What I tell you three times is true: get a camera. Get a camera. GET A CAMERA:
For those without video, the above (courtesy of Andrew Breitbart) shows an alternate view of Rep. Andre Carson and Rep. John Lewis’ infamous walk out of the Cannon Building, on the day that the two Congressmen claimed to have been taunted with racial slurs. As Andrew put it:
Not only is the audio devoid of any racial slur, but the scene at Cannon clearly shows the congressmen coming down the steps completely unobstructed, and with a clear path to the Capitol. And, when we juxtapose the audio accusation Rep.Carson made moments after the alleged event occurred with actual video footage of the moment Rep. Carson claims he first heard the racial slur, it is as plain as day that Congressman Carson was not isolated by a mob and facing a racist throng that could conceivably hurl rocks at him. As you can see for yourself.
Bolding mine: yes, you can see for yourself. Why? Because people brought cameras*. Otherwise, this wouldn’t have gotten challenged, and the Democrats wouldn’t be trying to hide from this story right now. And no, this is not something that people should just move on from, either. We can move on after the Members of Congress involved either publicly retract their accusations, or else prove them.
Moe Lane
*I really do like the Flip. It’s not even remotely difficult to operate, and it has a useful duration for this sort of thing.
Crossposted to Moe Lane.
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Disgraceful
Sundayjack (Diary) Tuesday, April 27th at 8:48AM EST (link)Was any day in the history of this country ever packed with more lies?
“Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies.”
I'll take a stab at that
indyjohn Tuesday, April 27th at 10:33AM EST (link)How about the day of Obama’s Inaugural Address?
But what is liberty without wisdom, and without virtue? It is the greatest of all possible evils; for it is folly, vice, and madness, without tuition or restraint.
Edmund Burke
IN7 needs to hear and see
txgho1911 Tuesday, April 27th at 9:03AM EST (link)the news about their delusional representative to Congress. He is never going to get the help he requires while running from tree to tree between DC buildings.
I used to live in Carson's district
pilgrim (Diary) Tuesday, April 27th at 9:29AM EST (link)It has been a safe D district for all but one electiion cycle, 1972, when Bill Hudnut won in the Nixon landslide. This year the Rs have a hispanic candidate running. There has been a huge increase in hispanics into this district that makes me think this year is the best shot the Rs have of winning this seat since Bill Hudnut did it in 1972. His name is Carlos May.
http://www.carlosmayforcongress.com/
Carlos May has a chance
indyjohn Tuesday, April 27th at 10:28AM EST (link)if he exploits the Carson-Lewis-racial slurs scandal for maximum benefit. Carson is a willing tool of the radical left, who ignorantly thought that he could tell lies about Tea Partiers with impunity because those lies were consistent with left-wing prejudices. In Post-Racial America, should a man who has used the race card in such a blatant and scurilous manner have a place in the U. S. House?
The May Campaign needs to put this video in a television commercial, and make certain that it is seen by the largest possible audience. It is conclusive proof that Carson is an abjectly obedient lapdog for the Progressive Caucus and is unworthy of representing the people of Indianapolis.
But what is liberty without wisdom, and without virtue? It is the greatest of all possible evils; for it is folly, vice, and madness, without tuition or restraint.
Edmund Burke
I can only imagine the vitriol that will be sent Carlos May's way
janis (Diary) Tuesday, April 27th at 10:44AM EST (link)if he points out the “toolness” of Carson. Any bets on how long it will take the lefties to start slinging racial epithets at May? I’ve got “10 minutes after the commercial airs.” Alternately, “two days before it airs because they heard a rumor that May called Carson a racial epithet in the ad.”
You can't win a fight if you pull your punches
indyjohn Tuesday, April 27th at 11:21AM EST (link)No matter what it does, the May Campaign will be the recipient of sucker punches, kidney shots, and below the belt jabs, thanks to the efforts of Organizing for America. They might as well throw the haymaker straight at Carson’s jaw. The benefits would outweigh the risks.
After all, how does Carson counter the truth? With more lies? That will make things worse for him. His only hope would be to change the subject, which would look very suspiciously like a guilty dodge.
Carson is just standing there with his arms dangling, waiting to be hit with the knockout blow. I say, go for it!
But what is liberty without wisdom, and without virtue? It is the greatest of all possible evils; for it is folly, vice, and madness, without tuition or restraint.
Edmund Burke
What is it you people don't understand?
Duke Tuesday, April 27th at 9:17AM EST (link)Liberal Democrats lie, cheat and steal. That’s just the way it is. As soon as they pass the immigration amnesty bill by lying, they’ll be able to cheat and then steal the November election.
