Posted on 07/04/2010 2:52:42 PM PDT by KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Cynthia Tucker on Sunday said that Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele "is a self-aggrandizing, gaffe-prone incompetent who would have been fired a long time ago were he not black."
Chatting with ABC's Jake Tapper during the Roundtable segment of today's "This Week" about Steele's recent remarks concerning Afghanistan, Tucker went even further with what many would consider overt racism.
"The irony is that he never would have been voted in as Chairman of the Republican Party were he not black"
JAKE TAPPER, HOST: Cynthia, you once called, let me underline "You" once called Michael Steele an affirmative action hire gone bad. What's your take on this?
CYNTHIA TUCKER, ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION: Well, Michael Steele is a self-aggrandizing, gaffe-prone incompetent who would have been fired a long time ago were he not black. Of course, the irony is that he never would have been voted in as Chairman of the Republican Party were he not black. Let's remember how the Party wound up with Michael Steele. In November 2008, the Party was devastated that the Democrats had elected the nation's first black president while the Republican Party was stuck with being seen as largely the party of aging white people, with good reason. A party that was hostile to people of color, especially blacks and Latinos. So the Party needed a new face, preferably a face of color, and they didn't have very many officials to choose from. So, they came up with Michael Steele. And it is very ironic since the Republicans have been so critical of affirmative action, to watch them stuck with their affirmative action hire that they dare not get rid of because that would generate even more controversy.
If this were said about a black Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, or any high-ranking black Democrat, the media, the NAACP, and the Reverends Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton would be up in arms demanding that person's resignation.
But because Steele is a black Republican, this kind of talk is completely acceptable. In fact, nobody on the panel including the host even batted an eye when Tucker made these disgusting remarks.
Yet there's a potentially even more striking hypocrisy here: didn't Tucker with her accusation admit that some incompetent black people are hired exclusively because of the color of their skin, and they don't get fired for exactly the same reason?
As such, wasn't Tucker accidentally making a case AGAINST affirmative action?
Somehow you imagine she missed this while she was eviscerating Steele on national television.
... even liberals can be right once in a while....
First time I’ve ever agreed with her.
Most wouldn’t have voted for 0 if he weren’t black.
‘Steele Would’ve Been Fired Long Time Ago Were He Not Black’
She’s RIGHT!
The GOP insists on playing the RACE card and highlights how idiotic that is.
‘Steele Would’ve Been Fired Long Time Ago Were He Not Black’
She’s RIGHT!
The GOP insists on playing the RACE card and highlights how idiotic that is.
Obama would have NEVER been elected if he wasn’t black.
That’s the truth, and they know it no matter what they say.
He’s young, inexperienced in every way, and without record and executive chops.
He wouldn’t be RNC chair in the first place if he wasn’t black.
I don’t see how pointing out that someone got a position primarily due to race is in itself racist.
Heck, even SHE admits it! ;)
True.
Not unlike The Won.
Do you think she now understands that many of us dislike Obama’s policies....having nothing to do with his skin color? Nah...that would require her to think logically...or at all.
Yes and Obama would not be President if he were not black.
Can you say Madam President? First gentlemen Bill? White House wedding for Chelsea?
It was okay for all the democrats to use “Iraq is Bush’s war” as their campaign mantra. Where was the outrage from both parties then?
Rush was right.
Positions and attention is given based on color.
I know of another black that is in office solely because of his color.
Actually Cynthia, Obama wouldn’t have been elected for dog catcher if he weren’t black. So what’s your point?
I don't know who this reporter is however they had better stick to their night job if they aren't black via heritage. If they are black it's okay then.
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