Mar 28, 2012
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Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said lawmakers need to tone down the rhetoric in the aftermath of the Trayvon Martin shooting and suggested that President Obama orchestrated remarks he made about the teenager’s death.
“It’s not going to do anybody any good to ratchet up the rhetoric based on speculation,” Palin told Fox News. She shared her observations just hours after Democratic Rep. Bobby Rush was asked to leave the House floor after donning a hooded sweatshirt to protest Martin’s death.
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Martin’s parents appeared on Capitol Hill Tuesday with several members of the Congressional Black Caucus – who have called for the arrest of George Zimmerman. Zimmerman allegedly shot and killed Martin in February in a gated community in Sanford, FL. Zimmerman claims he acted in self defense.
The Justice Dept. and the FBI are investigating but Zimmerman has not been arrested or charged with a crime.
“What concerns me – the facts still aren’t out there,” Palin said. “Obviously when we hear about a 17-year-old young man losing his life, it’s tragic. It’s horrible. I am so, so extremely sorry for the family.”
But she was upset at Rush’s display on the House floor calling it “atrocious.”
“Racial profiling has to stop,” said Rush as he removed his suit jacket. “Just because someone is wearing a hoodie, doesn’t make them a hoodlum.”
“It’s quite appalling that Rep. Rush chose to go this route,” she said. “There are other ways to get your message across. It’s really bad precedent that he’s trying to set – violating such tradition and such rules to make a political statement.”
She also called out President Obama – saying he should not have jumped into the growing outrage over the shooting.
“I think it was orchestrated,” Palin said. “I’m going to get clobbered for even suggesting this, but it is what I believe.”
The president addressed the shooting in the Rose Garden.
“My main message is to the parents of Trayvon Martin. You know, if I had a son, he’d look like Trayvon,” Obama said. “All of us as Americans are going to take this with the seriousness it deserves.”
“Obviously, this is a tragedy. I can only imagine what these parents are going through,” Obama said. “All of us have to do some soul searching to figure out how something like this has happened.
Palin said she was “very, very surprised out of all the issues that are going on in our country today that the president” would have taken a question about the Martin case.
She said the politicization of the shooting is unfair to Martin’s parents.
“It’s unspeakable the hurt, the sorrow, the loss this family is feeling,” she said. “People who are jumping in there without having all the facts first are making the situation even worse when you consider we are talking about a young man’s life.”
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Bammer just wants more riots so he can inact martial law.
The President had no Authority making any remarks until Justice had a chance to make a decision on facts that were presented.I can say any thing you want over a cell phone! I am totally ashamed by our so called President! I Hope you eat your words you? God forgive me!
The President had no Authority making any remarks until Justice had a chance to make a decision on facts that were presented.I can say any thing you want over a cell phone! I am totally ashamed by our so called President! I Hope you eat your words you? God forgive me!
Where is that in the constitution. So the president of the USA can't have the freedoms of its citizens. Hate to tell you with them clowns yall got runnin get ready for 4 more
The President didn't say he thought anybody was guilty, he just gave his condolensces to the family. Why are you and so many on this website so mad for exactly?
Mr McFadden these folk seen to have dropped out of school in 8th grade. Can't change or help ignorance
Mr McFadden these folk seen to have dropped out of school in 8th grade. Can't change or help ignorance
I prefer Presidents that show some leadership. Here's one of the saddest, most reprehensible things that's happened since lynching died out and I think that responsible people have a responsibility to say something. Now, let's go back to our proud republican "leaders" who are running to become president who were afraid to say anything about a moronic windbag who insulted women by calling them sluts because they wanted birth control. What a pathetic bunch! How can anyone think that any of these chickenhawk wimps are capable of being president?
Wendell McFadden Because he is a hypocrite? Why are the Black Panthers allowed to place bounties on people?
Neil Murphy It's not like he allowed them to do anything, If they wan't to risk getting indicted by making threats, then thats their stupidity.
Mr McFadden as you see from the post. If one black person feels a certain way or acts a certain way then all must. Even the POTUS. This is simple deflection
A violent racist bIack guy tried to beat up a guy with a gun.
The violent racist bIack guy got shot.
The End.
A violent racist bIack guy tried to beat up a guy with a gun.
The violent racist bIack guy got shot.
