Davis Apologizes For Calling Obama "Boy"
The blogosphere is abuzz today over comments made this weekend by Kentucky Rep. Geoff Davis. As the Lexington Herald-Leader’s blog Pol Watchers pointed out yesterday, Davis "compared Obama and his message for change similar to a 'snake oil salesman.'"
The Republican also used the word "boy" in reference to the Democratic frontrunner.
"I'm going to tell you something: That boy's finger does not need to be on the button," he said. "He could not make a decision in that simulation that related to a nuclear threat to this country."
Davis said he had come to the conclusion after attending a "highly classified, national security simulation" with Obama, whom he considers “unqualified to be president.”
The Obama campaign offered this response, from campaign spokesman Bill Burton:
“It's hard to tell what is more outrageous - Representative Davis' condescending and personal attack, or his absurd and offensive claim that Barack Obama is not prepared to defend America," Burton said. "Geoff Davis may hide behind offensive tough talk, but he has marched in lock-step with Bush-McCain policies that have devastated our national security while Barack Obama has stood up against a misguided war in Iraq and worked with respected Republicans like Dick Lugar and Chuck Hagel to secure loose weapons and nuclear materials from terrorists."
Davis has sent a letter to Obama apologizing for his word choice. As The Hill notes, Davis wrote that “my poor choice of words is regrettable and was in no way meant to impugn you or your integrity. I offer my sincere apology to you and ask for your forgiveness.”
"My comment has detracted from the dialogue that we should all be having on legitimate policy differences and in no way reflects the personal and professional respect I have for you," he added.
The Republican also used the word "boy" in reference to the Democratic frontrunner.
"I'm going to tell you something: That boy's finger does not need to be on the button," he said. "He could not make a decision in that simulation that related to a nuclear threat to this country."
Davis said he had come to the conclusion after attending a "highly classified, national security simulation" with Obama, whom he considers “unqualified to be president.”
The Obama campaign offered this response, from campaign spokesman Bill Burton:
“It's hard to tell what is more outrageous - Representative Davis' condescending and personal attack, or his absurd and offensive claim that Barack Obama is not prepared to defend America," Burton said. "Geoff Davis may hide behind offensive tough talk, but he has marched in lock-step with Bush-McCain policies that have devastated our national security while Barack Obama has stood up against a misguided war in Iraq and worked with respected Republicans like Dick Lugar and Chuck Hagel to secure loose weapons and nuclear materials from terrorists."
Davis has sent a letter to Obama apologizing for his word choice. As The Hill notes, Davis wrote that “my poor choice of words is regrettable and was in no way meant to impugn you or your integrity. I offer my sincere apology to you and ask for your forgiveness.”
"My comment has detracted from the dialogue that we should all be having on legitimate policy differences and in no way reflects the personal and professional respect I have for you," he added.
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This turkey, "Geoff" Davis has probably about half of Barack Obama''s IQ. Is there anyone that would seriously be swayed by "Geoff''s" assessment. LOL
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He should could Obama a nappy headed ho! That would been more funny and got more laughs.
You see, you see, Rev. Wright was Right!
He should of called Obama a nappy headed ho! That would been more funny and got more laughs.
You see, you see, Rev. Wright was Right!
Founding planted White supremacy
in the DNA of america so he be
around for a while
Hillary ''08, less complicated and more qualified!
If he really thought that he was a "boy", he probably would have tried to have sexxx with him, in true republican fashion.
Posted by TawpDawg11 at 07:14 PM : Apr 14, 2008
For some reason, hell isn''t censored.
FYI
With that said, anyone who is not aware of the legacy and history of the reference of "Boy" as it relates to the black male in this country is either really naive or simply has the intelligence of a gnat.
America''s unwillingness to acknowledge, confront, learn from, and correct the history of racial and religious intolerance will simply go unabated if people refuse to learn from this country''s past.
Most black folks in American have no problem with Rev. Wright''s comments. Some of us have far too many family members who remember the gross injustices imposed upon them in recent history. If you never acknowledge it, then you can never learn from and correct it.
Founding planted White supremacy
in the DNA of america so he be
around for a while
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Posted by popstom1 at 06:39 PM : Apr 14, 2008
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Excuse me but the Reverand lost his position as a result of his remarks. What did this cracker suffer? We all know he didn''t "Misspeak" and we all know what he''s trying to do... it''s called RACISM now and has been for a LONG LONG time! Sieg Heil Bush
It is like walking on eggshells around the Obama campaign as they are always playing the race card when, infact, they are the biggest racist''''s involved in the run for President.
Obama is a devider, not a uniter as he say''''s he is.
NO Obama.
Vote Hillary 2008
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Posted by mnmaid at 06:49 PM : Apr 14, 2008
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You have got to be kidding?? OK, I am going to use "girl" instead of "boy" and let''s pretend it was said about Hillary.
"I''m going to tell you something: That girls''s finger does not need to be on the button," he said. "She could not make a decision in that simulation that related to a nuclear threat to this country."
Now you REALLY think that Hillary''s campaign wouldn''t have raised a stink over that??? Please.
That''s exactly right "neoconism" & "kansas1946"!Tell it exactly like it is!
Geoff Davis knows that he really tried to throw that boy word out there to try and put an image across to the people,then play and pull it back with apology-what a lame little cliche'' hating move to pull.
It just shows how well Barack is really doing if little weasles have to keep sticking out their heads,spit and then take off!
All it does it make it better and better for Obama''s corner each time a cheap shot is thrown out.
What about rev wright, al sharpton, Jesse Jackson, Farakahn, etc. DOUBLE STANDARDS AND REVERSE RACISM
And we''ll see who the REAL snakes are.
They will continue to be exposed just as they have right here on this board!
Did''nt I say "cheap shots" well...there you go.
All your hating only helps the righteous.So Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
(* OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT 2008!)
Best of luck winning the Reagan Democrat vote.
LOL
And we''''ll see who the REAL snakes are.
They will continue to be exposed just as they have right here on this board!
Did''''nt I say "cheap shots" well...there you go.
All your hating only helps the righteous.So Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
(* OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT 2008!)
Sounts familiar. Too familiar. Bush also got elected on the basis of his pitch that he was a uniter not a divider and that God was on his side. Now look where this country is 8 years later
NOBAMA 08
How could Davis have intended anything other than to "impugn" Obama''s integrity when he said he was "unqualified to be president"? Furthermore, EVERYONE knows that when southern crackers refer a black man as "boy", they definitely intend to insult and impugn.
Geoff Davis is a racist repug scu.mbag.
Who do we want to have his/her "finger on the button", anyway? We''ve had a complete mo.ron there for the last 7 years. Does ANY sane person want Crazy-boy John Sidney (McShame) to take a whack at it?
[History lesson: McCain was tortured for 5 years. He WAS against torture, now he''s for it! He says he never cracked under the pressure. If so, what good is it? He must be crazy to want to torture people if it doesn''t work. If he did crack, then he''s a liar and a traitor! Or, did he "crack" in the usual sense, i.e., he''s in.sane!
Who wants to give the "button" to crazy little Sidney?
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