GOP Convention brews lies and hate

[umbertino]

by: John Bachtell

August 31 2012

I can't recall another Republican Convention more full of lies, demagogy, sexism and racism as the one just concluded in Tampa.

This noxious cloud enveloping the convention hall was meant to obscure a glaring fact - the GOP knows its policy of enriching the 1% and austerity for the working class is not a winning platform.

The GOP knows billionaire Mitt Romney, who spent all of 2 minutes of his acceptance speech explaining his program for the country, cannot overcome his sky-high negative ratings.

Working people sense his disdain as exemplified in his stewardship of Bain Capital, the equity firm obsessed with attaining maximum profits through job destruction and outsourcing and the countless offshore bank accounts hiding his true massive wealth.

The GOP is also aware the entire Republican platform, perhaps the most right wing in history, is out of step with the majority of Americans. The platform among other things:

calls for a national "right to work for less" law,

guts public sector unions,

outlaws abortion without exception,

calls for self-deportation of 12 million undocumented immigrants,

makes English the official language,

outlaws same sex marriage and

reinstates "Don't Ask Don't Tell" in the military.

And without shame, Mitt Romney, Karl Rove and the ultra-right Republicans are brazenly committed to use racist hatred to slash and burn their way to the White House and a Republican Congressional majority.

The GOP is pinning its hopes on dividing the electorate, winning a decisive share of white voters and suppressing the vote of African Americans, Latinos, youth and students and seniors in a close election.

It's hardly surprising given the GOP history. You could count on both hands the number of African American, Latino and Asian delegates in the convention hall, half of whom were speakers cynically promoted to obscure what was obvious to all.

Predictably, speakers subtly and not so subtly whipped the racist and sexist atmosphere, giving rise to numerous ugly incidents.

Speaker after speaker tried to outdo each other with vilification of President Obama, blaming him for every conceivable ill, accusing him of undermining freedom and liberty, hurling every disdainful, sneering jibe and invective his way while offering no alternative.

Horrified colleagues watched as Patricia Carroll, an African American CNN camerawoman, was pelted with peanuts by delegates.

Carroll said, "You come to places like this, you can count the black people on your hand. They see us doing things they don't think I should do."

Again stunned onlookers watched as Ron Paul supporters shouted down Zoraida Fonalledas from Puerto Rico, the chairwoman of the Committee on Permanent Organization, with the chant, "USA, USA, USA," as they protested the decision not to seat members of the Maine delegation.

Rick Santorum continued sowing the racist seeds he scattered during the primaries. As Joe Walsh noted in Salon.com, "In case any was in danger of missing the racial subtext (of Obama supposedly gutting the work requirement for welfare), Santorum linked Obama's supposed waiving the work requirement (which he did not in fact do) to "his refusal to enforce the immigration law." Welfare recipients and illegal immigrant, oh my! Santorum made sure to scare white workers with the depredation of those non-white "slackers and moochers."

Meanwhile strategists for the Romney campaign, desperate to cut into President Obama's support, openly admit they will double down on racism to win votes from white workers. This proves Romney's "birther" comment at a Michigan campaign rally was calculated.

The Romney campaign gleefully boasts it will continue running their patently false TV ad charging President Obama has gutted work rules for welfare recipients simply because they say it is having the intended effect of shifting some white voters.

The ad dredges up coded racist images to appeal to resentments among white workers reeling from the economic crisis. It follows the racist "food stamp president" characterizations of the GOP primary, regurgitated at the convention by former Arkansas governor and current right-wing hate talk show host Mike Huckabee.

Republican strategists pledge to continue running a blatantly false ad claiming Obama robbed $716 billion from Medicare in order to pay for the Affordable Care Act, supposedly undermining the program to funnel money to the poor, mainly African Americans and Latinos.

As the New York Times reported August 25, the Romney campaign doesn't give a hoot about the truth but will "blow the dog whistle of racism" to erode Obama's persistent support among white working class men and women - even all women.

"The strategic shift in the campaign message that has been unfolding in recent weeks reflects a conclusion among Mr. Romney's advisers that disappointment with Mr. Obama's economic stewardship is not sufficient to propel Mr. Romney to victory on its own," says the Times.

Such an appeal to racism has a two edged sword. The country has come a long way reflected in the historic election of President Obama. Millions of whites, including crucial independent voters, are abhorred and turned off by blatantly racist appeals. However as long as it is still effective in blinding a section of white workers to their own best interests, the struggle against it is far from over.

The only way to counter the dangerous extremism emanating from Tampa is to expose racism, sexism and homophobia as morally repugnant, show the true common interests of our multiracial working class and people, spread the truth and fight for maximum unity and turnout on November 6!

http://www.peoplesworld.org/gop-convention-brews-lies-and-hate/

[Artitech]

the only lies that are being told are by the little"o" brother wake and go see the movie 2012! also you might also want to watch your subversive talk. :angry:

[Luigi1]

MSNBC labled this RNC the most racist, sexist & class war ever.

The war on women, race & the middle class has commenced if you follow MSNBC, ABC or the NYT.

