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24. That was my first thought, milquetoast

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Sun Jan 25, 2026, 07:37 PM

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Statement by Barack and Michelle Obama: [View all] Stargleamer Jan 2026 OP

I really wish they wouldn't use the milquetoast "heartbreaking tragedy" LearnedHand Jan 2026 #1

If they can go nuts over a tan suit Keepthesoulalive Jan 2026 #4

"It makes it sound as if it's a tragedy the shooters experienced too." MorbidButterflyTat Jan 2026 #16

it is a tragedy for all concerned rampartd Jan 2026 #21

Agree... I Sure As Hell didn't think that. Cha Jan 2026 #27

He's smarter and wiser than people give him credit for... QueerDuck Jan 2026 #23

That was my first thought, milquetoast Beringia Jan 2026 #24

The "killing of" should be MURDER of n/t leftstreet Jan 2026 #2

Obama anti-repub Jan 2026 #8

No matter how measured their words, expect a huge social, maybe even legal backlash. Boomerproud Jan 2026 #3

Right? Just write what you really think but he was president and I'm just chicoescuela Jan 2026 #9

... and the advantage of being B.See Jan 2026 #36

Pedo Trump will sue them even with the soft language Farmer-Rick Jan 2026 #5

What Pedo forgets is that Presidents get immunity. LittleGirl Jan 2026 #18

Politicians generally are more interested in order than justice. WhiskeyGrinder Jan 2026 #6

Trump, Noem, Bovino, et al are all telling ICE, "don't worry, no matter what you do, we've got your back". flashman13 Jan 2026 #7

I think this is a perfect statement from "No Drama Obama". It gets the point LoisB Jan 2026 #10

Probably.... electric_blue68 Jan 2026 #32

Thank you to the Obamas! Upthevibe Jan 2026 #11

Most excellent malaise Jan 2026 #12

Please forgive me for my cynicism. hamsterjill Jan 2026 #13

I'm open to suggestions Keepthesoulalive Jan 2026 #14

I don't either unfortunately hamsterjill Jan 2026 #17

You can only imagine the difficult position the Obamas are in when choosing how to speak out on these kinds of... Ol Janx Spirit Jan 2026 #15

I think appear to be is better as it is unquestionably accurate karynnj Jan 2026 #19

I think it's just to cautious too say it that way Stargleamer Jan 2026 #20

There's analysis like this from the best of us who look out for one another. But I cannot help but to conjure up ffr Jan 2026 #28

What is wrong with this pic? slightlv Jan 2026 #29

Oh, zoomed in yeah 6 "fingers" electric_blue68 Jan 2026 #33

Thank you President and Mrs. Obama SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2026 #22

Our core values have been vanquished. The assult has been going on for a year now. ffr Jan 2026 #25

Here is a pdf of this statement LetMyPeopleVote Jan 2026 #26

TY Easier reading electric_blue68 Jan 2026 #34

I am getting old and so this helps me LetMyPeopleVote Jan 2026 #38

The last paragraph is key, IMO. It directly applauds the protestors, rejecting the administration's characterization JudyM Jan 2026 #30

Remember folks, President Obama is always careful in his statements Joinfortmill Jan 2026 #31

Agreed... electric_blue68 Jan 2026 #35

This is a terrible moment for all Americans. "This has to stop." thought crime Jan 2026 #37

Thanks, Barack and Michelle. You are true patriots. Martin68 Jan 2026 #39

I loves me some Obamas - BUT (the big but) KentuckyWoman Jan 2026 #40

Republicans Icanthinkformyself Jan 2026 #41