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Racist accusations; David Bellavia Introduces Sen. McCain

Comment Made at McCain Rally "You can have your Tiger Woods. We've got Senator McCain,"

4/10/2008 5:31:18 PM Batavia resident and Iraq war veteran and author David Bellavia says he's not apologizing for comments he made at a rally for Senator John McCain.

"You can have your Tiger Woods. We've got Senator McCain," is the comment he made that some are now calling racist.

At the very least, Canisius College political analyst says it makes you wonder what he meant.

"You had to think what was he trying to say here?" Kevin Hardwick asked. "Obviously you think race because Barack Obama and Tiger Woods are obviously these guys of mixed race."

According to Bellavia, that's far from what he was trying to say. In a phone interview Thursday, Bellavia said he was talking about heroes and who children should choose to admire.

"My children will emulate and admire people who risk their lives in the duty of their profession," Bellavia explained. "Soldiers like John McCain, firemen, policemen, not sports figures and celebrities. That's where I used Tiger Wood's name."

Buffalo Pastor Darius Pridgen says he was initially shocked by the comments; but, upon further review, he says they were insensitive, not racist. At the same time, Pridgen doesn't buy Bellavia's explanation.

"I think he's just trying to explain away the obvious. That you linked up black heroes. Why didn't he call out any other name?" Pridgen questioned.

Bellavia, who's planning to run for Congressman Tom Reynolds (R-NY) seat, says he feels no need to apologize to anyone.

"These are so outlandish," Bellavia said. "These attacks are just absolutely bitter and quiet frankly, they're baseless." WGRZ, Buffalo, NY

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  • who is this clown

    Posted Apr-11-2008 By 
    watup (24.60)  

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  • What the hell does he mean you can have your Tiger Woods? It dosn't even make sense.

    Posted Apr-11-2008 By 
    WEEDBENDER (286.80)

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  • The things that get "labeled" racist nowadays... pffft

    peace..

    Posted Apr-11-2008 By 
    spankthatbasss (31.34)

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  • This gang smells like former KKK

    Posted Apr-12-2008 By 
    Doyle2 (280.38)

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  • Thats racist? hahahaha. sheeeeeeet, you boys need a trip down South here. Getcha hearing some real racism. Stand your hair up on end racism.

    What he said wasnt racism.

    Posted Apr-11-2008 By 
    Fire37Rescue (12235.00)  

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  • watup: "who is this clown"
    He's a propagandist for Mccain.

    Posted Apr-11-2008 By 
    Cardinal_Sin (155.32)

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    Posted Apr-12-2008 By 
    loweyes (1005.20)

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  • Nice attempt on the racist thing. Reaching a bit tho...
    Quite a bit.

    Posted Apr-12-2008 By 
    rongravy (277.24)

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  • lol, he said "some people think Senator McCain is being too hopeful regarding the war in Iraq"... I don't think a 50, 100, or one thousand year war is being "too hopeful."

    Posted Apr-12-2008 By 
    Axekick (283.92)

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  • Those who REALLY care about fighting racism find these kind of accusations deplorable and ridiculous... and to work AGAINST getting rid of racism. Blacks strive for equality and here the guy is alluding to Tiger as equally as he would anyone and, somehow, its racist. Please, go fuck yourselves if you think this is racist.

    Posted Apr-12-2008 By 
    SamFreedom (42.68)  

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  • what a pr1ck

    Posted Apr-12-2008 By 
    chris_k (341.62)  

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  • Some of you folks can spin what he said to make him appear not to have made a racist comment as that is your right but it's really not too hard to figure out. While he didn't come straight out and say it he was inferring that if Obama (he's not a celebrity or an athlete so what gives?) does win the presidency then he will be the first black person to become president. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that Tiger Woods (1st black golfer to be socially accepted in a predominantly wh More..

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    Tragedy4U (31.34)  

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