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In reply to the discussion: Obama: 'If I Had A Son, He Would Look Like Trayvon' (updated) [View all]sarge43
(28,940 posts)21. Every murder victim was someone's child
Our president made this personal. Good.
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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
Why? All he did was ask for an investigation. He's not condemning the guy.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Mar 2012
#28
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
Is that the official rightwing talking point or did you just stumble on it
Warren Stupidity
Mar 2012
#72
Fox's twisted version of the quote: "Obama: Trayvon Looks Like He Could Be My Son"
William Seger
Mar 2012
#82
Fantastic post. Wow, who knew Santorum had it in him to be right about something?
Number23
Mar 2012
#57
Bush never spoke out about any shootings in America while he was in the White House.
Major Hogwash
Mar 2012
#54
I think he said everything a President can say without spoiling a likely trial
DisgustipatedinCA
Mar 2012
#40
Or maybe it was just a lame attempt at humor, referencing Michelle Obama's appearance on Letterman
scarletwoman
Mar 2012
#73