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Posted: 7/8/2008 5:53:27 AM EDT

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Local Road Sign Draws Comparison Between Obama, Monkey

POSTED: 5:54 pm EDT July 7, 2008
UPDATED: 6:59 pm EDT July 7, 2008

PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. -- A road sign that draws the comparison between presidential candidate Barack Obama and a monkey is drawing complaints in Paulding County. A family who saw the sign while heading to a bike ride on the Silver Comet Trail told Channel 2 the sign is offensive and should be removed. But the man who put it up said he has no intention of doing that.

A woman going on a bike ride said she found a sign that says, “A monkey. A Obama. Is there a difference,” hateful and disturbing.

“Just shocked. Just shocked basically, saddened by it,” said the woman who did not want to be identified.

Patrick Lanzo, the owner of the Georgia Peach Oyster Bar, put up the message on his sign. He said he has no regrets or apologies.

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“They’re still entitled to put their own sign up. I mean, if it offends them, fine, but in the United States we still have free speech and it’s the only thing that hasn’t been taken from us,” said Lanzo.

Channel 2’s Tom Regan asked Lanzo if he was racist and he said he wasn’t. He did say he allowed the Ku Klux Klan to use the property behind his bar for rallies but added that a gay rights group was also invited on one occasion.

Lanzo had a framed photo of a sign he posted about the Michael Jackson acquittal – which used the “N” word. That sign drew protests from the NAACP and unsuccessful demands for authorities to have it taken down.

“I believe in your right and my right or anybody else’s right to say what they want without being criticized as being a racist,” said Lanzo.

Some nearby residents said they believe Lanzo posting inflammatory statements brings down the entire neighborhood. “I see it more or less as representing that community,” said one man.

Posted: 7/8/2008 5:55:43 AM EDT

[#1]

ZING!!!

Posted: 7/8/2008 5:55:48 AM EDT

[#2]

Why is it that liberals only like the first ammendment when it's used for something THEY agree with?

Granted it's pretty lowbrow, but it's still his sign on his property...

Posted: 7/8/2008 5:57:55 AM EDT

[#3]

But it's perfectly OK to compare BUSH to a monkey.

Posted: 7/8/2008 5:58:26 AM EDT

[#4]

Come on...those big ears of his? He DOES resemble a monkey, IMO.

Posted: 7/8/2008 6:00:50 AM EDT

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Posted: 7/8/2008 6:03:59 AM EDT

[#6]

His sign, his property, his rules.

Liberals pride themselves as being "in your face" with their shitty opinions. They think it is an exercise in bravery to offend people.

I say he is just being equally "in your face" with his.

It is like the Gay community having their pride marches on July 4th weekend. They could have the march on the 1st weekend in August, but July 4th is more "in your face, America" for those that want you to smell the stinky finger of liberalism against your will.

Posted: 7/8/2008 6:04:11 AM EDT

[#7]

The fact that this is considered news is somewhat disheartening, to say the least.

Posted: 7/8/2008 6:08:36 AM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
Come on...those big ears of his? He DOES resemble a monkey, IMO.

Exactly. Those ninnies probably would have stopped in and congratulated him if his sign was bashing Bush.

Posted: 7/8/2008 6:10:42 AM EDT

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Posted: 7/8/2008 6:23:18 AM EDT

[#10]

lol

Posted: 7/8/2008 6:25:02 AM EDT

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Posted: 7/8/2008 6:30:30 AM EDT

[#12]

That's an insult to monkeys!

CJ

Posted: 7/8/2008 6:31:46 AM EDT

[#13]

I am offended that he chose to insult monkeys, they are after all our closest relatives in the animal kingdom.

Shootist

ETA: I need to learn to type faster.

Posted: 7/8/2008 6:35:13 AM EDT

[#14]

I am SHOCKED and OFFENDED that he said "A Obama" instead of "An Obama."

Posted: 7/8/2008 6:48:29 AM EDT

[#15]

But all the liberals will forward many email pics of the Bush monkey comparisons without a thought.

Posted: 7/8/2008 6:49:28 AM EDT

[#16]

[/Que little black kid saying "That's Racist" /Que]

Posted: 7/8/2008 6:50:29 AM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:
I am SHOCKED and OFFENDED that he said "A Obama" instead of "An Obama."

Posted: 7/8/2008 6:51:09 AM EDT

[#18]

"A Monkey A Bush" would be found acceptable

Posted: 7/8/2008 6:51:19 AM EDT

[#19]

well, I guess I'll be crying myself to sleep tonight.

Posted: 7/8/2008 6:51:50 AM EDT

[#20]

I live here in Paulding county.

I ride my road bike on the Silver Comet.

I'll have to look for this sign.....

Posted: 7/8/2008 6:52:44 AM EDT

[#21]

Oh yea

This will get locked.

Posted: 7/8/2008 6:54:09 AM EDT

[#22]

Humans are Apes. Obama cannot be a monkey as he is a member of the Great Ape Family. The complaining woman is stupid.

Posted: 7/8/2008 6:56:02 AM EDT

[#23]

change - removing your 1st amendment rights after we take your 2nd amendment rights

Posted: 7/8/2008 6:59:28 AM EDT

[#24]

3 temp bans, 1 permaban, and lock...

All before page 10

Posted: 7/8/2008 7:03:10 AM EDT

[#25]

With so many lib-tards comparing W to a chimp, what's the big deal?

Posted: 7/8/2008 7:03:28 AM EDT

[#26]

Quoted:
3 temp bans, 1 permaban, and lock...

All before page 10

I suspect 6 temp locks and 3 permabans by then

ETA: I own page 2 of this epic thread.

And dont let me down gd.

