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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
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