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If you are unfamiliar with the Trayvon Martin story, and I have no real idea how that is possible, here is a timeline to bring you up to speed.I have often thought to myself how incredibly disappointing the African American community has found the Obama presidency.
No, not because he has not enacted policies that have been helpful to their community, or not followed up on promises that he made during his campaign, or embarrassed them by not being up to the job in any way.
NO I imagine that they have been disappointed because on the day Obama was inaugurated they surely believed they were witnessing the beginning of the end of racism in his country. (After all how can the black man be discriminated against while a representative of his ethnicity occupies the most powerful position in the country?)
But instead they saw the resurgence, and even open acceptance, of racism in response to the 2008 election. It seemed to be the catalyst for the declaring of an open season on, not only black people, but ALL minorities. Which ultimately evolved to include women of ALL colors.
In some ways this Trayvon Martin case is becoming a pressure valve that is releasing all of the pent up anger and resentment at how the minorities have been treated in this country, even going back to BEFORE Obama first put his feet up on his desk in the Oval Office.
And well it should, for if we cannot start to make inroads into educating Americans about the perils of judging each other by the pigment of our skin while Barack Obama is our President, then will there EVER be any hope of doing away with racism in this country?
If you watch Fox, you won't know about it. They have mentioned him 94 times, while there are 92 MILLION stories on HuffPo!
ReplyDeleteThe hatred of Sarah Palin and Fox News and associates has divided this nation more than in the 60's with civil rights. And then Rivera says Trayvon's hoodie caused the shooting? Just like a woman deserved to be raped because she wore high heels. Morons all.
Bravo to the President for his wise and comforting words, and for staying above the fray, which must be difficult when they lie every time they mention him.
Gryph: You are a good man & I agree 100%. It really is a damn shame.
ReplyDeleteI am afraid it will not happen in our lifetime. I cannot imagine the outrage Trayvon's parents felt after knowing their son lay on a morgue slab for 3 days before notifying them. And then to learn his killer was not even in jail. Thank goodness they got their story to the media.
ReplyDeleteThe right wing is going to say some really hateful things about the president's statement.
ReplyDeletePresident Obama could have said: 'When I was young I looked like Trayvon Martin.'
Unfortunately the bigots already have.
DeleteObama Comments On The Trayvon Martin Case—And The Right Goes Nuts
http://motherjones.com/mojo/2012/03/obama-comments-trayvon-martin-case-and-right-goes-nuts
But,he didn't-and he shouldn't have to,just to appease the no-brain idiots from the other side that will jump on his words. If they find our Presidents' words offensive,tough shit. As a parent,I find NOTHING more heart wrenching and horrible then to have your child murdered. And,if people can't put themselves in the place of Trayvons' parents,and feel empathy,sadness,and a sense of righteousness for justice to be done? Well then,screw them,because they can keep their small minded,hate filled,rabble rousing mouths shut.And I do not mean any disrespect towards you or what you wrote. I believe President Obama spoke the words that every African American can understand-because I think they can all see Trayvon as their son. More's the pity that some people of other colors cannot empathetically put themselves in their place. Our World would be a better place if they could.
DeleteLet them say their hateful things. Let the world continue to see ever more clearly what the rightwingers truly are behind their masks.
DeleteYes, he could have, but why? What he said was just fine, and heartfelt. The right wing is going to say hateful things no matter what this President says or does. He could say Minnie Mouse is a cartoon character and they would dispute it- and throw in a racist slur just for fun.
DeleteI am so sick of all of this. Thank you MacCain and Palin.
President Obama said exactly what he wanted to say.. And that is good enough for me. Eff the racists.
DeleteGryph, the African American community has not been disappointed with Pres. Obama because the community had no expectation that his election marked the end of racism in America. The African American community is realistic about racism, knowing it is ever present. It was brought out in the open by Palin and her ilk. The awesome achievement of Pres. Obama is that he overcame this racism to become the man he is today.
ReplyDeletewell said!
