Rep. Hayes: ‘Liberals Hate Real Americans That Work And Achieve And Believe In God’
Rep. Hayes: ‘Liberals Hate Real Americans That Work And Achieve And Believe In God’
On Saturday, Republican North Carolina Reps. Patrick McHenry and Robin Hayes warmed up the crowd at a rally for Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) by throwing red meat to the right-wing audience. McHenry called the event the “biggest crowd John McCain has gotten in North Carolina” and said that voters had a critical choice between McCain and Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) this election. Someone in the audience yelled out, “It’s like black and white” to loud laughter. McHenry let the remark pass.
When it was his turn to speak, Hayes accused liberals of hating “real Americans”:
He [McHenry] yielded the microphone to Representative Robin Hayes, who prefaced his comments by saying it was important to “make sure we don’t say something stupid, make sure we don’t say something we don’t mean.” Republicans, he reminded the crowd, were kind people. Plus, he added, the liberal media had shown itself eager to distort such remarks. With the crowd duly chastened and put on best behavior, he accused Obama of “inciting class warfare” and said that “liberals hate real Americans that work and achieve and believe in God.”
This meme has been picking up steam amongst the right wing in recent weeks. Most prominently, Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) exploded on Friday and said that liberals were “anti-American.” The McCain campaign and its conservative allies have also been blasting progressive ideas as “socialist” or “Marxist.”
Note that Hayes is the same congressman who, in 2006, said:
Stability in Iraq ultimately depends on spreading the message of Jesus Christ, the message of peace on earth, good will towards men. Everything depends on everyone learning about the birth of the Savior.
In 2005, he also insisted that “Saddam Hussein and people like him were very much involved in 9/11.” When he was told that no investigation found any link between Saddam and 9/11, Hayes responded, “I’m sorry, but you must have looked in the wrong places.”
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How republican of them.
October 20th, 2008 at 6:06 pmUm…I happen to work, I achieve, and I believe in God. I’m also a liberal. Does this mean I’m supposed to hate myself?
October 20th, 2008 at 6:07 pmYeah, Robin Hayes had to work real hard to get where he is.
Hayes owns a hosiery mill in Mount Pleasant, North Carolina. His parents were Robert Griffith Hayes, Jr. (October 21, 1907 – November 12, 1998) and Mariam Winslow Cannon (January 22, 1916 – August 4, 2007), daughter of textile magnate Charles Albert Cannon.
Charles Albert Cannon was the son of James William Cannon and president of the Cannon Mills Company from the 1920’s to the 1960’s.
Cannon Mills manufacturing plants were located mainly in Kannapolis, North Carolina (from the Greek for city of looms) and Concord, North Carolina.
There were multiple plants employing thousands of people during this time, running three shifts and producing sheets and towels.
October 20th, 2008 at 6:08 pm“It’s like black and white”
Kind of like the Constitution….
October 20th, 2008 at 6:08 pmwhat the republican party has become.
you can have it.
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October 20th, 2008 at 6:09 pmDoes two out of three count?
October 20th, 2008 at 6:11 pmaccuses someone of class warfare and in the same breath he uses the term “real Americans”
They are mostly not very good at this are they…..kinda like weak trolls.
October 20th, 2008 at 6:13 pmBoth of these guys represent parts of North Carolina I try to avoid.
October 20th, 2008 at 6:15 pmStability in Iraq ultimately depends on spreading the message of Jesus Christ, the message of peace on earth, good will towards men. Everything depends on everyone learning about the birth of the Savior.
I’m no expert on religion, but I’m pretty sure that a disbelief in Jesus as their Savior is not what’s fueling the hostility there.
In 2005, he also insisted that “Saddam Hussein and people like him were very much involved in 9/11.” When he was told that no investigation found any link between Saddam and 9/11, Hayes responded, “I’m sorry, but you must have looked in the wrong places.”
Oh, so he was convinced that Saddam was involved in 9/11, and his only proof is that we haven’t proved him wrong. Of course, all the searching in the world by motivated people couldn’t prove a link, and these were Bush people, too. Why don’t you tell us, Mr. Hayes, where the “right places” to look are.
October 20th, 2008 at 6:18 pmTell Hayes what you think by contributing to Larry Kissell
http://www.larrykissell.com/
October 20th, 2008 at 6:20 pmIf I am not a real American, do I still have to pay taxes?
