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countryjake

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117. It's the "whole picture" that they are avoiding covering today...

Mon Jan 12, 2015, 08:35 PM

Jan 2015

which is this:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2905307/One-million-people-prepare-march-Paris-terror-attacks.html

Almost four million people said "Je Suis Charlie" in the streets of Paris yesterday. And what is our MSM talking about?

There are people right here at DU who have been claiming that even the "Liberal" media such as MSNBC and CNN (ROTFLMAO!) are questioning the lack of representation by the USA in that hypocritical photo-op. You can't get any more blatant than that.

Josh Earnest made a good point at the White House Press Briefing this morning when he butted into the Reuters' correspondent's question about "plenty of criticism" with his own question, "Criticism from who?" and then, "Anybody that comes to mind?"...Steve Holland's answer was people like Ted Cruz, Jake Tapper, Marco Rubio and other Republicans. The name of Marco Rubio rose up immediately from other correspondents, too, after Josh asked if anybody came to mind.

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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