Posted on 12/13/2002 7:26:54 PM PST by sinkspur
Trent Lott, in a conference call with 27 GOP Senate Republicans today, said that he would leave the Senate if forced from the Leader position.
Jonathan Karl said three or four of the Senators viewed this as "blackmail," but that the majority still support Lott and want him to continue as Leader.
LOL! Who is us Dave?
And what is with you people that see racist behind every corner and between every line of type?
Forgetting your Dixie Crat smoke, looking at this country now, I would consider American 50 years ago to be a much better country than what we currently have now.
Even with the few Dixie Crats as you call them in the past, I still appreciate the older morals of America, even with the few blemishes, Going back just 50 years, I appreciate the safe cities when no one ever heard of thousands of routine drive by shootings and insane daily murders.
I appreciate the old America of 50 years ago that wasn't being invaded by millions of people illegally that have no respect for our laws. America of 50 years ago would have never put up with it.
I appreciate the old America, where divorce was almost unheard of and most kids had parents that gave a damn.
I appreciate the old America where strangers said thank you and neighbors helped each other.
I appreciate the old America 50 years past where American's were generally a United People, not splintered into races with hyphenated names where most people didn't see racist behind every corner. Where most everyone spoke English and it was just an accepted way. Where legal immigrants were proud as hell just to be here and to be just like American's.
Was America perfect 50 years ago? No. But it is much better than what we have now.
Fond memories of the good old days
Yes Dave, since I am not a politically correct product, I have fond memories of the good old days. I am sure you can't relate.
Yes. The GOP isn't called the Stupid Party without merit.
Thurmonds stated reason for running was to prevent either Dewey or Truman from winning and throwing the election into the House of Representatives.
Granted. Far be it from me to not give credit where credit is due.
But he's not doing so hot currently...did ya notice? ;-)
Thank you for the conversation, sir (have you been takin' nice pills, or somethin'? ;-)
Have a nice evening!
Q Can you tell us now whether or not --
MR. FLEISCHER: I think that from the President's point of view, Senator Lott has addressed this issue. He has apologized for this statement, and the President understands that that is the final word from Senator Lott in terms of the fact that he said something and has apologized for it.
Q Senator Lott's final word was that the policies that Strom Thurmond supported have been discarded, that they're discarded policies. He didn't say they were immoral, he didn't say they were wrong, he simply said they were discarded. Does the President believe that Senator Lott, given this most recent action and given the fact that he published a regular column in a newsletter for years of the Conservative Citizens Council, an openly white supremacist group, is the best person to lead the Republican Party in the United States Senate?
MR. FLEISCHER: Terry, I can only say that the President, as several Democrats up on Capitol Hill, have all said, Senator Lott has apologized. And I think that speaks for itself on this matter.
"I'll have those niggers voting Democratic for the next 200 years."
Lyndon B. Johnson
There really are very few heros that are not tainted by America's past.
Hrm ... perhaps my scathingly brilliant idea's not so farfetched after all ...
(I love the "Whole Cloth" kind, don't you?)
Best regards!
Or malice.
Do you know what propaganda is? Ari said what he needed to say then with Bush assuming that Lott would repair the damage.
You can't deal with reality on this isuue can you?
Ok. Now for a moment assume you werent White. Would you have the same opinion?
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