White House Green Jobs Adviser Apologizes for Calling Republicans 'Assholes' - Political News - FOXNews.com
Van Jones, the Obama administration's "green jobs" adviser, apologized Wednesday for calling Republicans "assholes," saying the comments were made before he joined the administration and "were clearly inappropriate."
Jones had told a group of listeners earlier in the year that the reason Republicans are stonewalling the president is because they're "assholes," remarks that were recorded in a video and posted to YouTube.
"I apologize for the offensive words I chose to use during that speech," Jones said in a written statement to Politico. "They do not reflect the views of this administration, which has made every effort to work in a bipartisan fashion, and they do not reflect the experience I have had since I joined the administration."
He made the remarks in February during an energy lecture in Berkeley, Calif., after a woman in the audience asked him why President Obama and congressional Democrats were having trouble moving legislation -- even though Republicans, with a smaller majority, didn't have as much trouble earlier in the Bush administration.
"Well, the answer to that is, they're assholes," Jones said, to uproarious laughter. "That's a technical, political science term."
The questioner responded, "I was afraid that that was the answer."
But Jones said that, even though Obama is "not an ahole," others have to step up the fight.
"Now, I will say this. I can be an ahole, and some of us who are not Barack Hussein Obama are going to have to start getting a little bit uppity," he said.
Bold for a guy with a criminal history and an appetite for a side order of communism.
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Not to add to this train wreck, but I have heard about polluters specifically choosing sites near low-income minority neighborhoods because the residents are less likely to complain/sue and the issue is largely ignored by the environmental community.
Not saying the guy isn't a bad choice, just that he isn't totally off base.
Not saying the guy isn't a bad choice, just that he isn't totally off base.
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plop!
Another brilliant reply.

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If Don Imus can be fired for what he said, I would think This guy should go for the things he has spewed. After all, Jones is getting paid with tax dolllars, Imus was privately employed.
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If Don Imus can be fired for what he said, I would think This guy should go for the things he has spewed. After all, Jones is getting paid with tax dolllars, Imus was privately employed.
right on, won't happen though. In a day or two, the press will move on to something else, while the President quietly consults with his czars on how to further divide the country. ;-)
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right on, won't happen though. In a day or two, the press will move on to something else, while the President quietly consults with his czars on how to further divide the country. ;-)
Dead on target accuracy right there! Hell, Nancy straight up lied through her botox about waterboarding and that hoopla circus has rolled out of town never to be seen again.
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What ever happened to freedom of speech and thought? A person is allowed to have (or to have held at one time) Marxist views, and to call people a-holes. Same goes for Bush or Cheney getting profane. You think Andrew Jackson ever called anyone an a-hole?
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What ever happened to freedom of speech and thought? A person is allowed to have (or to have held at one time) Marxist views, and to call people a-holes. Same goes for Bush or Cheney getting profane. You think Andrew Jackson ever called anyone an a-hole?
Nothing. Everyone still has nearly unfettered freedom.
You have the freedom to arrive at work naked or drive right through a red light. Whatever choices you make, there are consequences. That's the responsibility that comes with freedom. ;-)
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Nothing. Everyone still has nearly unfettered freedom.
You have the freedom to arrive at work naked or drive right through a red light. Whatever choices you make, there are consequences. That's the responsibility that comes with freedom. ;-)
You can't be serious. Anyway I suppose standard practice should be to dig through everything everyone has ever thought or said and then fire them if it's something the wise majority of bitter middle aged and older white people don't agree with.
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What ever happened to freedom of speech and thought? A person is allowed to have (or to have held at one time) Marxist views, and to call people a-holes. Same goes for Bush or Cheney getting profane. You think Andrew Jackson ever called anyone an a-hole?
Exactly. What qualifications does one need to call Republicans a-holes? The whole premise of this thread makes no sense. If the original poster wanted to criticize the administration for hiring a communist, then the thread should have been titled as such. The whole a-hole thing is a big distraction and means absolutely nothing. In fact, calling Repubs a-holes might give the guy an air of credibility in some circles.

