* I despise national politics, particularly the talking heads on the cable teevee. And I hate feeling like I need to post stuff like this, but I dinged Duckworth yesterday, so here we go…
Before launching a broadside against Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Fox News host Tucker Carlson acknowledged that it’s not easy to go after a Purple Heart recipient who lost both her legs while serving her country in Iraq.
“You’re not supposed to criticize Tammy Duckworth in any way because she once served in the military,” Carlson said Monday night.
That didn’t stop him from calling Duckworth, a contender to be presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s running mate, “a deeply silly and unimpressive person” and suggesting that she and other Democratic leaders “actually hate America.”
More…
“It’s long been considered out of bounds to question a person’s patriotism. It’s a very strong charge, and we try not ever to make it. But in the face of all of this, the conclusion can’t be avoided. These people actually hate America. There’s no longer a question about that,” Carlson claimed.
His full remarks are here.
* First of all, she didn’t just serve in the military…
Maj. Ladda “Tammy” Duckworth remembers seeing a ball of flame after an RPG hit her helicopter, and wondering why her legs couldn’t work the control pedals.
“I found out later the pedals were gone, and so were my legs,” she said.
The 36-year-old Illinois Army National Guard pilot was returning from a mission Nov. 12 when the attack occurred. Before the attack, Duckworth said, she had flown more than 120 combat hours during her eight months in Iraq without incident.
But that day insurgents scored a direct hit on her Black Hawk, seriously wounding her and another guardsman inside. Doctors told her she lost nearly half the blood in her body and almost lost her right arm as well.
“I didn’t know I was hurt,” she said. “We had started taking some small-arms fire, and I turned to my co-pilot and said we could be in for some trouble. As the words left my mouth, there was a big fireball at my knees.”
To be clear, her records in politics and in government are totally fair game. Her political abilities ought to be questioned.
* Her response…
Thoughts?
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- Curious citizen - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 1:06 pm:
Well, I detest Tucker Carlson and the network he works for. His quote, “It’s long been considered out of bounds to question a person’s patriotism. It’s a very strong charge, and we try not ever to make it,” is laughable. His network questions the patriotism all the time.
- slow down - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 1:06 pm:
Carlson’s comments are a disgrace obviously. The attack that she “hates” her country says something about who Carlson is, and nothing about Duckworth.
- Pundent - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 1:07 pm:
=“You’re not supposed to criticize Tammy Duckworth in any way because she once served in the military,”=
Sure you can criticize Duckworth. No public official is immune from legitimate criticism. But nothing in Carlson’s remarks had anything to do with her time as an elected official or policy positions she may have taken. His comments are nothing more than lazy pandering. I’m not sure how any Republican’s cause is advanced by claiming that a disabled veteran hates America.
- IrishPirate - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 1:08 pm:
This is 2020 I try to avoid having thoughts, but her response was pitch perfect.
I’m not a big fan of her political skills, but if Uncle Joe picks her for VP she’s going to drive the right crazy.
Plus Trump hates women and she’s a woman who served–unlike him.
- 47th Ward - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 1:08 pm:
Tucker and his pay masters have been questioning the patriotism of everyone who disagrees with them for as long as they’ve been on the air. Out of bounds? Not when they’re talking about Democrats. You can look it up and replay the tapes if you don’t believe me.
I read recently that this guy might run for President in 2024. By then the national GOP will be mostly racists and Q Anon disciples so he will be perfectly poised to lead it to its next landslide defeat.
- Curious citizen - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 1:08 pm:
I meant to say, “His network questions the patriotism OF DEMOCRATS all the time.”
- Lucky Pierre - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 1:09 pm:
Can anyone imagine the national conversation about Washington DC changing its name, removing the Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial at the same time Mount Rushmore is sandblasted?
Senator Duckworth can
- West Side the Best Side - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 1:10 pm:
No caveat about taking a deep breath before commenting? Carlson’s good buddy wants to keep statues of people who hated our country so much they waged actual war against it. Lot of real hypocrites being discussed today.
- TooManyJens - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 1:11 pm:
Seriously. The entire electoral strategy of the right wing hinges on telling people that Democrats hate America and everything it stands for at every opportunity.
- Yeet - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 1:12 pm:
Can we really label the guy with the largest cable news audience in America as a “yakker”?
You’re naive to downplay his influence like that and even more naive to think a large segment of America doesn’t agree with him that Senator Duckworth, whose service to the country is obviously admirable, is absolutely dead wrong about this issue and 100% worthy of the criticism.
