By Someone should tell Lynn Jenkins that Jerry Quarry has been dead for over a decade. From AP-
U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins told a recent gathering in northeast Kansas that the Republican Party is looking for a “great white hope” to help stop the political agenda of the Democratic party and President Barack Obama.
Videotape shows Jenkins, a Republican, making the comment at an Aug. 19 forum. She was discussing the Republican party’s future after Democrats took control of the House and Senate in the 2008 elections, when the presidency went to Obama, the nation’s first black president.
A Jenkins spokeswoman told The Topeka Capital-Journal Wednesday that Jenkins apologized for her word choice and did not intend to offend anyone.
Stating the truth is often the fastest way to getting yourself in trouble. Was Jenkins stating the truth? The GOP is mostly white in spite of its efforts to reach out to minorities and highlight Republican elected officials who aren’t white. As for the voting public, Blacks have been voting heavily democratic for a half a century, and with the exception of Cubans, Hispanics are also Democratic supporters.
BTW my Philippine born wife, her mother, and my sister-in-law are all registered Republicans. I’m a registered Democrat who’s been referred to as a moonbat by Michelle Malkin and a ‘hysterical right winger’ at Daily Kos.
Back to Jenkins and what she said. The GOP needs to begin fielding candidates who don’t sound like a nut and have something constructive to propose when it comes to governing the United States.
9:06 am on August 27th, 2009 1
When conservatives say that America was founded as a "Christian nation" they mean "white Christian nation" and the "white" is just implied.
Racism didn't end with the death of King, the appointment of Thurgood Marshall, the acquittal of O.J., or the election of Obama.
She meant what she said, and the white power structure that O'Reilly, Hannity, and Limbaugh fight so hard to protect is crashing down and things only look worse for the GOP in the 2010 elections. The democrats in the Senate or well positions to gain another 3 or 4 seats.
The democrats will just have to go back to beating themselves to keep progress from happening in the States.
I am a white, male from Wisconsin BTW.
9:22 am on August 27th, 2009 2
Jacob
If you actually actively follow Hannity and Limbaugh, you'd know they do not support any kind of "white power" leadership.
Racism surely exists in both parties. But it's also true that democrats will rountinely find bigotry or "white right wing agendas" in ideas and arguments that hasn't much to do with race per se – limited government, free market principles, deregulation, choice based competition, individual responsibility.
Here in LA, you couldn't make an argument against welfare (the soaring cost contributing to California budget deficit) without someone charging you with racism, or being in bed with the corporate masters. The large number of seniors who oppose nationalized healthcare are derided by the MSM as racists enraged over a black president. False.
The democrats produce more minority candidates, but that's not saying much. They're a mostly incompetent bunch, and they spend like drunken Republicans, only in the name of community welfare or other noble sounding projects.
6:25 pm on August 27th, 2009 3
What Jenkins said is quite stupid but it is just as stupid to lable the entire party a white racist party.
The Republican Party is the party of both Lincoln and Martin Luther King, something you and Democrats always seem to forget. Look up Exalted Cyclops (KKK) Byrd's record to see where the Democratic party came from. Also look up the long list of Republican workers who were beaten or murdered fighting for social equality regardless of race.
At the same time it is interesting that several prominent politicians in Atlanta are calling for unity in voting in a Black Candidate with little to no public outcry of racism. This is much in line with the "if you didn't vote for Obama you are a racist" line of reasoning in the latest election. God forbid we pick the person with the best record.
I've always been alarmed at the intellectual dishonesty and outright hyprocrisy of many on the left.
I am a citizen of the United States, my race, age, sex, and religion have no bearing on my love of my country and my work to make it a better place.
12:01 pm on August 28th, 2009 4
It goes to figure that a Dem is talking about race. I watch Fox nightly. If it is race based in the (evil white devil) I have seen no evidence of it. But Dems do not need evidence.
I do not care to attempt to make a point of this with someone that is so obviousely Prejudice toward a point of view or political party.