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Exactly what qualifications does one need to call Republicans a-holes? The whole premise of this thread makes no sense. If the original poster wanted to criticize the administration for hiring a communist, then the thread should have been titled as such. The whole a-hole thing is a big distraction and means absolutely nothing.
Lucifer "Looney Tunes" Sam

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Lucifer "Looney Tunes" Samare you angry 2nite?
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are you angry 2nite?
If not, from what I've seen he should be!

SoWal Insider
Are you implying that Beck's statement is inaccurate? Should we post the Rev Wright videos? 20 years!!! How about labeling his own grandma a typical white person. Imgine if Glen Beck called President Obama a typical black person![]()
If there was nothing wrong with his church, then why did he denounce his affiliation? America is just stupid enough on one side to forgive and forget anything as long as that person shares their ideology.
Glenn Beck - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Personal life
Beck was born in Mount Vernon, Washington in February 1964, and raised a Roman Catholic. His mother and one of his brothers committed suicide and a sibling had a fatal heart attack.[3] He graduated from Sehome High School in Bellingham, Washington in 1982.
A 2007 profile in "LDS Living" magazine provides a comprehensive history of Beck's early life and career in radio, and states that his first significant exposure to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints came at age 18 when, after graduating from high school, he moved from Washington to Salt Lake City, Utah and shared an apartment with a former Mormon missionary. The article goes on to say that his first marriage ended in divorce at age 30 (1994). He and his second wife, Tania, joined the church in October 1999, partly at the urging of his eldest daughter, Mary, who has cerebral palsy.[4]
Beck was admitted to a special program for non-traditional students at Yale University while he was working for a New Haven-area radio station, having received at least one of his recommendations from Senator Joe Lieberman. During this time Beck took a single theology class, dropping out around the time of his divorce.[5]
Beck is a self-described recovering alcoholic and drug addict.[6] He also has a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. [7] He and his first wife divorced amid his struggle with substance abuse. Beck cites the help of Alcoholics Anonymous in his sobriety, and he eventually converted to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,[8] which teaches against the consumption of alcohol.
By his first marriage, Beck has two teenage daughters, Hannah and Mary. With his second wife, Tania, he has two children, Raphe and Cheyenne. He is currently a resident of New Canaan, Connecticut, where, in May of 2008, Beck applied for a special permit to place a six foot wall around his home citing "security concerns" and "angry audiences."[9]
sean hannity education, matching personal life, and master race baiter......keep listening wackos!
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Glenn Beck - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Personal life
Beck was born in Mount Vernon, Washington in February 1964, and raised a Roman Catholic. His mother and one of his brothers committed suicide and a sibling had a fatal heart attack.[3] He graduated from Sehome High School in Bellingham, Washington in 1982.
A 2007 profile in "LDS Living" magazine provides a comprehensive history of Beck's early life and career in radio, and states that his first significant exposure to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints came at age 18 when, after graduating from high school, he moved from Washington to Salt Lake City, Utah and shared an apartment with a former Mormon missionary. The article goes on to say that his first marriage ended in divorce at age 30 (1994). He and his second wife, Tania, joined the church in October 1999, partly at the urging of his eldest daughter, Mary, who has cerebral palsy.[4]
Beck was admitted to a special program for non-traditional students at Yale University while he was working for a New Haven-area radio station, having received at least one of his recommendations from Senator Joe Lieberman. During this time Beck took a single theology class, dropping out around the time of his divorce.[5]
Beck is a self-described recovering alcoholic and drug addict.[6] He also has a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. [7] He and his first wife divorced amid his struggle with substance abuse. Beck cites the help of Alcoholics Anonymous in his sobriety, and he eventually converted to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,[8] which teaches against the consumption of alcohol.
By his first marriage, Beck has two teenage daughters, Hannah and Mary. With his second wife, Tania, he has two children, Raphe and Cheyenne. He is currently a resident of New Canaan, Connecticut, where, in May of 2008, Beck applied for a special permit to place a six foot wall around his home citing "security concerns" and "angry audiences."[9]
sean hannity education, matching personal life, and master race baiter......keep listening wackos!
Glenn Beck has led a troubled life??? Whoda thunk it???
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sitting on hands, sitting on hands. 
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Glenn Beck - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Personal life
Beck was born in Mount Vernon, Washington in February 1964, and raised a Roman Catholic. His mother and one of his brothers committed suicide and a sibling had a fatal heart attack.[3] He graduated from Sehome High School in Bellingham, Washington in 1982.
A 2007 profile in "LDS Living" magazine provides a comprehensive history of Beck's early life and career in radio, and states that his first significant exposure to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints came at age 18 when, after graduating from high school, he moved from Washington to Salt Lake City, Utah and shared an apartment with a former Mormon missionary. The article goes on to say that his first marriage ended in divorce at age 30 (1994). He and his second wife, Tania, joined the church in October 1999, partly at the urging of his eldest daughter, Mary, who has cerebral palsy.[4]
Beck was admitted to a special program for non-traditional students at Yale University while he was working for a New Haven-area radio station, having received at least one of his recommendations from Senator Joe Lieberman. During this time Beck took a single theology class, dropping out around the time of his divorce.[5]
Beck is a self-described recovering alcoholic and drug addict.[6] He also has a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. [7] He and his first wife divorced amid his struggle with substance abuse. Beck cites the help of Alcoholics Anonymous in his sobriety, and he eventually converted to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,[8] which teaches against the consumption of alcohol.
By his first marriage, Beck has two teenage daughters, Hannah and Mary. With his second wife, Tania, he has two children, Raphe and Cheyenne. He is currently a resident of New Canaan, Connecticut, where, in May of 2008, Beck applied for a special permit to place a six foot wall around his home citing "security concerns" and "angry audiences."[9]
sean hannity education, matching personal life, and master race baiter......keep listening wackos!
Bob, I agree with you that Beck is somewhat of a lunatic, and I by no means spend my time getting talking points from this guy. I didn't ask anyone to be a Beck head in my post, I simply stated that I think that particular statement is 100% accurate. And Beck making the statement wasn't the tipping point for making me feel that way. I think it is indisputable fact, and I think you Libs are willing to overlook his affiliation with Wright just so you could get your team back in the game. If you disagree with my statement, respond as to why. And PS, I get most of my news from another lunatic called Savage.
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If not, from what I've seen he should be!
I bet you and Bob are wonderful doing your jobs as community organizers.

