What Representative Steve King actually said before the New York Times "edited" his comments.
“In a 56 minute interview, we discussed the changing use of language in political discourse,” King explained. “We discussed the worn out label ‘racist’ and my observation that other slanderous labels have been increasingly assigned to Conservatives by the Left, who injected into our current political dialog such terms as ‘Nazi, Fascist, White Nationalist, White Supremacist…’
“…Western Civilization, how did THAT language become offensive?” King asked the Times. “Why did I sit in classes teaching me about the merits of our history and our civilization?”
“Clearly, I was only referencing Western Civilization classes,” King continued. “No one ever sat in a class listening to the merits of white nationalism and white supremacy. When I used the word ‘THAT’ it was in reference ONLY to Western Civilization and NOT to any previously stated evil ideology ALL of which I have denounced.”
This is a clear and believable explanation that absolves King of any thought crimes for which Republicans might reasonably censure him. The explanation makes sense; frankly, much more sense than the other reading, which requires you to believe that King is not only a racist but also suffers from early-onset dementia
Smedley_buzkill wrote:
“In a 56 minute interview, we discussed the changing use of language in political discourse,” King explained. “We discussed the worn out label ‘racist’ and my observation that other slanderous labels have been increasingly assigned to Conservatives by the Left, who injected into our current political dialog such terms as ‘Nazi, Fascist, White Nationalist, White Supremacist…’
“…Western Civilization, how did THAT language become offensive?” King asked the Times. “Why did I sit in classes teaching me about the merits of our history and our civilization?”
“Clearly, I was only referencing Western Civilization classes,” King continued. “No one ever sat in a class listening to the merits of white nationalism and white supremacy. When I used the word ‘THAT’ it was in reference ONLY to Western Civilization and NOT to any previously stated evil ideology ALL of which I have denounced.”
This is a clear and believable explanation that absolves King of any thought crimes for which Republicans might reasonably censure him. The explanation makes sense; frankly, much more sense than the other reading, which requires you to believe that King is not only a racist but also suffers from early-onset dementia
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Thank you for clarifying that. It makes a lot more sense that way. Steven King must be an honerable man for the progressives to hate him that much.
Smedley_buzkill wrote:
“In a 56 minute interview, we discussed the changing use of language in political discourse,” King explain%ed. “We discussed the worn out label ‘racist’ and my observation that other slanderous labels have been increasingly assigned to Conservatives by the Left, who injected into our current political dialog such terms as ‘Nazi, Fascist, White Nationalist, White Supremacist…’
“…Western Civilization, how did THAT language become offensive?” King asked the Times. “Why did I sit in classes teaching me about the merits of our history and our civilization?”
“Clearly, I was only referencing Western Civilization classes,” King continued. “No one ever sat in a class listening to the merits of white nationalism and white supremacy. When I used the word ‘THAT’ it was in reference ONLY to Western Civilization and NOT to any previously stated evil ideology ALL of which I have denounced.”
This is a clear and believable explanation that absolves King of any thought crimes for which Republicans might reasonably censure him. The explanation makes sense; frankly, much more sense than the other reading, which requires you to believe that King is not only a racist but also suffers from early-onset dementia
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King has made both racist and dog whistle comments that make his colleagues cringe for years, he said exactly what he meant and is now paying the price.
Kevyn wrote:
King has made both racist and dog whistle comments that make his colleagues cringe for years, he said exactly what he meant and is now paying the price.
Once more, I offer proof and you offer accusations with no proof. I don't know why I am surprised.
Smedley_buzkill wrote:
Once more, I offer proof and you offer accusations with no proof. I don't know why I am surprised.
Proof? All this is is a cornered man trying to excuse what he said rather than having the stones to stand by his words or retract them and offer a sincere apology.
Kevyn wrote:
Proof? All this is is a cornered man trying to excuse what he said rather than having the stones to stand by his words or retract them and offer a sincere apology.
All this is your opinion. You believe the New York Times version because it fits your bigoted view of reality.
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