Republicans criticize Confederate flags at Obama visit

[struggle4progress]

By Scott Wong - 07/16/15 05:25 PM EDT

Two Oklahoma Republican congressmen ripped protesters in their state who greeted President Obama in Oklahoma City by waving Confederate flags, calling their actions “disrespectful,” “embarrassing” and “inappropriate.”

“I was shocked and disappointed by those who showed up to wave Confederate flags soon after President Obama arrived in Oklahoma,” Oklahoma Rep. Tom Cole, a senior House Republican, said in a statement to The Hill. “Their actions were not only disappointing but incredibly disrespectful, insensitive and embarrassing to the entire state.

“The unacceptable behavior displayed by these individuals certainly does not reflect the values and views of the vast majority of Oklahomans,” Cole added. “No president should ever be confronted by such behavior, especially when the purpose of the visit was meant to celebrate and recognize some of our state’s greatest achievements.”

Rep. Frank Lucas, another Oklahoma Republican who is close to leadership, said in an interview: “Free speech is an amazing thing. Unfortunately this was an inappropriate use of it” ...

http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/248256-oklahoma-republicans-confederate-flags-at-obama-visit-disrespectful

[spanone]

1. good for them. it is “disrespectful,” “embarrassing” and “inappropriate.”

and racist.

[Jamaal510]

2. The criticism was pleasantly surprising. eom

[arcane1]

3. Agreed! Sometimes I fantasize about a Republican version of the Dixiecrats

They already have the teabaggers. It would be a glorious flame-out