Mitt Romney’s brief tribute to astronaut Neil Armstrong and the American space program in his acceptance speech seemed to be an obvious tribute to American exceptionalism. But when “American exceptionalism” isn’t in your vocabulary and the constant ringing of dog whistles has affected your hearing, things come across differently.
MSNBC’s Ed Schultz is certain that Romney’s claim that “when the world needs someone to do the really big stuff, you need an American” was code language for … birtherism? Rachel Maddow, maintaining a straight face, agreed without question.
https://twitter.com/rap2jr/status/241381363142508546
Ed Schultz is a one trick pony. A big fat disgusting pony. #Birthers
— L.M.Whistleblower (@laurenmarie10) August 31, 2012
Special Ed wins the "birthers!" game! And follows it up with dog whistle!" A Twofer!
— wiserbud (@WiserMeany) August 31, 2012
Ed Schulz on MSNBC says Romney's line about "we need an American" was a bone to the birthers. Maddow agrees. #unhinged
— Ryan Streeter (@streeterryan) August 31, 2012
https://twitter.com/Twin66/status/241381571775590400
enjoying a laugh before bed watching #MSNBC Ed & Rachel say Mitt's line about American exceptionalism is a secret handshake with birthers
— Mike Stone (@MikeStoneGtown) August 31, 2012
https://twitter.com/mrr009/status/241383572492136451
Wow, @EdShow finds birther "dog whistle" in Romney's speech at the point he was praising American Exceptionalism." What an idiot. #p2 #tcot
— Derek Hunter (@derekahunter) August 31, 2012
Chris Matthews wasn’t at the desk with Schultz and Maddow, but wherever he was, we’re sure he heard it too.
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