Scholar pulls the race card while being arrested for breaking into his house.

[little lats]

I don't think the charges should have been dropped. Description of suspects and race aside, Gates committed a crime after he was confronted by the police and he was arrested for it. He would not have been arrested if he had behaved in a respectful manner. But now he gets off the hook because he is black, what a piece of shyt.

I use to feel that way, but dealing with stupid DC's on a daily basis has made me believe that somethings can be handled differently.

[dgcoats]

Show them ID and wait till they leave. Problem solved.

[Drexx]

I feel like if people would stop making a spectacle of themselves by pulling out the "I'm being oppressed" line every time something happens, we might actually begin to see less racism in the world. Just a thought.

I agree with ya

[icetrauma]

anyone else bothered by what Obama said about the situation - without having any real knowledge of what happened?

How can he claim racism if his mom is white or does he just claim his black side?

[Beejis60]

It isn't accurate. That's not to say that either Gates or the officer were right or wrong, but at least draw your conclusion on the actual facts.

http://blogs.usatoday.com/ondeadline...apologize.html

How so? Were you there? Are you one of those people that just listen to all news media?

Police say Gates at first refused, flew into a rage and accused the officer of racism."

I find most racist people usually play the race card the most (re: South Park black people flag).

The yahoo story says "at first refused." How accurate that is, I don't know. I do know, however, that he did, at some point, show an ID and was still charged. Again, come down on whatever side of this issue that you want. But it was established before the end of the altercation that Gates established his identity.

Says who? A majority of accounts point to the opposite story.

anyone else bothered by what Obama said about the situation - without having any real knowledge of what happened?

He only says what he's told to say.

[m189]

I don't think the charges should have been dropped. Description of suspects and race aside, Gates committed a crime after he was confronted by the police and he was arrested for it. He would not have been arrested if he had behaved in a respectful manner. But now he gets off the hook because he is black, what a piece of shyt.

thats bull****, b/c if he was the owner of the home, he didn't commit a crime. He was in his own home, whether the police believed it or not. and im fuking white.

[m189]

How can he claim racism if his mom is white or does he just claim his black side?

whether his mom is white has nothing to do with it.. he claims he was treated badly b/c of his color, and the race the policeman obviously thought he was, it doesn't matter what his mom was.. do you see my logic? B/c what you said doesn't make a lot of sense. Not being a dick btw.

[History in Effect]

Did the officer go into his house? I'm pretty sure if I broke into my house, you will see my pictures somewhere..

[TTewell]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32092715...and_ethnicity/


IT is the police officer (Sergeant) I am talking about.

you're right. I misread.

[icetrauma]

whether his mom is white has nothing to do with it.. he claims he was treated badly b/c of his color, and the race the policeman obviously thought he was, it doesn't matter what his mom was.. do you see my logic? B/c what you said doesn't make a lot of sense. Not being a dick btw.

I was actually referring to the annointed one. Obama or does he only respond to one side of the story.

[History in Effect]

Its not like Obama is the only president to talk about something when he doesn't know the full story...

[m189]

I was actually referring to the annointed one. Obama or does he only respond to one side of the story.

haha, my fault.

[little lats]

Did the officer go into his house? I'm pretty sure if I broke into my house, you will see my pictures somewhere..

I had to laugh at that one. But I have them on the living room wall not in the entry way.

[~Hades~]

Its not like Obama is the only president to talk about something when he doesn't know the full story...

THis^^^

I'd rather him be working on more important issues than trying to read up on headlines in america

[bongd]

Definitely seems preemptive. The guy's writing a book on racism or some crap too. He was probably just waiting until something like this happened so he can shriek at the top of his annoying little lungs.

I have a black friend who was outraged and embarrassed over this. I read a few different stories and actually noticed that they all seems to have vast and subtle differences. From what I gather, it looks like he's exploiting the situation for his own interests.

I feel sorry for the cops. I wouldn't take crap from someone who becomes defiant and offensive for no reason. I'd cuff his ass and throw him in the slammer until he's ready to comply!

