Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid has apologised to Barack Obama for pre-election comments describing the president as a "light skinned" African-American "with no Negro dialect, unless he wanted to have one".
Mr Reid made the comments in private during the long 2008 campaign when discussing why Mr Obama should seek, and could win, the presidency.
Mr Obama quickly accepted the apology, saying: "As far as I am concerned, the book is closed."
Mr Reid's comments appeared in a new book about that election, which elevated Mr Obama from first-term Illinois senator to America's first black president.
After excerpts from the book appeared on the website of The Atlantic, Mr Reid released a statement expressing regret for "using such a poor choice of words".
He said: "I sincerely apologise for offending any and all Americans, especially African-Americans for my improper comments."
Mr Obama issued a statement saying he had spoken with Mr Reid, who faces a difficult re-election amid frustration from both liberals and conservatives with his leadership in the Senate and his agenda.
Mr Reid's office also said he had phoned several civil rights leaders to apologise.
The revelations about his language, included in the book Game Change by Time Magazine's Mark Halperin and New York magazine's John Heilemann, are based on interviews with more than 200 people involved in the campaign, including Mr Obama.
The writers' sources were granted anonymity and the writers reconstructed much of the narrative from interviews with those involved with direct knowledge of events, notes and transcripts. The book will be released on Monday.(my view)-Why say sorry,did Barack say sorry over the"typical white woman"speech.......no he didn't,why are brown people sooooooo unable to get what they give? you call us white trash,white shits,cue tips.......why can't we call you nigger or shit on a stick? in fact Barack DID NOT say sorry over the countless other racial speeches he has made
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Sunday, 10 January 2010
Obama accepts 'negro' quote apology
Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid has apologised to Barack Obama for pre-election comments describing the president as a "light skinned" African-American "with no Negro dialect, unless he wanted to have one".
Mr Reid made the comments in private during the long 2008 campaign when discussing why Mr Obama should seek, and could win, the presidency.
Mr Obama quickly accepted the apology, saying: "As far as I am concerned, the book is closed."
Mr Reid's comments appeared in a new book about that election, which elevated Mr Obama from first-term Illinois senator to America's first black president.
After excerpts from the book appeared on the website of The Atlantic, Mr Reid released a statement expressing regret for "using such a poor choice of words".
He said: "I sincerely apologise for offending any and all Americans, especially African-Americans for my improper comments."
Mr Obama issued a statement saying he had spoken with Mr Reid, who faces a difficult re-election amid frustration from both liberals and conservatives with his leadership in the Senate and his agenda.
Mr Reid's office also said he had phoned several civil rights leaders to apologise.
The revelations about his language, included in the book Game Change by Time Magazine's Mark Halperin and New York magazine's John Heilemann, are based on interviews with more than 200 people involved in the campaign, including Mr Obama.
The writers' sources were granted anonymity and the writers reconstructed much of the narrative from interviews with those involved with direct knowledge of events, notes and transcripts. The book will be released on Monday.(my view)-Why say sorry,did Barack say sorry over the"typical white woman"speech.......no he didn't,why are brown people sooooooo unable to get what they give? you call us white trash,white shits,cue tips.......why can't we call you nigger or shit on a stick? in fact Barack DID NOT say sorry over the countless other racial speeches he has made
Saturday, 9 January 2010
Teenager admits microwaving hamster
A teenager has admitted cooking a hamster in a microwave.
The 16-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to one count of causing unnecessary suffering to an animal at a hearing at Kettering Magistrates Court today, the RSPCA confirmed.
A spokeswoman said the teenager, from Corby, Northamptonshire, will be sentenced at Kettering Magistrates Court on February 5.
Still Only 1%
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Thats how much space i have used 18mbs = 1% from the total storage space of 1gb from this blog!i have made 335 posts,videos,pictures,MP3s ect!HOLY SHIT BEANS! :)
O.R.B. Released 2010
O.R.B. Category: Wireless Handsets Accessories
It might look like nothing more than a ring at first glance, but this finger-worn device can sync with your mobile phone. It has a vibratory alert and a tiny screen that shows caller ID, text messages, and meeting reminders from your mobile. Flip it open and it converts into a headset.(my view)- LOL..what is the point? this is just another excuse to look flash but when in fact it makes you look like....A RIGHT DICK HEAD
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