DeleteAgree. I’m an African-American, and I never believed that racism in America, or anywhere was going to end, just Barack Obama was elected president. I don’t think most people of any race thought that. That’s incredibly naïve. As for African-Americans being disappointed in his presidency, that’s not exactly true, either. President Obama is still polling very high amongst African-American voters. In fact, he polls the highest among African-Americans voters. It’s white voters he polls the lowest with.
DeleteI agree on all points. I'm a white woman who voted for President Obama. I stand with Trayvon's parents and all people who are outraged that this armed killer is free.
DeleteI'm not naive either, but I DO hold those who promote hate speech and hide behind facebook and the first amendment, then dare call themselves "Real Americans"
Justice delayed is justice denied.
So do you have any sense that having this issue become so overt will be beneficial in the long run to the African American community? Or will it bring back worse conditions? Or maybe I should ask if you experience a difference yourself already?
DeleteI was certainly not surprised by the upsurge in outright racism. It's always been there but more hidden. I am a white woman but I worked on a job that exposed me to the really vile racist undercurrent in this country. I arranged interracial adoptions in the late 1960s. I was horrified by some of the responses to those innocent kids. What I saw when we elected Barack Obama seemed to me so familiar. But, it is just so OUT THERE now. I think many who were not on the receiving end of such nastiness did not realize those attitudes still exist. The expression of those attitudes just had been suppressed. Many of our younger generations seem not to see race as an issue now. Interracial relationships seem more commonplace. Sympathetic folks here seem to be totally shocked at this vile outbreak of hate. Maybe more eyes are opened to the reality now? Will people of good will realize much more needs to be done and be moved to do it?
I would be interested to hear what you feel on this subject. Will this/will this be making things for African Americans better or worse? Or do you have any sense where this is going to go? I know you cannot predict the future but wondered if you feel differently about where we are now in relation to race relations.
This saddens me beyond words. I can't understand the hatred that seems to be running rampant throughout this country. The pure ignorance is appalling to me and yet I feel helpless. When I try to speak the truth I am met with evil and am told they wish I were dead. Why? What kind of country do they think this would be if it were led by their ignorance and hatred?
ReplyDeleteI've seen comments in many blogs about the silence of the FOX channel, with regard to this terrible incident.
ReplyDeleteI figured they were trying desperately to come up with some sort of SPIN with which they could defuse the bright light being shone on the UGLY of the rightwing extremist position it revealed.
So, just now, I see the wise sage Geraldo Rivera has broken the silence with his stand that the wearing of the HOODIE was the cause of it all.
Guns don't kill people...HOODIES do!
I thought it was Skittles.
DeleteThe video is absolutely appalling. He doesn't blame skittles, he says hoodies and low waisted jeans make people look like "Thugs"
DeleteIt's not going away very soon....
ReplyDeleteAs Santorum Fires Gun, Woman Shouts 'Pretend It's Obama'
ABC News (blog) - 3 hours ago
WEST MONROE, Louisiana – At a campaign stop at a firing range, while Rick Santorum was firing off some rounds, a woman shouted, “pretend it's Obama.
Woman shouts "pretend it's Obama" during Santorum target practice
CBS News - 1 hour ago
Onlooker catches Secret Service attention after urging Santorum to ...
Fox News (blog) - 43 minutes ago
Oh no! Not this again!
DeleteAnd the ONLY reason Santorum replied with caution or dignity is because he, too, is now followed by the Secret Service, and knew he could get in trouble if he openly agreed with her.
DeleteSecond reason, IMO: a huge wood-shedding of the far righties this past week by Rove and the Jebster, telling them they must now 'pretend' to behave like grown-ups so they will stop driving independent and moderate votes away from the repugs and into Obama's camp. Rove and the Jebster (and their backers) are very afraid that these loonies will permanently destroy the republican party – in which case there might not be anything left for the 1% to loot anymore. Think I'm kidding? After the Jebster meeting, many republicans are now claiming that the Martin murder was a 'tragedy' – IOW, they are trying to change their stripes. Know what? Nice words, but they do not comport with their prior behavior, which has always been to feed the flames that bring about such murders in the first place.
