Posted on 09/11/2009 5:52:48 PM PDT by americanophile
A group of black newspaper publishers on Friday charged Republican Rep. Joe Wilson with racism for yelling, "You lie," at President Obama during his nationally televised address to a joint session of Congress.
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) has canceled a planned January conference in South Carolina, where Wilson is a representative, and joined an economic boycott of the Palmetto State started 10 years ago by the state NAACP in protest of the confederate flag waving from the Statehouse grounds.
Wilson shouted his accusation Wednesday night in response to Obama saying that his health care reform plan would not cover illegal immigrants. Wilson, who drew sharp criticism from both sides of the political fence for the breach in decorum, immediately apologized to Obama and the president accepted. But House Democrats are pressing Wilson to apologize on the House floor or face disciplinary action.
The latest fallout from Wilson's outburst, however, is the first time race has been injected into the controversy.
"As African-American newspaper publishers we stand in solidarity with the NAACP and fully support the economic boycott of South Carolina," NNPA Chairman Danny J. Bakewell Sr. said. "Rep. Wilson's remarks were racist, disrespectful, and a disingenuous violation -- not only of President Obama -- but to the institution of the presidency and only solidified our position and the importance in not spending black dollars where black people are not respected.
"The continued public and blatant disrespect of President Barack Obama by members of Congress will not be rewarded with our dollars nor will a state that continues to uphold America's shameful past by flying the Confederate flag," he added.
Wilson's office could not be reached for comment Friday.
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He lied.
How could you say that? That’s a disingenuous violation!
Idiots. The race card is worn and tattered and has lost all meaning. Reminds me of the “Boy Who Cried Wolf”. Oh my, I just said “boy.” That’s racist!
“black newspaper publishers”
Here lies the problem. They would have a case if they were boycotting the “white newspaper publishers” but then again they would have to also boycott themselves.
Using “racism” as an excuse to dispute any anti-Obama opinions should now be a dead horse. It has a become a flea-bitten, dried-out, sway-backed, rotten-toothed old nag and should just be taken out and shot. I don’t care who uses it, it means nothing anymore and the user shows his/her laziness and blind political ignorance. Git off yer high horse - the old nag is dead!
Lol! Who didn’t see this coming?
NO, You IDIOTS...you are not intelligent enough to see that the Resident in the White House is a LIAR, and used the people’s money, time, and place to prattle on with his LIES....we’re on to you, and to HIM!
Yes, punish South Carolina—the state with the 5th highest percentage of African-Americans! Yeah—that’ll show ‘em!
Who cares?
I just heard a replay of Wilson’s comments, and there were plenty of noise before Wilson opened his mouth. That illegal immigrant non-eligibility was more than a number of Senators or Congressmen could take. Wilson certainly wasn’t alone.
If the President is going to participate in a lie-fest, then he it’s open season from the peanut gallery.
Quick, where is the link of when all those black “dignitaries” booed at President Bush and subjected him to nasty race based ridicule during the inauguration ceremony for 0bama?
“and only solidified our position and the importance in not spending black dollars where black people are not respected.”
Chortle!
“Black dollars”?
What is that?
Funny, the only dollars I know are green ones.
Didn't know dollars were racist too. :)
What? You mean this isn’t satire?
I think if the RACE card is the only card in their hand that they think is worth playing...then they should just FOLD and get out of the game.
These people need to be called out for what they are—race cowards. Hiding behind race like a punk hiding behind mommy.
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