House Assistant Leader Jim Clyburn has had a lot to say about former House Speaker Newt Gingrich calling President Obama “the food stamp President.” Nevermind that there are 22 million white people in poverty in the United States — the entire discussion around poverty in the mind of Gingrich is told in the setting of urban or black America. Though there were million of American on food stamps and public assistance when George Bush was in office, the phrase “food stamp President,” was brought to life by Gingrich during Obama’s term. This week, Clyburn and former President Jimmy Carter have commented on Gingrich’s language.
Clyburn on Fox: “To say those kinds of things about the president of the United States, I think, not only tries to lower the office itself, but also denigrates those people who find themselves in need of food stamps.”
Clyburn on MSNBC: “He [Gingrich] is saying that the poor children in their schools ought to be the janitors in their schools so that other people in the schools who are not so poor can see them as their servants.”
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Below, former President Jimmy Carter commented on the subject of Gingrich and race on CNN. interviewer Piers Morgan did not ask Carter about this, Carter brought it up. Notice that when he does, Morgan is surprised and just can’t believe it and begins inturrupting… watch the video
President Carter on Newt Gingrich to CNN: “I think he [Gingrich] has that subtlety of racism that I know quite well and that Gingrich knows quite well that appeals to some people in Georgia. particularly the right wing…
PIERS MORGAN: Do you think he’s doing it deliberately…
Carter: “Well I think so. He know what words to use ‘welfare mamas’ and so fourth and all that are appealing in the past in those days when we cherished segregation of the races. He knows that and I don’t think it will pay off in the long run.”
“I wouldn’t say he is racist, but he knows the subtle words to use to appeal to a racist group….When you emphasize, over and over, welfare, food stamps, and ‘why don’t the black people get jobs,’ and if I’m president, I’ll make sure they turn toward a work ethic, rather than an ethic of welfare and food stamps, I think that’s appealing to the wrong element in South Carolina.”
Hello Lauren:
I hate to commit on something so crude and ugly, but
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SATAN IS A SNAKE (CLEVER, CUNNING, DECEITFUL , OPPOSE TO EVERYTHING DECENT).
NEWT GINGRICH: IS A PIG !!! Too DISPICABLE AND DISGUSTING — Not worthy of Attention.
Thank You,
Ms Joy Haddocks James
August 19, 2011
Dear Congressman Ted Deutch:
I am writing to you because of my discuss after watching the Rachel Meadows Show Thursday night (8/18/2011). She referred to recent comments made by Senator Coburn of Oklahoma regarding President Obama. His comments were so offensive I did not continue watching program I TURNED OFF MY TELEVISION IN DISCUSS.
Senator Coburns comments were Vicious, Ugly and Dispicable to all Black People in this country. His blatant racist comments are UNACCEPTABLE not just to me but also to the Office he holds.
This man is a United States Senator, which is one of the highest Positions of Leadership in this Country. I respect his right to say anything he wants in private. But when he speaks publicly as a United States Senator a Representative of the People of this country, he is held to Standards of Responsibility.
My Grandparents and Great Grandparents had to put up with this kind of Racist Speech from public officials during their time. I grew up in a different era (1960′s and 70′s) and I will not tolerate having Government officials telling me I am a piece of garbage, simply because I Am A Black American.
I want these comments he made addressed and appropriate action taken by the Senate. This Country has been going forward from it’s Ugly Racist Past. In order for this to continue, Leadership cannot ignore comments of this nature from other leaders.
I Ask you to investigate this matter (contact Rachel Meadows (MSNBC) if necessary to attain copy of these offensive comments towards Black People.
Thank You,
Ms Joy Haddocks James
Copies sent: Palm Beach Post, Senators Nelson(FL), Rubio(FL), CBC,