Yep. Firing a Gun after an innocent child is killed makes a lot of sense, on what planet, Frothy???
DeleteNo matter what your race or ethnicity, you cannot look at that boy's photograph and not grieve for his parents and for the waste of a lovely future. As a mother and grandmother with a son and two grandsons, I greatly appreciate President Obama's words and I know that they mean even more in the African American community. At this point, who cares what the Republicans will say in response, President Obama was speaking as a parent and he was speaking for all of us.
ReplyDeleteBeaglemom
Yep. I've always said its gonna take moms to change the world. And as a country, we've done a great disservice to our young black men. It's time for change. Now.
DeleteI agree. I have cried so much over this story this week...every time I see that sweet face it makes me terribly sad yet angry at the same time at the travesty of this case.
DeleteTrayvon's parents have shown nothing but class and dignity through this whole ordeal and my heart aches for them and their other son.
I sobbed uncontrollably listening to the 911 tape where you can hear Trayvon crying out for help followed by a gunshot then silence. No parent should ever have to hear that. We must keep up the pressure to bring justice for this family. If you have not done so already everyone please go to www.change.org and sign the petition.
Yes, the 911 tapes are terribly sad.
DeleteAnonymous at 12:10 PM: I agree with you that the right wing will say some hateful things abuot our President's comment, but I disagree that it could have been said in a better way (which they would also say hateful things about especially since it would be about him); no his poignant comment came from the parent's perspective; it grabbed my heartm that if I were black and my child went out dressed in a hoodie, he or she too would not ever come back home. No, our President said it right .. he is grieving much as I am ... from a parent's point of view. My heart is heavy for this travesty. It must end!
ReplyDeleteI'm 12:10. I didn't intend for anyone to think that the president should have said it in a better way. No matter what he says about this he will be criticized by a substantial number of people. I'm just glad that the murder of Trayvon Martin and the attempts to cover it up are finally getting the attention they deserve.
DeleteWhat I've heard from fellow African Americans is a real anger that he called Sandra Fluke, but wouldn't touch this for weeks.
ReplyDeleteI think everyone gets why he doesn't want to be involved in racial issues, especially after the blowback for his reaction to the Gates situation.
Still, there are times when you have to have courage and take a stand. He could have made this exact statement a week ago.
I love Obama, but his lack of following his heart on issues like this really bothers me.
He's not avoiding racial issues. He's avoiding legal issues. Dept. of Justice is involved in the Trayvon case now. Pres. Obama does not want any implication that he is influencing the case.
DeleteI'm glad he hasn't said anything until now. Last week we all didn't know the facts. It wasn't until this week we heard the 911 tapes & that's why the DOJ got involved. Also, in the court of law, Zimmerman is innocent until proven guilty. It would be stupid of the President to insert himself. Listen to the President's statement today again.
DeleteBullshit! I'm AA & haven't heard such a thing.
Deleteand....yet, look and listen to the republican response.
DeleteI agree. This goes for you, too, Gryphen. It appears you were waiting for Obama to speak out about Trayvon. Surely you had thoughts of your own before now?
DeleteI do not understand your point. President Obama made a wonderful pitch perfect statement. There was no harm in taking the time to make the thoughtful statement.
DeleteAnon 12:34 -
DeleteI think part of that delay is addressed when he notes how he has to be careful about his statement because as the head of the federal executive any statement can mess with state power. There are far more legal/constitutional issues involved in addressing this over Fluke's testimony.
As an African American, I never gave it a second thought as to the POTUS not calling his family. Nor does anyone else in my family think he should. (Although, we don't know if he didn't :-))
DeleteI’m an African-American, and I wasn’t angry about President Obama not commenting on it, right away. I knew that he wouldn’t say anything right away, but I knew he would eventually. I was worried that the right-wing, and the media would go out of their way to stir up even more racial division when he did, like they always do on the rare occasion when the president comments on a racial issue. But, I kind of understood why he didn’t. He has to be very careful, when dealing with race issues. He can’t even hug a black person without racists freaking out. But, I understand what you mean, and you are right.
