My my, the racial hatred at work today.

[TWiley]

I new it was present, but I have been stunned by its prevelance and ferocity. I have been called a nigger lover, and there is a group that hold their fist up high and shout "Black Power" as I walk by. There has even been lively talk among these folks about assissination.

Michigan Malita is strong in our area, and I suspect that it will be getting stronger in upcoming years. I sincerely hope that Mr Obama does not do stupid things like address 200,000 people without bullet proof glass anymore. He has an obligation to us all to stay smart and safe.

Ding Dong evil Bush is gone, ding dong the evil bush is really gone.

I would love to see a picture of Obama "measuring the drapes"

[Lerkfish]

1. time to call the secret service and the ATF

put their asses in jail.

[Kajsa]

18. Absolutely!

Report any and all threats of violence
against our President-elect.

We aren't fuc*ing around with those AHole racists anymore.

They have a target now and we need to be vigilant!

:(

[TWiley]

23. It would be an extremely dangerous thing to do

I do hope the department of homeland security can get over the peace protestors and start focusing on the malita group that bombed oklahoma city.

[Kitty Herder]

54. It would be more dangerous not to report them.

Dangerous to our President-elect. Your co-workers probably aren't serious, but that kind of talk can get people thinking, and you never know how unstable the minds are that are being influenced.

[Skittles]

2. WTF?

I can honestly say I have never, EVER worked anywhere where that kind of behaviour would be tolerated for a SECOND

[TWiley]

11. My boss is actually one of them .... he allows it to happen

And, this is not an exaggeration. One co-worker included me in a racist pre-election email as intimidation. It was a power-point presentation that said "knock knock" who is there, eyes, eyes who" eyes a gunna be yer next presi dent. then Obama's face jumped out with a loud scream.

I hit reply to all and included the email about racism and Obama's educational level. I got a verbal warning about politics at work. The other guy did not.

So, just another day at the factory. It was real dangerous here when bush first took office.

[Snotcicles]

27. Want job security? report them, and have evidence.nt

[Reeta77]

35. Please report them to your HR Rep IMMEDIATELY...

and get it on record (co-signing with JOB SECURITY).

I'm an HR Manager and have been bombarded with complaints this morning. The owner of the company set the tone (saying he had to console his daughter from the new scary president) and then the racial jokes and singling out of the minorities started. I'm taking a break from the mess right now - these are the times I am THRILLED I have a home office in a different city.

I figured emotions would be high, but had no idea the meltdown would be of this magnitude. Sheesh.

[TWiley]

66. I tried that once

About 3 years ago. One fella named frick (he claims an ancestor at the Neurenburg trials) was spoutin off his racist crap and trying to be intimidating. The HR rep at the time said "Oh I really bet that is hard to take isn't it"? Totally minimized.

The company split, we got a new HR person, and ...... she married Frick !

[yurbud]

71. wow. what state is this?

[TWiley]

91. Michigan. We voted for Obama

[yurbud]

95. is it the factory where they make souvenirs for the Michigan Militia or something?

[Ignis]

78. Agreed. I can't imagine tolerating that shit...

...at any company with over 5 employees.

The first rule of a hostile work environment is DOCUMENT EVERYTHING!

Ugh.

[steveironcity]

3. Crime

It is a federal offense to even discuss the assasination of the president. These people need to be reported to the police, or FBI.

[plaintiff]

43. What is the number of that federal statute?

...?

[bobd0]

72. I Googled and found this

http://www.cga.ct.gov/2001/rpt/olr/htm/2001-r-0790.htm

Federal law contains a number of other threatening statutes that apply to specific people, such as threats against the president (18 U.S.C. 871), threats against U.S. officials and employees (18 U.S.C. 872), and threats against foreign officials (18 U.S.C. 878). It also contains a statute regarding threats made using interstate commerce (18 U.S.C. 875).

