Points for style.

FYI: Gov. LePage has an adopted BLACK child.

SO, of course, the National Association for the Advancement of (D-Crat Socialist) Colored People will now call him a RACIST for not obeying their every command.

Now that is my kind of Governor. They are going to have a very hard
time calling him Racist, aren’t they.
Going to be ineresting to see how they attack.
Good for the Gov———————

He could’ve just said that he couldn’t make it.

This is a Republican governor , which was left out in this and the original story . Good to see some leaders , including Jerry Brown and Cuomo standing up and taking charge . Forget the interest groups , lobbyists and unions . They are state destroyers . We need 50 Christies .

Probably NOT wrong said:
Now that is my kind of Governor. They are going to have a very hard
time calling him Racist, aren’t they.
Going to be ineresting to see how they attack.
Good for the Gov———————

Oh, I’m quite sure he is.

You go, Governor!!!!

Another Tea Party MORON elected, this Country is in for a couple of weird years, Maybe this is a good thing the American people that chose not to vote in the last election will understand, maybe finally what happens if you do not vote…..You allow the Fox-Republicans to have more power than they deserve or can handle….

“But the governor was a bit more blunt–and klassy”

Klassy with a KKK!!! lolol

BFD said:
“But the governor was a bit more blunt–and klassy” Klassy with a KKK!!! lolol

lol

Well, he didn’t say “Kiss my white ass!”

BFD said:
“But the governor was a bit more blunt–and klassy”

Klassy with a KKK!!! lolol

Thanks for playing the race-card for the NAACP.

notsofast said:
Thanks for playing the race-card for the NAACP.

Not me, that quote was from the article.

BFD is good at that,

cjd ohio 1 said:
BFD is good at that,

C’mom guys, I was pointing out the misspelling of “classy” in the OP.
What was the point?
Did I miss a signal?
Wouldn’t be the first time.

Explain please. :)

BFD said:
C’mom guys, I was pointing out the misspelling of “classy” in the OP.
What was the point?
Did I miss a signal?
Wouldn’t be the first time.

Explain please. :)

BHO told you libs to tone down your rhetoric. You aren’t so you must be a racist ;)

notsofast said:
BHO told you libs to tone down your rhetoric. You aren’t so you must be a racist ;)

I don’t think you kan blame me for the way Kolby spelled klassy.

SWWT said:
He could’ve just said that he couldn’t make it.

You have to click on the WCSH-TV link to get the proper context of what led to his remarks – as you suggest , he did ‘just’ respond that he couldn’t make it. Then the NAACP publicly criticized him for declining and these further remarks are in response to that. In other words, he is responding to their attack.

BFD said:
I don’t think you kan blame me for the way Kolby spelled klassy.

Actually, the writer is Mark Joyella. Mark — what is the idea behind using a ‘k’ to spell classy? Don’t want to jump to any conclusions.

BFD said:
C’mom guys, I was pointing out the misspelling of “classy” in the OP.What was the point?Did I miss a signal?Wouldn’t be the first time. Explain please. :)

urban dictionary

fanofamerica said:
Actually, the writer is Mark Joyella. Mark — what is the idea behind using a ‘k’ to spell classy? Don’t want to jump to any conclusions.

Oh yeah, I was looking in the wrong thread. lol

Sorry Kolby!!

err…i mean Colby.

cjd ohio 1 said:
urban dictionary

Oh yeah….

“Indicating an attempt to show class that is instead received by others as tacky.”

Learn something every day. Thanks!

That was very klassy of you.

But really, anything in the urban dictionary that only has 65 “thumbs” is obscure to say the least. (refudiate has thousands)

I AM NOT OUT OF THE LOOP!!!!

*backs slowly out of thread*

BFD said:
Oh yeah…. “Indicating an attempt to show class that is instead received by others as tacky.” Learn something every day. Thanks! That was very klassy of you.

nice , glad you learned something race-baiter

I like the original comment better. LePage has balls. It is about time someone stood up to them.

This is going to make the one black in Maine very mad.

SarahP. said:
Oh, I’m quite sure he is.

who gives a rats ass what you think. Seriously.
I voted for Gov. LePage and Proud of it and him.

