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I've never agreed with his politics, but always respected Robert Byrd. His deals as a Klansman notwithstanding, he tended to show thoughtfulness and seemed to be well liked in the Senate by his colleagues
Uh sorry, he doesn't get away that easy in my opinion. You don't just casually join the KKK and lead the opposition against Civil Rights movement. His "endorsement" of the Civil Rights movement much later in life shows his lack of credibility and that he was a shameless politician. It makes me laugh how people can just overlook that part of his life.
I think you folks need to accept that politicians are controversial even in death. Were any of you around political forums in 2004 when Reagan died? Forums across the internet lit up like a Christmas tree with the constant barrage of hate (especially DU). And he had been no where near the political process for 15 years at that point. In fact, the only time in recent memory that the death of a politician did not cause a ruckus was when former president Ford died.
Of course, this is no way justifies taking stabs at a dead person, even if they were a politician. I am sure Byrd will be remembered by the people of West Virginia for his long service to the state.
Uh sorry, he doesn't get away that easy in my opinion. You don't just casually join the KKK and lead the opposition against Civil Rights movement. His "endorsement" of the Civil Rights movement much later in life shows his lack of credibility and that he was a shameless politician. It makes me laugh how people can just overlook that part of his life.
You know, my father was about the same age as Byrd, dead these 14 years now. He never belonged to the Klan, but held similar views to Byrd's at the same point in time. He mellowed over the years. I think Byrd did, too.
For those "shocked" by the conservatives who arent being kind to Mr. Byrd... for those who have used this thread as proof positive that you should never vote for a republican... please follow this link and review the liberal hate against Dick Cheney.
For those "shocked" by the conservatives who arent being kind to Mr. Byrd... for those who have used this thread as proof positive that you should never vote for a republican... please follow this link and review the liberal hate against Dick Cheney.
I think you folks need to accept that politicians are controversial even in death. Were any of you around political forums in 2004 when Reagan died? Forums across the internet lit up like a Christmas tree with the constant barrage of hate (especially DU). And he had been no where near the political process for 15 years at that point. In fact, the only time in recent memory that the death of a politician did not cause a ruckus was when former president Ford died.
Of course, this is no way justifies taking stabs at a dead person, even if they were a politician. I am sure Byrd will be remembered by the people of West Virginia for his long service to the state.
Best post on the thread, Frankie. Thanks.
It's understandable that people would want to discuss the man and his career, but can't we keep the viler comments out of the discussion at least until the man's funeral?
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