Posted on 11/07/2005 10:31:53 PM PST by neverdem
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Steele decries black critics as racistsBy S.A. MillerTHE WASHINGTON TIMES Published November 7, 2005 Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael S. Steele said black Democratic leaders who call racially tinged attacks on him fair game because he is a conservative Republican have exposed themselves as racists and cast shame upon the state.
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About time he spoke up!
ping
Rightly so, to label them bigots and racists. Skin color is not a preventative or an indicator of these sentiments. It's a outpouring of the spirit within. They've exposed theirs to be soulless. Dark. Ugly.
I hope he demolishes them in '06.
I remember at one time up to the sixties, the Republican Party had a 45% membership rate with afro-Americans. Prominent black celebrities like Jackie Robinson and Wilt Chamberlain voted for Nixon in 1960. When did it become a crime for afro-americans to vote for parties other than the Democrats? Yes, let's put an asterisk next to everyone who doesn't agree with the political opinions of the majority. We are livng a bizarro world.
He's whining about racism when he supports affirmative action?
bttt
Apparently Del. Marriott believes it would be fair if she were referred to as "Aunt Jemimah" because she is injecting divisive name-calling into an election compaign.
They don't like him because he has the temerity to be PROUD of being off the plantation.
He is right. They are.
He's exactly right.
I don't know anything about these politicians; but I would be honored to be called Aunt Jemima. Aunt Jemima is remembered with love and respect and her role was a powerful one.
I sure wouldnt want to be called Aunt Jemima.
Maybe because I am a man.
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