(03-08-2015 10:03 AM)UConn-SMU Wrote:  George Bush was there and I thought Rand was there.

Republicans are not big on celebrating anniversaries, except big ones like the 50th anniversary of Pearl Harbor or the 10th anniversary of 9/11. I listen to NPR and libs seem to celebrate every anniversary ... like the 25th anniversary of Nixon resigning, the 30th anniversary of Nixon resigning, the 35th anniversary of Nixon resigning.

Republicans wouldn't have been welcome in Selma anyway, even though it was the Republican Party that supported the civil rights legislation of the 1960's.

Not according to the NY Times

Bush decides to skip Selma anniversary

Maybe it wasn't important to them, maybe they had something against the movement, maybe it was the first warm day in their hometown and they wanted to have a cookout. I don't know. I don't think they were being malicious by missing it, but I do think they lack a certain self-awareness. If I were a national republican leader, I'd sit back against my portrait of Reagan and just think to myself, "would it hurt or help people's perceptions of me--if only temporary--if I went to this thing?".

To be fair in all of this, I'm pretty sure there were some state and local republican leaders there so it shouldn't be taken as an indictment for the entire party (which is partially why I don't like those types of vertical affiliations).

I missed a funeral that I probably should have attended. It was 78 today and I played golf instead.

(03-08-2015 12:14 PM)Fitbud Wrote:  Because republicans aren't interested in appealing to Blacks. In their eyes, Blacks are the enemy.

There are makers and takers. Republicans are all about the makers. If blacks want to join, I'd be thrilled. But we're not going to change our core values to get more votes.

(03-08-2015 05:10 PM)Fitbud Wrote:  

(03-08-2015 04:55 PM)200yrs2late Wrote:  

(03-08-2015 12:14 PM)Fitbud Wrote:  Because republicans aren't interested in appealing to Blacks. In their eyes, Blacks are the enemy.

Name a republican that has said "blacks are the enemy"

You must be new to this forum.

You kniw better than that.

Im just trying to get you to back up your accusation. It could be taken as inflammatory.

(03-08-2015 06:32 PM)UConn-SMU Wrote:  

(03-08-2015 12:14 PM)Fitbud Wrote:  Because republicans aren't interested in appealing to Blacks. In their eyes, Blacks are the enemy.

There are makers and takers. Republicans are all about the makers. If blacks want to join, I'd be thrilled. But we're not going to change our core values to get more votes.

Your implication is that Blacks are the takers. This is exactly why republicans view them as the enemy.

Well, I guess we still can't discuss race on the board. Some posters just bait on the topic.

Shame

It's no secret that Blacks historically vote Democrat.

I find the countless threads on blacks and crime Shameful.

(03-08-2015 06:10 PM)nomad2u2001 Wrote:  Maybe it wasn't important to them, maybe they had something against the movement, maybe it was the first warm day in their hometown and they wanted to have a cookout. I don't know. I don't think they were being malicious by missing it, but I do think they lack a certain self-awareness. If I were a national republican leader, I'd sit back against my portrait of Reagan and just think to myself, "would it hurt or help people's perceptions of me--if only temporary--if I went to this thing?".

To be fair in all of this, I'm pretty sure there were some state and local republican leaders there so it shouldn't be taken as an indictment for the entire party (which is partially why I don't like those types of vertical affiliations).

You do realize that President Bush and Laura were there?

You also realize that Hillary and Bill werent?

(03-08-2015 06:32 PM)UConn-SMU Wrote:  

(03-08-2015 12:14 PM)Fitbud Wrote:  Because republicans aren't interested in appealing to Blacks. In their eyes, Blacks are the enemy.

There are makers and takers. Republicans are all about the makers. If blacks want to join, I'd be thrilled. But we're not going to change our core values to get more votes.

Wouldn't have to change values at all. It's the attitude that needs to change. One particular attitude that needs to change is the line of thought that implies "black people are with us because they're takers". Do you think all black people are just interested in taking and that is the ONLY reason they don't vote GOP? And this is an honest question because I don't know you and don't know how you feel about it.

(03-08-2015 06:58 PM)UofMstateU Wrote:  

(03-08-2015 06:10 PM)nomad2u2001 Wrote:  Maybe it wasn't important to them, maybe they had something against the movement, maybe it was the first warm day in their hometown and they wanted to have a cookout. I don't know. I don't think they were being malicious by missing it, but I do think they lack a certain self-awareness. If I were a national republican leader, I'd sit back against my portrait of Reagan and just think to myself, "would it hurt or help people's perceptions of me--if only temporary--if I went to this thing?".

