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98. 50 nations were represented. Not all close to France.

Mon Jan 12, 2015, 03:50 PM

Jan 2015

Obama Spokesman Says U.S. Should Have Sent High Profile Representative to March

WASHINGTON — The White House, facing a barrage of criticism for President Obama’s decision not to attend Sunday’s peace march in Paris, said on Monday that an American official with a higher profile should have been on hand for the show of solidarity.

“It’s fair to say that we should have sent someone with a higher profile to be there,” Josh Earnest, the White House spokesman, said at his daily briefing with reporters at the White House.

Asked his response to critics who say a person with more prominence than the United States ambassador to France should have attended, he said: “We agree.”

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/13/us/politics/obama-is-faulted-for-not-attending-rally-in-paris.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&smid=tw-nytimes&_r=1

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BUSTED! The world leaders did not "march" in Paris. [View all] Fred Sanders Jan 2015 OP

Sorry, but Obama or at loeast Biden should have been there. nt Dreamer Tatum Jan 2015 #1

For a photo-op that imitates a false reality created by the media? Then THAT would be the story... Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #3

My arch nemesis on Facebook is appalled that he didn't go... Blanks Jan 2015 #17

"He's making it all about him, at taxpayer expense!" arcane1 Jan 2015 #29

and "Vacation in Paris on our dime!" Retrograde Jan 2015 #99

And how does this admission change anything about the leaders and the media misleading the world? Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #102

Or if Michelle had not gone they would have said why is she showing such disrespect...we all know Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #104

...and if she'd been anywhere near the march... Blanks Jan 2015 #109

<<<This>>>! Obama and his administration were wise enough Surya Gayatri Jan 2015 #18

Long overdue for some counter psych-ops by the folks marching. They must be insulted by this Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #23

Well, Charlie's reaction will be at the newsstands the day after tomorrow... Surya Gayatri Jan 2015 #31

I know for a fact that they will have plenty of ink fired artillery style directly at the leaders. Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #34

Right, the rest of the world's leaders were just dumb. former9thward Jan 2015 #45

I would've agreed with the poster who pointed out the photo Surya Gayatri Jan 2015 #51

Sorry, but no world leaders from Australia, India, Asia, Canada, Mexico, South America either. JaneyVee Jan 2015 #73

The only people whining are his critics LordGlenconner Jan 2015 #85

Nailed it... SidDithers Jan 2015 #95

So only the "dumb" ones showed up. former9thward Jan 2015 #91

No, only the ones physically close to France showed up. jeff47 Jan 2015 #93

50 nations were represented. Not all close to France. former9thward Jan 2015 #98

And which of those 50 would you claim means Obama should have gone? jeff47 Jan 2015 #105

The goal is to blame and keep blasting the blame continuously until folks believe it. Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #108

The same people who are defending his decision not to go former9thward Jan 2015 #112

America was represented. Just never enough for some, it is never enough. Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #106

It was not enough for the White House. former9thward Jan 2015 #111

They weren't too fucking wise to get caught fake marching - LOL! tabasco Jan 2015 #75

Hypocrisy, thy name is legion .... former9thward Jan 2015 #90

I guess the WH disagrees with you. former9thward Jan 2015 #92

Duhhhhhhh....... they had nothing to lose by saying that. tabasco Jan 2015 #133

Yeah the rest of the world is dummies. former9thward Jan 2015 #135

The "rest of the world" was not at the fake leaders march...a lot of bad lewders were... Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #139

I don't know what "lewders" are former9thward Jan 2015 #143

Precisely. Which is why he avoided them. Was he wrong to not hang his mug in a picture with that crowd? Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #145

They have not been caught yet, the mass media will assign this truth to crazy liberal bloggers. Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #96

Correct is malaise Jan 2015 #24

This is a Monday Stupid thread if I ever saw one uhnope Jan 2015 #57

Maybe it is you who is what you say others are? Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #61

But their appearances and nature of that appearance has been misrepresented by... George II Jan 2015 #62

If their intent was truly to show "solidarity" Surya Gayatri Jan 2015 #70

And the American enslaved press can not get themselves to admit their own obvious coverup, because Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #76

what a load uhnope Jan 2015 #86

She marched for 30 seconds with no actual other marchers but leaders and security. Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #87