The End.
Oh thank you so much Sarah! I'm sure you'll defend the murderer, as we all know how much you love your guns and would rather die than not allow every American to carry one. Well isn't it just great that this moron killed a child? I'm sure you will find a way in your twisted, childlike mind to create a scenario where the child is at fault, his ethnicity has already permeated into that tiny mind of yours as a reason enough to not believe him. Please do us a favor Sarah Palin, shut your mouth. You do not represent women, and you clearly care more about your moronic ego than this child and the plight of his parents. You are a fame whore, no different than Kim Kardashian.
Applause!!!!
Again Lisa were you there? So if the kid was beating him what was he supposed to do? So what if it had gone the other way and Martin had killed Zimmerman? Then what would people say? I don't like Palin and I'm not on her side but I think people are reacting too quickly to this before any facts are out.
@Kelly-oh you were there? Only two people were there, and one if em is dead. A child! If you think that child would attack someone that weighed 50 pounds more AND had a gun on his holster, then you must be a member if the Sanford police department. I don't think Zimmerman is a racist, but that night, he racially profiled that kid. He assumed the worst, sought out trouble, got it, and then claimed self defense. That kid did nothing wrong other than be pursued and attacked by a grown ass fool.
Oh thank you so much Sarah! I'm sure you'll defend the murderer, as we all know how much you love your guns and would rather die than not allow every American to carry one. Well isn't it just great that this moron killed a child? I'm sure you will find a way in your twisted, childlike mind to create a scenario where the child is at fault, his ethnicity has already permeated into that tiny mind of yours as a reason enough to not believe him. Please do us a favor Sarah Palin, shut your mouth. You do not represent women, and you clearly care more about your moronic ego than this child and the plight of his parents. You are a fame whore, no different than Kim Kardashian.
That "stand your ground" law really has to go. Its too easily misinterpretated.
That "stand your ground" law really has to go. Its too easily misinterpretated.
why did obama open his mouth and insert his foot?
VOTES!
well alot of people are looking to obama and the goverment for help(the goverment owes me)type of atitude.and obama knows it-but the only hope and answers is in JESUS.
It is simple what happened. Obama was put under the gun about Obama-care and rising gas prices. He needed a diversion. So he diverts attention to this case in Florida. It is now all over the news and the topic of the day instead of Obama's mess. This is wagging the dog if there was ever a case of it.
And guess what, we all fell for it.
Yes… finally a woman who is not afraid! Excellent. Thank you. Gov. Palin1
agreed…at least, not afraid to say something stupid everytime someone sticks a microphone in her face. Wasilla Barbie and Geraldo should go get a room together.
Some of you idiots on here talking about race baiting, as if the man isn't half white. Obama said what he said and kept it moving.
He doesn't claim that part of his heritage though. The point is he should not have said "If I had a son he'd look like Trayvvon." Who cares? He could've addressed it better. That's all.
Why does this idiot continue to spew her own brand of stupidity.
Palin is 100% correct. Obama should keep his fat lips shut, for once. He only said something because he's a nigger, and if they break the law, to him, who cares? Assholes.
President Obama was responding to a reporter's question. Shocking to read right wing conservatives stupid statements about the shooting. The facts are that a grown man followed a teenager who was carrying a drink, skittles, and a mobile phone while heading to his father's home. The grown man confronted the teenager and shot him. The grown man made obvious stupid moves that resulted in a teenager's death. A real investigation needs to happen. No cover up by the Sanford police.
And as POTUS he should have said: "I do not know the specifics of the matter. This is very tragic anytime a young person is shot and killed but we should not jump to assumptions until the case has been investigated. Please let our judicial system run its course and not the court of public opinion." That's what I would've said if I were POTUS. Not "If I had a son he'd look like that because we're the same skin color." Really?
@your every comment illustrates your ignorance. There is an obvious reason why you are NOT President. The President used a "symbolism" that simply means that no matter who you are, this teenager could have been your son… BTW, you misquoted the President because he never said any words that came close to "skin color" as you assert.
George Lewis Brown I don't see how my "every comment" displays "'ignorance." I have said nothing but if you were not AT the scene of the shooting you DO NOT KNOW what happened.
