McCain Criticized for Slur

McCain Criticized for Slur

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Is it really appropriate for a Presidential candidate to be using racial slurs this day in age?

I don't see him getting any vote from people of Asian-American descent.

I'm surprised he would say such a thing and expect people not to call him on it. What a dumbass.

A racist American President, who could imagine?

One President freed black slaves, and another uses racial slurs in public. Where has the direction of this country headed?



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[edit on 1/31/2008 by biggie smalls]

I can understand why Mr. McCain could have a fervent dislike of a group of people that tortured him. I'm sure I would feel the same way.

And don't forget he once said that President Bush was "all hat and no cattle"

"bomb bomb bomb, bomb bomb Iran"

He's funny!!!

reply to post by biggie smalls

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Guess I don't understand your position here. McCain has a right to feel this way after his experiences, can you honestly say you wouldn't either?

Less criticism, more understanding.

I think his feelings are somewhat valid, but is this the sort of person we want as President?

Do we want a person who hates a ethnic/national group as a whole based on an experience with a few bad apples?

I don't think the alternatives are much better (Clinton, Obama). However, at least they are a little better at hiding their hatred for life

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You know its bad when Ann Coulter doesn't like you .



I really don't like the woman, but she has a good point about the lying...

I wonder if she knows more than she is letting on?

reply to post by SteveR

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I think you can hate someone or even a group of people for actions they took that caused you harm without disrespecting an entire race of people.

I personally believe that the use of racial slurs is similar to the use of vulgar language in that is is indicative of either a lack of self control or a rudimentary knowledge of the English language.

Semper

Maybe its because I am the son of a Vietnam vet but I have no problems with McCain comments . Mind you I must also say that I am not fond of the source of the criticism as I oppose affirmative action .

Well that is my 10 cents.

Cheers xpert11.

I think this puts the whole matter in context.

It's refreshing to have a candidate who refuses to buckle at the first peep of the PC language police.

I think I'm liking McCain more and more everyday.

Who thinks that Asians don't have words they use for whites.

You only have to go as far as Hawaii where whites are openly called hoales.


[edit on 2008/2/1 by GradyPhilpott]