https://www.bet.com/news/national/2020/05/07/trump-s-response-to-arbery-shooting.html
On a second look I do think Trump's statements are pretty measured, which they should be. Interesting juxtaposition to Biden. I do think it's terrible that when black people (and other people) are killed (especially) by cops a lot of people (me included) initially wonder "what was the black dude doing."
Uh, that's exactly what trump did and his response is in line with exactly other statements he's made of this nature, real both sides have good people type crap. I don't know what you guys expected him to say that he gets even a sliver of credit for leading his statement with essentially "well he probably did something, what else would cause those men to do that."
I'm trying to formulate what i think would be the perfect response from Trump or any politician type, but I think I'd rather hear it from you, cuz you prob have better perspective.
Honestly I'd be fine with a terse answer. While I think everyone is entitled to an opinion, I think Trump and Biden's opinions come with broader consequences. They should only offer an opinion if asked, and when they do it should be something to the effect of "my heart goes out to the family of Ahmaud Arbury, his life was cut far too short..." trump could/should add at the end, "the department of justice will be available to assist if called upon." Biden could just finish with something to the effect of "I trust the investigation into his death will be handled properly and justice will be doled out if the investigation deems it necessary."
Both Biden and Trump have dubious records on gun violence and social justice, so their words amount to clout chasing and they don't mean anything to me.
Remember when white people lost their rough ridin' minds when Obama said the Cambridge police acted stupidly for arresting Henry Louis Gates for "breaking into" his own house? LOL
Thanks man. I def feel like Biden's crap is clout chasing. It reminded me of the dem debates when all the candidates were one-upping each other about how much black people liked them. it was really weird and phony AF. Trump's comments are always weird to me. It's almost like he knows what's up, but he doesn't want to piss off the MAGAs by being anti cop.
Edit: I kinda remember the Gates uproar. I imagine it was mostly just partisan con/lib stuff, but def a lot of the conservatives all pissed off were racially motivated as well.
I don't see Biden's comments as insincere, but of course that's open to everyone's individual interpretation. For Biden's many faults, empathy for others who have experienced personal tragedy isn't really one of them. In fact a lot of people (myself included) think his biggest strength is the person he turns into when he's listening to a family has experienced loss.
I was kind of all over the place there, let me clarify a bit. First, I completely agree with spracs, these guys shouldn't comment on local affairs unless asked.
Do I think that Biden saw that video and was disgusted and had the same visceral reaction most of us did, yes I do. However, I don't think he would or he has legislated to match his tweeted feelings on the matter, therefore his words don't mean dick to me. The Department of Justice has spent my entire lifetime taking a hands off approach in prosecuting potential civil rights violations, a Biden presidency would be no different.
If he does win the election (he won't) we'll definitely get to see if he truly means it, because there isn't a jury of 12 in this county that will find these guys guilty.