[mrmcwhipit]

Another liberal load of dookie.

[gidma]

We should all wake up and look what O and his cohorts are doing to our country. Just look at the last four years and the way our country has declined....that tells the story. I wonder if you GOP bashers have drank too much socialist coolaide and can't see what is happening before your eyes. If our country keeps on this tax and spend path much longer we won't recognize this country. Think of how much you love your children not how much you love O. We need to leave the next generation better off than we are and that's not looking too good right now.

[simple]

the only lies that are being told are by the little"o" brother wake and go see the movie 2012! also you might also want to watch your subversive talk. :angry:

There were plenty of deceptive stories... but don't tell me to watch a futuristic movie (2016). Can I use the writer at the tracks?

BTW: I don't know about the racist undertones but I can't agree with same sex marriage... just can't!!!

[yota691]

[simple]

We should all wake up and look what O and his cohorts are doing to our country. Just look at the last four years and the way our country has declined....that tells the story. I wonder if you GOP bashers have drank too much socialist coolaide and can't see what is happening before your eyes. If our country keeps on this tax and spend path much longer we won't recognize this country. Think of how much you love your children not how much you love O. We need to leave the next generation better off than we are and that's not looking too good right now.

Republicans play a major role in managing the country even when they do not hold the Presidency. It's no hidden secrecy they were a major agent in preventing progress of the country over the pass 4 years. Their movement, led and voiced by McConnell, to prevent this president from accomplishing more was a detriment to the country. Now they want us to turn the country over to them when it's clear they care more about party accomplishments than the country's welfare. They made no accuses to their goals.

2009 Go after Geitner; Show unyielding opposition to the President's economic policies; Begin attacking vulnerable Democrats over the airwaves

2010 Denial and Obstruction and do allow any achievements no matter the cost

2011 Jab Obama relentlessly

2012 Win the White House and the senate

Even with the country on the brink of default, the Senate's highest ranking Republican says his "single most important" goal is to make Barack Obama a one-term president.

"The single most important thing we want to achieve is for President Obama to be a one-term president," Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told National Journal's Major Garrett in October.

Fox News' Bret Baier asked McConnell Sunday if that was still his major objective.

"Well, that is true," McConnell replied. "That's my single most important political goal, along with every active Republican in the country."

One question: Why would we accept these selfish and careless actions from our political leaders? Seems like disgruntle employees, we'd have to let'em go.

Edited September 2, 2012 by simple

[Lutie]

MSNBC labled this RNC the most racist, sexist & class war ever.

The war on women, race & the middle class has commenced if you follow MSNBC, ABC or the NYT.

MSNBC really needs to get rid of Chris Matthews. He absolutely HATES Republicans and he looks and talks like he is going over the edge. It is so clear that MSNBC has been bought by Obama they should just say in the beginning of all their broadcast's . And now coming to you directly from the Oval Office-------------------------------------

[sportfisher]

calls for a national "right to work for less" law,

guts public sector unions,

outlaws abortion without exception,

calls for self-deportation of 12 million undocumented immigrants,

makes English the official language,

outlaws same sex marriage and

reinstates "Don't Ask Don't Tell" in the military.

WOW UM.................what a load of crap you have posted.

for one thing, none of these listed topics is hate, but the stupid article sure was written with hate and lies.

Do you really fall for this BS??

As I've said before, you really should just stick to posting music videos.

[R2D2]

MSNBC labled this RNC the most racist, sexist & class war ever.

The war on women, race & the middle class has commenced if you follow MSNBC, ABC or the NYT.

Pure 24 K PROPAGANDA. Wake up brother you are fighting your shadow.

[Fort sumpter]

Whatever it takes to get Obama out works for me

[bamagirl]

I loved the RNC, watched it every night.. I even loved Clint Eastwood I have real hope Obama will be gone in a few months and I'm extraordinarily happy!! I didn't see it as racist or sexist but that's just me...

[Snotrocket]

The only thing RACIST or SEXIST was the fact that the LIBERAL MEDIA refused to air this fantastic speech by Mia Love. If you haven't seen it - please watch (6:44 minutes)....

http://www.therightscoop.com/rnc-speech-watch-mia-loves-rousing-speech/

Oh, and of course, they didn't let you hear Artur Davis either...(9:39 minutes)....

http://www.therightscoop.com/rnc-speech-artur-davis-brings-the-house-down/

The liberal media wouldn't want you to think the Republican party is inclusive and diverse - doesn't fit their agenda to paint us all as racists. Cowards!

[dog53]

hahahaha I dont even read the commie crap no more umbertino. I just see you posted, Neg you and move on. hahahahahaha

Have a great day

[gp49]

MSNBC labled this RNC the most racist, sexist & class war ever.

The war on women, race & the middle class has commenced if you follow MSNBC, ABC or the NYT.

luigi and what does that tell you? msnbc? and all the other 3 people that watch that network will agree!

I am a woman and there is NO war on women!!

Stupidity gone to seed.

Sheesh!

[kliklok00]

Lost me at the third sentence in your post...called Romney a "billionaire" which isn't true. He is estimated to be worth between $200-$250 million.

