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Ricky D
Trad climber
Sierra Westside
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Jul 19, 2013 - 11:44pm PT
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I'm still waiting for him to quit campaigning and actually start doing his friggin job.
One more "I didn't know" or "It was Bush's fault" and I'm gonna puke.
I really wish I had voted for Hillary like my wife did...at least that crazy post-menopausal whackjob would DO SOMETHING other than tour the world and pretend he didn't know what was happening!
Obama is a LAZY FUK!
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ms55401
Trad climber
minneapolis, mn
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Jul 19, 2013 - 11:46pm PT
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first Kansan-Kenyan president ever! not sure that he's black, but I don't care. Better than the alternatives
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Snowmassguy
Trad climber
Calirado
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Jul 19, 2013 - 11:58pm PT
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We need to remember that Obama would never have "been Trayvon". Our great leader lived a pampered life while attending the prestigious Punahou school . Tuition $19,200.
That is $19K after you grease the wheels to even be considered for admission. I bet Barry did not wear his hoody to his admission interview.
Worst president ever and no my opinion of Barry does NOT make me a racist. I feel the same way about Bush. I despise all lying, cheating politicians regardless of race.
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ms55401
Trad climber
minneapolis, mn
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Jul 20, 2013 - 12:01am PT
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Worst president ever and no my opinion of Barry does NOT make me a racist. I feel the same way about Bush.
there can only be one worst president ever. I'll give you a hint: it's not Obama.
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Snowmassguy
Trad climber
Calirado
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Jul 20, 2013 - 12:04am PT
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^^^ Ok close 2nd
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Norton
Social climber
the Wastelands
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Jul 20, 2013 - 12:05am PT
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wilbeer
Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
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Jul 20, 2013 - 09:32am PT
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Guess you do not have to be the POTUS to press an agenda.^^^^^^
Still Very Proud.
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High Fructose Corn Spirit
Gym climber
Potemkin Village
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Jul 20, 2013 - 10:03am PT
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ekat, really?! you were not impressed with Obama's chat yesterday? how could this be? oh my...
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High Fructose Corn Spirit
Gym climber
Potemkin Village
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Jul 20, 2013 - 10:26am PT
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Right,
offering up his personal perspective like that - esp taking into account his own "set of experiences" as a young black - was "unpresidented." I thought his timing was perfect. I thought he was articulate, his ideas worthy, and I identified or empathized with pretty much everything he said. I'm glad he stepped up as pres and shared his views with the public on this important national matter. I give him an A grade on this one!
Others may disagree. ;)
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High Fructose Corn Spirit
Gym climber
Potemkin Village
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Jul 20, 2013 - 10:31am PT
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yeah, unpresidented but very presidential
hail to the chief! :)
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Deekaid
climber
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Jul 20, 2013 - 11:18am PT
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I don't know what you guys are talking about. I don't even play basketball and I have a better shot than him.
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nature
climber
Boulder, CO
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Jul 20, 2013 - 12:27pm PT
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one of his better moments for sure.
CANT tell the diff.
which is exactly why nobody gives a sh#t about your views or opinions.
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nature
climber
Boulder, CO
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Jul 20, 2013 - 12:31pm PT
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Barkley added that he “feels bad” that the trial gave “every white person and black person who is racist the platform to vent their ignorance. That’s the thing that bothered me the most. I watched this trial closely. I watched these people on television talking about it. A lot of these people have a hidden agenda. They want to have their racist views, whether they are white or black… Their biases come out.”
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the Fet
climber
Tu-Tok-A-Nu-La
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Jul 20, 2013 - 12:57pm PT
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It's sad to see some good folks here consumed by hate for the President, which I suspect is mostly because he's not conservative like them.
It's interesting to see his words twisted or go right over the head of some people. He talked mainly about how the black community views this situation and why some people are so upset.
If their roles were reversed it's likely many things would have happened differently from the confrontation, to the investigation, to the trial. If you can't admin that you are dishonest with yourself.
I really think some people can just turn off their empathy for other groups when it suits their needs. That's bigotry. Not racism but bigotry. Being so convinced that you are right about everything that your are blind to what other people think and experience. I see it from some on the far left, but from almost everyone on the right.
He's not my favorite president of all time, but Obama's got much bigger balls than any of his detractors here.
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Nohea
Trad climber
Living Outside the Statist Quo
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Jul 20, 2013 - 01:04pm PT
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Wow, is anyone paying attention? It's impressive how easily you are amused, so I say again for possible penetration.....
"I do not recall ever, as an adult, failing to be mystified whenever I encounter another adult expressing confidence in politicians – confidence either in an individual politician (say, confidence in Ronald Reagan or in Barack Obama) or confidence in politicians as a group. Successful politicians – and particularly those who are successful on national stages – are, with exceptions too few to matter, master con artists.
Whatever is the reason why so many grown people respect holders of political office is, as it has always been, beyond my comprehension. I just don’t get it. Practitioners of no other profession are accorded more honor, respect, and (most importantly) power while at the same time being held to such low standards of ethical behavior. Actions that, when committed by the family dog, properly elicit scolding or muzzling or even eviction from the premises are, when committed by an elected official, greeted with oohs, aahhs, applause, and re-election to powerful office.
I cannot encounter a politician’s image or words without being repulsed. Nor can I encounter any of the incessant instances of publicly expressed admiration and respect for politicians without being (on good days) befuddled or (on most days) sickened."
Get outdoors and have a wonderful day!
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Risk
Mountain climber
Olympia, WA
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Jul 20, 2013 - 06:55pm PT
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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/charles-howard/no-justice-no-peace-what-_b_3593307.html
We must work for both: To fix a broken justice system and a to fix the broken peace within our hearts and within our communities.
A lack of justice and a lack of peace is a call for action on two different fronts. This means organizing to change dangerous laws like the "Stand Your Ground" and the "Stop and Frisk" policies as well as heartless gun laws in our country. But it also means working to restore peace on an individual level. This is reaching out to those who are hurting. Preaching and writing about this not only prophetically, but also pastorally. It's working not only to change laws, but to change a culture that is far too violent in the first place. It's not only ensuring that the taking of black life is prosecuted just the same as when a white life is lost, but it is working to build a beloved community in which no lives are lost to unnecessary violence. Change laws, get guns off of the street, and change our culture.
I don't like the verdict, but I support our system of laws and justice. If it is broken then there will not be peace. Lack of peace does not equate to violence, please recall.
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Wade Icey
Trad climber
www.alohashirtrescue.com
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Jul 20, 2013 - 08:34pm PT
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Boarding up the windows in June Lake in anticipation of racial apocalypse...
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High Fructose Corn Spirit
Gym climber
Potemkin Village
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Sep 10, 2013 - 10:10pm PT
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I can't believe I'm the only one...
PROUD of my president and his leadership tonight!
I hope all of you saw his speech regarding Syria this evening. If not, YT it.
Persuasive. Disciplined. Thoughtful.
Thank you, Mr. President. :)
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