Comments on: Probing Military "Extremism"

By: Tony

Tony — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 11:24:36 +0000

Perpetuating racist tension equals money and votes for the left. The sad part of the whole situation is that blacks (and other "minorities") in the USA aren't the ones who benefit from all the hype – the racebaiters do. Democrat politicians pull a bait-and-switch when they enact policies that perpetuate racism, then blame problems on racists (who are typically Republicans). When the Lefties offer up all kinds of "free" things to their black constituents, the effect is to increase the minority's dependence on the government which therefore decreases the likelihood they will rise from poverty. It keeps Lefties in office. There is no reason for the Left to truly eradicate race tension.

A prime example is Florida's 3rd Congressional district which was gerrymandered to make it majority black. For the last twelve years a black representative has been elected, yet the district has the third highest poverty rate in the State. Why hasn't their elected black representative done anything about the poverty? Makes you wonder. I'm sure it's the white man's fault though.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 07:46:59 +0000

Wow…that sounds like a wonderful program, and much needed. Good for you!

I agree with your assessment. I guess people don't know enough of history to realize that they don't know the whole story. Racism is not one sided.

By: NY-David

NY-David — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:27:13 +0000

Shannon,
I agree that white slavery is a terrible blight that must be stopped. I'm actually helping on a website to train medical providers to recognize syptoms of patients that are secretly in bondage.
The point about slavery that doesn't get around much is that slavery was widely practiced in Africa for hundreds of years. It wasn't that Americans showed up with nets and started capturing them. Slaves were won and lost during wars. They ended up in the Americas (usually South America) because traders offered a better deal then a neighboring country. There is an appropriate saying that goes "There is no one harder on the Africans then the Africans".
NY-David
NY-David

By: Shannon

Shannon — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:33:51 +0000

And yet I wonder…when are people going to give the same attention to, and abhor the white slave trade that is going on to this day? Everyone is always speaking about slavery from our countries early years. Why not do yourself a favor and google white slave trade, children in sex slave trade, and see what is going on right under our noses. THAT is what needs to be stopped, given attention, and talked about now. Black slavery ended, we need to end this one too.

By: CJ

CJ — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:02:41 +0000

So, by Rush calling Sotomayor a racist for being racist, that makes Rush a racist? Pathetic, but expected from you I guess. And I deleted your previous comment. I won't allow you to attack my church.

By: NY-David

NY-David — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:51:36 +0000

Not sure I understand your dicotomy here. I abhore slavery and its practice in this country. The fact that some were treated better doesn't get around the fact that they were slaves at the end of the day. The fact that none of my ancestors practiced it or profited from it doesn't get me away from the fact that the nation I love practiced it. Slavery is only part of the context. many cities and towns still have "Sun Down" laws on their books, (not enforeced, but at one time they were).
Getting back to topic, I wouldn't expect objectivity from SPLC.
NY-David

By: Troy

Troy — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:50:36 +0000

I know LTC Melnyk and he is a good guy.

By: Critical Facts

Critical Facts — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:39:55 +0000

And, I should add, consider some of the commentary coming from the likes of Rush Limbaugh re the Sotomayor. White racism is everywhere!

By: Shannon

Shannon — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:37:35 +0000

Racism against whites is growing. I don't know where people get off only labeling whites as racist, but they need to do a little google search to amend their wrong line of thinking. If people cannot be fair and honest, they have no room to speak…period!

By: Bob

Bob — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 03:41:04 +0000

You took the mission statement from the white "extremist" group, and then scrubbed the words that matterd, "White separatist." Then you proceeded to ask what was wrong with the mission statement? Well nothing, now. You removed the radical part.

That would be a bit like a KKK member saying "I love everybody but niggers." Then saying, "if you remove the last two words, really, what's wrtong with this statement? How is this guy any different than the Dalai Lama?

Nobody said the military promoted racism. If there was evidence that Black separatists were attracted to the military, received military training, and became militarized radicals in significant numbers, you bet your ass you'd be calling for that to be investigated. Sounds to me like the SPLC is on task, because this is precisely what they specialize in. Have evidence of a different organization – especially a government funded one – that is intentionally or otherwise facilitating militant extremism? Get your evidence and lobby the appropriate agencies to monitor them as well.