Clifford E.Elisary said:
Another Tea Party MORON elected, this Country is in for a couple of weird years, Maybe this is a good thing the American people that chose not to vote in the last election will understand, maybe finally what happens if you do not vote…..You allow the Fox-Republicans to have more power than they deserve or can handle….

how’s the minority status sitting with you? Sounds a bit lumpy. Rather be a fox republican than a messNBC democrab

Headline makes him sound racist, hard to do when someone has adopted a black child.

Mark Joyella… If you were a real journalist, your headline would have read: “Tell ‘em to kiss my butt. If they want to play the race card.” But ending on BUTT, is more sensational and inflammatory. Good going!

BFD said:
C’mom guys, I was pointing out the misspelling of “classy” in the OP.
What was the point?
Did I miss a signal?
Wouldn’t be the first time.

Explain please. :)

No, I think you got it exactly right, BFD. You stay klassy too, Markkk! Love, Maine’s First Family.

screwauger said:
who gives a rats ass what you think. Seriously.
I voted for Gov. LePage and Proud of it and him.

He is pretty much everything the left hates, isn’t he? Run him for President and they’ll be trying to prove he was born in Canada.

So telling the NAACP, an irrelevant, bullying, politically bent organization to piss off warrants a K [kk] in classy, regardless of the fact he adopted a black kid.

It’s a national holiday and he is the governor of the state. Seems to me that as the governor he ought to take part in a ceremony to mark the day.

There’s no need for him to say something that disrespectful. I’m not saying he’s a racist, I’m saying he’s a jerk, and as the governor, it’s not his job to be a jerk on MLK Day.

He seems pretty jovial in the clip but according to them stories at the stations site part of the issue is he’s declined a lot of invitations from them to meet. They also say his claim that the event at the state prison was for black prisoners only isn’t true, and an official in the corrections department said he doubted that kind of event would even be allowed.

It’s curious. I can see how some people might see this as race thing but in light of his adopted son I doubt that.

Maybe it’s his view of them as special interests.

fanofamerica said:
You have to click on the WCSH-TV link to get the proper context of what led to his remarks – as you suggest , he did ‘just’ respond that he couldn’t make it. Then the NAACP publicly criticized him for declining and these further remarks are in response to that. In other words, he is responding to their attack.

Still could’ve just said he couldn’t make it.

SWWT said:
Still could’ve just said he couldn’t make it.

Could have, but why not tell the race hustlers at the NAACP to pound sand? More shoud.

da-wdc said:
It’s a national holiday and he is the governor of the state. Seems to me that as the governor he ought to take part in a ceremony to mark the day.

There’s no need for him to say something that disrespectful. I’m not saying he’s a racist, I’m saying he’s a jerk, and as the governor, it’s not his job to be a jerk on MLK Day.

It seems to me that a State trooper’s funeral is a more pressing matter with an actual connection to the governor’s office.

SWWT said:
Still could’ve just said he couldn’t make it.

America needs more people willing to tell the race baiting hucksters to pound sand, not fewer.

He lacks tact, immensely. But I question why he chose to strike out at them like this. Special interest or not, it wasn’t like this was some kind of a challenge. They invited him, that’s all. He could have simply declined the invitation. It was wrong and rude of him to do so in this fashion.

that gov don’t look to healthy

Some_Dude said:
He lacks tact, immensely. But I question why he chose to strike out at them like this. Special interest or not, it wasn’t like this was some kind of a challenge. They invited him, that’s all. He could have simply declined the invitation. It was wrong and rude of him to do so in this fashion.

He declined several invitations to attend functions which caused someone ion the Maine chapter of the NAACP to make a statement about him being a racist. He was just sworn in on the 5th and has a lot of people and groups asking for his time. He has a black adopted son. I can understand him being annoyed with that kind of BS.

It isn’t tactful but listening to his rather jovial manner of saying it , while inviting them to dinner to meet his son, I can appreciate his frankness. Someone in their group jumped to a nasty conclusion and opened their mouth , he responded. That’s all.

CosmosDan said:
He declined several invitations to attend functions which caused someone ion the Maine chapter of the NAACP to make a statement about him being a racist. He was just sworn in on the 5th and has a lot of people and groups asking for his time. He has a black adopted son. I can understand him being annoyed with that kind of BS.

It isn’t tactful but listening to his rather jovial manner of saying it , while inviting them to dinner to meet his son, I can appreciate his frankness. Someone in their group jumped to a nasty conclusion and opened their mouth , he responded. That’s all.

in addition, word has it that the NAACP requested he speak to the black prison population. He stated he would speak to all of the prisoners and the NAACP refused to include the white or non-black prisoners. Additionally, the purpose of NAACP’s involvement is thought to be related to “Turn out the Vote” type activities for the black population

Just_MC said:
Could have, but why not tell the race hustlers at the NAACP to pound sand? More shoud.

