Brownback to pitch proposal apologizing for slavery

The Boston Globe ^ | October 16, 2007 | Jenn Abelson

[Lucius Cornelius Sulla]

Senator Sam Brownback, a Republican trying to inject new life into his beleaguered presidential campaign, plans to offer a resolution this week for Congress to apologize for slavery and segregation.

Brownback, of Kansas, told The Boston Globe's editorial board yesterday he will join an unnamed Democrat in sponsoring the proposal. He said he expects a tough fight on the resolution, even though it will not include any call for reparations.

"They were federal policies," he said. "They were wrong. The only way for us to move forward . . . is at the end of day acknowledging those, taking ownership for it, and asking for forgiveness."

[Lucius Cornelius Sulla]

He also praises Teddy Kennedy for his leadership on immigration reform. What is it with this guy?

[stboz]

Doofus.

[Republican Wildcat]

He also praises Teddy Kennedy for his leadership on immigration reform.

Well - that's certainly the way to re-energize his campaign in a Republican primary...

[scott7278]

The only way for us to move forward...

This is 2007, isn't it?

[BallyBill]

Why did Brownback owns slaves to begin with? He should apologize. I, on the other hand never owned a slave (couldn't afford the upkeep) and have nothing to apologize for.

Jerk!

[BnBlFlag]

Yeah, this will really do it! What an idiot! He should take his sorry dumb ass back to Kansas ASAP!!!!!!!!

[PAR35]

Maybe he wants to be Hillary’s running mate.

[DTogo]

D.O.A.

Is it just me, or does Brownback sound like AlGore's brother the way he speaks?

[traditional1]

[rogue yam]

What is it with this guy?

He has no principles, only feelings.

[teenyelliott]

He can eat my shorts. Moron.

[Shortstop7]

lol!

Brownback is a fool.

[Libloather]

Brownback to pitch proposal apologizing for slavery

FINALLY! Will this be the end of it - for good?

[Theodore R.]

I remember when he was elected and how conservatives had such hopes he would be an improvement over that “old compromiser” R.J. Dole. Not the case at all: Bring Bob Back!!! (Never mind at 84, he is too busy earning money)

[sageb1]

He’s desperate.

[bill1952]

>. He said he expects a tough fight on the resolution, even though it will not include any call for reparations.

As if that would not be the next endless call.

And why not an apology to the mexicans? Huh?
What is he a racist?
What about those Indians?

WTH has happened to the GOP mentality that they believe that a race to the bottom with the dems is the only way forward??

Were I a dem I would be as happy as a clam, for I would sense a possible end forever to the GOP as a major political force.

[Ol' Sparky]

I would suspect Brownback is looking for a way to make his Presidential campaign relevant. Somehow, I don’t think going liberal is going to help.

[lapsus calami]

 

You read my mind, bigtime.

 

Down through the annals of human history there's been plenty of slavery to go around for everybody, no matter the ethnic background. It's tiresome that there's a select group of some characters constantly marching around as if they're the only ones ever to experience slavery.

 

 

[ken21]

why bother?

[big'ol_freeper]

Brownback has truly been a major disappointment.

[Bobbisox]

RINO...RINO...RINO! Someone please tell him he is embarrassing our Party!

[outofstyle]

618,000 dead Americans did not do the trick? We still need to apologize?

The U.S. paid for the sin of slavery with blood. An apology would only demean that sacrifice.

[JustaDumbBlonde]

"FINALLY! Will this be the end of it - for good?"

I fear that an official federal apology will only fuel the fire for reparations. I can hear the 'civil rights leaders' now. "They apologized ... but apologies are empty. What we really need is M-O-N-E-Y".

[imahawk]

I didnt have any slaves.Did brownback? What a suck-up.

[small voice in the wilderness]

No really, WTF is WRONG with Republicans??? I used to think the reason they kept stepping in the giant pile of crap was because they never looked down. I’m beginning to think they go around LOOKING for crap to step in. Out of the blue, here comes another one, wandering aimlessly straight for the pile.

