posted by like_that

LOL, he has confirmed it is him and apologized.  I am very interested to see how the media treats him (already seeing some delegates saying he can't be judged for something he did 20+ years ago).  We all know how this would be handled if this were a Republican. 

 

Prediction: Northam will be treated much more fairly than Kavanaugh.  The irony is there are similarites.  Kavanaugh was attacked for a HS yearbook photo (not when he was 25 years old in a medical photo like Northam), and he was attacked for drinking/liking beer (Northam has quite the yearbook quote about beer). 

This is way worse than the Kav yearbook, so fuck them, crucify this guy. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. Note: I don’t give a shit about either, but they should reap what they sow. 

This video goes back to 2013. He refuses to shake hands with a black man.

Also in his yearbook, his nickname is "Coonman"

wtf
 

That’s pretty bad. I understand that it’s a costume, but still pretty dumb on his part. And it’s not like he was 15 years old. He was 25’ish. Hate calling people racists but this dude seems like he fits the bill. 

He should be forced do resign.  That seems to be what the left would want if the guy was a pub.

posted by Spock

He should be forced do resign.  That seems to be what the left would want if the guy was a pub.

Regardless of political affiliation you should want this guy to resign. Stop playing politics you dumb fuck. 

posted by SportsAndLady

Regardless of political affiliation you should want this guy to resign. Stop playing politics you dumb fuck. 

Are you dense? I don’t think this guy is currently racist at all. People do dumb shit when they’re young. I ONLY want him to resign because of how Kav was treated. 

No way this guy should resign.

We have had presidents get hummers in the Oval Office, Candidates pay hush many to his affairs, and a myriad of illegal and unethical shit while running for and holding office and you dont see them resigning, yet you want someone to resign for something he did, legally, decades ago?

Talk about partisan hacks. 

posted by like_that

LOL, he has confirmed it is him and apologized.  I am very interested to see how the media treats him (already seeing some delegates saying he can't be judged for something he did 20+ years ago).  We all know how this would be handled if this were a Republican. 

 

Prediction: Northam will be treated much more fairly than Kavanaugh.  The irony is there are similarites.  Kavanaugh was attacked for a HS yearbook photo (not when he was 25 years old in a medical photo like Northam), and he was attacked for drinking/liking beer (Northam has quite the yearbook quote about beer). 

Maybe republicans should take the high road and change the narrative on how people should be judged for something they did, which is legal, decades ago?

Was it stupid? Yeah, but come on, it was decades ago.

I agree that if the tables were turned the Dems would be wanting him to resign, and Rep saying he should be forgiven for doing it decades ago.

Once again, in the grand scheme of things, this should be a total non story.

I find it funny that he wont say which one he is......

I say he was in blackface

He didn’t commit a crime but he certainly can’t be the governor anymore in my opinion. Who does that? Like there are infinity Halloween costumes and that’s what you come up with? That’s not random. Or normal. Also he was so proud of it he chose it for his yearbook? 

posted by iclfan2

Are you dense? I don’t think this guy is currently racist at all. People do dumb shit when they’re young. I ONLY want him to resign because of how Kav was treated. 

What evidence do you base this opinion that he is not currently racist? Do you know him? Friendly looking face? Or because he says he’s not racist? News flash racist people rarely admit they are racist. Especially when they are trying to keep their job. 8 years of med school you aren’t “young”. 

posted by geeblock

What evidence do you base this opinion that he is not currently racist? Do you know him? Friendly looking face? Or because he says he’s not racist? News flash racist people rarely admit they are racist. Especially when they are trying to keep their job. 8 years of med school you aren’t “young”. 

He’s a democrat so I assume he isn’t. I don’t really care. I don’t think a costume makes you racist. Either way don’t give a shit, just hope he gets forced out bc that’s what the Dems would do.

posted by geeblock

What evidence do you base this opinion that he is not currently racist? Do you know him? Friendly looking face? Or because he says he’s not racist? News flash racist people rarely admit they are racist. Especially when they are trying to keep their job. 8 years of med school you aren’t “young”. 

So just because one cannot prove he is NOT racist, then he is racist?

Prove YOU aren't racist? No matter the answer it can be spun to whatever narrative someone deems fit.

posted by thavoice

So just because one cannot prove he is NOT racist, then he is racist?

Prove YOU aren't racist? No matter the answer it can be spun to whatever narrative someone deems fit.

A non racist person would NEVER dress up in either one of those costumes. Period.

posted by iclfan2

Are you dense? I don’t think this guy is currently racist at all. People do dumb shit when they’re young. I ONLY want him to resign because of how Kav was treated. 

I’d prefer representatives of US states not be photographed in KKK outfits and videos of him not shaking hands with a black man. Republican Democrat independent who gives a shit? What do you always say about playing stupid games and winning prizes? 

Im not shocked at all you only want him to be reprimanded because he’s a democrat though. Smh

posted by iclfan2

He’s a democrat so I assume he isn’t. I don’t really care. I don’t think a costume makes you racist. Either way don’t give a shit, just hope he gets forced out bc that’s what the Dems would do.

U don’t think a Klan costume is racist? 

posted by geeblock

U don’t think a Klan costume is racist? 

Was just going to quote that line with a big ol LOL

posted by geeblock

U don’t think a Klan costume is racist? 

As much as dressing up as Jason or Freddie makes you a murderer.

posted by thavoice

As much as dressing up as Jason or Freddie makes you a murderer.

If that’s the case maybe he shouldn’t resign as I guess he represents his constituents. To each his own that’s wyld tho 

posted by thavoice

As much as dressing up as Jason or Freddie makes you a murderer.

Lol, wow. You are dumb. 

posted by SportsAndLady

I’d prefer representatives of US states not be photographed in KKK outfits and videos of him not shaking hands with a black man. Republican Democrat independent who gives a shit? What do you always say about playing stupid games and winning prizes? 

Im not shocked at all you only want him to be reprimanded because he’s a democrat though. Smh

I’m 32. I can’t imagine at 50 what I believed 30 years ago. That’s my issue here. You’re young as well. Shit happens, your views change, you mature, etc. You should be more shocked that I’m defending this guy up until the point I hope he falls due to precedent of the dem party. Had Kav not happened this story would probly be 24 hours and die down. 

I guess my political career is over....I dressed up as Bin Laden once

You all need to separate the message from the man.

A costume.

25 years ago.

Should a person lose his livelihood over that?

Absolutely not.

posted by iclfan2

I’m 32. I can’t imagine at 50 what I believed 30 years ago. That’s my issue here. You’re young as well. Shit happens, your views change, you mature, etc. You should be more shocked that I’m defending this guy up until the point I hope he falls due to precedent of the dem party. Had Kav not happened this story would probly be 24 hours and die down. 

No. In 2019, someone in politics has a picture of him in a KKK outfit, that ain’t going away. 

Hes going to resign, it’s only a matter of time. And he should. He fucked up and deserves to pay the consequences. He was 24 years old, you can’t say the “he was young and stupid” argument. A 24 year old in med school should not be wearing a KKK costume for Halloween. And if you do, be prepared to be fired from your job later down the road. ESPECIALLY if your job is to represent your state. 

A costume.

25 years ago.

You are insane.