Because he not 12 years old.

The NAACP has been an arm of the Democrat Party for many years. Almost everything they say is irrelevant.
They don’t represent blacks in this country unless they are LIBERALS.
Nobody should give a dime to them.

CosmosDan said:
He declined several invitations to attend functions which caused someone ion the Maine chapter of the NAACP to make a statement about him being a racist. He was just sworn in on the 5th and has a lot of people and groups asking for his time. He has a black adopted son. I can understand him being annoyed with that kind of BS. It isn’t tactful but listening to his rather jovial manner of saying it , while inviting them to dinner to meet his son, I can appreciate his frankness. Someone in their group jumped to a nasty conclusion and opened their mouth , he responded. That’s all.

Congratulations on a good comment.

LePage is a rude, crude neanderthal who strives to be a leader. Maine is 98% white, so he takes no risk by getting his headlines directing an insult to the NAACP. The only one who looks bad, is LePage. Don’t the tbaggers and their selected representatives make you proud to be American?? NOT!!!!!!!!

Another of those southern states acting up again.

screwauger said:
in addition, word has it that the NAACP requested he speak to the black prison population. He stated he would speak to all of the prisoners and the NAACP refused to include the white or non-black prisoners. Additionally, the purpose of NAACP’s involvement is thought to be related to “Turn out the Vote” type activities for the black population

I’m a little confused by that. The NAACP said the “only black prisoners” wasn’t true and the Maine prison system wouldn’t even allow it. Some one from the corrections department said that was probably the case.

I’d be surprised at a get out the vote activity aimed at the black population in Maine but it is the NAACP.
For me the thing is the , the guy was just barely sworn in. Maybe they’re talking pre election functions as well that he turned down. As an elected official I think it’s legit for citizens to expect some of his time, but learn some facts and give it some time before you put your foot in his mouth.

gordonbloyershow said:
Congratulations on a good comment.

Thanks Gordon.

Some_Dude said:
He lacks tact, immensely. But I question why he chose to strike out at them like this. Special interest or not, it wasn’t like this was some kind of a challenge. They invited him, that’s all. He could have simply declined the invitation. It was wrong and rude of him to do so in this fashion.

My understanding, which someone else pointed out as well, was that he did what you said and then got a hail of criticism from the NAACP for simply not coming. Dunno if this is true, but that is my understanding.

Just in case we wonder if there’s prejudice above the Mason-Dixon Line, look at Maine, f’god’s sake. You can’t get further north, and this guy is an out-and-out bigot. If I lived in Maine, I’d be thinking how to impeach the sucker and get rid of him.

This governor is governor for all the people of Maine. I think he should be handled throught the voting box. It’s just that simple. And as far as him having an adopted Black baby doesn’t mean he has made a smart decision. It only means (to me) that there’s one more Black child who will learn absolutely nothing about his history. How sad. And he thinks he’s doing something great. That very child will turn on him because eventually, the child will want to know his own history. Then, it’ll be too bad for the smart mouthed governor.

Lastly, I’m glad he is refusing to attend the celebration. We don’t need people like him there anyway.

It really urks me when White people think they know soooo much about African Americans. And I know they’d like to but for some of you here, talk what you KNOW! To the gentleman who said that the NAACP doesn’t represent Black people, you are absolutely wrong. Don’t worry about who gives money to them. You just make sure you keep your money. We don’t want it.

And as I said previously, this governor adopted a Black child…oh woe be unto that poor child. Because…this very child is going to grow up wanting to know all about his history. He will recognize the fact that he is Black. He will be misused by racist Whites. This governor and his family had better be ready for the roller coaster ride they will take after this child grows up to adulthood. And, this governor will have to take ALL the blame.

msblkwidow said:
It really urks me when White people think they know soooo much about African Americans. And I know they’d like to but for some of you here, talk what you KNOW! To the gentleman who said that the NAACP doesn’t represent Black people, you are absolutely wrong. Don’t worry about who gives money to them. You just make sure you keep your money. We don’t want it. And as I said previously, this governor adopted a Black child…oh woe be unto that poor child. Because…this very child is going to grow up wanting to know all about his history. He will recognize the fact that he is Black. He will be misused by racist Whites. This governor and his family had better be ready for the roller coaster ride they will take after this child grows up to adulthood. And, this governor will have to take ALL the blame.

a little bit of a bigot you seem to be

msblkwidow said:
And as I said previously, this governor adopted a Black child…oh woe be unto that poor child. Because…this very child is going to grow up wanting to know all about his history. He will recognize the fact that he is Black. He will be misused by racist Whites. This governor and his family had better be ready for the roller coaster ride they will take after this child grows up to adulthood. And, this governor will have to take ALL the blame.