October 20th, 2008 at 6:20 pmIf I were a believer, I would be praying for God to smite these racist rallies with meteors and clean up the place…
Rep. Hayes: ‘Liberals Hate Real Americans That Work And Achieve And Believe In God’»
– - And McCain actually had the nerve to say in a stump speech the other day that “Senator Obama is engaging in class warfare!” More projection from McFreud.
October 20th, 2008 at 6:21 pmWayne A. Schneider Says:
Oh, so he was convinced that Saddam was involved in 9/11, and his only proof is that we haven’t proved him wrong. Of course, all the searching in the world by motivated people couldn’t prove a link, and these were Bush people, too. Why don’t you tell us, Mr. Hayes, where the “right places” to look are.
He KNOWS it, Wayne. When you KNOW stuff you don’t need evidence or facts. Sheesh. He’s not to blame for the incompetence of all those people who couldn’t find the right places.
October 20th, 2008 at 6:22 pmI guess us Jews can’t be Real Americans.. since we’re not down with Jebus.
October 20th, 2008 at 6:22 pmThat wouldn’t be Kissel of JerkyBoys fame, I assume.
October 20th, 2008 at 6:23 pmWow, such projection, too bad its based on bias and not fact.
October 20th, 2008 at 6:25 pmF uck you, Rep Hayes, you repugnant slime.
October 20th, 2008 at 6:25 pmbye-bye, sad, mean, old men.
October 20th, 2008 at 6:27 pmCongressman Hayes addresses:
Concord, NC
137 Union Street South
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 786-1612
FAX: (704) 782-1004
Toll Free in NC:
(888) 207-1311
Rockingham, NC
230 East Franklin Street
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-2070
FAX (910)997-7987
Washington D.C.
130 Cannon House Office Bldg
Washington, D.C. 20515
(202) 225-3715
FAX: (202)225-4036
His voicemail box (unsurprisingly) is full.
So I went through the “email me” link provided on his website – and used his Concord office address as mine (you have to have a NC address in the 8th district in order to email)…told him what I thought about his ugly remark.
Stupid a-hole.
October 20th, 2008 at 6:29 pmLiberals are the new Jews now. Same kinds of rhetoric spewed in Nazi Germany. See: new rules put in place for FBI. See: U.S. detention center contracts given to Blackwater to build and staff facilities for illegal immigration purposes and for other purposes. See: Bush’s Executive orders regarding suspension of habeus corpus and martial law. Many other examples of where this is heading if it isn’t stopped, and stopped soon.
Be alert.
October 20th, 2008 at 6:36 pmDo these people even read the bible?
“The vile person shall be no more called liberal, nor the churl said to be bountiful.” (Isaiah 32:5) ”
Also
Matthew 19:21
Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.
I wish someone would point this out to them.
October 20th, 2008 at 6:39 pmBTW, I just called the Rockingham office – the voicemail there isn’t full…yet. ;o)
October 20th, 2008 at 6:43 pmThe price of achieving in any country is taxes. You want to use our resources and roads and workforce, but don’t want to pay your share? GTFO.
Go to Ireland or wherever else John McCain thinks is better.
I recently had a conversation about this with a right-winger who ended up saying that his own “selfishness” was his “God-given right”. I told him that he illustrated my point better than I ever could have and left it there.
October 20th, 2008 at 6:45 pmOh no, the only thing worse is a scary brown liberal Muslim used car salesman who eats Cheetos and lives in his mother’s basement and blogs in his underwear in the middle of the afternoon!
October 20th, 2008 at 6:46 pmI can’t believe this is America, 2008. Republicans (for the most part) have descended into a hellish abyss of deceit, insults and outright lies. They have nothing of substance to offer society or humanity for that matter and have become pathetic caricatures of themselves. They sicken me every time one of them speaks.
October 20th, 2008 at 6:47 pmthese assclowns would tar and feather jesus christ if he ever showed up at one of their white trash circle-jerk events.
October 20th, 2008 at 6:47 pmEvery time some dips&^t uses the words “real Americans” in public, what he/she actually wants to say is “people like me”.
