Honkies for Obama...

[Ghost in the Machine]

As a former Aryan and reformed racist, it's going to be an HONOR to vote for Barack Obama in November.... I believe he has a true vision for change in this country.

[HamdenRice]

1. That's a wonderful sentiment -- it takes a bigger man than most to say that

and I've seen your pic in that other forum, and dude you are a big man!

[Ghost in the Machine]

36. Thanks, my friend...

A need for 'peace of mind' can do a lot to a person...

A world without hope is a world without a chance of survival. Stop the hate, spread the love....

PEACE!

Ghost

[Malidictus Maximus]

97. As one of the "I don't give a damn what color ANYONE is" generation

I can't wait to watch McCain's sad, old ass get kicked down the road, and to have a president who does not make me cringe every time he opens his mouth!

I guess just because the huge corporation I am part of has a LOT of 'non whites' in all executive levels (say what you will about big companies but mine is really good about diversity) that it seems almost strange that anyone could even question, in this day and age, ethnicity or gender having any bearing on fitness to rule. But then I stop to realize that we have a long and sad history to overcome. Well, the best way to overcome it is to have a POTUS who is eloquent, thoughtful and effective,

[jaysunb]

2. Thanks...

I've met several of your former colleagues today and it seems you're not alone . :thumbsup:

[Ghost in the Machine]

37. Several people have smartened up over the years....

It's good to hear.. but make no mistake, the Brotherhood isn't some little punk street gang. They're the upper levels of organized crime and make the mafia look like cub scouts.

Rule #1 when you leave the Brotherhood (and are allowed to live): Don't talk bad about the Brotherhood. Allowing you to live is breaking the code of "Blood In, Death Out"

[Cali_Democrat]

3. Former Aryan?

:wtf:

How can you be a former aryan? Please help me out here.

[Clark2008]

7. He used to belong to a racist organization (the Aryan Nation or something)

and has since reformed.

Therefore, he's a former racist who's learned the error of his ways and I commend him for it.

[Cali_Democrat]

11. OK, but I thought an Aryan was a white person?

I didn't think you could be a former white person. :shrug:

Aryan nation is an organization and it makes more sense how he can be a former member of that organization.

[Bicoastal]

17. "Aryan" has nothing to do with being white. PLEASE don't use it interchangeably

with Caucasian or light skinned. The whole thing was started by a bunch of late 19th century quacks--the same people who told us that measuring bumps on a person's head could tell us what parts of their brain were more active than others.

Read this Wiki article--I've skimmed it, and it seems accurate:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aryan_race

[Cali_Democrat]

24. Ah thanks for that

I really don't spend time paying attention to all that nonsense as you can see.

[Ghost in the Machine]

40. You're confusing the Aryan Race with the Aryan Brotherhood...

"We must secure the existence of our people and the future for white children". This was the creed of my Aryan Brothers and many people lived for, and died for, this message.

:hi:

[Ghost in the Machine]

39. Thank you...

:hi:

[billyoc]

8. Parole.

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

21. Brutal.

[Ghost in the Machine]

48. Naw.... uninformed is more like it....

[Ghost in the Machine]

42. I've never been on parole, but thanks for your concern...

[billyoc]

44. I'm not concerned. Somebody asked how to become an ex-Aryan.

That's the way I'm most familiar with.

[Ghost in the Machine]

47. Well, some of us just wise up before it's too late. Hatred eats your soul over time...

It's even worse when you don't even know *why* you hate someone...

edited: to add the word "us" to the subject line... D'OH!

[billyoc]

53. And it might be even worse than THAT when you're just pretending to hate someone.

[Beregond2]

9. He meant

former member of the "Aryan Nation" organization, presumably.

[Cali_Democrat]

13. got it

thanks :thumbsup:

props to the OP.

[Ghost in the Machine]

38. Former member of the Aryan Brotherhood...

Want to read about someone who was more hardcore than me? How about my best friend, the former President of the East Coast Chapter of the Aryan Brotherhood?

http://www.jimtullministry.com ... be sure to click the "Jim's Testimony" on the left hand menu... quite a read. I made the site for him and administer it...

[anonymous171]

4. Glad to hear it.

[Ghost in the Machine]

50. Thank you..

:hi:

[crankychatter]

5. people can learn.... people can get a nose full of themselves - grow and change

I think the world of Senator Byrd for example.

I don't question his sincerity for a minute.

