"Human Rights Network" protestors carry Obama mask with a noose around its neck

[liberty2897]

When I made my last comment, I was under the impression that this was a group in the US. I should have read closer. For me, in that context, it seems much worse to depict a black US president with a noose around his neck. Now that I know that this took place in a country that has suffered mass destruction by the US, it seems more acceptable. I guess I really need to ask myself why it should make a difference? I guess because now I realize that this is not racially motivated. I really shouldn't type when I've been drinking I guess.

[specsaregood]

Saddam isn't black.

exactly!

*Facepalm* It is symbolism and racist in nature because of it. No matter what the intentions were, this just isn't a good look for the HRN. It comes off as very arrogant, ignorant and racist in nature.

there is nothing racist about it, its about wishing death to a tyrant no matter his color.

[Massachusetts]

When I made my last comment, I was under the impression that this was a group in the US. I should have read closer. For me, in that context, it seems much worse to depict a black US president with a noose around his neck. Now that I know that this took place in a country that has suffered mass destruction by the US, it seems more acceptable. I guess I really need to ask myself why it should make a difference? I guess because now I realize that this is not racially motivated. I really shouldn't type when I've been drinking I guess.

I'm thinking the same thing. Now I feel dumb. @specsaregood Touche my friend touche. I concede.

[RiseAgainst]

I'm thinking the same thing. Now I feel dumb. @specsaregood Touche my friend touche. I concede.

You're heart was in the right place, I like your style (and your avatar). Welcome.

[moderate libertarian]

They are basically saying they hate the leader of America for what has happened.

Based on photo of Obama Drudge has headlined today, doesn't look like "leader of America" is too concerned.

[moderate libertarian]

Looks like tensions are rising again in that part of the world despite years of freedom efforts:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/...FtS_story.html

[brushfire]

Based on photo of Obama Drudge has headlined today, doesn't look like "leader of America" is too concerned.

The image of a pompous a$$...

[sgt150]

The image of a pompous a$$...

The face of a tyrant. I will work that future generations see this man as America's Hitler.

[BlackTerrel]

Anybody that says that there are not racial implications in this are fooling themselves. Those who participated in this mockery are part of the problem despite the fact that they think they are part of the solution. Sure, Obama has been a mediocre President, but I think it's about time that racism takes a hike.

To deny that there is a racial statement in this is to be willfully ignorant.

[moderate libertarian]

To deny that there is a racial statement in this is to be willfully ignorant.

This is heppening in a foreign land where they hang even today people convicted of murder apparently. Likely people in an asian country would not be aware of historic US black-white racial violence tactics. Even if some of them did, it could be completely clouded by fog of war.

Let's clarify your simplistic assertion through a hypothetical scenario. Suppose there was treaty between US and Afghan governments that if an American engaged in pre-meditated massacre of civilians or children or women, he/she will be handed over for trial to Afghan people in the city where massacre took place. Now assume Sgt Bales implicated in recent civilians massacre had skin color similar to that of Obama and had been convicted in an Afghan court. Following their local justice system, Afghan people hang the convicted soldier who had same skin shade as Obama. Would you see a racial statement in that act?


On a different note, a question to understand your world view. Did you see any racial statement in recent US invasion of Iraq?