From over here (Holland, Europe) looking at your country sometimes makes me cringe (if that’s correct English). Too many people, elderly, children, sick, disabled, are struggling to get by. Too many are filthy rich. I think it’s the scale of your federation. It’s just far too big, for people to care about someone else’s problems. Holland is a socialist state (we don’t think it is, but from your point of view I understand you don’t agree with us) and we have almost no poverty, health care has been dealt with in the 1950’s, if you need a doctor / hospital, he / it’s right around the corner waiting for you, all costs covered. I have 50 days (paid) vacation a year, a month’s salary extra to spend in that vacation, schools are ok, if you don’t have the money to go to any university of your choice the government will lend it to you, hallelujah, this is all great. And you know what? The U.S.A. made it possible by getting us up on our feet again after wwII, in the late 40’s and early 50’s. Your country did a great job helping us. We are still grateful.
Now please help yourself. We are too small and unimportant to do the job for you. Just get out the vote for Obama. He’s awsome. Keep him alive.
October 20th, 2008 at 6:51 pmI think I am about ready to beat the shit out of ClusterTim and drop his bloody carcass on the doorstep of that stupid center.
October 20th, 2008 at 6:51 pmThis is an argument of a fool.
October 20th, 2008 at 6:51 pmBozo The Neoclown Says:
Yeah, if JC ever actually showed up they’d immediately label him a liberal and do everything possible to discredit him as a fraud.
October 20th, 2008 at 6:53 pmFunny, I go to church with a bunch of “liberals” who achieve and believe in God. They don’t seem to hate themselves…
October 20th, 2008 at 6:54 pmMr. Evil Says:
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Bozo The Neoclown Says:
Yeah, if JC ever actually showed up they’d immediately label him a liberal and do everything possible to discredit him as a fraud.
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Jesus was a liberal.
http://www.liberalslikechrist.org/index.htm
October 20th, 2008 at 6:55 pmI didn’t read through all of the comments, so forgive me if this has already been stated.
I’m sick and tired of hearing how much I hate American’s because I am a liberal. I get up every single day, go to work, take care of my family, pay the bills and take care of my parents.
I hope all of this comes back to haunt the Republicans for years to come. We are all Americans and we have the right to disagree with others. Just because I don’t agree with someone’s point of view doesn’t mean I hate anyone.
October 20th, 2008 at 6:56 pmI absolutely hate this Un-American Crap the Repukians are spilling out their pie-holes lately, this people are sick in the head-
I work – since 1969, have never been unemployed
I have a wife – 27 years
I served my country – AirForce 1972-1976
She works – now thanks to the Bush economy
I have a daughter in college
Are they saying that because I believe in equal rights for all Americans and won’t stand for bigotry and hatred that I am some how un-American????
Stuff it, you stupid Fascist bastards.
October 20th, 2008 at 6:59 pmA real class act.
His chances of earmarking any boodle for his homies in a veto-proof democratic congress just flatlined.
October 20th, 2008 at 6:59 pmdbadass Says:
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I think I am about ready to beat the shit out of ClusterTim and drop his bloody carcass on the doorstep of that stupid center.
I have been flagging him for spamming. He drops his little “agree” post on almost every thread then leaves.
October 20th, 2008 at 6:59 pmlurker:
October 20th, 2008 at 7:03 pmWhy is this allowed to continue?
same old sausage, fizzing and sputtering in his own grease
October 20th, 2008 at 7:04 pm.
Just who is this “LIBRUL” media…
… Murdock?
NOT!
In the race to keep the HOMELAND PURE from liberalism, asshat’s like this Fascist ended up starting wars with Nations that never posed an imminent threat and pigeonholed a religious belief as their target! These asshats drove out liberalism from the press, the universities and the Government.
Republicanism…
… The master race?
… Just sayin’!
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October 20th, 2008 at 7:05 pmdbadass I don’t know, but I have been begging TP in the flag comment section to ban him.
October 20th, 2008 at 7:06 pmRep. Hayes: ‘Liberals Hate Real Americans That Work And Achieve And Believe In God’
Is he saying we hate Obama because he seems to fit this
October 20th, 2008 at 7:08 pmdiscription. Or do they hate the fact that Obama is a better christian than McCain?
The thing is that sometime back the same bullshit was getting posted endless with some of the same phrasing “is your ISP watching you” etc. I forget the monnimer which was employed then. It took forever but they eventually got rid of it until this recent return with the new incarnation that is ClusterTim. With a little luck maybe the tool will say a nalysis.
