Posted on 03/15/2016 1:36:56 PM PDT by DeathBeforeDishonor1
President Obama on Tuesday decried the rise of “vicious” politics in comments aimed at Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump.
Speaking at a St. Patrick’s Day luncheon at the Capitol, the president warned that "vulgar and divisive" rhetoric and violence on the campaign trail could tarnish America’s standing in the world and called on lawmakers in both parties to make it stop.
“Too often, we’ve accepted this as somehow the new normal. And it’s worth asking ourselves what each of us may have done to contribute to this vicious atmosphere in our politics,” Obama told the gathering of lawmakers and foreign dignitaries, noting that other politicians surely have remarks they regret, as he does.
“And while some may be more to blame than others for the current climate, all of us are responsible for reversing it, for it is a cycle that is not an accurate reflection of America. And it has to stop.”
Obama’s words brought a somber atmosphere to the typically festive luncheon, which was hosted by Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) in honor of the St. Patrick's Day holiday.
The room became virtually silent when Obama turned to Ryan, a frequent political enemy of the president’s. While noting he “fiercely” disagrees with Ryan on policy, Obama said, “I don't have a bad thing to say about you as a man.”
Ryan nodded as Obama continued, "I know you want what's best for America."
The president called his attitude toward Ryan proof that "we can have political debates without turning on another."
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Speaking at a St. Patrick’s Day luncheon at the Capitol, the president warned that “vulgar and divisive” rhetoric and violence on the campaign trail could tarnish America’s standing in the world and called on lawmakers in both parties to make it stop.
As if Obama himself, with his Alinskyite horse blank attitudes, have not contributed to this political climate??? Heck he’s one of the worst offenders.
Democrats and Republican politicians agree, Trump is a threat to the status quo!
We don’t have any standing in the world. Even England told him to buzz off.
Birds of a feather.
Let me translate the story...”Donald Threatens our cash cow so anyone have any connections?”
If you think it’s vulgar now, just wait until Trump starts in on Hellery. Go Trump!
Oh Mr. Obama, who has been causing division in the country, NOT Mr. Trump. YOU.
Ryan is a real sick jackass. Was made speaker by the elite and GOPe of the party. He is useless and Trump must clue this ars in.
Paul Ryan
How about you just keep your word to the voters who gave you the Majority.
Then come back
I didn't see you blame your buddy Gov. Walker for those riots in Madison
Nobody is more vulgar than Clinton, but these two treat him with deference.
I denounce the rise of the vulgar and divisive Obama and the appointment of Uniparty hack Ryan.
He’s a compulsive liar with a penchant for projection.
So Obama was invited because hes Irish?
Once again drag up TheHill
The Clintons started the divisions in this country. Obama put it in overdrive.
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