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Mon Aug 18, 2014, 08:27 PM

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Remember not to holler over Ferguson like our parental president says. . . 'don't shout' [View all] bigtree Aug 2014 OP

Nope, do not go quietly. notadmblnd Aug 2014 #1

Hey, it works for him when dealing with republicans elehhhhna Aug 2014 #2

The Great Neutralizer billhicks76 Aug 2014 #54

shout and cry out for justice. only the dead are silent roguevalley Aug 2014 #83

Too Many Apologists On DU billhicks76 Aug 2014 #107

That sounds about right. ReRe Aug 2014 #87

What do you think about the proposal of a 5 day moratorium on night time protests? pinto Aug 2014 #3

Restricting the right to peaceful assembly based on a clock? tavalon Aug 2014 #22

I saw a representative of the Black Panther Party propose that today. pinto Aug 2014 #38

Now, from that angle, yeah, it's a good idea tavalon Aug 2014 #40

As long as it is voluntary and it came from the black community it is interesting. cui bono Aug 2014 #69

Why? Why ask the protesters to be quiet? Is there some notion somewhere that this is just sabrina 1 Aug 2014 #43

Democracy is like genealogy... ReRe Aug 2014 #85

+1 Scuba Aug 2014 #114

No. ReRe Aug 2014 #91

So, you want dramatics and moving speeches CakeGrrl Aug 2014 #4

I think it is high time that Obama used his bully pulpit to address the black elephant in the room tavalon Aug 2014 #25

if ever there was a time cvoogt Aug 2014 #61

There is NO bully pulpit. There hasn't been since Reagan relaxed ownership laws BlueCaliDem Aug 2014 #111

No, I've gotten the memo tavalon Aug 2014 #120

Rose Garden speeches rarely broadcast in their entirety. BlueCaliDem Aug 2014 #121

He needs to take a stand and stop with the always present 'both sides did it'. This tactic happens sabrina 1 Aug 2014 #47

"Is he supposed to pump his fist and yell "fight the power!"?" cui bono Aug 2014 #66

And why is it that "some" people... ReRe Aug 2014 #94

Do not go gentle into that good night....... Autumn Aug 2014 #5

Sometimes the quietest one in the room is the smartest one. NYC_SKP Aug 2014 #6

Yes. ^^^^^ KelleyD Aug 2014 #13

THANK YOU, SKP. elleng Aug 2014 #15

Thank you SKP. sheshe2 Aug 2014 #18

This is how President Obama is getting things done, she.. Cha Aug 2014 #50

Thank you Cha. sheshe2 Aug 2014 #53

Caption: cui bono Aug 2014 #71

NYC_SKP....Did you LISTEN to that Whole Speech? KoKo Aug 2014 #19

Sometimes I really wish there were a way that woo me with science Aug 2014 #23

Do it anyway. bravenak Aug 2014 #65

Now that would have been interesting. This would have been the perfect time to do it too. n/t cui bono Aug 2014 #73

No, just the part about Ferguson, excerpted here: NYC_SKP Aug 2014 #28

It's good we can differ without venom and vitriol.... KoKo Aug 2014 #35

No, you expressed it well, woo me with science Aug 2014 #39

He is not going to encourage a riot. Those are expected words coming from a President. JaydenD Aug 2014 #42

We understand he has to be Presidential and be a Calming influence..but KoKo Aug 2014 #51

This message was self-deleted by its author BuelahWitch Aug 2014 #57

Really? I listened too and read the transcript that I had no problem finding. sheshe2 Aug 2014 #64

a thing I've come to realize in my short life Quayblue Aug 2014 #62

That's true. You will NEVER please everyone. Which is why you need to decide which side sabrina 1 Aug 2014 #77

Thanks, that one's a keeper. freshwest Aug 2014 #104

Reading that took 5 minutes of my life that I will never get back bluestateguy Aug 2014 #7

So True! KelleyD Aug 2014 #11

Fail. nt ecstatic Aug 2014 #8

+ a million Number23 Aug 2014 #45

''he obviously doesn't understand anything about what folks are angry about. '' w.t.f. JaydenD Aug 2014 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author sheshe2 Aug 2014 #58

Can you just not give it a rest? Yeashhhhhh! Sick of it! KelleyD Aug 2014 #10

So are the residents of Ferguson Capt. Obvious Aug 2014 #12

It's not the shouting; it's the shooting. WinkyDink Aug 2014 #14

Don't peg me. I stand with Ferguson..not trashing our POTHUS. So what? KelleyD Aug 2014 #16

I Watched It.. It was Shocking... How did you find the Transcript? KoKo Aug 2014 #17

You do realize that he is the President of the United States? KelleyD Aug 2014 #20

I believe the sign the college student seen in another thread stated explains the rage and AuntPatsy Aug 2014 #37

+1 cui bono Aug 2014 #74

The redneck yahoos are going to hate him no matter what BuelahWitch Aug 2014 #112

