Mike's Blog Round Up
August 16, 2014

We've been circumspect about looking at the big event of the week, so today we dive into the root cause of Ferguson:

We Are Respectable Negroes presents 10 Ways That Racism Killed Michael Brown and Eric Garner.

The Stay-At-Home Feminist Mom reminds us that on average a black man is shot by the police ever 28 hours.

Green Eagle tells us of the Trayvonization of Michael Brown.

Bonus Track: Sick Horses wants you to take the glorious post-election NRO Caribbean Cruise this November!

Super Bonus Track: The 45th Anniversary of Woodstock is this weekend. Dance away, me hippies!

Round-up by Tengrain who blogs at Mock, Paper, Scissors and sometimes at Liberaland. Send tips, requests, and suggestions to mbru@crooksandliars.com (with "For MBRU" in the subject line).

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