No he didn't say skin color – that was inferred. Has he ever commented on any white kid who got shot and said "That could be my son." No. That wasn't really quoting the President. I know it was confusing with the quotes.
He did not use a "symbolism." If so he would address EVERY teenager who is shot whether it was in self defense or not.
Again YOU don't know what happened. Zimmerman and Martin do. Martin's not here. So you can go by Zimmerman and the witnesses. Also what would you say if it had gone the other way and Martin had beaten Zimmerman to death?
@kelly, there has NOT been a thorough investigation. So are you agreeing that there should be an investigation before Zimmerman's story is believed…? Peace…
George Lewis Brown I'm pretty sure what I've read is that they're looking into it. "Peace?" Really? As in peace out or something? You also avoided my question of if it had gone the other way but that doesn't surprise me. People react with emotion.
@kelly, your question about flipping the situation is Stupid. My every statement has been that a THOROUGH INVESTIGATION needs to be conducted. So it appears that we are seeking the same thing – a thorough investigation – and not vilification of the tennager or the shooter. Peace Be With You…
George Lewis Brown It's not stupid. It's a legitimate question. Just because YOU don't like it doesn't mean it's stupid. Wow lol.
@ Kelly, the discourse was engaging. Make the most of your day…
George Lewis Brown That is usually what people do when they have nothing else to say. Lol.
Ok…
If he would have never gotten out of his SUV none of this would have taken place…neighborhood watch and police are two totally different group
I was reading that the parents applied for trademark rights on the Trayvon slogans. Looks like they are going to rake in some money. I hope the hold on the the movie rights as well.
A grown man shot and killed a teenager. The grown man tells a story to keep himself out of jail. It is not surprising to see what people are siding with the shooter. Why is he not lying? Why do you believe him? There is a lot to say about your support of the grown man who shot a teenager.
NO ONE knows what really happened except him and that kid. Were you there? Do you know that he's lying? No so who made you judge and jury?
@kelly, obviously you cannot read. Unlike you and others of your ilk, i do not assume his innocence or guilt. I am irritated that there was NO thorough investigation because a grown man did shoot a teenager. I am questioning your unwavering support of the shooter. Learn how to read before you ignorantly make a comment…
George Lewis Brown Where did I say I support the shooter? I don't support ANYONE because I WAS NOT THERE! I don't know what happened. They are investigating it right now. So far, what the police have found, is that Martin was beating Zimmerman so Zimmerman shot him in self defense. I don't know if that's true or not. I wasn't there. Neither were you.
Maybe YOU should learn how to read before YOU ignorantly make a comment. Even the witnesses stories contradict. So if you weren't there, stfu.
@Kelly, So are you agreeing that there should be a thorough investigation before Zimmerman's story is believed…?
A couple years ago in my town a young black male was shot and killed while pumping gas. It was a case of mistaken identity. A gang banger saw the young mans hat and assumed because of the color of the hat he was a member of a rival gang. Where we're all the people yelling about racial profiling? Nowhere. There was no political gain so it just was reported as a young man being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Was the shooter arrested? I'll wait.
Of course he was arrested. I am just curious why there was no outrage about the profiling that took place that night.
Of course he was arrested. I am just curious why there was no outrage about the profiling that took place that night.
Larry Fraser You just answered your own question, it was gang related, not because he was black obviously.
There was no political outrage because the perpetrators where captured. Do you RW people understand that. If Zimmerman was booked or arrested this would be a non issue. But I guess Hannity and the ilk don't want you to understand that. Again if Zimmerman was arrested and charged it would be a non issue
That wasn't racial profiling. That was him seeing the color of the hat and assuming he was a member of a rival gang. That was gang profiling.
I wonder how Zimmerman feels to be at this exact moment in time, the most hated man in America?
Sir, I find it ironic that the right wing where more upset with Vick who knew someone who fought dogs than a man who killed an unarmed man. And they wonder why they can't get black folk to vote for them
Black folk? How about rational folk?
