I don't see the President tackling racial issues here. He's offering some talking points to mollify those who accuse him of "playing the race card," mostly directing his appeal to liberals and independents, because a good percentage of conservatives trash him no matter what he says.

Achievement gaps persist, teabaggers rant, survivalists arm themselves, and all we get from the highest office is PC talk. President Obama's is busy with many legislative priorities - I get it. But the racist hate needs to be challenged too so that we can move beyond extremist positions and sustain a dialogue among all Americans that will help us change this stratified society. I guess I need to lower my expectations for what this administration will do on these issues. Disappointing, to say the least.