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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 03:28 PM Original message |
I'm so confused. Are DUers surprised at the BLATANT racism.... |
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annabanana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 03:32 PM Response to Original message |
1. There are parts of the Country where you'd NEVER |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 03:42 PM Response to Reply #1 |
10. I suppose I'm "blessed" (major sarcasm).... |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-14-08 10:16 AM Response to Reply #10 |
46. Some of my friends who grew up in the south |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-14-08 12:36 PM Response to Reply #46 |
47. Yes, it's much more insidious now, and why... |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 03:32 PM Response to Original message |
2. How is it "racist"? |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 03:43 PM Response to Reply #2 |
11. I'm sorry, what part don't you get? :) n/t |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 06:51 PM Response to Reply #11 |
32. I don't see any racism. |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 08:23 PM Response to Reply #32 |
33. You don't think the whole "Obama waffle" thing is racist? |
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jberryhill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 08:39 PM Response to Reply #32 |
37. The tie-in to the Aunt Jemima "Mammy" image /nt |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 09:07 PM Response to Reply #37 |
39. That's a REAL stretch. |
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jberryhill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 09:09 PM Response to Reply #39 |
40. Why is he wearing a sombrero on the back of the box and turban on another panel of it? |
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HughBeaumont (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-14-08 10:11 AM Response to Reply #2 |
45. You're kidding, right? |
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whathehell (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 03:32 PM Response to Original message |
3. To be honest?...I actually AM a bit surprised...I grew up in a big City |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 03:46 PM Response to Reply #3 |
15. I think growth of the whole right-wing hate radio influence... |
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HughMoran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 08:54 PM Response to Reply #3 |
38. I grew up in an integrated east coast city neighborhood |
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firedupdem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 03:33 PM Response to Original message |
4. I truly believe the only reason this race is close is because |
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gateley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 03:38 PM Response to Reply #4 |
5. I agree -- all the people who come up with lame excuses why they |
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misanthrope (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 03:42 PM Response to Reply #5 |
9. That is the problem... |
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gateley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 03:45 PM Response to Reply #9 |
13. It's my hope that once Obama gets in office, and actually begins doing |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 03:49 PM Response to Reply #13 |
18. I agree with all of you in this sub-thread.... |
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bluespeck (14 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 03:47 PM Response to Reply #4 |
16. Unfortunately |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 03:51 PM Response to Reply #16 |
21. Welcome, bluespeck. :) |
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gateley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 04:06 PM Response to Reply #16 |
26. Welcome to DU, bluespeck! |
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bluespeck (14 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 08:30 PM Response to Reply #26 |
34. Thanks! |
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misanthrope (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 03:40 PM Response to Original message |
6. LOL! How could any observant American be surprised?... |
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proud patriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 03:41 PM Response to Original message |
7. Been a moderator here too long to be surprised at much |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 03:52 PM Response to Reply #7 |
22. You are truly fortunate. :) n/t |
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tooeyeten (441 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 03:42 PM Response to Original message |
8. No |
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bigtree (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 03:44 PM Response to Original message |
12. these are supporters raising cash in McCain's name |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 03:54 PM Response to Reply #12 |
23. I agree, and don't think anything such as this should be dismissed... |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 03:46 PM Response to Original message |
14. I don't care when people "get it". That they are getting it is enough. n/t |
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Hubert Flottz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 03:48 PM Response to Original message |
17. "surprised at the BLATANT racism" |
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malaise (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 03:49 PM Response to Original message |
19. Not this DUer |
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Cleita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 03:49 PM Response to Original message |
20. The Right Wing nuts have nothing more to say about Obama except to |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 03:55 PM Response to Reply #20 |
24. Yep, this is the final stage. :) n/t |
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Mesteryo (529 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 04:01 PM Response to Original message |
25. most non-issue criticism I hear.. |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 04:08 PM Response to Reply #25 |
27. Right, and I've had others admit they're afraid of... |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 04:38 PM Response to Original message |
28. I'm not surprised or confused by anything at this point. |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 05:07 PM Response to Reply #28 |
29. Do you consider this post in that category? |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-14-08 08:48 AM Response to Reply #29 |
43. Racism, and sexism, are certainly pervasive conditions in the U.S.. |
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Brazenly Liberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 05:12 PM Response to Original message |
30. In what respect, Charlie? |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 05:15 PM Response to Reply #30 |
31. FAMILY VALUES MY ASS! |
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tannybogus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 08:31 PM Response to Original message |
35. Unfortunately, no. nt |
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Raine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 08:38 PM Response to Original message |
36. "Surprised"? Yes and no |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 09:22 PM Response to Original message |
41. I am not surprised at all |
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ElboRuum (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 11:25 PM Response to Original message |
42. Anyone who is surprised... |
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cobalt1999 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-14-08 09:17 AM Response to Original message |
44. Fear of a black president is being used quite effectively |
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Prophet 451 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-14-08 08:02 PM Response to Original message |
48. I wish I was surprised n/t |
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