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karynnj

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39. It is very appropriate and not at all disingenuous

Fri Mar 23, 2012, 01:55 PM

Mar 2012

Martin was a good looking kid - and Obama is correct to say that had he had a son, he would look something like him. The relevance is that he was shot because of how he looked - or more explicitly because he was black.

The fact is that if Martin were white, he very likely would be alive. Even by Zimmerman's account, there was NOTHING that really should have made him suspicious.

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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