No Federal Charges Against Officer Wilson

Here's a shocker:

Justice Dept. to Recommend No Civil Rights Charges in Ferguson Shooting

 

Comments

[MarkO]

Let the DOJ release all memoranda as did the grand jury.

Oh, first again.

Yawn.

[MarkO]

About chatting with those 5000+ Thai women . . .

[henry]

That's what the media will do instead of report this fact Mark.

[NKvirusedand back]

Will the racialists loot/burn Holder's DOJ offices?

[MarkO]

Can we last another 2 years?

[matt]

The activists are off to the Selma protests now....nothing to see here...move along....Keep the racialist pot bubbling....

[anonamom]

I want my tax money spent on this refunded.
Tonight.

[Dave (in MA)]

Has the riot been scheduled yet?

[Jack is Back!]

#WhitePrivledgeMatters

[James D.]

I have my doubts, MarkO.

The damage Zero can do just with regulations and mismanagement (or sabotage, if you prefer) of our foreign policy, if someone doesn't push back against him somehow, is unimaginable.

[matt]

First news out of Davos; Pharrell and Al Gore are getting together for a "We are the World" set of concerts around the world in Spring.

Anyone taking odds on rainouts?

[Iggy]

Which office does Wilson go to to get his reputation back?

[Jack is Back!]

JamesD,

I think Boehner inviting Bibi was the first marker/warning. This could get real interesting on how the Congress exerts its own authority and autonomy independent of the executive. Not many, or none, national security or foreign affair actions where Congress takes the lead over the Executive that I can remember.

[NKvirusedand back]

I generally agree with this (been making similar points for several years here.) It is a a definite opportunity to shape a conservative-libertarian'ish' governing majority, but it won't be easy to implement.
http://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/01/21/civil-war-brewing-for-the-cultural-left/

[NKvirusedand back]

JiB-- Boehner definitely pulled a nice move with the Bibi invite and not talking to the Obummer about it in advance. We need to see the follow through on the budget and EO repeals.

[henry]

Yes. Ignore Obama and his wish list. Invite Bibi, pass a sensible budget, pass sensible corrections to bureaucratic overreach (EPA, etc), a make Obama dance to Congress's tune.

[Jane]

Justice Dept. to Recommend No Civil Rights Charges in Ferguson Shooting

I'm shocked - not. Everyone got paid off, a few cops got killed, black people have been kept in line. Win/win for the administration.

[Jane]

I have an idea - let's have a troll -feeding free thread!

[Ben]

jane,

I agree with you on all points.

[DublinDave]

Me too.

[BunkerBuster]

Count me in.

[Kathy Kathenberg]

I believe it is well within my concepts of social justice to agee also.

[Eric in Boise]

I have an even better idea. Let's have a 1-800 thread.

You know, troll free.

[Dana Ward Gilbert]

BS. She is a troll. I should know because its me.

[Anne]

No she is not a troll you fascist pig she is actually me.

[NKvirusedand back]

henry@7:31-- you succinctly summarize why I urged everything be done to elect a Repub Senate in 2014, Everything you list can be accomplished with just a wee bit of political will. It will grow the economy, add real jobs, allow the Fed to raise interst rates 25 basis points on time which supports the virtuous 'strong dollar' cycle, and position the Repub nominee for 2016. But will McConnell do it? Jeez I hope so.

[Eric in Boise]

Don''t know who's socking all of our friends, bit it ain't me.

[NKvirusedand back]

Maguire: sock puppet master?

[Jack is Back!]

Are there other trolls that our puppet didn't mention? It seems to me we only have a select audience unlike other webistes where the pollution is EPA enforcement worthy.

[Eric in Boise]

Hey, those socks all have JiB's avatar! It's him, I tell you! Him, not me!

Zombie Rod Serling's latest: The Monsters are Due on JOM.

Chilling.

[Iggy]

Julia

[Miss Marple]

Bog 5-alarm fire in an apartment house in Edgewater, New Jersey.

Fox says residents have been evacuated.

Am still wondering about that mansion fire in Annapolis.

[Jim Miller]

Here's a cynical thought: The investigation was closed because by the Obama administration because they realized it had cost them more votes than it had gained them.

(I do believe -- in fact I think this is obvious -- that it cost them more votes in the November election than it gained them. I do think they know that, now, though they didn't expect it. I am undecided about how much truth there is in that cynical thought. But we are talking about Sharpton, Holder, and Obama, so a certain amount of cynicism is appropriate.)

