"I've got to be careful about my statements to make sure that we're not impairing any investigation that's taking place right now."
I've seen other infuriating quotes like this from the President in other contexts. It says two things boldly to anyone with the interest in listening rather than adoring:
1. "I recognize that my words have tremendous power."
2. "I'm really scared to use my power."
"Obama's statement is indicative of the tone of his presidency -- one that characterizes him as a politician quite comfortable being positioned in the "middle.""
Exactly right.
Why wouldn't he be comfortable there? The middle is neutral. The middle requires nothing - no fight, no stand, no sacrifice, and most of all, no courage.
A President with no courage to use his power - regardless of whether or not the Trayvon Martin situation is one of the right times to use it - is intensely sad and demoralizing.
Read the Article at HuffingtonPost
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