Michelle Malkin » Who was behind the Sambo smear?

Who was behind the Sambo smear?

By Michelle Malkin • September 8, 2008 12:30 PM

Over the weekend, I noted the scurrilous claim of a left-wing blogger who “reported” the hearsay rumor that Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin called Obama a “Sambo” and Hillary Clinton a “bitch.”

Even the nutballs at the Daily Kos deleted a posting about the smear.

But it’s still out there.

Who was behind the attack? Macranger takes a look at the Democrat political operatives who helped spread the smear.

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#446178

On September 8th, 2008 at 5:38 pm, AlohaGuy said:

This whole thing has Roves fingerprints all over it.

That fact that no fingerprints were found tells you they’re Rove’s.

ps – yes it’s a joke. Started in #72…
#446213

On September 8th, 2008 at 6:20 pm, Salt said:

On September 8th, 2008 at 4:40 pm, jsr said:

On September 8th, 2008 at 4:28 pm, Salt said:

Please tell me this is a joke.

Actually I’m hoping KOS and DU pick up on this and start passing it along. That would make them look even more insane than they do now.

Heh. Okay. For a moment I thought you might be a Kossite plant. (No doubt selected and trained by Karl Rove.)
#446215

On September 8th, 2008 at 6:24 pm, Salt said:

On September 8th, 2008 at 4:40 pm, ThackerAgency said:

Really, it isn’t against the law. It’s stupid to be offended if someone calls you Sambo (even if it is derogatory). Would it be LESS offensive if they called you ‘retarded’, or ’stupid’, or ‘ignorant’? Would it mean anything more if they switched the words?

I’m with ya. However none of this really matters anyway since there is no proof that Gov. Palin even said it.
#446229

On September 8th, 2008 at 6:31 pm, fulldroolcup said:

A few months back the MSM were complaining that Barack wasn’t giving the media access.

Don’t you remember how he said “C’mon, I’ve answered about eight questions already.”??

So here’s Palin, new to the MSM meatgrinder, and the libtards are complaining that after less than a week she’s not offering herself up for slaughter?

My answer: Eff You, libtards!
#446255

On September 8th, 2008 at 6:48 pm, navywife91 said:

Speaking of victimhood, that looks suspiciously like the card you’re trying to play.

Why is it that whenever the people here simply point out the hypocrisy of the left or the absolutely horrid treatment of Sarah Palin over the last week or so, you claim we’re playing the victim card? As I’ve stated before, I don’t believe Sarah sees herself as a victim, but it does in no way excuse the way she is being smeared in such a personal way. There is nothing to substantiate that she said “sambo”, but I don’t even think you addressed that.
#446274

On September 8th, 2008 at 6:58 pm, Hannibal said:

It must be lonely out there. Went to the Dick & Sharon Price link above and it says they only have 5 friends. Maybe they’re just not people persons? Dick is the one with the bushy eyebrows, right?

Be a Stand-up Guy
Vote Present in ‘08
sarc/off
#446283

On September 8th, 2008 at 7:02 pm, travlinman said:

The nutroots are still beside themselves and trying to find anything that will stick to Palin. Pretty soon they will begin to call her the “teflon lady”, because nothing sticks. They never consider the fact that their outrageous lies roll down Palin’s back like water off a duck. I did find a neat post over at Ben Smith’s Blog from “Pricklee Pete”. Cool name. Nice observation.

Here come the excuses again. Deja vu 2000 and 2004. The Libs know they’re in trouble again…hitched their wagon to yet ANOTHER donkey destined for the glue factory. The dems haven’t tricked more than 50% of the electorate to vote for their presidential nominee since Jimmy ran against Ford. History repeating itself. Boo hoo.

Posted By: Pricklee Pete | September 08, 2008 at 06:15 PM
#446348

On September 8th, 2008 at 7:47 pm, RetFireman said:

Let’s discuss some “Derrogatory” names that are on television, in the papers, on the radio at any time every day of every week of every month of every year…SHALL WE?

Cracka?

Whitey?

Redneck?

White-boy?

Why it is even prevalent in children’s movies. In the movie “Madagascar”, the zebra character, played by Chris Rock, loves the island sooooo much, that he claimed that it was “Cracka-lackin”.

Gee…so the reason that the island was such a paradise was because it was devoid of white people? And this is ok terminology to have in an animated children’s film?

I have heard this term used MANY times on television in various shows and NEVER spoken by anyone who was not black.

SO tell me, trolls and other race-baiters…why is there no outcry against the BLATANT racism and “Derrogatory” terms that are used on a daily basis?

Would it be ok if, in the next childrens movie, a character comes out and proclaims a location to be wonderful simply because it is “N*****-lackin”?

Hypocrites. Stinking hypocrites.
#446382

On September 8th, 2008 at 8:09 pm, brad_sk said:

On September 8th, 2008 at 5:30 pm, L.N. Smithee said:
…Palin is and Thomas was targeted for character assassination for the same reason: ….

Agreed, but character assaisnation is done by both sides..Did you already forget Karl Rove’s dirty tactics against John McCain in South Carolina in 2000?

What I am asking here is a real question. Its been more than 10 days since Sarah Palin was introduced to national stage and why can’t she still take questions from media? I was hoping for a practical and fiscal conservative presidency in John McCain and I am getting nervous that Sarah Palin will sink that ship.
#446397

On September 8th, 2008 at 8:22 pm, Goldwater Knight said:

ABCNEWS CHARLIE GIBSON WILL GET TWO DAYS WITH PALIN: ‘No topics off-limits’…
#446449

On September 8th, 2008 at 9:31 pm, ThackerAgency said:

I guess we don’t really need actual weapons any more. All we need to do is hurl a bunch of racial epithets at our enemies and that’ll show em. They’ll be victims immediately and faint/surrender from being offended so greatly.