I am watching the Fox coverage of Senator Kennedy's funeral. It is quite respectful.
They have not called him anything but a world changer and honorable Senator.
There is not room here, nor do I have the time to list the crazies on the Left. Both side have them.
I wonder if China will get back to the moon before us. I think they will. Does that mean anything? One thing: I'm not thinking about Race. I'm thinking about Country.
GBA
2:37 pm on August 28th, 2009 5
I'm sure Lynn Jenkins made a freudian slip by mentioning the "great white hope", she probobly has feelings toward her race( and most of the people she meets everyday) and their past as well. She may well be a bigot, but, I doubt hatred was involved. Was it insensitive and unthinking? absolutely. Apology was called for and she gave it. She obviously will be judged on her comments.
6:59 am on August 29th, 2009 6
"The large number of seniors who oppose nationalized healthcare are derided by the MSM as racists enraged over a black president. "
Could you please support that with links? I've been keeping up with the health care reform debate, and my impression from the articles I've read at the NYT, WaPo, ABC News, and other MSM is that seniors are worried about a reduction in coverage or loss of choices in health care providers. Anti-reformist scaremongering over imaginary death panels hasn't helped.
9:28 am on August 29th, 2009 7
I'm too lazy to look it up, also.
But I have a question for you: How did the MSM go from "tea parties" to "teabaggers". I am interested in hearing you explain how they "mis-spoke".
After all, they are quite different activities. Am I to believe the MSM made an honest mistake or are so incompetent as to not know what they were saying? After that, I have no problem believeing they would say anything, except honest reporting.
Perhaps you should try another news outlet. Perhaps Fox. If you really want to know what the MSM isn't telling you.
Oh, and I did vote for a Demorate once. Carter. Never again.
So Sonagi, here is your link—Fox or Drudge should do nicely. Look around, stay a while.
I actually feel sorry for OUR President. The Left is pulling his strings and pulling him down. After all, the President never has the final say. He can only do what congress allows him to do. We can speak of his veto power over congress
later.
We need a good Republican like Lincoln next time. Not someone that will shame america by bowing to a king. I was done with him after that unbelieveable act of shame.
Why didn't the first lady go with him then. I'm sure there was a good reason, other than religion.
11:26 am on August 29th, 2009 8
I expect she said what she meant.
America DOES need a Great White Hope.
…but it isn't about race, it is about culture.
America needs leadership that makes no concessions to the "black" culture of dependence perpetuated by manufactured anger over centuries-old events… which still exhibits the worst parts of the tribalism making much of Africa almost unlivable. America needs leadership which will publicly denounce the likes of Jackson and Sharpton rather than coddle them and the racism they openly promote.
America needs leadership that fights against the invading "Hispanic" culture which is doing its best to import the actions and values which have pushed Mexico to the brink of failed nation status. America needs leadership which will make the necessary laws to protect America from this invasion and which will enforce the existing ones rather than worrying about angering a growing block of Hispanic voters bent on changing America rather than adapting to it.
America DOES need a Great White Hope.
America needs leadership which re-promotes the founding "white" culture of independence, personal responsibility, education, hard work and just enough unifying patriotism to support the achievement of common goals… rather than promoting the cultures of dependence and diversity which pit cultural blocks against each other for short-term political gain while tearing the country down.
America needs leadership that will fearlessly promote the values of the "white" culture which has an obvious track record of building the greatest nation(s) the world has ever seen… rather than promoting the worst aspects of failed cultures with track records of misery, poverty and despair.
Citizens of all races and all cultures should beg for a Great White Hope.
11:50 am on August 29th, 2009 9
You shook the foundations of my limited liberalism. Very well said.
2:31 pm on August 29th, 2009 10
CH, I seldom have BEEN ABLE to say the following: I was impressed greatly with your words.
Of course if I were to say those words, I would likely be called a racist in my neck of the woods.
But you said what I have often felt, better than I would have.
