As if Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell’s proclamation to name April CONFEDERATE HISTORY MONTH wasn’t enough, now former RNC Chairman and current Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour has found himself smack in the middle of the controversy.
Appearing on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Barbour considers the disagreement regarding the proclamation unnecessary, calling it “just a nit,” and saying “It’s trying to make a big deal out of something that doesn’t matter for diddly.” Hmmm… Well, the Democratic National Committee has called on Republicans to condemn Barbour’s remarks, with DNC Press Secretary Hari Sevugan saying that failing to do so would “send a strong message to all Americans that Republicans endorse Governor Barbour’s sentiments and are content not only to be left behind in another century, but that they deserve to be a small regional party in the permanent minority.” WATCH:
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Some folks might think Barbour's comments and McDonnells's recent omission of "Slavery" from the Confederate History month "celebration" were politically "savvy" moves to appeal to their "base." I think THAT'S giving them way too much credit! Those poor fools and OTHERS of that ilk can NOT help themselves. In a real sense, they, and their "base" are TRAPPED in a pitiful world of their OWN making where borderline intelligence, proud IGNORANCE, absurd arrogance, sheer STUPIDITY and degrees of Hatred rule the day_ _EVERY.DAY. Many of their antics are indeed too breathtakingly Offensive to give them a “pass.” But, IMO, those people are also to be pitied_smh.