Juan was being the devils advocate. If you get around to reading his book, you will understand better. Yes his question came from the “racist” stand point, but that doesn’t mean Juan agrees with it.
He like the comic duos of old, was playing the straight man to the Comic.....Only on a serious note. He was setting Newt up to deliver his line....If you fell for “Juan’s a racist line”, he did it masterly cause he is not. Juan advocate good male role models, marriage, get a job attitude in the black community. He lost his job at PBS cause he didn’t tote the liberal line.
H-mama, I think you’re exactly right. I posted it last night. Williams deliberately put a fast ball right over the plate for Newt to slam out of the park.
To those who disagree- consider: twice, Williams said- “you went into a black church” [to give his remarks on work ethic]. Which is to say, you, a conservative Republican, actually went to a wholly black audience to speak to these issues as they may concern Black Americans.
That’s saying Newt was seeking an open dialogue with an effected audience- and not telling the audience what it might want to hear-— but speaking openly and honestly.
That demonstrates Newt has integrity and the courage of his convictions-— and Mr. Williams, imo, was letting every one else know that.
Debate Organizer: OK, Juan, here are your questions.
Juan: OK...wait, Bret, why are all these racially tinged?
Debate Organizer: Well, you are the black guy, Juan. Show us a token of respect, eh?
Yep, that’s how I took Juan, too. He set up Newt so Newt could get his points across.
Anyone who doubts this should look again at the video. Juan never sounded upset or looked upset.
I actually like Juan; he’s not a rabid liberal and oftentimes will admit/agree to things contrary to his party’s stance, because he’s able to be reasonable and logical.
That was so evident in the post-debate conversation. Both Juan's words and the animation in his face indicated a positive response to Newt.
I haven’t read Juan’s book. Thank you for correcting my perception of him.