President Obama to Be Met in L.A. by Angry Latinos, Armenian Protesters (Including 'System of a Down' Frontman Serj Tankian)

By Simone Wilson Thu., Apr. 21 2011 at 5:45 PM

Asbarez.com

L.A. Armenians to Obama: Just say it.

Updated after the jump: Obama arrives -- and the riot gear comes out.

Update: Obama is prepared for the worst after being sung to by a group of San Franciscans this morning. Apparently they paid $5,000 each to air their outrage that a WikiLeaker is behind bars while a Quran burner goes free. Top that, L.A.

Racist O.C. Republican Marilyn Davenport isn't the only one giving President Obama a less-than-cuddly welcome to SoCal today.

After a regressive and resolution-less meeting to fix the country's "broken immigration system" yesterday in NorCal, to which no actual immigrants were invited (unless you count Schwarzenegger), California Latinos and their supporters are angrier than ever.

But not angrier than the Armenians!

Any major politician (or foul-mouthed sports star) who still refuses to recognize the Armenian genocide would be wise to avoid a 50-mile radius of Glendale. But Obama's got a fancy-poo fundraiser to attend at Sony Studio at 3 p.m. -- and, at $35,800 per head, it's not the kind of dinner party a self-respecting POTUS would want to skip out on.

So angry Armenians it is. Obama will come face to face with the mob at 10202 West Washington Boulevard in Culver City, speckled with the likes of System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian, who says to half a million Facebook followers:

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Here's his event link and attached video. Don't have a ride from the Valley? No problem:

Buses will transport protestors starting at 1:30 p.m. from St. Mary's Church in Glendale, Rose & Alex Pilibos School in Hollywood, Ferrahian High School in Encino and the North Hollywood Armenian Apostolic Church: 13050 Vanowen St. North Hollywood.

So as not to overlap causes -- and potentially overwhelm the president's sympathy meter -- the Latinos won't show up to Sony Studio until 4:30 p.m., when the second leg of the fundraiser is set to begin. Their rally will be called, simply and impactfully: "Greetings, Mr. President: Don't Deport Us," and will last until 7 p.m.

It seems the more Obama ramps up immigration talks, the more Latinos detest the guy. Mostly because, as we've written until our fingers bleed, deportations are still at an all-time high and nothing is being done -- just blah blah blah -- to protect the human rights of the so-called huddled masses.

CHARLA

Two recent examples of ICE ridiculousness: lifelong L.A. resident Jose Gutierrez, who the feds wanted to deport in a coma after tasing him (luckily his band's many fans put a stop to that), and college-student covergirl of the DREAM Act Prerna Lal.

All the outrage culminates today in SoCal, channeled by the Coalition of Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles:

"The President and the Congress are ultimately responsible for fixing this national problem. Left to their own devices, states and jurisdictions will do what they can and often harm U.S. citizens and non-citizens alike. Los Angeles immigrant rights advocates will remind the President of the United States of America that he committed to addressing uncomfortable national problems. The President will be reminded that we expect him to deliver on his promise to the immigrant electorate."

Welcome to Southern California, o fearless leader! Time to deal with the mess you've made. (And grub down on five-figure dinners, and sit in traffic for a spell. Because you know what they say: When in Rome...)

Update: The president is officially in the building, according to everyone and their mother. Fox counts 200 protesters. The tangle of unrelated causes is kinda endearing, actually:

The DREAM Act Tweeters are holding it down with a stream of photos from outside the Sony Studio:

And the Armenian side, via USC journalist @alexiszotos:

Watch Obama's every move over at KTLA's live stream. Don't you just love when the POTUS comes to town! (Gridlocked Westside: "No.")

Oh, and how could we forget. The presidential ride, courtesy of @pithfork:

Originally posted at 9:15 a.m.

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Tags:

Armenian Genocide, Armenians, Culver City, fundraiser, ICE, illegal immigrants, immigration, Obama, protesters, Sony Studio, traffic jam

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Baruch Zeichner

Obama has been the perfect corporate shill. He was elected on a platform of change and things have certainly changed...for the worse. Granted that Obama inherited a mess, but rather than clean it up he is just adding to it. Fool me once shame on you. I won't be voting for this corporate whore in 2012.

WhatWillYouDoWithoutFreedom

Perfect opportunity to round up a few more illegals bet they didn't get even 1. Hell one person was holding a sign declaring his illegal ass. Where is INS when you need them. Obumer could have solved all his problems on this one and had INS go in 15 minutes before he showed up and blamed it on the Repubs. He's getting slow in his old age.If you have never seen the Illegals scatter when they think they are about to get busted you are missing one of the great American comedy side shows.

