Why do Democrats suddenly show racism when they see a black Republican?
By Taskr36
@Taskr36 (13963)
United States
October 16, 2008 4:32pm CST
Now obviously I believe most of the people here on mylot are more enlightened that those I'm talking about, but I'm both baffled, and disgusted with the way democrats claim to be the party that cares more about black Americans and women, yet viciously attack those groups with the most racists and sexist behavior imaginable when one is a republican.
This always bothered me in the past when I would see democrats calling J.C. Watts and Alan Keyes "Uncle Toms". When I first heard this term I didn't know the meaning, but it was clearly a racist term. For those unfamiliar, it's a way of calling someone a "House N-----".
Now this issue has been brought to light again after a black man stood up and talked to John McCain at a rally. Even before I heard about the event someone here on mylot proclaimed that McCain had a plant in the audience because the guy had a radio show. This person didn't say anything racist, but he would have NEVER looked into who the man was had he been white. The man was James T. Harris. I visited his site and plastered all over it were racist attacks by democrats using foul language, the likes of which I can not repeat on mylot. The democratic Underground is even worse.
This isn't just limited to some online jerks. When I first heard black republicans being called "Uncle Toms" it was from Democrat campaign strategists and advisers on Hannity and Colmes. At the time I first heard the term it was being directed at Jesse Lee Peterson when he appeared on the show. Sean Hannity was the only person bothered by it and the jerk who said it didn't stop using it when told. He just laughed and said "I don't know where you find all these black republicans".
Here's a few links to show how black republicans are being treated by the left.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x7393121#7394328
http://nationalconversation.typepad.com/navigating_change/2008/10/dear-enemies-of-james-t-harris.html#comments
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1316/is_12_34/ai_95914097
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@Wunderland (56)
• United States
24 Oct 08
Because the republicans oppose all the social programs African Americans feel they need to get an equal shake in the USA. Right, wrong, or indifferent... they are seen as traitors to their own people. Some of these people even came up from poor circumstances and move on to forget their beginnings. That is hard to forgive.
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@Taskr36 (13963)
• United States
24 Oct 08
What social programs specifically do Republicans oppose? I'm not saying this to argue. I genuinely want to know. I'll likely start a thread discussing the topic, but I'm asking you now since you brought it up.
As to coming up from poor circumstances I believe that many black republicans have learned to get through the adversity through self-reliance and that is why they would favor the republican party.
@whiteheather39 (24403)
• United States
16 Oct 08
I do not think racism is limited to just one political party.
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@Taskr36 (13963)
• United States
16 Oct 08
Of course not. My issue, and the topic of this discussion, is centered around the idea that democrats are supposedly the party that represents and cares about black Americans, but then the most vicious racial slurs come even from prominent democrats if a black American is a republican. The typical racist just hates the race regardless of political party which is why I see this as a bit of a phenomenon.
@soooobored (1184)
• United States
16 Oct 08
It's a shame that this happens, but you see it a lot, and in a lot of different groups. It's like the people who complain about Palin and her views on "women's rights"... is the woman's movement about giving up your opinions to make political advancements? Or the freedom to make your own choices?
It's incredibly insulting that a black man or woman should be denied his/her heritage because of political beliefs.
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@donnyblaze1 (6)
• United States
16 Oct 08
You are absolutely right. J.C. Watts and Alan Keyes are 2 great examples. Take a look at how the left (both elected and the "average working democrat") in America have treated Justice Clarence Thomas and Condoleezza Rice. Liberals would like to say that they are the party of diversity and acceptance. I disagree. They accept everybody, as long as you agree with them. If you are a black person and you dare to disagree with democrats, they ask if you are "black enough." There are countless examples of great, qualified black Americans being slandered and hated if they are not liberals.
I think the problem does not end with race. Gender is another area where democrat bigotry runs rampant. Need an example? How about Gov. Palin? When Hilary was in the race, she was a strong, brave woman. When Pelosi became speaker of the House, it was a historic moment, Pelosi was a trailblazer. However, as soon as Ms. Palin got the VP nod, we heard liberals question if she gave enough support to women's rights. This trend is old and well-entrenched in the democrat party. Feminism and civil rights organizations have exposed themselves as merely liberal front groups. Sure, they care about the rights of women and minorities, but only if the woman or minority in question is a card-carrying democrat.
@Taskr36 (13963)
• United States
16 Oct 08
You're right. I don't understand why someone's "Blackness" is measured by their political affiliation. Why do people feel that Colin Powell is somehow less black because he's a republican? Why do people say that Bill Clinton was the first black president when he doesn't have a drop of African heritage? I've actually heard someone (Chris Rock I think) say that Bill Clinton was the first black president because he "smoked weed and slept with hoes". In my opinion that is the most insulting and racist way to characterize black Americans but the crowd cheered and roared with approval. It was in that same comedy act that he said if Colin Powell were ever elected he'd just be the first "Brown President".
@Ithink (9980)
• United States
17 Oct 08
Please you cant even compare Palin and Clinton! I was so excited to see a woman picked by McCain until I read about her and watched interviews. They dont even compare not alone in politics but not even as women even thou they both are of the same gender!
