Like a plantation eh?
That's where the white owner cheats behind his wife's back with his slave girls and gets them pregnant then refuses to acknowlege or raise his child or do the right thing by the woman...
Posted on 01/19/2006 8:41:53 AM PST by neverdem
Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's fiery political remark Monday that the Republican House is like a "plantation" has triggered charges of playing the race card and a sharp rebuke from first lady Laura Bush, who called her comment ridiculous.
The New York Democrat's racial broadside during a Martin Luther King Day appearance at a Baptist church in Harlem continued to spark debate yesterday on both sides of the political aisle.
Black Democratic leaders such as Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois defended and attempted to explain Mrs. Clinton's remarks, saying she was referring to a "further consolidation of power" by Republicans in Washington. But Mrs. Bush, en route home from a trip to West Africa, said, "I think it's ridiculous -- it's a ridiculous comment."
Speaking at a civil rights forum celebrating King's legacy, Mrs. Clinton attempted to score some political points with the party's loyal black constituency, charging that the Republican-controlled House was "run like a plantation."
"And you know what I am talking about," she said.
Until now, Mrs. Clinton has largely avoided political controversy, trying to position herself as a centrist Democrat in anticipation of a potential run for president in 2008. But her sharply worded attack on Republicans and the White House before a predominantly black audience has made her the target of a political firestorm.
Earlier this week, White House spokesman Scott McClellan said her attack was "out of bounds" and "way out of line," adding that "the political season may be starting early."
House Speaker J. Dennis Hastert's response was even sharper.
"If she's trying to be racist, I think that's unfortunate," the Illinois Republican said.
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IMHO, that's the best comment that I've ever heard from the Speaker.
Hillary is a divider, not a uniter.
Hill is just going to get a taste of her own medicine. Boo hoo.
But I do have a soft spot for the guy who said that unlike Congresscritters, slaves on plantations at least did useful work.
The fact that the Demon-Rats have to pander so much to the 13% black and 2-3% gay groups show how much trouble they are in. Most of the swing to Republicans (the right) has actually been just plain people finding their place that had moved left into the fringes of the radical, racist, sexist, Demon-Ratic Party. It just take some longer than others. Watching Killer Ted, credit checker Chuckie, and I've heard that before Biden only speeds the process. Only the elitist seeking power, and the uninformed stupid remain.
Oh yeah, Shrillary, Harlem blacks all came from southern plantations, they know all about it.
Dims are so desparate for power. Their hype and nonsense gets worse by the day, but I guess that is good for us.
Hillary will get away with this because most of the public is too uninformed and won't even understand the implication of the word 'plantation.' Plus, she won't allow herself to be grilled by a reporter. The liberals love her, no matter what she says. I, on the other hand, despise everything she stands for, and that includes her husband.
Oh hell yes. I'm sure the audience clearly understood THAT'S what she meant. It's crystal clear! LOLOLOLOLOL - what a bunch of maroons. I'm loving it right now.
Hillary fans the flames of race hatred for votes. What a pig.
SOME of the Barrett Report was released today, and OBL was jacking his jaws again....ever wonder if these two things were meant to be released to cover her slime highness from any more 'plantation' talk?????
You CAN bet on it!!!!
I'm trying to think of another instance when one First Lady dissed another publicly. Bush calling Clinton's remarks "ridiculous" seems unique.
House Speaker J. Dennis Hastert's response was even sharper.
"If she's trying to be racist, I think that's unfortunate," the Illinois Republican said.
Are these rebukes from a House "leader" and WH "Spokesman" all the outrage they could muster??
Lame-O. Especially Hastert.
Have we a quote from that conservative warrior Frist?
Like a plantation eh?
That's where the white owner cheats behind his wife's back with his slave girls and gets them pregnant then refuses to acknowlege or raise his child or do the right thing by the woman...
("Is this the real her, the real Hillary? I don't know. But if it is, I like it," said the Rev. Al Sharpton, who hosted Monday's forum.)
This is today's Hillary Al! Tomorrow's Hillary will be different. Maybe the day after tomorrow she'll be like she was yesterday! Sucker!
New catch phrase for Hillary!
Hillary's a shrill shrew. And you know what I am talking about.
Hillary's a racebaiter. And you know what I am talking about.
Hillary's a _____________. And you know what I am talking about.
Oh what fun!
I thought it was Nagin pushing a pro-plantation platform.
Are you trying to say Dr. Rice is on the pubbie plantation? Besides the obvious sex difference, what's the difference in calling conservative blacks, "Uncle Toms"?
"Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois defended and attempted to explain Mrs. Clinton's remarks, saying she was referring to a "further consolidation of power" by Republicans in Washington."
Barack Obama another of Hillary's House Negroes. Of course he defends her, just like he is trained to do. There is a Plantation and the Democrats are running it. When the Dems say Crap the blacks in the CBC say Yassuh what color does you want and where does you want it.
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