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Cha

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5. "Lynched" is such a harsh word and I cringed when
Sun Dec 15, 2013, 11:55 PM
Dec 2013

I saw the picture but metaphorically speaking it's what they're trying to do to President Obama.. and Frank Schaeffer makes a lot of important points.

From your link, Peggy..

snip//

"I’ve watched liberal and right wing commentators alike blame the president for being lynched. They say “he’s not reaching out enough” or “he’s too cold.” It’s the equivalent of assuming that the black man being beaten by a couple of thug cops must have “done something.

I like his ending..

"God bless you Mr. President. I’m praying for you. I am so very sorry. But take heart, in the long reach of history the door you opened will stay open for the millions of Americans of all colors, genders and beliefs who will follow you. They will bless your name. So will history."

Mahalo Peggy and Welcome to DU and the BOG~

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It doesn't get better than Frank Schaeffer. He always hits the nail on the head. IrishAyes Dec 2013 #1
Got his back...DAMN STRAIGHT! PeggyKR Dec 2013 #3
Welcome to DU and the BOG. Aristus Dec 2013 #6
Good to be here! PeggyKR Dec 2013 #7
And to you... Aristus Dec 2013 #8
Thanks! PeggyKR Dec 2013 #12
When you take into account how far he had to come based on who his parents were grantcart Dec 2013 #22
I love to dabble in DU although I can't get to every thread. IrishAyes Dec 2013 #23
You and this thread are much needed at DU! Welcome to DU and the BOG! n/t freshwest Dec 2013 #2
Happy to be here! PeggyKR Dec 2013 #4
"Lynched" is such a harsh word and I cringed when Cha Dec 2013 #5
Racism is alive and well in America.. PeggyKR Dec 2013 #9
Those two paragraphs resonated the most with me. Thanks for posting them! We have been blessed. n/t freshwest Dec 2013 #16
Good to know, freshwest! Cha Dec 2013 #17
Just wanted to let you know, Peggy, that I just saw this Cha Dec 2013 #10
totally agree! PeggyKR Dec 2013 #13
It's all good.. I'm glad you posted Schaeffer's piece Cha Dec 2013 #15
Frank Schaeffer pulls no punches! Harsh words, but, sadly, true. mountain grammy Dec 2013 #11
VERY Sad. PeggyKR Dec 2013 #21
well done Peggy~ sheshe2 Dec 2013 #14
You got that right...I got his back..check out this photo! PeggyKR Dec 2013 #18
Awesome and Heartfelt hug. sheshe2 Dec 2013 #19
My Pleasure..taken the day after his re-election--my inspiration for my VALIDATION story. PeggyKR Dec 2013 #20
Welcome Peggy! ucrdem Dec 2013 #24
It's all true...VERY SAD, and VERY true. PeggyKR Dec 2013 #25
Together! PeggyKR Dec 2013 #27
Happy New Year Peggy ucrdem Dec 2013 #28
cant listen to npr these days as they beat the aca website drum, then poll the public confidence. mopinko Dec 2013 #26
NPR during the holidays is even more annoying than usual. ucrdem Dec 2013 #29
i have an outstanding local station. mopinko Dec 2013 #30
NPR PeggyKR Dec 2013 #31
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