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Black Publishers Cry Racism Over Wilson Outburst, Join Boycott of South Carolina
Fox News ^ | September 11, 2009 | Fox News

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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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Front Page News; Politics/Elections; US: South Carolina
KEYWORDS: blacks; boycott; racecard; sameoldsameold; southcarolina; wilson; yawn
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To: americanophile

Think of how much Rep Clyburn has done to try to wreck the SC economy.


81 posted on 09/11/2009 7:55:07 PM PDT by Mamzelle (Who is Kenneth Gladney? (Don't forget to bring your cameras))
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To: mojitojoe

I wasn’t racist, either, but I know which side I’m on now...


82 posted on 09/11/2009 7:56:47 PM PDT by Quickgun (As a former fetus, I'm opposed to abortion)
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To: americanophile

“A group of black newspaper publishers . . .”

Accusing anyone of “racism” . . laughable


83 posted on 09/11/2009 8:00:09 PM PDT by A_Former_Democrat
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To: boatbums

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84 posted on 09/11/2009 8:03:25 PM PDT by 30 something american (never argue with idiots, they'll bring you down to their level and beat you with experience)
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To: americanophile

So much for “post-racial” America. It’s actually turning out like I expected it to.


85 posted on 09/11/2009 8:06:00 PM PDT by CaptRon
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To: 30 something american

Whoops..., how the heck do you post an image here...?

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86 posted on 09/11/2009 8:06:02 PM PDT by 30 something american (never argue with idiots, they'll bring you down to their level and beat you with experience)
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To: 30 something american
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87 posted on 09/11/2009 8:11:31 PM PDT by floozy22 (MSM : "It's not news unless WE say it is.")
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To: 30 something american
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88 posted on 09/11/2009 8:20:51 PM PDT by floozy22 (MSM : "It's not news unless WE say it is.")
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To: floozy22

Thanks, I’ll search, your link takes me back to the first page of this thread for some reason.

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89 posted on 09/11/2009 8:22:02 PM PDT by 30 something american (never argue with idiots, they'll bring you down to their level and beat you with experience)
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To: floozy22
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90 posted on 09/11/2009 8:27:26 PM PDT by 30 something american (never argue with idiots, they'll bring you down to their level and beat you with experience)
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To: americanophile

Black publishers. Black politicians. Black voters. Black housewives. Black librarians. Black lawyers. Black gangsters. Black policemen. Black telephone repairmen. Black musicians. Black hair stylists. Black newscasters. Black pilots. Black doctors. Black teachers. Black quarterbacks. Black husbands. Black dancers. Black millionaires. Black fishermen. Black carpenters. Black bakers. Black fire fighters. Black actors. Black. Black. Black. yak yak yak...

I’m a brown freeper. Seriously, get over it.


91 posted on 09/11/2009 8:35:02 PM PDT by new cruelty (Shoot your TV. Torch your newspaper.)
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To: americanophile

Boo hoo.


92 posted on 09/11/2009 8:46:26 PM PDT by Slings and Arrows (Crazy is the new sane.)
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To: americanophile

Yep - it’s all racist...


93 posted on 09/11/2009 8:51:03 PM PDT by Tzimisce (No thanks. We have enough government already. - The Tick)
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To: americanophile

Sometimes the truth hurts and I am glad there is someone in
congress with enough spine to call it like it is. To the black
publishers that are crying the race card, I say to them....
take your “racism cry” and stick it where someone said Nancy Pelosi should stick her want of apology from Joe Wilson along
with her pearls. Same old tune and get ready to hear the state run media hammering on this for weeks to come.


94 posted on 09/11/2009 9:09:18 PM PDT by Macgedos
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To: americanophile

The comment was not about the color of skin; rather, it was about content of character.


95 posted on 09/11/2009 9:14:08 PM PDT by Grizzled Bear ("Does not play well with others.")
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To: Tzimisce
Yes , and like they were going to vote for Wilson anyway. Wilson is raking it in. Last report was 700k before his site crashed again. The Lefty's claim they have sent 2 mill to thier guy. I wonder whose credit cards they used ? Follow the bouncing check .
96 posted on 09/11/2009 9:15:27 PM PDT by fantom (,)
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To: SmokingJoe

me, too, send them dollas to Vegas!


97 posted on 09/11/2009 10:06:50 PM PDT by MissDairyGoodnessVT ("Economy is the method by which we prepare today to afford the improvements of tomorrow"C.Coolidge)
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To: Since 2009-07-21

NO kidding. It’s Don King-esque!


98 posted on 09/11/2009 11:10:18 PM PDT by americanophile (Sarcasm: satirical wit depending for its effect on bitter, caustic, and often ironic language.)
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To: Markos33

Yep, and that’s exactly how the RACE card is played - at any time, for any reason - and usually, you can’t beat the RACE card because it trumps everything else.


99 posted on 09/11/2009 11:54:29 PM PDT by BuckeyeTexan (Integrity, Character, Leadership, and Loyalty matter - Be an example, no matter the cost.)
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To: Jaxter

Souldn’t that be a food stamp dollar?


100 posted on 09/12/2009 4:48:45 AM PDT by MagnoliaB
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