Idiot Of The Day: Representative Steve King

Can I get a drum roll please? Today’s Idiot Of The Day Award goes to Representative Steve King (R-IA) for comparing an even bigger racist wing nut Representative,?Steve Scalise (R-LA), to Jesus. As if the good Lord hasn’t gotten enough misrepresentation from the Republican demagogue machine.

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In 2002, Scalise was a headline speaker at an event organized by former Klansman nut and current?active racist David Duke. The event was under the banner of European-American Unity and Rights Organization.?It is considered a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center. Crooks And Liars confirms that he spoke at the event, all the while pretending to be ignorant of the organization’s racist agenda. Scalise spoke of eliminating slush funds and cutting taxes for the middle class to the delight of white supremacists attending the event.

Needless to say, this has created political backlash for Scalise, because there are even conservatives who are not too keen on their elected officials having ties to white supremacy. However, instead of his Republican colleagues distancing themselves from him, many have ignorantly supported him. Especially Steve King, who went as so far to compare his actions to that of Jesus. According to Crooks And Liars King, when discussing Scalise’s actions to the Washington Post.?said:

“Jesus dined with tax collectors and sinners.?It’s not the healthy who need a doctor, it’s the sick. Given that piece of Scripture, and understanding that Scalise probably wasn’t staffed thoroughly, I could understand how something like this happened. But I know his heart, I’ve painted houses with him post-Katrina, and I know he is a good man.”

Mr. King, theres a huge difference between repenting sinners and vocal white supremacists. How stupid are you sir? Do you actually believe what you have said on this matter or are you making a half a**ed attempt to get out of jail free card for your racist buddy? Either way you are now the proud recipient of the dubious honor of Idiot Of The Day. Mr King, and to any other idiots who think Jesus would hangout with white supremacists, I highly suggest you read your Bible.


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Dave Christopher resides in Harlem with his partner actress and musician Carla Ogden.Together they are dedicated to many progressive causes. He is a fan of the New York Giants and a professional wrestling enthusiast. He loves music and biking.