Jillian I fought and served this country honorably. If that where the case then the issues that you currently espouse would have been voiced during the implementation of the Patriot Act but there was silence. This current President has done nothing to take away freedoms that the prior one hadn't implemented. If this where the case there would be more outrage about this young boy getting shot just because he had on a freakin hoodie. I've been on this post for three hours and heard a lot of mess about black people and white people. The same network who talks about an old lady gettin attacked by her neighbors monkey has also thought that the president giving his wife dap was a terrorist fist bump. Now I wish pigmentation wasn't an issue but when you look at this post and similar ones what other conclusion can you come up with. Again I ask where was the anger about limitless wiretaps? Indefinite detainments. But all of a sudden in 2008 we see the Tea Party. Also things the Heritage foundation supported in 06 they are now against. If it sounds like a duck and looks like a duck what is it
First off thank you for your service to OUR country, I commend you, and secondly I think your on to something, I mean the Tea Party comes out with all this harsh rhetoric non-stop calling people monkeys and finding ways to stir up hate daily. Racism isn't as prevalent as it was back then, but we'd be naive to think it doesn't exist. As if it hasn't been proven time and time again. I'm tired of going on blogs and seeing some white people be so insensitive about certain things pertaining to blacks. Then they wan't to bring up reverse racism, as if blacks never had a reason to not like white people and trust me I have plenty white friends that I would die for seriously they know where I stand and I'm not backing down. I'm not going to sit and complain about everything done wrong to every person who is black, but I'm tired of things like this happening period, it's just sad that a young dude got killed unarmed walking down the street, something just doesn't add up.
Agreed 100%
Agreed 100%
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Once someone is convicted in the court of public opinion, the legal courts don't really matter…
The fact is only Martin and Zimmerman know what happened. There are witnesses who say they saw Martin beat him. There are other witnesses that say a different story. Now there's a video from the police station when they brought Zimmerman into question him. He doesn't look beat up or cut or anything. But then I read that that paramedics – an hour before the video – cleaned him up "really well" and the police reported that he did appear to have been beaten.
If you weren't there don't speculate. If it's proven he did not kill the kid in self defense, he goes to jail. If it's proven it was self defense – sorry that's Florida's law.
I do disagree with Pres. Obama making the statements he made. There was no need for the President to insert himself in. Unless he plans to do this every time a teenager is killed.
I do disagree with Pres. Obama making the statements he made. There was no need for the President to insert himself in. Unless he plans to do this every time a teenager is killed.
Once someone is convicted in the court of public opinion, the legal courts don't really matter…
The fact is only Martin and Zimmerman know what happened. There are witnesses who say they saw Martin beat him. There are other witnesses that say a different story. Now there's a video from the police station when they brought Zimmerman into question him. He doesn't look beat up or cut or anything. But then I read that that paramedics – an hour before the video – cleaned him up "really well" and the police reported that he did appear to have been beaten.
If you weren't there don't speculate. If it's proven he did not kill the kid in self defense, he goes to jail. If it's proven it was self defense – sorry that's Florida's law.
It's a simple fact that someone was shoot a killed. The shooter should have been held in custody so all could feel safe that a possible murderer was not walking the streets free.
So what gives with the New Black Panthers. After their voter intimidation case was abruptly dismissed by Obama's Justice Department, despite the clear and compelling evidence of guilt, they are free to threaten the life of an American citizen? Are they free to threaten to kidnap and offer a $1 million bribe with impunity?
This country has gone downhill since President Obama took office in every way. Economically, national security, racially, and lawlessness, we cannot afford another term with him in office.
So what gives with the New Black Panthers. After their voter intimidation case was abruptly dismissed by Obama's Justice Department, despite the clear and compelling evidence of guilt, they are free to threaten the life of an American citizen? Are they free to threaten to kidnap and offer a $1 million bribe with impunity?
This country has gone downhill since President Obama took office in every way. Economically, national security, racially, and lawlessness, we cannot afford another term with him in office.
Yep, Obama ginned up this whole thing for political purposes, because I'm sure angry blacks burning down buildings and looting will totally win over Independent voters. He's a genius.
What a complete and utter fool. She epitomizes the new Republican "Exaltation of Ignorance", delivered daily by Fox News.
Having this bi ach accuse the president of inflammatory rhetoric is like having the rooster accuse the fox of crowing to warn the chickens that the British are coming! Could someone please keep her looking for Russia off her Alaska homeland coast?
Obama is good at destroying this country. About time people are recognizing it.
It will be like Charley Manson said. Helter Skelter. if Obama has his way……….
Get your guns before he outlaws them. It will be to late later.