One of my favorite sitcoms of all time was the program “Different Strokes.” The main character was a little boy named Arnold, who was famous for looking at people who said or did something puzzling and saying, “What you talkin’ about?”
I thought about little Arnold today when I learned that House Majority Whip and United States Congressman from South Carolina, Jim Clyburn basically said that good news from Iraq was not good news because it hurt Democrats’ chances of winning the White House next year.
It is hard to believe, but appears our own Jim Clyburn, also a House leader, seems to be pulling for the bad guys against our troops so his party can score some political points.
In the Congressman’s defense, sort of, I will grant that he has to tow a party line that has become one of failure in Iraq and the war on terror. It seems, for better or worse, the Democratic Party is counting on the failure of American troops to gain the coveted White House. Yes, folks, politics in America have become this cynical and this crass. There are those who want us to fail so they can have a chance at power. The Congressman, in his leadership position, has to tow the party line. But, that does not excuse him or his party.
It is disgusting to the core. While our men and women fight and die in Iraq and other places fighting the War on Terror, the likes of Jim Clyburn seem to be quietly cheering for their opponents so that political power can be at hand. No world class fish fry can cover up the stench that comes out of the Congressman’s office with such comments.
The Congressman needs to apologize to the troops, the people of South Carolina and the people of the United States. His all but pulling for the bad guys is an offense that no politician should get away with.
I realize his seat is safe, fish fries and all. However, people at least should attempt to hold the Congressman accountable for his words and acts.
So, to quote Arnold, “What you talkin’ about Congressman?”
I thought about little Arnold today when I learned that House Majority Whip and United States Congressman from South Carolina, Jim Clyburn basically said that good news from Iraq was not good news because it hurt Democrats’ chances of winning the White House next year.
It is hard to believe, but appears our own Jim Clyburn, also a House leader, seems to be pulling for the bad guys against our troops so his party can score some political points.
In the Congressman’s defense, sort of, I will grant that he has to tow a party line that has become one of failure in Iraq and the war on terror. It seems, for better or worse, the Democratic Party is counting on the failure of American troops to gain the coveted White House. Yes, folks, politics in America have become this cynical and this crass. There are those who want us to fail so they can have a chance at power. The Congressman, in his leadership position, has to tow the party line. But, that does not excuse him or his party.
It is disgusting to the core. While our men and women fight and die in Iraq and other places fighting the War on Terror, the likes of Jim Clyburn seem to be quietly cheering for their opponents so that political power can be at hand. No world class fish fry can cover up the stench that comes out of the Congressman’s office with such comments.
The Congressman needs to apologize to the troops, the people of South Carolina and the people of the United States. His all but pulling for the bad guys is an offense that no politician should get away with.
I realize his seat is safe, fish fries and all. However, people at least should attempt to hold the Congressman accountable for his words and acts.
So, to quote Arnold, “What you talkin’ about Congressman?”
LETS GET ONE THING STRAIGHT, CRACKER MCCARTY, YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT IT IS LIKE TO LIVE AS A BLACK MAN IN SC AND YOU PROBABLY HAVE NEVER ATTENDED A FISH FRY.
ReplyDeleteMY GUESS IS YOU AND YOUR PALE ASS CRACKER FAMILY KNOW NOTHING ABOUT FRYING FISH OR WHAT IT MEANS TO THE COMMUNITY.
ALSO, YOU PALE ASS CRACKER, HOW DARE YOU ATTACK SOUTH CAROLINA'S BLACK LEADER, JIM CLYBURN. IF THE MAN PISSED ON THE POPE I WOULD FOLLOW HIM. HE IS BLACK. HE IS PROUD. HE IS POWERFUL. YOUR CRACKER ASS IS AFRAID.
TY
I hate to break this news to you Ty, but my grandfather was and my uncle is a world class fish fryer.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed my uncles's Memorial Day fish fry recently.
The man can fry some fish.
You are clueless Ty. Better hit the crack pipe again, dude.
how dare you attack jim clyburn. do you not know who you are messing with?
ReplyDeleteFish fry? I love fish. Whwre can I get the free fish?
ReplyDeleteThis commentary is racist. You have stooped to a new low, Mr. McCarty.
ReplyDeleteMr.McCarty, you are a racist. Just look at the pictures you posted. Jim Clyburn gets things done for people of color. What do you and yor nazi friends have against that? Who cares what Clyburn says, I like what he does. He gives money to people of color first.
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ReplyDeleteMy only question to the Congressman is "where is my check?"
ReplyDeleteCan you give me money for my crop like congressman jim can? i like the man who pays me and pays me well wheni grow little or nothing
ReplyDeleteClyburn helped me to a get a check from the government. I love the guy every month when the check comes in. Nobody else would help me get my money to live in Columbia like the rich people do.
ReplyDeleteClyburn could tell Bush to kiss hiss ass. I do not care, as long as my welfare check comes in from Clyburn. Congressman Jim rules, he gets me paid.
Man oh man, did you piss people off or what?!?
ReplyDeleteI'll bet Ron Wilson and his klan will be all excited over this.
Whom do you think you talking about? JC is the man! He rank high in congress. All God's children, white and black, opose the war. Look at his vote totals instead.
ReplyDeleteCracka brian, you forgot the crab crackins, though Ty hasn't a grip on that either, as coastal as CD6 is.
ReplyDeleteDid clyburn say he hopes we don't succeed in Iraq so his party can benefit, or did he say success in Iraq would be bad for his party? If he said the later, he is right. Can't blame anyone for being honest. And don't discourage politicians from being honest, because it might not happen again.
ReplyDeleteI be voting for Mr. Jim every time he come round cause I gets my check on de 15th evry monf. He looks out for his brothas and sistas, amen. Only one i might vote for to place him is Mr. Billy Mac from Andeson. He a new kind of Republican, lookin out for de people.
ReplyDeletejim clyburn is a great man, especially for people of color.
ReplyDeleteyou, sir, a racist pi9.
i wish jim clyburn was my baby's daddy.
ReplyDeleteRight on Mccarty. Clyburn is a liberal snake in our midst.
ReplyDeleteI want bill mcabee to be my baby's daddy
ReplyDeleteearl vapps was there before jim or bill, earl is your baby's daddy
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ReplyDeleteThe dirty secret about Clyburn is that his service to the citizens of his district...is crap.
ReplyDeleteHis office makes money, and I mean big money. His senior staff and friends are rolling in "biddness deals". That comes first...if u sniff around a bit u will see what I am saying is true.
A story about Gary Coleman being cited for disorderlay conduct came out right after your post.
ReplyDeleteCould it be Coleman was outgaged at being linked to JC Hammer?
Thank you Mr McCarty, for having the balls to write this. Mr Clyburn is Pilosi's bitch.
ReplyDeleteProud Cracker