[M. Thatcher]

why don't you examine his record and convince us that his deeds have been racist.

Earth to jwalsh: the arsenal of politicians is their words.

From the great prophets to the philosophers to the Founders, words are how they stake their claim on history.

As has Trent Lott.

[jwalsh07]

Then why don't you post some of those words Maggie ole girl?

You judge a man by a sentence and are morally outraged. Give me a freakin break.

[sinkspur]

From the great prophets to the philosophers to the Founders, words are how they stake their claim on history.

I thought actions were the measure of a man.

LBJ regularly used the "N" word in front of black members of his administration, yet signed the Civil Rights Bill.

If you can cite something from Lott's legislative past that indicates he votes against blacks (he does vote against quotas, which I hope you'd agree with), I'll be happy to reconsider.

But words don't mean jack-sh*t. Watch what men do, not what men say.