[henry]

Well, the follow on live at home / arm in barrell on the interstate stunt might have caught their attention. Getting laughed at is bad for their self image.

[James D.]

Jim Miller @ 8:27

I don't think there's any doubt at all that that's what happened.

And I don't think it's possible to be too cynical where Zero & company are concerned.

[lyle]

Our local NBC affiliate managed to make the entire half hour about Precious except for the weather forecast. How could they not work him into that as well? Seems like a, er...slam dunk.

[Jim Miller]

lyle - Was the weather bad there in Idaho?

[Jack is Back!]

EiB,

Good catch:)

We are watching Big Bang Theory reruns. Frederick's favorites. I can fully understand the concept and cast. The guy who plays Sheldon is one of the best "actors" as in artists I have seen on TV in quiet a while.

Fun series.

[lyle]

It was pretty nice for Jan., Jim. 38F and partly cloudy. Precious thanked the crowd for the "balmy" weather. I know this only because I tuned into the local sports talk radio station on my way home and even THEY were replaying parts of his speech. Gah! No respite.

[Miss Marple]

Jack,

I enjoy that series, too, although once in a while it's a little too risque. It is very well-written.

[narciso]

the rest of the report, is totally gruber:

http://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2015/01/analysis_freed_forme.php

[Jack is Back!]

The reason Frederick and I needed a little more space in the garage to get the heat cycle just right.

http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/crux/2015/01/16/thorium-future-nuclear-energy/#.VMBdIsZKr0A

[narciso]

how truly moderate are they:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/afp/article-2920253/Wests-defence-Charlie-Hebdo-worries-moderate-Asia-Muslims.html

[jorod]

Have you ever noticed how the president panders to everyone but the taxpayers? Watching the State of the Union speech the other night I had a feeling of deja vu. I felt like it was 1972 and George McGovern had won the election. Those who do not know history are condemned to repeat it. Did you know that when Jimmy Carter was president the top tax rate was 63% and the economy was in a coma?

[narciso]

We have Volodya right where we want him:

http://www.interpretermag.com/ukraine-live-day-338-ukraine-says-russia-is-sending-more-units-to-ukraine-amidst-intense-combat/

[Buckeye]

So what kind of weasel words can we expect from Goodell? Bet he is wishing this season was a distant memory.

[Eric in Boise]

Good Lord, that NJ apartment complex fire is horrific.

[Miss Marple]

Well, Goodell better stay far away from megyn Kelly, who thinks that they shouldn't get to play in the Super Bowl because they are cheaters.

The sports guy she was interviewing, older thin-faced guy, said that the penalty is in the rule book as a fine and losing a draft pick.

Oh, biy, she REALLY went off then, said SHE had read the rules and quoted from it indicating MORE could be done, and she thought they shouldn't get to play.

The sports guy said the public would never stand for it and she said she thought he was wrong. She said cheaters shouldn't get to play.

It was really funny to see her go after him, because he didn't expect it at all!

[Miss Marple]

Eric, I thought it was scary on my TV. In person, what a nightmare!

[narciso]

yes, what's up with that fire:

they should had stuck with the 'hawt' mayoral candidate,

http://hotair.com/archives/2015/01/20/paris-mayor-well-have-to-sue-fox-news-for-claiming-there-are-muslim-no-go-zones-in-our-city/

[Buckeye]

Another Megyn moment.

I was hoping for Colts vs Packers and have zero emotional investment, so mostly don't care.

Goodell will have to do something. NFL integrity (oxymoron!) on the line.

[narciso]

well how long have they been doing this, is a question that comes to mind?

[Emily Litella]

WHAT'S ALL THIS TALK ABOUT BALL DEFLATION??

WHY WOULD ANY GUY DO THAT?? IT JUST SOUNDS SO VERY PAINFUL!

[Buckeye]

Beats me. I didn't even know about the allegations of cheating in the past.

[Miss Marple]

narciso,

Last November when the Colts played them they noticed the ball situation then and called it tot he attention of the NFL, which, of course, did nothing, letting another situation blow up out of control.

Democrat rules.

[DrJ]

Be still my heart (WSJ):

Vice President Joe Biden said Wednesday he might enter the 2016 presidential race even if it would mean facing off against Hillary Clinton—a scenario that could force her and other potential Democratic candidates to rethink how they would position themselves in the primary.

MrsJ's response? "If he wins, it would be time to think of moving out of the United States."

[Miss Marple]

Nytol.

