CNN:
On Tuesday, Graham
joked during an interview on "Fox & Friends" that it would be "terrible" if a DNA test revealed that he has Iranian heritage. His comment came in response to Senator Elizabeth Warren's decision to take a DNA test to prove her Native American ancestry claims.
When asked for further comment, a spokesman for Graham referred CNN Business to his follow-up
Fox News segment.
"Name one person who's been a bigger defender of the Iranian people to fight back against their oppressor," said Graham, adding that the comment was a joke intended for "the Ayatollah," not the Iranian people.
Nonetheless, some leaders in the tech industry, which has a number of high-profile executives, venture capitalists and entrepreneurs of Iranian heritage, are calling for Graham to apologize.
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I don’t know these tech guys, but they seem to be very boring individuals. They’re probably the confused type who can’t tell the difference between a joke and an insult. Why aren’t these guys protesting against standup comedians who make fun of (insult?) Iranians? I know the answer. Nobody cares if they say anything about comedians. But pretending to be insulted by a joke by a politician gives them some kind of self-importance.
Dear Senator Graham, I don't blame you at all for not wanting to have Iranian DNA - I wouldn't want either!
A picture is worth a thousand words!
GR - A comedian's influence in the society and in international affairs is nowhere near that of a powerful U.S. senator like Lindsey Graham.
AO:
That may be true among certain layers of the society, especially those who vote Republican or Democrat. People, in general, don’t pay much attention to what politicians say, but a joke by a commedian can reach millions and get subliminally absorbed, in no time.
Waters of the Fox News used to go around university campuses and ask simple questions. They were some of the best comedies I have seen.
No offense Senator Graham, we Iranian don't want you either. Now if you were good looking super model or hot babe that be something else!
Having spent a big chunk of my life in the heart of the tech world and knowing many of the Iranian executives from relatively close distance, I can tell you that these guys have nothing to do with Iran and Iranians. Just look at their management team and see if you find a single Iranian. They never hire other Iranians.
They just love the fact that they are another "immigrant success story" and want to be admired and worshipped by fellow Iranians who would post their picture here as the Iranian of the Day.