I get so depressed by these phony outrage eruptions

It's like a bunch of buzzards on a fence, waiting for someone to slip up. The cycle goes on for 48 hours to a week, until your eyes glaze over. The vultures know that Obama meant no offense, but hammer this bullshit to death anyway.

I realize we're not the only country that goes crazy for some offhand remark, but it just makes me feel like I live in a nation of screaming toddlers.

they are out to cause trouble. However, we have always had these people for years!

Just try to turn it off. It is depressing though, because it blurs out all the good things President Obama is doing.

Not watching the screamers works for me.

But I find it kinda funny and somewhat of a challenge. Then of course, there are the total butt-wipes who are a waste of time.

Also, excuse me while I...

:rofl:

When someone says something bothers them, they feel the need to belittle it instead of ignoring it or, you know, considering it for three minutes before ignoring it, instead of making mocking comments and precious eye-rolls. It makes me feel like I live in a nation of assholes. Oh wait, I do!

... might be a little less severe if "the buzzards" and "screaming toddlers" were acknowledged in their "poutrage"?

Can't we at least concede that many of the people who were offended by the special olympics quip have, if not a legitimate point, at least a right to their honest opinion?

Clearly, many people who are otherwise supporters of Obama and progressive goals in general were hurt by that comment. I share some of that distress. I want to hear them out and I also hope Obama makes amends.

Personally, I think a little more empathy and a little less "STFU!!!" would be a really great improvement.

If they don't, well, I say that's probable cause to believe they're not really offended, and don't really care about mentally handicapped people.

Honestly.

http://www.latimes.com/news/la-na-obama-apology20-tott-sl,0,6456035.story

Apologizing to Tim Shriver, the president of Special Olympics is a good first step.

However, I suggest that he was not the only one offended.

On a personal level, as a boardmember of an affiliate organization, I'm going to need ammunition to mollify the rest of the boardmembers at the next meeting. I fully expect someone to demand that we send a letter expressing unhappiness about this.

I would find defending it easier if
a) a simple statement from the President to the people who found it hurtful existed
b) less reason to share their distress.

Contrary to the DU circle-the-wagons instincts, some people with a dog in this fight and who do really care, ARE really offended.

He has vowed to do work with the special olympics at the white house.

Do you want him to cover himself in sack cloth and ashes?

I miss these things sometimes.

That woman is a cunning, coiled viper.

who will use anything to promote herself. x(

because I'm sure it will be a continual thing. :-(

He's merely paying a political price for a moment's thoughtlessness. His apology will mitigate this, but it can't exempt him.

Our president's a man. Even one as smart as Obama can't avoid a few mistakes--but it's not as though he dismantled the economy or started a war for profit.

It will save your sanity.

Or could this be another phony outrage post about the phony outrage?

Make sure Obama fails...

That's it...and with the help of a lazy and complicit media...they may succeed...

The days when Republicans might have had any sense of duty are long gone...

They are simply interested in regaining power along with the money and influence that brings with it...

Now, I do happen to think the Repugs are out to lunch, but there does seem to be an inconsistency ...

And, wow, there are just so many more important subjects available for discussion especially given an apology was made before the remark was aired.

when they start to think outside their own little worlds and start thinking of others and the big picture.