Did Ohio Dem Have a ‘Macaca Moment’?
- Posted on February 21, 2011 at 12:24pm by
Mike Opelka
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The term “macaca moment” (also spelled macaque) refers to an event in 2006 that derailed the re-election campaign of Virginia Senator George Allen. Allen’s use of the highly-charged, offensive term at a campaign event and the controversy that followed are credited with turning an almost certain re-election for the GOP Senator into a victory for Democrat Jim Webb. Will a politician in Ohio face a similar result following his insensitive and incendiary statements from the past weekend?
Social networking chats are a similar to a high-tech town hall meeting, allowing elected officials the ability to connect with the people they represent without having to face them. Ohio State Representative Bob Hagan was in one such social networking discussion with constituents over the weekend when he made what is being called a racist comment. Some the people in the “conversation” agreed with Hagan’s position on the union battle being waged in Wisconsin and headed to Ohio, others did not.
As the back and forth between Hagan and others in the discussion became a bit heated, with one poster saying;
“I’m guessing your from an entrenched area ripe with corruption. I don’t recognize your name as a Cuyahoga County resident, but I’m guessing you’re from the land of Traficant.”
Rep. Hagan’s reply;
The suburban Cleveland woman to whom that comment was directed has taken exception to it, calling Hagan’s use of Buckwheat racist. Hagan disagrees, and claims this is an attack from the Tea Party in an effort to make him look bad. That is an interesting position to take as it was Hagan who printed and used the word “Buckwheat” and suggested that a voter “take your personal shots, and shove them where the sun don’t shine.” In a follow-up interview Hagan has some choice words for both the Tea Party and his accusers;
“They are so full of —-. They’re so negative, these teabaggers.”
and
“I have no apologies for telling her to shove it where the sun don’t shine.”
So Mr. Hagan’s response to questions about his use of a potentially racially offensive term and a vulgar insult to voters is not to apologize for the insensitive behavior, but rather to pile on additional disrespectful and vulgar language. The term “teabagger” has been shown to be an offensive and distasteful insult that was frequently used on TV in an effort to marginalize the movement now-credited the sea change in last fall’s elections.
Bringing all of this back to the questionable word from Hagan’s online discussion. Here is the image that most Americans conjure up when they hear the word “Buckwheat.”
And from the UrbanDictionary – #1 definition of the word “Buckwheat” is not exactly flattering;
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moebetta
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 1:25pmi say that this would make a great campaign advertisement against this racist if he decides to run again…
Report Post »DonaldH
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 1:25pmGive me a flippin break!!! I just asked my 15 y/o son what the name “Buckwheat” meant to him and he said—- I’ve heard it before,,,is it a plant or something? and then followed up asking if he was a character on ‘King of the Hill”.. I’m nearly 50 y/o and when I refer to someone as “Buckwheat” it’s because they come across as a “rube” or country bumpkin…….
Report Post »curtmavi38
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 1:25pmThe democrates have an exemption,they can say what they want, black folk don‘t care as long as it’s not a republican, that’s the way it is folks.mehflorida
Report Post »RodT82721
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 1:21pmOh the hypocrisy, when Allan made that comment about the ‘macaca’ he was just speaking gibberish. The progressive’s had no idea it was an insult to anyone. They had to hit the “dictionary of seldom used terms’ to find a negative to use to start their bashing campaign. That’s Media Matters job!
But ‘Buckwheat’ has been a common label since those ‘little rascals’ shorts of the 40′s, like ‘Keystone cops’. Everyone over 50 knows the meaning! But we all know now that Dems don’t have to pay taxes, up hold laws, or worry about being racist. They are just that much better, then those horrible tea party attendees. That’s why all those MSNBC host, can sit there and call anyone they want any derogatory name they can muster, and be proud of it.
Report Post »mcpbob
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 1:19pmthe real racists are being revealed…. wait when Herman Cain and Allen West run for president…sharpton and jackson will find a way to paint them white so he can use the race card… this is funny watching the Dems self destruct now, as their progressive ways are being shown to the world for all to see, … as they spin out of control they get more aggressive.. Soros is freaking out….. and the rest of the house of cards start to fall…. NOW IS THE TIME TO increase the pressure and take them all out while we have them on the run….. like a boxers knees given out don’t let them get back on their feet, keep the pressure and go for the knock out…….
