Let's talk about diversity for a minute.
In the wake of yesterday's outrageous Milwaukee Journal Sentinel editorial claiming Clarence Thomas "deserves an asterisk because he arguably does not represent the views of mainstream black America", I have something to add.
Last month I wrote about the Chuckaquiddick scandal. In case you missed it, two Schumer staffers illegally obtained the credit report of Maryland Lieutenant Governor Michael Steele. This act was done to try and obtain information harmful to Steele, a rising GOP star, in his bid for The Senate.
Now we learn Steele is under attack again. The whole report is here, but it calls Steele a traitor to his race. There have also been multiple reports of Democrats showing up at Steele events and throwing oreo cookies at him.
Combine that with the ridiculous filibuster of Miguel Estrada, Harry Belafonte' calling Colon Powell an Uncle Tom, Sly out in Madison with the Aunt Jemima thing concerning Condi Rice, etc., and we have a pattern developing.This all started with Clarence Thomas and Anita Hill of course, believe who you will but if you recall the NAACP fought against Thomas well before Anita Hill ever came forward. Why? He was not the right kind of black. I never understood that about the NAACP, it would seem someone who worked hard, took no hand outs and reached the pinnacle of his career was exactly the kind of person the NAACP should be holding up as a hero in the African-American community.
It would seem to my observation that the party that trumpets diversity has egg on it's face.
Look at the last couple of Democratic conventions, tell me were there any pro-life speakers? Anywhere? Nope. Remember the last Republican convention, remember Ahhhnold, Zel, Rudy? All keynote types, all pro-choice.
The current day Democratic party only has tolerance, diversity if you will, for those that agree with their ideology. It is ok with them to play the race card whenever it suits their purpose. If you really put the ideology aside and sit back and look at what party is truly inclusive and has tolerance for persons of diverse backgrounds and ethnicity it is the Republican party.Oh the Dems do talk a good game, but when put up comes to shut up the Republicans are the real deal.
The thing is, I think most rank and file Democrats find the type of activity against Steele and by Thomas in the MJS yesterday as disgusting as I do. They are not bad people, they are caring loving people.
They just have bad leadership.
Last month I wrote about the Chuckaquiddick scandal. In case you missed it, two Schumer staffers illegally obtained the credit report of Maryland Lieutenant Governor Michael Steele. This act was done to try and obtain information harmful to Steele, a rising GOP star, in his bid for The Senate.
Now we learn Steele is under attack again. The whole report is here, but it calls Steele a traitor to his race. There have also been multiple reports of Democrats showing up at Steele events and throwing oreo cookies at him.
Combine that with the ridiculous filibuster of Miguel Estrada, Harry Belafonte' calling Colon Powell an Uncle Tom, Sly out in Madison with the Aunt Jemima thing concerning Condi Rice, etc., and we have a pattern developing.This all started with Clarence Thomas and Anita Hill of course, believe who you will but if you recall the NAACP fought against Thomas well before Anita Hill ever came forward. Why? He was not the right kind of black. I never understood that about the NAACP, it would seem someone who worked hard, took no hand outs and reached the pinnacle of his career was exactly the kind of person the NAACP should be holding up as a hero in the African-American community.
It would seem to my observation that the party that trumpets diversity has egg on it's face.
Look at the last couple of Democratic conventions, tell me were there any pro-life speakers? Anywhere? Nope. Remember the last Republican convention, remember Ahhhnold, Zel, Rudy? All keynote types, all pro-choice.
The current day Democratic party only has tolerance, diversity if you will, for those that agree with their ideology. It is ok with them to play the race card whenever it suits their purpose. If you really put the ideology aside and sit back and look at what party is truly inclusive and has tolerance for persons of diverse backgrounds and ethnicity it is the Republican party.Oh the Dems do talk a good game, but when put up comes to shut up the Republicans are the real deal.
The thing is, I think most rank and file Democrats find the type of activity against Steele and by Thomas in the MJS yesterday as disgusting as I do. They are not bad people, they are caring loving people.
They just have bad leadership.
posted by realdebate @ 1:28 PM
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