SHUT UP, LISTEN, GIT BACK IN UR HOUSE AND STAY THERE UNTIL SUNRISE! 951-Riverside Aug 2014 #21

K&R I feel sick, woo me with science Aug 2014 #24

Thanks WOO...it's good to know we still have a few folks fighting against KoKo Aug 2014 #31

+1 Police militarization, surveillance, assaults on journalism, persecution of whistleblowers... woo me with science Aug 2014 #41

There are threads explaining very well why Obama has to be circumspect in what he says. KittyWampus Aug 2014 #70

You continue to disappoint me, Bigtree. jaysunb Aug 2014 #26

I've read his ops lately I don't see hate, I read anger and frustration, considering everything both AuntPatsy Aug 2014 #30

Another hater's gonna hate! Capt. Obvious Aug 2014 #32

There is no hatred in this post BrotherIvan Aug 2014 #33

There is actually a lot of hate… and ignorance. The only way not to see it is to share it. KittyWampus Aug 2014 #72

I always watch the President's statements and speeches if I'm near a TV. conservaphobe Aug 2014 #48

+1 n/t jaysunb Aug 2014 #49

You nailed it. And some folks have made being disingenous assholes their speciality Number23 Aug 2014 #55

yup CatWoman Aug 2014 #59

"Manufacturing outrage is fun and good for business I suppose" NYC Liberal Aug 2014 #68

Which office? We're talking about POTUS here. And he is NOT a liberal Democrat. cui bono Aug 2014 #76

Obama is a liberal Democrat and to assert otherwise laughably absurd. NYC Liberal Aug 2014 #92

You shouldn't call what Obama says "laughably absurd". cui bono Aug 2014 #93

I look at actions. Obama's actions are those of a liberal Democrat. NYC Liberal Aug 2014 #95

You calling Obama a liar? cui bono Aug 2014 #96

No. Where did he say he is not a liberal? NYC Liberal Aug 2014 #98

Right here: cui bono Aug 2014 #100

+1 sagat Aug 2014 #103

Examples of the hate please? Links? cui bono Aug 2014 #75

Because the president's feelings are what's clearly important here. Scootaloo Aug 2014 #82

I don't Grok my last sentence, but this I know. KelleyD Aug 2014 #27

K&R. AuntPatsy Aug 2014 #29

I'll repeat what the protestors told the Ferguson Police the other night csziggy Aug 2014 #34

Watched the whole press conference from start to finish. conservaphobe Aug 2014 #36

I've said it before, you've spent too much time in this forum. Seriously Number23 Aug 2014 #44

Oh, good, the "Blame Obama" people are here. 6000eliot Aug 2014 #46

I honestly don't see blaming anyone here? You know my son who is 28 told me the other night AuntPatsy Aug 2014 #63

I think he's doing what he can. 6000eliot Aug 2014 #84

What is he getting blamed for? n/t cui bono Aug 2014 #78

Presidentin' 6000eliot Aug 2014 #86

Presidentin' While Black frazzled Aug 2014 #89

So you're calling people in this thread racists? cui bono Aug 2014 #97

So nothing. Thought so. n/t cui bono Aug 2014 #90

I respect what President Obama is trying to say. Brigid Aug 2014 #52

Hmmm, so Lincoln said all that just a few yrs before he hung 38 Sioux... countryjake Aug 2014 #56

Horrific, and for the record why aren't all the horrors done by early Americans part of our teaching AuntPatsy Aug 2014 #67

I agree with him. You can "holler" all you want, but people won't listen to you, wisteria Aug 2014 #60

It is truly astounding all the rights that people are willing to give up in order to defend Obama. cui bono Aug 2014 #79

I find it truly astounding that people are so tone deaf and unaware of the facts.... sheshe2 Aug 2014 #106

What rights? treestar Aug 2014 #118

Actions speak louder than words. littlemissmartypants Aug 2014 #80

I'm so sick and tired of STUPIDITY underthematrix Aug 2014 #81

Thank you for those facts, sorry it won't be popular, I guess. freshwest Aug 2014 #102

The president creeksneakers2 Aug 2014 #88

Agitating hate groups more will not help loyalsister Aug 2014 #99

President Bigtree has spoken BeyondGeography Aug 2014 #101

Hmm, some folks just need to stop being so VanGoghRocks Aug 2014 #105

WHY Obama cannot make any remarks considered prejudical or visit: WILSON WILL WALK! freshwest Aug 2014 #108

Kick and Hell yes Recommend! sheshe2 Aug 2014 #109

Thanks, your thanks made me cry a little! Big day tomorrow, though! Night, sweets. freshwest Aug 2014 #110

Hugs to you my dear freshwest. sheshe2 Aug 2014 #113

You'e slamming him for that? treestar Aug 2014 #115

Any outrage widget will do. JoePhilly Aug 2014 #117

We definitely need more bluster!!!!! JoePhilly Aug 2014 #116

Here in Minneapolis Puglover Aug 2014 #119