Really, if we get invaded in 50 years, all the enemy will need to do will call us all ‘n word’s’ and we’ll all cower and lose out of offense. Get out ‘demolition man’ with Wesley Snipes and Sly Stalone and see that author’s concept of what society will look like when stupid things are outlawed.

Please, somebody call me a derogatory name. Trust me, I won’t care. And I don’t expect anyone else to care if I call them a derogatory name. I’m not that important and my words are even less important.
#446451

On September 8th, 2008 at 9:36 pm, pdigaudio said:

That “thump” you heard was Dick and Sharon Price being thrown under the bus, followed by The Messiah saying, “That’s not the Dick and Sharon Price I knew.”
#446452

On September 8th, 2008 at 9:40 pm, Dimsdale said:

On September 8th, 2008 at 6:31 pm, fulldroolcup said:

A few months back the MSM were complaining that Barack wasn’t giving the media access.

Don’t you remember how he said “C’mon, I’ve answered about eight questions already.”??

So here’s Palin, new to the MSM meatgrinder, and the libtards are complaining that after less than a week she’s not offering herself up for slaughter?

My answer: Eff You, libtards!

Hmmmm. I seem to remember when Hillary first ran for Senator, she would grant virtually no interviews. And Michelle Obama has to go on the View with a list of verboten topics.

And the liberals have the gall to complain about Palin? I can hardly wait for her first interview.

BTW, Obambi is going on Letterman on Wednesday. Nice, safe Letterman. Perhaps he should try to compete with McCain’s war record and go on Rush’s show.
#446465

On September 8th, 2008 at 9:57 pm, navywife91 said:

Perhaps he should try to compete with McCain’s war record and go on Rush’s show.

That’s a battle Obama cannot win, but it would be great to hear/see.
#446538

On September 9th, 2008 at 12:09 am, Minicapt said:

Brad_sk
Re: “Karl Rove’s dirty tactics against John McCain in South Carolina in 2000 …”
This year is 2008, so you are referring to a putative event now eight years old. Many will mention it; no one offers evidence the event is a fact. It now serves as an indication that a commentator is rather less than serious in his/her participation in the debate.

Cheers
#446558

On September 9th, 2008 at 12:50 am, FIslam said:

It’s an insult to that beloved charater, Little Black Sambo, to associate his name with B-Lack Osama or Freak-a-zoid Michelle Osama.

In fact, one day Michelle Obama was walking in the Southside of Chicago jungle, and a tiger said, “I’m going to eat you up.” “Oprah Please Mr. Tiger,” said Smelly, “don’t eat me up, and I’ll give you my glowing silk radzimir kimono dress from Thakoon with the crimson lining.” “OK,” said the tiger, “I won’t eat you up this time.” And he walked away saying, “Now I’m the grandest tiger in the Southside of Chicago jungle.”

And that’s how the leopard got his spots.
#446645

On September 9th, 2008 at 6:57 am, St. Louis Blue said:

On September 8th, 2008 at 8:09 pm, brad_sk said:

Agreed, but character assaisnation is done by both sides..Did you already forget Karl Rove’s dirty tactics against John McCain in South Carolina in 2000?

Wow. It’s 2008 and new cases of RDS (Rove Derangement Syndrome) are still diagnosed.

Rovebud.
#446764

On September 9th, 2008 at 10:14 am, Flyoverman said:

On September 8th, 2008 at 9:36 pm, pdigaudio said:
That “thump” you heard was Dick and Sharon Price being thrown under the bus, followed by The Messiah saying, “That’s not the Dick and Sharon Price I knew.”

Actually, the Obama campaign needs to be very publically pounded by McCain or the RNC until the Prices are forced out. Make them pay and make the public aware of that the source was Obama!
#446932

On September 9th, 2008 at 11:40 am, brad_sk said:

On September 9th, 2008 at 12:09 am, Minicapt said:

This year is 2008, so you are referring to a putative event now eight years old. Many will mention it; no one offers evidence the event is a fact. It now serves as an indication that a commentator is rather less than serious in his/her participation in the debate.

Cheers

On September 9th, 2008 at 6:57 am, St. Louis Blue said:

Wow. It’s 2008 and new cases of RDS (Rove Derangement Syndrome) are still diagnosed.

So just because it was in 2000, its all ok and we should all forget it now is it? So Bill Clinton’s shameful act while he as the president is also ok now since it was 10 yrs ago…Nice policy there!
#446965

On September 9th, 2008 at 11:55 am, RetFireman said:

So Bill Clinton’s shameful act while he as the president is also ok now since it was 10 yrs ago…Nice policy there!

Well gee…as far as I klnow, Liberals have never seen it as a problem. After all, it was just something that was personal, did not count, had nothing to do with being President, was between him and his family…

So why don’t you and the rest allow it to be the issue it was, and we can go from there.

Oh, that’s right…only Conservatives and Republicans have issues. I keep forgetting.
#447020

On September 9th, 2008 at 12:18 pm, brad_sk said:

On September 9th, 2008 at 11:55 am, RetFireman said:
Well gee…as far as I klnow, Liberals have never seen it as a problem. After all, it was just something that was personal, did not count, had nothing to do with being President, was between him and his family…

Did you even read my post? I called it a shameful act…which is what is. Or are you an illegal alien and can’t understand English?

Karl Rove’ tactics were also shameful but definitely not as big as Clinton’s. Why do you just make up other’s positions when you cannot think sound and accept mistakes for what they are?