[Ghost in the Machine]

51. Well said... thank you...

[graywarrior]

6. I have a former Aryan friend in Florida who is supporting Obama also.

[Ghost in the Machine]

52. Good to know! I know I'm not the only one...

:hi:

[graywarrior]

70. I was surprised he was gonna vote for Obama

He had his reasons other than he thought Obama was the bet person for the job, but still, it was weired talking to him about it. Expecially since he had tattooed eyebrows, a shaved head, and metal hanging off every part of his face and body.

[msallied]

10. People like you give me hope for humanity!

:hi:

[Ghost in the Machine]

54. Thank you! As long as there's hope, there's a chance...

:hi:

[Bicoastal]

12. Former Aryan? I've only met one of you before...

He came to my High School about a decade ago, as a representative of the LA Museum of Tolerance. Shaved head, muscular build, pro-Nazi tattoos he was in the process of getting removed--he looked very much like the Edward Norton character in American History X. His story was pretty dramatic--he changed his ways once his 7-year-old son started speaking and acting more racist and violent than he did.

Let me just say, no matter what their mind was going in, I can respect and admire anyone who can emerge from an echo chamber of hate and learn to think for themselves. Care to tell us a little more about your story?

[grantcart]

15. was that the guy that ended up in the news?

[Bicoastal]

18. Couldn't say. What news?

[grantcart]

26. 60 minutes or somebody did a story about a guy that changed

and ended up working for the museum. I think it had to do with several racists who had flipped big time. I have a recollection also of an older guy who all his relatives had given up on him and a black guy took him and nursed him back to health and they were like brothers.

I am sucker for these stories so I may have mixed different shows together. There was one biker type guy who was working with the tolerance museum though.

[Ghost in the Machine]

56. Floyd Cochran, aka "Pretty Boy Floyd"?

There's not much more to tell of my story... I just outgrew the hate. I spent 12+ years in an alcohol and cocaine induced haze and lived life on the fringe as a hired gun and 'cocaine cowboy'. Finding out I was going to be a father tripped the trigger that caused my change. I cleaned up my act, got sober & got away from my old ways & crowd...

[IsItJustMe]

14. I, for one, believe in redemption, for you and me. We all take some pretty fucked up paths in our

lives. If we are lucky enough, we see a little light before it's all said and done. Good on you.

[Ghost in the Machine]

57. I've been down some dark paths in my life, but luckily found my way back..

Peace to you, friend...

Ghost

[grantcart]

16. Perhaps the post that Senator Obama would treasure the most if he were in DU today

[Ghost in the Machine]

58. Maybe someone will send him a link...

:wink:

[Tinksrival]

19. As a white woman,

raised by racist, closed minded, fearful people from the Southside of Chicago........

I AGREE!

[Ghost in the Machine]

59. You know what's funny? I wasn't raised that way, I just got sucked into it..

My very first eye opener was when a family member asked me "why do you align yourself with the people (whites) who killed your ancestors?" I'm part Cherokee. It gave me a pause...

[RDANGELO]

20. Another honky for Obama right here. n/t

[Ghost in the Machine]

60. HONK HONK!!

:hi:

[NatBurner]

22. former aryan, huh? people like u need to hit the road

and campaign like HELL for obama-

hit kentucky, WV, etc

the so-called low information voters-
let them know that we're not the enemy
let them know we have the same issues
let them know we have the same values
let them know that grampy doesn't give two shits about them after they vote for him


ok, i'm rambling now- lemme nip it

but yeah, i admire cats like u

and i hope your transformation projects outward

kudos

[Ghost in the Machine]

61. I'm spreading the word right here in redneck heaven- - - East Tennessee

There are others like me though, spreading the word everywhere...

[melody]

23. Good for you and good on you

That's wonderful to hear.

[Ghost in the Machine]

62. Thank you, Melody

:hi:

[DavidDvorkin]

25. That could be a bumper sticker

"Honk if you're a honkie for Obama"

Too long, maybe.

[Ghost in the Machine]

63. How about "Honkies Honk For Obama!" ...?

:hi:

[DavidDvorkin]

69. That would work!

[AspenRose]

27. God bless you.

Love and light to you. :hug:

[Ghost in the Machine]

64. Thank you...

:pals:

Peace within … peace between… peace among,

Ghost

[Bensthename]

28. Must feel good to no longer have that hate.. This cracker is for Obama for sure..

[Ghost in the Machine]

66. Yes it does... I learned a new phrase to enbrace & live by...

"Hate is a product that destroys the vessel in which it is contained"...

