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[TumblingHippo]

Obama got so politically burned by his statements on Trayvon Martin from what I recall back in the day. On one hand, I'm sure the backlash would end me as well, but I don't recall how much he held back since that moment.

It sucks that such a moment of empathy can be considered a "political burn." I hate it so much. I just remember that since that moment he treaded so much more carefully on his words in those situations.

 

[Diablos]

Obama is coming back this fall.

 

[Brawly Likes to Brawl]

I think it's more that he doesn't want to validate their perception of "angry black man president" than to avoid hurting their feelings

About that, everyone already saw him as an angry black man the moment he became a public figure. It happens to all of us.

I realize at this point that it's not in his nature to let his emotion show on matters like this but what does he have to lose now? Really?

 

[CrimzonSamurai]

Yeah I mean I think it's more of a "psychological warfare" tactic than actual concern about what racists think. So that when a racist says "Obama is crazy because X" a more resonable person can look and go "wait, no." It's not out of concern for racists it's out of concern for winning the hearts and minds of people who aren't, or at least not giving racists ammo to turn more people to their cause.

I mean I'd guess it's not like I know his thought process. That's just what I'd assume it is.

 

[excelsiorlef]

Yeah I mean I think it's more of a "psychological warfare" tactic than actual concern about what racists think. So that when a racist says "Obama is crazy because X" a more resonable person can look and go "wait, no." It's not out of concern for racists it's out of concern for winning the hearts and minds of people who aren't, or at least not giving racists ammo to turn more people to their cause.

I mean I'd guess it's not like I know his thought process. That's just what I'd assume it is.

John McCain called them white supremacists/nationalists... I think Obama can actually say something a bit more forceful than teach them to love.

 

[RastaMentality]

There's a part of me that wonders if he realized how chained he is to say something because he's black.

Let white people do the talking.

he's not president anymore.

 

[CygnusXS]

It may also be that Obama is just like that, as a person. Rather than holding back, he may just prefer to remain an optimist with a vision.

 

[Teggy]

I hope we get some good leaky leaks out of Bedminster. Probably some raised voices at the moment. And Ivanka is very disappointed of course.

It may also be that Obama is just like that, as a person. Rather than holding back, he may just prefer to remain an optimist with a vision.

He has the audacity to hope.

 

[KirbYuuYuu]

he's not president anymore.

That doesn't stop Trump from acting like it.

 

[skullmuffins]

Peter Cazar @peter_cazar
Obama should go right at Trump on this, call the "many sides" statement disgraceful. Would box DJT in, cut off walk-back, hasten collapse.

Trump would double down rather than appear to be cowed by Barack Obama. And it would go a long way toward torching his remaining capital.

this.... would probably work

 

[Diablos]

Obama has to be careful, he's gonna be more behind the scenes. I don't think you'll ever see him out there like he was in the past while campaigning because he knows it could just get more republicans to vote when they may otherwise be feeling disappointed in their party heading into the midterms

Furthermore Dems can't rely on him for everything, the party needs to take care of itself, he's out of office

 

[Teggy]

Twitter idiots already spreading lies that the driver was a Bernie supporter.

 

[excelsiorlef]

It may also be that Obama is just like that, as a person. Rather than holding back, he may just prefer to remain an optimist with a vision.

You don't fight Nazism with optimism.

 

[Brawly Likes to Brawl]

Must Watch: VA Governor's speech earlier today

This is how a leader should talk.

 

[Diablos]

McAuliffe 2020

He's been doing something right... he's wayyy more to the point and less whiny compared to his antics during the 08 campaign.

 

[whyamihere]

Peter Cazar @peter_cazar
Obama should go right at Trump on this, call the "many sides" statement disgraceful. Would box DJT in, cut off walk-back, hasten collapse.

Trump would double down rather than appear to be cowed by Barack Obama. And it would go a long way toward torching his remaining capital.

this.... would probably work

I'm open to this idea tbh

 

[Zolo]

Obama could make a statement about how great it is to see both sides come together to condemn this act using statement such as Cruz's and McCain's.

