After Attorney General Eric Holder announced he was leading an “aggressive” investigation into the Michael Brown shooting, he told reporters he hoped his visit to Ferguson, Mo., would have a “calming influence” on the area. That was in August, and the protests in Ferguson continue tonight, with looting breaking out again earlier this week.
We all know what the real nightmare scenario is with the announcement of Holder’s resignation, but what does it mean to the protestors of Ferguson and their supporters?
I'm sad that Eric Holder is resigning, but at least he unleashed a giant 'fuck you' on the ferguson police before he left. #DOJ #Ferguson
— Beefaroni (@ashleybuccille) September 26, 2014
Is that his “lasting legacy?”
#ferguson why did Holder give up? I thought he was down for the fight. Whatup?
— LOOKING FOR A NAME (@happykarigirl) September 26, 2014
SMH. For Eric Holder to resign during the Ferguson investigation and ISIS war it had to he something "Scandal" bad. #cnn#holderresigns#obama
— Allen Love (@Allenlove) September 26, 2014
Why is Eric Holder resigning?!!…..the #Ferguson debacle??
— BEYNCEcallmeDVA (@BEYNCEcallmeDVA) September 26, 2014
https://twitter.com/thymiane3000/status/515328010237399041
So I'm assuming Eric Holder resigned so he could be more extremely involved in Ferguson. Or I'll be sadly disappointed…
— Caramel San Diego (@KissMyJ_azz) September 26, 2014
Mr. Holder, respect is earned, and kept on a daily basis. You don't get to have respect when you have not deserved it. Ferguson alone…
— Jane McClain (@PlainJaneinCA) September 26, 2014
Mr. Holder, just how you have behaved to the town of Ferguson, a place you will never hang your hat, or open a small business. You are bad.
— Jane McClain (@PlainJaneinCA) September 26, 2014
https://twitter.com/ThomHaye/status/515310201579511808
Resigning to cover his own ass is apparently more important to Holder than #Ferguson.
— PissedOffPeasant (@mikepfingston2) September 26, 2014
https://twitter.com/SmittySmittyT/status/515304945026080768
@NewzFiend what did holder do for ferguson? u r still rioting there, looting, etc. pointless
— Gingersnap_ (@Gingersnap_) September 26, 2014
still kinda shock Eric Holder is stepping down with #Ferguson still on the table
— Joel Green (@meanjoelgreen) September 26, 2014
@petefrt another reason for holder to resign in disgrace. his visit to ferguson was an embarrassment.
— edgar sawtelle (@roninbaron) September 25, 2014
https://twitter.com/eye_nev/status/515288617888276480
https://twitter.com/MaliceSweet/status/515286603741134848
Obama had Eric Holder go to Ferguson then resign. Uhm. Did he leave his notes?
— Ste|Lar (@SimplySassy1) September 25, 2014
https://twitter.com/AlexrelaxG/status/515277908794163200
https://twitter.com/Tilacore/status/515262891801714688
https://twitter.com/mostsavagebeast/status/515263457021919232
https://twitter.com/LucienSenna/status/515257214534438912
Awww Eric Holder swooped into Ferguson, made a bunch of promises, and now disappears… I'm sure it's nothing personal
— DidSheSayThat (@SonnieJohnson) September 25, 2014
https://twitter.com/TrapTheGOD/status/515250965092765696
I really believe the nonsense in ferguson had some type of influence on Holder resigning
— Rest Well, Kobe (@Drea_TheCreole) September 25, 2014
If Eric Holder resigns, what does that mean for #Ferguson ??? Just when I thought there would be justice for Mike Brown this happens.. smh
— LaShae Peterson (@Shae332) September 25, 2014
Eric Holder has left the family of #michaelbrown hanging and all the other families gunned down by these murdering kkkops. #ferguson
— Abstract Investments (@Abstract_Hakeem) September 25, 2014
So does anybody know the real reason Eric Holder is resigning? Not the bullshit reason we being fed! #Ferguson http://t.co/wp87iPWcMu
— That's "Mr. Savage!" (@donttrolldante) September 25, 2014
Was never sold on the "Federal Investigation" of MURDERER #Darrenwilson but Eric Holder running away just confirms the BULLSHIT! #Ferguson
— That's "Mr. Savage!" (@donttrolldante) September 25, 2014
Meanwhile, speaking of a calming influence, here’s the scene tonight in Ferguson:
For the record: This is the second riot this police chief has incited. He needs to resign. https://t.co/HBIxtcLPsU #Ferguson
— Antonio French (@AntonioFrench) September 26, 2014
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