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magical thyme

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20. Maine has a growing Somalian population, esp. in Lewiston
Fri Nov 16, 2012, 09:03 AM
Nov 2012

I met several Somalian men when I was getting my MLT degree. Very, very hardworking. I was impressed by their ability to get through the program with English as a second language -- it's hard enough without that additional challenge.

If they weren't recognized, it's only because nobody talks to anybody whose families didn't come over on the Mayflower, if not sooner. And because they're too busy working to be hunting, fishing, snowmobiling or drinking.

I don't know what Webster thinks is "irregular" about registering to vote, and then voting. Racist ass.

"Sorry for being overtly racist. I'm still racist though, but 'hidden.'" sakabatou Nov 2012 #1
He forgot the Repub mandatory "I'm sorry you're angry" dodge. n/t sarge43 Nov 2012 #2
"If I offended anyone, I'm sorry. It was not my intent." old guy Nov 2012 #3
Where does he think all those black voters came from? Canuckistanian Nov 2012 #4
Maine has a growing Somalian population, esp. in Lewiston magical thyme Nov 2012 #20
In his defense excringency Nov 2012 #5
Post removed Post removed Nov 2012 #9
Unless it's an insanity plea, it's not much defense! eallen Nov 2012 #13
He's Sorry Because the Press Would Dig for Proof of his Accusation and There is None Indykatie Nov 2012 #6
"Was just KEEEEEDING, folks!" durablend Nov 2012 #7
Keep digging that hole republicans, and don't ever come back out of it. FreeBC Nov 2012 #8
He might regret it, but he meant every word of it. Still a dirt bag racist in my opinion. louslobbs Nov 2012 #10
"Dozens of black people! Holy shizz! Scary! Scary! Scary! Wait a minute! Gotta take this phone call! struggle4progress Nov 2012 #11
That horse has left the barn, dude. Can't unhit that drum. truthisfreedom Nov 2012 #12
And then they puzzle why they don't make inroads with black voters! eallen Nov 2012 #14
I don't think you get return service on post cards high density Nov 2012 #15
This story and the related one have definately lit up the comment section..... 4bucksagallon Nov 2012 #16
The comments are priceless. Gormy Cuss Nov 2012 #21
Sorry buddy that is not a clean apology. You can't keep your unfounded claim and apologize at the yellowcanine Nov 2012 #17
I think he should send out those postcards. Ash_F Nov 2012 #18
Charlie, I know why Maine went blue. sarge43 Nov 2012 #19
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