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hamsterjill

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13. Please forgive me for my cynicism.

Sun Jan 25, 2026, 03:35 PM

19 hrs ago

I truly appreciate the Obamas doing this. I do. I want to give them credit for speaking out.

But in all honesty, what in the hell good do words do any more? In my mind, we are far beyond words - any words. We need someone to mount a resistance movement. It can be peaceful, yet forceful. We need legal minds and geniuses. We need shrewd brains and people who can outsmart the smartest crooks. We need "outside of the box" thinkers who can ram the Republican's disregard for laws and duty right back into their fucking faces.

But we need SOMEONE to be the leader.

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Statement by Barack and Michelle Obama: [View all] Stargleamer 21 hrs ago OP

I really wish they wouldn't use the milquetoast "heartbreaking tragedy" LearnedHand 21 hrs ago #1

If they can go nuts over a tan suit Keepthesoulalive 21 hrs ago #4

"It makes it sound as if it's a tragedy the shooters experienced too." MorbidButterflyTat 18 hrs ago #16

it is a tragedy for all concerned rampartd 16 hrs ago #21

Agree... I Sure As Hell didn't think that. Cha 14 hrs ago #27

He's smarter and wiser than people give him credit for... QueerDuck 16 hrs ago #23

That was my first thought, milquetoast Beringia 16 hrs ago #24

The "killing of" should be MURDER of n/t leftstreet 21 hrs ago #2

Post removed Post removed 19 hrs ago #8

No matter how measured their words, expect a huge social, maybe even legal backlash. Boomerproud 21 hrs ago #3

Right? Just write what you really think but he was president and I'm just chicoescuela 19 hrs ago #9

... and the advantage of being B.See 12 hrs ago #36

Pedo Trump will sue them even with the soft language Farmer-Rick 20 hrs ago #5

What Pedo forgets is that Presidents get immunity. LittleGirl 17 hrs ago #18

Politicians generally are more interested in order than justice. WhiskeyGrinder 20 hrs ago #6

Trump, Noem, Bovino, et al are all telling ICE, "don't worry, no matter what you do, we've got your back". flashman13 19 hrs ago #7

I think this is a perfect statement from "No Drama Obama". It gets the point LoisB 19 hrs ago #10

Probably.... electric_blue68 13 hrs ago #32

Thank you to the Obamas! Upthevibe 19 hrs ago #11

Most excellent malaise 19 hrs ago #12

Please forgive me for my cynicism. hamsterjill 19 hrs ago #13

I'm open to suggestions Keepthesoulalive 18 hrs ago #14

I don't either unfortunately hamsterjill 17 hrs ago #17

You can only imagine the difficult position the Obamas are in when choosing how to speak out on these kinds of... Ol Janx Spirit 18 hrs ago #15

I think appear to be is better as it is unquestionably accurate karynnj 17 hrs ago #19

I think it's just to cautious too say it that way Stargleamer 17 hrs ago #20

There's analysis like this from the best of us who look out for one another. But I cannot help but to conjure up ffr 14 hrs ago #28

What is wrong with this pic? slightlv 13 hrs ago #29

Oh, zoomed in yeah 6 "fingers" electric_blue68 13 hrs ago #33

Thank you President and Mrs. Obama SocialDemocrat61 16 hrs ago #22

Our core values have been vanquished. The assult has been going on for a year now. ffr 14 hrs ago #25

Here is a pdf of this statement LetMyPeopleVote 14 hrs ago #26

TY Easier reading electric_blue68 13 hrs ago #34

I am getting old and so this helps me LetMyPeopleVote 11 hrs ago #38

The last paragraph is key, IMO. It directly applauds the protestors, rejecting the administration's characterization JudyM 13 hrs ago #30

Remember folks, President Obama is always careful in his statements Joinfortmill 13 hrs ago #31

Agreed... electric_blue68 12 hrs ago #35

This is a terrible moment for all Americans. "This has to stop." thought crime 11 hrs ago #37

Thanks, Barack and Michelle. You are true patriots. Martin68 11 hrs ago #39

I loves me some Obamas - BUT (the big but) KentuckyWoman 10 hrs ago #40

Republicans Icanthinkformyself 1 hr ago #41