Wis. candidate can't use controversial description..........Wow I wonder why!!

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Fab1b

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Jul 22, 2010 6:10 PM
Well jees I freaking wonder why???? I normally don't even post in the Politics, let alone start a thread but come on really?
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100722/ap_on_fe_st/us_odd_ballot_expletive
MADISON, Wis. – A legislative candidate from Wisconsin can't use a profane, racially charged phrase to describe herself on the ballot, an election oversight board decided Wednesday.

Ieshuh Griffin, an independent running for a downtown Milwaukee seat in the state Assembly, wants to use the phrase, "NOT the 'whiteman's b----.'"

But the state's Government Accountability Board voted to bar that wording, agreeing with a staff recommendation that it is pejorative and therefore not allowed.
"NOT the 'whiteman's bitch" How did that even have to go to a board to decide? Imagine if that was the other way around what would happen to that candidate!!
Jul 22, 2010 6:10pm
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iclfan2

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Jul 22, 2010 7:36 PM
Ha what an idiot.
Jul 22, 2010 7:36pm
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Jason Bourne

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Jul 22, 2010 7:47 PM
I think the ACLU should step in. This is a OBVIOUS assualt on his 1st Amendment Right of free speech. I mean, if Rick Glen Strandlof can proclaim himself as a war hero, and get backed by the ACLU, this case should be a slam dunk!!!
Jul 22, 2010 7:47pm
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isadore

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Jul 22, 2010 7:53 PM
She had the majority of the board for her. They board voted 3-2 to let her put that label on the ballot. But she needed 4 votes
Jul 22, 2010 7:53pm
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Fab1b

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Jul 22, 2010 8:04 PM
isadore;430215 wrote:She had the majority of the board for her. They board voted 3-2 to let her put that label on the ballot. But she needed 4 votes

I know and that blows my mind even further!!
Jul 22, 2010 8:04pm
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Jason Bourne

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Jul 22, 2010 8:07 PM
Fab1b;430232 wrote:I know and that blows my mind even further!!

That's because you are a racist! And, this is George Bush's fault. Somehow.
Jul 22, 2010 8:07pm
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Mr. 300

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Jul 22, 2010 8:20 PM
Wow
Jul 22, 2010 8:20pm
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Fab1b

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Jul 22, 2010 8:22 PM
Jason Bourne;430236 wrote:That's because you are a racist! And, this is George Bush's fault. Somehow.

Damn figured me out :)
Jul 22, 2010 8:22pm
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Jason Bourne

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Jul 22, 2010 8:36 PM
Any other typical slogans I can throw out there to pin you down, sir?
Jul 22, 2010 8:36pm
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Fab1b

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Jul 22, 2010 8:55 PM
Other than being a bald asshole nope :-)
Jul 22, 2010 8:55pm
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Jul 22, 2010 9:15 PM
Jason Bourne;430271 wrote:Any other typical slogans I can throw out there to pin you down, sir?
Honkie?

Cracker?

White Bread?
Jul 22, 2010 9:15pm
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CenterBHSFan

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Jul 23, 2010 2:35 PM
Wonder if the NAACP will go after Ty Bowman?

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Should there be a White House apology for this?

What about special legislation?
Jul 23, 2010 2:35pm
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Jul 23, 2010 3:34 PM
CenterBHSFan;430872 wrote:Wonder if the NAACP will go after Ty Bowman?
NAW....The ACLU won't let 'em.
Jul 23, 2010 3:34pm