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.

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

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?

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...

WTF?

So, what kind of person thinks in those phrases?

 

Well that is how you build a big tent!

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?

Well that is how you build a big tent!

 

What would Republicans have done?

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.

It's tough to be a Republican, no doubt about it.You would never hear about a Dem saying something like that.

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.

The Republicans would never have lost an election in history if they were treated fairly didn't act like Democrats.

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.

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.

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.

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, 201016 yr by Alpha Dog

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.

Michael Steele thinks Reid should step down. Honest Injun, he said that today.

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.

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"

 

 

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.

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.

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, 201016 yr by mr_genius

Hey look, Reid is an asshole. Shocking.

 

Hey look, Reid is an asshole. Shocking.

 

 

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