The Left seems to scream about race whenever a "white" does not agree. Perhaps it really is the idea and not the race, that most on the Right object too. But the Left it seems, always blames race.
I am still surprized to read it put so well.
7:42 pm on August 29th, 2009 11
Blacks have Blacks speak for them.
Latinos have Latinos speak for them.
Middle Easterners have Middle Easterners speak for them.
Jews have Jews speak for them.
Asians want an Asian to speak for them
Why can't a White speak for a White person?
Quit playing the part of a wussy and speak your mind instead of just trying to appease others.
7:44 pm on August 29th, 2009 12
Wow! This thread has touched all the buttons; Republican/Liberal, Black/White, Conservative /Liberal. What? No religious issues here?
My biggest concern is opportunist politicians and media stoking the fires of fanaticism on both fringes of the spectrum. When people start showing up at political debates armed with loaded semi-automatic weapons, we are headed in a wrong direction. BTW, that was a black guy. Will this be 1968 again?
'Nuff said.
7:47 pm on August 29th, 2009 13
By I do not align myself with any political party and I do not bend my morals to fit in with one either. I think for myself and I feel sorry for anyone who is unable to think for themselves.
8:08 pm on August 29th, 2009 14
Oops. I'm sorry. Jacob did introduce religion at 1st comment. A "white Christian nation." Another myth. Too bad the heathen, red skinned people had to be scratched from the history books to make room for this fable. I defy anyone to find mention of 'Jesus' or 'Christ' in any of the founding documents.
Sure, some of them were deists; they believed in the concept of a god. But, they collectively rejected, as certified in the First Amendment to the Constitution, having religion play part in the governance of our country.
10:25 pm on August 29th, 2009 15
"I'm too lazy to look it up, too" = "I tried but couldn't find any links to prove it." It always brings a smile to my face when commenter A makes an assertion, commenter B challenges it, and then commenter A demands that commenter B do the sleuthing to prove that commenter A is right. Aren't you cute, Retired GI?
10:41 pm on August 29th, 2009 16
Or in this case, commenter C, who agrees with commenter A.
10:44 pm on August 29th, 2009 17
Such a generic response on all fronts. Is there any other "original" thought you want to share? Get real, pal. Copy and pasting opinion doesn't fly at ROKDrop.
11:02 pm on August 29th, 2009 18
"Back to Jenkins and what she said. The GOP needs to begin fielding candidates who don’t sound like a nut and have something constructive to propose when it comes to governing the United States."
How about Ron Paul for starters. He's not a nut and would have tried to deliver real change, you know, personal responsibility not entitlements or bailouts. Another is Rand Paul, his son, currently running for a senate seat in Kentucky.
Bobby Jindal looks promising. I'll leave it to the commenters to determine how (non)white he is. He gets the job done in an area of America stereotyped as backwater and lazy. I suppose that might qualify him for "Plantation Overseer of the Year" or simply a dedicated and committed leader.
I suppose if the GOP wanted to shake things up they might consider a Libertarian. What scared me the last election, was the likes of Huckabee and Palin, what with their stance on Creationism. Remember that debate when all nine of the initial GOP candidates were debating and something like 4 or 5 of them raised their hand if they believed in Creationism over Evolutionism? Jiminy Cricket!
"When people start showing up at political debates armed with loaded semi-automatic weapons, we are headed in a wrong direction."
Absolutely Right! The government has been going in the wrong direction since FDR. I didn't see anyone brandishing their weapons in a threatening manner. It's a political statement against Obama's stance on the 2nd Amendment and his socialist policies. Now, if you meant bringing any weapon to a political debate is wrong, well sir, your fears are irrational. Should we also ban certified black belts and muscular people because they physically intimidate you? Grow a backbone. They did nothing illegal. You have a right to bear arms. I suggest you exercise your rights.
"When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty."
Thomas Jefferson
12:07 am on August 30th, 2009 19
And cue the expected response of a liberal to commenter C
12:48 am on August 30th, 2009 20
Joe, nice religious bait. You spent two post on it. Congrats! Obviously an important issue to you
You forgot gays/lesbians. I think gays/lesbians should marry. What about you joe? I think gay and lesbian divorce would be a hoot.