October 20th, 2008 at 7:09 pmDutch, thanks for your comments. I was born and raised in the U.S. 61 years ago, and I continue to be mystified by a country which is so rich and powerful, yet has a health care system that can result in bankruptcy and in some cases, death, for those either uninsured or under insured. Where the bright and capable kids can’t go to college without accumulating huge debt to start their young lives out with. Where individuals, and increasingly often, families, live on the streets or in their car. Where the elderly, especially, sometimes die in the winter or the summer because their electricity has been turned off, or they no longer afford oil to heat their homes (in the Northeast especially).
And I will tell you…it pisses me off mightedly when I hear the Right claim we are a “Christian nation.” When I hear the Right claiming that any attempt to help people (the community) by providing assistance is “socialism,” but providing the same assistance, in a MUCH larger amount, to corporations, including the banks now, is all about “growing jobs,” or “saving the economy,” or whatever statement seems believable. When cutting taxes that benefit the top 1-5% is “encouraging innovation and growth,” but cutting taxes for the middle class is seen as “socialism,” and “Robin Hood welfare.” And to top it off, those who protest these unjust and unfair policies are then called “anti-American.”
I am an American, who loves the country that was MEANT to be, not what I see now and what we’ve become. I love the country that could have been that “shining light upon the hill.” And I absolutely despise those and their policies that have distorted and destroyed that promise. And there’s nothing idealistic about this administration’s desire to “spread democracy around the world.” This country lost the real vision of the hope for the founding of this country long ago. The democracy that we try to spread is poisonous, and if you simply look at our most recent elections, it’s quite clear. If you look at the way our Congress has performed (or non-performed), it’s quite clear.
October 20th, 2008 at 7:22 pmThank you for the perspective, Dutch4BHO. Your English is better than most of us. And we, as a nation, need to realize that we depend on the goodwill of the rest of the world for our survival. Alas, the people currently in charge fail to acknowledge that to the ruin of all.
October 20th, 2008 at 7:23 pmDutch4BHO Says:
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Every time some dips&^t uses the words “real Americans” in public, what he/she actually wants to say is “people like me”.
From over here (Holland, Europe) looking at your country sometimes makes me cringe (if that’s correct English). Too many people, elderly, children, sick, disabled, are struggling to get by. Too many are filthy rich. I think it’s the scale of your federation. It’s just far too big, for people to care about someone else’s problems. Holland is a socialist state (we don’t think it is, but from your point of view I understand you don’t agree with us) and we have almost no poverty, health care has been dealt with in the 1950’s, if you need a doctor / hospital, he / it’s right around the corner waiting for you, all costs covered. I have 50 days (paid) vacation a year, a month’s salary extra to spend in that vacation, schools are ok, if you don’t have the money to go to any university of your choice the government will lend it to you, hallelujah, this is all great. And you know what? The U.S.A. made it possible by getting us up on our feet again after wwII, in the late 40’s and early 50’s. Your country did a great job helping us. We are still grateful.
Now please help yourself. We are too small and unimportant to do the job for you. Just get out the vote for Obama. He’s awsome. Keep him alive.
If McCant steals this election, can I move to Holland? I visited back in the early ’70’s and found all the people to be warm and friendly. I am a liberal socialist democrat who is apparently anti-American because I am extremely ashamed of my country – and the shame grows daily.
October 20th, 2008 at 7:30 pmThis is the first election in the USA where their is one visable black candidate and one who looks white but has many black close relatives. So it’s no so much about black or white as you might think. Many Americans are looking into their DNA to find who their related to but John McCain can name all his family back to Slavery and even today as with Lillian McCain who is much darker then Obama. I know John McCain doesn’t want to admit his family roots because Cindy wouldn’t want them to visit the ranch or any of those 7 homes they own.
October 20th, 2008 at 7:39 pmStolen election = revolution in the streets
October 20th, 2008 at 7:44 pmgreen Says:
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If McCant steals this election, can I move to Holland? I visited back in the early ’70’s and found all the people to be warm and friendly. I am a liberal socialist democrat who is apparently anti-American because I am extremely ashamed of my country – and the shame grows daily.
You’re all welcome, but wait a while for the dollar to get better ;>)
October 20th, 2008 at 7:46 pmUh, Mr. Hayes, how about your Republican gems who screamed, yelled, intimidated, & terrorized Americans trying to exercise their freedom to vote? Those Repubs truly showed their hatred of Americans & American freedoms. What are you going to do about those Republican hate-mongers? Hmm? And really, this Repub garbage about “real Americans”– we hope “real Americans” are caring, respectful of others, inclusive, and not threatening towards others. Over the last few weeks, Republicans, especially some McCain/Palin supporters, have certainly been far from that definition- they’ve been hateful, racist, intimidating, & violent. Look to your own party before criticizing others, Mr. Hayes.