Report Post »smithclar3nc3
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 1:17pmDemocrats founded the KKK
Report Post »Liberal progressive re segregated the military ,barred blacks from ivy league colleges,and push for a eugeneic program to weed out their societies unwanted.
I’ld say Hagan is just a good ole fashion progressive democrat
JUSTANOTHEROPINION
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 1:08pmThat is correct INSIPID and just to add you won’t here it on Most Slanted Nes Broadcasting Company either.
Report Post »takemout
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 1:07pmIf a conservative or even a Republican were to use this obvious racial slur, they would be crucified by the press and rightly so. So, where are Brian Williams, Katie Couric, Dianne Sawyer and Butch Maddow now?
Report Post »DoremusRJessup44
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 1:07pmI’m more concerned that we have a U.S. politician who can’t elequate past using the term Buckwheat and “full of sh*t.” Seriously? That’s the most intelligent thing you can come up with? “Shove it where the sun don’t shine?” This guy proves that the U.S. population is dumming down.
Report Post »dailey4jesus
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 6:05pmIt is exactly in line with the signs those classy teachers and union reps had. They have the same foul mouth and vocabulary based on 100 of the most base words in use. These are the folks who are teaching the kids in WI. I would be homeschooling my kids or getting out of WI FAST!
Report Post »UpstateNYConservative
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 1:06pmYou watch–some troll will post here that putting up the photo is US being racist.
Report Post »uncleherbert
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 1:04pmThe race of color had better wake up, they are being used. Study history you will find the democrat party was the party of hate, the KKK and the most raciast. Abe was a republican search for youself, but ck the right soarces.
Report Post »dailey4jesus
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 6:08pmAbraham Lincoln used the Republican party as surely as John McCaine does. Listen to the Lincoln-Douglas debates. Get them from your library. It is mortifying that people hold Lincoln up as a great President. He was a consommate politician who would use ANY means to get elected. He deplores the Republicans and upholds slavery in the most foul way. Don’t take my word for it. Go listen to HIS OWN WORDS yourself !
Report Post »Puddle Duck
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 10:44pmYou are an idiot D4J…..you really need to read up on Linmcoln…he was appalled by slavery….He was in many ways a great President….he saved the USA’s bacon in the civil war, no doubt about it. The southern Democrats were the ones that threatened to sucede from the Union if Lincoln was elected Prez in 1860……they followed through on that threat since they knew Lincoln was a commited abolitionist and work tirelessly to reverse that wrong….it’s interesting to note that after the defeat of the Confederate States the southern democrats vowed to fight on by forming the KKK, a terrorist group that would target blacks and whites with the hopes of keeping people in check….that was pretty effective for 100 years more or less.
Report Post »hauschild
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 1:03pmThe photo says it all – hilarious!
Report Post »Kevin
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 12:59pmOk who caught that picture of me when I heard Obama won?
Report Post »ItsallaboutJesus
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 9:03pmRofl
Report Post »pugsly84
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 12:49pmOH OH I think a beer summit is in the works! lol Just hope the COOTUS (community organizer of the united states didnt hear this story!
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 1:01pmYeah, the “Cootie” is going to be sending out invitations, alright!
Report Post »kspatriot
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 12:49pmThe Republicans don’t need a quorum to vote on non-budgetary legislation, so I’d just start ramming through a bunch of stuff that the Republicans know will piss-off the democtrats, forcing them to return back to Wisconsin.
Report Post »kspatriot
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 12:49pmThe way I understand it, they don’t need a quorum to vote on non-budgetary legislation, so I’d just start ramming through a bunch of stuff that the Republicans know will piss-off the democtrats, forcing them to return back to Wisconsin.
