RACIST REMARKS BY CHRIS MATTHEWS

[InspiredPath1]

I heard the whole thing. What did Matthews say that you found offensive?

[The Wizard]

the racist liberal papers and tv networks will never mention it, but if it had been Brit Hume, they would have burned him in the town square......

[My2Cents]

I didn't hear it, and even if I did (based upon what was quoted), I wouldn't have found it offensive, because however he meant it, his meaning was subtle. But it did remind me of the Cosell comment -- calling a black person a "monkey," which isn't as bad as the "n-word", but is racist nevertheless, apparently. All I'm saying is that Matthews comment -- a message in chimpanzee directed to Colin Powell -- smacks of calling Powell a "monkey." I'm not offended by it. But then, I'm not black either.

[My2Cents]

That's probably what he meant. I'm willing to give Matthews the benefit of the doubt. It's just unfortunate for him that Powell is a black man.

[IJCR2]

Excuse me! The guy is a JERK! We were 25 miles South of Baghdad in 1991 before this icon of affirmitive action capitulated.

The State Dept is a holy mess, Head of stations are not working with CIA residents because the CIA do not trust them.

Policy is a clusterf**k, insignificant second and third chairs are apologizing in country for US behavior. Wild, dewy eyed state employees are pleading for the UN to step in.

There are no plans to change and improve the state dept.No future vision, no drive to change international relationships, no speaking with authority,and no use of our current political clout.

The man is inept and a bungler, however, I watched a movie over the weekend where the townspeople were going to lynch
a white guy for a murder, when the lone African American
stepped forward and confessed. Silence ensued. Go figure.

[mr.pink]

Excuse me! The guy is a JERK!

LOL....the President seems very confident in his methods and means. I think Powell does a very good job as well.

And while we're on the subject of "Excuse me!" and who is a "JERK"... It's Newtie-boy who should be saying "excuse me" and shopping at the "JERKstore". ;o) His broadside against Powell was sleazey, shrill, and something GWB seems to make note of...and will remember.

[InspiredPath1]

Had Matthews done as you suggest (smacks of calling Powell a "monkey.") I would have been offended. I don't think he did (and I'm no Matthews apologist). Enough.

[Chirodoc]

Good point. And I guess as long as ratings dont suffer.