I haven’t defended him at all that I can remember. What I’ve said is that all I can really go by is his platform. He may, or may not have been a racist. People change. I am very different from what I was 25 years ago.
"that I can remember." Hilarious. Referencing Robert Byrd is not defending Platner now. Got it. To quote Mick Jagger and Keith Richards...
Lies, dripping off your mouth like dirt
Lies, lies in every step you walk
Lies, whispered sweetly in my ear
Lies, how do I get outta here?
Why, why you have to be so cruel?
Lies, lies, lies I ain't such a fool
Lies, lies in my papa's looks
Lies, lies in my history books
Lies, lies like they teach in class
Lies, lies, lies I catch on way too fast
Fire, fire upon your wicked tongue
Lies, lies, lies you're trying to spoil my fun
Lies, lies, you dirty jezebel
Why, why, why, why don't you go to hell?
One more time
Why, why you think me such a fool?
Lies, lies, lies, honey, that's your rules
Lies upon lies upon lies upon lies upon lies
Lies upon lies upon lies upon lies upon lies
Lies, lies, lies, lies, lies, lies, lies, lies, lies, lies, lies
Lies, lies, lies, lies, lies, lies, lies, lies, lies, lies, lies, lies, lies, lies
Lies, lies, lies, lies, lies, lies