October 20th, 2008 at 7:46 pmThe GOP — the ignorant rightwing reactionary fascistic slob party. Don’t ya just love ‘em…?
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October 20th, 2008 at 7:51 pmI know this is an awful thing to say but just like the Terminator, these people (GOP/neocons/extremeist republicans) will never stop; they may have to be euthanized once the Dems take over.
October 20th, 2008 at 8:27 pmLIBERALS ARE REAL AMERICANS!!! Real Americans who aren’t infected with the putrifying stench of GREED! Who are not only honour-bound, but priviliged!, to help their fellowman, whether American or not, whether White or not, whether Christian or not.
WE ARE THE HUMANE HUMAN BEINGS! who believe there is PLENTY to go around… who not only believe in, BUT ACTUALLY PRACTICE!, the moral imperative of NOBLESSE OBLIGE: ‘A chicken in every pot, a home for every family, an education for every child, a doctor for every patient, a helping-hand for those in need, and a helping-heart for the elders of our society.
WE ARE THE UNSTOPPABLE STREAM OF FORCE! that embraces equality, decency, forthrightness, honesty, justice, and mercy.
I AM A LIBERAL! and damn proud of it!!!
October 20th, 2008 at 8:28 pmThis is why mcwars is going to lose come Nov 4th……hate and fear is all they know on the Reich.
October 20th, 2008 at 8:50 pmI suppose that there have been some pretty lowdown election campaigns in the past, but in my lifetime, I don’t recall any campaign that has been as dirty, as divisive and hatefilled as this one.
October 20th, 2008 at 8:53 pmI do believe that if she could, Lady Liberty would carry, along with her torch and tablet, a tissue to wipe away her tears.
After watching eight years of the Bush/Cheney administration thumbing its nose at the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the “rule of law” in our great nation, I have a hard time believing anything that Rep. Robbing Hayes has to say about anything.
I could list all the abuses of power of the Bush/Cheney administration, but the idea that any of these Republicans are Christian in the Bush/Cheney executive branch is laughable. Nothing that any of these Republican “Christians” have done over the past eight years even remotely looks like anything Jesus Christ would have endorsed doing. Starting wars. Lying. Cheating. Stealing. Crony capitalism. Showing favoritism toward right-wingers, while freezing out liberals, you know, like Jesus Christ.
In fact, if Jesus were to return before January of next year, I’m certain he would make it his top priority to go to the White House and kick all the money-lenders out, grabbing Bush and Cheney by the scruffs of their necks and throwing them out into the Rose Garden (of course, Secret Service agents would wrestle Jesus Christ to the ground before this could happen, and probably taser him into submission).
Jesus Christ knew hypocrits when he met them, and the Republicans are hypocrits, especially those who claim to be followers of his. Republican Christians often repeat a right-wing meme that America is a “Christian nation.” Well, all I can say to these Republican “Christians” is “prove it.” How many millions of American children have gone to bed hungry each night because of pro-wealthy, anti-poor Republican policies over the past eight years, with the present Republican-created economic crisis leading to even more hungry children? How many children over in Iraq have died or been severely injured or, after losing their parents, ended up selling their bodies for food out on some street corner, because the self-proclaimed “Christians” in the Bush/Cheney White House launched an unprovoked, preemptive war against Iraq in 2003?
I’m not fooled by Republican “Christians.” I’m certain Jesus Christ wouldn’t be fooled either.
October 20th, 2008 at 9:01 pmNeo-cons hate real Americans that think and care about people.
October 20th, 2008 at 9:45 pmShow me someone who badmouths liberals and I’ll show you a degenerate.
October 20th, 2008 at 9:53 pmThis country has been slowly evolving into that which we have sacrificed countless lives opposing–a militant nation with an agenda driven by religious extremists who promote freedom of thought only so long as it does not conflict with their own ideas. Sound familiar? We have become the enemy.
Ever since the 1960’s, the GOP consistently has been, and will always be, the party of exclusion, the party that attempts to diminish those who look different than themselves, pray to a different deity, or follow a different lifestyle. They are the party that uses fear and hatred as a weapon to intimidate any who do not share their points of view.
It is time for a fresh perspective, a new philosophy of America’s place in the world. It can no longer be us versus them at all costs; the world is far too small for such a narrow-minded point of view.
