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dave 11-25-2003 06:51 AM

Why Sharpton will never be President
 
Two words: "Tawana Brawley".

I'm familiar with the whole thing, but I really really <b>really</b> dig this:

Quote:

Democratic hopeful Al Sharpton refused to apologize for accusing a prosecutor of rape in the 1980s case of Tawana Brawley, a New York state teen whose claims of kidnapping and abuse were found to be a hoax by state investigators. He said he still believes her.

“I would apologize if I was wrong,” he said.
Ah, Al. You're funny. You fucking retard.

Hubris Boy 11-25-2003 07:57 AM

Re: Why Sharpton will never be President
 
Quote:

Originally posted by Al Sharpton

“I would apologize if I was wrong.”

I wouldn't vote for him because of his failure to use the subjunctive.

SteveDallas 11-25-2003 09:11 AM

Re: Re: Why Sharpton will never be President
 
Quote:

Originally posted by Hubris Boy

I wouldn't vote for him because of his failure to use the subjunctive.

Meanwhile, 99% of the electorate would vote against a candidate just because he knew the word "subjunctive." Nope, we just can't have no high-falutin' educated folk elected to be in charge of this great country.

Chewbaccus 11-25-2003 09:22 AM

Sharpton may have entertained notions of being President for all of three seconds after he announced his candidacy. After they passed, he went back to the primary plan - power broker. When Sharpton drops out, whomever he picks to endorse will virtually lock down the black vote. That's why he's rarely - if ever - been criticized or targeted in the debates on a stance over anything.

If he was a serious contender, someone would bring up Brawley, as you pointed out Dave. Since he's not, he's just someone to cater to.

Hubris Boy 11-25-2003 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Chewbaccus

&lt;snip&gt;If he was a serious contender....&lt;/snip&gt;

&lt;coolhandluke&gt;

Some people you just cain't reach.

&lt;/coolhandluke&gt;


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