Biden Demonstrates His Liberal "Tolerance"

Sen. Joe Biden (D.-DE.) recently demonstrated his much touted liberal "tolerance" in a statement to one of his constituents of Indian descent. (Not Native-American Indian, but a native of India Indian.) Here is his comment (the video and the comment can also be found here.)

Sen. Biden said, “In Delaware, the largest growth of population is Indian Americans, moving from India. You cannot go to a 7/11 or a Dunkin’ Donuts unless you have a slight Indian accent. I’m not joking.”

Seriously, why would this be the one thing you chose to say to someone of Indian descent, or anyone for that matter? Once again, if race doesn't matter, then why bring it up? Why stereotype an entire race if you're truly tolerant?

Oh wait, I know, I know!...maybe Sen. Biden (D.-DE.) isn't quite as tolerant as he would have us all believe. Maybe the whole Democratic party isn't as tolerant either.

As another example of racial intolerance, Hillary Clinton, (D.-NY) made this statement at a Democratic fundraiser in 2004. According to a MSNBC report,

"Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton apologized for joking that Mahatma Gandhi used to run a gas station in St. Louis, saying it was 'a lame attempt at humor.'

The New York Democrat made the remark at a fund-raiser Saturday. During an event here for Senate candidate Nancy Farmer, Clinton introduced a quote from Gandhi by saying, 'He ran a gas station down in St. Louis.'

After laughter from many in the crowd (emphasis added) of at least 200 subsided, the former first lady continued, 'No, Mahatma Gandhi was a great leader of the 20th century.' ”

Ah, liberal tolerance at its finest. Now the real question is: How many of the MSM outlets will express their outrage at Sen. Biden's comment? I know I won't be holding my breath waiting to hear any reports.

Now contrast this with statements from President Bush, who is often labeled as "backwards" and "dumb". While visiting a Dunkin' Donuts in Alexandria, VA., President Bush had this to say:

"They are small business owners, they are entrepreneurs, they are employing people. And then I met with the district manager who works with the two Iranian-American brothers, happens to be a Guatamalan-American citizen. She is learning business, she is taking on additional responsibilities. Then I talked to the store manager who was a Salvadorian-American. These people remind me that one of the great features of our country is that people are able to come here and realize dreams." (Hat-tip: Rush Limbaugh)

I think I'll let you decide for yourself which party is truly more tolerant.