Dumb
No, not Biden. The reaction to it (well, ok, Biden is dumb too but that’s expected):
Facing criticism, potential 2008 presidential candidate Sen. Joe Biden has been forced to explain his recent remark that “you cannot go to a 7-Eleven or a Dunkin’ Donuts unless you have a slight Indian accent.”
On a recent edition of the C-SPAN series “Road to the White House,” the Delaware Democrat is shown shaking hands with a man and boasting about his support among Indian-Americans.
“I’ve had a great relationship. In Delaware, the largest growth in population is Indian-Americans moving from India. You cannot go to a 7-Eleven or a Dunkin’ Donuts unless you have a slight Indian accent. I’m not joking,” Biden said.
Seriously, this is why people are upset?
July 8th, 2006 at 2:26 pm
I wonder if Neil Kinnock said it first?
July 8th, 2006 at 2:51 pm
Because pointing out differences is racist, regardless of how true it is. Unless you’re making fun of straight white males, of course.
July 8th, 2006 at 5:31 pm
Well, yes, people do get upset even if they are not the ones being singled out. Biden, instead of saying “I am not joking” should have used Foghorn Leghorn’s “That’s a joke, son!” line to remove most of the sting instead of making it worse.
Basically, lawyer jokes aside [stop grinning – ed.] even when I laugh a small voice instead reprimands me for it.
July 8th, 2006 at 6:09 pm
Joe Biden’s “slight Indian accent” comment – essentially no blowback.
Robert Byrd’s “white niggers” comment – essentially no blowback.
Jesse Jackson’s “Hymietown” comment – essentially no blowback.
Trent Lott’s praise of Strom Thurmond – no blowback?
There are other examples. These just came immediately to mind.
July 9th, 2006 at 1:28 pm
It was a silly thing to say, but the reaction, as usual, has been over the top.
July 10th, 2006 at 9:26 am
Uh-oh, I think Manish had better contact his ISP. It looks like someone reasonable has broken in and hijacked his account.
July 10th, 2006 at 9:26 am
Manish should contact his ISP. It looks like someone reasonable has broken in and taken over his account.