whenever somebody says like “so what did you do today?” just look off into the distance and say “the right thing”
whenever somebody says like “so what did you do today?” just look off into the distance and say “the right thing”

For those who are interested, here’s the firsthand account from the Amnesty observers’ team, who are still in Ferguson, of what they experienced last night. You can also find some of the personal Twitters of the team members on that page.
If you’re just catching up, this is Amnesty USA’s press release from when they first dispatched observers (their own link is broken) and a more personal blog post from a member of the delegation.

Two ways of dealing with tear gas grenades from comrades in Turkey: Either submerge them in water. Make sure you can close off the container cause the gas will still spread for a while. Or throw them in the fire so the gas burns off before it can spread.

Drake: You... you don't hate me? Nicki Minaj: You idiot! That's all in your head. Drake: But... I hate myself. Rihanna: Those who hate themselves cannot love or trust others. Drake: I am wicked... a coward... weak... and... Beyoncé: If you know yourself, you can be kind to others. Drake: I hate myself. But... I might be able to love myself. I might be able to stay here. Yes. I am nothing, but I... I am myself. I wish to be myself. I wish to stay here as myself. I am worthy of living here! Nicki Minaj: Congratulations! Rihanna: Congratulations! Beyoncé: Congratulations! Lil Wayne: Congratulations! Jay Z: Congratulations! A$AP Rocky: Congratulations! Jhene Aiko: Congratulations! Kanye West: Congratulations! DJ Khaled: Congratulations! Birdman: Congratulations! Nebby: Congratulations! Sandi Graham: Congratulations! Drake: Thank you!

grizzled protagonist: yeah, i made a text post or two back in the day. but i put that life behind me. shady agent: you were the best in the business, and that's why we need you back to make one last text post grizzled protagonist: [inhales wearily] ok. one condition, though: no gifs. i only post jpegs. shady agent: [smiles, revealing heavily artifacted teeth] that won't be a problem


Going on right now in Ferguson: Police are raiding a church that has been stocked with medical supplies, food, and tear gas recovery kits for community members engaging in protests. This cannot be allowed to continue.
Stand up, speak out.
No words. She was also with Talib who was told by police to keep his hands up or they’ll blow his brains out. And some resident protestors are exhausted with everything and saying that street medics told them they’re experiencing a subcategory of PTSD.
So.
Yeah.
I’m weary.