[traditional1]

Let me guess: they're gonna pay for it by MORE taxes on tobacco, and a new tax on underwear (the logic being that "slaves" worked on tobacco and cotton farms?).

[rbg81]

I think being a Senator should actually disqualify someone for running for President.

[traditional1]

With this move, it’s obvious to me Brownback will announce his abandonment of his “Presidential Campaign” within a few days....

[dennisw]

He also praises Teddy Kennedy for his leadership on immigration reform. What is it with this guy?

You really want to know?
Brownback is a freakin' religious true believer of the week mental case who loves "open borders" and has sponsored numerous refugee programs that bring in African and Muslim tribalists to settle here
He has changed his religious affiliation 3 times
But even though he is nuts he has the drive energy and ambition to get into the US Senate and rule over your sorry a$$ and mine too

Is that explanation good enough for you?

[Calpernia]

Is this a joke?

[longtermmemmory]

him and ronpaul nned to be off the debates

[Biblebelter]

NOTHING intelligent comes out of the mouth of anyone who presently holds the claim to the title of Senator.

[Lancey Howard]

Senator Sam Brownback, a Republican trying to inject new life into his beleaguered presidential campaign, plans to offer a resolution this week for Congress to apologize for slavery and segregation.

"Inject new life"??
This ought to kill it once and for all. What an idiot.

[LibFreeOrDie]

Sounds like he wants to be Obama’s VP...

[Spiff]

Brownback is an idiot.

[small voice in the wilderness]

I don’t think it is a joke, unfortunately. Republicans need an INTERVENTION Convention, immediately. They all need to be locked in a giant room, with their supporters. They need to be sat down, and reasoned with until they come their senses. Some may need exorcism. Some may need Depends. But they ALL need intervention.

[chaos_5]

At this rate he may even announce his intentions to run for governor of Kalifornia.

[rdl6989]

Put a fork in him, he’s done.

[omega4179]

Ridiculous. The USA did not own slaves, slave owners did.

[Mad_Tom_Rackham]

What is it with this guy?

He's a shameless, pandering, politician and also-ran POTUS candidate and overall jackass. He's already yesterday's news, he just doesn't know it yet. Turn out the lights, his party's over. Perhaps Brownback and Paul can start a "we coulda been contenders" thumbsucking club.

[mimaw]

Not in my name Sam. My relatives were still in Ireland when slavery occurred and when they came here were probably not treated to much better.

[umgud]

Brownback, of Kansas, told The Boston Globe's editorial board yesterday he will join an unnamed Democrat in sponsoring the proposal.

Joe Biden?

[SamAdams76]

Well, I was looking into my family’s sordid white-trash history and back in 1847, my great-great-grandfather was walking down the street when he suddenly started whaling on this one fat, slobby-looking guy for no apparent reason at all. So I’d like to apologize for that and make reparations to that guy’s family. Even if the only living relative today happens to be Michael Moore.

[wardaddy]

Senator Sam Brownback, a Republican trying to inject new life into his beleaguered presidential campaign, plans to offer a resolution this week for Congress to apologize for slavery and segregation

Kiss my butt....when is someone going to apologize to me....I got a list of bitches too

[mcshot]

In addition to “barf” alerts we need “weenie” alerts. But not to take away from or detract from the meteorological use of this fine term.

Good grief allot of scum has floated up or sunk into politics.

[omega4179]

Fred does not advocate this.

[Mad_Tom_Rackham]

I would suspect Brownback is looking for a way to make his Presidential campaign relevant. Somehow, I don’t think going liberal is going to help.

It does help if you are running for Governor of California.

[willgolfforfood]

Mistake. I think this is REALLY going to hurt him in the polls.

Oh... wait just a min........

[lapsus calami]

 

 

Yeh, that sounds like a plan, don't it.

 

 

[abercrombie_guy_38]

We’ve apologized enough, thank you.