(CNN) - Sarah Palin and John McCain chastised their supporters in 2008 who used the president's full name – Barack Hussein Obama – in a derisive tone.
Now it appears the former Alaska governor did just that.
In an interview with Fox News' Greta Van Susteren Wednesday, Palin said the "lamestream media" is asking more questions about Delaware Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell's background than it ever did about "Barack Hussein Obama."
"Funny… that we are learning more about Christine O'Donnell and her college years, her teenage years, and her financial dealings than anybody even bothered to ask about Barack Hussein Obama as a candidate and now as our president," Palin said.
When a Florida sheriff who was introducing then-candidate Palin in 2008 also referred to the Democratic nominee for president as "Barack Hussein Obama," a Palin spokesperson quickly issued a statement condemning the remarks.
"We do not condone this inappropriate rhetoric which distracts from the real questions of judgment, character, and experience that voters will base their decisions on this November," the spokesperson said then.
Of course, referring to the president's full name is on its face not a slur. But critics of the usage have long suggested detractors who use the president's full name are doing so to suggest the president is something other than American.
Is this woman for real or not. Does she actually think she would make a good president. She didn't complete her stinct as governor. She knows nothing about foreign policies except whats shes learned over the last 2 years and she can see Alaska from her back door. Not only that she trades tit for tat. She's a big cry baby and shes a big winner. She doesn't know what news she reads on a daily basis because she doesn't read any. She's only out for financial gain. The media has built her up to be a megastar which is a gross miscalculation, and last but not least, she calls herself a christian. Well apparently that exercism doesn't stop her from telling lies and mistating fact. Yeah some president. The GOP needs their heads examined!
Hey Sister Anita, I think she would be no better or worse than former President George W. Bush was. I think she should stick to her commentator job with Fox News.
Thursday, September 23rd 2010 at 2:07PM
Jen Fad
You right Sister Jen. I just get so frustrated with the media every day quoting something this crazy woman has to say, most of the times she maks no sense. My concern is there's no voice out there for us everyday. Yeah we come together everyday on forums like this, but we need a louder voice. Any suggestions. I think I'll post this question and see if I can get some answers.
Thursday, September 23rd 2010 at 4:49PM
anita moore
There are people who are speaking out against Palin, but do their voices get heard is the question? Anything Palin does generates publicity and that equals ratings! The media is biased and because they are owned by Republicans they aire what they want and who they want to be heard. CNN says they keep em honest, but at the end of the day its about what makes the company and owner money.
You're right Sister Jen, but therein lies the frustration. How do we get our voices heard. Even with black radio stations who only have a certain amount of followers are allowed to say but so much. ex: Steve Harvey, Rev Al etc and then are shut down. I wonder if there's a way to connect all black networks to establish some type of forum for African Americans to speak on and let more people hear, not necessarily only black people. I think I'll pass this on to Roland Martin and get his analogy. Thanks Sis for the feedback.
What about cable radio, but that takes even more money, eh? Please let us know what Brother Roland's two cents are on this.
Thursday, September 30th 2010 at 1:59PM
Jen Fad
Would be nice if he did respond, but he doesn't have a direct email dialog on his website. He post stuff and then directs people to respond or comment on his post, but I did leave a post and maybe he will respond but I really doubt it. I also tweeted him, but that forum is also for comments, so we'll see what happens, but I wouldn't count on anything. See Sis, thats what I mean about our voices being heard. But Imma keep trying the best way I know how.
Thursday, September 30th 2010 at 3:44PM
anita moore