- Cheryl44 - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 1:14 pm:
So a deeply silly person who only has a job because of who his parents were says what?
- RNUG - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 1:16 pm:
The attack is in the gray area of politics.
Personally, I respect her service and sacrifice, but I wouldn’t vote for her.
- efudd - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 1:17 pm:
Don’t see the outrage.
Trump vehemently, and successfully attacked Gold Star families in 2016. Didn’t hurt him the least.
His Pravda doing the same with an veteran who lost both legs in combat can’t be that much of a stretch.
Waiting for the VFW to condemn Goofy’s remarks anytime now.
- IrishPirate - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 1:17 pm:
Duckworth is a Trumpian nightmare.
Female.
Wounded combat vet.
Mixed race, but her dad’s family goes all the way back to revolutionary times.
She’ll drive them nutz.
Her response was perfect.
I’m not generally impressed with her political skills, but she does have a story.
- Rich Miller - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 1:17 pm:
===You’re naive to downplay his influence like that===
Wasn’t downplaying his influence. But yakkers gonna yak.
- Gooner - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 1:19 pm:
RNUG, while reasonable people can support her or not support her, her love and sacrice for the country should not be questioned.
I’m really tired of the whole “they must hate America” thing.
Rather than discuss policy, they want to revert to the ridiculous.
- Rich Miller - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 1:19 pm:
===the guy with the largest cable news audience in America===
The Cubs outdraw the Sox. Doesn’t mean they’re a better team.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 1:22 pm:
Alleged high ratings doesn’t mean anyone is less of who they are.
Carlson pushes racist thoughts and ideals.
It’s his schtick.
Also, ratings, you can have high ratings and be in complete counter to the majority of what people are thinking.
It’s not like 51% of America is watching Carlson, lol
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 1:24 pm:
=== Can we really label the guy … as a “yakker”?===
Me, personally, I use the term “talking heads”
Good ratings, bad ratings, smart show, silly show.., they’re taking heads to me.
Many times, interchangeable.
- efudd - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 1:25 pm:
One look at Carlson and you can tell his hands have never seen a blister, forget about combat.
He’s going to question her patriotism?
Meanwhile, his demigod brags about trying to avoid STD’s while Vietnam raged.
All you old white conservatives who “stand for the flag and kneel for the cross” need to understand you are being sold a bill of goods directly from Moscow.
And you’re happily buying in bulk.
- efudd - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 1:28 pm:
“the guy with the largest cable audience in America”
This was also a country that got swept away by the Macarena.
Our tastes as a nation are circumspect at best.
- Fly like an eagle - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 1:30 pm:
Any fans out there? Did Carlson get around to talking about the bounty on our troops?
- Bourbon Street - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 1:32 pm:
Sen. John McCain said it best (see Rich’s link about the headline): “reprehensible”. There’s nothing wrong with Carlson criticizing Duckworth on political issues, but questioning her patriotism is reprehensible.
Sadly, @efudd is right—Trump successfully attacked the Gold Star family and his attack did not hurt him in the least. Saxby Chambliss beat Max Cleland. These kinds of attacks work which is why a jerk like Carlson will probably get away with his horrendous comments and not lose a single viewer.
- here we go again - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 1:33 pm:
Tucker Carlson is easily the most thoughtful and intellectually honest political commentator in America today.
- Amalia - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 1:34 pm:
oh, his tv buddy Jones tried to bat cleanup, but did not help. Tucker, you just helped Tammy.
- Huh? - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 1:36 pm:
Tucker is puckering up to his tramp in chief. Pandering to one viewer.
I read about it this morning. Decided there were more problems to get excited about than a trampian yapping lap dog flapping his gums.
Duckworth’s response was perfect.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 1:36 pm:
===… is easily the most thoughtful and intellectually honest political commentator in America today.===
… and yet his cataloged racist remarks led to advertisers leaving his show.
If you support his racist thoughts…
- DuPage Daniel - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 1:36 pm:
Trump tomorrow:
She was a war hero because she lost her legs.
I like people who don’t lose their legs okay?
- Demoralized - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 1:43 pm:
==and 100% worthy of the criticism==
He questioned her patriotism. He called her an America hater. You really believe that’s legitimate? It’s garbage and Carlson is a hack.
- Lucky Pierre - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 1:43 pm:
This month Tucker Carlson broke the record for the highest ratings of any show in cable news history?
The show is popular because he also attacks the absurdities of many Republicans in office nightly.
Who would have thought criticizing both sides would be so popular?
