04-28-2015, 11:17 AM
(04-28-2015, 11:08 AM)Jimbone Wrote: No, you said she was taken out of context. She wasn't. She was hammered by ALL media for a terribly worded statement during a volatile situation. It wasn't just conservatives (who of course had a field day), it was universal.
I'm not saying her words started the riots - knuckleheads were screwing around before she said anything.
But her words - and actions - certainly gave space to those who want to be opportunistic, and they took that space.
The City of Baltimore is handling this terribly. And unfortunately for her, she's responsible for that...
Taking something out of context is not "twisting words", Jimbone.
As I said, if you look only at the one quote in print, it's easy to see how it could be interpreted differently than it was meant, without twisting the isolated words.
I heard the press conference and the quote in context, and I didn't interpret it as it has been portrayed by some of the ultra conservative pundits. I'll trust you that it's been universally interpreted the way you claim across the board as well - I haven't seen everything written about it.
ETA: Sorry, posting at the same time, Jimbone.