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To: Mr. Palau who wrote (326695)	12/8/2002 12:31:33 AM
From: Tom Clarke	Respond to of 769670

Sounds like Lott is nostalgic for Jim Crow....

To: Mr. Palau who wrote (326695)	12/8/2002 1:55:29 AM
From: Johannes Pilch	Respond to of 769670

I will have to look into it further, but this sort of thing in part answers the question of why it has taken so long for blacks to protest against shysters like Jesse Jackson. It is an awfully difficult thing for blacks to stand apart from other blacks, especially to become black republicans, while one of the topmost republican leaders says this sort of crap and fraternizes with clear racists without repercussions. Many conservative blacks are no doubt now taking huge amounts of heat from other blacks due to this fracas. It is likely that many of the blacks whom conservative blacks have been trying to help escape the Democrat plantation, are now becoming more trapped than ever. It appears Lott has done a remarkable amount of damage. If so, and Republicans do not over the next few days put heat under him to seriously repair it, I for one will flatly abandon my support of the party even should my one Independent vote allow filthy Democrats to win leadership. I would rather have the leadership of hypocritical liberals than neo-Nazis.

To: Mr. Palau who wrote (326695)	12/8/2002 4:29:05 AM
From: JDN	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 769670

Awe comeon, he just gave a little speech to make the ole geezer feel good. Heck, how many people make it to 100 in the US Senate? You take any of that serious? jdn

To: Mr. Palau who wrote (326695)	12/8/2002 10:38:06 AM
From: Kenneth E. Phillipps	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769670

I am old enough to remember the 1948 election when Strom Thurmond led the Dixiecrats and ran for President. Popular opinion was the loss of 4 Southern states would cost Truman the election but it didn't.

To: Mr. Palau who wrote (326695)	12/8/2002 6:24:41 PM
From: Glenn Petersen	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769670

Lott can certainly be an idiot on occasion, though I doubt that he literally meant what he said. Politicians are always saying hypocritical things about both their enemies and their friends. I can't wait to see what people say when Mr. KKK (aka Robert Byrd) either retires or kicks off. Take the time to read this article in full. It was written after Robert Byrd's infamous "white n-----s" comments, and asks us to imagine what the response would be in Trent Lott had said the same thing as Robert Byrd. We now know the answer to that question. 216.239.51.100 Being Robert Byrd Racial Entrepreneurs Remarkably Silent on this one By Dave Sanford 3/6/2001 “There are white niggers. I've seen a lot of white niggers in my time. I'm going to use that word.” -Senator Robert C. Byrd Looking at this quote, one may think that these words were uttered some 40 or 50 years ago when Senator Byrd was a big shot in the Ku Klux Klan. However, this quote was actually taken from an interview with “the Wizard” on “Fox News Sunday”. Amazingly (not really), this story did not even make the local news here in Washington, D.C., and CNN.com has just a tiny blurb about it. However, I think this raises an even larger issue than media bias. My question is, where is the Rev. Jesse Jackson when you really need him? Indeed, where’s Maxine Waters, Al Sharpton, Alcee Hastings or any of the other political hacks that just sit around waiting to exploit something? It appears that yet another opportunity has arisen for the “Rented Ranter” and his cronies to prove themselves as hypocrites. They seem more than happy to oblige. A quick review of recent history reveals a disturbingly clear trend of race-baiting. During the presidential campaign, George W. Bush was relentlessly ridiculed for his harmless visit to Bob Jones University. He was blasted for refusing to sign a useless “Hate Crimes” law in Texas. Attorney General John Ashcroft, despite his outstanding record on civil rights, was demonized before, during, and after his Senate confirmation hearings, and Bush was castigated for appointing such a flagrant “bigot”. In each instance, there was Jesse Jackson or Al Sharpton, waving their fists in the air and reminding everyone about Selma. <So where are the self-appointed “civil rights” activists on this one? They’re probably off together somewhere, no doubt counting Jesse Jackson’s money. Meanwhile, a former KKK member is going to once again escape repudiation. Why, you ask? Well, Silly, didn’t you know that Democrats can never be racist? Misguided, maybe, but not racist. Still need help on this one? Imagine Trent Lott had made the same comment to Tony Snow on Sunday. Jackson, Sharpton, and Waters would trip over each other on the way to the nearest television studio. “How dare he use that word,” they would yell in unison. All over the country, liberals would demand the resignation of Senator Lott. Hillary Clinton would introduce a Resolution of Censure. “We Shall Overcome” would once again echo throughout the halls of every black church in Mississippi. Before I get carried away, I must explain that I do not believe Senator Byrd’s comments deserve such measures. In fact, the message he delivered before he spewed the above quote was actually a very valid critique of race relations in our country. However, my point remains that the same words uttered by Trent Lott would carry much heavier consequences. This is simply another example of blatant hypocrisy on the part of the self-appointed “civil rights” leaders. Remember all that fuss over the Confederate Flag in South Carolina? Where was the outrage over the man who put it there, Governor (now Senator) Hollings? Why hasn’t more been made of Senator Byrd’s past involvement with the KKK? Or what about Al Gore, Sr.’s vote against the Civil Rights Act of 1964? Why can’t Jackson, Sharpton, and the rest of the demagogues remove themselves from the pocket of the Democratic Party? It’s really quite sad what has become of what was once such an important movement. Martin Luther King, Jr. would be ashamed. In place of fighting for equal opportunity for all Americans, clowns like Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton fight for free handouts. They have perfected the art of shaking down major corporations, and their organizations’ 501(c)(3) status are that in name only. Hopefully, the “civil rights” community’s silence on this most recent development is a sign of what is to come. Unfortunately, I’m sure the next time a Republican does anything controversial, Jesse and all his friends will triumphantly march back to the battlefield, hobnailed boots clicking in harmony. © Dave Sanford, 2001

To: Mr. Palau who wrote (326695)	12/9/2002 10:43:15 AM
From: TigerPaw	Respond to of 769670

Thurmond said "All the laws of Washington and all the bayonets of the Army cannot force the Negro into our homes, our schools, our churches." Not a true quote. I have heard a recording of that part of that speech, and Thurmond definitely did not say "Negro". TP

To: Mr. Palau who wrote (326695)	12/9/2002 11:07:33 AM
From: Neocon	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 769670

Trent screwed up badly. He should have praised Strom's capacity to mature politically, and embrace racial reconciliation, rather than racial divisiveness. He should have referred to Strom's part in the wedding party of Clarence and Virginia Thomas as a symbol of how far things have come. He should have said that Strom knew, however, that one shouldn't throw out the baby with the bathwater, and that the iniquity of racial subordination did not mean that all traditional values and customs were invalid, merely that one should be willing to rethink matters when a palpable harm is alleged.........