It is time to embrace those who are different than ourselves and accept them for who they are–it would be the “christian” thing to do.
October 20th, 2008 at 10:22 pmHey, if them guys are really “Real Americans”, then they should know the secret “Real American” handshake! Somebody check ‘em out!
October 20th, 2008 at 10:28 pmWell, here we go again…yet another Republican who claims Jesus is his best friend, when he absolutely does not follow the words of Jesus. You know, the guy who hung around with prostitutes and tax collectors? The guy who said, “Whatsoever you do to the least of my brothers, you do unto me”? The guy who said, “Love your neighbor as yourself”? Who said, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God”?
It’s people like this who give Christians like me a really, really bad name.
October 20th, 2008 at 10:41 pmWhat exactly is a “real” American as opposed to an “unreal” American ?
October 20th, 2008 at 11:14 pmThese totalitarians are anything but Americans. They are the American equivalent of Party bosses of the Soviet autocracy, declaring all those who share their orthodoxy to be the one and only true believers. They are thugs and hooligans plain and simple as seen by the actions of their proto-storm trooper supporters, heckling, assaulting and vandalizing their opponents. Hence the term Rethuglican is an apt description of these reptilian retards.
October 20th, 2008 at 11:16 pmI will not be insulted by people like this again. Count on a response–a very negative response. Just as Ms. Bachmann’s opponent has reaped huge campaign donations in the last 2 days, these clowns will find that people are paying attention–and it is not in their interest.
October 20th, 2008 at 11:16 pmAmanda,
Betsy Muse from BlueNC. (The Southern Dem at Kos) Your post is strikingly similar – almost identical in structure to the piece I wrote about seven hours before you wrote this. You make all the same points in almost the exact same order. I’m having a hard time believing this is a coincidence.
The original post is here: http://bluenc.com/robin-hayes-mccain-rally-nc-liberals-arent-real-americans
October 20th, 2008 at 11:26 pmIs this guy a real American that works and achieves and believes in God? ‘Cuz I hate him.
October 20th, 2008 at 11:28 pmUm. I don’t see it Betsy. There are only so many relevant points to make and you both covered them all. Thanks for the good work but I humbly suggest that, unless someone plagiarizes your work, set your ego aside.
October 21st, 2008 at 12:04 amUm, if there is one Republican who shouldn’t put himself in the position of enforcer of orthodoxy, Patrick McHenry is that Republican — right, buddy boy?
October 21st, 2008 at 12:04 am…and God hates greedy un-american zionist neocons who lie,steal,kill, and wage criminal wars in His name!
When are these idiot neocons going to learn that TWO WRONGS DON’T MAKE A RIGHT?
October 21st, 2008 at 2:42 amPrior to the 2000 presidential election I was pretty much apolitical, thinking that both parties had problems and that most politicians have lost sight of what and who they are to represent. This changed when Bush43 ascended to the presidency with the help of Katherine Harris, Anton Scalia, voter intimidation, voter nullification and voter caging. These people and these tactics were all directed at giving Bush and republican candidates an undeserved upper hand.
Action that deprives or redirects the vote of even one citizen represents the most heinous crime imaginable in a democracy. Those who participated in these actions such as Ken Blackwell and Tim Griffin deserve jail time.
Karl Rove, Tom Delay, Newt Gingrich and others publicly advocate “a permanent republican majority”. Please understand what this means; it means loss of personal freedom and an atmosphere where group-think replaces rational thought. Lack of rational thought, along with nefarious/evil tactics of Cheney and the neocons, got us into the mess we are in. Instead of a “chicken in every pot” we now have a crony in every position, a microphone in every room, a tap on every phone and a lobbyist running every republican campaign.
Americans dodged a bullet in 2006 when we voted to renounce GOP and neocon fear mongering. November 4th represents another opportunity to retain our freedom by electing Barack Obama. Our choice is between a constitutional scholar with a track record of supporting those who are not in the very highest income bracket or, a “C” student proud of his lack of discipline – sound familiar?
I have come to realize that Democrats/liberals care about the things that should be the focus of well intentioned people – not so much for the other side. For those of you who don’t understand what I just said, Dems are better people the Repubs.
October 21st, 2008 at 8:20 amI work my ass off as an engineer and I gave 7 years of my life to the US military.
