Democratic Party Convention General Thread

[estesbob]

Clinton Ally Apologizes for Comparing Jewish Settlers to ‘Termites’

HILADELPHIA—A Democrat aligned with Hillary Clinton apologized multiple times late Monday following a Washington Free Beacon report detailing the lawmaker’s comments comparing Jewish settlers to “termites.”

Rep. Hank Johnson (D., Ga.), a Democratic superdelegate pledged to Clinton, likened Jewish citizens living in disputed areas of Israel and the Palestinian territories to “termites” that destroy homes. His comments came during an event on the sidelines of the Democratic National Convention hosted by the U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation, an anti-Israel organization that supports boycotts of the Jewish state.

freebeacon.com/politics/clinton-ally-apologizes-calling-jewish-settlers-termites/

 

[gracepoole]

When it comes to racism, one can be presumed innocent until proven guilty. That is something that the left always seems to get reversed.

When it comes to racism, trotting out token black acquaintances is a really poor choice for disproving the charge. It doesn’t really matter if one is “left” or “right.” This is a universal truth.

 

[DeniseNY]

Clinton Ally Apologizes for Comparing Jewish Settlers to ‘Termites’

HILADELPHIA—A Democrat aligned with Hillary Clinton apologized multiple times late Monday following a Washington Free Beacon report detailing the lawmaker’s comments comparing Jewish settlers to “termites.”

Rep. Hank Johnson (D., Ga.), a Democratic superdelegate pledged to Clinton, likened Jewish citizens living in disputed areas of Israel and the Palestinian territories to “termites” that destroy homes. His comments came during an event on the sidelines of the Democratic National Convention hosted by the U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation, an anti-Israel organization that supports boycotts of the Jewish state.

freebeacon.com/politics/clinton-ally-apologizes-calling-jewish-settlers-termites/

Hank “Guam will tip over” Johnson.

 

[estesbob]

Then it’s assumed you don’t like the Obamas being in the WH.

I wouldn’t if I were you. That’s really not a winning approach to disproving one’s alleged racism.

So having black friends is racist? Now I have heard everything

 

[estesbob]

Hank “Guam will tip over” Johnson.

Yes-but remember we have to be very careful here lest we be accused of racism

 

[stinkcat_14]

When it comes to racism, trotting out token black acquaintances is a really poor choice for disproving the charge. It doesn’t really matter if one is “left” or “right.” This is a universal truth.

You rarely hear people on the right making charges of racism in the absence of any credible evidence. Charges of racism without evidence are frequently heard from those on the left.

 

[qui_est_ce]

So having black friends is racist? Now I have heard everything

Yes, because white people only have “token” black aquaintances.

 

[gracepoole]

So having black friends is racist? Now I have heard everything

Yes, that’s exactly what I said.

 

[stinkcat_14]

Yes, because white people only have “token” black aquaintances.

Correction, conservative white people only have “token” black acquaintances. Liberal white people have genuine friendships.

 

[gracepoole]

Yes, because white people only have “token” black aquaintances.

Yes, that’s exactly what I said.

 

[stevegravy]

Someone trying to prove their not racist is proof of their racism especially if they are Caucasian.

 

[DeniseNY]

Someone trying to prove their not racist is proof of their racism especially if they are Caucasian.

So, when did you stop beating your wife?

 

[gracepoole]

It’s weird when people create arguments for the sake of arguing against them…

 

[estesbob]

It’s weird when people create arguments for the sake of arguing against them…

So its OK if I have black friends if I dont tell anyone about it?

 

[gracepoole]

So its OK if I have black friends if I dont tell anyone about it?

What’s the use of misrepresenting others’ comments? How can this possibly positively contribute to discussion?

 

[estesbob]

What’s the use of misrepresenting others’ comments? How can this possibly positively contribute to discussion?

So what did you mean when you said saying you had black friends was not a good approach?

 

[Jeanne_S]

Are these the Fox News talking points of the day?

Way to deflect when you obviously can’t answer the reasonable questions brought forth.

 

[Bataar]

I thought the first day went great! Michelle Obama, Cory Booker, Senators Warren and Sanders, Paul Simon, lots of great video presentations and all the feisty millenials. Democracy in all its messy, diverse glory. Loved it.

Michelle was the best though (with Cory Booker a close second.) I love Senator Sanders but I thought his speech was a bit shouty for my tastes. Someone needs to tell Bernie, Hillary and Trump to let the microphone do the work.

Oh, I almost forgot, my absolute favorite speech was Anastasia Somasa (sp?) She brought me to tears. What a brave, brilliant young woman and such a powerful speech.

I wish I lived in the imaginary world all of those speakers lived in where ISIS doesn’t exist, Islamic terrorism isn’t a threat, etc. No wonder the democrats haven’t done anything relevant to fight them while they’re in power. They don’t even acknowledge them.

 

[Jeanne_S]

I wish I lived in the imaginary world all of those speakers lived in where ISIS doesn’t exist, Islamic terrorism isn’t a threat, etc. No wonder the democrats haven’t done anything relevant to fight them while they’re in power. They don’t even acknowledge them.

The Dems live in a parallel universe where perception is reality.Obama says so.Everything is hunky dory don’t you know?

 

[gracepoole]

So what did you mean when you said saying you had black friends was not a good approach?

Racism is based on a lack of reason. It may seem reasonable to say, “I have black friends! I can’t be racist!” But one can still be racist if she has black, yellow, or blue friends because there’s no logic behind it.