- Demoralized - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 1:43 pm:
==Tucker Carlson is easily the most thoughtful and intellectually honest political commentator in America today.==
That was snark right?
- Lester Holt’s Mustache - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 1:46 pm:
Don’t try to tell us that this hatred towards American service members doesn’t represent the republican party or republican voters, because it absolutely does. His TV ratings (and trump’s R approval ratings) are proof
- Ducky LaMoore - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 1:47 pm:
Projection, plain and simple. The man’s brain simply cannot comprehend it’s own ignorance.
- OK Boomer - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 1:47 pm:
If Duckworth and Democratic leaders hate America then how does Carlson think those who love America behave? By avoiding drafts and dividing this once great nation?
- Demoralized - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 1:56 pm:
Ugh. I’ll try again. Three comments and they aren’t posting.
Carlson’s claim that Duckworth is unpatriotic is indefensible. Period.
- Demoralized - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 2:08 pm:
==The attack is in the gray area of politics.==
There’s nothing gray about it. Attacking a disabled war vet as unpatriotic is not gray. It’s crystal clear wrong.
- JS Mill - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 2:11 pm:
=Can anyone imagine the national conversation about Washington DC changing its name, removing the Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial at the same time Mount Rushmore is sandblasted?=
Yes, I can imagine the conversation. I don’t get the vapors everytime someone wants to have a conversation or has an opinion that I disagree with.
I relish the chance to debate and discuss, that is what patriots do. We don’t hide in a bunker when the meanies show up.
The far left and far right have become intolerable in their intolerance and delicate fee fees.
America was great when we could handle the concept of ‘loyal dissent”.
And, I am pretty sure we won’t be knocking down the Washington monument or sanitizing the Founding Fathers anytime soon.
There is a serious difference between those who were actively traitorous and attacked the USA and people who practiced the norms of their time, even if repugnant by our standards.
- Froganon - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 2:13 pm:
What efudd said. Faux News only delivers personal attacks on the patriotism and character of anyone who doesn’t tow the propaganda line. Tucker delivers all the hate old, white conservatives and evangelical “christians” who watch him love to feed on.
- Fist Amdt Lawyer - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 2:14 pm:
I don’t think anyone can question the price Tammy has paid for our country.
But are lies about her patriotism any worse than her lie that President Trump praised dead traitors during his speech at Mt. Rushmore?
I don’t think so.
Sorry, Tucker, but Tammy has paid a tremendous price defending American. And sorry, Tammy, President Trump did not make one mention of dead confederates at his Mt. Rushmore speech.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 2:16 pm:
Oh - Lucky Pierre -
=== Can anyone imagine the national conversation about Washington DC changing its name, removing the Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial at the same time Mount Rushmore is sandblasted?===
Here’s the thing…
We *all* can say we feel that the founding fathers and revolutionary heroes are not the same as the traitors…
… what Trump and others like Trump are saying that you can’t remove *any* because the vandalism of the founding fathers must end.
That’s the rub.
How this is being politicized from the obvious to the cover of vandals to protect the unworthy is protecting… systemic and institutional racism… by its own definition.
It’s like accepting the racist ideals because you can’t understand the difference between the traitors and the founders.
Surprised you decided to opine as you did. Huh.
- LakeCo - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 2:18 pm:
Sure, a double amputee Purple Heart veteran is “deeply silly” and unpatriotic. Because you know who is Serious and Brave and Loves America? The guy who sits behind a desk making a face like he’s trying to remember if he put his underwear on rightside out and spews propoganda and racist garbage for a living…
- Token Conservative - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 2:21 pm:
Senator Duckworth is a hero. That is not to be questioned. But her political positions, lack of depth on issues, and statements questioning whether this country should honor the contributions of George Washington are all fair game and deeply troubling. She’s a political and policy lightweight and doesn’t belong one heartbeat away from the Oval Office.
- Justin - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 2:32 pm:
I strongly agree with Sen. Duckworth here. Tucker’s just a disgrace to the USA.
- OneMan - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 2:38 pm:
This is one huge difference between the US and Canada, thanks to some business stuff I have been to Ottawa ON a few times and have visited most of the museums and historical there.
To borrow a phrase that I have heard George Will use, the Canadians look at their history with ‘dry eyes’, consistently they look at the impacts of their actions and what they have gotten wrong along with what they have gotten right. Anytime you look at anyone in history (and life in general) without looking at the whole person you are bound to be disappointed.
