's stepfather face grand jury indictment for inciting riot?
Will Michael Brown's stepfather face grand jury indictment for inciting riot? December 3, 2014 Thomas Lifson "Burn this bitch down" not incitement to riot?
No room at White House meeting for Ferguson PD, but guy named 'T-Dubb-O' advises POTUS on police-'community' relations
No room at White House meeting for Ferguson PD, but guy named 'T-Dubb-O' advises POTUS on police-'community' relations December 2, 2014 Thomas Lifson Priorities, priorities.
St. Louis Rams apologize to County Police chief...or did they?
St. Louis Rams apologize to County Police chief...or did they? December 2, 2014 Rick Moran "Hands up" gesture riles cops.
Leftist organizers are using Ferguson to rehearse the Big Ugly
Leftist organizers are using Ferguson to rehearse the Big Ugly December 1, 2014 Lee Cary Multiple far-left groups are using Ferguson as a pretext to rehearse widespread civil disobedience when the Welfare State taps the brakes. 
Standing up to Ferguson protester bullies
Standing up to Ferguson protester bullies November 30, 2014 Thomas Lifson “I got six kids to feed and you are going to get me fired.”
About Them There Four Hours
About Them There Four Hours November 29, 2014 Bill Schanefelt An important time window in the Michael Brown case gets put under the microscope.
Whites told 'not to take up space' at Michael Brown protest
Whites told 'not to take up space' at Michael Brown protest November 28, 2014 Rick Moran Whites can't speak to the media, either.
If Michael Brown were my black brother...
If Michael Brown were my black brother... November 27, 2014 David Lawrence So let’s pretend that a cop named Wilson shot my black brother.
Snow and cold quiet Ferguson demonstrators, but vandals in sunny California once again rampage
Snow and cold quiet Ferguson demonstrators, but vandals in sunny California once again rampage November 27, 2014 Thomas Lifson Inflicting damage and inconvenience on the entirely innocent. The sick and malign left.
Officer David Smith died when an enraged perp reached into his police car, got his gun, and shot him
Officer David Smith died when an enraged perp reached into his police car, got his gun, and shot him November 27, 2014 Thomas Lifson But for his willingness to use deadly force, Darren Wilson might be as dead today as his brother law enforcement officer, David Smith, of the Johnson City, NY Police.
Obama on 'Gang-Bangers,' Hoodies, and Illegals Emptying Bedpans
Obama on 'Gang-Bangers,' Hoodies, and Illegals Emptying Bedpans November 26, 2014 Jeannie DeAngelis “You know, this is a country that allows everybody to express their views.”
Is Obama Partially Responsible for Ferguson Riots?
Is Obama Partially Responsible for Ferguson Riots? November 26, 2014 Daryl Deino Another symbol of Obama's failed leadership.
Just who is driving the 'new civil rights movement' demonstrations on Ferguson?
Just who is driving the 'new civil rights movement' demonstrations on Ferguson? November 26, 2014 Lee Cary The message is in the signs, which are basically advertising. 
A sad night compounded by criminal behavior
A sad night compounded by criminal behavior November 26, 2014 Silvio Canto, Jr. This story has no happy ending.
Michael Brown Parents' Bad Influence Plays Out on the National Stage
Michael Brown Parents' Bad Influence Plays Out on the National Stage November 26, 2014 M. Catharine Evans Mother of the Year here.  Stepdad of the year, too.
NY Times publishes address info of Officer Wilson
NY Times publishes address info of Officer Wilson November 26, 2014 Rick Moran All the news that's fit to incite murder.
What we need is some pundit to write a defense of rioting
What we need is some pundit to write a defense of rioting November 26, 2014 Rick Moran It's about white privilege, man.
What Obama said about the grand jury (and what he could have said)
What Obama said about the grand jury (and what he could have said) November 25, 2014 Jim Gammon The president's agenda is showing.
Ferguson distracts from the big story: capitulation to Iran
Ferguson distracts from the big story: capitulation to Iran November 25, 2014 Thomas Lifson The suspended sanctions continue to be suspended, amounting to a $700-million-a-month gift to Ayatollah Khamenei.
Media an unbridled disgrace on Ferguson decision
Media an unbridled disgrace on Ferguson decision November 25, 2014 Drew Belsky Jaw-dropping advocacy from putative journalists.
Poll reveals public thinks there should be no Ferguson indictment and expects violent reaction
Poll reveals public thinks there should be no Ferguson indictment and expects violent reaction November 22, 2014 Thomas Lifson It is not just conservatives who are on to the race grievance industry’s exploitation of the death of Michael Brown.  A vast majority realize what is going on.
Missouri Governor declares state of emergency, deploys Guard ahead of grand jury decision
Missouri Governor declares state of emergency, deploys Guard ahead of grand jury decision November 18, 2014 Rick Moran Some men just want to watch the world burn.
Courage, Leadership, and Heart Needed in Ferguson
Courage, Leadership, and Heart Needed in Ferguson November 15, 2014 Robert Charles Where are the leaders who will go into the heart of the furnace to sow peace?
