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Marian Wright Edelman: Still Hungry in America
Grab your umbrellas because it's raining stupidity nowadays. Some supposed "artist" is going around L.A. plastering posters of the first black prez made to look like Heath Ledger's Joker in the 'The Dark Knight.' Not only that, but the word socialism is prominently situated under the image.
The unknown person or people created the poster by combining the cover photo of President Obama from the October 2006 issue of Time magazine with the face makeup of the Joker.
With only about 200 days into his term, President Obama has been called everything, including a racist, un-American, illegitimate and a socialist.
While Americans have been suffering lately because of the nuts disputing Obama's birthplace, the detraction with the most legs has been, and continues to be, the president's socialist agenda.
Over the last several months, it's sad to say, I've really started to believe in the gullible nature of some American people.
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A Uighur protester wears a rubber mask of President Barack Obama during a demonstration in Tokyo, Japan, Sunday, July 12, 2009. The demonstration in downtown Tokyo Sunday ended peacefully with Japanese protesters calling on China to end the violence in Xinjiang, where at least 184 people have died in rioting. Those demonstrators waved blue flags with white crescents representing what they call "East Turkestan," their name for the region from where they come. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)
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U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama return to Washington with their daughters Malia (L) and Sasha off Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base July 12, 2009, following their visit to Russia, Italy and Ghana. REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES POLITICS)
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US President Barack Obama, alongside daughter Malia descends the steps of Air Force One after arriving at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, July 12, 2009. Obama returned from a week long trip abroad that included stops in Russia, Italy and Ghana. AFP PHOTO / Saul LOEB (Photo credit should read SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)
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US President Barack Obama, alongside First Lady Michelle Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia descend the steps of Air Force One after arriving at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, July 12, 2009. Obama returned from a week long trip abroad that included stops in Russia, Italy and Ghana. AFP PHOTO / Saul LOEB (Photo credit should read SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)
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President Barack Obama, second right, first lady Michelle Obama, second left, and their daughters Malia , left, and Sasha, right, arrive at the White House from Ghana, early Sunday, July 12, 2009, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
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President Barack Obama walks down the stairs with his daughters Malia, Sasha and firts lady Michelle Obama from Air Force One upon their arrival at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland on Sunday July 12, 2009, returning from their trip to Europe and Africa.(AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
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President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama wave before boarding Air Force One after they participated in a departure ceremony at the airport in Accra, Ghana, Saturday, July 11, 2009. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
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WASHINGTON - JULY 12: (AFP OUT) U.S. President Barack Obama (L), First Lady Michelle Obama (R) and daughters Sasha (2ndL) and Malia (2ndR) exit Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House July 12, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama and the first family returned home to the White House in the early morning after a trip overseas to Russia, Europe, Africa and a G-8 meeting. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski-Pool/Getty Images)
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President Barack Obama greets audience members as he participate in a departure ceremony at the airport in Accra, Ghana, Saturday, July 11, 2009. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
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President Barack Obama greets the crowd at a departure ceremony at the airport in Accra, Ghana, Saturday, July 11, 2009. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
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By: barbarascy385 on 8/05/2009 12:32PM
I am not surprised and I believe it will only get worse. I have heard all kinds of things since this man got into office. He is not a citizen, he is a Socialist, he is a racist, he hangs around with terrorists, he had Santa Claus incarcerated, he is banning Barbie dolls, etc. Some of these critics say so many things, but they lack the courage to say what they really don't like about him and that is that he is half African-American. Instead of stating all this crazy stuff, just say it. Tell the truth and shame the devil. You don't like having a man who is half African American in the White House. It is after all called The White House.
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By: lisa on 8/05/2009 3:08PM
No One cares that he is half black, don't forget, it was not just the black vote that sent him to the white house. People care because he lied to them. Watch your taxes sky rocket, just because he is half black doesn't make him a genius. Pay Attention, you don't vote for a person because of their race, you vote for them because you think they are the best candidate and we were clearly wrong.
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By: Eddie Burns on 8/06/2009 9:15PM
Any president black or other we need to view them how we desire the office they hold to work for and represent all americans.Seeking a standard that is enduriung,every man must hold men to it.Obama has a vision that is causeing division. As a christan his action seem to consrtuct hypocracy. What does he value as hope,men or his God. Consistant in the value of liberty will desolve weapons formed against him. He must Show at some point that he trust his God. Even leaders with low morals must hold a higher standard than ther own.
