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Does billboard comparing Obama to alleged shooter go too far?

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An electronic billboard in Caldwell, Idaho that compares President Obama to James Holmes, the 24-year-old man accused of killing 12 people in an Aurora, Colo., movie theater on July 20, has sparked outrage in the community, reports The Idaho Statesman.


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  • disclaimer 2012/07/29 00:57:50
    Yes
    disclaimer
    +8
    Even the most diehard conservative should agree that this is appalling. At the very least it shows utter disrespect for the Aurora victims. My dad's friend's stepson had three friends who were shot. They lived, but come on. First Amendment doesn't go this far.

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  • Jrogers 2012/08/21 09:00:04
    No
    Jrogers
    +1
    Awww man! I meant to hit yes....I hate when that happens - anyway - the billboard is insensitive to the tragedy and its victims and it should never have been used to take a cheap shot at the President - just shows how low some people will go to win an election
  • Jackal 2012/08/01 08:28:32
    No
    Jackal
    Eh, I am to busy getting road-head to notice the billboard...
  • Glfer65 2012/07/31 15:12:13
    Yes
    Glfer65
    +2
    Again we have seen the disgraceful ignorant punks who think it is OK to disrespect our president. Sadly we have become a country of haters just because some do not agree with others and feel it is necessary to vent anger.
  • Angel* 2012/07/29 19:55:35 (edited)
    Yes
    Angel*
    +2
    People have treated President Obama worst then any President I've ever know of.

    Saying he's not American, that he hates white people, saying he wants to destroy the

    Country, that he really didn't go to the collage he said he did. That is a terrorist. Not a

    Christian ( as if he has to be ) that he is a Muslim like that's a bad thing. Making him prove his life with I.D. n paperwork. Making posters dressed like a witch doctor with bones through his nose, comparing his family to monkeys, and the first lady called a gorilla.

    Calling him a lier in the middle of a speech to the country. Congress saying NO to his ideas or anything he may speak of even if the ones who suffer are the middle class and the poor, just to make him out as not caring and blaming him for not doing anything to get us out of the recession he didn't even start. Calling him the " N " word, and that's not even half of the crap they have said. He is not perfect, but he would work for the U.S.A. Even more if he had some help from those who should be helping him. I didn't like many of our leader, but if they tried to help and no one helped them, those people should lose their jobs. They just like any one of us should be respected, and not blamed for others ill will.
    P.s. that's not freedom of speech, that's freedom to Hate!
  • CHUCK 2012/07/29 17:41:49
    Yes
    CHUCK
    +2
    NOT FAIR OR REASONABLE..
  • fudge35 2012/07/29 17:28:37
    Yes
    fudge35
    +2
    I think it is disgusting. Just more hate by the right wing. But maybe it will show Americans how hateful and extreme the right wing is. It might have positive effect!!!!
  • john.keenan.792 2012/07/29 12:55:38
    Yes
    john.keenan.792
    +2
    out of order tottally
  • Donald Eric Kesler 2012/07/29 09:48:46
    No
    Donald Eric Kesler
    +1
    I support free speech. Even free speech that I completely disagree with. I think this bill board reflects poorly upon the one who created it, but I recognize their right to put up a billboard.
  • A.Oscar 2012/07/29 09:33:54
    Yes
    A.Oscar
    Obama take the opportunity to use own propaganda; but the own thoughts is to control the others and wars
  • bob h. 2012/07/29 04:32:09
    Yes
    bob h.
    +4
    Could be in the same group therapy with Batman.
  • ScatterJoy! 2012/07/29 04:24:52
    Yes
    ScatterJoy!
    +1
    Have they made one comparing Bush 2.0 or Romney?
  • Dan ☮ R P ☮ 2012 ☮ 2012/07/29 04:23:30 (edited)
    No
    Dan ☮ R P ☮ 2012 ☮
    +1
    It doesnt go far enough. To compare Obama to someone only suspected of killing 12 people is giving Holmes too much credit. Obama and most recent presidents are responsible for far more deaths than and serial killer in the history of this nation.

    We need to point out the criminals running this nation for what they truly are.
  • mach 2012/07/29 04:00:51 (edited)
    Yes
    mach
    +1
    Yes it does go too far, but I can forgive considering where it came from, and the comparisons made of other presidents.

