ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal says he made a mistake in using the phrase “colored people” during a speech last month, but he is standing by the gist of his statement.
WAGA-TV (http://bit.ly/2epZIkh) reports that Deal was arguing in favor of a proposed constitutional amendment Oct. 3 when he said: “If you want to advance the state of colored people, start with their children.” The governor was speaking before educators at the Technical College System of Georgia.
Deal says he was “upset” about people who are opposed to the amendment and says he “misspoke.” He says he was referring to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, which has spoken out against the proposal.
Deal says the amendment would help poor, minority children graduate and get jobs.
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Information from: WAGA-TV, http://www.myfoxatlanta.com
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pick the one that he meant to say:
darkies
sambos
nits
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQzI3k39Cfw
Um…TPM, if you’re listening: please please please, no more photos of people standing in front of official seals, so it looks like they have halos.
I realize that Nathan Deal is old but to use a phrase that is 40-50 years old in reference to your modern up to date program just reminds people how far and how little Republicans are willing to work for advancement of P.O.C. Just mighty big of you honky.
I see a fancy, gold toilet seat. Befitting a man much in need of a swirly.