Civil Rights Heroes (Barbara Jordan's Fight For Americans)

American Rattlesnake ^ | January 18, 2016 | Gerard Perry

[OddLane]

For a party which purports to have the best interests of African-Americans at heart, and which lobbies tirelessly for their votes-when it’s convenient, it should be noted-the Democrats have a shocking lack of empathy for black Americans. At least, those in the working class who are seeking gainful employment while competing against millions of low-wage immigrants.

During last night’s Democratic presidential debate, every candidate studiously avoided tackling the elephant in the room. Namely, the continued decline in wages-and prolonged unemployment-for one of their party’s most loyal constituencies. Even as the men and woman on stage boasted of the amenities and privileges that illegal aliens-who aren’t even enfranchised-should receive, they refused to acknowledge the parlous economic condition of American workers, particularly workers of color.

This is not simply a right wing talking point parroted by anti-immigration activists. It’s an objective, ineluctable fact, bolstered by statistical, empirical evidence. The Obama recovery has left millions behind, as even the left-progressive, pro-Obama PBS talk show host Tavis Smiley has acknowledged. That is why on this Martin Luther King Day, we must remember the voices of those who spoke up on behalf of American citizens and American workers, even if their needs are being ignored by our current political class.

[Dalberg-Acton]

I’m not a big fan of Barbara Jordon.

[oldplayer]

Didn’t she nearly drown. Stayed submerged for longer than 5 minutes with no apparent brain damage. Go figure.

[A_Former_Democrat]

Dems have perfected the Plantation Master role. Keep em down and work them for their votes and “protests”

[Dalberg-Acton]

She was brain dead (Democrat) before the submersion.

[BohDaThone]

On this issue — read her report on immigration — much sounder than most gop and all dem candidates