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Thousands march in L.A. to mark 100th anniversary of Armenian genocide
l a times ^ | Brittny Mejia and Taylor Goldenstein

Posted on 04/24/2015 11:57:13 AM PDT by BenLurkin

Marchers created a mesmerizing blur of brightly colored flags Friday as they walked through the streets west of downtown Los Angeles to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide..

Participants had a common, persistent theme, calling for recognition of the deaths of an estimated 1.5 million Armenians as a genocide.

Many held nearly identical azure signs that thanked various countries for recognizing the Armenian genocide. President Obama has not used the word "genocide" in connection with the massacres since coming to office — and his name was greeted with boos at a ceremony before the march.

(Excerpt) Read more at latimes.com ...


TOPICS: US: California
KEYWORDS: armenian; armeniangenocide; genocide

1 posted on 04/24/2015 11:57:13 AM PDT by BenLurkin
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To: BenLurkin

The President of Turkey says it didn’t happen, because muslims could never do that sort of thing..............
No really, he said that.


2 posted on 04/24/2015 11:59:04 AM PDT by Lurkinanloomin (Know Islam, No Peace - No Islam, Know Peace)
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To: BenLurkin

I have a question. The Turkish government finally decides to admit yes the Armenian genocide occurred under the old Ottoman Empire. Then what?


3 posted on 04/24/2015 11:59:20 AM PDT by Trapped Behind Enemy Lines
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To: Trapped Behind Enemy Lines

That’s what I wonder.


4 posted on 04/24/2015 12:05:56 PM PDT by demshateGod (The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God.)
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To: BenLurkin

Muslims killing infidels. Inconceivable.


5 posted on 04/24/2015 12:09:50 PM PDT by Spruce
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To: demshateGod

The Turkish taxpayer will have to get ready to open their purses as reparations.


6 posted on 04/24/2015 12:13:38 PM PDT by AEMILIUS PAULUS
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