Ras5555

This is so embarrassing - whenever the President comes to SoCal all we hear about are complaints of traffic and more people whining and using this as an opportunity to get their faces on the news. Latinos need to spend their energy picketing the political machinery in Mexico - so their countrymen can actually have a country they want to live in. Amazing how entitle people get wanting to cross borders illegally and then start making a bunch of demands. Armenians - all educated ppl know about the genocide - do you really need a demonstration to have POTUS say it happened as well? How about we also have a demonstration until the President recognizes the sky is blue and Washington was the first Prez. The entire country - and world must think Los Angeles is full of violent, whining, self-entitled douchebags.

jme

the world does know!! too bad our politicians dont see it.. I went to China, and the german and aussie tourist even knew that Americas Illegal Immigration is whacked.. Great Britan has this same problem but instead of illegal mexican invaders, its illegals from northern Africa.. if anyone notices, any country that has zionest influence is a country going down hill fast.. also the countries that have the worst immigration system are also zionest government ran.. proof is simple as 1 2 3.. even third world countries have their immigration enforced..and these poor countries dont even have a wall to seperate and the advancement of border agents.. the goal for zionest is to eliminate White people in western countries, by the over flow of illegal immigration.. if you go look at our own legislative branch and house of congress, look at the politicians that block America from enforcing illegal immigration.. most are either jew democraps or white democraps who have ''white guilt'' alot of times, these democraps are so bitter and jealous of the Republicans that they will cast a vote or pass a bill just to win an argument over the Republican, but WE AMERICANS ARE THE ONES WHO SUFFER, NOT THE Republican they think their getting one over on.. That is just one of the many reasons why we need to vote Republican.. not the best party, I know, but still alot better and more effective than any democrap.

Meleah

Way to go Dreamers. My vote is for Perna to be in that car!

Victoria

This is the kind of uprising we need. The Armenians and Latino immigrant community need to protest Obama for not fixing our "broken immigration system". We need to stand up like the Egyptian people and voice our frustration with Obama. Our slogan should not be "Si se puede", but NO HAY MAS PALABRAS, EL MOMENTO DE ACTUAR AHORA!

jme

Nope, we need to tell him to get the Fuck OUT of office ASAP!!! in plain ENGLISH, No matter what you espanol folks bark, English Is Universal, NOT SPANISH!! UNIVERSAL MEANS WORLD WIDE, GET IT? or should I stoop to your Level Vicki to give you the Benefit of the dout, so since our politicians kiss illegal Racist culos, lets just say obtener el punto?

Politico24

Can you please learn English grammar before trying to type in Spanish? lmao!

jme

Yes!! Im still In the espanol training.. its harder than I thought.. but I gotta learn it.. dont wanna be left behind during new world order created by the zionest jew polititicians.. maybee if these assholes did the job we elected them to do, I wouldnt have to take this training course of espanol.. if America got their heads out of their asses instead of kissing an illegal brown undocumented butts, We could move foward and teach our American Kids Manderin Chinese, because that will be the next Language for Buisness, Not espanol!! my GOD!! I hate this training course of espanol!! its not like Im gonna work in a welfare office or a medical medical office or a swap meet booth.. Jesus FREAKIN CHRIST!!

Hardcorestudboy

By repatriating illegal immigrants to their home countries the Obama administration is upholding the laws of the United States of America. Our nation can no longer absorb and sustain the excess run-off of developing nations which have done little to curb their exploding populations let alone educate and employ their own citizenry.

OKay

blah, blah, blah, blah. Can we all skip to the CURRENT century.

Politico24

If only it was that simple. Your thinking is one dimensional and gives a skewed depiction of the geopolitical relations that have led to migration patterns in the western hemisphere. Have you ever asked yourself, what hand the U.S. has had in Mexico (for example) that has led to a deepening in migration? One hint: NAFTA. After 1994, migration tripled and whereas in the past many migrants would return home, now many migrants are choosing to stay because it has become so difficult to cross. Now if you want some historical context you have to realize the intimate relationship the U.S. has with Mexico because of all the Mexican citizens that came with the Southwest that indeed became U.S. citizens overnight. Now, if you want to talk about Central and South American look to the U.S. backed "dirty wars" that brought many political refugees escaping war to the U.S.

Jerk

While I agree with what you are saying, but what irritates me is that Obama made promises to groups such as Hispanics and Gays that truthfully I think they were all empty promises and he had no right to make such promises. He is the POTUS now; however, he still answers to the American people.

Jerk

Amazing. How can this joker on the one hand talk about understanding people's frustrations and hardship with the current economy and the on the other hand turn around and have a 35K per head fundraiser for his reelection without batting an eyelash? You would think if he is going to have fundraisers like this that it would be for proceeds that would all go to local food banks and shelters to help people.