Update: Chip Saltsman has officially pulled out of the race for the RNCC Chair.The Republicans are currently picking their next party chairperson. It came out sometime around Christmas that one of their party chair candidates distributed a CD mocking minorities with songs such as "Barak the magic negro" and "the star spanglish banner." Here is an article rehashing some of the old debate.
Now, I'm sure these were intended as just jokes, but it reflects the inherent callousness and disregard that the leadership has for minorities. We've become pawns in a political game in which we are clearly deemed as on the other side. Because of this, considerations for us as humans with dignity and respect are put aside for political gain... or even just a laugh.
No, contrary to what many tell me, they are not evil. In fact, they are no more corrupt or evil than are Democrats. Unfortunately, partisanship causes all groups to often ardently back positions if for no other reason than to distinguish themselves from the "others". But we need them and we need them healthy. We need them because unchecked power ALWAYS get abused. We need them to make the Democrats better.
Now, I'm sure these were intended as just jokes, but it reflects the inherent callousness and disregard that the leadership has for minorities. We've become pawns in a political game in which we are clearly deemed as on the other side. Because of this, considerations for us as humans with dignity and respect are put aside for political gain... or even just a laugh.
No, contrary to what many tell me, they are not evil. In fact, they are no more corrupt or evil than are Democrats. Unfortunately, partisanship causes all groups to often ardently back positions if for no other reason than to distinguish themselves from the "others". But we need them and we need them healthy. We need them because unchecked power ALWAYS get abused. We need them to make the Democrats better.
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