Texsox Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jan 5, 2010 -> 09:19 PM) Imminent threat of harm or death, and/or reasonable expectation of that harm barring reaction. Other factors come into play as well. Rocks? Maybe, depends on the circumstances. And as always in American justice, who is involved makes a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 The Andy Martin/Mark Kirk thing is quite "out there". http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/electio...0,7364395.story Martin seems like quite the whack job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 WTF? Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) apologized today for referring to President Barack Obama as "light skinned" and "with no Negro dialect" in private conversations during the 2008 presidential campaign. "I deeply regret using such a poor choice of words," said Reid in a statement. "I sincerely apologize for offending any and all Americans, especially African Americans for my improper comments." President Obama said in a statement that he and Reid had spoken about the matter on Saturday afternoon. "I accepted Harry's apology without question because I've known him for years, I've seen the passionate leadership he's shown on issues of social justice and I know what's in his heart," said Obama. "As far as I am concerned, the book is closed." So, what kind of person thinks in those phrases? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_genius Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 9, 2010 -> 03:16 PM) So, what kind of person thinks in those phrases? Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) , apparently. Seems he is getting a pass on it so far. I wonder why... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 9, 2010 -> 03:16 PM) WTF? So, what kind of person thinks in those phrases? Well that is how you build a big tent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 9, 2010 -> 03:16 PM) WTF? So, what kind of person thinks in those phrases? Someone that looked at what it would take for a black man to get elected and speaking with a strong dialect would not help his cause. Why do people get so upset when they hear Spanish being spoken? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 9, 2010 -> 03:21 PM) Well that is how you build a big tent! What would Republicans have done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilMonkey Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 QUOTE (Tex @ Jan 9, 2010 -> 03:30 PM) What would Republicans have done? It wouldn't have mattered because within mere moments, the msn would have had been calling for his resignation and tarred his as a racist for life. Olbermann would have had a Worst Person segment for months, Maddow would talk about how this is endemic of the Republican Party, Matthews tingle would have traveled elsewhere since he is convinced there isnt a true black person in any conservative group or organization, Sharpton would be demanding reparations, Caravell (however you spell that) would try to dazzle us with some southern words of wisdon about how only the mean ole Republicans can think that way anymore and Pelosi would have smiled if her Botox would have let her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 It's tough to be a Republican, no doubt about it.You would never hear about a Dem saying something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KipWellsFan Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 QUOTE (Tex @ Jan 9, 2010 -> 05:36 PM) It's tough to be a Republican, no doubt about it.You would never hear about a Dem saying something like that. The Republicans would never have lost an election in history if they were treated fairly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapkomet Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 QUOTE (KipWellsFan @ Jan 9, 2010 -> 05:53 PM) The Republicans would never have lost an election in history if they were treated fairly didn't act like Democrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 QUOTE (Tex @ Jan 9, 2010 -> 05:36 PM) It's tough to be a Republican, no doubt about it.You would never hear about a Dem saying something like that. Yup, and they get to get away with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 The Dems have all the money and influence which comes with success in this country. Being the party of the disadvantaged is tough, but the GOP keeps trying, and we're a better country for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Was it Graham or DeMint that recently said something equally dumb (probably worse actually)? What do you guys mean "free pass" I didn't recall that getting blown up in the media like you guys say it would be, outside of the political blogs and whatnot where you'd expect it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilMonkey Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 (edited) QUOTE (lostfan @ Jan 10, 2010 -> 01:34 AM) Was it Graham or DeMint that recently said something equally dumb (probably worse actually)? What do you guys mean "free pass" I didn't recall that getting blown up in the media like you guys say it would be, outside of the political blogs and whatnot where you'd expect it. Reid should at least have to step down from his leadership role. I recall Trent Lott having to do that for merely showing up at Strom Thurmond's party back in 2002? 2003? And if Reid is saying things like that in a leadership position, how many others below him are saying the same thing? And if they are saying that about Obama behind his back, what do they say about gays behind closed doors? Edited January 10, 2010 by Alpha Dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 QUOTE (Alpha Dog @ Jan 10, 2010 -> 01:04 PM) Reid should at least have to step down from his leadership role. I recall Trent Lott having to do that for merely showing up at Strom Thurmond's party back in 2002? 2003? And if Reid is saying things like that in a leadership position, how many others below him are saying the same thing? And if they are saying that about Obama behind his back, what do they say about gays behind closed doors? Trent Lott's reign as majority leader fell because he went to Thurmond's birthday party and said "If Thurmond had been elected in 1948, we wouldn't have had all these problems". That alone probably wouldn't have been more than a minor tiff, but the Republicans were looking for a way to replace him anyway; that was right after an election and Bush/Rove wanted one of their own guys running the Republicans in the Senate. He'd have made it through fine if the guys at the top wanted him to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Michael Steele thinks Reid should step down. Honest Injun, he said that today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KipWellsFan Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 QUOTE (Alpha Dog @ Jan 10, 2010 -> 12:04 PM) Reid should at least have to step down from his leadership role. I recall Trent Lott having to do that for merely showing up at Strom Thurmond's party back in 2002? 2003? And if Reid is saying things like that in a leadership position, how many others below him are saying the same thing? And if they are saying that about Obama behind his back, what do they say about gays behind closed doors? The Republicans are the racist party. And the Democrats are the weak on terrorism party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_genius Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 QUOTE (lostfan @ Jan 10, 2010 -> 01:34 AM) Was it Graham or DeMint that recently said something equally dumb (probably worse actually)? What do you guys mean "free pass" I didn't recall that getting blown up in the media like you guys say it would be, outside of the political blogs and whatnot where you'd expect it. you mean when Graham got censured? http://www.thestate.com/local/story/1096389.html not even close to the same as Reid commending Obama on "not speaking in a negro dialect" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_genius Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 10, 2010 -> 02:31 PM) Michael Steele thinks Reid should step down. Honest Injun, he said that today. Reid is probably going to lose re-election anyways. Might as well just have some patience. He'll be out soon enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 QUOTE (mr_genius @ Jan 10, 2010 -> 08:47 PM) you mean when Graham got censured? http://www.thestate.com/local/story/1096389.html not even close to the same as Reid commending Obama on "not speaking in a negro dialect" Meh Reid would've been censured if the GOP had 60 seats, but in any case Graham's comment was even more indefensible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_genius Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 (edited) QUOTE (lostfan @ Jan 10, 2010 -> 08:00 PM) Meh Reid would've been censured if the GOP had 60 seats, but in any case Graham's comment was even more indefensible. Graham basically got censured for getting into a verbal spat with Ron Paul and it was from some local GOP guys. I didn't know you held Ron Paul in such high regard unless there is another recent Graham 'controversy' Edited January 11, 2010 by mr_genius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Hey look, Reid is an asshole. Shocking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapkomet Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jan 10, 2010 -> 08:51 PM) Hey look, Reid is an asshole. Shocking. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 QUOTE (kapkomet @ Jan 10, 2010 -> 10:14 PM) +1 +2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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