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Republicans denounce racist and anti-gay slurs
WASHINGTON POST ^ | 21 MARCH 2010 | MATT DELONG

Posted on 03/21/2010 11:10:03 AM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist

Following reports yesterday that black and openly gay Democratic lawmakers were subjected to spitting and epithets from anti-health care reform protesters outside the Capitol, Republican leaders said Sunday that such incidents were "isolated" and "reprehensible."

On CNN's "State of the Union," Rep. Mike Pence (R-Ind.) denounced the use of such slurs "in the strongest terms possible."

House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio), said on NBC's "Meet the Press" that the "isolated incidents" were "reprehensible."

Later on the same program, Michael Steele, the Republican National Committee's first black chairman, agreed that the incidents were "reprehensible," and added, "we do not support that."

(Excerpt) Read more at voices.washingtonpost.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government
KEYWORDS: 111th; bhohealthcare; demlies; lying; neverhappened; slur
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You can always count on the Stupid Party to take the bait and carrying the Left's water.
1 posted on 03/21/2010 11:10:04 AM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

And the Repubs believe the LIES of the Socialist WHY?


2 posted on 03/21/2010 11:11:18 AM PDT by Marty62 ( Marty60)
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

So, where is the proof that anyone yelled a racial slur?


3 posted on 03/21/2010 11:11:19 AM PDT by LibFreeUSA (Show me what Obama brought that was new and there you will find things only blind and destructive.)
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

I saw videos and heard no racial slurs...sounds like typical democrats lying again. Why does anyone take their word for anything by this point?


4 posted on 03/21/2010 11:11:28 AM PDT by highlander_UW (Happiness doesn't come from owning something; it comes from being a part of something)
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

There were no incidents, you morons. The whole thing was manufactured before the first protesters even showed up.

Idiots.


5 posted on 03/21/2010 11:12:38 AM PDT by WhistlingPastTheGraveyard (Some men just want to watch the world burn.)
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

Exactly.


6 posted on 03/21/2010 11:12:50 AM PDT by dr_who
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

Why are these Repubs so spineless? What a bunch of wimps!!


7 posted on 03/21/2010 11:12:58 AM PDT by Commander X (TOTUS...destroying the USA one lie at a time.)
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To: Marty62
You want racism? Look HERE.
8 posted on 03/21/2010 11:13:12 AM PDT by Loud Mime (Liberalism is a Socialist Disease)
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

Why denounce something that probably never happened? Why not denounce accusations (with out proof)?


9 posted on 03/21/2010 11:13:46 AM PDT by Jane Long (Clean out Congress...give 'em term limits and their own dose of "government" healthcare.)
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

“Rep. Mike Pence (R-Ind.) denounced the use of such slurs “in the strongest terms possible.””

Pence might be the stupidest Republican. He fell for this trick. Also, he fell for the Bush’s comprehensive immigration scam, thinking there was really a public movement for it, falling for the agitprop, and offering his own plan, really a plan written by cheaper labor interests, and felt himself presidential material.

In fact, the Democrats probably looked for Pence on this on purpose. They knew he would fall for it.


10 posted on 03/21/2010 11:13:48 AM PDT by Shermy ( l)
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

If there were any slurs, it was probably libs doing it. Of course, the spineless party immediately apologizes.


11 posted on 03/21/2010 11:13:57 AM PDT by No Socialist
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...reports yesterday...

And the maroons fall for it and qualify it for a response.

Or are they anti tea party just as the dim's are?

12 posted on 03/21/2010 11:14:07 AM PDT by EGPWS (Trust in God, question everyone else)
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

And people here think Repubs will REPEAL this bill?

That is hilarious.

It is about time we stop depending on pols in DC for anything whatsoever.


13 posted on 03/21/2010 11:14:43 AM PDT by roses of sharon (I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13)
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

He needed to qualify that with a big IF, and also a promise to look into the incidents.


14 posted on 03/21/2010 11:15:15 AM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (I am in America but not of America (per bible: am in the world but not of it))
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To: Shermy

Scratch Mike Pence off the list for higher office.

Idiot.


15 posted on 03/21/2010 11:15:21 AM PDT by july4thfreedomfoundation ("And when the Antichrist comes, millions will love him." Remind you of anyone?)
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist
The Dims and the MSM need to denounce stereotyping. Isn't that one of the biggest no,noes of modern times: don't attribute the behavior of a few to a larger group.

So, even if someone did say something (not at all proven), no one should be trying to spread blame to a group of several million nationwide. What reckless, irresponsible stereotyping that is.

I'm sure all the leftist in the US agree, they've condemned stereotyping so often in the past.

16 posted on 03/21/2010 11:15:22 AM PDT by Will88
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

You better believe the mainstream media is playing these lies about racially charged taunts as the number one story of the day. The GOP needs to do better reconnaissance before playing into the Democrat/media take on what really happened.


17 posted on 03/21/2010 11:15:50 AM PDT by Combat_Liberalism
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist
Bunch of pansies. Geez!
18 posted on 03/21/2010 11:15:52 AM PDT by TankerKC ("...wankerKC..." --agromination March 11, 2010.)
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist
What do you have to say to your fellow Congressman for calling American citizens exercising their right to protest, "teabaggers" on the floor of the people's House?!
19 posted on 03/21/2010 11:16:06 AM PDT by mrsmel
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To: WhistlingPastTheGraveyard

Okay, when I wade through the protestors I want you to spit on me.

You still got the rebel flag and the hat that says "The South shall rise again?"

20 posted on 03/21/2010 11:16:22 AM PDT by USNBandit (sarcasm engaged at all times)
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