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Liberal_Stalwart71

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42. I don't agree. I see nothing wrong with him calling for an investigation.

Fri Mar 23, 2012, 01:59 PM

Mar 2012

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Public opinion seems to be on both sides of this issue. Also, the press has been hounding the president on this issue for the last several days. I see nothing wrong with the president stating his opinion, which is that there should be a thorough investigation.

We disagree as to whether or not the president should have even suggested anything of the sort and that's fine. You see a harm. I don't.

ETA: Santorum, Romney, and Gingrich all made statements that there should be a complete and thorough investigation. For once, I agree with them and I'm happy that they made this statement, just as Obama should have done.

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Obama: 'If I Had A Son, He Would Look Like Trayvon' (updated) [View all] ProSense Mar 2012 OP

That's why I voted for the man! hedgehog Mar 2012 #1

I'm glad he spoke out. k&r Little Star Mar 2012 #2

Yes, and he did it in a way that does not take anything from the case that is being built against jwirr Mar 2012 #29

Watched his presser BumRushDaShow Mar 2012 #3

Unlike us, who are free to speculate on this case, Old and In the Way Mar 2012 #6

Agreed BumRushDaShow Mar 2012 #8

Why? All he did was ask for an investigation. He's not condemning the guy. Liberal_Stalwart71 Mar 2012 #28

Why? Not sure I understand your comment. Old and In the Way Mar 2012 #36

I don't agree. I see nothing wrong with him calling for an investigation. Liberal_Stalwart71 Mar 2012 #42

Obama most certainly did say there should be a thorough investigation and he Old and In the Way Mar 2012 #55

And I agree with what Obama has said. And yes, he should have said it! :) Liberal_Stalwart71 Mar 2012 #61

1st time I glanced a photo of him, I thought it was an old photo eShirl Mar 2012 #4

agreed SwampG8r Mar 2012 #71

Wow, very powerful statement. Pisces Mar 2012 #5

I'm sure the family thanks you Mr. President, as do I. Tarheel_Dem Mar 2012 #7

What a good man he is. I love this guy. n/t Greybnk48 Mar 2012 #9

I'm glad that he said this. yardwork Mar 2012 #10

K & R. n/t FSogol Mar 2012 #11

I can appreciate his intention Puzzledtraveller Mar 2012 #12

In what respect, Charlie? nt Tommy_Carcetti Mar 2012 #13

Maybe he's simply stating that he is aware that he's a Black man Chorophyll Mar 2012 #14

Why is it inapproriate and disingenuous in your opinion? Swede Mar 2012 #15

Why's that? ohheckyeah Mar 2012 #17

Huh? n/t malaise Mar 2012 #19

Well, NOLALady Mar 2012 #23

eh? DonCoquixote Mar 2012 #65

Are you serious? NOLALady Mar 2012 #74

Actually laundry_queen Mar 2012 #78

He was not thick NOLALady Mar 2012 #80

that was the best part of his statement! TNLib Mar 2012 #25

How so? I HAVE a son Skidmore Mar 2012 #30

me too Skidmore- and I also appreciate his Bluerthanblue Mar 2012 #38

The Talk... onpatrol98 Mar 2012 #88

I want to see more in the media about "The Talk." urgk Mar 2012 #89

He's not just saying "I feel your pain" loyalsister Mar 2012 #64

Yes, he absolutely is saying that, and I would daresay Skidmore Mar 2012 #83

I agree loyalsister Mar 2012 #84

It is very appropriate and not at all disingenuous karynnj Mar 2012 #39

disingenuous - my hairy ass. Whisp Mar 2012 #51

Is that the official rightwing talking point or did you just stumble on it Warren Stupidity Mar 2012 #72

Well, it's Gingrich's point lolly Mar 2012 #77

I don't see why it's inappropriate fishwax Mar 2012 #76

Oh but it is appropriate and I for one am glad he said it! Rex Mar 2012 #86

Yep. All parents can relate. Prediction: Obama's quote will be on RW radio wiggs Mar 2012 #16

I'm afraid you're 100% correct klook Mar 2012 #31

Fox's twisted version of the quote: "Obama: Trayvon Looks Like He Could Be My Son" William Seger Mar 2012 #82

The proof the NRA has been looking for that Obama will take away guns NAO Mar 2012 #18

You know what? RobertEarl Mar 2012 #20

And what would your solution be? That the President not say anything? Chorophyll Mar 2012 #66

that is one thing that amuses and saddens me a lot about DU Bodhi BloodWave Mar 2012 #79

Yep. Too much looking at politics as a game, Chorophyll Mar 2012 #81

Every murder victim was someone's child sarge43 Mar 2012 #21

wow FirstLight Mar 2012 #22

Thank you Mr. President! TNLib Mar 2012 #24

My President n/t horseshoecrab Mar 2012 #26

He's got that skill. Clinton had it, Kennedy had it. MADem Mar 2012 #27

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thankyou President Obama Whisp Mar 2012 #34

That's funny! Yerkov Markakis Mar 2012 #35

Read this ProSense Mar 2012 #37

+ 1 Bluerthanblue Mar 2012 #43

Fantastic post. Wow, who knew Santorum had it in him to be right about something? Number23 Mar 2012 #57

Posting privileges revoked. MelissaB Mar 2012 #41

+1 eShirl Mar 2012 #46

Whoever alerted on that assclown, thank you. MADem Mar 2012 #47

Bush never spoke out about any shootings in America while he was in the White House. Major Hogwash Mar 2012 #54

"he'd be branded a racist." Only by people like you Number23 Mar 2012 #56

I think you're hangin' out on the wrong website, Yerkov. Chorophyll Mar 2012 #67

Troll be gone. Warren Stupidity Mar 2012 #70

Troll...you have no idea as to what you type. Rex Mar 2012 #87

I think he said everything a President can say without spoiling a likely trial DisgustipatedinCA Mar 2012 #40

Yup thats why I voted for him and why I'll vote for him again. madokie Mar 2012 #44

Thank you for speaking up on this very important issue got root Mar 2012 #45

Obama may have been referring to Trayvon's race. JDPriestly Mar 2012 #48

Exactly, there was the incident in Europe in which leftist children were killed - TBF Mar 2012 #50

Very nice statement - I'm glad he said something. nt TBF Mar 2012 #49

Yes he does NOW DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT.... Ichingcarpenter Mar 2012 #52

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I have alerted on your post GiveMeFreedom Mar 2012 #69

Or maybe it was just a lame attempt at humor, referencing Michelle Obama's appearance on Letterman scarletwoman Mar 2012 #73

Very powerful statement! Rosa Luxemburg Mar 2012 #58

K & R Scurrilous Mar 2012 #59

My mom just said she heard on TV that the Justice Dept and FBI ProfessionalLeftist Mar 2012 #60

What network? News or Op-Ed? Any idea who was saying it? CakeGrrl Mar 2012 #62

Probably MSNBC ProfessionalLeftist Mar 2012 #63

This is a good sign Cali_Democrat Mar 2012 #68

Justice! fightforfreedom123 Mar 2012 #75

Way to go President Obama!!! Rex Mar 2012 #85