Report Post »SublimeOne
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 1:13pm@KSPATRIOT
Report Post »You know that just might work. Of course the know nothings outside the capitol building would tell them to stay away. To SHOW they’re solidarity for the unions. The R’s would be able to get all sorts of good things passed by the time the crowd outside sobbered up!!!!!
ozz
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 3:35pmThat is what I have been thinking for days. Turn your adversary’s actions to your advantage. How about some gun legislation. Make Wisconsin an open carry state like Alaska and Arizona. That will bring them running :D :D :D
Report Post »Nigel2
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 12:46pmJust for fun when stories like this come up, I go to CNN.com and do a quick search to see if they want to cover it.
As usual, the search for Rep. Hagan racial slur and Rep. Hagan buckwheat produces no results. Go figure. Way to be neutral CNN
Report Post »EqualJustice
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 12:48pmNotice even the TROLLS avoid this one…
Report Post »Insipid
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 12:55pmSee above comment :+) I would bet even if you search the sites tomorrow it won’t be covered as well.
Report Post »Its Gonna Getcha
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 12:46pmBuckwheat can also be a funny word because even if you don’t have a racist bone in your body, Buckwheat is still hilarious in The Little Rascals.
Report Post »Nigel2
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 12:50pmIt depends on who you ask. It is not for me to play the PC role, but that portrayal IS offensive to some people. Mostly Black. Look at the roles he played in the little rascals. Wide eyed scared in the dark…
Report Post »Insipid
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 12:53pmMany would say the Buckwheat charachter in “The LIttle Rascals” was racist in itself. He was the lest articulate of the whole gang. I can remember in the early 90s some networks who carried The Little Rascals would not show the episodes with Buckwheat. The same holds true for the Tom and Jerry cartoons that had the lare woman resembling Aunt Jemima. I am with you and I never considered the episodes racist but there are many thin skinned people who would debate us all day long.
Report Post »Its Gonna Getcha
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 1:19pm@Nigel2 & @Insipid – point taken. To me it’s not as bad as “Uncle Tom”. That’s completely derogatory and it is very offensive to hear it. But growing up, my friends and I found plenty of funny things about Buckwheat, and you have to keep it in context with The Little Rascals. Even the little girl was imitating “women of that time” to an extent. Remember, part of the underlyinig humor was that the kids were MUCH smarter than they let on.
Report Post »UpstateNYConservative
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 1:29pmWhile the characters of Buckwheat and Farina were grossly stereotyped, the Rascals showed that white children could easily be together with black children. None of the kids were ever mean to Buckwheat and Farina, making them the endless brunt of jokes, racist name-calling, and cruel pranks.
The same with the black chef in the Three Stooges. That poor guy always ended up suffering for the Stooges’ mishaps and incompetence. Again, he was never a target for maliciousness. I still can’t watch those episodes, most notably with the Stooges as plumbers, without feeling sorry for that poor chef getting all but drowned.
Also, those series were made during the Depression. The idea of a black man having a job (both in reality and for the episodes) was, in a sense, a liberal concept for the time. Heck, the Stooges themselves were all Jewish, and had to use stage names (Moe Howard’s real name was Moses Howerstein, if I recall correctly).
We came a long way since those times, only to regress again. This time it’s a Dem, and I hope he’s called to account for it.
Report Post »PoohbearA2
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 1:45pmI’ve had the nickname Buckwheat since I was a toddler, I’m white, because my hair was wild when I was little. I know that nothing racist was meant by it. All in how you use it I guess.
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 2:37pmI’m offended by the sterotyping of Spanky, The White Fat kid, and Alfalfa the buck toothed skinny kid with a cowlick, and Butch the bully and Froggy the kid who obviously smoked three packs a day. I was also very offended at Eddie Murphy spoofing Buhwheat “Wuking pa nub” NOT
Report Post »proantisocialist
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 12:45pmgod dont the people of color get who the real racist are yet?
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 12:42pmWe need to hold these people (all politicians) accountable for their words and actions and show them in the true light and replace them with people of Honor.
