But that’s okay, because I often confuse stupid with politically INcorrect….

But unfortunately, the term’s been co-opted by racists, largely in the south, where Harris’ stories were most popular, so, unfortunately, anybody literate enough to understand and use it should also be aware of its more benighted connotation, and thus steer clear of it.

McCain isn’t a name-calling racist. Much as I despise the two-faced motherfucker and wish he would just quit public office and go open mail for Rev. Falwell, I am at least willing to concede this.

Tony Snow on the other hand? Something tells me he’s used the “n” word when among friends.

Wow, do you guys not remember the flap with Tony Snow just, what was it, 5 months ago?
I find it interesting that this term “tar baby”, while meant to convey a sticky situation, a) is viewed as racially insensitive and b)has come back into the lexicon almost 60 years after it first appeared.
There are better expressions to use. But I agree with Rory.

Kindly explain to me how McCain’s use of it in this situation is a racist statment.

Political correctness is nothing by censorship practiced by those with far too much time on their hands.

So, what, exactly, is wrong with using the metaphor of the ‘tar baby’ to reference a problem that gets worse the more you tangle with it?