U.S. Issues Florida Congressman: Palin 'Don't Care Too Much What They Do With Jews and Blacks'

Donger · 09-25-2008, 09:44 AM

http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalra...a-congres.html

ABC News' Teddy Davis Reports: Florida Democratic Congressman Alcee Hastings pointed to Sarah Palin on Wednesday to rally Jews to Obama.

"If Sarah Palin isn’t enough of a reason for you to get over whatever your problem is with Barack Obama, then you damn well had better pay attention," said Hastings. "Anybody toting guns and stripping moose don’t care too much about what they do with Jews and blacks. So, you just think this through."

Hastings, who is a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, made his comments in Washington, D.C., while participating in a panel discussion sponsored by the National Jewish Democratic Council.

Asked what the congressman meant, Hastings spokesman David Goldenberg told ABC News that he was trying to argue that Palin is an "extremely conservative woman who is out of touch with mainstream America."

After saying that Palin "don't care too much" about Jews and blacks, Hastings argued that African Americans and Jews should come together behind Obama because there are many issues on which they agree.

"Just like Jews, blacks care about affordable health care, energy independence, and the separation of church and state," said Hastings. "And just like blacks, Jews care about equal pay for equal work, investment in alternative energy, and a woman's right to choose."

Asked about the Hastings criticism, Palin spokeswoman Maria Comella said, "We’re taking a pass."

Garcia Bronco · 09-25-2008, 09:46 AM

Poor teddy.

ROYC75 · 09-25-2008, 09:47 AM

I picture this guy as a racist, why would he be scared of her ? She hasn't done anything to him or the jews, the blacks, the latinos........ what is his beef ?

Oh, I know, a radical liberal ......... How do people like this get elected ?

**DaKCMan AP** · 09-25-2008, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ROYC75

Oh, I know, a radical liberal ......... How do people like this get elected ?

Says the right wing radical who hides in sheep's clothing and pretends to be 'fair and balanced'.

RaiderH8r · 09-25-2008, 10:00 AM

Alcee's a corrupt douchebag. If his constituents ever held him accountable for the shit he pulled he'd be hocking used cars and cleaning shit off of windshields. Unless Alcee's offering his opinion on how to not get away with corruption as a sitting federal judge his insights are useless.

Alcee's positon: Hunters are racist anti-semites.

Wow Alcee. Just f'n wow.

ROYC75 · 09-25-2008, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

Says the right wing radical who hides in sheep's clothing and pretends to be 'fair and balanced'.

I am far from radical ........ you know nothing of what you speak about.

But That's O kaaayyyy, just keep living that dream.

Silock · 09-25-2008, 10:41 AM

Black people CAN'T be racist . . . . . . . . /sarcasm

**DaKCMan AP** · 09-25-2008, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROYC75

I am far from radical ........ you know nothing of what you speak about.

But That's O kaaayyyy, just keep living that dream.

All you do is tow the company line, despite the fact that you don't understand it.

ROYC75 · 09-25-2008, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

All you do is tow the company line, despite the fact that you don't understand it.

Surrrreeeeee thing ..... which company, I represent 4 in my office .

How often do you Obots need programming ? You run on duracell or energizers ?

Gee, did you vote for the Florida congressman ?

Chief Henry · 09-25-2008, 11:46 AM

If their was ever a RACIST statement, Congressman Alcee Hatings just said it. Its too bad the OBOTS can't see past Barry's dick that is in they're hands.

StcChief · 09-25-2008, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROYC75

I picture this guy as a racist, why would he be scared of her ? She hasn't done anything to him or the jews, the blacks, the latinos........ what is his beef ?

Oh, I know, a radical liberal ......... How do people like this get elected ?

Look at the gerry mandered 23rd district... 52 minority Black.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida...ional_district

HolmeZz · 09-25-2008, 12:38 PM

I think Palin cares about blacks. Her witchcraft pastor was black.

RaiderH8r · 09-25-2008, 12:49 PM

Obama hates white people.

tiptap · 09-25-2008, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StcChief

Look at the gerry mandered 23rd district... 52 minority Black.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida...ional_district

But it was gerrrymandered by Republicans in order to get two for one congressional seats.

tiptap · 09-25-2008, 01:28 PM

As far as his statements it was bad politics. It was meant to play on the backwoods bias and it didn't work. I don't think it is racial bias. It is Backwoods bias and additionally painting Palin as Backwoods. It doesn't work. Even for Retired Jews.

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Donger "Think BOOM!" Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: 33.675° N 106.475° W Casino cash: $253	Florida Congressman: Palin 'Don't Care Too Much What They Do With Jews and Blacks' http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalra...a-congres.html ABC News' Teddy Davis Reports: Florida Democratic Congressman Alcee Hastings pointed to Sarah Palin on Wednesday to rally Jews to Obama. "If Sarah Palin isn’t enough of a reason for you to get over whatever your problem is with Barack Obama, then you damn well had better pay attention," said Hastings. "Anybody toting guns and stripping moose don’t care too much about what they do with Jews and blacks. So, you just think this through." Hastings, who is a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, made his comments in Washington, D.C., while participating in a panel discussion sponsored by the National Jewish Democratic Council. Asked what the congressman meant, Hastings spokesman David Goldenberg told ABC News that he was trying to argue that Palin is an "extremely conservative woman who is out of touch with mainstream America." After saying that Palin "don't care too much" about Jews and blacks, Hastings argued that African Americans and Jews should come together behind Obama because there are many issues on which they agree. "Just like Jews, blacks care about affordable health care, energy independence, and the separation of church and state," said Hastings. "And just like blacks, Jews care about equal pay for equal work, investment in alternative energy, and a woman's right to choose." Asked about the Hastings criticism, Palin spokeswoman Maria Comella said, "We’re taking a pass."
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RaiderH8r Now it's Willie Time! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beating hippies Casino cash: $39193	Alcee's a corrupt douchebag. If his constituents ever held him accountable for the shit he pulled he'd be hocking used cars and cleaning shit off of windshields. Unless Alcee's offering his opinion on how to not get away with corruption as a sitting federal judge his insights are useless. Alcee's positon: Hunters are racist anti-semites. Wow Alcee. Just f'n wow. __________________ “You may think RaiderH8r is just a thinker. But I’m not just a thinker. I’m a doer. Every day I go out there, and rev that engine, fire it up, grab a hold of that line between speed and chaos, and wrestle it to the ground like a demon cobra. And when the fear rises up in my belly, I use it. Fear is powerful, because it’s been there for billions of years. And it is good. And I use it. And I ride it; I ride it like a skeleton horse through the gates of hell.”
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tiptap Is this it? Join Date: Jan 2004 Casino cash: $18934	As far as his statements it was bad politics. It was meant to play on the backwoods bias and it didn't work. I don't think it is racial bias. It is Backwoods bias and additionally painting Palin as Backwoods. It doesn't work. Even for Retired Jews. __________________ Even a superstitious man has certain inalienable rights. He has a right to harbor and indulge his imbecilities as long as he pleases. . . He has a right to argue for them as eloquently as he can, in season and out of season. He has a right to teach them to his children. But certainly he has no right to be protected against the free criticism of those who do not hold them. He has no right to demand that they be treated as sacred. He has no right to preach them without challenge." -H.L. Mencken
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