one must defend oneself when such accusations are made, especially if the accusation is coming from a wackjob like carter.

The difference between us is I have called out people on both sides even if I agree with them on the issue. You on the other hand cover for people you support no matter what they do or say.

Also I have many friends I respect and I like even if I disagree with them on issues. In fact many of us go out have beers and debate issues while nobody taking it personal. Also I have had many people change my mind on issues after listening to them.

In my business I surround myself with people who challenge me not blindly follow me. One of the biggest reasons a small business fails is the owner believing your own BS! Think about it!

I look at our country as one country not us verse them.

Actually I am sitting, but there you go.

I’m sure you would be just as welcome to go on TV as any of the rest of us. Feel free to do so any time. Just don’t represent your opinions as that of Peach Pundit, as that is something I am unwilling to do because Peach Pundit doesn’t have “a”(n) opinion.

I, for one, didn’t see the need for my ugly mug to be on the Tee-Vee so I could talk about something I didn’t write or beat up on an old man that isn’t terribly relevent. Perhaps if the reporter had asked me in 1978, it may have been different.

I also see no need to refer to the person as a “lowly local reporter”. I didn’t see the piece that aired, but the email we received (via the tipline) seemed like he was trying to get “both sides” to a story, and that’s more than most reporters, local or otherwise, are willing to do.

I’ve received a few media and other inquiries in my days here, and have generally responded to the ones that were directed specifically to me. And it hasn’t mattered if they were on my side or opposing it. But condescention to the profession and treating anyone as “lowly” is neither going to win you any friends in the medium, nor more importantly, get your message out.

I think Icarus meant he was/is the LOUD front page participle dangling ass… not that there’s anything wrong with it.

Do you really want to be associated with people who make comments like this? “Tea Party” Leader Melts Down On CNN: Obama Is An “Indonesian Muslim Turned Welfare Thug”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fymdNxn82M&feature=player_embedded

This is from conservative blog Little Green Footballs!

Tea Party Leader Mark Williams: Hoist With His Own Petard

…The amazing thing is that even when his own blatantly racist, bigoted remarks are brought up and thrown in his face, he doesn’t say something like, “OK, maybe that was a little over the top, but we need to focus on the real issues… yadda yadda.” You know, the kind of political spinning almost everyone knows how to do these days.

Nope. He proudly stands by his “sekrit Moslem welfare thug” rant, and refuses to back down….

http://littlegreenfootballs.com/article/34671_Tea_Party_Leader_Mark_Williams-_Hoist_With_His_Own_Petard

As I said most Republicans I have met are not racist but it would be hypocritical not to call out people who step way over the line!

By you making excuses for Rush only demonstrates the problem. If you cannot see the issue I truly feel sorry for you and people like you on both sides who embrace hate over what is best for our country!

yet you agree with pp front pagers being silent in response to race baiting by jimmy carter.

if i have your position straight, it is ok for an ex-president to race bait but not a radio talk show host (even though i don’t agree that rush race baited since you took the quote out of context).

“There is an old joke that advises lawyers what to do in court:”

In law school, that’s part of the Senior Review. But, my notes say,

If the law is on your side, argue the law.
If the facts are on your side, argue the facts.
If the law and the facts are not on your side, beat your shoe on the table and scream….