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Posted by Eugene on Dec-21-2002 21:49:

The Trent Lott Controversy

What did you think about the whole Trent Lott saga?

Posted by Nadi on Dec-21-2002 22:32:

Re: The Trent Lott Controversy

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Originally posted by Eugene
What did you think about the whole Trent Lott saga?

I believe he resigned yeasterday so its over, but I think it was really stupid. I mean he wasn't neccesarily implying that our country would be better with segregation(though he probably was), besides many of the people who wanted him to resign wanted his spot, and didnt even care about the remark. Besides our country supposedly prides itself on free speech, if our congressmen can't have it, then were all in trouble.

Posted by Arbiter on Dec-22-2002 05:32:

The members of the U.S. federal government have nothing better to do with their time than bicker like little children, apparently.

Posted by PeacefulWarrior on Dec-23-2002 01:49:

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Besides our country supposedly prides itself on free speech, if our congressmen can't have it, then were all in trouble.

Free speech is not really at issue here. The fact remains that Trent Lott, one of the leaders of the Republican party, made a comment that portrays him as a racist. The Republicans are already on shaky ground with minority voters, especially blacks. So, inorder to avoid any further lapse with minority voters, the Republican party must distance themselveses from Trent Lott as far as possible.

Posted by Yoepus on Dec-23-2002 05:57:

he resigned?

good move for republicans, bad for democrates.

the asses could of used him their for all their racial issues he caved into after the speach. to bad they slaughtered him out of the position. now they missed a great chance.

Posted by PhaseFour on Dec-27-2002 04:06:

im glad that lott resigned because:

a) this whole strom thing

b) he still doesnt wanna lift sanctions against cuba. ive been pissed at him for this for years now

i dunno, it probably is a good move for the republicans though. but whatvever, strom and lott, two of my least favorite politicans, are out making phase happy muaha

Posted by Kimmi on Dec-29-2002 18:09:

Personally, I believe it truly shows how the Senate is like a club. Lott didn't resign on his own accord, either, he was pressured to by Bush and his administration. THis, though, makes sense, since many Americans aren't sure what to think of Bush at the moment.

It was blown out of proportion just like everything else on US news. Publicity stunts.