Why do people believe Republicans are the "racist" party?

[revolutionist90]

This has been confusing me for a while. Are the democrats really good at demonizing or have I missed something? I say this because I hear democrats making really uncomfortable statements regarding race or sex more or in equal amounts as republicans during election time. I just think both parties has those few rotten apples that ruin it for everyone and that neither party is the beacon of perfection.

[Guest]

.... that neither party is the beacon of perfection....

~

The Beacon

As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world. John 9:5

Of Perfection

For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Hebrews 4:15

And His Name Is Jesus

[The_Patriot21]

because they don't bow over and agree with everything Obama says-anyone who disagrees, must be racist, right? lol. No, your right both parties have their weaknesses, and in all honesty, republicans have a habit of demonizing democrats to-think about it, republicans are all racists, and democrats are all socialists and commies. Our whole political system isn't vote me because im the better qualified-its vote for me because theyre a bunch of evildoers that are out to destroy america.

[revolutionist90]

because they don't bow over and agree with everything Obama says-anyone who disagrees, must be racist, right? lol. No, your right both parties have their weaknesses, and in all honesty, republicans have a habit of demonizing democrats to-think about it, republicans are all racists, and democrats are all socialists and commies. Our whole political system isn't vote me because im the better qualified-its vote for me because theyre a bunch of evildoers that are out to destroy america.

I get a lot of problems with disagreeing with Obama because I am black. Blacks who disagree with Obama are called Uncle Toms or they are "acting white" which only divides the community more IMHO. True the republicans do label democrats as socialist and commies...but I guess I overlook that at times because at my super liberal college the democrats do greatly support socialism and communism (even though they ignore students who come from those countries). I'm unfortunately in a little bubble in my college and many students who are democratic are crazy about Che Guevara or socialistic/communistic figures so sometimes I agree with republicans. Of course I understand that not all democrats are socialistic or communistic though...

I do agree that the political system is about power and every election includes mudslinging or an abstract social issue instead of how to help the economy. But then again many voters are not prone to research different political positions and might instead focus on very non-important issues like if the candidate is handsome...

[Guest Valnomi]

Because some of them say things like this.

In his dissertation, “IQ and Immigration Policy,” Jason Richwine, a member of the Heritage Foundation think tank, asserts that the average IQ of immigrants in the United States is substantially lower than that of the Caucasian native population.

[Guest]

Because some of them say things like this.

In his dissertation, “IQ and Immigration Policy,” Jason Richwine, a member of the Heritage Foundation think tank, asserts that the average IQ of immigrants in the United States is substantially lower than that of the Caucasian native population....

And The Average Caucasian Native (?) Population Thinks He's Nuts....

[Guest]

I beleive this is a long time tactic of the press and the leadership of the Democartic party. If the Democrats ever lose the majority of minorities, lol, they are washed up as a party. The conveniently forget, that the Republican party was formed primarily for the abolisment of slavery, against the Democrats which desired to keep that institution. The typically ignore, that when push cam to shove, in civil right movement voting, Republicans as a percentatge, out voted Democrats in favor of Civil Rights. It was not the Republican Party, that lifted up Robert Bird, Grand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan, as it's "Conscience of the Democrat Party".

And while today, the Republican Party is also guilty of too much spending on entitlement programs, it is the Democrat Party that still champions programs, which keep people stuck in never ending cycle of dependency upon government, so that we now have generations of families stuck in a system they cannot get out of, because rather than pursuing programs to improve the economy and create jobs, they have decided that the best way to stay in power, it to spend money on programs which grow government and create short term financial gains for people in the programs, in essence, rewarding them for remaining poor.

When you tell a poor woman, if you need help, we can give you help, if you have children we will give you money, the more kids you have, the more money you get, and if you have no husband, we will give you even more money, what would we expect will happen? What ever you subsidize, you will get more of. It is litte wonder then, the poor black women are increasingly the victims of a plan that is either poorly thought out, or actually designed to keep poor women from getting ahead. This has been so effective, that last I heard, about 75 out of 100 black kids are born to unmarried moms.

The Democrat party is smart, in that it knows that if it can keep people impoverished, it can depend on votes of the poor, that it helps to create. The party that provides the most handouts, can buy votes. Maybe this is not out and out racism on the part of the Democrat party, it is probably just a clever way to insure staying in power. However, it certainly is brutal to the financial underclass, many of which happen to be of minority race.

So, since those rascally Republicans favor policies that seek to help people prosper (read reduce people dependency of government) the Democrats and the press, can sell the lie that Republicans want to keep the minorities down.

I am not a Libertarian (not yet at least) but if I wanted to make helping the poor my highest priority, I think I would vote for Libertarians (if I thought they could actually win) and stay as far away from Democratic candidates as I could. They probably are not actual racists, but they are functional racists.

This has been an editorial opinion of Omegaman, who is solely responsible for it's content. No endorsement of these ideas is intended or implied by Worthy Ministries.

[revolutionist90]

Because some of them say things like this.

In his dissertation, “IQ and Immigration Policy,” Jason Richwine, a member of the Heritage Foundation think tank, asserts that the average IQ of immigrants in the United States is substantially lower than that of the Caucasian native population.