DeleteRemember that he prefaced his remarks by saying that he has to be very careful in a situation involving an ongoing investigation. I think his remarks were perfectly appropriate. It was clear that they came from the heart.
DeleteBeaglemom
YOU have problems. Get help!
DeleteGet lost moron.
DeleteBeing black I can understand these feelings, but a presidential statement or stance could compromise the investigation. Until a clear determination is made by the investigative departments, the President is prudent in not becoming involved. However much he may have wanted to call the parents he did the correct thing. a call would have leaked out. This is clearly very different to the Sandra Fluke issue. There was no conflict with the president calling Ms Fluke to offer support.
DeleteThe Sandra Fluke situation was unlike anything we have seen in modern politics.
DeleteSadly, Trayvon's case occurs every. single. day. all. over. the. country.
So much hatred.
At the very least, time had to pass for more information to come to light - good or bad.
I'm sorry your friends feel that way.
What if a totally different story emerged later? I don't think it was a CYA moment as much as President Obama, like the rest of the country, was waiting for more facts.
The Sandra Fluke *case* was open and shut.
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But the facts as they are emerging are just chilling! That poor scared little boy! My heart breaks for his whole family, all his friends, his lost future...
I understand, but please see how they are different: Fluke involved an attempted testimony before Congress – a federal issue. Martin involved a local murder theoretically under investigation. We now know it was NOT investigated, but at the time it would have been MOST inappropriate for any politician to stick his or her nose into an ongoing local (or federal) murder investigation. If you doubt what I am saying, please consult any criminal lawyer, and he or she will tell you that that's a no-no (prejudicing a potential jury panel); no mature politician does that sort of thing. Pandering politicians, yes, but that is not who Obama is.
DeleteThe hatred and violence and LYING by politicians has escalated exponentially since GW robbed the elections and McC let his erection choose his running mate, whom we know is mentally unbalanced.
ReplyDeleteWon't it be fun Karma if all those white, arrogant racists learn in the after life they all talk about, that they are the ones swooped up and placed in hell?
Couldn't happen to a more deserving bunch of thugs and hypocrites.
But more importantly, how did this effect SARAH?
ReplyDeleteLeBron James Tweets Picture Of Miami Heat Wearing Hoodies In Solidarity With Family Of Trayvon Martin
ReplyDeletehttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/23/lebron-heat-trayvon-tweet_n_1375831.html
Okay Bristol Paylin, should we expect a letter from you to President Obama complaining that the POTUS hurt your bastard sons feelings because the POTUS said his son would not look like Trig or Tripp?
ReplyDeleteHer bastard son? How can you speak that way about a child? That's as noxious as Rush Limbaugh saying that women who use birth control are sluts. Please do not let your hate for the Palins bring you down to the sullied level of the rightwingers.
DeleteUm, dumbass, look up "bastard." (There are books and websites that define things for you. They even help with spelling.) Even Bristol isn't saying she ever married the kid's dad (or other kids' dads.)
DeleteI know exactly what the term "bastard" means. If you had a sister or daughter who had a child out of wedlock, would you use such an ugly term for that child?
DeleteBy the way, the year is 2012. Most people are far less condemning than you are of children born to unmarried parents.
'LOCK HIM UP!'
ReplyDeletehttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/news/trayvon-martin
More Trayvon Martin Supporters In Miami Schools Walk Out Of Class (VIDEO)
ReplyDeletehttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/23/trayvon-martin-school-walkouts_n_1375332.html?ref=trayvon-martin
Gryph,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your insightful post. You, like President Obama, consider situations from another person/community's point of view.
I feel like I'm back in a timewarp where young men get blown away on their motorcycles ("Easy Rider") and Southern bigoted sheriffs are suspicious of outsiders and blacks ("In the Heat of the Night").
It's shocking that a kid on the phone with his girlfriend after purchasing snacks would be murdered like this and the event covered up by the local authorities.
