'Only a more civil and honest public discourse can help us face up to our challenges as a nation...'

[flpoljunkie]

(The president understands that it is not just civility that matters in public discourse, but honesty--something, which is essential, and yet, has been sadly been lacking from Republicans and their right-wing echo chamber--who apparently believe the end justifies the means. )

“If, as has been discussed in recent days, their deaths help usher in more civility in our public discourse,” Mr. Obama said, “let us remember that it is not because a simple lack of civility caused this tragedy — it did not — but rather because only a more civil and honest public discourse can help us face up to our challenges as a nation, in a way that would make them proud.”

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/13/us/13obama.html?hp

[spin]

1. It's far more fun to hate and insult. We ALL need to just grow up. (n/t)

edited for typo

[Johnny2X2X]

2. Our President

He was the calming voice through all of this. Politically he comes out smelling like roses, this has RW pundits scrambling today.

[woo me with science]

3. Really grateful he said what he said.

I really think he handled it masterfully.

[emilyg]

4. k/r