To be fair in all of this, I'm pretty sure there were some state and local republican leaders there so it shouldn't be taken as an indictment for the entire party (which is partially why I don't like those types of vertical affiliations).

You do realize that President Bush and Laura were there?

You also realize that Hillary and Bill werent?

You do realize that I put a paragraph in there recognizing that republicans were probably there, right. I tried to give republicans credit.

(03-08-2015 06:44 PM)Fitbud Wrote:  

(03-08-2015 06:32 PM)UConn-SMU Wrote:  

(03-08-2015 12:14 PM)Fitbud Wrote:  Because republicans aren't interested in appealing to Blacks. In their eyes, Blacks are the enemy.

There are makers and takers. Republicans are all about the makers. If blacks want to join, I'd be thrilled. But we're not going to change our core values to get more votes.

Your implication is that Blacks are the takers. This is exactly why republicans view them as the enemy.

Blacks, just like whites, are a mixed bag.

Republicans have a message of self-reliance, independence from government, and freedom. I hope that's an appealing message to blacks and Hispanics. I hope they join us. But if they don't like our message, that's too bad. We're not going to become the party of the nanny state to gain a few more votes.

Debbie Wasserman Shultz tweeted that the below picture was a "powerful image".

I agree President Bush's foot really makes that a powerful picture.





Yes, the crazy liberal b*tch cropped Bush and his wife out of the picture. By the way, it appears she never made it to Selma. Know who did? Reince Preibus, the RNC chain.


So, in Debbies spirit of photoshopping reality, here'sa few manipulated pictures of debbie. Enjoy!

(03-08-2015 05:38 PM)maximus Wrote:  

(03-08-2015 05:10 PM)Fitbud Wrote:  

(03-08-2015 04:55 PM)200yrs2late Wrote:  

(03-08-2015 12:14 PM)Fitbud Wrote:  Because republicans aren't interested in appealing to Blacks. In their eyes, Blacks are the enemy.

Name a republican that has said "blacks are the enemy"

You must be new to this forum.

How do troll posts like this go unpunished in this forum?

Beats the hell out of me. He posts a baseless and inflammatory remark, i ask for his source, and he responds by deflecting and not backing up his position. If that's not 'flinging poo and running away' i dont know what is.

He must be a protected class here.

wgaf it they did or didn't go. What difference does it make?

I agree with 'bizzle hete. Boner and McConnell are just as bad as Reid and Pelosi.

(03-08-2015 07:02 PM)nomad2u2001 Wrote:  

(03-08-2015 06:32 PM)UConn-SMU Wrote:  

(03-08-2015 12:14 PM)Fitbud Wrote:  Because republicans aren't interested in appealing to Blacks. In their eyes, Blacks are the enemy.

There are makers and takers. Republicans are all about the makers. If blacks want to join, I'd be thrilled. But we're not going to change our core values to get more votes.

Wouldn't have to change values at all. It's the attitude that needs to change. One particular attitude that needs to change is the line of thought that implies "black people are with us because they're takers". Do you think all black people are just interested in taking and that is the ONLY reason they don't vote GOP? And this is an honest question because I don't know you and don't know how you feel about it.

We have values and a message. I want 100% of Americans with us, but I'll take 51%.

Republicans are color blind. We don't have relationships with racial groups because we see people as *individuals* (how refreshing!). We're the party of the private sector. We're not going to pay off Reverend Al to win over blacks, and we're not going to promise more government benefits to win over blacks.

We can and should be proactive in getting our values and message across. That's not easy with the msm doing its best to conceal it and replace it with much darker portrayal of the Republican Party.

(03-08-2015 01:49 PM)EagleRockCafe Wrote:  NY Times Crops George And Laura Bush Out Of Selma Pic

Obama gave a long speech, heavy on the power of “we”, what we can do together. Apparently, to the NY Times at least, “we” doesn’t include George Bush

Quote: Ben Smith @bmcsmith92
Hmmm NYT crops out Laura and W Bush
8:34 AM - 8 Mar 2015

Tad Stalinesque there, guys…

But notice, perhaps very symbolic, Sharpton behind Obama.

Update to this post....

The White House twitter also cuts the Bush's out...Of course no doubt, this wasn't done on purpose......

(03-08-2015 04:18 PM)Fitbud Wrote:  

(03-08-2015 12:31 PM)firmbizzle Wrote:  You didn't get banned Fit! Awesome!

Why would I get banned?

Because you never back any of your posts with substance? Ever.