As skeptical as I am of the media, I'm glad they continued their coverage which has resulted in outrage in everyone who doesn't have a closed mind. Willie Geist on Morning Joe said (paraphrase): "The cops didn't contact the family? The father had been trying to reach Trayvon on his cell phone, all they would have to do is hit 'reply to Dad,' which would have taken 5 seconds."
James Fallows notes how similar in appearance Trayvon and POTUS are:
http://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2012/03/trayvon-martins-face/254774/
I'm African American & I have a son. Every time he walks out the door, I'm afraid a cop will stop him for no reason & they either arrest him for BS, beat him or even kill him.
ReplyDeleteIt's very sad in 2012, minorities have to still worry about things like this. My heart aches.
It's just amazing to me how people say they 'love' Obama and then make a glib statement like you just did. He was asked about it, he responded. If he had offered something unsolicited, he would have been attacked for butting in. You really show your deep misunderstanding of what our president is up against. So I question your loyalty to President Obama. Just sayin'.
ReplyDelete12:34PM...how do you know if President Obama didn't call Trayvon's parents?
ReplyDeletePer Sandra Fluke she asked the President if it was okay to tell people that he had called her and what he said to her.
If I were the Trayvon's parents I wouldn't tell the press that the President called simply because it's more fuel for the Right Wing.
I'm African American and I haven't heard of anyone complaining about the President not calling the Martin's...this sounds like something the RW trolls are trying to insinuate.
Racism has NEVER gone away...President Obama KNOWS this...and I know that the flames of hatred are being fanned by some disgusting, cowardly, bigots...let's hope that this case doesn't ignite it and cause some serious damage to ALL parents of young black men.
Remember the person who signed the legislation the police/Courts in Florida have used and abused which this criminal is standing behind to protect himself.
ReplyDeleteJeb Bush signed the legislation while Governor of FL with an NRA Representative standing right beside him when he signed the legislation. That same NRA that is to this day, in DC lobbying to have this law be adopted and signed into law nation wide.
Also remember who was behind Bush, pushing for the law - State legislator Marco Rubio.
Bush - who many Rethugs keep tossing the name in the air wanting him to run, even to step in if it goes to the convention.
Rubio - who many Rethugs keep tossing the name and even Bush suggesting it on the day he released a statement endorsing Romney -- Rubio for VP pick.
The NRA is saying it has nothing to do with them and that the law does not apply to this case. Talk about cherry picking.
The law does not apply to the case but just on Wednesday this week, a Judge found a 'criminal' not guilty using this same law and he in fact was doing much the same -- he didn't 'stand his ground' -- he pursued the victim and stabbed him to death. Pursued -- just like Zimmerman did but this one got his free pass from a judge - Zimmerman's was from a cop acting as judge and maybe jury without full evidence and now the destruction of evidence.
Yea -- this law is active and alive on the books in many states of the USofA. The Rethugs including a FL State Legislator are denying the increase of use and abuse of this law and that the crimes and deaths have increased in FL.
Nothing has changed.
Rick Scott, the slimmy healthcare system abuser/thief who is now Governor, is hoping to use what he is doing to make him look better in the public eye in that he has the lowest ratings in the nation. I hope this doesn't happen. One good deed doesn't improve 'charcter' after his destruction of the State he has done since taking office.
http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/23/after-palin-expect-a-more-intense-vetting-process/
ReplyDeleteOff topic, but had to share this blog posting from the NYT. It reflects how much the movie Game Change has damaged Palin's reputation as it starts with the assumption that her selection was a huge mistake that must not be repeated. Game Change has indeed changed the game.
Baldy posted a bunch of pictures of Trig on her FB....there is only ONE glaringly wrong problem with each picture...any guesses to what it is?
ReplyDeleteLink...
http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=10150634182253435
Where's Sarah?????? You know the women who says Trig's her son.
DeleteThe glasses don't fit? The puppy is still alive and hasn't been shot and skinned by anyone? Do tell, GINA!
DeleteSarah Palin,supposed Mama of Trig is not in one of those pictures.
DeleteI don't think Sarah has any feelings whatsoever for that boy.
NO BALDY!!! Trig probably got a restraining order against her. Good for him.
