The NAACP Decries Racism In The Tea Party!

[thorn69]

NAACP resolution condemns racism in tea party


By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH, Associated Press Writer Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press Writer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Leaders of the country's largest civil rights organization accused tea party activists on Tuesday of tolerating bigotry and approved a resolution condemning racism within the political movement.

The resolution was adopted during the annual convention in Kansas City of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, spokesman Chris Fleming said. Tea party organizers disputed claims of racism and called on the NAACP to withdraw the resolution.

Debate was mostly closed to the public, but the final version of the resolution "calls on the tea party and all people of good will to repudiate the racist element and activities within the tea party," said Hilary Shelton, director of the NAACP's Washington bureau.

"I hope it will empower the tea party to actually look at itself and see that there are those who are noticing things that I think most tea partiers don't want," he said.

The final wording of the resolution won't be released until the NAACP's national board of directors approves it during its meeting in October. But the original called for the NAACP to "educate its membership and the community that this movement is not just about higher taxes and limited government." It said something could evolve "and become more dangerous for that small percentage of people that really think our country has been taken away from them."

"We felt the time had come to stand up and say, 'It's time for the tea party to be responsible members of this democracy and make sure they don't tolerate bigots or bigotry among their members,'" NAACP President Ben Jealous said ahead of the debate.

"We don't have a problem with the tea party's existence. We have an issue with their acceptance and welcoming of white supremacists into their organizations," he said.

Tea party activist Alex Poulter, who co-founded a Kansas City-area group called Political Chips, disputed the allegations. He said the movement is made up of a "diverse group of folks who are upset with what is going on with this country."

Poulter said he has seen no evidence of racism within the movement.

"It's unfounded, but people are running with these accusations like they are true," he said.

A group called the St. Louis Tea Party issued its own resolution Tuesday calling on the NAACP to withdraw the proposal.

Though not affiliated with either major political party, tea party activists espouse a political philosophy of less government, a free market, lower taxes, individual rights and political activism.

The group has faced occasional claims of racism, most notably in March near the end of the bitter health care debate. U.S. Reps. John Lewis, Andre Carson and Emanuel Cleaver said some demonstrators, many of them tea party activists, yelled a racial epithet as the black congressmen walked from House office buildings to the Capitol. Cleaver, D-Mo., also said he was spit on.

A white lawmaker said he also heard the epithets, but conservative activists said the lawmakers were lying.

"They are pulling people together and focusing on the negative, and then it's hard to make anything positive out of that," said Anita L. Russell, president of the Kansas City, Mo., branch of the NAACP, which introduced the resolution. "And then these groups, these extremist groups, are looking for something, and they are latching on to this."

[thorn69]

And I wonder what percentage of the NAACP didn't vote for Obama? :hmmm:

Yeah, the Tea Party is sooooo racist! :har: Hypocrites! :roll:

Isn't it obvious by now that this is nothing more than a ploy to discredit and shutdown the Tea Party because the liberals that make up the NAACP see that Obama hasn't got a hope or a prayer of winning a second term? It's crystal clear to me now, especially after reading this article.

These unfounded accusations from the NAACP are insulting - not to mention slanderous! They act as if no NAACP member is racist towards any white people or something!

Sure, there's going to be racists in ANY political party or movement (even their own) but for the NAACP to act as if it's the bulk of the Tea Party is racist is just nonsensical rubbish! This article just shows me how desperate they really are now! So long suckers!! :up:


NObama 2012!!! :yeah:

[Platapus]

Sure, there's going to be racists in ANY political party or movement (even their own) but for the NAACP to act as if it's the bulk of the Tea Party is racist is just nonsensical rubbish!


But that's not what the resolution stated.

calls on the tea party and all people of good will to repudiate the racist element and activities within the tea party

I see nothing in this that states that the NAACP considers the bulk of the Tea Party to be racist. Just that there are elements of the Tea Party who are racists, which is probably true.