 

[Hubbl3]

To the surprise of no one, Uncle Paris is on CNN shilling for Trump over the events in Charlottesville.

Edit: And CNN has such weak hosts. Jesus.

 

[Diablos]

Does CNN have any redeeming qualities left?

Even Anderson Cooper is a shell of his former self. I never thought I'd say that.

Just think back to Anderson during Katrina compared to now. He has turned into a robot.

 

[Zolo]

Does CNN have any redeeming qualities left?

One of the weirder parts of this admin. has been having to defend CNN even though I don't really like them.

 

[Teggy]

Chinese political cartoon wow

 

[BlastProcessing]

@SenTedCruz
I urge the Department of Justice to immediately investigate and prosecute this grotesque act of domestic terrorism.

I am of two minds about all of the Republicans coming out against Trump's position on this.

1.) I will support just about anyone who will call out Trump's Racist clownshow.

2.) These GOP fucks don't get to wash their hands of this. They own Trump and they own this.

So basically: Thanks for the help, but fuck you forever.

 

[balladofwindfishes]

Does CNN have any redeeming qualities left?

They've been calling a spade a spade today, at least on their web page. That's pretty good.

 

[GoldenEye 007]

Chinese political cartoon wow

lord

 

[smokeandmirrors]

Chinese political cartoon wow

Holy fuck.

 

[kess]

The hairpiece flane is a nice touch

 

[Pixieking]

Michael Von Kotch, a Pennsylvania resident who called himself a Nazi, said the rally made him ”proud to be white."

He said that he's long held white supremacist views and that Trump's election has ”emboldened" him and the members of his own Nazi group.

From the WaPo.

@SenTedCruz
I urge the Department of Justice to immediately investigate and prosecute this grotesque act of domestic terrorism.

I am of two minds about all of the Republicans coming out against Trump's position on this.

1.) I will support just about anyone who will call out Trumps Racist clownshow.

2. These GOP fucks don't get to wash their hands of this. They own Trump and they own this.

So basically: Thanks for the help, but fuck you forever.

Everyone who Both Sides'd the election or voted for Trump owns this, as illustrated by the quote above.

 

[Random Human]

Chinese political cartoon wow

This really shows how the best political cartoons are simple.

(I'm thinking of that shitty right-wing guy who always gets posted here)

 

[Abinash117]

Does CNN have any redeeming qualities left?

Even Anderson Cooper is a shell of his former self. I never thought I'd say that.

Just think back to Anderson during Katrina compared to now. He has turned into a robot.

I think Vox did a video about that.

People in his position aren't really suppose to display emotion and are there to just report the news, at least the industry sees it that way. You can pretty much see the same in almost all news outlets.

 

[CreepingFear]

This really shows how the best political cartoons are simple.

(I'm thinking of that shitty right-wing guy who always gets posted here)

Yes. If you have to put a billion shitty things to get a point across, you aren't a good story teller.

 

[skullmuffins]

Does CNN have any redeeming qualities left?

Uh, live coverage when MSNBC is running reairs, I guess. The panels with idiot Trump supporters drive me nuts so I basically only watch CNN when there's some interesting clip or interview shared on social media.

 

[You Know Nothing]

@SenTedCruz
I urge the Department of Justice to immediately investigate and prosecute this grotesque act of domestic terrorism.

I am of two minds about all of the Republicans coming out against Trump's position on this.

1.) I will support just about anyone who will call out Trumps Racist clownshow.

2. These GOP fucks don't get to wash their hands of this. They own Trump and they own this.

So basically: Thanks for the help, but fuck you forever.

DoJ investigations?

Hmm, I'm sure Sessions will get right on that after taking off his own hood.

 

[Pixieking]

DoJ investigations?

Hmm, I'm sure Sessions will get right on that after taking off his own hood.

Tom Winter‏Verified account @Tom_Winter 3m3 minutes ago

NBC News: FBI and DOJ confirm in a press release that they are opening a civil rights investigation into car attack in Charlottesville.

.

 

[Brawly Likes to Brawl]

.