[bobd0]

77. Here's the statute

http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/uscode18/usc_sec_18_00000871----000-.html

TITLE 18 PART 1 CHAPTER 41 § 871. Threats against President and successors to the Presidency

(a) Whoever knowingly and willfully deposits for conveyance in the mail or for a delivery from any post office or by any letter carrier any letter, paper, writing, print, missive, or document containing any threat to take the life of, to kidnap, or to inflict bodily harm upon the President of the United States, the President-elect, the Vice President or other officer next in the order of succession to the office of President of the United States, or the Vice President-elect, or knowingly and willfully otherwise makes any such threat against the President, President-elect, Vice President or other officer next in the order of succession to the office of President, or Vice President-elect, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.

(b) The terms “President-elect” and “Vice President-elect” as used in this section shall mean such persons as are the apparent successful candidates for the offices of President and Vice President, respectively, as ascertained from the results of the general elections held to determine the electors of President and Vice President in accordance with title 3, United States Code, sections 1 and 2. The phrase “other officer next in the order of succession to the office of President” as used in this section shall mean the person next in the order of succession to act as President in accordance with title 3, United States Code, sections 19 and 20.

[plaintiff]

82. I was asking a poster who said even "discussing" assassination is a crime which is bullshit

else we could be prosecuted for mentioning the histories of Kennedy, Lincoln, McKinley, Garfield, Bush41 and Reagan. Under such a scenario, even talking about how to PREVENT assassination could be construed as illegal. I'd just as soon the world doesn't see ignorant crap like this on DU.

[annabanana]

93. This is a good link to have on hand. Thank you. . . .n/t

[jxnmsdemguy65]

4. the glass was there...

Looked to me like there were bulletproof panels in place last night during his speech.

[wryter2000]

9. Welcome to DU

:hi:

[Critters2]

55. There were...

and welcome to DU. :hi:

[rateyes]

5. I've been called a n***er lover, too, today...

And, that Barack's grandmother is just another dead ***.

God, I hate racists.

[wryter2000]

8. It's the death rattle of their hate

A wounded animal is dangerous and should be taken seriously. But, they're game is up. That's why they're being so toxic.

[tosh]

10. I do so hope you are right.

[rateyes]

22. Losing their power.

About time.

[kestrel91316]

32. I hate STUPID people. The grandmother who died was lily white.

[rateyes]

38. You and I know that. And, so does the stupid

bitch who said it.

[wryter2000]

6. If people are talking assassination, they need to be reported

Lerkfish is right. That can't stand with no response.

[distantearlywarning]

7. You work someplace where people use the "n-word"?

Wow. That would never be tolerated in my circles. Even the Republicans I know would never use that word (and probably don't think it either).

[BlueState]

21. Yea me too.

I can't even imagine it.

[prolesunited]

12. That type of behavior shouldn't be tolerated in the work place

Document everything, talk to HR or the boss, and if they won't stop it, talk to a lawyer. You certainly would have a case.

[RedLetterRev]

13. I've read some emails this morning I wish I hadn't

but I've managed to calm down a couple of frightened pubbies. Wearing a clerical collar has its advantages (but I still carry, JIC). I think when it's all said and done, President Obama's confidence and confidence, his courage and strength will carry the day. He's leading by example. The rest of us out here in the "real world" are going to have to do the same... lead by example.

It's gonna get shit-scary before it gets better, I don't doubt. But Rosa, Martin, the Freedom Riders, Bobby, and ten thousand other nameless souls did it before us.

If they had nerve to put one foot in front of the other and get through a day, so can I.

[GreenPartyVoter]

39. Good answer!

[mbee]

14. I have a ready answer for anyone who says horrible things

about the election. This elections was really decided by the children of my baby boomer generation. They do not have the baggage of the past generations and they want to live in a country where the prejudices of the past are put to rest. To that I say Amen!

[loyalkydem]

15. report

their threats to th secret service. I bet their attitudes will change when the feds come knocking at their door.