BTW, the article you posted is also inaccurate in that this resolution was not passed by the NAACP, but only by the delegates. It still needs to go before the NAACP's National Board of Directors in October, 2010.

[thorn69]

But that's not what the resolution stated.



I see nothing in this that states that the NAACP considers the bulk of the Tea Party to be racist. Just that there are elements of the Tea Party who are racists, which is probably true.

BTW, the article you posted is also inaccurate in that this resolution was not passed by the NAACP, but only by the delegates. It still needs to go before the NAACP's National Board of Directors in October, 2010.

Platapus, it's obvious what they're saying! No need to pull a Bill Clinton side step here! They think the Tea Party is a racists group and it's obvious from the article! They just side step a little in their wording because they're too chicken crap to just flat out say it!

I've even pointed out videos and shown proof on this very website that the Tea Party has all sorts of diverse races within it. Show me just ONE white person, ONE Hispanic person. and ONE Asian person that works for the NAACP!

I think I made my point here and there's no sense in trying to debunk an argument that really can't be debunked when it's so blatantly obvious what the NAACP thinks of the Tea Party! Well, I don't think too many Americans are going to think too highly of them after that miserable article!

The fact that it's already made headline news means it's too late to go to the NAACP board of directors. They got their message out to the mainstream media without even getting official approval. This allows their board of directors a chance to reverse what was said but it's already too late. They've already slapped the Tea Party!

[Platapus]

Platapus, it's obvious what they're saying!


It is only obvious to you. But freedom of speech also implies freedom to choose to interpret as you see fit. Thanks for sharing your opinion. :up:

[Zachstar]

When I see a topic like this lately I know who is posting it.

First of all the NAACP mentioned the racist elements of the tea party. Want evidence? I could fill the topic up with images of racist signs and videos of racist activity from members of the tea party.

The tea party has not done NEARLY enough to root the racists out. That is why the party itself gets blasted a great deal.

All and all the tea party will mean victory in the house for 2010 but the material gained from reviewing its activities are going to give democrats PR material out the rear end for 2012. The tea party in my opinion has solidified Obama's reelection.

[mookiemookie]

When I see a topic like this lately I know who is posting it.

He's the new CastleBravo/SUBMAN1

[thorn69]

When I see a topic like this lately I know who is posting it.

First of all the NAACP mentioned the racist elements of the tea party. Want evidence? I could fill the topic up with images of racist signs and videos of racist activity from members of the tea party.

The tea party has not done NEARLY enough to root the racists out. That is why the party itself gets blasted a great deal.

All and all the tea party will mean victory in the house for 2010 but the material gained from reviewing its activities are going to give democrats PR material out the rear end for 2012. The tea party in my opinion has solidified Obama's reelection.

How do you know they are Tea Party members? What proof? A t-shirt?
Surely you've heard about deceptive tactics right? They could be liberals wearing Tea Party t-shirts and holding up racists signs to draw attention against the Tea Party! Face it, you don't know anybody! Just go away!

The racism is brewing from the NAACP's own backyard! They have ALWAYS declared everybody and everything besides themselves is a racist. Yet, like I've said before, they don't accept white people or any other ethnic group into their Klan of hypocrisy!

[Platapus]

Show me just ONE white person, ONE Hispanic person. and ONE Asian person that works for the NAACP!



Well I have been able to come up with six in about five minutes of research. Some are no longer living. There are probably more, but I think I made the point.

Vic Bulluck officer in NAACP

Fernando Romero former member served on committees

Stephen Samuel Wise

Julius Rosenwald

Lillian D. Wald

Emil Gustav Hirsch

You are aware that there is a nondiscrimination clause in the employment for the NAACP.

[thorn69]

It is only obvious to you. But freedom of speech also implies freedom to choose to interpret as you see fit. Thanks for sharing your opinion. :up:

No, it's not only obvious to me. There's MILLIONS of other people that see the hypocrisy too!

[mookiemookie]

*fingers in ears* LALALALALA Can't hear you! Conflicts with my worldview! LALALALA! True Believer Syndrome! LALALA!

