So sayeth yet another Democrat whom — I’m sure — the liberals will instantly disassociate from by saying they simply don’t represent the rest of the Democratic Party…
A Carson spokesman stood by the comments in a statement Tuesday.
“The Tea Party is protecting its millionaire and oil company friends while gutting critical services that they know protect the livelihood of African-Americans, as well as Latinos and other disadvantaged minorities,” Carson spokesman Jason Tomcsi said.
Tomcsi said the Tea Party’s opposition to public programs that provided school lunches, jobs programs, and housing assistance left minority communities unable to grow.
“A child without basic nutrition, secure housing, and quality education has no real chance at a meaningful and productive life,” Tomesi said. “So, yes, the congressman used strong language because the Tea Party agenda jeopardizes our most vulnerable and leaves them without the ability to improve their economic standing.”
Of course, I sure am glad the Tea Party in Virginia has done everything in their power to disassociate themselves from people who think such tactics — like mailing nooses to elected officials they disagree with, for instance — are a good idea.
Because those values aren’t my values. Period.
Otherwise… they could give nonsense like this some credibility.
Of course, this is where we get into further discussion about whether images of nooses and lynching is even remotely appropriate in a discussion where genuine disagreement exists over policy… but I digress (somewhat).