And there are those who call her wonderful for showing up to not march at all. uppityperson Jan 2015 #100

Funny how this "admission" changes nothing at all about the fakery. Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #107

Exactly why? To look as stupid as the rest of them? NYC_SKP Jan 2015 #5

Why wasn't the President of Freedonia there? kairos12 Jan 2015 #12

He was still in bed RufusTFirefly Jan 2015 #15

You were clearly waiting for some to ask about Fredonia! nt Lucky Luciano Jan 2015 #16

agree...he didn't need to go. KoKo Jan 2015 #30

We have to stop agreeing like this. Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #35

!!! NYC_SKP Jan 2015 #36

Seeing as how you see it as 75% justifiable homicide, I understand your position. nt. Dreamer Tatum Jan 2015 #40

Oh, no, my position has evolved. NYC_SKP Jan 2015 #41

Maybe then you should send Scott Roeder a bouquet. By your logic, he's a victim. Dreamer Tatum Jan 2015 #47

Yes, I did and still do assign lesser levels of "innocence", but that doesn't mean "justifiable". NYC_SKP Jan 2015 #49

I can't believe you have to, either. Dreamer Tatum Jan 2015 #50

<<<This>>>! Surya Gayatri Jan 2015 #53

Yep, all the world is a stage. zeemike Jan 2015 #69

You think they looked stupid?? YarnAddict Jan 2015 #52

The American ambassador is not good enough for you? SunSeeker Jan 2015 #80

Do you think Kerry should have cancelled out of the meeting he had with Indian PM Modi ? karynnj Jan 2015 #83

But, it made it about THEM" and not all the Parisians who showed up to Participate KoKo Jan 2015 #114

Except-- YarnAddict Jan 2015 #126

No, It was the Supporters of NATO and Others Pro-War who were there and the Crowds V KoKo Jan 2015 #129

Do not forget who was also there...a rogues gallery of suppressors of freedom of speech of any kind. Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #131

The representatives at post # 72 and #120? Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #130

Should the Mexican president have been there? Canada's PM? (nt) jeff47 Jan 2015 #7

I've Been Making the Same Argument Leith Jan 2015 #46

Should Australia's PM have been there? SunSeeker Jan 2015 #9

Yes. nt Dreamer Tatum Jan 2015 #10

The Aussies have the same odd priorities as we do. SunSeeker Jan 2015 #33

What about Canada? Lots of French there. No Prez. JaneyVee Jan 2015 #81

I disagree. It was too short notice. It would have been a logistical nightmare. CJCRANE Jan 2015 #11

What truly did they add? Actually kind of nice to see world leaders upstaged so mightily by the Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #14

I agree - Obama, Biden or Kerry DrDan Jan 2015 #21

Careful - you don't want to get lumped in with me too often. nt Dreamer Tatum Jan 2015 #39

lol - that's ok, I have never been one of the cool kids here DrDan Jan 2015 #44

It appears the White House itself agrees with us. nt Dreamer Tatum Jan 2015 #89

just read that . . . that is too rich DrDan Jan 2015 #94

It's cool. I get it. When Bush held up a cake when he should have been in New Orleans Dreamer Tatum Jan 2015 #97

You realize that changes nothing about the fakery of the leader's "march"? Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #101

I notice there are no "Unity Marches" planned for Nigeria . . . markpkessinger Jan 2015 #43

Why? George II Jan 2015 #60

This was about the people, not for politicians to polish their image. JaneyVee Jan 2015 #72

It would have been tres terrific for Obama to stand amongst them, non? Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #74

<<<This>>>! Surya Gayatri Jan 2015 #78

'Nuff said. I think the POTUS probably avoided some potentially embarrassing "photo-ops". Tarheel_Dem Jan 2015 #88

You Got It! ........Nailed It! KoKo Jan 2015 #115

Thank You! countryjake Jan 2015 #122

Why Wasn�t Obama in Paris? DonViejo Jan 2015 #84

I'm not a huge Obama Fan...at this point...But..Agree.. KoKo Jan 2015 #116

I didn't author a statement... DonViejo Jan 2015 #119

"Obama let the WORLD DOWN"!!!!!111111 Cha Jan 2015 #121

Why wasn't Pope Francis there? fadedrose Jan 2015 #144

yep. The security was a nightmare even for the photo op. oldandhappy Jan 2015 #2

Yes, it was a staged photo. SunSeeker Jan 2015 #4

I do not even think they went past any cross roads...hence the pained expressions on their faces as Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #8