But there are democrats who say this:

“He is just doing whatever he can. You know what I think of Mr. Parker right now, and I know you’re not even going to like this,” Platko said in the recording. “But he’s just an arrogant (N-word). And I’m sorry to say it that way, but that’s the way I feel.”...“Every race of people have (N-words), every culture has (N-words)," 69-year-old Platko said. “Look up the definition. I learned that way back in grade school. I learned that at St. Joe’s and Holy Rosary."

http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2013/04/buena_vista_township_clerk_def.html

Oh and let's not forget Biden when referring to Barrack Obama: “first mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy.”

Platko and Biden are both officials and are actual representatives of the Democratic Party. Unfortunately Richwine is a quantitative analyst at the Heritage Foundation specializing in education policy and its intersection with public-sector compensation and labor issues. Richwine has no actual connection to leadership in the Republican party and even posts his essays on sites such as Washington post and even the Huffington post. Sorry that I didn't clarify that I am talking about leadership roles such as representatives and senators.

I am not excusing republicans who make racist remarks but stating that the whole party is racist is far-fetched especially since there are democrats who do the same...but the dems don't seem to be noticed as much.

[revolutionist90]

I beleive this is a long time tactic of the press and the leadership of the Democartic party. If the Democrats ever lose the majority of minorities, lol, they are washed up as a party. The conveniently forget, that the Republican party was formed primarily for the abolisment of slavery, against the Democrats which desired to keep that institution. The typically ignore, that when push cam to shove, in civil right movement voting, Republicans as a percentatge, out voted Democrats in favor of Civil Rights. It was not the Republican Party, that lifted up Robert Bird, Grand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan, as it's "Conscience of the Democrat Party".

And while today, the Republican Party is also guilty of too much spending on entitlement programs, it is the Democrat Party that still champions programs, which keep people stuck in never ending cycle of dependency upon government, so that we now have generations of families stuck in a system they cannot get out of, because rather than pursuing programs to improve the economy and create jobs, they have decided that the best way to stay in power, it to spend money on programs which grow government and create short term financial gains for people in the programs, in essence, rewarding them for remaining poor.

When you tell a poor woman, if you need help, we can give you help, if you have children we will give you money, the more kids you have, the more money you get, and if you have no husband, we will give you even more money, what would we expect will happen? What ever you subsidize, you will get more of. It is litte wonder then, the poor black women are increasingly the victims of a plan that is either poorly thought out, or actually designed to keep poor women from getting ahead. This has been so effective, that last I heard, about 75 out of 100 black kids are born to unmarried moms.

The Democrat party is smart, in that it knows that if it can keep people impoverished, it can depend on votes of the poor, that it helps to create. The party that provides the most handouts, can buy votes. Maybe this is not out and out racism on the part of the Democrat party, it is probably just a clever way to insure staying in power. However, it certainly is brutal to the financial underclass, many of which happen to be of minority race.

So, since those rascally Republicans favor policies that seek to help people prosper (read reduce people dependency of government) the Democrats and the press, can sell the lie that Republicans want to keep the minorities down.

I am not a Libertarian (not yet at least) but if I wanted to make helping the poor my highest priority, I think I would vote for Libertarians (if I thought they could actually win) and stay as far away from Democratic candidates as I could. They probably are not actual racists, but they are functional racists.

This has been an editorial opinion of Omegaman, who is solely responsible for it's content. No endorsement of these ideas is intended or implied by Worthy Ministries.

Your reasoning as to the dynamics between the Democrats and Republicans is actually something that Black conservatives say a lot when trying to change the political minds of other black people in the community. I wish more could hear the reasoning of the other side for more than a few sentences without crying "Uncle Tom" and understand how such "get money quick" program can be harmful.

[Guest Valnomi]

Because some of them say things like this.

In his dissertation, “IQ and Immigration Policy,” Jason Richwine, a member of the Heritage Foundation think tank, asserts that the average IQ of immigrants in the United States is substantially lower than that of the Caucasian native population.

But there are democrats who say this:

“He is just doing whatever he can. You know what I think of Mr. Parker right now, and I know you’re not even going to like this,” Platko said in the recording. “But he’s just an arrogant (N-word). And I’m sorry to say it that way, but that’s the way I feel.”...“Every race of people have (N-words), every culture has (N-words)," 69-year-old Platko said. “Look up the definition. I learned that way back in grade school. I learned that at St. Joe’s and Holy Rosary."

http://www.mlive.com..._clerk_def.html

Oh and let's not forget Biden when referring to Barrack Obama: “first mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy.”

Platko and Biden are both officials and are actual representatives of the Democratic Party. Unfortunately Richwine is a quantitative analyst at the Heritage Foundation specializing in education policy and its intersection with public-sector compensation and labor issues. Richwine has no actual connection to leadership in the Republican party and even posts his essays on sites such as Washington post and even the Huffington post. Sorry that I didn't clarify that I am talking about leadership roles such as representatives and senators.

I am not excusing republicans who make racist remarks but stating that the whole party is racist is far-fetched especially since there are democrats who do the same...but the dems don't seem to be noticed as much.

Fair enough. If I had known you were asking about both parties I would have provided a democratic quote as well.

But, the OP asked about why people thought Republicans were the "racist" party.