How thorough it will be is a different story.

 

[You Know Nothing]

.

I stand corrected.

Now get me a fainting couch. I have the vapors.

(Will have to wait and see if it's just a perfunctory display. I hope it's thorough.)

 

[royalan]

I stand corrected.

Now get me a fainting couch. I have the vapors.

(Will have to wait and see if it's just a perfunctory display. I hope it's thorough.)

An honest-to-god, straight-to-the-heart racist now heads the DoJ.

Why do this to yourself?

 

[skullmuffins]

Hopefully since it's local offices in charge they'll take it seriously (or leak like hell if Sessions tries to shut it down).

 

[JesseEwiak]

https://twitter.com/PaulRyckert/status/896459633749098496 - Paul Ryckret for Kansas Governor.

 

[Plinko]

Peter Cazar @peter_cazar
Obama should go right at Trump on this, call the "many sides" statement disgraceful. Would box DJT in, cut off walk-back, hasten collapse.

Trump would double down rather than appear to be cowed by Barack Obama. And it would go a long way toward torching his remaining capital.

this.... would probably work

This is a brilliant idea.

 

[Ogodei]

Even Sessions understands optics. If the GOP is seen as standing in the way of justice for Charlottesville, well, there goes Ed Gillespie (who's already in a bit of a tight spot).

 

[Teggy]

Fuck me, there's a "Free Speech" event next week on Boston Common next weekend with Cassandra Fairbanks, Laura Loomer, Baked Alaska and other assorted shitheads.

 

[skullmuffins]

Fuck me, there's a "Free Speech" event next week on Boston Common next weekend with Cassandra Fairbanks, Laura Loomer, Baked Alaska and other assorted shitheads.

Maybe it will be cancelled. The government can make a pretty rock solid claim of safety concerns considering today's events.

 

[smokeandmirrors]

Fuck me, there's a "Free Speech" event next week on Boston Common next weekend with Cassandra Fairbanks, Laura Loomer, Baked Alaska and other assorted shitheads.

they can all lick my fucking taint

 

[Slizeezyc]

This really shows how the best political cartoons are simple.

(I'm thinking of that shitty right-wing guy who always gets posted here)

Yes. If you have to put a billion shitty things to get a point across, you aren't a good story teller.

Hey, fuck you guys, Soros puppet hands is AMAZING and I will not have you tarnish it with these very valid and good points.

 

[You Know Nothing]

An honest-to-god, straight-to-the-heart racist now heads the DoJ.

Why do this to yourself?

Because the truth hurts too much!

I mean I'm not under any illusions. I don't expect much by the end.

 

[excelsiorlef]

Maybe it will be cancelled. The government can make a pretty rock solid claim of safety concerns considering today's events.

I still bet you the ACLU would fight that

 

[royalan]

Because the truth hurts too much!

I mean I'm not under any illusions. I don't expect much by the end.

Shhh...hush

There's someone out there for you. Someone who'll always be there in these trying times.

Their name is Tequila.

 

[Teggy]

Maybe it will be cancelled. The government can make a pretty rock solid claim of safety concerns considering today's events.

I know they are already flooding the mayor and governor's switchboards. Also, this same group did another event in May so it's not like they haven't been given a chance to spread their crap already.

They've already posted on their FB that they are not associated with the Charlottesville group, although they have an awful lot of the same speakers.

 

[jack_package_200]

Today has been an emotionally draining rollercoaster

Did the helicopter story pan out yet?

Shhh...hush

There's someone out there for you. Someone who'll always be there in these trying times.

Their name is Tequila.

Royalan please. We all know Vodka is best girl

 

[Ether_Snake]

Peter Cazar @peter_cazar
Obama should go right at Trump on this, call the "many sides" statement disgraceful. Would box DJT in, cut off walk-back, hasten collapse.

Trump would double down rather than appear to be cowed by Barack Obama. And it would go a long way toward torching his remaining capital.

this.... would probably work

Yeah pushing the right to go further right until they become fringe was a great strategy for the Dems.

Condemn it for what it is, not to lure Trump into a trap.