If a conservative had said it- they would demand his head

[Not Afraid]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

Actually, I agree with you 100%. The difference is that should a Republican have said it, which is the subject of the OP, the dems would be calling for his head because of the implication in what he said.

A Republican wouldn't have said it. You can't compare apples and oranges of these two parties. Certain parties have certain "reputations" that make for great fodder for jokes. What would be funny said about a republican would fall flat being said about a Dem and vice-versa,

[scaeagles]

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

A Republican wouldn't have said it. You can't compare apples and oranges of these two parties. Certain parties have certain "reputations" that make for great fodder for jokes. What would be funny said about a republican would fall flat being said about a Dem and vice-versa,

You see, that's the problem. When Dean says it, it's a joke because he's a dem. If a rep says something similar, it's not a joke because, well, he's a rep.

And the funny thing is I can't see any minority in the dem party ever promoted up the chain of command or appointed to a prominent cabinet position.

Either it is racially insensitive or it is not. I do not think it is, like I said. But if a republican had said it, you can bet it would be portrayed as such.