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Obama: “If I Had A Son He'd Look Like Trayvon”
Buzzfeed ^ | 3/23/12 | Zeke Miller

Posted on 03/23/2012 7:35:53 AM PDT by RabidBartender

President Barack Obama weighed in on the "tragedy" of Trayvon Martin's death last week, saying it is "absolutely imperative" that all levels of government investigate "every aspect" of how the unarmed boy was shot.

"I can only imagine what these parents are going through," Obama said, adding "When I think about this boy I think about my own kids."

"I am glad that not only is the Justice Department is looking into this, but the Governor of the State of Florida has put together a task force [to investigate the case]," Obama said. Obama carefully avoided any discussion of George Zimmerman, the man who shot Martin, and has controversially avoided arrest under Florida's "Stand Your Ground" self-defense laws.

"My main message is to the parents: If I had a son he'd look like Trayvon. I think they are right to expect that all of us as Americans are going to take this with the seriousness it deserves."


TOPICS: Breaking News; Crime/Corruption; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: holderspeople; martin; obama; race; racecard; racism; trayvonmartin; zimmerman
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To: bobsatwork

Apparently Zimmerman called in a 911 report of a suspicous person and then followed the kid in his car. Zimmerman got out of his car and chased the kid, which is one definition of initiating the confrontation. There doesn’t seem to be any evidence that prior to the confrontation the kid was doing anything worse than being a negro walking through Mr. Zimmerman’s neighborhood.

Again, I agree, we don’t have all the facts. Regardless of the facts in this particular case, Obama’s comments are creepy and opportunistic.


61 posted on 03/23/2012 8:16:13 AM PDT by Lonesome in Massachussets ("Jihad" is Arabic for "Helter-Skelter", "bin Laden" is Arabic for "Manson".)
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To: RabidBartender; Mr. K

Local TV interview with witness to Treyvon Martin shooting — is there more to the story??

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEDBqvEauYU&feature=player_embedded


62 posted on 03/23/2012 8:16:46 AM PDT by Jedidah
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To: Georgia Girl 2
He's slowly getting ready to unleash some of the more sinister training he received from his handlers.


63 posted on 03/23/2012 8:17:35 AM PDT by dead (I've got my eye out for Mullah Omar.)
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To: RabidBartender

Øbama is pathetic


64 posted on 03/23/2012 8:18:23 AM PDT by ßuddaßudd
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To: RabidBartender

CLASS WARFARE—DIVISION. IT IS HIS MANTRA!!!!!!


65 posted on 03/23/2012 8:19:46 AM PDT by rxtn41
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To: RabidBartender

That twitterer sure nailed it.


66 posted on 03/23/2012 8:21:07 AM PDT by jersey117 (The Stepford Media should be sued for malpractice)
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To: RabidBartender
If Obama had a son, he would look like Michael Jackson.
67 posted on 03/23/2012 8:22:22 AM PDT by Niteranger68 (Quit poking holes in the life raft!)
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To: cuban leaf

I’ll take “Intentional” for a 1000 Alex.


68 posted on 03/23/2012 8:22:28 AM PDT by SFRigger (There is no perfect candidate.)
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To: achilles2000

I agree 100% that people ought to stop blathering. I withhold judgment about the events in the case, but I stand by comments about President Obama. His comments are opportunistic and creepy.


69 posted on 03/23/2012 8:22:45 AM PDT by Lonesome in Massachussets ("Jihad" is Arabic for "Helter-Skelter", "bin Laden" is Arabic for "Manson".)
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To: RabidBartender

UH! Obama??....not with Michelle he wouldn’t, or are you talking about with another woman? Then maybe.....


70 posted on 03/23/2012 8:25:45 AM PDT by annieokie
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To: RabidBartender

The police did an investigation and didn’t bring charges against this guy. If he is prosecuted, does anyone think the defense cannot come up with reasonable doubt - after the police did. It’s not as if they don’t know who did the shooting.

How can they convict this guy, but not Casey Anthony. I don’t see it.


71 posted on 03/23/2012 8:26:47 AM PDT by ALPAPilot
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To: RabidBartender

“saying it is “absolutely imperative” that all levels of government investigate “every aspect” of how the unarmed boy was shot.”

Why? Are all levels of government incompetent up until a certain point? This is further proof that he is completely disconnected from the proper role of government.

“When I think about this boy I think about my own kids.”

What happened to keeping politicians’ kids untouchable.


72 posted on 03/23/2012 8:27:17 AM PDT by CSM (Keeper of the Dave Ramsey Ping list. FReepmail me if you want your beeber stuned.)
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To: massgopguy
Sounds like everyone with a name that sounds like Zimmerman is being indicted.

Good thing he changed his name!!!!!!

73 posted on 03/23/2012 8:28:16 AM PDT by catman67
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To: Tigerized
Looks like Zimmerman has already been tried and convicted, by the media with an assist from the POTUS no less.

Where is Zimmerman going to be able to get a fair trial? Guantanamo? I'd say he already has grounds for appeal.

You would think the Constitutional Law Lecturer of the US would remind the citizenry about "innocent until proven guilty."

74 posted on 03/23/2012 8:28:55 AM PDT by Night Hides Not (My dream ticket for 2012 is John Galt & Dagny Taggart!)
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To: Lonesome in Massachussets
His comments are opportunistic and creepy.

He acts so UNpresidential weighing in and trying to capitalize on every single news item. It diminishes the office and makes him look silly.

75 posted on 03/23/2012 8:29:19 AM PDT by jersey117 (The Stepford Media should be sued for malpractice)
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To: RabidBartender
I'm not even going to pretend I know what really happened but it's disgusting that Obama is playing politics after this shooting.
76 posted on 03/23/2012 8:32:08 AM PDT by tobyhill (Fight Fire With Fire)
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To: RabidBartender

We are constantly admonished NOT to bring the kids into our discussions of Obama.

Yet HE does it ALL the time.


77 posted on 03/23/2012 8:32:42 AM PDT by left that other site
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To: RabidBartender

Lookie what we have here.

Articles on this site go back to January, 2012

“8 Steps In Starting A Revolution”
Thursday, March 22nd, 2012
http://anonpolitics.com/8-steps-in-starting-a-revolution/


78 posted on 03/23/2012 8:33:07 AM PDT by combat_boots (The Lion of Judah cometh. Hallelujah. Gloria Patri, Filio et Spiritui Sancto.)
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To: RabidBartender

“has controversially avoided arrest”

Don’t wall avoid arrest daily? This line makes it clear that this is an article with an agenda. I am with holding jusdgement about Zimmerman, at least until I get the facts. However, I am judging the media with every article!


79 posted on 03/23/2012 8:33:13 AM PDT by CSM (Keeper of the Dave Ramsey Ping list. FReepmail me if you want your beeber stuned.)
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To: cuban leaf
O. M. G. That man is TRYING to foment racial civil war. This is unbelieveable. Can he really be that stupid, or is this intentional?

Yes.

80 posted on 03/23/2012 8:36:08 AM PDT by metmom ( For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore & do not submit again to a yoke of slavery)
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