DeleteDKey...3:56PM has the correct answer! LOL!! Where are the pictures of Baldy with her supposed child??
DeleteOh and for the bonus...his right ear is covered up except in one picture!
I said it here before:
DeleteSarah Can. NOT. Appear. With Trig in a Photo.
Trig. HATES. Sarah.
He barely knows WHO she is; and when she does see him, she's a bitch.
Kids Can't Fake Emotion and there is
No. Way.
Trig will let Sarah Palin HOLD him.
PROVE ME WRONG, SARAHCUDA!!
You. Can't.
OH my god!
Delete#14!! where he's coloring?
His eyes are SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO bad!!!!!!
Remember when MeAgain said Sarah waited so long to get Trig glasses that they dumped that pediatrician cuz he was going to yell at Sarah.
I don't know if MeAgain was full of crap or not, but I don't think his poor eyes had to be as bad as they are in that picture.
And,
He looks a ridiculous amount like Levi.
Ridiculous.
It was less than a week, and the FL authorities are working out what the law is. the President's timing was just as it should be.
ReplyDeletePresident Obama is in a Catch-22. No matter What he does, he'll be seen as wrong by some because we are "all" biased on some form. He handled himself well.
ReplyDeleteGeraldo’s hoodie comments: Definitely not a hoax
ReplyDeletehttp://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/erik-wemple/post/geraldos-hoodie-comments-definitely-not-a-hoax/2012/03/23/gIQAPmVGWS_blog.html
I'm about as white bread as they come (and female, so not part of the "privileged white male" group - but I have benefited through my father and husband who are members of that group).
ReplyDeleteAnd WE are disappointed - actually dismayed, angry and frustrated, at the INCREASE in racism we are seeing because of the Obama presidency (which is not the same as it being because of Obama). It hurts minorities more than it hurts me, but it hurts us all, and our children and grandchildren. It's in everyone's interest to eradicate racism, not to exploit it.
Lucy
White male here - equally disgusted. Lucy said it well.
DeleteDave
Thanks for talking about this, Gryphen. I am a black woman. And this subject needs to be addressed.
ReplyDeleteI've heard nothing but good things about the way Obama has handled this tragedy. Not everyone has heard about this, even though the blogs have been rattling for a week.
ReplyDeleteI can't get over the NY Times describing Zimmerman as a "white hispanic". hello?
the black/non-black divide in our society goes on.
As a Caucasian, I also thought and hoped that Obama's Presidency would make huge inroads in eliminating racism in our Country.
ReplyDeleteMy heart breaks for the family and friends of Trayvon and all the other similar situtations.
American racism is institutional. Our founding fathers saw to that, so how was President Obama supposed to eradicate it? White people want racism to go away? They'll have to do more than be afraid of black people, build fences around their communities, or move to the hinterland.
DeleteGryphen,
ReplyDeleteI think you're a little out of touch with "the African American community." First, there is no one community. It is not a monolith. That's like saying that white conservatives and progressives think alike. Why are so many white people out of touch with black people? Why do black people seem so foreign, whether it's liberals or conservatives. Liberals seem comfortable reading about black people, but not knowing real black people. Conservatives just think African Americans are all stupid and superfluous, and if you've met one, you've met them all. See what I've just done; I've stereotyped.
Black people know more about white people because we need to. White people, on the other hand, don't need to know us as individuals, so they don't bother. See. I did it again.
I don't know where you got the idea that black people aren't supportive of President Obama. Maybe from Cornel West and Tavis Smiley. If so, widen your network. Many black people relate to the Obamas because they have children, nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers, uncles who remind them of the Obamas. They are very familiar to black people.
President Obama has a fine line to walk. One minute Ann Coulter is talking about "open season" on his children. The next, someone is telling Santorum, as he's aiming a gun, to imagine shooting Obama. This is no ordinary presidency.
At this time, Trayvon is ALL of our son. We want justice!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! We want Zimmerman arrested and we want the Sanford Police investigated as well!!!
DeleteX2!!!