Stop the Hate!

Peace within … peace between… peace among,

Ghost

[jesus_of_suburbia]

29. How about a half honkey?

*raises hand*

[BlooInBloo]

55. :)

[Ghost in the Machine]

67. By all means! Welcome one and all!

HONK HONK!!

Peace within … peace between… peace among,

Ghost

[jesus_of_suburbia]

30. Oh, and YOU are the hope for our country.

To go from an Aryan racist to an Obama voting Dem... just fantastic.

[stillcool]

31. I am so proud of we Americans...

when I stop and think about it, it blows me away.

[Ghost in the Machine]

71. Awesome, isn't it?

:hi:

[On the Road]

32. It Would Make a Good Bumper Sticker:

"Honk if You're a Honky for Obama!"

[Fly by night]

34. A friend in Tennessee is printing up "Racists for Obama" bumper-stickers.

I may put one on my pick-um-up truck, right next to my "Eat the Rich" sticker.

Be afraid, Rethugs. Be very afraid.

[Ghost in the Machine]

73. Ah, Mr. Ellis, my neighbor to the West, I hope all is well with you! From what I've read,

it looks like it is. Enjoy your trip, my friend...

I'd LOVE to have one of those bumper stickers when they're done... just let me know how much one is....

peace within... peace between.... peace among,

Doug

[Fly by night]

100. Thanks. The Playboy Mansion beats the Big House anytime.

I'll PM you if/when those bumper stickers get made.

Hope things are well where you live. Today I get to participate in the signing ceremony for the TN Voter Confidence Act in the Governor's office.

That beats pissing in a cup anytime.

[Ghost in the Machine]

72. !!!

:thumbsup:

HONK HONK!!

[Swamp Rat]

33. k&r

:thumbsup:

[Ghost in the Machine]

74. Swamp Rat! Thank you, my friend...

:pals:

Hey, I was thinking about you the other day. If you know of a student who needs a copy of photoshop, let me know, ok? I have a new Photoshop v5.5 Education Version for a MAC. I got it in some wheelin'~n~dealin' recently, but have no use for it. If you know someone there that needs it, I'll send it to you and you can give it to them, ok?

PEACE!

Ghost

[Swamp Rat]

90. Hey Ghost in the Machine

:hi: Thanks, but I already have that version, and no one I know uses it anymore. The version I use is a paired-down version of Photoshop Elements 3.0 for Mac OS X. It is limited and starting to get long in the tooth, but I will make do for now. I may get CS3 one of these days, if I can justify the expense.

[Ghost in the Machine]

95. Ok man...

I thought of you first... if no one else needs it, maybe I can 5 or 10 bucks out of it at the flea market or something...

PEACE!

Ghost

[BlooInBloo]

35. Whitey checking in here!

:rofl:

EDIT: Grats on becoming a reasonable person!

[Ghost in the Machine]

75. HONK HONK!!

:hi:

Thank you!

[Erin Elizabeth]

41. May God bless you many, many times over.

You sound like an amazing person! I'm another honkey for Obama.

You give me hope...

[Ghost in the Machine]

76. Thank you very much...

I'm just a regular guy... but this is one time I hope I can influence people to do something *good*...

Welcome to DU, Erin Elizabeth...

:hi:

Ghost

[DontBlameMe]

43. Honkie! Honkie!

Answer: Ni#@$r!
Response: Dead Honkie!

I keeeed! :evilgrin:

[Ghost in the Machine]

77. HONK HONK!!

Hey, we need to replace "WOOT WOOT" with "HONK HONK!" until Election Day!

:hi:

[boppers]

83. Chevy Chase and Richard Pryor... :)

Available here:
http://www.hulu.com/watch/1477/saturday-night-live-word-association

Ah, the genius.

[Ghost in the Machine]

88. HONK HONK!!

:hi:

[Mezzo]

45. This is a racist term and should be deleted no matter the race, gender, economic standing, religious

affiliation of the OP. It is a racist and pejorative term.

period.


on edit to include: 'of the OP'

[Ghost in the Machine]

78. How can I be racist against myself? I'm a Honkie, originally a Florida Cracker

*South* Florida, that is... *South* Miami, to be more precise...


HONK HONK!!