That all being said, Tucker is a tool
- Candy Dogood - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 2:39 pm:
Tucker Carlson is a millionaire who is the son of millionaires who were the children of millionaires who were the children of millionaires.
And now he makes money inciting poor, lower middle class, and middle class conservatives into supporting a system of government that only serves the heirs of the already rich.
Of course a man with no history of service to his country attacks a decorated veteran. He’s afraid of the mirror. Afraid of the craven and worthless coward he sees staring back at him. A man who has done nothing to make the world better for him having lived in it.
- JS Mill - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 2:41 pm:
=But are lies about her patriotism any worse than her lie that President Trump praised dead traitors during his speech at Mt. Rushmore?=
Trump’s support for confederate generals and symbols is well established by his own words and deeds. The confederates were traitors. So, she isn’t lying.
- Practical Politics - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 2:42 pm:
I had a friend, now deceased, Navy veteran, Viet Nam, former POW.
Following a parade, Duckworth, then campaigning for US Senate, visited the local veteran’s post. My friend told Duckworth that he respected her service, but could not vote for her due to her politics. Plain and simple.
It is possible to separate Duckworth’s military service from her politics. She is left of center and occasionally makes public statements that make you wince. Calling for a national dialogue on George Washington is one such gaffe. There are no Confederate generals at Mount Rushmore and contrary to Duckworth’s blanket statement Trump never addressed those individuals by name during his speech. He referred to Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Roosevelt.
This was not one of Duckworth’s better interviews.
- Gooner - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 2:43 pm:
Lucky P, if you televised a train wreck, it would likely get good ratings.
That’s no defense for his appalling comments about Sen. Duckworth.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 2:54 pm:
- Practical Politics -
Do you think all confederate monuments need to go?
Thanks.
- @misterjayem - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 2:55 pm:
It says something about the nation’s political polarization that Carlson’s comments won’t change a single vote either way.
– MrJM
- Lester Holt’s Mustache - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 2:58 pm:
== America was great when we could handle the concept of ‘loyal dissent”.==
When was that, exactly? Was it in 72’ when republicans doubted the patriotism of WW2 veteran George McGovern? Or when they smeared US Army veterans Walter Mondale and Mike Dukakis? Or when they insulted and demeaned the service of Vietnam veterans John Kerry and Max Cleland? Or when they turned their backs on former POW John McCain in favor of a draft-dodger? Conservative hatred of the majority of US military veterans is a not a new thing that just started a few years ago. They’re quick to mouth platitudes, but history proves that they only ever loved American troops that agree with them 100% of the time.
- Silennt Majoritu - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 3:00 pm:
So all the things she did while employed at the state get shuffled under the carpet? I’m sure all the people who filed complaints might have a thing to say about that…
- So_Ill - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 3:01 pm:
==- Token Conservative - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 2:21 pm:
Senator Duckworth is a hero. That is not to be questioned. But her political positions, lack of depth on issues, and statements questioning whether this country should honor the contributions of George Washington are all fair game and deeply troubling. She’s a political and policy lightweight and doesn’t belong one heartbeat away from the Oval Office.==
Yeah, she’s certainly no Donald Trump, that’s for sure…
/snark
- Practical Politics - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 3:15 pm:
@Lester Holt’s Mustache:
Kerry’s military service was demeaned by his own comrades in the Swift Boat program as well as others who were angry about his anti-war activities and his tossing his medals. Major mistakes were made by his political handlers who tried to market Kerry as a super patriot. It was a bad fit.
- dbk - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 4:11 pm:
I don’t watch Tucker Carlson (except for snippets now and then), but offhand I’d say he took the lazy man’s out in attacking Duckworth in this way. Nobody, but nobody has ever dared accuse her of hating her country.
If you want to attack her, spend time reviewing her record in the Senate and then call her out on her voting record, or for the legislation she’s signed on to, or for her support of veterans, or of working mothers …
But of course, Tucker Carlson and his ilk can’t be bothered with doing the hard work of actual political journalism.
- Levois J - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 4:22 pm:
I saw that segment on Tucker last night, it appeared he went after her the same way he went after the left who wants to take down any American statues whether of Confederates, Founding Fathers, Abolitionists, or even Christopher Columbus. I will never question her service and never thought anyone had. His “attack” was in response to her comments on what’s been going on lately with this unrest.
- Demoralized - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 4:36 pm:
==His “attack”==
His attack accused her of hating America and being unpatriotic. You ok with that?
