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Showing Original Post only (View all)Squad Members Clap Back at Obama's 'Defund the Police' Clapback [View all]
By Tommy ChristopherDec 2nd, 2020, 10:11 am
Members of the self-styled Democratic Squad responded to President Barack Obamas criticism of the slogan Defund the Police which also prompted a mixture of strong reactions from other political and media figures on Twitter.
President Obamas comments published in part Tuesday night, but aired in full Wednesday morning on Peter Hambys Good Luck America show on Snapchat included a pragmatic critique of the slogan, along with support for the reforms its adherents promote.
If you believe, as I do, that we should be able to reform the criminal justice system so that its not biased, and treats everybody fairly, I guess you can use a snappy slogan like Defund the Police, but you know youve lost a big audience the minute you say it. Which makes it a lot less likely that youre actually going to get the changes you want done, Obama said in one portion of the interview.
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar clapped back at Obama by explaining that the slogan is not a slogan.
President Obamas comments published in part Tuesday night, but aired in full Wednesday morning on Peter Hambys Good Luck America show on Snapchat included a pragmatic critique of the slogan, along with support for the reforms its adherents promote.
If you believe, as I do, that we should be able to reform the criminal justice system so that its not biased, and treats everybody fairly, I guess you can use a snappy slogan like Defund the Police, but you know youve lost a big audience the minute you say it. Which makes it a lot less likely that youre actually going to get the changes you want done, Obama said in one portion of the interview.
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar clapped back at Obama by explaining that the slogan is not a slogan.
(Note: this is a follow up to the previous OP)
https://www.mediaite.com/news/squad-members-clap-back-at-obamas-defund-the-police-clapback/
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And recognize that they are being destructive when they keep taking pot-shots
The Velveteen Ocelot
Dec 2020
#2
Yes indeed. People forget how Obama got his start - as a community organizer. From where I sit...
George II
Dec 2020
#102
Obama didn't lose "downticket". He won every one of his own races, both statewide & nationally.
Tarheel_Dem
Dec 2020
#138
Aw Jeez! I know "The Squad" has a fan club here, but like another failed presidential candidate,
Tarheel_Dem
Dec 2020
#158
"This is despite taking cues from Lieberman and the rest of the non-radicals."
betsuni
Dec 2020
#159
Yeah, it's not really an issue that lends itself well to electoral politics.
WhiskeyGrinder
Dec 2020
#124
We can develop all sorts of emergency responses that have nothing to do with the control-and-punish
WhiskeyGrinder
Dec 2020
#131
I mean, if a guy is attacking me, you're right -- in the moment, I'm worrying about my own
WhiskeyGrinder
Dec 2020
#133
"Again, I'm unbothered. Activism work sometimes works hand-in-hand with electoral politics.."
caber09
Dec 2020
#136
Police kill people no matter who is mayor, governor or president, or which party has the majority
WhiskeyGrinder
Dec 2020
#137
I'm not concerned about where I stand when it comes to electoral politics.
WhiskeyGrinder
Dec 2020
#125
Historically both parties have been complicit in systemic racism and policing issues.
radius777
Dec 2020
#96
Where do you guys live? I would love to know the districts you are in and see how it matches..
caber09
Dec 2020
#112
Exactly, some people who should be on our side seem not to mind more Rs in office apparently
caber09
Dec 2020
#111
I've seen at least one of "the squad" actually say this summer "abolish the police".....
George II
Dec 2020
#7
That's why there's a problem with the slogan. It's that racists can successfully twist it and turn.
LAS14
Dec 2020
#11
Any problem isn't any slogan, it's what the slogan represents and how people interpret it...
George II
Dec 2020
#13
If Katie could bottle up her passion and give it to every Democratic congressperson out there
mtnsnake
Dec 2020
#56
I Think I Would Take Political Advice from the Greatest Politician of Our Generation
Skraxx
Dec 2020
#26
I know they aren't. People are stupid and to them "defund the police" means get rid of the PD in
GemDigger
Dec 2020
#46
Obama Says 'Defund The Police' Alienates Voters, Drawing Sharp Rebuke From The Left
Gothmog
Dec 2020
#32
I remember in the 60s the slogan was "If you don't like the cops, call a hippie.".
marie999
Dec 2020
#33
The Squad needs to learn not to be so pig headed. You shouldn't continue to defend a term
Vinca
Dec 2020
#55
That was the message that was picked up by the Minneapolis City Council. Someone introduced....
George II
Dec 2020
#82
Amen, right on, 10000% Agreed...defund the PD is a great path to Republican majority rule, no thanks
caber09
Dec 2020
#80
I'm happy to see that progressives on the ground in Georgia seem to understand Obama's point.
LAS14
Dec 2020
#92
A few more paragraphs, it's a very good article. Both Warnock and Ossoff know what wins in GA:
George II
Dec 2020
#94
They seem really really attached to certain slogans. As if the slogan was more important than the
betsuni
Dec 2020
#122
Yep, and they're using that bullshit against Warnock and Ossoff in the GA run-offs.
GoCubsGo
Dec 2020
#142