:roll:

At least the drivel is good for comedy, though.

[Moeceefus]

They aren't attacking the movement or its values. They simply want more done to root out the bigots in thier crowds, which they should instead of just denying they exist.

[thorn69]

Well I have been able to come up with six in about five minutes of research. Some are no longer living. There are probably more, but I think I made the point.

Vic Bulluck officer in NAACP

Fernando Romero former member served on committees

Stephen Samuel Wise

Julius Rosenwald

Lillian D. Wald

Emil Gustav Hirsch

You are aware that there is a nondiscrimination clause in the employment for the NAACP.



You listed 6 people. SIX!

Vic Bullock = Half black on his mother's side.

and I can't find any information on any of the others you've listed.

[SteamWake]

Erm.. ---> http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=172208

[thorn69]

They aren't attacking the movement or its values. They simply want more done to root out the bigots in thier crowds, which they should instead of just denying they exist.

Give me a break dude! That's complete BS and you know it! It's OBVIOUS what they're doing. They've slapped the Tea Party with an unfounded accusation to draw negative attention and press to it in hopes of sabatoging the best thing to happen to this country since slice bread was founded.

How about the NAACP stop being so damn racist themselves! There is no way they're trying to help the Tea Party cleanse out racism when they're political ideologies are the complete opposite of the Tea Parties! Only a nutcase would believe that baloney!

[Platapus]

No, it's not only obvious to me. There's MILLIONS of other people that see the hypocrisy too!

Millions? how do you know? Did Rush tell you it was millions? Palin? Where did you get this "millions" from? Did you count them? Or is this simply a convenient ambiguous collective logic fallacy?

Let's assume, for the sake of conversation, that you are right and millions of people feel the same as you do. Does that make it right?

Millions of people used to believe the world was flat.

Millions of people believes the earth is 6,000 years old (some may still).

Millions of people believed that enslaving blacks was OK

Millions of people believed that women should not get the right to vote

The number of people who believe something only indicates it popularity, not its accuracy or any level of correctness. :nope:

[Moeceefus]

Give me a break dude! That's complete BS and you know it! It's OBVIOUS what they're doing. They've slapped the Tea Party with an unfounded accusation to draw negative attention and press to it in hopes of sabatoging the best thing to happen to this country since slice bread was founded.

How about the NAACP stop being so damn racist themselves! There is no way they're trying to help the Tea Party cleanse out racism when they're political ideologies are the complete opposite of the Tea Parties! Only a nutcase would believe that baloney!



Well here is one of many readily available examples http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S38VioxnBaI&feature=related

[thorn69]

:roll:

At least the drivel is good for comedy, though.

Oh, it's YOU again with your little snot comments that contain ZERO for substance. Blow off Troll!

[mookiemookie]

Oh, it's YOU again with your little snot comments that contain ZERO for substance. Blow off Troll!

http://www.apostropher.com/blog/img/pot-kettle.jpg
:D

[thorn69]

Millions? how do you know? Did Rush tell you it was millions? Palin? Where did you get this "millions" from? Did you count them? Or is this simply a convenient ambiguous collective logic fallacy?

Let's assume, for the sake of conversation, that you are right and millions of people feel the same as you do. Does that make it right?

Millions of people used to believe the world was flat.

Millions of people believes the earth is 6,000 years old (some may still).

Millions of people believed that enslaving blacks was OK

Millions of people believed that women should not get the right to vote

The number of people who believe something only indicates it popularity, not its accuracy or any level of correctness. :nope:

The Tea Party is made up of MILLIONS of Americans! A slap against the entire Tea Party will not be tolerated. This is going to lead to some serious racial tension because of the tactless accusations against the Tea Party. People are bashing the hell out of the NAACP across the net right now because of it. You're on the losing side here!

[thorn69]

http://www.apostropher.com/blog/img/pot-kettle.jpg
:D


Take your picture and shove it Troll!

