A community of 30,000 US Transcriptionist serving Medical Transcription Industry
Michael Steele has a moment of clarity.
Posted: Apr 22, 2010
Michael Steele commits truth: GOP walked away from black America and kept walking
;“Why should an African-American vote Republican?
“You really don’t have a reason to, to be honest — we haven’t done a very good job of really giving you one. True? True,” Republican National Chairman Michael Steele told 200 DePaul University students Tuesday night….
Steele seemed to hold the diverse student audience’s attention most when he talked about his own experience suffering racial discrimination — in his first law firm interview for example — and when he confessed his party’s failure to reach out to African-Americans:
“We have lost sight of the historic, integral link between the party and African-Americans,” Steele said. “This party was co-founded by blacks, among them Frederick Douglass. The Republican Party had a hand in forming the NAACP, and yet we have mistreated that relationship. People don’t walk away from parties, Their parties walk away from them.
“For the last 40-plus years we had a ‘Southern Strategy’ that alienated many minority voters by focusing on the white male vote in the South. Well, guess what happened in 1992, folks, ‘Bubba’ went back home to the Democratic Party and voted for Bill Clinton.”
http://www.suntimes.com/news/politics/2181538,african-american-vote-gop-steele-042110.article
That's so true, and not just for African-Americans - Zville MT
[ In Reply To ..]The republican party walked away from so many - that's why you see so many independents. No one wants to commit to being a republican because they've treated thier constituency so badly over the years, just did what they wanted and didn't think there'd be any repercussions.
However, the same could be said for Democrats, for this is certainly not the democratic party of John Kennedy who said, "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country."
Very well said! - nm
[ In Reply To ..]nm
Similar Messages:
I've Changed My Mind And Really Am Getting To Like Michael Steele (R)May 04, 2011
Now that he is speaking for himself rather than the party, he is so much more relaxed, pleasant, and interesting. I still disagree with him often, but he is so much more likable than he used to be, in my opinion. ...
Glenn Beck Has A Moment Of Clarity.Jan 08, 2010
Beck said the birthers' (often-debunked) claim about Obama's citizenship was the "dumbest thing I’ve ever heard." The birthers are only "discrediting themselves" with their idiotic statements, Beck added. http://voices.kansascity.com/node/7116 Rick Sanchez is reporting on a new investigation the Secret Service is launching of 6 or so of the birthers more outspoken proponents. That should prove to be an interesting story once it starts to unfold. ...
Shep Smith Moment Of ClarityOct 15, 2014
http://thedailybanter.com/2014/10/shepard-smiths-calm-powerful-statement-ebola-something-everyone-needs-hear/ I will post this as Fox news is what some of you really believe---so here it is. The rest of should heed this advice also. ...
Michael Steele To Barack Obama: Stop Playing Golf Until Oil Spill EndsJun 22, 2010
This is sooooo stoopid!!! What do they want the President to do? I guess the President needs to sit at his desk 24 hours/day. After all, he can only handle one catastrophe at a time. I think our President needs to move his office and staff to a boat and park it next to the gusher. Hopefully, that will make people happy. I guess Republicans have forgotten how many days Bush spent at his Texas ranch. Last week, it was an ad. This time, it's a statement from the GOP chairman. O ...
Steele: GOP 'screwed Up' After Reagan, Won't Win In 2010Jan 06, 2010
By David Edwards and Daniel TencerTuesday, January 5th, 2010 -- 12:46 pm Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele apparently thinks the best way to ring in the New Year is to disappoint his followers. In a TV interview Monday, Steele said the party won't be regaining control of Congress in the mid-term elections this year. And if there's a reason for that, it's that the Republicans "screwed up" after Ronald Reagan left office. According to excerpts of his new book, ...
Democrats Losing Moral Clarity On Israel...Jul 21, 2014
found interesting. They explain a lot about the generally negative view that American liberals have of Israel.... "But on the left, the Israeli-Arab dispute itself has been redefined. Liberals used to see the stakes with no illusions: A small Jewish democracy, an outpost of liberal Western values, was surrounded by brutal Arab dictatorships that denied its very right to exist. That moral clarity has eroded, partly because of facts on the ground over years of conflict — but ultimately throug ...
Uh Oh, MichaelApr 25, 2014
http://www.cnn.com/2014/04/25/politics/congress-grimm/index.html?hpt=hp_t2 Unlike some posting here, though, I say innocent until proven guilty. ...
Michael Bloomberg Will Pay...smJun 02, 2017
Pay the U.S. share of $15 million for the Paris climate agreement. ...
Just Taking A Moment....Sep 11, 2012
Remembering that day when our world changed.... a day when political party, race and creed didn't matter, a national tragedy in which all Americans came together and mourned as one. Remembering the people who lost their lives and their relatives and loved ones whose world will never be the same. Taking a moment in silence.... Never forgetting. ...
There's More To The Michael Brown Story.Aug 15, 2014
Details are coming out now. It's not always about race and I wish people would stop propagating that notion. It does nothing but harm. How many times have there been riots or lootings because of black-on-white crime? ...
New Michael Brown AccountSep 06, 2014
http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/workers-who-were-witnesses-provide-new-perspective-on-michael-brown/article_14a3e5f8-6c6a-5deb-92fe-87fcee622c29.html ...
Most Of You Splained Away Michael BrownMay 04, 2017
And it is still happening. Police officers murdering POC. These people were doing nothing wrong, and the police did nothing right. ...
