The Racist Roots of "Birtherism"

[CowboyBob]

Funny. Didn't Sean Hannity or Rush Limbaugh say the same thing four years ago about the critics of Bush?

Can't answer that because I don't waste my time with those two.

Who is "their"? If you are lumping me in with the Birther movement, you would be wrong.

Re-read your statement and my response and think about it.

 

[White Eagle]

I'm glad to see that no one questioned my last post about Trump being a racist. I found this:

Here is a video by a Black American who will explain to you how Donald Trump is a racist.
Every American needs to view this video. Every Jubber needs to view this video.

http://www.baratunde.com/blog/2011/...s-birth-certificate-klansman-trump-remin.html

baratunde.com

With President Obama's Birth Certificate, Klansman Trump Reminds Blacks They Will Never Be American
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 13:18

As I walked to work this morning, I got a text message from the @jjpolitics account on Twitter announcing that President Obama would release his long form birth certificate. I stopped in my tracks as my immediate thought became, "It's happening again. This White House is caving in to extremism." (I recalled how Green Jobs Czar Van Jones was dismissed, essentiall at the behest of conspiracy theorist, plagiarist and fear-monger Glenn Beck). Along with my surprise, however, I felt a deep sadness, especially once I read the coverage of the President's remarks and most especially when I saw this disgusting video of Donald Trump.

 

[thevofl]

Can't answer that because I don't waste my time with those two.

My point is made.

Re-read your statement and my response and think about it.

I did re-read my statement and your response. I even thought about it. No, the irony is still there. He did not want to waste time with birther silliness, yet he wasted time with that silliness on Oprah.

But I think I understand your point. Really I do. You are saying that those who constantly disagree with someone will have the validity of their argument weakened because of repeated disagreement.

Well, then, along those same lines, (and back to the OP) continually calling someone or a group of people "racist" based on anything and everything he/she/they do kinda makes the word meaningless. Disagree with the president, you're a racist. Ask questions about him, you're a racist. Attend a rally against the president, you're a racist. Bring a rifle to an Obama rally (a stupid thing to do), you are a racist (even though the one who did it was black).

Does anyone really believe if Bill Clinton had the same background as Obama, with the same questions about his citizenship, that he would have skated through the Republican scrutiny on this issue? If so, you probably don't understand the failures of our current two party system.

 

[Joshua_me]

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VU0saJRdR6E[/ame]

^ The video on YouTube, for those who could not see the original link.

 

[EwanSF]

You know, we genuinely thought the US would get less racist with a black president. But just remember, it ain't just white folk that're racist.

 

[chrisrobin]

THURSDAY'S POP QUIZ:

Please post the name(s) of any U.S. President(s) whose birth records have been challenged. Don't forget to cite your source.

Bonus question: Please post the name(s) of any of the other U.S. Presidents whose college grades have been an issue.* Don't forget to cite your source.

*Harry S. Truman, successor to Franklin D. Roosevelt, did not earn a college degree. Nobody seemed to mind.

Anyone, anyone, Buehler... anyone, anyone...

I posted this more than 12 hours ago. Let's do a reality check. I don't know why this is so difficult. Birther Issue = I don't like President Obama. Can't anyone be honest about this. Are you a racist? Maybe or maybe not. I don't think there's anything wrong with disliking President Obama - honest.

I don't like George W. Bush, not because he is white, but because he has sent over 5,000 kids to their deaths for nothing by lying about the existence of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, not to mention all of our injured. Let's not forget the 100,000+ Iraqi refugees and casualties. At least my dislike for Bush is based on something real - mass murder - crimes against humanity.

 

[Lostlover]

I got this in my email. Trump racially profiles a black report who asks him a question:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=h8lAAsl4ins

 

[Kulindahr]

You know, we genuinely thought the US would get less racist with a black president. But just remember, it ain't just white folk that're racist.

Actually I think it did. People have grown accustomed to a dark face as president as time has passed.

But for the truly racist, it's just served to crank up the heat.

 

[Kulindahr]

You know, we genuinely thought the US would get less racist with a black president. But just remember, it ain't just white folk that're racist.

Actually I think it did. People have grown accustomed to a dark face as president as time has passed.

But for the truly racist, it's just served to crank up the heat.

 

[Centexfarmer]

There never would have been a "Birther issue" if Mr. Obama were as transparent in the beginning as he pretends to be now.

It never was about race, it was about the press never vetting the candidate they wanted to win at all costs. Even now, so many questions about the President are not answered. Hell, they're not even asked.

Here's my take on that.

If Obama's birth certificate were really an issue, don't you think that during the months long Democratic primary back in 2008 that the Clinton's would have made an issue of it?

