The Republican Party and the conservative movement did not want to be involved in the events commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington yesterday, and, they had the gall to lie and complain that they were not invited!
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor preferred to be in North Dakota, talking to oil lobbyists; and Speaker John Boehner had excuses that he was too busy! That is pure bull, as anyone can rearrange his schedule if one wishes to attend an event! George W. Bush could have shown up, even if not speaking since he had recent stent surgery on his heart. All he would have had to do is wave to the crowd and pose with Presidents Obama, Carter and Clinton. Republicans did not want to be associated with this event, clear and simple, and this includes Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell!
The only African American Senator, conservative Tim Scott of South Carolina, was also invited, but turned down the offer, and yet, conservative talk show hosts complained that he had not been invited!
Are the GOP leaders and conservatives ever capable of telling the truth—that they do not give a damn about minorities, African American, Latino, Asian American—and still, somehow, think the long term future of their party is to get an all white backing as the percentage of white population continues to decline?
That strategy is a failing one, and one wonders when the GOP will finally come to grips with reality!
I love when I wake up in the morning and Bill O has to eat crow!
Have sent this and news about Bill’s “apology ” to some FB readers who are now keeping very quiet after claiming the Democrats didn’t invite republicans.
Typical extreme right wing propaganda which its sole purpose is to whip up the ragging hate of the nut jobs.
Even with the truth coming out the next morning, there are those who will quote the original statement as it reflects the world as they want it to be. Facts be damned.