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Far Left: "You Lie" is a Racist Statement

It is now claimed by the Far Left that Joe Wilson is a racist.  That was once it was determined he represented South Carolina.  CNN is reporting this as well as the New York Time's, Maureen Dowd who is quick to always write disrespectfully of any Southerner...regardless.

CNN reported: "If he's the face of the GOP, we'll have public option by Columbus Day!" wrote Andisheh Nouraee, a columnist for Creative Loafing, an alternative weekly in Atlanta, Georgia.

Maureen Dowd wrote: "Some people just can't believe a black man is president and will never accept it." Even if Obama and his advisers "don’t choose to openly acknowledge it, this president is the ultimate civil rights figure—a black man whose legitimacy is constantly challenged by a loco fringe...".

Maureen Dowd needs to realize that the Democratically packed House and supporters of Obama-care can not accept the fact they are seeing push-back from the majority...yes the majority of Americans. The majority of Americans are racist?

Does a week go by that some Democratic Congress-person refers to all the "racists" trying to bring down this President because of the color of his skin.  The opposition to reckless spending hears it regularly now...if you are from the South and oppose out-of-control spending, you are immediately branded as a David Duke supporter.

Supporters of Obama-care lack knowledge of the various versions of health-care now being worked out in committees.  If the arguments for Obama-care were merited with any clarity and reasonable cost-control,the Far Left would not have to resort to calling anyone "racist" when making sound arguments for their type of reform.

The problem is: They can't. Those who oppose or present any disagreement with Obama and his legislation are presented as "racist".  How can any agreement be reached with this type of far left mentality?  Add media types such as Maureen Dowd and her constant slew of insults and anger is fueled only to leave many, many Americans anxious for 2010 elections.

Charlie Rangel Blames Health Care Woes on "Racists"

It seems Charlie Rangel (D) Manhattan  (the soul-mate of John Murtha) made some outlandish remarks that involve using the race-card to explain away the sorrowful outcome of Obamacare.

Carl Campanile at the New York Post reported this:

Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights.

"Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can't we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing," he said. end quote~

Actually, it seems that Gov.Paterson and Charlie Rangel are the racists. With the poor polling results that Paterson is receiving, and the ethic investigations (tax evasion) that Rangel is forced to face, cause these two politicians to turn to the ever present weapon of the race card.

Has Charlie Rangel stopped to think of the racist whites that elected him to office? It also seems that America has been very good to Mr.Rangel.

Charles Rangel would be more than happy to keep the focus on health-care and racism instead of his ethic problems.

Fox News reported this from Rangel when he was at a town hall meeting on Tuesday: "Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, 'How did this happen?'... "

Some of us go to bed at night and wonder why it has taken so long for Rangel to be investigated by the House Ethics Committee.

Obama: Comments on Eric Holders "Coward" Remark

CNN's Ed Hornick reported on the New York times interview with President Obama aboard Air Force One on Friday. Obama when questioned about the controversial remark Eric Holder made about Americans being a "nation of cowards replied, "I think it’s fair to say that if I had been advising my attorney general, we would have used different language".

The President probably would have used different words, and wouldn't we all with some hindsight.  The furor over the remarks by Holder came at a time when America had gone through  the longest presidential campaign in history. Those who did not support Obama were and still are referred to as racist.

We discussed the issue at length on this blog when Holder made the comments back in mid-February.  The reaction was bold, and downright "bitter" from those who made comments.

We still maintain that it is very easy for the President to be philosophical now that he has won election. Yet, Obama's supporters never failed to pull the "race card" when it was expedient.  American Icons that had always worked to improve race relations, were finally subject to the name-calling of "racist" simply because they were supporting a different candidate. The three who come to mind are: President Bill Clinton, former Vice-Presidential nominee,Geraldine Ferraro, and of course Sarah Palin. 

When many Americans are afraid to speak out against the use of the "race card" that in itself is cowardly. Many who oppose Obama and some of his policies will speak out boldly knowing full well this will bring the accusation of "racist".  What a shame.