Racism, for a good cause

Radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh apologized back the first of March of laughing when a caller said her daughter thinks Barack Obama looks like the children's story character Curious George. After a break, Limbaugh went to some considerable lengths to assure listeners he in fact had no idea who Curious George is.

Apparently the idea has some legs. Pam's House Blend finds they're selling these t-shirts at Mulligan's Bar and Grill in Marietta/Cobb County, Georgia:

Owner Mike Norman thinks they are "cute." The story continues:

'Just down the street from Marietta's famous Big Chicken, Mulligan's has carved a provocative niche in an increasingly multicultural area, thanks to its owner's ultra-conservative political views. If you live in Marietta, it's impossible not to know what's on Norman's mind, as he posts his views on signs in front of Mulligan's. Among his recent musings: "I wish Hillary had married OJ," "No habla espanol - and never will" and the standard "I.N.S. Agents eat free."

'"I'm saying out loud what everyone in this town whispers," Norman said.

'...Norman said those offended are "hunting for a reason to be mad" and insisted he is "not a racist." Why picture Obama as Curious George? "Look at him . . . the hairline, the ears, he looks just like Curious George," Norman said.'

Norman says he plans to donate the proceeds to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.