- ;) - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 4:38 pm:
Tucker was spot on. Absolutely spot on.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 4:40 pm:
=== President Trump did not make one mention of dead confederates at his Mt. Rushmore speech.===
Trump feels banning the confederate flag by NASCAR is wrong.
So there’s that.
- Fixer - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 4:48 pm:
You mean Tucker Carlson, the former bowtie wearing guy from Crossfire on CNN that got so upset by Jon Stewart that he’s never worn a bowtie since and was so bad that CNN cancelled the show shortly after that interview? Yeah, guy is a major yakker that hasn’t had an original thought in about two decades of cable talkshow hosting. Duckworth’s response was perfect.
- AlfondoGonz - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 4:48 pm:
I appreciate that those trying to defend Carlson on this particular comment cannot do so with any intellectual honesty.
That Tucker’s “ratings” are one defense is not even worth comment.
That Duckworth opened herself to criticism ignores what the criticism was.
To say she’s wrong about it being appropriate to have a dialogue about removing confederate memorials? Go ahead.
To say she “hates America”?
Well, no one has defended that. And it’s because you can’t.
Your cowardly efforts to defend the crust while ignoring the pie are noted.
- QuincyPundit - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 5:48 pm:
Can we get a list of things we can criticize her for in light of her war injury?
It’s not intuitive how, because she was injured, we are somehow morally barred from pointing out that she holds silly political positions so we’re going to need a list.
- Anonymous - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 6:06 pm:
“…the highest rated show on cable news…” His ratings are roughly the same as” 90 day fiance” on TLC.
I’m not going to get to worked up about him.
- The Other Rich Hill - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 6:08 pm:
QuincyPundit - the talking head went way beyond attacking her political positions (whether silly or solid)…
Or perhaps you enjoy being told you hate America simply because someone disagrees with your positions.
Carlson has lost 6 major advertisers in the past week from Disney and T-Mobile to even conservative Papa John’s. He didn’t have that many to begin with.
There’s only so many ads Fox can run for “Stamps.com” and “Nutrisystem”.
- Pundent - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 6:14 pm:
I suspect that Biden will choose somebody other than Duckworth as his running mate. But I give her credit for going on Carlson’s show knowing that this would be the likely outcome. Frankly I’d encourage more Democratic politicians to do so. Not because it’s going to change the minds of viewers. It most certainly won’t. But it will further burnish the current Republican message which seems to focused on protecting the confederate flag and civil war monuments while ignoring a pandemic and racial inequality. Great message for the base. Not sure if it gets suburban soccer moms (and dads) on your side.
- QuincyPundit - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 6:18 pm:
Pundent, she wasn’t on his show.
- Pundent - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 6:19 pm:
=we are somehow morally barred from pointing out that she holds silly political positions so we’re going to need a list.=
You are more than free to do this. And you should. Health political debate and discussion is what democracy is all about. In fact I think that’s what she was advocating in her comments about Washington. Let’s talk about it. Criticizing her political positions should always be fair game. But to say she hates America simply because she’s a democrat is beyond lazy.
- M - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 6:20 pm:
“Rather than discuss policy, they want to revert to the ridiculous. ”
That is because their only policy is to destroy the federal government. They won’t tell you that because most people won’t like that they are doing behind the scenes.
- West Side the Best Side - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 6:58 pm:
You can certainly criticize anyone’s positions, but to suggest that someone taking those postions, especially by someone who best pal didn’t lose his bone spurs in the battlefield, hates America, is reprehensible.
- QuincyPundit - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 8:18 pm:
Tucker apologizes on his show tonight. Kidding. He was even more awesomer.
- Dotnonymous - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 8:39 pm:
Who would have thought criticizing both sides would be so popular? - Lucky Pierre
Russia and China…both.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 8:46 pm:
===He was even more awesomer.===
“Awesomer”
That explains so much.
Thank you.
- Dotnonymous - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 8:46 pm:
Tucker Carlson is a television play actor…perfectly handpicked for the role he was cast… by his mentor, the odious and hideous Roger Ailes…who perished from this Earth…but left a terrible and horrific stain.
- Token Conservative - Tuesday, Jul 7, 20 @ 9:41 pm:
==Yeah, she’s certainly no Donald Trump, that’s for sure…
/snark==
Not a Trump supporter.
- Commisar Gritty - Wednesday, Jul 8, 20 @ 9:02 am:
If you’ve ever seen Tuck talk about immigrants, you’d wish he would show a little bravery and put his white robe and cap on. Dude is a white supremacist, hiding behind the “I’m just asking questions” act he learned from Limbaugh.