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In the discussion thread: Obama: 'If I Had A Son, He Would Look Like Trayvon' (updated) [View all]

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Fri Mar 23, 2012, 01:55 PM

karynnj (46,676 posts)

39. It is very appropriate and not at all disingenuous

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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89 replies	Author	Time	Post
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
This post was hidden by jury decision.	Yerkov Markakis	Mar 2012	#33
This post was hidden by jury decision.	Yerkov Markakis	Mar 2012	#32
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
This post was hidden by jury decision.	Model_T	Mar 2012	#53
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

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