Remember “hands up, don’t shoot”? The slogan defined the anti-cop protests in the aftermath of the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo.
We have known for some time that the “hands up” claim was probably a lie. Thanks to the Department of Justice’s investigation, we now know that “don’t shoot” was probably fabricated too.
DOJ report finds no evidence Ferguson, Mo., teen said, 'Don't shoot' http://t.co/LubNlBu1Qp pic.twitter.com/TJBSjeyqVN
— MarketWatch (@MarketWatch) March 4, 2015
Like Breitbart.com editor Joel Pollak said, “Wow.”
https://twitter.com/JohnRiversToo/status/573226352754753536
That's because #HandsUpDontShoot was a total fabrication that the Loony Left bought hook, line and sinker. @joelpollak #FergusonReport
— The Galtington Post (@reardongalt) March 4, 2015
https://twitter.com/jabney8/status/573239296108339201
Exactly:
"Hands up, don't shoot" and the growing power of protest memes: http://t.co/zPGzxeI4gn pic.twitter.com/wBUP8LAJv6
— Fast Company (@FastCompany) August 20, 2014
Related:
Flashback: 30 photos of clueless pro-Michael Brown protesters chanting ‘Hands up, don’t shoot’