[Moeceefus]

Can you at least admit there is a small amount of bigotry that goes on at these events that needs to be stopped? Its not the whole movement, its just a very small portion of it. Its easy to see it, to admit it, and to put an end to it. It makes us all look bad.

[mookiemookie]

Take your picture and shove it Troll!

QED :rotfl2:

[thorn69]

Can you at least admit there is a small amount of bigotry that goes on at these events that needs to be stopped? Its not the whole movement, its just a very small portion of it. Its easy to see it, to admit it, and to put an end to it. It makes us all look bad.


I did admit that there is racism in EVERY political function. Why is the Tea Party being targeted? That's HYPOCRISY!!

[Moeceefus]

I did admit that there is racism in EVERY political function. Why is the Tea Party being targeted? That's HYPOCRISY!!


You said it was unfounded. I presented one of many videos about it. I can also post videos of the NAACP being attacked for bigotry. Racism is being attacked on all fronts as it should be, because it is universally wrong. Tea party members denying it is what really stirs the pot even more.

[thorn69]

You said it was unfounded. I presented one of many videos about it. I can also post videos of the NAACP being attacked for bigotry. Racism is being attacked on all fronts as it should be, because it is universally wrong. Tea party members denying it is what really stirs the pot even more.

No, this is just coming from the NAACP now because November elections are coming up. They are trying to discredit an entire Party of people with baseless and unfounded accusations that should not and do not reflect what the Tea Party is about at all. The whole Tea Party is not spoiled by the actions of just a few. But again, the NAACP should really just focus on its own racism issues. They seem to really be the pot calling the kettle black here.

[Moeceefus]

No, this is just coming from the NAACP now because November elections are coming up. They are trying to discredit an entire Party of people with baseless and unfounded accusations that should not and do not reflect what the Tea Party is about at all. The whole Tea Party is not spoiled by the actions of just a few. But again, the NAACP should really just focus on its own racism issues. They seem to really be the pot calling the kettle black here.


I wouldn't worry about it. The bigots didn't stop Obama from being elected and they certainly wont effect the elections of lesser offices. The Dems approval ratings are at all time lows and many of them are on the way out. The cycle will continue and we are screwed no matter who is in any given office anyways.

[Zachstar]

No, this is just coming from the NAACP now because November elections are coming up. They are trying to discredit an entire Party of people with baseless and unfounded accusations that should not and do not reflect what the Tea Party is about at all. The whole Tea Party is not spoiled by the actions of just a few. But again, the NAACP should really just focus on its own racism issues. They seem to really be the pot calling the kettle black here.

You are saying the entire november elections depend on views on the Tea Party?

That is beyond silly. The views of the racists in that party mean nothing compared the failures of congress and capitulating to the republicans at every turn. On top of that only rarely does Midterms go well for the president's party regardless of status.

Dems are going to lose the house (And maybe even the senate) because they decided to be more republican to get half assed measures passed. The populace has forgotten the insanity of the republican congress under Bush and everyone needs a wakeup call. If you are dem you go for progressive legislation or go home. Republicans have more freedom in their choice of ideology they can go left or right as long as they stay away from extremes and they wont alienate their base as much.

I think it will take republicans starting impeachment hearings on Obama tho before dems wake up. Obama nearly deserves impeachment for his attacks on labor and the progressive base.

[Aramike]

I see nothing in this that states that the NAACP considers the bulk of the Tea Party to be racist. Just that there are elements of the Tea Party who are racists, which is probably true.Hilarious. Are you serious? Because if you are, be prepared to be torn apart and embarrassed ... unless being blatantly wrong doesn't phase you.
He's the new CastleBravo/SUBMAN1 Mookie, I have given you credit in the past, but really? You've lately become not much more than a left-wing talking point. You have nothing to counter the argument except an ad-hominem rebuttal which defines the very term.

This "resolution" by the NAACP can be defined as nothing other than "Race Politics", and should be condemned as such. There is NO LOGICAL reasoning behind it. If there is, the NAACP should renounce any racial minority status and the benefits thereof.

