I once dressed up in a full Nazi SS uniform. I was in a movie. BUT, I fully expect that some asshole will take it out of context to claim that it proves I’m a fascist and/or anti"semitic"….
I’m not so sure people should be forever condemned for stupid behavior (not rape-that’s brutal and criminal) while still quite young. I am sure that many more Republicans than Democrats are overtly racist now. Why do they have to be so in your face about it? Why must they go for the lowest common denominator?
I have a real hard time with this. I was raised in an extremely racist atmosphere where the N-word ,the S-word, the K-word, the Q-word where common in everyday conversation and some of that (in my youth) slipped into my conversations in the past. The Me of today is not that same person. I never believed that crap, but I did say the words.
Or here’s a thought – maybe you could be like the Republicans and stand up for your own side instead of always racing to be the first to condemn a fellow party member for even minor transgressions?
I wasn’t part of the crowd calling for Northam’s head (although I loved that he would be replaced by a black progressive), but having all three Democrats embroiled in scandal definitely gave me pause. I just want people digging into Kirk Cox’s past.
For me, the best resolution would be for Northam to step down (even though I don’t share the outrage of the Democrats), seat Fairfax as governor, have him appoint a new Lt. Governor (I understand Perriello is available), and then for Fairfax to step down.
Nobody has accused either Northam or Herring, two of the most liberal constitutional officers in Virginia’s long, LONG history, and who have brought us Medicaid expansion, restoration of felon voting rights, and an end to Republican racial gerrymandering of being actual racists. And the allegations against Fairfax are full of holes, utterly unverifiable, and well-coordinated by the “victims,” one of whom his ties to Sean Hannity and the other to Roger Stone, and both of whom are what I call “Fetus People.”
And the guy who would become governor should all three resign or be removed is Loudoun County’s Kirk Cox, a stone cold racist and anti-abortion crusader.
I really wish the press would let up on this before this disinformation-based Virginia Republican coup d’etat succeeds.
In the 50s I dressed up as an Indian so the kids playing cowboys could have so one to chase. So I guess I can’t run for Public Office today. PS I’m Irish/Portuguese.
These three have succeeded, against the heavy resistance of Virginia’s Republican legislature, in restoring ex-felons’ voting rights, enacting Medicaid expansion, and defeating Republican racist gerrymandering in favor of districts drawn by an independent commission.
So, if you are going to accuse Northam and Herring of being racists, maybe you should look at their record rather than their choices of Halloween costumes over 35 years ago, don’tcha think?
Daeder over 5 years ago
It would be a good time for Democrats to remember that the president has now made everything but party affiliation irrelevant.
KenseidenXL over 5 years ago
I once dressed up in a full Nazi SS uniform. I was in a movie. BUT, I fully expect that some asshole will take it out of context to claim that it proves I’m a fascist and/or anti"semitic"….
tbarry718 over 5 years ago
Articles of impeachment are being introduced against Fairfax. How is that considered “shutting up”?
https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/10/politics/virginia-delegate-impeachment-fairfax/index.html
mattro65 over 5 years ago
I’m not so sure people should be forever condemned for stupid behavior (not rape-that’s brutal and criminal) while still quite young. I am sure that many more Republicans than Democrats are overtly racist now. Why do they have to be so in your face about it? Why must they go for the lowest common denominator?
DaBoogadie over 5 years ago
I have a real hard time with this. I was raised in an extremely racist atmosphere where the N-word ,the S-word, the K-word, the Q-word where common in everyday conversation and some of that (in my youth) slipped into my conversations in the past. The Me of today is not that same person. I never believed that crap, but I did say the words.
mommadillo over 5 years ago
Or here’s a thought – maybe you could be like the Republicans and stand up for your own side instead of always racing to be the first to condemn a fellow party member for even minor transgressions?
Cerabooge over 5 years ago
I wasn’t part of the crowd calling for Northam’s head (although I loved that he would be replaced by a black progressive), but having all three Democrats embroiled in scandal definitely gave me pause. I just want people digging into Kirk Cox’s past.
For me, the best resolution would be for Northam to step down (even though I don’t share the outrage of the Democrats), seat Fairfax as governor, have him appoint a new Lt. Governor (I understand Perriello is available), and then for Fairfax to step down.
nednewbie over 5 years ago
Project Veritas, anybody?
Flatworm over 5 years ago
Nobody has accused either Northam or Herring, two of the most liberal constitutional officers in Virginia’s long, LONG history, and who have brought us Medicaid expansion, restoration of felon voting rights, and an end to Republican racial gerrymandering of being actual racists. And the allegations against Fairfax are full of holes, utterly unverifiable, and well-coordinated by the “victims,” one of whom his ties to Sean Hannity and the other to Roger Stone, and both of whom are what I call “Fetus People.”
And the guy who would become governor should all three resign or be removed is Loudoun County’s Kirk Cox, a stone cold racist and anti-abortion crusader.
I really wish the press would let up on this before this disinformation-based Virginia Republican coup d’etat succeeds.
DeepState over 5 years ago
Steve King? How about good ol’boy Mitch and his confederate flag?
79nysv over 5 years ago
In the 50s I dressed up as an Indian so the kids playing cowboys could have so one to chase. So I guess I can’t run for Public Office today. PS I’m Irish/Portuguese.
Cerabooge over 5 years ago
A side note: why hasn’t VMI been shut down?
Spock over 5 years ago
I must admit, Ted Rall has a point here.
Flatworm over 5 years ago
These three have succeeded, against the heavy resistance of Virginia’s Republican legislature, in restoring ex-felons’ voting rights, enacting Medicaid expansion, and defeating Republican racist gerrymandering in favor of districts drawn by an independent commission.
So, if you are going to accuse Northam and Herring of being racists, maybe you should look at their record rather than their choices of Halloween costumes over 35 years ago, don’tcha think?