Palin supporters fear 'blacks will take over'

[Hepburn]

Supporters of Sarah Palin attending a rally in St. Clairsville, OH on Sunday were not shy about displaying their racist attitudes and their ignorance about Barack Obama -- along with their very real fears and insecurities -- to al-Jazeera reporter Casey Kauffman.

One white-haired old lady said frankly to Kauffman, "I'm afraid if he wins, the blacks will take over." She then added more shrilly, "He's not a Christian! This is a Christian nation! What is our country going to end up like?"

Another woman stated, "Obama and his wife, I'm concerned that they could be anti-white, that he might hide that." A third suggested, "I don't like the fact that he thinks us white people are trash -- because we're not."

A young man holding a baby told Kauffman, "He seems like a sheep -- or a wolf in sheep's clothing -- to be honest with you. And I believe, Palin, she's filled with the holy spirit."

http://rawstory.com/news/2008/Misconceptions_of_Obama_fuel_Republican_campaign_1016.html

Holy shit, Archie Bunker is alive and well in Ohio! :wow:

And, if you think the quotes are bad in print...check out the video at the bottom of the article. Unreal...and scary.

[gmoney]

1. Ohio? again... oh, the shame.

We're now officially worser than Florida.

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[sweettater]

10. What is that

supposed to imply? Unless you forgot your sarcasm icon, I think that was uncalled for.

[quantass]

60. Actually its a Quote he is referring to in the Video clip...

Watch the clip...some old woman says she fears obama because she believes Obama thinks "white people are trash"...ok wtf?

[AirmensMom]

11. Um ...

How is it OK to say that?


There are some horribly racist people in this world, but that doesn't mean a blanket statement such as "white people are trash!" is either true or the right thing to say.

[leftynyc]

16. What is your fucking problem?

This white person has just about cleaned out my checking account writing checks for Sen Obama. Dial back YOUR hatred for a minute.

[1corona4u]

22. That's what I was thinking too....and more before I edited my comment...

[1corona4u]

That's a pretty broad paint brush you're using there...

not all white people are trash. There are 'trash' in all races, but not everyone in any race is trash.

[frickaline]

28. That is quite a racist sentiment you express here

I hope you realize that this is only a portion of the white community. Racism against white people is no better than racism against any other ethnic group.

[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

29. You are trash. (nt)

[democracy1st]

58. freakin racist dumbass

[demokatgurrl]

3. Well it would make a nice change from the assholes

running the country now.

Archie Bunker never claimed to be "filled with the holy spirit". Palin is way beyond a simple bigot.

[steve2470]

4. racism is alive and well, at least a few were honest nt

[baldguy]

5. They're afraid that blacks will treat them as they have treated blacks.

Its no wonder they're so fearful.

[bushisanidiot]

51. Exactly!!

That is exactly what they are afraid of!

[gateley]

6. I can't even BREATHE when I listen to people like that. But it's my hope that

when Obama becomes President, they will see, slowly and step by step, that he's working FOR them and not against them, and just maybe their racism and fears will begin to diminish.

[Hepburn]

12. Did not know that anyone else had that feeling of being suffocated when shit like this is said.

This kind of racial hatred is just so unreal to me. I just do not understand it. Why in the world hate ANYONE because he/she has different colored skin???

:cry:

BTW: I heard something interesting the other day. That when "young people" are asked about Obama, they see a well educated man with good ideas. They seem to be unaware of the color of his skin.

Maybe there is hope out there....:hi:

[Sebastian Doyle]

45. It definitely is a generational thing, to a large extent

The younger generation (God I feel old now even saying that) for the most part doesn't divide by race, and a lot of them aren't homophobic either. These dumb prejudices could be extinct in another generation or two, and obviously having a President with a higher level of melanin in his skin will help that.

I think this has a lot to do with right wing hatred for public education, actually. They think it's their "right" to teach their kids to hate. :puke:

[WinkyDink]

55. Which generations do you have in mind? The Teens of the 60's are in their late 50's/60's now, and WE

FOUGHT RACISM.

[SOS]

61. Only the young gave Kerry a majority in 2004

2004 breakdown by age:

18-29
Kerry 54%
Bush 45%

30-44
Bush 53%
Kerry 46%

45-59
Bush 51%
Kerry 48%


60 and Older
Bush 54%
Kerry 46%

http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2004/pages/results/states/US/P/00/epolls.0.html

[OneGrassRoot]

7. Oh, Archie is alive and well everywhere....I've heard those exact words....

coming from neighbors here in NC, relatives in Pittsburgh, relatives in Alabama....


They are E.V.E.R.Y.W.H.E.R.E.