A Real ROFL MomentMar 08, 2011
So, I'm sitting here, with my headphones on working away. The dictator is taking his sweet time saying absolutely nothing. I'm at marker # 879 on the counter and have about 2 paragraphs. I get distracted by the radio, an old song I haven't heard in a very long time so I start humming along. It's nice to hear an old song. Next thing I know I hear ghostly voices, a whole crowd it seems!!! I scream, LOUD, jump up out of my chair! Dog bolts o ...
Never A Dull Moment In The Country . . .Jun 03, 2010
I have about 15 chickens in my yard and I don't own chickens!!! ...
In This Quiet Moment, I Am HappyJun 28, 2013
i am in a good way. life is cozy and humble. no stress, no worries. it's 4 a.m. and this is the enchanted time of day. the total quiet world all to myself. my beloved 12yo sleeping with our diminutive cat. two of the great seven dogs in the universe nestled in a giant doggy bed out on the deck. all windows open. no mosquitoes. i hear crickets. no one is awake. the whole city sleeps. i feel wicked content. ...
Obama's Moment On ImmigrationNov 07, 2014
"President Obama said on Wednesday that he would act on his own by the end of the year to “improve” the immigration system, presumably by giving many — perhaps millions — of the country’s unauthorized immigrants temporary protection from deportation and permission to work. He has said this before, only to back off in deference to election-year politics." It will be interesting to see how "immigration reform" will play out. The majority of Americans do not des ...
Another Proud Moment For Liberals (sm)Nov 11, 2014
link ...
I Don't Give A Rip About Trump's Hot Mic Moment & Here's WhyOct 08, 2016
http://thetruthdivision.com/2016/10/dont-give-rip-trumps-hot-mic-moment-heres/ This is great. ...
Michael Moore Is Still Disgusting. What A FOOL He Is! Sep 27, 2016
He stated he's supporting Trump. Really? Don't think so. He's a freaking liar, but then, anyone with sense knows that. He's really on Hillary's side and worried. He knows how much people hate him for supporting OWS like most of the liberal progressive Democrats, his anarchy stance and his free-stuff-hate-corporations stance and more. Heaven forbid he lets people know that he really wants Hillary as president since Bernie is out of the race.. Now, he p ...
Michael Moore On Dems HC BillNov 19, 2009
http://rawstory.com/2009/11/michael-moore-democrats-healthcare-bill-giveaway-insurance-industry/ ...
Michael Bloomberg Talks Gun Control.Jul 23, 2012
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/22/michael-bloomberg-gun-control_n_1692950.html?utm_hp_ref=politics ...
Michael Clarke Duncan Dies At 54Sep 03, 2012
Such a sad sad story. I remember reading he had a heart attack and his girlfriend saved his life a few weeks (or more) ago. I thought he had recuperated. Such a sad thing. He was a fine man with such a great talent. I will miss him in upcoming movies. Rest in peace Mr. Duncan. ...
Great Speech By Michael BloombergJul 27, 2016
He knows a con when he sees one and so should you! ...
Ferguson Missouri - Michael BrownAug 14, 2014
The Ferguson police department must be stopped. They are making the situation worse. Why haven't they investigated the Michael Brown shooting? Why haven't they released any information? Why haven't they interviewed the witnesses? Why did they leave the body in the street for so long? Why did the Mayor take over 2 days to address the family. It seems by their silence that they are condoning repeatedly shooting that man. Ther ...
Michael Moore Explains Why Trump Will WinOct 25, 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKeYbEOSqYc Michael Moore explains to us why TRUMP will win. He gets it. This is capitulation. Trump will win BIG LEAGUE ...
Get Ready! Michael Flynn Will Be Thrown Under The Bus!May 23, 2017
. ...
It's Really About Us. "Obama's Moment To Call Us ToJan 21, 2013
To get to “We”, Obama’s speech needs to avoid “I” and “They,” writes Mark McKinnon. by Mark McKinnon | January 21, 2013 4:45 AM EST People walk on the National Mall in front of the Washington Monument as Washington prepares for U.S. President Barack Obama's second inauguration on January 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Mario Tama/Getty) [Except from today's column] "... To borrow a signature phrase, let me b ...
Email I Received From Michael Moore To Pres O.Mar 06, 2010
President Obama: Replace Rahm with Me ...an open letter from Michael Moore Friday, March 5th, 2010 Dear President Obama, I understand you may be looking to replace Rahm Emanuel as your chief of staff. I would like to humbly offer myself, yours truly, as his replacement. I will come to D.C. and clean up the mess that's been created around you. I will work for $1 a year. I will help the Dems on Capitol Hill find their spines and I will teach them how to nonviolently beat the Republicans ...
Holy Cow, Congressman Michael Grimm. ThreatensJan 29, 2014
Did you guys see the video of this guy threatening to throw a reporter off a balcony? What a psychopath! "I'm not speaking about anything's that off-topic, this is only about the president," Grimm told Scotto before walking away. Then, while the camera was still recording, Grimm returned to say: "Let me be clear to you, you ever do that to me again I'll throw you off this f——-g balcony." Scotto asked: "Why? Why? This is a valid question." To which Grimm sa ...
Looks Like Michael Brown's Civil Rights Were Not Violated After All. (sm)Jan 22, 2015
The grand jury was right for not prosecuting the officer. Even Holder, try as he migh, can find no civil rights violations. Hands in the air didn't happen. Who knew? ...