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In reply to the discussion: Assemblyman Defends Wearing Blackface to Party [View all]Ken Burch
(50,254 posts)46. This isn't as simple as "trying to look like a black man".
Imagine Jesse Jackson putting on pais, a fake beard, a dark overcoat and one of those big fur hats, while carrying around big sacks of money-THAT would be the equivalent of what Hikind did here.
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See there, we have something in common. I find myself in the same position with yours.
Behind the Aegis
Feb 2013
#38
He was rolling his eyes at Hikind, not at the idea that what Hikind did was offensive.
Ken Burch
Feb 2013
#40
Ahhhh! And I thought you were going for someone Russian with the fur hats. Ha! Thanks. nt
valerief
Feb 2013
#61
He's a Democrat like a hog is a kitten! I think his ass needs to be challenged. ASAP. nt
MADem
Feb 2013
#12
He has been there for decades. They love him in the district and will never loose.
hrmjustin
Feb 2013
#18
I used to cater seder services at a local synagogue and believe me, I tend to believe at Purim ....
marble falls
Feb 2013
#8
Dov Hikind is a former member of Meir Kahane's stormtroopers, the Jewish Defense League
Scootaloo
Feb 2013
#14
I have met him because his district is not far from mine and i can tell you he has always been a
hrmjustin
Feb 2013
#17
Here in Brooklyn they are dems on the local level, but nationally they are gop.
hrmjustin
Feb 2013
#23
Your concern is noted. Please feel free to share more of your concerns, and enjoy your stay. nt
msanthrope
Feb 2013
#44