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In reply to the discussion: That was an absolutely beautiful speech. [View all]skepticscott
(13,029 posts)53. Maybe Obama even thinks so
but that doesn't change the fact that he's acting out of political expediency and convenience rather than personal courage. As pointed out, if it were the latter, he would have acted after the first slaughter, not the fourth. It also doesn't change the fact that there is no long-term political traction for the type of gun restrictions that would make any difference, and no long-term concern by the pop-culture addled public. In a few months, we'll be back to the status quo. Maybe a little more hot air in Congress first, but no meaningful changes.
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I have veen thinking this also. I resent being asked to pray to a god.
Atypical Liberal
Dec 2012
#57
Tonight? Yes, for one night I personally WOULD like to just "emote" as we remember
NYC Liberal
Dec 2012
#39