It certainly wouldn't have been the first time that a Democrat threw another under the bus for their own political gain during the run up to a primary.

So why didn't the Clinton machine attempt to capitalize on this when they had the chance?

Obama wins the primary anyway, and did McCain / Palin make a campaign issue out Obama's birth certificate during the 2008 POTUS elections?

No they didn't. Not the Clinton Campaign, nor the McCain campaign after the primaries.

The whole "Birther" issue can be traced directly back to the far right wing of of the GOP, and the Tea-Baggers.

And of course we all KNOW that none of them are the least bit "racists" don't we?

 

[NineOfClubs]

There is a school of thought that believes the Clintons did have all sorts of dirt on Obama, but they knew that using it would bring on charges of "racism". Oddly the former President was accused of such anyway during the 2008 campaign.

But, again, why are no questions asked by the press re: Obama?

Every other president's annual physical exam results have been made public, not Obama's for some reason. Wouldn't the media be all over this with any other Chief Executive?

 

[Centexfarmer]

There is a school of thought that believes the Clintons did have all sorts of dirt on Obama, but they knew that using it would bring on charges of "racism". Oddly the former President was accused of such anyway during the 2008 campaign.

But, again, why are no questions asked by the press re: Obama?

Every other president's annual physical exam results have been made public, not Obama's for some reason. Wouldn't the media be all over this with any other Chief Executive?

Well maybe the press might actually get around to doing their jobs as soon as they get over licking Charlie Sheen, Donald Trump, and Lindsay Lohan's asses!

Oh, and let's not forget the Royal Wedding!

 

[Joshua_me]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VU0saJRdR6E

^ The video on YouTube, for those who could not see the original link.

^ This did *nothing* for you, NoC ?

 

[NineOfClubs]

^You can say that again, centexfarmer!

 

[Centexfarmer]

^You can say that again, centexfarmer!

It's pretty pathetic isn't it?

 

[NineOfClubs]

^ This did *nothing* for you, NoC ?

Not much...

I feel all sorts of concern for the black man referenced in the video and the horrible treatment he received in 1899.

But when anyone seeks or obtains the presidency there will be all sorts of demands.

If anyone wants that office and can't handle the questions or the pressure, then he ought to not seek it.

And I'm sick of hearing how "racist" so many are after this country elected a black man to its highest office and felt very proud of itself for doing so. I personally was so relieved and happy.

The Left will be very sorry in 2012 if they keep branding any opposition as racist. It won't fly and there could be a very unfortunate backlash.

 

[NineOfClubs]

I recall Obama's physical exam results from last year.

Why the lies and non-issues? I mean, really. It's stupid.

Oops, there was a 2010 report. Doctors wanted him to quit smoking.

I'll look forward to this years results.

 

[Kulindahr]

There is a school of thought that believes the Clintons did have all sorts of dirt on Obama, but they knew that using it would bring on charges of "racism". Oddly the former President was accused of such anyway during the 2008 campaign.

But, again, why are no questions asked by the press re: Obama?

Every other president's annual physical exam results have been made public, not Obama's for some reason. Wouldn't the media be all over this with any other Chief Executive?

Publication of his physical exam results would reveal that he grew up under non-Earthlike conditions.

 

[EwanSF]

Actually I think it did. People have grown accustomed to a dark face as president as time has passed.

But for the truly racist, it's just served to crank up the heat.

Aye, I suppose you're right man, actual nazi douchbags just have a tallent for making themselves highly visible.

 

[chance1]

My point is made.I did re-read my statement and your response. I even thought about it. No, the irony is still there. He did not want to waste time with birther silliness, yet he wasted time with that silliness on Oprah.
But I think I understand your point. Really I do. You are saying that those who constantly disagree with someone will have the validity of their argument weakened because of repeated disagreement.
Well, then, along those same lines, (and back to the OP) continually calling someone or a group of people "racist" based on anything and everything he/she/they do kinda makes the word meaningless. Disagree with the president, you're a racist. Ask questions about him, you're a racist. Attend a rally against the president, you're a racist. Bring a rifle to an Obama rally (a stupid thing to do), you are a racist (even though the one who did it was black) Does anyone really believe if Bill Clinton had the same background as Obama, with the same questions about his citizenship, that he would have skated through the Republican scrutiny on this issue? If so, you probably don't understand the failures of our current two party system.

Bravo

Think GWB woulda been invited on oprah? Fuck no
Oprah is a racist

Pres Obama and his see no evil hear no evil supporters believe any objection to the mans policies and actions (or lack thereof) are ......... Racists

Sad

Lame

Untrue also

You're a racist

Yech