[TWiley]

16. It is time to renew the "Southen Poverty Law Center" membership

I think I will donate a bit extra this year to help keep Obama safe.

[OswegoAtheist]

79. Agreed.

I only have so much to give, but I'm definitely shifting some funds to SPLC. It really is going to get worse before it gets better, and the SPLC will be at the forefront of it all.

Oswego "Sorry, Ducks Unlimited :-( " Atheist

[bobbert]

17. There was bullet-proof glass last night

I was there, you couldn't tell in the photos or video but there was a half-circle wall of bullet-proof glass.

[TWiley]

19. Thank God for that n/t

[TCJ70]

24. I saw it on the video...

...but couldn't see it coming across the front. Nice to know it was there.

[rebel with a cause]

28. I saw it on tv in the one shot

and took a deep sigh of relief. I pity anyone that has to go out to work today in these areas that are filled with racist cells.

[bobbert]

33. ah, OK

I told a couple people about it and haven't heard from anyone that they saw it. I couldn't see it from the feed they were giving us on the big screen, they set up the video cameras pretty well so it looked like nothing was between them and Obama.

[rebel with a cause]

88. There was one shot where they scanned the stage and

the screens were visible. It looked almost like a large clear topless box. Of course it probably only had three sides to it. At least that is how I remember it looking a day after when I am still suffering from political exhaustion.

The thing I said about 'racist cells' was a play on all those RW's accusations of there being terrorist cells, and especially when some accused Barack of being a part of one.

[LoZoccolo]

20. I take it you live in southeast Michigan.

I used to live in Ann Arbor and yeah, it was weird. Ann Arbor is known for being very liberal but outside of there you'd hear about the militia and conspiracy theory culture going on. Around the time of the Oklahoma City bombing I saw this man get interviewed who was prominent in that whole culture and it was mentioned that he was a janitor at U of M.

[TWiley]

25. actually, northwest michigan

the malita started just north of here in Alanson. That is if you consider Norm Olson the founder.

[riverdale]

63. militia

[TWiley]

68. I always spell that word wrong n/t

[LoZoccolo]

26. It was this guy, Mark Koernke.

The Anti-Defamation League has a profile on him: http://www.adl.org/Learn/Ext_US/koernke.asp?LEARN_Cat=Extremism&LEARN_SubCat=Extremism_in_America&xpicked=2&item=koernke

[notadmblnd]

69. They're very popular in the Lapeer area too.

[Romulox]

75. You might want to study your geography. SE Michigan is the center of "Blue" Michigan.

[dixiegrrrrl]

29. I would love to see a picture of Obama "measuring the drapes"

will this do?
( don't let the name of the link fool ya..this is good.)

http://www.palinaspresident.us/

[crickets]

60. It was genius to set that speech to song.

I love it; it's just beautiful. The palinaspresident folks have already set up a new site at http://www.barackaspresident.com/ - that's going to be interesting fun.

[Xithras]

30. My rethug neighbor was talking assassination last night.

He wasn't personally threatening Obama, but his comment was along the lines of, "The only good thing about tonight is that we won't have to deal with him for long. I'd give him six months before some racist nut takes a shot at him." I was floored at the fact that he was almost gleeful at the idea.

By the way, I was curious this morning so I headed over to Stormfront to see how the real aryan racists were reacting to Obama. They've apparently locked their board and aren't allowing anonymous readers in (and I'm sure as hell not registering there just to see what a buch of nazi fuckwads have to say).

The racists are apparently fuming everywhere. Good.

[reflection]

31. You're not the only one.

I just heard some subhuman piece of garbage in hallway yell "what do Abe Lincoln, JFK and Obama have in common.... NOTHING YET!"

Followed by maniacal laughter from everyone around. These people are sick and they have hate just oozing out of their pores.

:puke:

:scared:

[Ishoutandscream2]

62. Oh, dear God.

Their hate is just toxic.

[Poseidan]

34. you should expect more racism

For a while at least. But then! It will disappear in the annals of history.

