I guess stuff like "no negro dialect" is now acceptable political commentary. Thats what Democrats are saying on message boards. 

To be honest, Reid's comment sounds more stupid than racist, which, given his history of speaking stupid fluently, seems to justify that conclusion. 

I am intrigued  and amused the outrage over it. Now don't get me wrong, I am no fan of racism. The reason I'm intrigued, comes down to the concept of free speech and political correctness.

The man said what he felt (which it's questionable whether he is racist if you look at the context of his comments), but yet it's wrong. Political correctness? Indeed.

Reid gets an A in stupid, and his comments were, to say the least, coarse - but, to quote what what many conservatives here (ironically) berate me about, "What about his right to say *(and believe) what he wants?" 

All in all, the republicans are using this as opportunity (IE -screaming the otherside down and saying how horrible they are) to et a point) Likewise, democrats are not any better by using political correctness and such, to salvage a damaged reputation. Meanwhile the media and everyone else is running around screaming "OMG the sky is gonna fall!!!"

Get over it, Reid shows that he's an idiot. Like no one knew that?

~AJ

...and that's why you're failing to see the forest through the trees. Reid's words imply that "light skinned blacks" are somehow OK, or acceptable (what's wrong with "dark skinned" people?). He also makes the assumption that Obama will be liked because he doesn't "sound" black (unless he wants to, of course). Reid let his true feelings on race show though and the sheep are giving him a pass. I guess a little of that Democrat old time plantation owner mentality is still alive and well in the party. 

Democrats are given a pass (unless & until events absolutely force a grudging revocation) for their 'stupidity' - not so Republicans.

Not by this fella', thanks for playing though.

No, I get the point Nitro - but the guy is still an idiot, and most likely (assuming the polls are accurate and stand), on his way out. He'll be out of office soon. Frankly, people are making a mountain out of a molehill. He's a moron, why waste your time contemplating the stupidity of a moron like Reid?

A republican says this - I would still call him an idiot. What can I say, I'm equal opportunity.

I am curious though Nitro and Daiwa - setting aside your fixation at what democrats do, do wrong, etc. - what if a republican said the same thing. Would you have the same outrage? I can't help but feel like you wouldn't. Though, if the day comes and you are equally outraged - then call me out on it and I'll apologize.

Secondly, he said what he felt...what he believed.....is that now wrong? Why do you (and others) try to justify what some people say, yet when its a democarat - it's wrong? Why not hold them to the same standards? Again, as I stated above, if you can prove me wrong - if you can show me that you do hold republicans to the same standards you do democrats - I will apologize. You have my word.

~AJ 

I don't believe you do. The OP is not about how smart Reid is, it's about him not being held to the same standards. Comment your support for or against Reid, you obviously feel his racism is unimportant, otherwise your opinionated assessment of his intellect brings nothing to the table.

It already happened to Trent Lott, for suggesting Strom Thurmond should have been a president. It cost him his job in 2002. Or is that too far back for you?

So did Lott...who stepped down after the outcry by the left. Aren't you an anti-bias crusader? Or is that only issues you support? (There I'm asking you questions, just like you wanted) 

Well seing as I hear this from the UK most respected radio news show.   I'm not sure how the media are ignoring it when the BBC, which is often maligained as having a left wing bias, runs it before the issue is in the other media.

I'm wondering if AJ has ever heard of Trent Lott......

They made him go on BET and apologize for speaking his mind, and his comments weren't truly racist, or even about a black man. When you're a Democrat, it's just different.

It's not an American outlet. We often have to depend on the foreign press, for the truth on many things in our current events.

AJ, you are once again side-stepping the issue that is in the title.  Yes, we all know Reid is an idiot.  Is he really a racist?  I don't know.

What I do know is there is a huge double-standard in the media and with democrats.

If this was a republican it would be front page headlines with everyone wanting him to resign.  

This morning, I joined the democrat party.  I just felt it was time to take a stand.

And I can tell you that this negro president is doing one hell of a job for our country.  I am glad he is not a dark skinned negro as that would inhibit acceptance by the white people of this country.

Now if only that negro, Al Sharpton would shut up and support the president, I am sure we would all be able to sing kumbaya and get around to fixing the problems that face us.

Tomorrow I am going to join the democrat party of West Virginia.  Then I can use the other negro term politically correctly.

Typical of AJ to ignore the issue which is a racist statement and instead turn this into a "Reid is stupid but he has the right to be stupid". AJ, no one is saying he does or does not have the right to believe and say what he wants, but just like you can't screem fire in a theater when there's no fire, Reid has to except responsibility for his comments.

For once in your life AJ could you at least admit this was racist and that the story is legit as oppose to excusing the issue? Gosh, why is it so hard for you to admit that something is wrong instead of looking for excuses?  Incredible.

AJ it appears it's not just my opinion of your comment.

A few places in Europe (not all) are coming to realize where this US administration is dragging them along for the ride and that place isn't pretty (or hope and change for that matter). On this side, too many of the media outlets placed all their bets on this one horse, in which the Democrat party is fused to. IMO, they must feel it is better to go down with the ship than admit that they bought into the hype, for cheap, all while talking a large portion of Americans into doing the same.

ID, I was first going to diasgree with you but I recalled the Joe Wilson incident.  I still recall the outcry for Wilson's head and Pelosi's eyes threatening to popout (oh the nightmares).  The man said 'You Lie' which was deemed racist by much of the left.  By this standard then of the left this is deemed racism!  If the left hadn't set that kind of standard then I would disagree.

What Lott did/said was a bad choice of words - a foot in mouth comment if you will - given how volatile politics is, but I don't agree with his resignation. May not agree with him, his tactics, etc. - but he said what he felt, he should've stood by it. 

My comment wasn't about his intelligence explicitly, but whatever.

My comment wasn't "what if a republican did it" as in they did or didn't ever do it. (Come on, it's politics, none of them are clean) My point was to ask you simply:

Would you hold the republicans just as accountable as you hold the democrats? Does your sense of accountability fall on principle or party line?