I am still recovering from the SOTU thing last night.

[narciso]

well Napoleon and Petain, not to mention Boulanger aren't one offs

http://www.france24.com/en/20150118-poll-nearly-half-french-oppose-mohammed-cartoons-charlie-hebdo-free-speech/

[Bill Belicheck]

You're damn right I ordered the Code Red! You just weakened a Super Bowl today, Megyn.
(Although I have to admit you look damn hot doing it)

[Sandy Fluke]

I can deflate some balls.

[Jane on Ipad]

Great Whittle/Klavin video - check Insty.

[Emily Litella]

Footballs?

Oh. That's very important.

Never mind.

[Eric in Boise]

The only thing better than a troll free thread is a sock thread :)

[H. Clinton]

Balls? I ain't in no ways got 'em. Ah've come too faaaar to suck ' em.

[Skoot]

I'm quite pleased Bibi is coming over to rub Obama's nose in his Iran mess.

And Menendez appears pissed enough about the Cuba deal to override a veto. A nice start to the year, cause it's the first one that's the hardest. After that...rats from a sinking ship.

[Frau Fußball]

Which came first, the cheating or the ball deflation?

[Captain Hate]

I'm loving that the NFL owners get to see their pathetic little crap weasel stumble his way through another scandal in the runup to the Super Bowl. Too bad I can't do pictures because somebody had an image of Goodell having drinks with Kraft and his child squeeze the night before the game.

But nothing to worry about; they're still making tons of money and that's all that matters.

[Dave (in MA)]

Cap'n, you might like this:

(link to .zip file)

You'd need a .flac player.

[Dave (in MA)]

That's a recording of this: http://inconstantsol.blogspot.com/2008/02/ken-vandermarks-free-fall-trio-live.html

[jimmyk]

I still remember the Pats pulling out the snowplow to clear the field for the winning field goal in that game back in '82:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-videos/09000d5d82a3b1ae/Films-Encore-The-snowplow-game

Seems like there's a long traditions of questionable sportsmanship there in New England.

[Captain Hate]

Thanks Dave; I like Free Fall and have a couple discs by them.

[Captain Hate]

Nytol

[MarkO]

The football deflation flap seems to be a scandal along the lines of the UVA gang rape.

At half time of the game, the officials discovered that at least 11 of the balls were underinflated by 2psi and one by less than that.

Unless the referees were in on the alleged cheat, the second half was played with fully inflated footballs, (a condition that should be checked by a doctor if it lasts more than 4 hours) causing Tom Brady and his team to score 28 unanswered points.

Oh, the humanity.

There are scientists here who can explain that a deflation of 2psi is about 7% and could be brought about by a change in temperature from 77 to 40 degrees.

[narciso]

well Brady's track record, suggests reason for skepticism, circumstances Gisele has noted on occasion,

[GUS]

I've merely heard snippets of Oblahblahs nonsense from last night. It was exactly as I expected. More of nothing.

[Publius of Idaho]

Be sure to factor in the humidity as well, Mark.

[DrJ]

Be sure to factor in the humidity as well, Mark.

Ah! The psychrometric tables! That brings back memories of freshman Chemical Engineering!

[jimmyk]

Would the temperature and humidity only affect the Patriots' footballs and not the Packers'?

[GUS]

Because the Patriots cheat.

[Iggy]

The Patriots are in the position of a witness caught lying in one area.

[GUS]

Belichek and Pete Carroll. 2 of a kind.

[pagar]

Good Morning!
Hope it is a beautiful day where ever you are.

Does any American know why we are giving money to
Iran?

http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2015/01/302647/

"Obama Administration to Award Iranian Regime $11.9 Billion Through June"

[Captain Hate]

Maybe Goodell can clear Aaron Hernandez for the Super Bowl because rules don't really matter. Kraft should at least give him a full playoff share.

[Marlene]

We are driving to NH today to attend our friend's funeral. Please take a minute today to call a friend and share a memory. Be good.

[anonamom]

Marlene--peace be with you.
We are all on the same journey.

[Buckeye]

pagar @ 6:37

Probably the requisite bribe to get them to pretend like the negotiations are bona fide.

[Jane]

I'm pretty devastated by all the allegations against the Patriots.

[Dublindave]

Debacle over abortion bill.

I gotta hand it to you Republicans, you really are f****ng incompetent.

[Captain Hate]

The football deflation flap seems to be a scandal along the lines of the UVA gang rape.

