Obama calls for police to respect protesters in Ferguson, Missouri
President Barack Obama on Thursday said that police should respect protesters after four nights of racially charged demonstrations in Ferguson, Missouri, over the recent police killing of an unarmed black teenager.
Why weren't paramedics on the scene within minutes to see if they could save this teen's life? What's wrong with the police in Ferguson?
Ferguson's population is 2/3 black but it's police force matches the racial demographics of Fox News' viewers.- LOLGOP
The World Is A Safer Place Without Saddam
- ‘Holy sh*t!’ Watch as Ferguson cops fire tear gas and bean bags at news crews
- Missouri troopers to take over Ferguson security
- Governor of Iraq Sunni heartland says U.S. to help against militants
- Islamic State militants mass near town north of Baghdad
- Obama weighs strategy against Islamic State
- Ukraine crisis sends NATO 'back to basics'
The politicians who tell you 'Obama is coming for your guns' are the politicians who are coming for your Social Security.- John Fugelsang
Every politician left & right who's spoken out agrees we must demilitarize the police. IF ONLY THERE WERE SOMETHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT IT.- LOLGOP
Our Pentagon Needs Policing
White House and State Department officials who were leading U.S. efforts to rein in Israel's military campaign in the Gaza Strip were caught off guard last month when they learned that the Israeli military had been quietly securing supplies of ammunition from the Pentagon without their approval.
Give me the beautiful brilliant tormented depressed souls over the Cheneys & Limbaughs who never knew an anguished day or sleepless night.- John Fugelsang
Republican Shenanigans
- Conservatives Attack Reporters For Being Arrested In Ferguson
- Ohio kids devastated after officer shoots tame deer in front of them: ‘It was my best friend’
- Louie Gohmert suspects ‘undocumented Democrats’ are bringing Ebola across the border
- Mall cop ignores racist harassing Seattle protesters and pepper sprays black bystander instead
- FL school board candidate keeps accidentally saying he supports creationism in science class
- Bitterness Defining Alaska's Republican Senate Primary
Why Do Ferguson's Police Look Like Soldiers?
Police officers responding to protests in a St. Louis suburb Wednesday night were outfitted in fatigues, wore gas masks and body armor, carried military-style rifles, and were backed by tank-like armored vehicles as they sought to clear the streets.
Next up on Fox News: The case for impeaching Obama over Ferguson, followed by a discussion about how impeachment is a liberal scam. - Top Conservative Cat
The Man Who Will Decide On Prosecuting The Cop Who Killed Michael Brown. FYI: Prosecutor's Dad Was Killed By A Black Man
Bob McCulloch is in a difficult situation.
As St. Louis County prosecuting attorney, McCulloch is responsible for deciding whether to pursue criminal charges against the police officer who fatally shot 18-year-old Mike Brown on Saturday outside a low-income apartment complex in Ferguson, Missouri.
Rick Perry is fueling speculation that he'll run in 2016 by visiting the Iowa State Fair. Unfortunately, he hurt his chances by holding a two-hour conversation with that butter sculpture of Kevin Costner.- Jimmy Fallon
Rock The Voter News
- Lewis Black Says ‘F*ck You Rush Limbaugh… (Robin Williams) Was My Friend’
- The share of arrests for marijuana possession has more than tripled since 1991
Apple Store Slurs Gay Customer
Apple Stores are perhaps the most respected retail establishments in the world, racking up more revenue per square foot than any other large retail chain on the planet. Of course, not all retail store employees live up to expectations, and one Portland, Oregon Apple retail location now finds itself in hot water following an unfortunate incident involving anti-gay discrimination.
Yesterday a fight broke out between the Oakland Raiders and the Dallas Cowboys during a joint practice. Referees told them there's a proper way for NFL players to settle their disputes. It's called murder. - Conan O'Brien
Today I'm proud to live in a society where mental illness shaming gets trumped by mental illness shaming-shaming.- John Fugelsang
Scientists at the University of Illinois think they may have found a way to stop cancer cell growth using venom from bees, snakes, and scorpions. Because apparently cancer cells stop growing when you're dead.- Seth Myers
Business/Tech News
- Oil recovers from surprise supply rise to end higher
- The reign of payday lenders may soon be over
- Decision could boost use of popular weed killer
- India talks to buy French fighter jets still on: minister
Auto Loans Reaching Out To High Risk Borrowers. Isn't That The Mistake Housing Lenders Made?
U.S. auto loans jumped to the highest level in eight years this spring, fueled by a big increase in lending to risky borrowers, according to a report Thursday by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
There's a luxury Middle Eastern airline that's going to start offering first-class passengers a suite with bedrooms, a kitchenette, and shower. United Airlines says you can enjoy the same amenities if you cancel your flight and stay home.- Conan O'Brien
The Kardashians are mad. They're outraged that they've been robbed three times this year but the police haven't caught the culprits. Los Angeles police said if only there was a video record of what goes on in the Kardashian home.- Conan O'Brien
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Odd News
- Mom, son find wooly mammoth tusks 22 years apart
- Santa Claus and Rockettes stop traffic in NYC
- Saks barks legal threat at pet firm Snaks 5th Avenchew
- Wisconsin police arrest intoxicated driver, 13
- Pilot's artificial arm detaches while landing
Time To Deflate Photo
Oh, yum, I am going to make that this weekend. They have the best fruit here in Costa Rica and I just got my social security check.
Peace.