Imagine what the whiners would said about that... Historic NY Jan 2015 #110

They'd rather some wingnuts took out all those heads of state? That's a 'target-rich environment.' freshwest Jan 2015 #113

Total hypocrisy on all counts alarimer Jan 2015 #6

OK, all the more reason why Obama or Biden should have shown up for the photo op. Warren Stupidity Jan 2015 #13

I was appalled at what I saw as a political photo-op by the leaders... Spazito Jan 2015 #19

Bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah malaise Jan 2015 #20

Me too. As for all the finger pointers and their outrage, this too shall pass. I wish mfcorey1 Jan 2015 #55

Just wait until Chris Hayes, Rachel or Al Sharpton show the real malaise Jan 2015 #56

LOL...me too Cali_Democrat Jan 2015 #103

just curious but Skittles Jan 2015 #137

Wish I knew malaise Jan 2015 #138

I can't get over repukes acting like they give a f*** about France Skittles Jan 2015 #146

They were all brought in buses to the Place Voltaire, Surya Gayatri Jan 2015 #22

One thing is for sure, Mr.Bill Jan 2015 #25

Yep, of course, and this truth of the faux march would be front page, not suppressed by lies. Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #27

right ... Cosmocat Jan 2015 #79

No matter what, the RWers with the help of corporate media Iliyah Jan 2015 #26

Anything to not focus on the crazy GOP Congress. Anything including endless loops of boats and Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #28

Someone should photoshop Obama in and post it everywhere. That would really rile up the freeps! n/t benz380 Jan 2015 #32

Are you a photoshopper? Or do you know someone who is? Surya Gayatri Jan 2015 #82

The grand illusion continues whatchamacallit Jan 2015 #37

Kind of reminds me of the Saddam statue psy-ops OnlinePoker Jan 2015 #38

Me too! tabasco Jan 2015 #77

This message was self-deleted by its author otohara Jan 2015 #42

POTUS haters at DU too uhnope Jan 2015 #59

Plenty of supporters of Obama on this thread, too, including the OP author. He's calling out MSM. freshwest Jan 2015 #134

How much more wrong can you be......astonishing. Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #141

Who ARE you talking about and reposting without attribution? And why? Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #140

You know, it's not like we're running out of legitimate reasons to be angry. Bucky Jan 2015 #48

Looks like CNN is plenty angry, wonder if they will point out the hypocrisy of their own hypocrisy? Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #63

Courage on the march. bemildred Jan 2015 #54

Actually Obama did send along an official US representative to the memorial march Bucky Jan 2015 #58

Not suprised I don't see any security detail allowing that to happen. dilby Jan 2015 #64

corporate 1%ers don't like mixing with the unwashed poor people nt msongs Jan 2015 #65

Obama does not need to fly to Paris under questionable security MaggieD Jan 2015 #66

Like British PM Cameron I almost choked on my porridge when I heard how the American media Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #67

Reminds me of this propaganda event: tabasco Jan 2015 #68

Tight photo shots of gatherings always raises my alarm bells. Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #71

It's the "whole picture" that they are avoiding covering today... countryjake Jan 2015 #117

It is a mass conspiracy of the mass media to cover up their own coverup of the fake march...where Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #118

OMG, I wish I'd seen your entire thread earlier! countryjake Jan 2015 #120

The real reason Obama did not go is this rogues gallery also being present, but he obviously can Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #123

"UPDATE: Okay, so Obama didn�t attend a totally staged photo-op on an empty secured block Cha Jan 2015 #124

Thank you for the link, glad they updated their article with the fake solidarity photo-op. Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #125

"Fuck @CNN! The President's safety comes before your stupid BS. Get lost" And, all the poutrage.. Cha Jan 2015 #127

How is CNN going to suppress all this truth to keep up their mission of lying, fear and hosting Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #128

If the Obama Administration had sent someone, you wouldn't have posted this. Marr Jan 2015 #132

there is no smear other than your "dear leader" comment, it's responding to fake phony outrage JI7 Jan 2015 #136

Everytime I see this photo, I think fadedrose Jan 2015 #142