[scheming daemons]

8. The best thing about Obama being elected.... these stereotypes will be shattered over 4 years

It will accelerate this nation becoming less racist.

[Higher Standard]

9. I'm afraid if McCain wins the white trash will take over.

The woman is right, white people in general aren't trash. But that doesn't mean there isn't white trash. McCain/Palin are bringing them all out for the world to see.

[Hepburn]

14. IMO, trash knows NO color of skin, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or

...other defining characteristic. It is an UGLY uneducated, hate-filled mind-set of the lowest form.

JMHO

[Higher Standard]

19. You are correct

It's equal opportunity.

[KsStorm]

15. I hope & pray

that Obama wins,and is able to bring this country together at last. I can't STAND to see this hatred & racism from so-called "Christians",I am actually in tears here,worried about what kind of future world my 4 kids are going to inherit w/ so much hatred we've seen as of late.

[patrice]

31. Thank you. Please continue to speak up now and after Nov. 4.

:hi:

[apnu]

13. apparently the only people left in America supporting that ticket are the terminally scared.

in 2004 we had "security moms" what do we call this crowd? the "'fraidy cats"

[steve2470]

17. I'm actually surprised that the KKK and the Nazis aren't running for President

Don't tell me they are on the ballot in some states too ?

[Fluffdaddy]

18. The Bradley Effect is kicking in folks

The closer we get.

[elkston]

21. Ummm. How is this the Bradley Effect? These people were Palin supporters.

Clearly stating their reasons for not choosing Barack.

Not saying there won't be *some* Bradley, but this is not the evidence of it.

[Higher Standard]

23. I wouldn't use these people to support that

These folks sure don't seem too shy about expressing their dislike for Barack Obama. I doubt they're the type that would tell pollsters they'd vote for Obama because of how it would make them look. They likely would pretty clearly express their support of McCain/Palin.

[scheming daemons]

25. Do you even KNOW what the discredited "Bradley Effect" means?

Hint: This isn't it.

These people are OPENLY saying they will vote for McCain.


The so-called "Bradley Effect" is people saying they will vote for Obama, but end up voting for McCain.


And... it has been completely debunked by several experts.... but here's all the proof you need:


Final TN Senate polls in 2006:
Bob Corker 53%
Harold Ford 45%

Actual vote count:
Bob Corker 51%
Harold Ford 48%

There is no Bradley Effect.

and even if there were, the OP is not an example of it.



Please.... study a little.

[Fluffdaddy]

34. yeah I know. But now that Obama is ahead this late in the game even people that would normally

keep their racism to themselves can't wait to get behind the privacy of the voter box curtains to do their thing.

[scheming daemons]

So if you know what it means, why would you say the OP is an example of it?

It clearly is not.

[Fluffdaddy]

38. It's called overflow of emotions. This could be just the tip of the iceberg

"Open" racism. God help of with the privacy of the voting booth racism.

[scheming daemons]

42. The Bradley Effect doesn't exist. Exhibit A: Harold Ford Jr.

Polled at -8%..... lost by -3%


If anything, a REVERSE Bradley Effect.


In a very racist state.

[elkston]

44. Whatever.

Nov. 4th can't come any sooner. I want us to win so we can shut your ass up.

Barack Obama is NOT a weak candidate. He happens to be half black and was born this way. Your continuing to hold this against him is really starting to PISS ME OFF.

You continue to harp on Bradley being enough to throw this election because you didn't want him to be the nominee and you SECRETLY want him to lose.

[yardwork]

43. I disagree. These are open racists. They aren't ashamed of themselves.

They should be ashamed of themselves, but they're not.

[Sebastian Doyle]

46. These racist asswipes are going to Repuke rallies to cheer for that empty headed Dominionazi Palin

They wouldn't be voting for Obama or any other Democrat in the first place. This is the same bunch of idiots who still believe Iraq had something to do with 9-11-01. They aren't on our side, and we don't need 'em.

[bullwinkle428]

37. These shitheels would NEVER have voted for the Democratic candidate,

no matter who that happened to be!

[BeyondGeography]

41. You mean these people started out as Obama supporters?

:eyes:

[kwolf68]

20. Blacks, Christians

Damn these fuckers are stupid.

Many blacks are VERY Christian. VERY. They have a strong and devout faith. Having such burning desire to read the bible is one reasons slaves learned to read.

There is absolutely nothing mutually exclusive between black and christian. NOTHING.

I guess these knuckle-draggers think anyone with brown skin will be muslim. Idiots.

[Peacetrain]

52. You are correct.. In fact as a proud member of the UCC's

We are all reflected in the image of GOD. But I think they are going to have a rude awakening when they (the racists) look into the face of the Almighty and see the Rev King reflected back to them. It is a cancer that is eating their very souls as they speak.



