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Letter to the GOP

Submitted by Joe Money, Nov 16, 2006 11:04

This article continues to propogate the notion that somehow when Democrats lose an election, it was because of the racist tactics of the "white-boy, fat cat" Republicans and their dirty tricks on election day. Can we get over 1865 already...

Notice no legal morass around Virginia, Montana, or here in Arizona. Close elections all, but no Republican army of attorneys claiming voter fraud (ACORN) or malfunctioning voting machines. Hell, up until a week before elections, all you needed to vote in Arizona was an utility bill and a bank statement! How many times could the same one be used to help "undocumented" democrats vote multiple times?

The fact that Republicans want constituents (of any color) to elevate themselves through hard work and honest means doesn't interest the folks who have had everything given to them by the party of dependancy and entitlement. The problems the liberals face is that the 1950's strategies don't hold water in an era of information and disclosure.

Thanks for keeping the myths alive John........


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" your party was hoping they would usher more black voters into pulling the lever for you, you were neglecting... [MORE]

Tyrone

Nov 16, 2006 21:19

This article demands a respect than can only be commanded. For some, enough can never be done. [MORE]

Jacob Alling

Nov 16, 2006 20:23

Prof. McWhorter, I am one GOP-leaning independent who appreciates the frankness of your article. Politics is definitely as much perception... [MORE]

Alan Wolfson

Nov 16, 2006 19:06

Republicans never learn. They thought we would fall for their Manchurian candidates. If not for their insideous efforts to disenfranchise... [MORE]

Nat Turner

Nov 18, 2006 00:10

Prof. McWhorter: As a retired Republican congressional campaign manager, who once managed hotly contested races in northern Indiana, western North Carolina,... [MORE]

Dirt Lawyer

Nov 16, 2006 17:09

Fact--EVERY story of voter fraud has taken place in inner city Democrat minority election districts. Whether it was Lyndon Johnson's... [MORE]

David S. Levine

Nov 16, 2006 22:44

I was a big fan of McWhorter but now I must ask myself who is dumber: Steele, Swann, et al... [MORE]

carl palm

Nov 16, 2006 15:17

Republicans don't need to ask themselves what more they can do for blacks. Blacks need to start asking themselves why... [MORE]

Mike

Nov 16, 2006 14:09

I was reading the comments here, and I am struck by how easy it is to tell people that they... [MORE]

Mimi

Nov 21, 2006 17:28

Before any republican should devise legislation (dare I say pander) to the "black vote" they should receive more than 10%... [MORE]

John Koorey

Nov 16, 2006 14:02

I guess the man knows what he's talking about. The only thing for sure is the pubs won't listen!! Route 66 [MORE]

Route 66

Nov 16, 2006 13:36

Dear Dr. Mcwhorter, I suspect you are aware of the fact that you have a very wide and appreciative audience... [MORE]

Robert Mandel

Nov 16, 2006 13:33

This article continues to propogate the notion that somehow when Democrats lose an election, it was because of the racist...

Joe Money

Nov 16, 2006 11:04

Well, buddy, it almost seems that you are perpetuating a unproven allegation as fact when it's far from it, not... [MORE]

Leo

Nov 16, 2006 15:35

Leo, I don't think you understood what McWhorter was trying to say. Worse than that, however, is that you thought you... [MORE]

Ben

Nov 16, 2006 19:07

After reading your letter to the GOP I thought I was back in the 50's and 60's. When is the... [MORE]

Bill Dockery

Nov 16, 2006 06:59

Prof. McWhorter fails to mention that in Ohio, all county election boards are bipartisan. Is he suggesting that the Dem... [MORE]

C.S.

Nov 16, 2006 21:11

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