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Darkman

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For Obama, mum should be the word

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Eugene Robinson
Washington Post Writers Group
July 21, 2013


Read more: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/opinion/os-ed-eugene-robinson-072113-20130719,0,6041825.column
LOL .. quite "a 180" article now ... from this writer ... :rolleyes:

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The words Obama had to say

Eugene Robinson
Washington Post Writers Group
3:13 p.m. EDT, July 22, 2013

WASHINGTON — Sometimes it's good to be proved wrong. Last week, I wrote a column doubting that President Obama could speak powerfully and effectively about the racial issues raised by the Trayvon Martin case. Well, the president did just that.

Obama's remarks Friday — a surprise to reporters expecting the usual daily press briefing — were brief and informal. But they amounted to the most important speech about race our first African-American president has delivered in office.

My skepticism about whether Obama should even try to say anything meaningful about Martin's death and the acquittal of his killer, George Zimmerman, had nothing to do with the president's thoughtfulness or eloquence. I simply feared that whatever he said would be misconstrued — deliberately, by some — in a way that robbed his words of their intended meaning.

But Obama began by talking about himself. It was disarming to hear the most powerful man in the world speak of powerlessness.

"You know, when Trayvon Martin was first shot I said that this could have been my son," the president said. "Another way of saying that is Trayvon Martin could have been me 35 years ago."

He gently suggested that states re-examine stand your ground laws such as Florida's. "If Trayvon Martin was of age and armed, could he have stood his ground on that sidewalk?" Obama asked.

Most important, Obama laid out the challenge of "helping young African-American men feel that they're a full part of this society and that they've got pathways and avenues to succeed."

This is the crucial, daunting challenge. Millions of at-risk boys and men need education, mentoring, employment. If this won't come through "some grand, new federal program," then how? And when?

Putting Friday's words into action could be Obama's greatest legacy. I eagerly await his next speech on the unfinished business of race.
Read more: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/opinion/os-ed-eugene-robinson-20130722,0,6684821.column
 
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Darkman

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I had thought about this for a while now, GZ could sue TM's parents for the injuries he sustained due to TM being a minor. I wonder if GZ would sue them though.
He probably won't ... as GZ is a nice guy with manners and values ...

He can get some money some other way ... hopefully!
 

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Well my final thoughts are I agree with Obama after all is said and done. I think he put it in perspective correctlly about the entire conflict, but also the the challenges in the future.
 

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I had thought about this for a while now, GZ could sue TM's parents for the injuries he sustained due to TM being a minor. I wonder if GZ would sue them though.

I don't think he could.

He could, however sue the estate of Trayvon Martin for medical expenses related to the assault. I understand the estate has at least a million dollars...
 

Darkman

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LOL ......

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Black Pastor Backs Zimmerman – with Jesus

Pastor – Why Blacks Blame Zimmerman – Because They’re Black

… by Jim W. Dean, VT Editor

"Manning is not attacked by the civil rights community hustlers as they do not want him to have any more attention than he has. He, to them…is like kryptonite was to Superman. But what you will see him doing here is tearing away the black victim crutch that he knows has been so deeply imprinted on so much of black society."

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Read more: http://www.veteranstoday.com/2013/07/19/black-pastor-backs-zimmerman-with-jesus/
 

Darkman

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This is the stuff the DOJ should be investigating. Are they?

Hell, put PRISM to work. See if there's an organizational link behind these death threats. I'd bet that someone with access to PRISM could make a RICO case against at least the NBPP.
I agree.

Instead of investigating something else instead .....
 

monovillage

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Do you know what's especially delicious? Reading back through the early pages and see who was right all along and who was wrong and who continue to be wrong after the trial is done and finished and Zimmerman was acquitted. Acquitted to go and help other people in their time of need.

Good stuff, schadenfreude is magically delicious.
 

Ichinisan

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Wow, the guy is a superhero or something. Killing criminals, saving people from life and death situations.







OK, yeah, I'm trolling...
Maybe trolling, but it's pretty much reality. I want someone like George looking-out for my neighborhood.
 

BigDH01

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And the man in my avatar is a Republican.

True, but I'm not sure it matters much. The nature of the parties and their platforms has changed a great deal since the 1860s, the most relevant in this case being the southern strategy.
 

Darkman

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Dr. Manning is great ... Have listen ... especially to the 2nd one .. ;)

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Dr. Manning Retracts His Prayer For Sybrina Fulton

Published on Jul 22, 2013
http://www.atlah.org The Manning Report

Dr. James Manning Retracts His Prayer For Sybrina Fulton. Recorded 18 July 2013

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glakKjj1x3g


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George Zimmerman Stoned Trayvon Martin: Deuteronomy 21 : 18 - 21

Published on Jul 22, 2013
http://www.atlah.org Pulpit Of Power

Dr. James David Manning states that George Zimmerman did to Trayvon Martin what the word of God.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9s900vZr_k
 
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