As Twitchy reported, tensions escalated in Ferguson, Mo., as people took to the streets in anti-police protests over the shooting of a black teenager named Mike Brown. The protests turned violent with riots and looting.
Where is President Obama?
Once Obama gets done with his 18 holes of golf, he's sure to throw gas on the #Ferguson fire. That's what community organizers do.
— Sam Valley (@SamValley) August 11, 2014
It's times like this because of #Ferguson a calm voice like Obama's would be welcome, but he's busy summering in The Hamptons.
— Kathleen McKinley (@KatMcKinley) August 11, 2014
https://twitter.com/VVolf_/status/498529892770643969
The community stand in the street. Chants for President Obama to step in. #Ferguson #MikeBrown pic.twitter.com/9eCXeb1Ok9
— St. Louis American (@StLouisAmerican) August 10, 2014
Be careful what you wish for. Twitter users have some predictions about what oh-so-brilliant statement Obama will offer up.
How long before Obama takes a minute away from Martha's Vineyard to state that if he had some sons, they'd look like the Ferguson Looters.
— Dondi's Girl (@dantes_daughter) August 11, 2014
https://twitter.com/redsteeze/status/498727275563864064
"The QuikTrip acted stupidly."
— jon gabriel (@exjon) August 11, 2014
Laugh or cry? We say both.
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