Posted: 7/8/2008 7:23:33 AM EDT

[#27]

Quoted:
Why is it that liberals only like the first ammendment when it's used for something THEY agree with?

????

Posted: 7/8/2008 12:30:44 PM EDT

[#28]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Why is it that liberals only like the first ammendment when it's used for something THEY agree with?

????

What's the question about that????

Liberals are the first one to stand up and defend someone burning a flag, having a parade in fishnets, hand cuffs and latex suits, or designing 'art' in the form of a crucifix made from human feces. They don't seem to mind when others such as patriots, heterosexuals, or Christians are offended. Let a bar owner stick a marquee on his own property however, and they go nuts if the message isn't about something they 'believe' in.

Posted: 7/8/2008 12:50:30 PM EDT

[#29]

Quoted:
Why is it that liberals only like the first ammendment when it's used for something THEY agree with?

Granted it's pretty lowbrow, but it's still his sign on his property...

But, but, but.....it's in the 'community' and all of the 'community' can see it and, ~~God~~ forbid, someone will think someone else in the 'community' thinks the same.

Damn communists!!

Posted: 7/8/2008 12:54:13 PM EDT

[#30]

Quoted:
That's an insult to monkeys!

CJ

That's an insult to curious george.

Posted: 7/8/2008 12:57:03 PM EDT

[#31]

"I believe in your right and my right or anybody else’s right to say what they want without being criticized as being a racist,” said Lanzo.

Clearly, this guy doesn't know shit about his "rights".

He may say what he wants, but he isn't free from criticism for being a douchebag.

Posted: 7/8/2008 1:02:11 PM EDT

[#32]

Quoted:
Oh yea

This will get locked.

Yep. IBTL

President Bush as a monkey is fine, Obama as a monkey is not.

Posted: 7/8/2008 1:04:28 PM EDT

[#33]

Quoted:
Liberals are the first one to stand up and defend someone burning a flag, having a parade in fishnets, hand cuffs and latex suits, or designing 'art' in the form of a crucifix made from human feces. They don't seem to mind when others such as patriots, heterosexuals, or Christians are offended. Let a bar owner stick a marquee on his own property however, and they go nuts if the message isn't about something they 'believe' in.

You have a lot of wisdom and very well put.

RR

Posted: 7/8/2008 1:06:24 PM EDT

[#34]

He needs to find "A. Monkey" and "A. Obama" in the local phone book.

Posted: 7/8/2008 1:13:07 PM EDT

[#35]

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"I believe in your right and my right or anybody else’s right to say what they want without being criticized as being a racist,” said Lanzo.

Clearly, this guy doesn't know shit about his "rights". hinking.gif

He may say what he wants, but he isn't free from criticism for being a douchebag.

Bingo. He has the freedom to put up the sign, everyone else has the freedom to call him racist. I say if he's going to be outlandish, at least be creative. That sign isn't very funny.

Posted: 7/8/2008 1:17:40 PM EDT

[#36]

Quoted:
Oh yea

This will get locked.

Ya think.

Posted: 7/8/2008 1:22:26 PM EDT

[#37]

Quoted:
Why is it that liberals only like the first ammendment when it's used for something THEY agree with?

Granted it's pretty lowbrow, but it's still his sign on his property...

+ 1 million!!!!!

Posted: 7/8/2008 1:57:31 PM EDT

[#38]

A family who saw the sign while heading to a bike ride on the Silver Comet Trail told Channel 2 the sign is offensive and should be removed.

It's for the children, stupid.

Posted: 7/8/2008 2:01:18 PM EDT

[#39]

All a y'all's be racist.

IBTL.

Posted: 7/8/2008 2:01:52 PM EDT

[#40]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Oh yea

This will get locked.

Yep. IBTL

President Bush as a monkey is fine, Obama as a monkey is not.

That is the double standard.

Posted: 7/8/2008 2:12:11 PM EDT

[#41]

We've had to listen to them refer to our president as "Chimpy" for eight years.
Now the tables are turned.

Ain't equality grand?

Posted: 7/8/2008 2:13:52 PM EDT

[#42]

ibdkp

this has been covered a few times here...

Posted: 7/8/2008 2:18:19 PM EDT

[#43]

IBTL

Posted: 7/8/2008 2:18:39 PM EDT

[#44]

Quoted:
With so many lib-tards comparing W to a chimp, what's the big deal?

It's OK when THEY do it. The peons better watch it though.

Posted: 7/8/2008 2:21:16 PM EDT

[#45]

Quoted:
With so many lib-tards comparing W to a chimp, what's the big deal?

But that's different!

He's white!

Posted: 7/8/2008 2:25:05 PM EDT

[#46]

I really want the Obama "NOPE" shirt, does anyone know where to find it?

Im in DC right now and it just seems to be an Obama lovefest here.

Posted: 7/8/2008 2:28:26 PM EDT

[#47]

Quoted:

Your first pic is a CoC violation. The second one is not.

Posted: 7/8/2008 2:28:39 PM EDT

[#48]

IBTL

Posted: 7/9/2008 5:21:09 AM EDT

[#49]

Quoted:

"I believe in your right and my right or anybody else’s right to say what they want without being criticized as being a racist,” said Lanzo.

Clearly, this guy doesn't know shit about his "rights".

He may say what he wants, but he isn't free from criticism for being a douchebag.

Being a douchebag is still legal.

And I support his right to be a douchebag. I don't have to agree with it, but I do support his right to be one. I can't selectively apply whose First Amendment rights I support and whose I don't. That's the point here.

Stick an aborted baby in a jar and tie a ribbon around it or carve an image of Christ out of a turd and call it art and I am suppose to support and tolerate that. Yet, when the shoe is on the other foot, the libs are the first ones screaming for stuff to be removed, taken away or silenced.

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