Obama Complained About The Police Raids On Occupy

[BeFree]

Right?

I mean, I haven't been on the web in a week, so I missed the statement from the White House about how upset Obama is that in America the people are being denied their rights to assemble.

So, there must be a link somewhere about Obama standing up for the people. Thanks ahead of time. Peace - out.

[DJ13]

1. He's a politician first, a student of the Constitution second

Obviously, a distant second.

[BeFree]

4. You mean... for one second?

Are you saying he's not standing up for American's rights?

WTF? He's our president. Why isn't he supporting us?

Is it true he is a 1%er? Is that why he's mute?

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[Sarah Ibarruri]

3. He must've. A right wingnut that writes me was very angry that Obama said this.

Anything that pisses off that right wing, must be good for our side lol

[liberal N proud]

5. It is the Justice Departments responsibility to deal with the violence during these raids

They need to investigate violations of civil liberties.

The President shouldn't have to speak on the subject.

[robinlynne]

6. unless he's for change we can believe in. then he should speak up.

[L0oniX]

16. Oh he's for change alright.

[formercia]

12. Separation of powers

It's bad form for the Executive to tell, advise or even hint at Justice on what to do.

[L0oniX]

15. ...even though he was a constitutional lawyer ....ok.

[lame54]

22. unless it's about Egypt

[liberal N proud]

23. That would be in Hillary's department

State deals with foreign affairs

[lame54]

25. Obama Quotes...

My administration has been closely monitoring the situation in Egypt, and I know that we will be learning more tomorrow when day breaks. As the situation continues to unfold, our first concern is preventing injury or loss of life. So I want to be very clear in calling upon the Egyptian authorities to refrain from any violence against peaceful protesters.

Read more: http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,2045085,00.html#ixzz1ejtKGLkV

The people of Egypt have rights that are universal. That includes the right to peaceful assembly and association, the right to free speech, and the ability to determine their own destiny. These are human rights. And the United States will stand up for them everywhere.

Read more: http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,2045085,00.html#ixzz1ejta5XDM

[Danascot]

26. I like to pretend that when he says

Egypt/people of Egypt he really means OWS. Too much reality is depressing.

[Lex]

7. He called on "authorities to refrain from any violence against peaceful protestors

and that people "have rights that are universal. That includes the right to peaceful assembly and association, the right to free speech, and the ability to determine their own destiny. These are human rights. And the United States will stand up for them everywhere."

Yeah, he said that. About the people of Egypt.

[SammyWinstonJack]

9. Yabut...that's different.....for some reason....

:shrug:


:eyes:


x(

[formercia]

13. So did Hillary.

Oh, wait......

[nadinbrzezinski]

8. Carney had a short blurb

On how this was up to local authorities. Oh and yes rights to freely petition your government...at Tahrir square.

Frustrating.

Oh and happy turkey day.

[joshguitar]

10. k&r +1 nt

[bvar22]

11. Now..., Now....

He DID say he understood how some people can be "frustrated".

Why do you hate President Obama?
He doesn't have a Magic Wand,
and he has to be the President of ALL the People,
including the Pepper Spray Cops and the 1%.
Do you want him to take sides or something???!!!!




You will know them by their WORKS,
not by their excuses.
Solidarity99!
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[RUMMYisFROSTED]

14. Holder!

:woohoo:

[Canuckistanian]

17. Exactly n/t

[Raster]

18. Oh please. Same horse, different color.

[donheld]

19. He told Sasha all about it.

[Itchinjim]

20. Dumb fucking post..

24...
Peace - out.

[Lorien]

21. Ignoring the fucking issue by attacking the OP

how very Fox noise of you.

[Marr]

24. Don't worry-- maybe campaign headquarters will issue a talking point soon.

Must suck to know you disagree with a statement but not why.

[Blecht]

27. Perfect description of your response