No Obama Statement for Joan Rivers

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http://www.whitehousedossier.com/2014/09/12/white-house-statement-joan-rivers/

Ah, the pettiness.

President Obama has failed to issue an official presidential statement of sorrow on the passing of comedienne Joan Rivers, a distinct contrast with little elegy he put out for Robin Williams.

You know what I mean, those bulletins that begin, Michelle and I are deeply saddened by the passing of . . .

Joan RiversBut not for Joan, even though Rivers was arguably a far more significant figure in the world of comedy and U.S. pop culture than Williams. Not only was she at it longer than him, but she was a pioneer, one of the early female standup comedians, paving the way for the many hilarious women that have followed her. She is an important figure in the movement for women’s equality.

[mountaineer]

He didn't like her support of Israel, I'd guess. 

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He didn't like her support of Israel, I'd guess. 

no doubt.

[PzLdr]

He didn't like her support of Israel, I'd guess. 

Probably also wasn't happy that she referred to him as 'gay', and the First Wookie as a 'transvestite'.

[mountaineer]

Probably also wasn't happy that she referred to him as 'gay', and the First Wookie as a 'transvestite'.

He may not have liked it, but probably wouldn't challenge the accuracy of the statement.