Jack Murtha Flip-Flops Again: Pennsylvanians Aren't Racists, They're Rednecks
First Rep. Jack Murtha said his constituents in Western Pennsylvania were racists. Then Rep. Jack Murtha said he was sorry for calling his constituents racists, while simultaneously implying that, you know, they're racists.
Now Rep. Jack Murtha would like to clarify all of the above: people in Western Pennsylvania aren't racists. They're just rednecks.
There's a difference!
"What I said, that indicted everybody, that's not what I meant at all. What I mean is there's still folks that have a problem voting for someone because they are black," Murtha said.
Murtha said the history of southwestern Pennsylvania is rife with racism.
"This whole area, years ago, was really redneck," Murtha told Channel 4 Action News.
Murtha believes there is one segment of the population which is holding on to its racist beliefs and he said it's difficult for them to change. Murtha said it may be even more difficult for them to vote for Sen. Barack Obama for president.
That one segment of the population, of course, is the redneck segment. Not the racist segment. Got it?
So if you're sitting in Western Pennsylvania right now, wondering whether you're a racist or a redneck, here's a handy self-test program.
And if you're wondering whether you're a politician who should stop insulting your constituents, try this simple test: Check your driver's license for the name "John Patrick Murtha."
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conrad he said he agreed but you could tell by his following statement he simply mispoke, then mispoke again, then stuttered and mispoke again. then he finally spit it out. point is he doesn't agree but i'd bet he's wrong. their are racists everywhere. i know where i live there are way too many.
I used to live in Murtha's district. Just to let everyone know, there is a 0.00% chance that Murtha won't get reelected. He is incredibly popular.
So, while I am moderately worried about the mental state of ANY politician who repeatedly makes these kind of gaffes, Murtha's seat is completely safe.
Punishable by political death (natural consequences).
You'd figure an old-school politician like Murtha would know telling the truth is a considered a sin. It's in the unabridged Ten Commandments.
Why does everyone get so outraged by the truth? Why do we have to pretend
old-school racism doesn't exist? It's like saying the confederate flag isn't flying
on top of SC's capital.
Racist for Obama.
'Cause the white guy is just embarrassing.
The new word for "racist" is "the most pro-America, God loving, patriotic" people. FYI.
Today, McCain AGREED with Murtha that Western Pennsylvania is full of Redneck Racists!
Racists are a crucial Swing Voter Demographic this year! Check out the video here: http://swingvoters.wordpress.com
The Democrat's version of Michelle Bachmann. They must use the same campaign advisors.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axf81ck_O-E&feature=related