[Wilber_Stool]

36. Just remind them that we have the

Patriot Act now. Enemy of the state anyone?

[GreenPartyVoter]

41. True. I wanted to get rid of it, but you make a good point.

[crazylikafox]

81. yep. domestic terrorists. Round 'em up.

[codjh9]

37. God, how pathetic. I actually thought racism was on the wane big-time in the 70's and 80's, but

it's reared its always-ugly head in the past 10? 15? years... I think we're not much better in this respect, or certainly among a certain element of the public, than we were 50 years ago.

[GreenPartyVoter]

42. Depressing, isn't it?

[Dyedinthewoolliberal]

46. Racism

is learned behavior and cannot be legislated out of existence. We will probably always have racists among us no matter how many times we show them it's fear based and without merit.........

[codjh9]

67. I didn't mean legislation had done any or most of what I thought was improving in the 60's/70's -

I meant that *it seemed to me* that the average person's likelihood of being a racist was dropping. Much less use of the 'n' word, more equal treatment in this and that, less descrim. against Hispanics, etc etc etc. It just seemed to be on a slow-but-steady line of improvement until sometime in the last 10-20 mostly-Repub-and-more-divided-US years.

[Liberal_in_LA]

40. wow. What state are you in? Much happiness here in California

[eowyn_of_rohan]

44. WTH!? I am so sorry that you are hearing this- it is stunning & really scary

Are you in "red" states or areas? this is really heartbreaking.

[TexasObserver]

45. There's going to a lot of random scapegoating from hateful GOP voters.

I think that's a very real post election threat. I look for the incidence of attacks from 1-5 GOPers against random Obama supporters or random blacks, caught alone. It's thuggery, and it's the kind of cowardice I expect from such racist pigs.

[Pithy]

47. Let me just say this:

Do you think if a threat were made to assassinate George W. Bush, (and yes, there were lots of them - more than our controlled media ever reported) do you think for even one second that the Secret Service failed to investigate them and take action where appropriate?

Of course not. Death threats, even if idle mouth-breathing expressions of frustration, should never be taken lightly. This needs to be stopped NOW and people need to know it will not now and will never be tolerated.

[Stellabella]

48. You need to call the FBI.

Right now.

[havocmom]

49. After calling Secret Service and other law enforcement re threats, call your HR

Workplace harassment needs to nipped in the bud on this crap. Hostile workplaces are frowned upon.

[PassingFair]

50. I didn't know you worked with Tyler Durden!

It is bad enough here, in my suburb of Detroit, that
I feared for our party....

I feel safer knowing that cooler, less racist heads prevailed!

[JVS]

51. pfffft. nice one. although, I don't recall Tyler being a racist.

[PassingFair]

53. He was always fear-mongering about how white people wouldn't vote for Obama.

I have refrained from looking up his posts on
any "other" site.

The shit he spewed HERE was bad enough.

[JVS]

57. Oh, yeah, but I was kind of used to that being par for the course.

fear-mongering is kind of a meta-racism. The plain racist says "Vote for a black guy? No way" the meta-racist says "Vote for the guy who will lose because so many people won't vote for the black guy? No way!"

[Romulox]

56. So Obama carried Michigan by a wide margin...because we're all racist?

:wtf:

[PassingFair]

58. WTF yourself...

I AM in Michigan. I didn't call all Michiganders racist!

I called SOME Michiganders racists.

:eyes:

[Romulox]

59. You're the one who said, that "It is bad enough here, in my suburb of Detroit..."

that I feared for our party."

Seems like a bizarre thing to say after Michigan went for Obama...

PS That little index card icon takes you to posters' profiles. :hi:

[PassingFair]

61. Perhaps you have a spot of trouble following logic....

If I heard racist comments all around me HERE, where
we WENT for Obama, imagine how bad it is in other
areas....

get it?