DeleteThe Media Gets Suckered by Fox News’s Blame The Hoodie Distraction
ReplyDelete...The right desperately needed a distraction because in the aftermath of the murder of Trayvon Martin, Americans were starting to ask questions about the Stand Your Ground law that has allowed the local police to claim that they can’t arrest shooter George Zimmerman. Fox News needed to shift the focus away from the real issues racism, gun violence, and power of the NRA and ALEC in crafting and passing state legislation. In short, they needed to find a way to blame the victim.
Geraldo Rivera gave them their rationale. What Rivera floated was nothing more than a new spin on the old she deserved it because of the way she was dressed defense. His statements, which he first tested on Twitter last night, were designed to make headlines. They are supposed to get the media attention off of a cold blooded killing and focus it on a distraction. (Hoodies? That’s crazy. Who would say that?)
The more time we spend talking about Geraldo Rivera and hoodies. The less time we spend talking about the dubious circumstances under which an innocent young man lost his life.
Fox News understands something very important about the mainstream media. The corporate media will always react over the top inflammatory remarks in the same way that a baby gets transfixed by jangling car keys.
All Fox News had to do was jangle some crazy remarks about hoodies out there, and the media immediately stopped talking about Trayvon Martin.
Always the willing victim, the mainstream media has bought Fox News’s propaganda hook, line, and sinker.
http://www.politicususa.com/trayvon-martin-hoodie-media-suckered/
The President is doing the best he can. He is the first African American President and has been the target of hateful racism from day one. He deserves our support and understanding that no matter what he does the far right-wing nuts will continue to try and smear him like calling him a "food stamps" President, etc. He cannot appear to be biased in any way because he is the President of ALL the people.
ReplyDeleteThey have all crawled out from under their rocks and we are seeing them in the light of day, it's time. We all know what happened when Obama was elected, they are vibrating with hate and anger and its just exploding everywhere....this is gonna be one helluva summer and I predict we are gonna see record breaking voter turnout. I hope and pray I dont't see that headline when I log on in the morning as there are just way tooooo many nutz out there with guns and Obama is our only hope of getting thru this. If you ask me, Trayvon is exactly like that street merchant that started the Arab Spring...it's time.
ReplyDeleteAmen!
DeleteHave you heard the enhanced audio of the 911 tape? You can hear Zimmerman, as he is following Trayvon (after being told by police not to) say under his breath "F--king C--n!" Yes, it's a hate crime.
ReplyDeleteZimmerman says, "Fucking punks".
Delete(But yeah, he's saying right there that he is grouping this young man in with ALL "PUNKS".)
He's acting like jury, judge and executioner.
The black community at large was never disappointed in President Obama.
ReplyDeleteMost black people DAILY know they can't spout off at the mouth at the white boss or white coworker, we can't say what we want to say and what other white coworkers can say because OUR behinds will be out of a job FIRST.
Most black people know Obama has to conduct himself in a certain way, plus he's the president of ALL Americans, not just black Americans. He can't just come out with a plan for black people only. C'mon, now.
There are black pundits, commentators, politicians, "intellectuals," talking heads etc. who make their living bashing Obama. Do not confuse the image they are trying to portray as the actual reality. They are bashing for bucks.
None of these people have done very much for the black community except pimp our problems and profit from it, with their books and TV appearances, tours and symposiums.
You will notice, most of the black personalities who consistently and constantly bash Obama have said very little about this Trayvon Martin situation EXCEPT to bash Obama. They've not expressed any words of support for his parents. They have not organized any marches or called their/FL congressperson. They have not tried to get up donations for his parents' legal fees.
They HAVE complained that Obama hasn't called Trayvon's parents. They HAVE complained that Pres. Obama can call that white lady (Fluke) but not Trayvon. Now the man has said something, it's still not good enough. He should be shouting for Zimmerman's arrest from the Rose Garden, which as he explained Thursday, he can't do that.
Please don't mistake bitter bloggers and TV personalities for having the "pulse" of black America because it's simply not true.
Dear Mr. President: I am proud of my only son. owever I would also be proud to have Bradley Manning as my son!
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