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Hutzpa

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13. The Man has spoken, but
Tue Apr 28, 2015, 06:21 PM
Apr 2015

he shouldn't have used the word thugs though.These kids are venting against injustice and they feel neglected by higher authority
that should have been looking out for them. In their eyes enough is enough.

Let me be clear that I am not advocating violence, but we should not be surprised when we see violence like like last night erupts on TV.

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Amen shenmue Apr 2015 #1
Yup. SoapBox Apr 2015 #2
Really? Because it seems like politicians and TV only pay attention after windows get smashed. Cheese Sandwich Apr 2015 #3
That's why when the chorus of "violence is never the answer" gets sung, I say "Oh really?" Ed Suspicious Apr 2015 #8
Amen..... daleanime Apr 2015 #4
You are the president of the US. Unknown Beatle Apr 2015 #5
. one_voice Apr 2015 #6
I cannot disagree. Enthusiast Apr 2015 #7
Yes. On this, I am with Obama 100%. JDPriestly Apr 2015 #9
So get that TPP fast-tracked, so it can start improving the lives of those kids! staggerleem Apr 2015 #10
Yes, Mr President. 99Forever Apr 2015 #11
I am going to be frank Robbins Apr 2015 #12
The Man has spoken, but Hutzpa Apr 2015 #13
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