Racist Tea Party People? Nope. Just Americans!

SteamWake · 07-13-10, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Moeceefus

It used to just be about ridiculous taxes. I have no idea what the hell happened to it.

By 'it' I assume you are referring to the tea party they have always been an remain about smaller goverment control of spending and less intrusion by the goverment. Nothing to do with race.

What you are witnessing are desperate attempts by certain factions and their willing accomplisis in the media to try to paint them as racisist bigoted homophobes as they always have. Its really the only card they have left to play.

07-13-10, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

By 'it' I assume you are referring to the tea party they have always been an remain about smaller goverment control of spending and less intrusion by the goverment. Nothing to do with race.

What you are witnessing are desperate attempts by certain factions and their willing accomplisis in the media to try to paint them as racisist bigoted homophobes as they always have. Its really the only card they have left to play.

Exactly!

The worst thing that can happen to anybody, especially political parties, in the US is to be labeled "racist" or "sexist". It's almost a guaranteed way to discredit their entire voice, opinion, and cause.

ETR3(SS) · 07-13-10, 03:48 PM

Note before reading following story; I have no sources to cite and do not recall where I heard this from, it could be an urban legend.

I'm reminded of an incident involving a South African who immigrated to the US legally. When he filled for a grant or scholarship from the NAACP he was turned down on account of his race. Turns out he was a white South African. Something in the requirements for the grant stated the person had to be of African descent, which he clearly was. In the end it went before the courts and the court ruled in favor of our young South African.

Moral of the story? Racism isn't limited to white people only; to believe otherwise makes you a fool. Want to end racism in America? Be accountable for your own actions instead of pointing the finger.

07-13-10, 03:48 PM	#3
ETR3(SS) Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Between test depth and periscope depth Posts: 3,021 Downloads: 175 Uploads: 16	Note before reading following story; I have no sources to cite and do not recall where I heard this from, it could be an urban legend. I'm reminded of an incident involving a South African who immigrated to the US legally. When he filled for a grant or scholarship from the NAACP he was turned down on account of his race. Turns out he was a white South African. Something in the requirements for the grant stated the person had to be of African descent, which he clearly was. In the end it went before the courts and the court ruled in favor of our young South African. Moral of the story? Racism isn't limited to white people only; to believe otherwise makes you a fool. Want to end racism in America? Be accountable for your own actions instead of pointing the finger. __________________ USS Kentucky SSBN 737 (G) Comms Div 2003-2006 Qualified 19 November 03 Yes I was really on a submarine.