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By: Master Shake on 8/07/2009 5:12AM
The author is only now realizing the gullibility of the American people? LOL Truly THE most gullible people on the planet. They actually think they are "free" when they have more prisoners than any other nation in the history of the world. They fear "socialism" based medicine, when there are countries that have far lower taxes and outstanding free medicine for everyone. THE number one problem with Americans is that they compare themselves to places like Iraq and North Korea instead of Denmark and Switzerland. You rank #17 in the world. That's a LONG way from number 1.
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By: s on 8/07/2009 6:39AM
Why do people keep pulling the race card!!! I am Mexican but because I DID NOT VOTE Obama all of a sudden I'm a racist? It has NOTHING to do with the color of his skin!!! My boyfriend is half black for crying out loud! How I'm I a racist?
I don't care what color he is I care about his plans for this country and honestly, I just don't agree with it. It doesn't make sense. If you listen to what the GOP has to say you'll understand what I mean but I mean REALLY LISTEN. And then go compare it to what the Dems are saying. The Dems say no facts at all, just complain and complain about how the GOP are liers. Where as the GOP gives you facts, documents, and shows you word for word what the Dems are saying. They "Report the news and let you decided." The Dems tell you what helps them get you on their side, what they WANT you to hear.
People are NOT mad that some one in color is in office, (I myself am PROUD to have some one of color in office, I AM SOME ONE OF COLOR!but that doesn't mean I have to agree with everything he says), we are mad because they have had enough of seeing the country they love going down a dark path. Thank God we live in America though where people can have the freedom of choice and the freedom to have their voices heard! Oh wait a min., apparently they don't any more they are trying to be quieted and people are being asked to turn in any one they feel does not agree with the government. They are being called angry mobs now and are being called lairs and that they were hired by the GOP their voices are not taken seriously. People are not mad because of the color of our President's skin they are mad because the government is acting like it doesn't matter what we the citizens want for OUR lives for OUR children for OUR future. Please people just don't be like my mom and every time a REP. comes out on T.V you change the channel just LISTEN. If she knew how so many of Obama's plans will backfire and how much risk is in them, I know she would then understand and be worried about this country as well but like many people she is stubborn and everyone else who doesn't agree w Obama is a lier and some how a racist. Makes no sense at all.
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By: lisa on 8/07/2009 8:54AM
Kay - well, Kay, maybe that's how you vote, but that's not the way I vote. I always vote for who I think the best person is not by party or race or anything else. I think that you are the one who is mistaken.
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By: Lola on 8/07/2009 11:31AM
To begin with, this story is all hype, and so are many of the comments. As a California resident, I have yet to see this poster anywhere, except on the internet. It serves its purpose to inflame the fanatics. But, don't believe the hype.
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By: beth hawkins on 8/05/2009 12:53PM
i have seen a bush joker poster on a site, obama is not the only president to get attacked visually. lets be honest the wight are doing the same thing the left have done to them. it is called revenge, not racisim. i am not making excuses for the republicans, i am an independent who do not always agree with partisan attacks. liberal don't be surprised what goes around comes around, that is the way the wingnuts sees it.
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By: Marie on 8/08/2009 8:38PM
It's sad that instead of worrying about the welfare of the American people we are more worried about the lies that are being said.
Even more, what does it say about those who actually believe in those lies?
We wonder why good people who could do a great job don’t run for office; it is ridicule like this that keeps them away. Not many would ever put their families through this kind of cruelty and humiliation.
The sad part is that we allow it by voting for those that put up with it and do the mudslinging themselves.
Black, White, Republican, Independent or Democrat, until we vote to show that this is unacceptable it will never stop. Your vote is your voice!
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By: James on 8/05/2009 1:17PM
Barbara, WOW, some of what you said was also printed about George Bush, Racist, hanging around with terrorists, I don't know about the Barbie dolls though. We could add comments from left Wingers who also said he was a Draft Dodger (Bill Clinton ring a Bell), Drunk,(Winston Churchill)cheated on his wife (Jessie Jackson), lier about WMD's (LBJ, Gulf of Tonkin).
Don't EVER Remember any president arresting Santa Claus, but I won't put it past them.
Barbara, the fact is, ALL PRESIDENTS, have been attacked by the Press,opposing Political Parties, and just plain Hateful people. Just because this person happens to be Black, Afro-American, African living in American- African American etc., I can't see why he should be exempt from all the sh-t every other President had to go through.
Unless this President can walk on water, he should be subjected to ALL the criticism other CEO's have to go through.Tell us truthfully Barbara,did you REALLY give Pres. Bush the same respect you as for Pres. Obama?
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