And even a camera pointing at the ‘new voters’ who don’t speak english will only garner claims of right-wing nazis trying to disenfranchise Americans exercising their right to vote. It’s called propaganda, and it’s been used for centuries by the likes of the Communists. Really no surprise here.
It’s not about a purge. It’s about an insurrection.
what's with the "you people"?
conservos (Diary) Tuesday, April 27th at 10:22AM EST (link)are you one of these couchers? a giver-upper who doesn’t do anything but whine all day, save for the time when you’re complaining about the efforts of your “fellow” conservative?
this post counters progressive propaganda.
what’s your point, besides trying to prove yourself to be obnoxious?
One party, one vote.
Work from within.
Soon Carson's story will devolve into saying that
throwback59 Tuesday, April 27th at 9:37AM EST (link)when he was a child white kids used the N-Word on him, and he recognized those same people, now older, at the rally.
Sue for Defamation
Mark Brown (Diary) Tuesday, April 27th at 10:11AM EST (link)The DC teaparty group should sue Carson and Lewis for defamation. Their accusations were maliciously calculated to cause real harm to the reputation of the group, and if I was on a jury and saw a dozen videos of nothing happening, I’d convict. Liberals should not be allowed to defame anyone they want by accusing someone of racism and do so without any consequences.
Mark C. Brown
Chairman, Texas Young Republican Federation
www.texasyoungrepublicanfederation.com
Well the crowd meant to use racial slurs.
johnt Tuesday, April 27th at 10:21AM EST (link)And they meant it fifteen times, in unison.
You would think that the exposure of this lie would cause leftist garbage to have a few second guesses about the guff their media masters feed them, as well as the lies of the civil rights “heroes” who can’t give up the good old days, Neither will happen.
You cannot dissuade a leftist from it’s hate, it’s their very identity.
Yep, you can’t fool a liberal.
“a man’s admiration for absolute government is proportinate to the contempt he feels for those around him”. Tocqueville
Indeed. Now if only GOP elected officials ...
Martin Knight (Diary) Tuesday, April 27th at 10:35AM EST (link)… would do the same as well.
I remember posting it up here on the eve of Sarah Palin’s first granted interview with Charlie Gibson; “Bring your own camera!” But of course, even if by some miracle Palin had seen all the posts all over the Dextrosphere, the concentrated bundle of incompetence that was Nicolle Wallace would have nixed it.
Every single Republican should always have a camcorder handy for any interaction with the Press.
I once had respect for John Lewis,
indyjohn Tuesday, April 27th at 10:54AM EST (link)but his participation in this despicable fraud can only lead me to one conclusion: the man is a total sellout. He has traded in his dignity for a seat at the table with the rich, white, far-left elites who rule the Democrat Party. He was once a legitimate Hero of the Civil Rights Movement, a man who put his life on the line for his beliefs. He has now fallen so far that he has accepted the position of a shiftless Stepin Fetchit for his Progressive masters.
But what is liberty without wisdom, and without virtue? It is the greatest of all possible evils; for it is folly, vice, and madness, without tuition or restraint.
Edmund Burke
Didn't the representative say he was a former police officer?
Bill Tuesday, April 27th at 1:38PM EST (link)Just goes to show you there are still current and former dirty police officer! No all the people who put their lives on the line are crooked, but this one who went into politics definitely is demonstrating he is crooked and a sell out!
Thank God! November 3, 2010. U.S. House, GOP 290, DEM 145; U.S. Senate, GOP 70, DEM 28, IND 2. Keep on praying!
His grandmother, Julia Carson
indyjohn Tuesday, April 27th at 2:49PM EST (link)got him a patronage gig with the Indiana Excise Police as an investigator. He wasn’t really a cop, although he claims repeatedly that he was. What we do know for certain is that he is a chronic liar.
But what is liberty without wisdom, and without virtue? It is the greatest of all possible evils; for it is folly, vice, and madness, without tuition or restraint.
Edmund Burke
His grandmother, Julia Carson
indyjohn Tuesday, April 27th at 2:49PM EST (link)got him a patronage gig with the Indiana Excise Police as an investigator. He wasn’t really a cop, although he claims repeatedly that he was. What we do know for certain is that he is a chronic liar.
But what is liberty without wisdom, and without virtue? It is the greatest of all possible evils; for it is folly, vice, and madness, without tuition or restraint.
Edmund Burke
Carson a Fraud
Bob_Miller Tuesday, April 27th at 3:21PM EST (link)The Carson family invited Louis Farrakhan to be a featured speaker at US Rep. Julia Carson’s funeral in Indy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KbjdZ3SSL8
Farrakhan is a known racist, except maybe not to US Rep. Andre Carson (Julia’s grandson) and the Rev. Wright. So any accusations of racism made by Andre Carson need to be seen in context.
Sincerely,
Bob Miller
Indianapolis, IN