P.S. I presumed you failed to check the index
card icon, because you were addressing me as
if I didn't know that Michigan went for Obama.

[Romulox]

73. I don't see ANY logic in castigating the people of Michigan for supporting Obama, so...

I guess you're right. :hi:

[Ignis]

80. You're wasting your breath.

Some people just need to be "concerned" by your comments, no matter how innocuous they may be.

Ignore them.

Best of luck on keeping your chin up in a hostile work environment. Document everything NOW while it's fresh in your memory.

[TWiley]

65. Nobody said "we are all racist" you dolt

Some people are and some people are not. A pretty lousy strawman argument if I ever heard one.

[Romulox]

76. It's the idea that racists are somehow concentrated in Detroit suburbs that is suspect

especially given the fact that the Detroit suburbs all went for Obama. :hi:

[Lilyeye]

52. I'm sorry this is happening to you.

My mother went to work today and her repuke co-worker was very nasty to her. Thankfully the bitch didn't call her any names.

[TexasObserver]

64. get a pocket recorder and stick it in your pocket

You need them on tape saying these things if you want to address them further.

[live love laugh]

70. I think your post is inappropriate. First for using the "N" word--it's insulting even 3rd party

and secondly because of the veiled threats.

YCIDN.

[Realityhack]

74. I know nobody likes to do it... but contact the feds.

Talk never seems like it will go anywhere... until it does. Seriously, contact someone.

[bobd0]

83. You really need to report this. I discussed this as a hypothetical with a lawyer friend and

she claims anyone with knowledge of a threat or plot that fails to report it could place themselves in legal jeopardy with the people who made the threat.

[Name removed]

84. Deleted message

Message removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[GentryDixon]

86. Redstone Arsenal?

The telephone number tracks back to Alabama. He appears to be a Wage Grade employee (Joe the Plumber type?) for the Army who is also an Army Reservist. This type of hate and divisiveness is surprising on a military website. I would think he would be smart enough to keep his hateful opinions to himself. Since he has posted this for all to see, I suspect he may very well be a danger to our President-elect. The Department of Homeland Security needs to be informed of this. They now oversee Department of Defense security operations, at least they did on the DOD installation I retired from. This man sounds very delusional. And he cannot spell.

[Jed Dilligan]

85. Well, what can I say? I hope they all fucking die hideous deaths.

Meanwhile, notify the Secret Service and get ready to make a bunch of hires.

[BluePatriot]

87. *hugs*

Yeah...I live and work in Houston, Texas...and it's really to the point where if I even mentioned Obama rationally like an adult I would fear for my safety so I have to sit quietly...I feel guilty over my lack of courage but what can I do? Hate everywhere. Our Exec VP is convinced that Obama is a Muslim, won't swear in on the Bible, and that his attendance Reverend Wright's church is a "setup" to hide his "true nature." My FIL can't talk about the election yet because of anger. Hell, I have heard maybe 5 assassination jokes.

It sucked too because I was all happy and glowy this morning after watching Maya Angelou and...people that cannot see what this is, how good this is, what this man has to offer America...I can't comprehend it. My opinion of my fellow humans rose to heights and fell into the gutter all within 48 hours. I just want to take a cold shower all of the time now...

[greblc]

89. Document and Journal every incident.

Then get an Attorney.

[upi402]

90. Call the Secret Service

Seriously, they WILL interview the guy. A guy in a company I worked at told the Sec Serv that a truck driver said something bad about Bush and they came out. Call the FBI and tell them you want to report it to the sec serv

[agentS]

92. They're not ready for the future

These racist coworkers of yours are like the rest of the GOP- Stuck on Stupid, drilling deeper into the morass of hate and fear.

Tell 'em if they don't like America, they can go to Bush's grand prize- Iraq.

[TWiley]

94. Michigan Malitia takes a stand

This local gun shop is known as the malitia's arsenal. Note the little malitia man painted on the building

http://www.record-eagle.com/archivesearch/local_story_311095335.html