Colin Powell and his former cheif of staff on the GOP's problem (activist, Brown)

[Finn_Jarber]

Originally Posted by EddieB.Good

I agree that most Republicans aren't racist. But most Republicans will tolerate racism in their midst.

Yes, well put, and that was Powell's point. He said the senior leadership in GOP need to make sure it is not tolerated.

[pknopp]

Originally Posted by EddieB.Good

I find it odd how somehow, miraculously, the only racism Conservatives see is when they want to falsely accuse Liberals of doing it. Even if we did give you the benefit of the doubt that racism on the Left exists like you pointed out, that's still a 10:1 in favor of Republicans.

If it's pointed out and you agree it was pointed out then they are not false accusations are they?

[texan2yankee]

Originally Posted by EddieB.Good

I agree that most Republicans aren't racist. But most Republicans will tolerate racism in their midst.

Right back at ya. Some of the most outrageous bigoted statements I've seen and read have come from Democratic mouthpieces.

[EddieB.Good]

Originally Posted by pknopp

If it's pointed out and you agree it was pointed out then they are not false accusations are they?

"Even if we did give you the benefit of the doubt ..."

As in "We all know you're talking out of your rear, but for argument's sake, let's play along..."

[toryturner]

Originally Posted by EddieB.Good

I find it odd how somehow, miraculously, the only racism Conservatives see is when they want to falsely accuse Liberals of doing it. Even if we did give you the benefit of the doubt that racism on the Left exists like you pointed out, that's still a 10:1 in favor of Republicans.

I can find many more examples. But my point isn't to accuse people of racism but to point out that people might honestly have a different point of view from President Obama's without it having anything to do with the color of his skin.

[pknopp]

Originally Posted by EddieB.Good

"Even if we did give you the benefit of the doubt ..."

As in "We all know you're talking out of your rear, but for argument's sake, let's play along..."

Uncle Tom Powell Stumps for Massah Bush

Just because you want to pretend it's not racism, it is.

[wutitiz]

Originally Posted by EddieB.Good

I agree that most Republicans aren't racist. But most Republicans will tolerate racism in their midst.

We are not the party with a major hero who said that he looks "daggers" at interracial couples when he sees them on the street. We are not the party that elected a congress critter who explained why in US politics, blacks should lead blacks, whites should lead whites, and Hispanics should lead Hispanics. He said that growing up on the farm in Arkansas, he never saw turkeys leading chickens or vice versa. In case you don't know, I'm talking about Rep Danny Davis (D, Chicago).

We are not the party that got caught plotting to make false accusations of racism, a racist tactic in itself, since it predictably results in increased racial division.

Not being telepathic, I won't venture to say whether most Democrats are racist or not. But clearly they tolerate racism in their ranks. And unlike you, I provide the evidence of it. You provided zero evidence for your claim.

[EddieB.Good]

Originally Posted by toryturner

I can find many more examples. But my point isn't to accuse people of racism but to point out that people might honestly have a different point of view from President Obama's without it having anything to do with the color of his skin.

I agree with that, but the issue still stands that most Republicans are perfectly willing to accept and lock hands w/ the racists in their party to oppose Obama.

[Teddy52]

.........."FIRST black president ".......... when blacks who seldom vote are chanting that as they head to the polls, it sounds racist.

[burdell]

Originally Posted by toryturner

I can find many more examples. But my point isn't to accuse people of racism but to point out that people might honestly have a different point of view from President Obama's without it having anything to do with the color of his skin.

Hell, I don't particularly like his point of view in many areas and I voted for him...............................twice. I just liked the points of view of his opponents even less.