November 2009 (UTC)
Isn't it fairly obvious she said it in a room full of people who also lean the same way, and was exposed and forced to backtrack.  This is not entirely uncommon, whether it's a left-wing or right-wing extremist.  No need to bury her comments because she drummed up an excuse for them.  Her comments, particularly about Mao being an important philosopher to her (or exactly what she DID say) are important to people who believe in liberty, not Mao's totalitarian views.206.124.6.222  16:12, 17