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Old 08-09-2012, 03:03 PM
 
Location: Houston, Tx
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yes because we know nothing ouside of hip hop and gold chains..whatever.. i do not understand why people act shocked when a rep for a minority distict , takes up minority causes.. no one says boo when a rep in a wealthy district fights a wal-mart then he is just speaking for his district right ?
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What about people that are mixed?
Do they know "just a little" about them?
Most Americans don't know much about the Sikh community, which would include black people. So yes I stand by might statement for the P.C. police.

"The Sikh religion is unfamiliar to most Americans who mistake Sikhs in the traditional turban hair covering alternatively as either Muslims or Hindus. They are neither. Sikhism originated in the Punjab region in India about 500 years ago. One tenet of this sect is that men do not cut their hair. The turban is also considered sacred and keeps their hair manageable for everyday activities."

Sikh Temple | Law Enforcement Today

Temple shooting dredges up memories of long history of bias crimes against Sikhs - CNN
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Old 08-09-2012, 03:07 PM
 
Location: Houston, Tx
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The crazy thing is a racist killed innocent ppl in a place of worship and ppl are disgusted by a political figure speaking on behalf of a targeted minority instead of the killer.
The problem is, she's not doing becuase she cares(Im pretty sure if a group of white christians got shot up she wouldn't say a word) she's doing it because she's never seen a camera she didn't like Hell she flew out to LA to speak at Michaels Jacksons funneral. What the Hell does that have to do with Houston, or Texas.

Who Paid for Sheila Jackson Lee’s Visit to Michael Jackson’s Funeral? « Commentary Magazine
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Old 08-09-2012, 03:09 PM
 
Location: Houston, Tx
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I will never understand how she keeps getting enough votes to stay in office.
That's what happens when you have congressional districts built around race, instead of natural geographic bounddaries.
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Old 08-09-2012, 03:20 PM
 
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That's what happens when you have congressional districts built around race, instead of natural geographic bounddaries.
But don't the people in her district watch the news and see her out there making a fool of herself? I would be so embarrassed to have her as my representative! She's clearly just in it for the attention.
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Old 08-09-2012, 03:38 PM
 
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Ted Poe is as big of a camera hog as SJL. Nobody complains about him sticking his nose into everything. His constituents consider he is just doing his job.
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Old 08-09-2012, 03:46 PM
 
Location: Houston, Tx
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Ted Poe is as big of a camera hog as SJL. Nobody complains about him sticking his nose into everything. His constituents consider he is just doing his job.
Show me a case of Poe going to California to speak at a celebrity's(that he didn't even know) funeral?
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Old 08-09-2012, 04:04 PM
 
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The crazy thing is a racist killed innocent ppl in a place of worship and ppl are disgusted by a political figure speaking on behalf of a targeted minority instead of the killer.
It's obvious which one is worse = SJL (sarcasm)
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Old 08-09-2012, 04:22 PM
 
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Show me a case of Poe going to California to speak at a celebrity's(that he didn't even know) funeral?
Don't know about Poe but SJL did know MJ. He met with the CBC and other members of congress inlcuding the President several times in the past on Aids awareness. She was probably asked to speak and more than likely her trip was paid for by the organizers.

You people whine too much.
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Old 08-09-2012, 05:05 PM
 
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Like I said Poe does not offend.

I can think of several times when I wished he were minding the store instead of going off on tangents. 90% of his voters do not mind.
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Old 08-09-2012, 05:12 PM
 
Location: Houston(Screwston),TX
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The problem is, she's not doing becuase she cares(Im pretty sure if a group of white christians got shot up she wouldn't say a word) she's doing it because she's never seen a camera she didn't like Hell she flew out to LA to speak at Michaels Jacksons funneral. What the Hell does that have to do with Houston, or Texas.

Who Paid for Sheila Jackson Lee’s Visit to Michael Jackson’s Funeral? « Commentary Magazine
Well untill a group of white christians get shot up let's save the scenerios that hasn't even happened yet for another argument. Either way I am not a fan of her by any means but she's no different then most politicians. Politics Politricks. And politicians don't fly and speak at funerals? And have you ever thought maybe the Jackson family asked her to speak. It's not like she invited her own self and walked on stage by herself. No one can somebody do that at a funeral. Think about it man.
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