Behind the Don't Shoot Coalition in Ferguson
Behind the Don't Shoot Coalition in Ferguson November 11, 2014 Lee Cary The groups, the people, and the ideologies.
Group proposes 'Rules of Engagement' post-Grand Jury decision
Group proposes 'Rules of Engagement' post-Grand Jury decision November 7, 2014 Lee Cary A large group of community organizers are anticipating street demonstrations when the Grand Jury decision is announced on the shooting of Michael Brown.
Michael Brown's Mother Heads to Geneva but Could Face Felony Armed Robbery Charges
Michael Brown's Mother Heads to Geneva but Could Face Felony Armed Robbery Charges November 7, 2014 M. Catharine Evans Report details an ugly family brawl.
Obama and Holder Ignore Cop-Killings While Obsessing over Ferguson Shooting
Obama and Holder Ignore Cop-Killings While Obsessing over Ferguson Shooting November 1, 2014 Jan LaRue President Obama and U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder have shown exactly what they think of police officers, based on their actions in two cases.
Federal civil rights charges 'unlikely' against Officer Wilson
Federal civil rights charges 'unlikely' against Officer Wilson November 1, 2014 Rick Moran More grist for the mill in Ferguson, MO – or tinder for the bonfire, if you prefer.
Ferguson Police Break Up Ugly Brawl Involving Michael Brown's Mother, Grandmother and Cousin
Ferguson Police Break Up Ugly Brawl Involving Michael Brown's Mother, Grandmother and Cousin October 24, 2014 M. Catharine Evans Hitting relatives with pipes and stealing their take, if true,  won’t exactly win the family public support. And $1400? Seems like a lot of money to make.
Is ACORN behind violent unrest in Ferguson?
Is ACORN behind violent unrest in Ferguson? October 22, 2014 Matthew Vadum ACORN has a new name, but the mission has not changed: gin up chaos and reap the rewards.
State senator who threatened riots in Ferguson arrested
State senator who threatened riots in Ferguson arrested October 21, 2014 Thomas Lifson "If you should decide not to indict this police officer, the rioting we witnessed this past week will seem like a picnic compared to the havoc that will likely occur."
Baseball Crowd Shouts 'USA! USA!' at Ferguson Protestors
Baseball Crowd Shouts 'USA! USA!' at Ferguson Protestors October 8, 2014 M. Catharine Evans Not as accommodating as the symphony attendees from a previous stunt.
The Christian Message vs Social Justice
The Christian Message vs Social Justice September 7, 2014 Patricia L. Dickson If black pastors are preaching Social Justice in place of the Christian message taken straight from the bible, there is no wonder the black community is in so much disarray.
Something is rotten in America
Something is rotten in America September 7, 2014 David Lawrence Obama was supposed to unite red and blue, white and black.  Instead he has made divisiveness his specialty.
White Cop Fatally Shot by Black Felon; No Riots
White Cop Fatally Shot by Black Felon; No Riots September 6, 2014 Michael Filozof Strange how these things work out.
Holder to announce major probe of Ferguson police
Holder to announce major probe of Ferguson police September 4, 2014 Thomas Lifson ISIS agents may roam the ramp at Minneapolis Airport, but Holder is using DoJ resources in search of racism in Ferguson.
Kansas cops fatally shoot unarmed teen 16 times, media and DoJ silent
Kansas cops fatally shoot unarmed teen 16 times, media and DoJ silent August 31, 2014 Thomas Lifson You probably haven’t heard about the case of Joseph Jennings, the unarmed Ottawa, Kansas 18 year old who was shot 16 times by police. Perhaps because he was Caucasian?
Brown's Funeral, the Exploiters, and America's Police
Brown's Funeral, the Exploiters, and America's Police August 26, 2014 Lloyd Marcus Obama and Holder have shared their uncomfortable experiences with police as black males.  Allow me to offer a few of my numerous anecdotal encounters with police.
Ferguson logic: rebuild local businesses 'or it's going to be be hell to pay'
Ferguson logic: rebuild local businesses 'or it's going to be be hell to pay' August 25, 2014 Thomas Lifson "If you don’t rebuild those businesses we looted and torched, we’ll loot and torch some more – until you do."
The beatification of Michael Brown
The beatification of Michael Brown August 25, 2014 Thomas Lifson After the video appeared of the robbery and theft, a new narrative was needed for Michael Brown. The New York Times steps up and portrays his angelic nature.
The Absurdity of Linking Ferguson and Climate Change
The Absurdity of Linking Ferguson and Climate Change August 24, 2014 Sierra Rayne Not even a smidgen of logic or reason here.
Forget the facts in Ferguson -- progs want an indictment
Forget the facts in Ferguson -- progs want an indictment August 24, 2014 Trevor Thomas The liberal media is already laying the groundwork for the next round of riots in Ferguson
Over $200k already donated to support Office Darren Wilson
Over $200k already donated to support Office Darren Wilson August 22, 2014 Thomas Lifson It's a start
Ferguson and Eric Holder's Violent Past
Ferguson and Eric Holder's Violent Past August 21, 2014 Jason Kissner It’s by no means clear that the nation's chief law enforcement officer has always articulated his views in ways that are lawful.