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GOP acting out like Kanye West
Oct. 13, 2009 12:00 am
The GOP is having a Kanye West moment. Our president has won the highest international honor there is and they're saying he doesn't deserve it.
The only Republican I've heard have a good word about President Barack Obama winning the Nobel Peace Prize was John McCain, who said, “I think Americans are always pleased when their president is recognized by something on this order.” Apparently he hasn't noticed the reaction of his colleagues, who probably feel they have to say nasty things or Rush Limbaugh will go after them.
Stop for a second and consider how absolutely ridiculous all this is. In just one week, the Republicans have cheered America losing the 2016 Olympics and jeered our president for receiving the highest international honor there is.
Barbara Lingne
Cedar Rapids
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