Inhofe: Sotomayor Is a ‘Racist,’ But Strom Thurmond Is A ‘Great American’

[SemiCharmedQuark]

Echoing statements by nativist former Rep. Tom Tancredo (R-CO) and former KKK Imperial Wizard David Duke, Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK) called Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor a “racist” last night on the Senate floor.
Interestingly, while Inhofe is convinced that the first Latina nominee to the Supreme Court is consumed by racial animus, he had very different things to say about a fellow Southern white conservative. After former Sen. Trent Lott (R-MS) claimed that America would have avoided “all these problems” if it had put a segregationist in the White House, Inhofe quickly came to Lott’s defense:

“In an effort to honor the life and service of Strom Thurmond, Senator Lott made some comments that he probably wishes he had phrased differently,” Inhofe said. “I do not believe Senator Lott meant to be malicious or racist with the comments he made. I believe he was merely honoring a great American on his 100th birthday, but I believe he is right to apologize for the words he used. Racism of any type must not be tolerated.

“Many have been quick to criticize Lott, but few have been quick to accept his apology. I do not believe he harbors racist sentiments in his heart. He has apologized and appropriately clarified the meaning of his statements. I believe we should accept his apology and move forward.”

In Jim Inhofe’s America, Sonia Sotomayor is a dangerous bigot who must be stopped, but Strom Thurmond is a “great American.”

http://thinkprogress.org/2009/08/05/inhofe-sotomayor-racist/

[donheld]

1. In Fool Inhofe's little world White men can't be racist

That just applies to everybody else.

[democracy1st]

2. yep just like they try to convince us that Jesus just loves the rich

[ruggerson]

3. Inhofe and Coburn are the two vilest people in the capitol

they are disgusting human beings.

[babylonsister]

4. He's an old racist pig that needs to go away. nt

[benld74]

5. HEY INHOFE!!!,,,

My high school age daughter and her class mates are required to read the following book and report on it before they can be admitted on into their next year of school, "Getting Away with Murder: The True Story of the Emmett Till Case".
I read it also, I would have been not a gleen in the ole mans eye yet when this occurred, I just want to know how you feel about it?
You mouth breathing, knuckledragging, waste of air!

[Colobo]

6. Loser.

[ezgoingrl]

7. Ugh.

:banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead:

[Grown2Hate]

8. Breaking News: Inhofe is a fucking racist, ignorant prick.

Also, the sky is still blue. :) Gotta love seeing the juxtaposition, though. I love being to able to show these assholes to be the assholes they are.

[Number23]

9. C'mon, SemiCharmed! Don't you know that only people of color can be racist in America??

Good Lord! Remember, we are the ones who spent the last 400 years creating a society STEEPED in the ideals of black/brown supremacy and creating cultural, social and economic structures that would ensure that only those who share our racial makeup will be able to sit at the tables of power!

I'm rec'ing this ONLY because I hope that you have now seen the error of your ways. }(

[Fire1]

15. Isn't this the SAME Strom Thurmond that Dan Rather found

had a BLACK relative?????????? I THINK SO!!! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

edit to add: I think the 'relative' IS a DAUGHTER NAMED ESSIE MAE!!

[old mark]

10. Trent Lott - another great American....How do such fucking trash

get elected?


mark

[yesphan]

12. Well,

P.T. Barnum said "there's a sucker born every minute". It's just that the rate's a little higher here in Oklahoma.

[old mark]

14. In Arizona and Texas, too.

Welcome to DU.

markO8)

[Orsino]

11. Thank you for pointing out the dichotomy so succinctly. n/t

[burning rain]

13. These clowns are so damn obvious.

Racism was never a problem until whites became the victims. :eyes: Inhofe and his ilk could at least try and be subtle. :eyes:

[TexasObserver]

16. Inhofe should be the president of Bizarro Land.

That guy is upside down on every issue.

[Nyquil Man]

17. Expecting consistency? Here, I've got a rock you can squeeze for juice.

You may find that more rewarding.