Report Post »TRONINTHEMORNING
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 12:38pmPathetic libs…Just had DAVID HOROWITZ on my show and you all need to check out this website of his…www.discoverthenetworks.com
Report Post »uncleherbert
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 12:55pmDAVID HOROWITZ , one great american!
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 12:57pm“Pathetic libs…Just had DAVID HOROWITZ on my show and you all need to check out this website of his…www.discoverthenetworks.com
Pathetic libs…Just had DAVID HOROWITZ on my show and you all need to check out this website of his. http://www.discoverthenetworks.com
(Put a space before and after the web address to make it a hyperlink.)
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 12:36pmWonder what size his mouth is? His foot fits nicely in it.
Report Post »hifi74
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 5:35pmI believe that would be a size 13
Report Post »Welcome Black Carter
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 12:30pmYou can’t make this stuff up… a liberal calling tea party members negitive…
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 12:30pmOnce again a democrat gets caught getting their foot and leg into their own mouths, and I will honestly be suprised if anything is done to them. To use such derogatory terms, at the least shows not only a lack of decorum, respect, and humanity, it shows the true darkness and hatred of others that lies inside their very beings.
Report Post »Insipid
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 12:39pmAnother fine example that money/power cant buy class.
Report Post »bullcrapbuster
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 1:09pmHe will not lose many votes. Liberals vote Democrat whether the candidate is racist or not.
Report Post »IntheKnowOG
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 2:54pmIt’ll get just as much traction as the lefty racists in Palm Springs.
Report Post »MOVETERAN
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 4:26pm@ Snowleopard
Report Post »I would pay good money to see a Dem stick there entire foot and leg in their mouth.
Insipid
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 12:28pmWe won’t hear about this on PSNBC or Commie News Network
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 12:31pmSad yet very true, this kind of insult shows just how much the Democrats and progressives feel they are above the rest of America; to make such claims, and expect to get away shows how much of a hatered and contempt for others they really have and hold into their hearts.
Report Post »proudconservative
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 12:53pmIf this would have been a Republican they would have already submitted their resignation.
Report Post »bullcrapbuster
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 12:57pmYep state television(nbc,abc,msnbc,etc.) will ignore this.
Report Post »cnsrvtvj
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 12:59pmWe sure won’t Inspid, and of course……it‘s the Tea Party’s fault. These liberals never give up. I can’t believe people on these social networking sites fail to realize that everyone can see what you post.
http://www.donsmithshow.com – see the get hypocrisy moving video
Report Post »hifi74
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 1:06pmSurprise surprise surprise, is it really a shock to hear such hateful and shameful racism and rhetoric coming out of the mouths of these progressives? I’m thinking no…..
Report Post »Lloyd Drako
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 1:12pmWhen I hear the word “buckwheat,” I think of a tasty and nutritious grain that is commonly used to make pancakes. I can’t imagine why the rest of you think of the young Bob Marley.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 1:18pmThe truth always comes out in “unguarded” moments … Dems try to act all embracing .. as long as you keep your place!
Report Post »Cymry
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 1:20pmbeing an ohio native myself, i have found it to be a state that covers the spectrum politically. one observation stands out and that is that the leftists are in the minority but try to appear as though they are the majority which would seem to translate to leftists in general. they seem to be afflicted with a type of napoleon syndrome and i say it’s time for them to have thier political waterloo.
Report Post »Cobra Blue
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 1:21pmCorrection…..Caca moment when dealing with Democrats.
Report Post »Steverino
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 1:21pmDRAKO -
Report Post »That was pretty damn funny!
Yep, if this were a Repub, they’d be marching and picketing his house as we speak, and it would be all over the MSM.
Gotta love a healthy double standard!
Steve
http://stephencharles-poppin-off.blogspot.com/
gobluebuckeye
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 1:36pmReally some reported my post because I said (buttocks) but using the A word with $$ instead of SS. Seriously folks grow the heck up. Who ever reported my post is a liberal scum bag.
Anyways,……
Is it literally impossible for anyone on the left to take credit for any thing they have done wrong. It drives me nuts that they have no accountability for their own actions. Its no wonder this guy has to blame the Tea Party because he probably looks at hims self and is shameful of the man he has become, but instead of blaming self, and self actions and choices, he blames the innocent others.
