REPERATOINS ALERT!:..Governor calls for 'justice' on reparations

San Francisco Chronical ^ | 4/25 | Carla Marinuuci

[antidemocommie]

With a landmark state study on slave-era insurance policies about to be released, Gov. Gray Davis addressed the issue of possible reparations to California minorities yesterday, saying, "Clearly, we want to right any wrongs and do justice to people who were taken advantage of."

[antidemocommie]

Its beautiful! Just for you.

[mhking]

"Jackson, in an editorial board meeting at The Chronicle this week, said he would not expect reparations to be paid to individuals but to nonprofit groups, educational programs, arts facilities or other groups that help minorities. "

In other words, "Don't give the money to the 'great unwashed masses,' just give it to me, and I'll give it to who I think is worthy; and certainly not to any who don't do as I say do..."

The Huckster is at it again. He's gotta make sure he gets his piece of the pie - even if it is "pie in the sky."

God, I get mad every time I think of how he is supposed to "represent" me. I never was asked if I wanted or needed representation. I damn well don't, and there's no way on God's green earth that I'd pick a crook like Jackson to do it if I did!

[ItisaReligionofPeace]

I like Savage's description best "Rape-a-nations"

[SteamshipTime]

Wake up. It's time to part company.

[Torie]

California was admitted to the union in 1850 as a "free" state, where slavery was outlawed. Of course these are "slave era" policies. And they were held by "slave" owners allegedly (not by the slaves themselves of course). How all of that converts into damages for "slaves" escapes me. Of course, after using the "slave" word, the article quickly segues off into discussing indentured Chinese laborers. The article seems more focused on using hot button words than being focused logically. But that is just my opinion. I am surprised that Davis stuck his toe into this one. It might get stubbed.

[syriacus]

Negro Rights Activities in Gold Rush California By RUDOLPH M. LAPP*

(Like the article I posted above, this is from the Website of the Museum of San Francisco)

slavery was declared illegal in the 1849 state constitution and there was no provision for enumerating slaves on the census forms. [snip]

. It soon became apparent that slave owners who were tarrying too long in California were in danger of losing their property.

*RUDOLPH M. LAPP, who is currently doing a general study of the Negro in California from 1849 to 1875, is a member of the staff of the College of San Mateo. Professor Lapp received his Ph.D. degree in U.S. Southern History from the University of California at Berkeley.

[capitan_refugio]

California was admitted to the Union as a "free" State. One could argue, however, that the Spanish and Mexican governments exploited Indian slave labor. (But that's not our problem!)

This is just Gov. Davis trolling for more votes. I've said it before, and I'll say it again, Davis will do anything, say anything, and allege anything, in his search for votes. I would not be surprised to find him offering BJs before this campaign is over.

[rdb3]

But the issue of reparations to minorities in California -- which has the nation's largest minority population -- poses a potentially thorny problem for Davis in his re-election year.

BEAUTIFUL!

This is precisely what I wanted to see. The RATS cannot effectively use this issue in politics since it will definitely galvanize, not only their Rightist opponents, but it is distasteful to most of the RAT voters as well.

I was certain that the reparation issue would stay in the litigation realm, as opposed to the legislative. But if the Left insists on putting this issue before voters, there will be no doubt that they are going to have their heads handed to them on a platinum platter.

I believe that this will not work, even on Californication's voters. And it will send a message to the rest of the nation that the reparations issue is dead, even when it's argued in court.

But let me be totally honest here. I most certainly have a fear factor that plagues me when I think about this. IF by some strange alignment of the planets and stars Davis is successful in using this issue, I will be forced to spend my last thin dime on cartridges and slugs.

I don't want reparations. This nonsense is disrespectful to my ancestors who were slaves. You cannot put a monetary value on someone's lack of freedom. The only way to pay honor to those who were held in bondage is to ensure FREEDOM for their descendants. And this is not a case of victimologist thinking. Freedom is far too precious to be bought off by filthy lucre. Instead, if my greatX4 grandfather, whatever his name was, is looking on me, I'd take more pleasure thinking that he's looking at me and saying, "Way to go, son."

Also, I'm not talking about the fear of whites only in this issue. Oh, no! This, if successful, will effect everyone, especially those who know for a fact that their ancestors never held a slave, or, those whose ancestors came here after slavery was abolished. My conservatism won't matter one bit then. Only the color of my skin will be the sin.

So, I'm glad that a white RAT finally stepped up on this issue. But now it's the calm before the storm.

[capitan_refugio]

Yikes! You beat me to it! Great minds must think alike.

[FreeTally]

But let me be totally honest here. I most certainly have a fear factor that plagues me when I think about this. IF by some strange alignment of the planets and stars Davis is successful in using this issue, I will be forced to spend my last thin dime on cartridges and slugs.

We all will be forced into revolution.

[Texbob]

Socialist Davis is about as close to Washington D C as he will ever get. 4,000 miles away. He will not be re elected as gov. of Calif.

[isthisnickcool]

Read the book Shakedown. Jackson is an uncommonly common criminal. And a serial rapist of American companies.

These cases will go nowhere in court. And they know it. Like the tobacco scam the Clintons pulled with the help of people like Alan Dirt-sho-witch, these "reparations" con-artists need the "large of law numbers". Something in place, like "big tobacco" that has robust cash flow from many people. In this case the plan is to harass insurers into capitulation via lawsuits without merit.

American business cries out for "loser pays" tort reform to the deaf ears of lawyer scum like Davis and his ilk in politics which is a business controlled by lawyers for lawyers.

Insurance companies "buy peace from litigation" every day in America. IE: They settle lawsuits that are clearly without merit. Because it's cheaper than going to court. I hope the insurers in these cases tell the "plantiffs" to go to hell! But in some cases they may not. And why not? Any losses they have will be passed along to consumers.

Just watch, the next step is to demonize American insurance companies over things that were legal may have happened long long ago.

[Registered]

Can we program a spell check for titles at least..puuuuuhlease?!?

[Young Werther]

Why don't we give the blacks the State of California as reparations. Then we hold a natiowide pool to see how long it takes for Davis to be thrown into the Pacific with a rope around his neck.

[Denver Ditdat]

You cannot put a monetary value on someone's lack of freedom. The only way to pay honor to those who were held in bondage is to ensure FREEDOM for their descendants.

This is well worth repeating.

[Icthus]

You just beat me to it! :o)

I say any black who wants reparation money must be required to move to CA and remain there throughout their lifetime as part of the payment.

[hang 'em]

AGENT OF CHAOS

[Corin Stormhands]

Thanks for the info. My question was somewhat rhetorical since I knew California wasn't a slave state.

[breakem]

FYI. In the 1770s the plains Indians used to bring slaves (other tribes) into New mexico and sell them to the Spanish. This was the way that Small Pox was spread to the southwest.

[rdb3]

Cute. Very cute.