Please vote for Obama in November!

HONK HONK!!

[Swamp Rat]

91. I dislike your posts.

[Runcible Spoon]

93. I don't know why that reply made me giggle!

it was just so perfectly dismissive; it was like art! (not being sarcastic by the way!) :hug:

[Ghost in the Machine]

96. I think you described it perfectly!

HONK HONK!!

:hi:

[Runcible Spoon]

92. oh give me a fucking break.

:eyes:

[BadgerKid]

46. Donkey Honkies for Obama

:)

[Ghost in the Machine]

80. HEE HONK, HEE HONK!!

:kick: HEE HONK!

:rofl:

:hi:

[Tigress DEM]

87. TOO Funny! I think WE have a Winner!

DONKEY HONKEYS FOR OBAMMA

HEE HONK! HEE HONK!

[Ghost in the Machine]

99. What did I win?? (and do I have to pay shipping on it?)

HEE HONK! :kick: HEE HONK! :kick:

[papapi]

49. Bravo! What are your views on homosexuality?

[Ghost in the Machine]

81. What you do with another *consenting adult* isn't my business, or anyone elses...

So don't come asking *me* about the trapeze, midget, stuffed duck & snorkel in *my* room... ya hear?

:hi:

[papapi]

101. I hear ya loud and clear. *thundering applause*

:yourock:

[Blondiegrrl]

65. Good for you! This white woman has been supporting Obama from Day 1.

The Dems are a force to be reckoned with!

[Ghost in the Machine]

82. Thanks! My primary vote went to Edwards, but GE vote to whoever the candidate is

HONK HONK!!

Welcome to DU, Blondiegrrl

[Cha]

68. Do tell!

Woo..talk about reforming yourself:P

Thanks for starting this thread Ghost In The Machine!

HONK!

[Ghost in the Machine]

85. HONK HONK!!

My pleasure, zidzi!

HONK HONK!!!

[EFerrari]

79. Shouldn't that be Bitter Honkies for Obama?

:)

:toast:

[Ghost in the Machine]

86. !!!!!!!!

:rofl: :spray:

:toast:

:hi:

[Tigress DEM]

84. Good for you! And good for US too!

Congratulations on your journey of change (and healing it seems).

I try to think of this poem when I think of blaming a whole group of people for anything:


There's a little bit of good in the Least of US
And a little bit of bad in the Best of US
So it hardly behooves ANY of US
To talk about the REST of US.


It just always seems to me that people are people.
Good, bad, indifferent sometimes all on the same day.
Everybody can get caught up in judging others, but you have found something more honorable.

You are a great inspiration.
Many people don't think the kind of change you experienced can happen.
Kind of like that football player on Oprah who is walking now against all odds.

Thanks for posting!

[Ghost in the Machine]

94. Thank you...

Thanks for the poem, too...

We all have our awakenings, some sooner than others. I had a few awakenings, but hit the snooze alarm when I should have woke up then. I finally figured out that we all bleed the same color blood, and we all have feelings and emotions... and we all love our families and want the best for them...

HONK HONK!!

PEACE!

Ghsot

[redstate_democrat]

89. Wow. You were an Aryan? What's that like?

[Ghost in the Machine]

98. It's like something I hope you never experience in your lifetime..

It's a looming death sentence, just like any gang.

The money, women & drugs suck you in... then they chew you up and swallow you...

[myrna minx]

102. This thread is so inspiring.

I am heartened by your experience and your journey to redemption. I've encountered skinheads in my day and they seemed like lost boys, whose common hatred gave them a sense of purpose and belonging. I lost a friend to that. His need to belong and to be cared about, was the lure and the spark of hate is what kept him in line. It makes me happy to know that people are able to have powerful epiphanies that brings a new sense of joy and purpose. Perhaps there is hope for my former friend. :hug: Peace to you.

[Ghost in the Machine]

104. Thank you...

That's the biggest part of the allure... making someone feel like they fit in and that they're among "family"...

I hope your former friend wakes up before it's too late...

PEACE!

Ghost

[tnlefty]

103. Wow! Congratulations for freeing youself of such

hatred! :hug:

Honky Momma for Obama here. :thumbsup:

[Ghost in the Machine]

105. Thank you, tnlefty...

If you ever make it up to the Sweetwater Flea Market one weekend, stop by and see me.... I'm in the Shea Butter booth...

:pals:

Ghost