And any of you liberals that actually support this - "mindless ideologues" comes to mind as a great descriptor. You should all be defense attorneys seeking to defend child molestors, as defending the indefensible is clearly your perogative.

Sometimes, it comes down to the basics ... and this is one of those times. The is nothing more than divisive racial politics. Forget substance, insert composition.

Okay, fine, I'll play your game and STILL win. The Tea Party movement is for responsible spending in government. You disagree on the ground of racism. Your (the NAACP) represent the LARGEST benefactor of social welfare benefits of all races.

Hmmm, which side would you be on???

Alright, let's play FAIR ball. Balance ALL social welfare benefits by race. No race is entitled to more social benefits as any other.

Now let's talk.

[Aramike]

Dems are going to lose the house (And maybe even the senate) because they decided to be more republican to get half assed measures passed. :haha::har::haha::har:

Support this please, before I piss myself laughing - with specifics and facts, because I'm armed likewise.

(I mean regarding how "they decided to be more republican...").

Did it ever occur to you that their positions were decidedly not Republican, but merely opposed to decidedly liberal stances? Or perhaps their constituencies'?

Liberals, more than any other group of people just absolutely humor me ... primarly in their absence of any particular belief system but their UNWAVERING belief than anything contradicting aforementioned system must be absolultely wrong, and therefore, Republican.

[FIREWALL]

I find one part of this funny. You come to where I live in S. California and call a black guy "colored" he'll knock your liberal teeth down your throat so far. You'll need a Proctologist to remove them. :haha:

[Snestorm]

Isn't it interesting that an organization fot "the advancement of colored people" can throw the terms "racist" and "bigot"?
What would their reaction be if there were a NAAWP?

I do think that they have a right to their organization, and it's honorable for one to look out for their own kind first. But let's call it what it is. Bigotted.
By the way. Most people are bigotted. It's normal.
The only problem I have with some of these organizations, is that they fail to remmember, "what's good for the goose, is good for the gander".

[thorn69]

Isn't it interesting that an organization fot "the advancement of colored people" can throw the terms "racist" and "bigot"?
What would their reaction be if there were a NAAWP?

I do think that they have a right to their organization, and it's honorable for one to look out for their own kind first. But let's call it what it is. Bigotted.
By the way. Most people are bigotted. It's normal.
The only problem I have with some of these organizations, is that they fail to remmember, "what's good for the goose, is good for the gander".

Well said! :up: Who cares about their reaction? Why can't there be an NAAWP? It would no more racist or bigoted than their own organization after all.

[thorn69]

Palin Comes to Tea Party's Defense After NAACP Passes Racism Resolution
Posted by Stephanie Condon


Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin came to the defense of the Tea Party on Tuesday night, saying that the NAACP was wrong to pass a resolution condemning what it says are racist elements of the conservative movement.

"I am saddened by the NAACP's claim that patriotic Americans who stand up for the United States of America's Constitutional rights are somehow 'racists,'" Palin wrote in a Facebook note. "The charge that Tea Party Americans judge people by the color of their skin is false, appalling, and is a regressive and diversionary tactic to change the subject at hand."

Delegates at the annual convention of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in Kansas City yesterday passed the resolution calling on the Tea Party to expel its racist elements, but the group will reportedly not release the final version of the resolution until its board passes it in October.

Palin, the former Republican vice presidential nominee who is now seen as a leader of the Tea Party movement, quoted conservative icon Ronald Reagan, who called America's past racism "a legacy of evil." She said that with the election of the first black president, the United States has become "a new 'post-racial' society."

"We, as a united people, applauded that sentiment. We were proud of that progress," Palin said. "That's why it is so sad to see that 18 months later, the NAACP is once again using the divisive language of the past to unfairly accuse the Tea Party movement of harboring 'racist elements.'"

She pointed to the candidacy of Tim Scott, an African-American Republican running for Congress in South Carolina, as "a sign of a hopeful, truly post-racial future for our country." In his own statement, Scott called the NAACP's resolution a "grave mistake."

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20010498-503544.html