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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsHas The News Cycle On Race Changed Because of Thomas
in Obama's speech he pretty much said that there will be no federal trial, and made everyone feel good,
So the Trayvon Martin Saga is truly over
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Has The News Cycle On Race Changed Because of Thomas (Original Post)
frontier00
Jul 2013
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"Thomas"? Helen Thomas? Justice Thomas? Thomas Jefferson? Which "thomas" do you mean?
uppityperson
Jul 2013
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When the President's words are so mischaracterized, Thomas may as well refer to...
pinboy3niner
Jul 2013
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uppityperson
(116,023 posts)1. "Thomas"? Helen Thomas? Justice Thomas? Thomas Jefferson? Which "thomas" do you mean?
and what does "Thomas" have to do with Pres Obama's saying "pretty much said that there will be no federal trial, and made everyone feel good, "?
pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)2. When the President's words are so mischaracterized, Thomas may as well refer to...
greatauntoftriplets
(179,285 posts)6. .....
frontier00
(154 posts)3. For Shame
A woman just died, have a little decency
WorseBeforeBetter
(11,441 posts)5. Maybe with a little more practice...
you'll get better at this.
HappyMe
(20,277 posts)4. Helen Thomas' death won't
sweep the issues surrounding Trayvon Martin's murder under the rug.
brucefan
(1,549 posts)7. Really?
This great woman was shoved under the carpet by the MSM years ago