Just Saying!!

[rucky]

24. When Obama's elected.

Shit like this will be icing on the cake for me. Watching my bigoted neighbors shake in fear for no reason other than their own ignorance.

[treestar]

26. If Failin' was "filled with the Holy Spirit" she would not have racist

supporters.

[patrice]

27. We CANNOT advocate for anyone who needs us if we are calling anyone else "trash", that said . . .

these people are probably sensing their own inability to compete in skills and aptitude if the playing field were really OPEN and fair and NOT, instead, fucked up by CHURCH CARTELS taking tax money and keeping the jobs their members are in inside the "church-family".

[underpants]

30. Yeah because white people are doing SUCH A GREAT JOB

:sarcasm:

[patrice]

36. There's enough blame to go around for each and every one of us. REAL revolution

begins with SELF CRITICISM and self-evolution.

[spanone]

32. she's full of something, i dont' think it's any holy spirit

[EnviroBat]

49. So the holy spirit stinks like shit?

Who knew?
:shrug:

[agentS]

33. They're acting like it's the end of Apartheid.

They're so pissed and frightened that their entire lousy Republican agenda has collapsed around their heads that they're willing to lash out against anyone who isn't exactly like them.

They're like the angry white folks of South Africa prior to Nelson Mandela's election.
Did they all die? No.
But listening to these racists dunderheads, they sound like as soon as Obama wins Democrats and minorities are gonna storm their houses and take their guns and girls and FOX News away.

Sen. Obama will have to keep an eye on them. These guys and gals are not stable.

[annabanana]

35. Low Information Voters. .

you know.. the stupid who are proud to be stupid 'cause no one can tell them anything about anything.

[Chorophyll]

39. Aw, give Archie Bunker a break.

He wasn't nearly as stupid or scary as these people. (And he would never have said anyone was "filled with the holy spirit.")

:scared:

[Sebastian Doyle]

40. Guess that one whacko never heard of the "unpardonable sin"

"And I believe, Palin, she's filled with the holy spirit."

JC said that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit was the one thing that could never be forgiven.

And if that ain't blasphemy, I don't know what is!

[ChoralScholar]

47. Jimmy Carter said that?

Wow. News to me.

:sarcasm:

[Sebastian Doyle]

54. No, that "other" JC

Jimmy was one of His big fans though. And unlike these dominionist fundagelicals, Jimmy actually KNOWS (and lives) the teachings of the original JC.

Jimmy Carter tried to "save us" on some other levels though (i.e. alternative energy) And he was crucified for it as well (though not literally)

[WinkyDink]

56. James Carville?!

[Sebastian Doyle]

59. If James Carville is an example of what Christianity should be

...then give me a one way ticket to Hell! :evilfrown:

[EnviroBat]

48. O.H.! I.O.!

Low IQ state. Living here makes you feel like you're constantly surrounded by tribes of retards. Very few free-thinkers in this state, which is one of the reasons we have a shitty music scene. I'm hoping the rampant hillbilly factor will die down a little bit after Barack is elected, but I'm afraid it's only going to incite the morans even more. I will be jumping for joy in the street on Nov 5th. Hope I don't get shot by a bow hunter.

This state stinks of brain-dead republicans.

[LaurenG]

50. Oh noes! Not that!

A good person (who is smart, compassionate and peaceful)will take over the country - what more could we possibly ask for. Ignorance breeds fear.

[WinkyDink]

53. Such total ignorance is extremely difficult for me, as a former teacher, to comprehend. I guess our

educational "system" (actually, a bajillion "local control" enterprises) IS a resounding and utter failure.

[goodboy]

57. I live 10 minutes from St. Clairsville...what you heard is MILD compared

to what some people say. St. Clairsville is relatively upper income, but clearly lower intelligence. There are outlying areas, such as barnesville, that are more racist, and more open about it.

[Bluerthanblue]

62. FEAR is the lens that Palin supporters view life through- and if

some of them point to race as the 'major' fear, I'm not surprised- (saddened but not surprised)

For others it would be his plans not to allow the super wealthy to hoard more- or Obama's youth, his optimisim, his cool, level-headedness. His willingness to apologize, to admit mistakes without needing to 'justify' or minimize them.

Obama's campaign isn't FEAR based. And that is one important reason why I support this ticket with more personal energy/$/emotion than any other election in my 50+ life.


As for the 'in your face' racism, is it any less offensive when it is hidden? An infection cannot be treated unless it is exposed-

FEAR is the fuel behind Mccain and his supporters. It comes in many varieties.

:shrug: