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ForgoTheConsequence

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Thu Aug 14, 2014, 07:44 PM Aug 2014

Rep. Steve King: Ferguson Protestors Are Of A Single 'Continental Origin' [View all]

Source: Talking Points Memo

Rep. Steve King (R-IA) said on Wednesday that he saw no reason to be concerned about the possibility of racial profiling in police clashes with protesters in Ferguson, Mo. because the protestors all appeared to be of a single "continental origin."

King appeared on Newsmax TV on Wednesday where host J.D. Hayworth asked him about the escalating conflict in Ferguson. When asked about the concerns raised by members of the Congressional Black Caucus about the possibility of racial profiling, King said those were unsubstantiated.

"This idea of no racial profiling," King said, "I've seen the video. It looks to me like you don't need to bother with that particular factor because they all appear to be of a single, you know, of a single origin, I should say, a continental origin might be the way to phrase that."

King then stated that he prefers to "reject race-based politics, identity politics" because "we're all God's children and we all should be held to the same standards and the same level of behavior."



Read more: http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/steve-king-ferguson-continental-origin



Racist f*cking scumbag!!!
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Yes, stevie - they are all from North America and basically from the USA. What a fool. jwirr Aug 2014 #1
They surely are from the USA. Steven King is from somewhere far under the earth surface. n/t Judi Lynn Aug 2014 #4
Yes, he is. I was born and raised in the district he represents now and I cannot for the life of me jwirr Aug 2014 #5
Actually, he's from Venus Jack Rabbit Aug 2014 #22
I thought they were trying to terraform the planet for the aliens in 'They Live.' freshwest Aug 2014 #61
That's because the film producers didn't want to offend the sensibilities of Venusians Jack Rabbit Aug 2014 #64
Does this 'continental origin' thingie mean he's going to embrace immigrants now? freshwest Aug 2014 #62
Of course not Jack Rabbit Aug 2014 #65
8-/ BumRushDaShow Aug 2014 #2
He's just DYING to say 'n****r'! ColesCountyDem Aug 2014 #3
^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Lochloosa Aug 2014 #7
He said it, in code. marble falls Aug 2014 #10
Eventually, some Republican politician is going to let it slip. neverforget Aug 2014 #12
And Saying They Don't Count billhicks76 Aug 2014 #15
+ 1 Botany Aug 2014 #42
Exactly what I was thinking. Liberal_from_va34 Aug 2014 #87
what he must be trying to say is that all the protesters are black, olddad56 Aug 2014 #6
This is an heaven05 Aug 2014 #8
You forgot... freebrew Aug 2014 #46
yeah heaven05 Aug 2014 #47
Is that the latest RW racist dog whistle/code phrase? It's not gonna catch on. Dark n Stormy Knight Aug 2014 #9
Besides, the teabaggers are already pulling their hair out cosmicone Aug 2014 #18
That is really funny. Thanks. murielm99 Aug 2014 #41
ROFL!!!!!!! calimary Aug 2014 #60
I am sure he is thinking of the Continental Congress members. dixiegrrrrl Aug 2014 #70
Great comment! maddiemom Aug 2014 #80
They are mystified! Enthusiast Aug 2014 #83
King generally works to say the worst possible thing in all circumstances. n/t DirkGently Aug 2014 #11
he shows the depth to which our public discourse has fallen... dhill926 Aug 2014 #13
Tell us how you really feel King. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 2014 #14
Hey, dumbhead! Brigid Aug 2014 #16
Yes. They're all North American. nt valerief Aug 2014 #17
This message was self-deleted by its author freshwest Aug 2014 #63
"Every day... Turbineguy Aug 2014 #19
Exactly. Remember this gem? xocet Aug 2014 #24
Three of the most looney, stupid, racists, heartless assholes ever to represent Americans in Dustlawyer Aug 2014 #35
True... xocet Aug 2014 #40
Can you sense my frustration representing victims here in Texas? Can you imagine what it's like? Dustlawyer Aug 2014 #43
Yes, I can imagine the frustration to some extent, but... xocet Aug 2014 #71
my sympathies go out to you wordpix Aug 2014 #72
Hey!!!!! heaven05 Aug 2014 #51
What a dickbag. blackspade Aug 2014 #20
He could tell because they weren't carrying spears. Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2014 #21
I want a Continental Origin T-Shirt!!! /nt Bragi Aug 2014 #23
The entire human race is of a single continental origin aint_no_life_nowhere Aug 2014 #25
Steve King and his ilk are of a single incontinence origin frylock Aug 2014 #26
incontinence of the mouth n/t passiveporcupine Aug 2014 #33
Well, doesn't that just say it all? Marie Marie Aug 2014 #27
We can change it to... 3catwoman3 Aug 2014 #57
Next up: Obama is using Ferguson to divide the continents BeyondGeography Aug 2014 #28
Racist piece of shit n/t bobduca Aug 2014 #29
Steve King is of a dumbfuck orgin. 47of74 Aug 2014 #30
One thing I do regularly on employment applications Half-Century Man Aug 2014 #31
I do the... 3catwoman3 Aug 2014 #58
hey, good idea, I'm doing that next time wordpix Aug 2014 #73
Ah, so in an ethnic neighborhood AgingAmerican Aug 2014 #32
a lot of fools are out there spewing their illogic, like Pat Robertson on CBN wordpix Aug 2014 #74
Typical Republican. blkmusclmachine Aug 2014 #34
Precisely. Enthusiast Aug 2014 #84
Stupid fuck. SoapBox Aug 2014 #36
Oh he's a special fuck stick ain't he! L0oniX Aug 2014 #37
It sure doesn't take much these days to unmask the white supremacy (and VanGoghRocks Aug 2014 #38
Racist Pustule! 6000eliot Aug 2014 #39
In an unrelated story, thousands of dogs taken to vets after bullwinkle428 Aug 2014 #44
According to most geneticists, ALL 6 BILLION of us Triana Aug 2014 #45
Remember that white supremacist whose DNA test pegged him as 26% Sub-Saharan African? derby378 Aug 2014 #50
I had mine done. One thing it said generically is that... Triana Aug 2014 #56
That moment when you once again see Android3.14 Aug 2014 #48
King is an effen racist, joshdawg Aug 2014 #49
That is just like saying "those people" liberal N proud Aug 2014 #52
He's saying that if an issue concerns black people we dont need to consider racial profiling. Kablooie Aug 2014 #53
He obviously is pretending not to know what racial profiling is. Jamastiene Aug 2014 #54
I think this guy might be from a different planetary origin. olddad56 Aug 2014 #55
Yes Steve, they are all from the USA. muntrv Aug 2014 #59
+1 n/t FreeState Aug 2014 #78
they're from France? Enrique Aug 2014 #66
i dunno -was at the vigil in milwaukee and i am so white i am pract. albino dembotoz Aug 2014 #67
Republicans are gonna have to hold a remedial minority outreach seminar. tclambert Aug 2014 #68
He's taking elocution lessions from Sarah Palin NastyRiffraff Aug 2014 #69
funny! wordpix Aug 2014 #75
, d_r Aug 2014 #76
Steve King is a horrible human being. TNNurse Aug 2014 #77
Never mind the fact that Steve King is from a certain "continental origin"... roamer65 Aug 2014 #79
Cross posted at EarlG's thread Iwillnevergiveup Aug 2014 #81
We need more recommendations! This thread should have hundreds of recommendations! Enthusiast Aug 2014 #82
King prefers to profile En Masse... hexola Aug 2014 #85
And as far as King's origin goes.... Zambero Aug 2014 #86
"Continental Origin" really? I mean why don't you just say the N word and get it out there King .. YOHABLO Aug 2014 #88
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