I hope your legal arguments are better constructed than this.

[anonamom]

Today's must-read: How the Congressional Reps totally f upped the abortion bill they promised to pass today, but won't be.

http://thefederalist.com/2015/01/22/why-everyone-should-be-terrified-by-the-gops-abortion-bill-debacle/#.VMDqoqZQDFs.twitter

One step forward, two steps back. It's going to be a long two years.

[NKvirusedand back]

DD- how 'bout them Ferguson PD Fed Civil Rights Charges, that'll show those crackers!!... wait.. no charges?... and the Ferguson pols and Clayton Cty DA are Dems?.... wait....but you told us....

[Janet - healthy and jolly as a joker!]

I'm pretty devastated by all the allegations against the Patriots.

from a non-sports junkie....the story seems kinda dumb.
Other fans love to hate the Patriots because they're good.
Wasn't there a deal about "the ball" for the World Cup too?
It all seems silly to me.

[Jack is Back!]

Marlene,

Safe trip.

One of Frederick's classmates (6th grade), a kid he played with many times both here and his house, just lost his dad. 45 years old. Brain cancer. Leaves a wife and 3 young kids. Funeral mass this Saturday in which Frederick will serve along with other classmate servers.

Pretty tough on the kids in school. In fact, he is the first parent I know of in 8 years there that passed and left behind a young family. So prayers, please for this young family as they move forwared without husband and dad.

[Miss Marple]

Good morning, all.

Deflategate continues here in Indianapolis, as you might suppose.

Belichick is supposed to have a press conference this morning, but whether he will address this or not is anyone's guess.

The deflation had to have been done by someone on the sidelines or the ball handler. 11 of the we were all deflated to the same pressure, which does not seem like an accident.

The Colts footballs were the regulation pressure and had not been deflated.

As to who knew about this, that's going to be difficult to prove. Probably they will get to blame an overhelpful ball boy who did it to "help the team" because he knew Brady preferred a softer football. Brady and Bellichick, of course, will swear they knew nothing about it.

The ball handler will get fired (and Kraft will deposit a large amount in his bank account) and everything will go on as before.

Democrat rules.

[Captain Hate]

Other fans love to hate the Patriots because they're good.

That's not true.

[Jack is Back!]

From "poppin' fresh' but pretty clever and funny as hell: Chris Hayes, Man of 1,000 Faces.

http://pjmedia.com/eddriscoll/2015/01/21/chris-hayes-1000-faces/

h/t Insty

[Miss Marple]

I should have typed "11 of the 12 Patriots footballs were all deflated to the same pressure" in my previous post.

I know we don't normally correct typos, but my flub sort of made the sentence unclear.

[NKvirusedand back]

Sorry but I completely agree with McConnell on this. The Legacy Media and the Progs are desperate to change the subject from the budget, EO repeal and ObummerCare repeal, and Obummer's support for Jihadis all over the world. A war on women meme is just what they want the next few months. Let the House do all of its budget business first and send those to the Senate, then the issues for which they weren't specifically elected in '14 and aren't vital in '16 can be passed. BTW, as a strong constitutional constitutionalist and federalist, I think the federal courts and congress have no business in regulating abortion. That is a social and ethical issue for 57 state legislatures to decide. Of course, Roe changed that and dragged the Federal gov't into the abortion matter, so here we are. And further BTW, after Obummer forces Senate Dems to filibuster popular legislation and he vetoes other possible legislation, that will be a better time to send the late term bill to the Senate and make vulnerable Dems squirm in filibustering a partially bornm child protection bill.

[henry]

Miss M, the 12th ball was likely the kicker's. Flat balls are no fun to kick. (Kicking the air out of balls is fun).

[Sandy--I Stand with Walker 2016--Daze ن]

From yesterday's thread:

Only thing that didn't seem seem right was the smell--I don't recall any popcorn drifting through the streets in Iraq.
I don't know about Iraq, but Afghanistan (in my experience) stank like diesel fuel, shit, and unwashed ass, with the smells of rotting or burned mammal (of one kind or another) and nitroglycerin thrown in from time to time. Hard to describe, but hard to forget.
Not sure that would be a movie enhancing experience for most people....
Posted by: Soylent Red | January 21, 2015 at 02:23 PM

About the same in Iraq, Soylent.
Smellovision to go with iMax, Panovision, Cinemascope; perhaps it is not the future we are waiting for.

But, it was strange to see all of the details so finely wrought, and not actually smell the environment too.