    Examples

    George w bush compared to hitler And Mitt reminds me of Liberace



    mitt romney
    liberace
  • Keeping It Real 2012/07/29 03:56:21
    Yes
    Keeping It Real
    +3
    And if you don't think so as Jeff Foxworthy would say, you might be a racist!
  • Dweezle 2012/07/29 03:52:57
    Yes
    Dweezle
    +3
    I am not sure, but I really believe that Shrub got us involved in 2 wars one totally based on lies. I may just be having an Alzheimer moment, but didn't President Obama order troops OUT of Iraq and didn't he set a timetable for withdrawal from Afghanistan?
  • Gloria 2012/07/29 03:10:17
    Yes
    Gloria
    +2
    It's not right but they can get away with it. We still have the right to say what we want to say also.
  • bob h. Gloria 2012/07/29 04:36:36
    bob h.
    +2
    And if Obama wasn't running for re-election, he could bring enough lawsuits against this fool to guarantee he'll be penniless for life.
  • Gloria bob h. 2012/07/29 09:27:49
    Gloria
    That would be fun to see!
  • AZTEC WARRIOR 2012/07/29 03:04:40
    Yes
    AZTEC WARRIOR
    its different the killer of aurora knew what he was doing obama is doing what presidents do intimidate other countries
  • YepIDidItSo 2012/07/29 03:02:46
    Yes
    YepIDidItSo
    +2
    don't want to see the face of the little rat bastard shooter, and regardless of my political opinion that is very low. to the one who put it up: shame on you
  • flyingseaturtle BN 2012/07/29 02:40:39
    Yes
    flyingseaturtle BN
    +3
    Over the top.
  • bags the Indigenous Guru 2012/07/29 02:23:59
    Yes
    bags the Indigenous Guru
    +5
    Yeah. Just because under freedom of speech you CAN say something doesn't mean you should.
  • Tom R 007 2012/07/29 02:20:44
    Yes
    Tom R 007
    +5
    I fail to even see how the two could even be compared.
  • the_old_coach 2012/07/29 02:06:56
    Yes
    the_old_coach
    +4
    I don't like Obama, but I agree: This is too far over the top.
  • kitkat42 2012/07/29 01:55:23
    Yes
    kitkat42
    +4
    Disgusting!
  • YeahISaidIt 2012/07/29 01:52:44
    Yes
    YeahISaidIt
    +6
    When you use such a tragic event to make a statement about someone it show what trash you are. They couldn't even wait until elections? If I had lost anyone during that incident I would have been beyond pissed if someone used a loved one's death as a smear.
  • Christ0212 2012/07/29 01:26:20
    Yes
    Christ0212
    +5
    Its stupid.
  • wtw 2012/07/29 01:22:02
    Yes
    wtw
    +5
    Way to far!
  • santa6642 2012/07/29 01:16:10
    Yes
    santa6642
    +1
    more people have died under nobama then bush
  • esi santa6642 2012/07/29 01:42:46
    esi
    +7
    Obama bravely & courageously took over the mess Bush started, spent eight yrs creating, and has done more GOOD for our Country, in his first term than Bush ever did! If you truly believe otherwise, get back when you've detoxified.
  • Yes
    ṃεταllïс_ḋќ[сhατвøχ]
    +1
    Although a mugshot of Obama could have been nice.
  • sjalan 2012/07/29 01:03:51
    Yes
    sjalan
    +6
    WAY TO FAR> A good D8 CAT would fix this.
  • Ira 2012/07/29 00:58:02
    Yes
    Ira
    +4
    4 No's and no opinions. It isn't like we can't see who you are. Stand up and be proud of your answer. Let us know just how much you hate Obama.
  • disclaimer 2012/07/29 00:57:50
    Yes
    disclaimer
    +8
    Even the most diehard conservative should agree that this is appalling. At the very least it shows utter disrespect for the Aurora victims. My dad's friend's stepson had three friends who were shot. They lived, but come on. First Amendment doesn't go this far.
  • Gloria disclaimer 2012/07/29 03:05:49
    Gloria
    +2
    Even if they lived it's not OK to be injured.
  • disclaimer Gloria 2012/07/29 18:21:04
    disclaimer
    +1
    Uhhh....what?
  • Gloria disclaimer 2012/07/29 22:25:30
    Gloria
    Translation; Those that were injured should not have been injured. Those that died should not have died.
    Sorry about the confusion.
  • ParkMan 2012/07/29 00:36:53
    Yes
    ParkMan
    +5
    This kind of wacko stuff really needs to stop.
  • esi 2012/07/29 00:31:11
    Yes
    esi
    +6
    ABSOLUETLY GOES TOO FAR! Shows alot of desperation too. Far right trying to pass the buck to President Obama ... when it was THIER President who initiated it all!
  • RobinPeta 2012/07/29 00:08:34
    Yes
    RobinPeta
    +4
    Considering the drone bombing is highly successful and has few casualties compared to war, this billboard is retarded and a blow below the belt. I hope people are smarter than that.

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