I’m a liberal Mr. Hayes, and I’m writing here to thank you for the utmost respect you’re giving the citizens of the US (little sarcasm going on there). I would also like to state that I’m sorry, but you must have the term “American” all mixed up. You see, we care about the constitution, civil liberties, and equality; things the Republican party has never really been in touch with.
October 21st, 2008 at 8:46 am“Republicans, he reminded the crowd, were kind people.”
Oh, I have to call shenanigans on that one.
I am sure that some Republicans are decent, kind people – and I have a few friends who are that way – but the policies promoted by the GOP and the tactics used in every election can hardly be called “kind”.
The GOP tries to pass itself off as a populist party during election years, but once in power they return to being the party of big business. “Kind” people do not allow their political events to turn into a hate festival directed at the opposition party. “Kind” people do not stand by and say nothing when someone screams out that the opposition candidate is a “terrorist” or should be killed.
“Kind” people do not stand by while Karl Rove smears a little girl, using the color of her skin as a means of smearing a fellow Republican. “Kind” people do not cheat and lie and steal just to win an election.
“Kind” people have no home in the GOP. That’s why most of us kind, hard-working people are Democrats.
October 21st, 2008 at 8:46 amAll I have to say is this:
If any of you Republicans out there have the nerve to say “Real American” in earshot of me prepare to have your nose bloodied and several ribs broken. You’re asking for the ass kicking of a lifetime.
F%@K YOU!!!!!
October 21st, 2008 at 9:43 amThanks for remindng me why American is a SECULAR nation.
The Founding Fathers had enough of the religious attitudes.
When will the rest of us?
October 21st, 2008 at 10:22 amYou gentlemen who think you have a mission
To purge us of the seven deadly sins
Should first sort out the basic food position
Then start your preaching, that’s where it begins
You lot who preach restraint and watch your waist as well
Should learn, for once, the way the world is run
However much you twist or whatever lies that you tell
Food is the first thing, morals follow on
Good luck getting throught that eye of the needle..
October 21st, 2008 at 10:45 amWhen it comes to Iraq, both candidates are falling short of addressing the humanitarian crisis that has displaced 5 million Iraqis and threatens to destabilize the entire region. On this both of the candidates are silent, yet we need sound, honest and clear policies for the best way forward and this must include the humanitarian dimension. This Friday, October 24th, Rutgers School of Law will host a symposium to discuss, inform and encourage the development of a peaceful, sustainable strategy in Iraq. Check is out at: http://lawrecord.typepad.com/
October 21st, 2008 at 10:52 amHe apologized.
NC Lawmaker: Comment on liberals was wrong
Associated Press – October 21, 2008 3:23 PM ET
I accept the apology but still say: Vote these Taliban out! They are insulting over 1/2 of US citizens, judging by the popular vote in the last two elections!
October 21st, 2008 at 5:15 pmThe radicals have hijacked the Republican Party, and now they’re trying to hijack the very definition of American. And even though he apologized, it’s too late – the idea has been planted – as is ALWAYS the motive whenever one of these ‘wingers makes one of their unAmerican statements before offering up their meaningless apologies. It’s like the ol’ lawyer tactic where they make a statement, knowing full well that the opponent is going to yell “objection!” The lawyer quickly states “withdrawn” before the judge can rebuke him. The lawyer is fully aware that the idea is now planted in the jury…. which was the point all along.
October 21st, 2008 at 9:32 pmIt’s time to stop the hateful rhetoric. Donate to his opponent.
October 22nd, 2008 at 3:33 amhttp://www.actblue.com/page/www.stopthehate.com
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Dear Representative Robin Hayes(R),
I work hard for my money, real hard for my money…
… And you still can’t treat me right.
I pray hard for that money, real hard for that money…
… And you still won’t treat me right.
Yet, you’ve screwed me well for some money, to hell for your money…
… I pray your god will treat you right!
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October 22nd, 2008 at 4:16 amAllenAllen,
I don’t care that he “apologized”…
… He spoke it because he misspoke it?
Deep apologies would include a deep understanding as to why it was wrong…
… IN THE FIRST PLACE!
Apology or not, he is supposed to be above the Frey or, in this case, the fringe. Instead he “CHOSE” to lower himself to the lowest common denominator among the crowd; The “base” instinct of FEAR and HATE. There is no way he can parse it any other way. He can, though, denounce himself…
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October 22nd, 2008 at 4:24 amI didn’t think it could ever get more embarassing than Jesse Helms!!!!
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