(Here's the video. Knapik's imitation of an Irish brogue is at 4.20. Interestingly, the Senator is a member of the Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade Committee and the Sons of Erin, according to his bio. There may be a few awkward moments at the next meeting.
- promoted by Bob)
I couldn't believe what I was reading. Then I asked some people and confirmed it. If I knew how to find the video of it I would link to it.
During the Senate debate on the elimination of Evacuation Day and Bunker Hill Day holidays Senator Michael Knapik mimicked an Irish brogue and mocked Senator Jack Hart, insulted Irish and Irish Americans everywhere, and unwittingly embarrassed himself.
In Knapik's retort, he compared Hart to the Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough.
"He weaves these great tales of the Irish and Boston and all the glories of days gone by," Knapik said in a put-on brogue. "But when you leave Suffolk County, the history ends."
(emphasis added)
Could you imagine a senator mimicking a flamboyant gay man, or a Hispanic or elderly Jewish guy from Brookline?
This guy should be called to task for being a jerk more than anything.
Was what he said "hurtful"? Who cares? But in the world of multi-cultural awareness and sensitivity called the Massachusetts State Legislature this screams double standard.
Catholics, and Irish Catholics in particular are fair game.
You're a Jerk Senator Knapik. And so are many of the fraudo liberals you serve with.
