In an interview with the Israeli daily, Ma'ariv, Emanuel's father, Dr. Benjamin Emanuel, said he was convinced that his son's appointment would be good for Israel.
"Obviously he will influence the president to be pro-Israel," he was quoted as saying "Why wouldn't he be? What is he, an Arab? He's not going to clean the floors of the White House."
Way to go dad... hope your son will apologize on your behalf.. and fast.
UPDATE
Sorry for the short diary or if anyone else has posted a related story
In an interview with the Israeli daily, Ma'ariv, Emanuel's father, Dr. Benjamin Emanuel, said he was convinced that his son's appointment would be good for Israel.
"Obviously he will influence the president to be pro-Israel," he was quoted as saying "Why wouldn't he be? What is he, an Arab? He's not going to clean the floors of the White House."
Way to go dad... hope your son will apologize on your behalf.. and fast.
UPDATE:
First.. here is the link (amonst many):
http://www.jewishjournal.com/...
Second.. during the campaigns, many of us jumped at every quote that relatives of McCain/Palin were saying... and perhaps rightfully so.. so, for those of you who are using the "guilt by association" arguement.. think again
Finally, if you still don't see the racism in that line.. read the following altered version... that may help
"Obviously he will influence the president to be pro-Palestine," he was quoted as saying "Why wouldn't he be? What is he, a Jew? He's not going to clean the floors of the White House."