Disgraceful Pandering, Deception, and Fueling the Politics of Race

[icanthearyou 4,462]

http://www.washingto...o-off-the-mark/

When asked how the Republican Party can win over black voters, Bush responded:

"Our messages is one of hope and aspiration. It isn't one of division and get in line and we'll take care of you with free stuff."

Why make such a racial statement in South Carolina? Pandering to the base? Has any other Republican named Bush successfully played the race game in South Carolina before?

"In South Carolina, where Bush was speaking, five of the seven congressional districts have a greater percentage of white households than black on food stamps, as of March of this year. All of them are represented by Republicans."

"But poor whites vote Republican -- and more heavily Republican than all white voters. If anything, it's the Republicans, then, that are benefiting from the "free stuff" giveaways."

"It's worth noting, too, that lots of people get "free stuff" from the government. Seniors get a lot of government-program support, but they vote more heavily Republican. (Even older non-white voters tend to vote less Democratic -- though not much less.)"

Maybe the real issue is not the "free stuff" but rather, the skin color (at least in terms of the political value) of the people receiving the "free stuff"?

[cptau 169]

The article makes the assumption that little brother Bush is a real Republican............ He's not. He and many others are just poser Republicans.

[cooltigger21 0]

The article makes the assumption that little brother Bush is a real Republican............ He's not. He and many others are just poser Republicans.

He's an establishment Republican. He's not conservative in any shape manner or form.

[icanthearyou 4,462]

The article makes the assumption that little brother Bush is a real Republican............ He's not. He and many others are just poser Republicans.

So, what would the actual Republican response be? Can you tell us which of the 14 Republican candidates for President are real Republicans?

[autigeremt 6,562]

Ben Carson........Carly......Cruz. Of course what is a Republican anymore? That should be the real question.

[homersapien 11,350]

Ben Carson........Carly......Cruz. Of course what is a Republican anymore? That should be the real question.

Kim Davis Decides She's Actually A Republican

http://www.huffingto...4b0dd8503077eec

[autigeremt 6,562]

Ben Carson........Carly......Cruz. Of course what is a Republican anymore? That should be the real question.

Kim Davis Decides She's Actually A Republican

http://www.huffingto...4b0dd8503077eec

LOL

[DKW 86 7,410]

LADIES & GENTLEMEN: GREAT MOMENTS IN DEMOCRAT PARTY HISTORY!!!

Kim Davis in the Court House Door:

George Wallace in the School House Door:

[DKW 86 7,410]

Ben Carson........Carly......Cruz. Of course what is a Republican anymore? That should be the real question.

Kim Davis Decides She's Actually A Republican

http://www.huffingto...4b0dd8503077eec

LOL

This made my day!!!!! Thanks, that was a scream it was ssssoooo funny.

Democrat Kim Davis!!! !!!!

[AURaptor 1,121]

More minorities in W's cabinet than Obama's, and the Dems still scream ' RACISM " at the top of their lungs.

[icanthearyou 4,462]

It is not about racism. It is about the politics of race.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/earl-ofari-hutchinson/shrewd-calculation-in-jeb_b_8197646.html?ncid=txtlnkusaolp00000592

[homersapien 11,350]

More minorities in W's cabinet than Obama's, and the Dems still scream ' RACISM " at the top of their lungs.

That was random.

[AURaptor 1,121]

More minorities in W's cabinet than Obama's, and the Dems still scream ' RACISM " at the top of their lungs.

That was random.

Factual and real..

[homersapien 11,350]

More minorities in W's cabinet than Obama's, and the Dems still scream ' RACISM " at the top of their lungs.

That was random.

Factual and real..

And irrelevant.

[AURaptor 1,121]

More minorities in W's cabinet than Obama's, and the Dems still scream ' RACISM " at the top of their lungs.

That was random.

Factual and real..

And irrelevant.

Very relevant. The Left falsely accuses the Right of racism, time and time again.

[icanthearyou 4,462]

More minorities in W's cabinet than Obama's, and the Dems still scream ' RACISM " at the top of their lungs.

That was random.

Factual and real..

And irrelevant.

Very relevant. The Left falsely accuses the Right of racism, time and time again.

Once again, the discussion is not about racism but rather, the role of race in politics. Were Bush's remarks racially charged? Were his remarks calculated considering his audience? Do both Republicans and Democrats use race as a means to a political end? Is this divisive? Is the problem "them" (political opposition) or, is the problem all of us? Did you read the Huff Post article in post #11? If not, you should. Whether you agree or not, is irrelevant. It is thought provoking and, provides some very interesting statistics.

[homersapien 11,350]

More minorities in W's cabinet than Obama's, and the Dems still scream ' RACISM " at the top of their lungs.

That was random.

Factual and real..

And irrelevant.

Very relevant. The Left falsely accuses the Right of racism, time and time again.

Irrelevant to this thread. Start your own thread if you want to change the subject (which you obviously are trying to do).

[AURaptor 1,121]

Completely relevant to the thread topic.

[homersapien 11,350]

More minorities in W's cabinet than Obama's, and the Dems still scream ' RACISM " at the top of their lungs.

That was random.

Factual and real..

And irrelevant.

Very relevant. The Left falsely accuses the Right of racism, time and time again.

Once again, the discussion is not about racism but rather, the role of race in politics. Were Bush's remarks racially charged? Were his remarks calculated considering his audience? Do both Republicans and Democrats use race as a means to a political end? Is this divisive? Is the problem "them" (political opposition) or, is the problem all of us? Did you read the Huff Post article in post #11? If not, you should. Whether you agree or not, is irrelevant. It is thought provoking and, provides some very interesting statistics.

And this is the guy who just loves to tell people "please try to keep up". :-\

You start a topical thread about the exploitation of race in a political campaign, and he wants to talk about the diversity of a given Rep. POTUS cabinet because "the left falsely accuses the right of racism time and time again".

I have this image of Jeb just getting bucked off a wild bull and Raptor comes running up as a rodeo clown waving a change in topic to distract the bull.

He jumps around more than Dr. Who.

"Please try to keep up" my ass!

[autigeremt 6,562]