His “adopted” son already an adult.

I wouldn’t pretend to know all about any people but my experience tells me not all people are alike, think the same or feel the same, no matter their race. Here you are eager to criticize him knowing almost nothing about it.

As it turns out his “adopted” son has only been living with them and going to school in the states since he was 17, and probably not officially adopted. Even so, He was only sworn in on the 5th, so rushing to declare him a bigot is a bad call by someone in the Maine chapter of the NAACP.

Elaine Jesmer said:
Just in case we wonder if there’s prejudice above the Mason-Dixon Line, look at Maine, f’god’s sake. You can’t get further north, and this guy is an out-and-out bigot. If I lived in Maine, I’d be thinking how to impeach the sucker and get rid of him.

I think Mainers will get along without you.

I grew up in Maine and I saw racism there, but this rush to judge the man over this tells me more about those who rush to judge someone so harshly.

msblkwidow said:
This governor is governor for all the people of Maine. I think he should be handled throught the voting box. It’s just that simple. And as far as him having an adopted Black baby doesn’t mean he has made a smart decision. It only means (to me) that there’s one more Black child who will learn absolutely nothing about his history. How sad. And he thinks he’s doing something great. That very child will turn on him because eventually, the child will want to know his own history. Then, it’ll be too bad for the smart mouthed governor.

Lastly, I’m glad he is refusing to attend the celebration. We don’t need people like him there anyway.

msblkwidow said:
It really urks me when White people think they know soooo much about African Americans. And I know they’d like to but for some of you here, talk what you KNOW! To the gentleman who said that the NAACP doesn’t represent Black people, you are absolutely wrong. Don’t worry about who gives money to them. You just make sure you keep your money. We don’t want it.

And as I said previously, this governor adopted a Black child…oh woe be unto that poor child. Because…this very child is going to grow up wanting to know all about his history. He will recognize the fact that he is Black. He will be misused by racist Whites. This governor and his family had better be ready for the roller coaster ride they will take after this child grows up to adulthood. And, this governor will have to take ALL the blame.

Just when I think I’ve gotten out, they pull me back in…

First, I want to say that everything I would have said in response to the story has been adequately and aptly covered by both BFD and CosmosDan already, among many others in the comments. As for mspoisonousblk…

I’m pretty sure that the governor’s son is learning all he needs to know about his history right now, and he couldn’t ask for a better teacher than the NAACP and other racist Blacks like you. It’s invaluable that he learn all about the oppression of Blacks in America for hundreds of years. It’s even more invaluable that he learn how instrumental Dr. King was in bringing about the end of that institutionalized oppression. And it’s most invaluable that he is able to clearly see for himself how the fight for equality was neatly subverted by choosing affirmative action as the vehicle to gain that equality. I can just see the NAACP spokesman giving an interview with awesome quotes like:

“We’ve abandoned egalitarian principles to save the system of equality.”

or:

“We have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal., but some of us need a little more help than others”

We have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood and hash out reparations.

We have a dream that one day even the state of Maine, a state sweltering with the heat of justice, sweltering with the heat of inclusion, will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice for Blacks.

We have a dream that my four little children my mother raised for me will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the content of their character but by the color of their skin.

We have a dream today!

We have a dream that one day, down in Maine, with its vicious racists, with its governor having his lips dripping with the words of “I adopted a Black child as my son” and “I refuse to speak at segregated events” — one day right there in Maine little black boys and black girls will get preferential treatment over little white boys and white girls.”

That’s the legacy painstakingly built by the NAACP and wholeheartedly embraced by ignorant people like you who don’t stop to think before spouting off the hatred you’ve been shamelessly taught.

http://www.pressherald.com/news/lepage-says-he-will-meet-with-naacp_2011-01-16.html

look likes his lost that “ball”