SC GOP activist jokes ape is First Lady's ancestor


	SC GOP activist jokes ape is First Lady's ancestor

masbury

6-14-2009 4:50 PM

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gop, racism, south carolina

masbury says:

I'm sorry, South Carolina, that you must endure this disgusting crap. I know you aren't all like this.

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6-14-2009 6:30 PM

ColoradoRight

yes, lots of outrage - from the people who compared President Bush to a chimp every day for 8 years. Your courage in pointing out the mote in this person's eye without noticing the beam in your own is outstanding.

6-15-2009 6:58 AM

ratilfar

0-1000 CR. Perfect miss record.

6-15-2009 6:51 PM

masbury

I have never used that term, nor any such term, toward President Bush.

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