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Fgiriun

(169 posts) Sat Sep 15, 2012, 12:27 PM Sep 2012

Seriously, what idiot in the administration thought it would be a good idea to [View all]

request Google to remove the film? This plays right into the conservative talking points and does absolutely nothing other than buy into a failed notion of appeasement. The film is not the cause of the protest and even if it were removing it from Youtube would have absolutely no effect on these people. This is absolutely disgraceful and could potentially cost Obama a lot of votes.

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Seriously, what idiot in the administration thought it would be a good idea to [View all] Fgiriun Sep 2012 OP

I don't have a problem with it. luvspeas Sep 2012 #1

My guess ... FarPoint Sep 2012 #2

and three other U.S. Citizens DonViejo Sep 2012 #8

Your concern has been noted Jeff In Milwaukee Sep 2012 #3

and the two Marines who were killed the other day Heather MC Sep 2012 #18

Bullshit !!!! This is a wedge issue for desperate Fundies orpupilofnature57 Sep 2012 #4

People react to talking points Fgiriun Sep 2012 #7

You are very intuitive FarPoint Sep 2012 #26

Great way to start your life on DU lunatica Sep 2012 #5

There is nothing wrong or disgraceful about this request. liberalmuse Sep 2012 #6

I'm an avid contributor on Reddit Fgiriun Sep 2012 #11

It troubles me too woolldog Sep 2012 #16

The actors involved should sue Google's ass right now. I would. progressivebydesign Sep 2012 #35

No, the target of the lawsuit should be the director and others shanen Sep 2012 #40

What facts are you considering ???? orpupilofnature57 Sep 2012 #28

The fact that hate speech is a violation of Youtube's TOS Fgiriun Sep 2012 #33

Probably an idiot that doesn't realize once something is online, it's there for good. nt Comrade_McKenzie Sep 2012 #9

Here is a response to counter that: Angry Dragon Sep 2012 #10

No disagreement Fgiriun Sep 2012 #13

Maybe because our President doesn't CARE about the political repercussions, but about Americans progressivebydesign Sep 2012 #36

Freedom of speech isn't absolute. Warpy Sep 2012 #12

How do you know the film is not a cause of the protest? Life Long Dem Sep 2012 #14

The film has been available on Youtube months prior Fgiriun Sep 2012 #19

I bet over half the protesters don't even know what they are protesting Life Long Dem Sep 2012 #21

Your title not the whole truth brush Sep 2012 #29

A request is not an order. TwilightGardener Sep 2012 #15

Well this issue seems to be a solid concrete justification RegieRocker Sep 2012 #17

I don't think we have to worry about RW talking points any longer. sofa king Sep 2012 #20

Instituted in 1960 deaniac21 Sep 2012 #44

Nothing wrong with that request. Zoeisright Sep 2012 #22

I just don't feel that removing the video would make a difference Fgiriun Sep 2012 #23

Makes it unavailable for future viewing. HubertHeaver Sep 2012 #32

Or Kevin James. JTFrog Sep 2012 #43

Concern is noted. MjolnirTime Sep 2012 #24

I honestly hope I'm over reacting and nothing comes of it Fgiriun Sep 2012 #25

bull - it was the right thing to do DrDan Sep 2012 #27

Oh puhleese. Most Americans won't care if it means saving lives. Kahuna Sep 2012 #30

An idiot who thought protecting Americans in that region was important. still_one Sep 2012 #31

Guess I'm an idiot, too. I think it SHOULD be taken down. Period. progressivebydesign Sep 2012 #34

Seriously.... Splinter Cell Sep 2012 #37

I doubt it'll cost Obama more than perhaps a few single-issue voters. AverageJoe90 Sep 2012 #38

Few, if any, votes will be lost over this. Indpndnt Sep 2012 #39

I want to know what idiot posted it in the first place? Kteachums Sep 2012 #41

You can HOPE it is going to cost a lot of votes, but as of this morning renie408 Sep 2012 #42