Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Race baiting--Alcee Hastings edition



CNN:

Rep. Alcee Hastings told an audience of Jewish Democrats Wednesday that they should be wary of Republican VP nominee Sarah Palin because “anybody toting guns and stripping moose don’t care too much about what they do with Jews and blacks.”

“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,” Rep. Alcee Hastings of Florida said at a panel about the shared agenda of Jewish and African-American Democrats Wednesday. Hastings, who is African-American, was explaining what he intended to tell his Jewish constituents about the presidential race. “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 added as the room erupted in laughter and applause.

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What does moose hunting have to do with attitudes about race and faith? You got me. I haven't a clue and neither does Hastings. But to suggest that someones recreation makes them a racist or someone who does not care about Jews or blacks is absurd. Is he also including all NRA members in his rant because they "tote guns"?

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