[...] is a myth that the Republican Party has a greater history of racism. And given the race-baiting, race-profiteering, and racial identity politics that are perpetuated [...]

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Kool Aid drinker, like some other idiots I’ve seen, thinks that just because Kevin Phillips gave Nixon bad advise that he didn’t take that he was a Republican insider whose conspiricy theories can be believed based on said “fact.” It’s pretty obvious from his writings, though, that he is neither Republican nor Conservative, and that he is also a heavy Kool Aid consumer.

Kevin Phillips is an idiot.
http://www.walterolson.com/articles/kphillips.html

..and a dangerous one, at that.
http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/2007/08/017808print.html

And, so are the Lefty Kool Aid downers.

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[...] is the Republican Party that has a profound history of support for blacks; not the Party of Soft Bigotry of Low Expectations: Partial list: The Republican Party was formed [...]

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[...] and respect — I’ve written about him — Congressman John Lewis, an American hero, made allegations that Sarah Palin and I were somehow associated with the worst chapter in American history, [...]

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Much of this Vid is in Obama’s own words from his book. Found it interesting insight.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lI77cU3jsFs&feature=related

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Racism, you bet there is. If you are a black radio talkshow host and support anyone other than Obama, his ‘backers’ come after you. Going by that logic I guess since I am white I should vote for McCain? I will not give in to the racists like J. Jackson who think that way. But I will give in to common sense and say I am voting for McCain in hopes to keep America on the path that made it great, not some Obama idea of socialism. Barack could be a disaster in the highest office. Hopefully he will go back to the Chicago political machine.

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Well, this is outrageous.

What a disgusting display of blatant racism.

Since Republicans benefit from racism we would never see this sort of disgusting behavior from the supporters of Barack Obama.

Oh wait….

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Thanks for the clarification, Fit. That’s an unusual tact by you… going to the “unspoken plank” bit and generalization of everyone via party affiliation.

That’s what I keep trying to stress here. Both the DNC and GOP have their fair share of bigots and racists. It’s not a “blanket” anything. Fact is there is scum in both parties… today and over history.

Which then brings me to your closing statement that I “refuse to acknowledge that the Republican party has benefited from racial anxieties for the past forty years”

The DNC has benefited from keeping racial divisions alive, well, and festered for the past 40 years. The DNC party is still the one today, playing the gender and race card, but trying to blame it on the GOP. THat’s because they need to keep this age old myth alive that the GOP is nothing but a bunch of rich old white guys who hate women and minorities.

The DNC is already laying the ground work of a guilt trip… that if you don’t vote for Obama, you are racist. Forget that I’m a confirmed and devoted capitalist that hates socialism. The party and media are already pronoucing that any Obama loss is a statement that the nation is racist. Nice…

It is the DNC who benefits when the nation is divided into classes of “victims” in order to push their welfare, social programs in legislation.

And you call me in denial??? Lord love ya, Fit. You do give me a grin sometimes.

You truly should reread Wordsmith’s walk thru history above.

BTW, I say “your party” because, whether you are registered or not, at this time you are standing in the Obama camp. So, for this moment, the DNC is “your party” of choice. Unless, of course, you’re a Ron Paul, Bob Barr or Cynthia McKinney kind’o'guy…. which I somehow doubt.

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classic case of poor wording imo

it happens

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Fit said:

Republicans filled the void with the Southern Stategy adopting racism as an unspoken party plank.

Really? Fit, you wouldn’t be calling me a racist now, would you?

That’s gotta be the top of the line most offensive statement you’ve ever made here since I’ve been around. You *can’t* be serious.

And may I remind you that it’s your party who has been all about race and gender for the past year? May I remind you it’s your party and their pocketed media who have been suggesting that an Obama loss will be due to closet racism?

May I also remind you it’s Obama who’s all about race and affirmative action? All about minority subprime loans?

It’s your candidate who is proud to be a hypenated American?

But I… as a registered Republican (but Indy in voting)… is a racist with an “unspoken” party plank?

Chutzpah, dude….. massive cahones.

Mata,

The only person I accuse of being racist here is Scrapiron (he could make Obama’s racist grandmother cringe). There several planks in the Republican platform which I know you don’t agree with (seen the AGW statement this year Mata?). I don’t assume anything you believe until you voice your opinion.

I don’t know what you mean about this “your party” business, I’ve never registered with any party in my life and never will. I guess that’s why I have no problem acknowledging the faults with the Democratic party.

I’m sorry if you are offended, but if you refuse to acknowledge that the Republican party has benefited from racial anxieties for the past fourty years, I accuse you of being in denial.

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