I hope this statement was not too offensive for any one.
seriously who ever reported me for using the other word for Buttocks but spelled with a double dollar sign instead of a double ss. go back to your hippie commune
Report Post »BuckwheatA2
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 1:40pmOMG I have to change my tag. My dad has been calling me Buckwheat since I was little because of my wild hair. I had no idea people really used it as a racial slur! Bummer I always kinda thought my knickname was funny. Guess not.
Report Post »Dale
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 1:58pmInsipid;
The word is out on the REAL media. People know and Hagan is in trouble.
Report Post »tifosa
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 2:44pmQuick, what was the name of the Republican candidate who called President Obama “Buckwheat?” Don’t know? Neither did I…because it wasn’t in the so-called MSM nor on Fox. Go figure.
Report Post »Creestof
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 3:04pmIt’s funny, but off topic…my sister and I were looking at buying a new house in a new housing tract together in California a number of years ago…we backed out of the deal when we discovered our house was going to be on “Buckwheat Street.”
Report Post »hifi74
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 3:29pmHey Tifosa, as you sit back and try to stir up trouble there is one big problem with your example there. Well I will let that candidate speak for himself
“A statesman is supposed to think of today, tomorrow and the future. I’m a human being. I am prone to make mistakes. This one was a mistake,” Poitier said.
Poitier also said he was considering a call to the White House to apologize.
It’s no excuse for saying it but the difference is after saying it, he realized that it was a mistake to say something like that and promptly apologized for it unlike the hypocrat here. Instead of saying “Ya know what that was wrong of me to say I’m sorry” he instead continued to insult and act as if he did nothing wrong. That is the big difference. SO your argument is stupid and pretty much baseless. Slink away Tifosa because you are in over your head here at the Blaze.
Report Post »tifosa
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 3:36pmHahahaha, yeh? point made then :)
Report Post »HillBillySam1
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 3:54pmHey, if the Congressman feels “Froggy” he should just jump……but don’t whine and cry when you get all “Spanky” from the Tea Party people…….sorry, I couldn’t resist…….I couldn’t come up with anything “Alfalfa”…..
Report Post »waggie
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 4:15pmI don‘t think it’s funny what the Rep. said to the poster, but I have to say the picture up above is hilarious!
Report Post »MOVETERAN
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 4:24pmNow wait a second here. PC only applies to those people who created the rules. You guys just didn’t get the memo stating that racism and hate speech and negative politacal rhetoric only applies to those white hillbilly conservatives that make up The Tea Party. Geez, where were you when they aired the special on Mathew’s show and Shultz had it on his radio program. You guys just so missed the boat on this one. Slow pokes.
Oh by the way I am one of them there white hillbilly conservatives.
Report Post »tower7femacamp
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 4:44pmLOL that picture of Buckwheat can still make me laugh
Report Post »and yes referencing somebody to Buckwheat is a racial slur
but not as bad as saying he was jewish…..
azmomof6
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 5:26pmTo be fair, they should have posted a picture of the woman he was referring to and we could see if there is a resemblance or not. For the record, I think that is one darn cute kid!
Report Post »HillBillySam1
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 6:18pmMOVETERAN, is you is or is you ain’t some of my kin???
Report Post »Tony Cat
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 7:09pmWhat do you expect from the Party that Founded the KKK! & the Party that OPPOSED Civil Rights! The Dems haven’t changed. This is how you talk when you don’t respect a People. Dems are STILL holding down the Black Community with Welfare, food stamps – and NO School Vouchers.
They have been harvesting the Black vote since JFK! WAKE UP my African Friends! Listen to your Black Conservative friends!! You may be Free, but they still got the Shackles on your mind!!
Free yourself!!
Report Post »MOVETERAN
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 7:55pm@Hillbilly
We mights be kin.
Report Post »DisillusionedDaily
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 9:00pmI am a conservative, a member of the TeaParty movement and a loyal American, Mr. Congressman, and I find your racist remark to be repugnant!
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