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The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to LuciferSam For This Useful Post:I noticed this with interest, too. The rest of the thread is garbage.
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I noticed this with interest, too. The rest of the thread is garbage.
Even the part where he said... "plop"?

SoWal Insider
Angry left vs. angry right. Ding, FIGHT!
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Bob, I agree with you that Beck is somewhat of a lunatic, and I by no means spend my time getting talking points from this guy. I didn't ask anyone to be a Beck head in my post, I simply stated that I think that particular statement is 100% accurate. And Beck making the statement wasn't the tipping point for making me feel that way. I think it is indisputable fact, and I think you Libs are willing to overlook his affiliation with Wright just so you could get your team back in the game. If you disagree with my statement, respond as to why. And PS, I get most of my news from another lunatic called Savage.van jones is history.....why the fixation on wright. obama isn't my "team", but he sure as heck looked better than mclame and the now lecture circuit beauty queen on election day. savage?
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van jones is history.....why the fixation on wright. obama isn't my "team", but he sure as heck looked better than mclame and the now lecture circuit beauty queen on election day. savage?
you old softie.

Beach Fanatic
you old softie.Please, Miss Kitty, while I understand your propensity for fairness and humor, don't encourage him.:roll:
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waiting for one decent repub prez candidate from north of the mason-nixon line. not gonna happen unless half the party returns to being pre-civil rights dixiecrats.
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