No more his or hers. Judges would go nuts.
Why should regular folk hav all the fun. Gay/lesbian should be able to enjoy this activity as well. Don't you agree joe?
But Joe, good of you to notice that a black guy had the loaded simi over his shoulder. The MSM tried to cover that up by not showing his head. Fox did show as well as interviewed him. Now if it had been only WHITE guys, it would have been another story.
I own, fire, shoot and clean quite a few weapons myself. I also have a safe I keep them in. Well, except for one, which is either in the car with me or the night stand near me. The police are good at documenting a crime but not at preventing many. As it should be. That being said, I feel no need to carry to a political event. SS has their own and I don't want to be taret #1. But I'm still glad that guy did bring his. He wanted to make a statement. I heard him. I support his right to carry—and mine.
Joe, there are many statues adorning DC buildings. Who are these people and what are the books they are holding? Religion is not my thing but it obviously IS your thing. enlighten me in these religious matters. Course if you don't, I'll have to just "look it up" myself, when I have the time.
11:30 am on August 30th, 2009 21
You're quite right, Retired GI, that the expected reponse of a liberal commenter to an unfounded assertion by a conservative is doubtful.
12:11 pm on August 30th, 2009 22
"unfounded assertion"
Could you please support that with links which show it to be unfounded.
12:30 pm on August 30th, 2009 23
There is truth in your words. I didn't care for the past crop on the GOP ticket. Of course I voted, but I held my nose as I did so.
I think Jindal would be good for the GOP and POTUS. The Liberals would be lost, as he isn't "white" and they wouldn't know how to attack him at first. At least he has some experience in Government. She will not do it, but I would love to see Condi Rice run.
As for creationism, no evidence for it. There is much evidence for evolution. Personally, I believe in creationism-by way of evolution. Perhaps I'm a fence sitter.
Jefferson was/is correct.
1:38 pm on August 30th, 2009 24
"Bobby Jindal looks promising."
No. No, he doesn't.
He is just another crappy modern Republican who emphasizes many of the crappiest aspects of conservatism and gets elected because his competition is an equally crappy group which emphasizes the crappiest parts of liberalism.
In the end, the one thing they all have in common is inserting more government into your life.
Let's take a look.
"Jindal voted yes on making the PATRIOT Act permanent, voted in favor of the 2006 Military Commissions Act, supported a constitutional amendment banning flag burning, and voted for the Real ID Act of 2005"
Along with support of an amendment to ban gay marriage, this guy isn't exactly concerned with the Peoples' freedoms.
Further, it shows poor judgment to support narrow, petty and short-sighted amendments to the Constitution such as flag burning and gay marriage. If these issues are such a problem, a normal law will do. Changing the Constitution needs to be taken much more seriously.
"Jindal supports the teaching of intelligent design in public schools."
There is nothing too wrong with being religious. For good reasons, we have freedom of religion and every politician should support that.
Pushing a particular sect's narrow view of creation, arbitrarily reconciled with psuedo-science, into public policy is another matter.
Time and time again, groups of people praying their hearts out achieve the exact same results as non-praying control groups. This seems to indicate that God just might be an imaginary friend for adults… or, at the least, not exactly the being represented by the religious establishments.
While religion is a personal choice at home, or unobtrusively in public, honest attempts at explaining things through science need to triumph over contrived bullsh!t in places like schools… as the scientific method has rather a better track record of solving problems than religion… approaching 100%, actually.
The only bright star is his A rating from the Gun Owners of America… but with his support of more government intrusion and control, private firearm ownership will not be able to fulfill its original intention of keeping the government honest by fearing the power of its citizens to fight tyranny.
He might be able to get nominated, or even elected, by following the warped party line and by appealing to those who are concerned about skin color… but, in reality, he represents more of what is bad than what is good in "white" culture.