AG Eric Holder says critics are racist

[Jim in CT]

Originally Posted by spence

I'd think that the majority of criticism leveled at Obama is from legitimate ideological differences or expectation based observations. That being said, there also does appear to be a sustained effort to undermine his credibility based on his race.

As for evidence, one needs to look no further than the Right Wing initiative to frame Obama as not "American" because of his name, his birth cirtificate, his religion etc...this is all about racism.

What's sad is that it works, not only for the real racists but also tapping into more mainstream fears that in most people are repressed.

-spence

Spence, the people criticizing Holder, the ones he's complaining about, are members of Congress. I don't deny that there are racists out there. Holder is saying that HIS critics, the extreme ones, are racist.

The racism card clearly does NOT work, because lasttime I checked, Obama won the election. Obama's race has been a huge benefit to him. There's no way a white guy with a blank resume, with 3 completely uneventful years as a US Senator, beats Hilary Clinton.

Obama got 96% of the black vote. You telling me none of those folks voted for him just because he's black.

Spence, there are racists. Liberals cry "racism" way too often, with zero evidence.

[spence]

Originally Posted by Jim in CT

Spence, the people criticizing Holder, the ones he's complaining about, are members of Congress. I don't deny that there are racists out there. Holder is saying that HIS critics, the extreme ones, are racist.

I believe what he's saying is that the type and method of some criticism he believes is unfairly directed at him is the same as what the president has also encountered. Sort of like a, it works with Obama so stick it to the other brother as well and bring them both down...Republicans in Congress have absolutely been complicit and some even active in the racism against the President.

The racism card clearly does NOT work, because lasttime I checked, Obama won the election. Obama's race has been a huge benefit to him. There's no way a white guy with a blank resume, with 3 completely uneventful years as a US Senator, beats Hilary Clinton.

Yes, Obamas race has definitely helped him and it's also been used against him quite effectively.

Obama got 96% of the black vote. You telling me none of those folks voted for him just because he's black.

Well, in most areas black voters tend to side with the Democrats anyway. I'd think that many would vote for him regardless just to elect the first black president and tear down another barrier.

The same could be said for women as well. I'm sure you'd get independent and some conservative women voting for Hillary for the same reason.

Spence, there are racists. Liberals cry "racism" way too often, with zero evidence.

I don't see how you can say there's zero evidence when it comes to this Administration. This doesn't mean Holder was wise to throw down the race card in this instance. There are valid questions to be asked of the Justice department, and when issues get muddled it can be very hard to resolve.

-spence

[Jim in CT]

Originally Posted by spence

I believe what he's saying is that the type and method of some criticism he believes is unfairly directed at him is the same as what the president has also encountered. Sort of like a, it works with Obama so stick it to the other brother as well and bring them both down...Republicans in Congress have absolutely been complicit and some even active in the racism against the President.


Yes, Obamas race has definitely helped him and it's also been used against him quite effectively.


Well, in most areas black voters tend to side with the Democrats anyway. I'd think that many would vote for him regardless just to elect the first black president and tear down another barrier.

The same could be said for women as well. I'm sure you'd get independent and some conservative women voting for Hillary for the same reason.



I don't see how you can say there's zero evidence when it comes to this Administration. This doesn't mean Holder was wise to throw down the race card in this instance. There are valid questions to be asked of the Justice department, and when issues get muddled it can be very hard to resolve.

-spence

"Republicans in Congress have absolutely been complicit and some even active in the racism against the President."

Please name some. You said Republicans with an "s" at the end, so you're accusing more than one. Who are they, and what's the evidence?

Spence, do you know who Robert Byrd was? Democrat Senator from WV, died last year. He was a Senator for FORTY YEARS, he was president pro tempe of the senate, which made him THIRD in line for succession to the presidency. Mr Byrd was a huge figure in the Democratic party. And he was an admitted Klansman who used the "n" word in a TV interview shortly before his death. He (along with Senator Al Gore senior) fillibustered against the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Democrats never accused HIM of being a racist, but I'm supposed to be afraid of Mitt Romney?

You people have no shame. None.

And you still haven't told us how you would solve that pesky little $70 trillion shortfall we're facing. No ideas? No thoughts? Nothing?