Pattie Reaves, Web Editor
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Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 11:06 am
Late night talk show host Stephen Colbert took to task Maine Governor Paul LePage last night on his show, The Colbert Report, for his remarks on Friday regarding NAACP criticism.
“I applaud Gov. LePage. Before Dr. King came along, could anyone have imagined a white politician openly inviting a black person to kiss him? And without pants! That’s progress,” Colbert said.
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While I don't always agree with Gov. Lepage, I did think he had a point in telling the NAACP they would have to wait to meet with him, like any other special interest group. I don't beleive their name is Association for the Advancement of Mainers, so it is clear that they represent the interests of only a segment of the population. I felt that he took a stand on what he felt was right.
However, I recall his office saying that he had previous commitments for Dr. MLK Jr. Day, (funeral for a Maine State Trooper among them) and wouldn't be able to attend. Why then did he appear at an event in Waterville?
Again, while I don't agree with him, I did admire him for not catering to public opinion. It would appear, however, that he did just that in the end.
I don't wish to enter into a discussion on the issue of he said/ she said, racism, special interest groups, etc. I would just like to make the point that while appearing to stand for what he believed originally, he conceded to media pressure in the end.
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LePage should be proud that he was mentioned by someone that people actually like.
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going to give here...and I'm afraid it's not going to be nice....
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I don't know if they are "all" laughing around the country? It really scares many. They are hoping that this is not coming their way. This seems to be the way all of the tea party acts.? Good example, Palin!! I see them as acting like a high school bully. Don't seem to care what they say or do, and have a following, and they think they are on top? But then usually walk off the cliff shortly after high school.? But still, a line of distruction was left where ever he went over the years that doesn't go away as fast as he does??
Maines new reality. :(
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Its true ...it is scary ... It's like we are dealing with a high school bully mentality --- the bully with not a lot of substance . Its like the south in the 50's and 60's .
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He sure thinks he has substance. :(
If he is smart he will find out their is a big world out their and make adjustments???
But most high school bullies never realize that. :( hence walking off a cliff. :(
So far I see him being the party Governor. :(
Not the people's "Maine's" Governor. :(
So that means, watch out middle class, as we will pay even more. How?? I don't know??
As the party he is following, follows the doctrine that got us in this mess we are in now.
http://www.declineoftheempire.com/2010/12/the-economy-americas-great-lie...
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Yep, dealing with high school mentality. As in the democrats in charge. If we can't get it with legislation, we will do it with "rule-making". Let's get this passed before we are turned out of office, or before the people find out what we are actually passing. Also, how does this quote cause anymore disrespect than the President saying "so I know whose ass to kick". If it was okay for him, why not Lepage?
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that quote was used when he was dealing with the BP oil spill .... an irresponsible company .....LePage used his comment about the NAACP ....
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Exactely mainebob. and I think it must take an altered reality to see these two saying kicking or kissin ass, as the same??? Or what is it??
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2010/06/07/obama_seeking_ass_to_k...
http://www.sunjournal.com/state/story/971251
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do it with rule making as in?
turned out of office, if that's the lame duck, that was like finally getting the peoples work done??
before they read, vote on the bill. Just like a Republican. To believe "POLITICS" that say our Senators and staff can't read a bill before voting? BS.
And finally BP trying to destroy our gulf, maybe more? Is a little different than the NAACP............ It never stops amazing me how far from reality Republican operate>>>>????>>>>????
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grasping for straws comes to mind thats two different issues ...
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What a freakin shame for this grand state of Maine to be mocked on National TV.
I have become so ashamed to say I am from Maine...
The hip boots are on...the sh$$ is getting very deep very fast...God help us all..
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This kind of statement is well deserved. LePage is an embarrassment and unwilling to admit his weaknesses. So long as he denies responsibility, he will continue to be disrespectful and embarrassing.
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I think I said months ago that the whole country was laughing at us because of our governor .
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one thing's for sure, lepage warned us about his potty mouth, and people voted for it. Unfortunately, I fear he may be the norm, so maybe he is the personification of Maine. After all, we don't need any national respect.
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Yes siree, tron. I couldn't have said it better myself.
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He has made us the butt of alot of jokes..so ashamed he is our governor..4 years of this..and he probably thinks he's cute saying this..grow up man!!
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