[icetrauma]

Its not like Obama is the only president to talk about something when he doesn't know the full story...

True but an issue such as racism you should get all the facts before you speak. Especially someone of his politial stature. If he would of just broke out his id when originally asked it would of been a moot point.

[thauncle]

True but an issue such as racism you should get all the facts before you speak. Especially someone of his politial stature. If he would of just broke out his id when originally asked it would of been a moot point.

It might have been moot.I mean shouldn't the address on his I.d. match the house address therefore after dude explained himself for breaking into his own house the cop should have let him go. But I'm guessin the professor acted like an ass and this was the reason for the arrest. Bottom line the professor jus made us look bad by acting the way he did "if" the story is being told correctly. Dude is a professor though he should know how to handle himself.

[RatherBeLifting]

Did the officer go into his house? I'm pretty sure if I broke into my house, you will see my pictures somewhere..

I'm guessing when a officer enters a house where he thinks a burglary is in progress he is not looking at pictures on the wall. Anyways I was not there and I doubt any of us will ever know the actual events and how they went down.

[RatherBeLifting]

I agree...he really has no business commenting on what a local PD did without knowing all the facts. Even then, it's not that big of a deal.

Obama should focus on more important things right now.

He like the rest of the people in this country can comment on what ever he likes. As long as he does not flex his presidential muscle in the matter then I see no problem with him speaking his mind. At least when he said what he said it gave the american people a real glimpse of the president and perhaps we can learn a little bit about who he really is and what he truly believes.

[mavmech13]

I agree...he really has no business commenting on what a local PD did without knowing all the facts. Even then, it's not that big of a deal.

Obama should focus on more important things right now.

Worst part about this situation is no matter what comes of this the police officer will be blamed. Obama should have kept his nose out of the matter.

[_J-BONE_]

Worst part about this situation is no matter what comes of this the police officer will be blamed. Obama should have kept his nose out of the matter.

It's usually the racists who are keen to make such a big deal out of race issues.

It seems that all the high power black authority figures are "outraged" that a highly decorated cop chosen to teach about racial profiling BY a black chief "acted in a racist manner"

How come the black community of leaders wasn't outraged when Chris Brown beat the **** out of Rhianna? They sure kept real quiet when that happened but now its time to jump on the white man's back?

[Viperspit]

Worst part about this situation is no matter what comes of this the police officer will be blamed. Obama should have kept his nose out of the matter.

Obama is actually starting to take a lot of heat over this. You're right, he should have never even commented on it. The more evidence that comes out, the more that the Scholar and Obama are looking like the stupid ones here.

[iForce Dave]

For obama to say "i dont know the facts" and then to say the officers "acted stupidly" is ridiculous.

I hadnt heard about the story until I watched the speech, and as soon as I heard the story I figured the important facts were conveniently left out. Funny how self-perpetuated this subject is

[_J-BONE_]

For obama to say "i dont know the facts" and then to say the officers "acted stupidly" is ridiculous.

I hadnt heard about the story until I watched the speech, and as soon as I heard the story I figured the important facts were conveniently left out. Funny how self-perpetuated this subject is

He still refuses to retract his statement about them acting stupidly..his stubbornness reminds me of presidents past.

[little lats]

I wonder if the lady who called the cops will ever call again.

[queloque]

Why is this discussion created on a Supplement forum anyway? Is this what happens when people take too many supplements, they go on rants about race?

[_J-BONE_]

Why is this discussion created on a Supplement forum anyway? Is this what happens when people take too many supplements, they go on rants about race?

Boom...red protein all over your face..


Supp Misc...

[History in Effect]

You all know Obama likes to talk about stuff. I just don't want anybody asking him questions about Michael Vick or something..

[queloque]

Boom...red protein all over your face..


Supp Misc...

And your point is? The site is about bodybuilding and this is how you get your rocks off.

Just Immature. People just need to grow up.

[little lats]

I guess he's against discussing the news.