“.....almost sounds like nitpicking, in the context of it all.”
Well, aside from the fact that Sherrod may have lied, which should always be a big deal, and especially when we are talking about public officials, “nitpicking” is putting it mildly. We are talking about a woman who may have intentionally used inflammatory language to be divisive and continue the progressives race-baiting tactics in order to insight animosity towards white people.
Furthermore, her statements expose a public official who is morally bankrupt; to mislead the public by using her own relatives death, and worse yet, to describe that death, no less tragic as it was, is reprehensible.
Lynching-beat to death are “semantics”? No wonder Republicans and conservatives have an uphill battle.
>> No wonder Republicans and conservatives have an uphill battle.
But it’s not for the reason you cited.
It would be good for people to drop the apologies regarding the reactionary reactions to the “edited” tape. It’s f’n annoying to have to wade through guilt associated with presumptuous indignation so many experienced in response to Breitbart’s “hasty” release.
The “full” version shows more racial hostility than the “edited” version. The segment depicted by the “edited” version is a non-starter in every sense except for the sober, historical concern of racism and the effect it has on Blacks today. But, we don’t talk about that - it’s too difficult. Instead, it’s all about the superficial, politically divisive racism designed to get Black to vote Left. So, let’s keep it there - where it’s about the votes.
If the pubbies are to attack this issue, they need to recognize the nature of the battle they’re fighting. It ain’t about overreacting to the “white man” nonsense of individuals. It’s about the institutional racial divisiveness that’s pushing the Country Left.
The hypercritical hysteria over someone’s anger needs to take a rest. Sherrod’s pissed, I don’t blame her. But we need to push back on her promotion of Leftism and Socialism as the cure for what ails the Black Community - it’s a damn lie, and Sherrod was wrong for promoting it using the veil of poverty.