Either amount is a lot, but the point is you started this thread with an "exaggeration" (some would call it a lie). If you start a story with a lie, what makes the rest of the story truthful?

[skitealwedrop]

Umbertino, your post is the opinion of one individual, John Bachtell's. Seriously, do you believe everything that you read? I don't. Both parties have their flaws.

[Mylinco]

This is curious. Check it out.

Hope the link works.

[Snotrocket]

This is curious. Check it out.

Hope the link works.

Sorry Mylinco - I'm out of pluses...I owe you one!

I didn't make the connection at first but Wayne Allyn Root also wrote this great piece....

A Las Vegas "odds maker" opines on why Obama will get "killed" by Romney in November.

Wayne Allyn Root

Most political predictions are made by biased pollsters, pundits, or prognosticators who are either rooting for Republicans or Democrats. I am neither. I am a former Libertarian Vice Presidential nominee, and a well-known Vegas oddsmaker with one of the most accurate records of predicting political races.

But as an oddsmaker with a pretty remarkable track record of picking political races, I play no favorites. I simply use common sense to call them as I see them. Back in late December I released my New Years Predictions. I predicted back then- before a single GOP primary had been held, with Romney trailing for months to almost every GOP competitor from Rick Perry to Herman Cain to Newt- that Romney would easily rout his competition to win the GOP nomination by a landslide. I also predicted that the Presidential race between Obama and Romney would be very close until election day. But that on election day Romney would win by a landslide similar to Reagan-Carter in 1980.

Understanding history, today I am even more convinced of a resounding Romney victory. 32 years ago at this moment in time, Reagan was losing by 9 points to Carter. Romney is right now running even in polls. So why do most pollsters give Obama the edge?

First, most pollsters are missing one ingredient- common sense. Here is my gut instinct. Not one American who voted for McCain 4 years ago will switch to Obama. Not one in all the land. But many millions of people who voted for an unknown Obama 4 years ago are angry, disillusioned, turned off, or scared about the future. Voters know Obama now- and that is a bad harbinger.

Now to an analysis of the voting blocks that matter in U.S. politics:

*Black voters. Obama has nowhere to go but down among this group. His endorsement of *** marriage has alienated many black church-going Christians. He may get 88% of their vote instead of the 96% he got in 2008. This is not good news for Obama.

*Hispanic voters. Obama has nowhere to go but down among this group. If Romney picks Rubio as his VP running-mate the GOP may pick up an extra 10% to 15% of Hispanic voters (plus lock down Florida). This is not good news for Obama.

*Jewish voters. Obama has been weak in his support of Israel. Many Jewish voters and big donors are angry and disappointed. I predict Obama's Jewish support drops from 78% in 2008 to the low 60’s. This is not good news for Obama.

*Youth voters. Obama’s biggest and most enthusiastic believers from 4 years ago have graduated into a job market from hell. Young people are disillusioned, frightened, and broke- a bad combination. The enthusiasm is long gone. Turnout will be much lower among young voters, as will actual voting percentages. This not good news for Obama.

*Catholic voters. Obama won a majority of Catholics in 2008. That won’t happen again. Out of desperation to please women, Obama went to war with the Catholic Church over contraception. Now he is being sued by the Catholic Church. Majority lost. This is not good news for Obama.

*Small Business owners.Because I ran for Vice President last time around, and I'm a small businessman myself, I know literally thousands of small business owners. At least 40% of them in my circle of friends, fans and supporters voted for Obama 4 years ago to “give someone different a chance.” I warned them that he would pursue a war on capitalism and demonize anyone who owned a business...that he’d support unions over the private sector in a big way...that he'd overwhelm the economy with spending and debt. My friends didn’t listen. Four years later, I can't find one person in my circle of small business owner friends voting for Obama. Not one. This is not good news for Obama.

*Blue collar working class whites. Do I need to say a thing? White working class voters are about as happy with Obama as Boston Red Sox fans feel about the New York Yankees. This is not good news for Obama.

*Suburban moms. The issue isn’t contraception…it’s having a job to pay for contraception. Obama’s economy frightens these moms. They are worried about putting food on the table. They fear for their children’s future. This is not good news for Obama.

*Military Veterans. McCain won this group by 10 points. Romney is winning by 24 points. The more our military vets got to see of Obama, the more they disliked him. This is not good news for Obama.

Add it up. Is there one major group where Obama has gained since 2008? Will anyone in America wake up on election day saying “I didn’t vote for Obama 4 years ago. But he’s done such a fantastic job, I can’t wait to vote for him today.” Does anyone feel that a vote for Obama makes their job more secure?

Forget the polls. My gut instincts as a Vegas oddsmaker and common sense small businessman tell me this will be a historic landslide and a world-class repudiation of Obama’s radical and risky socialist agenda. It's Reagan-Carter all over again. But I’ll give Obama credit for one thing - he is living proof that familiarity breeds contempt.

[TexasGranny]

Republicans play a major role in managing the country even when they do not hold the Presidency. It's no hidden secrecy they were a major agent in preventing progress of the country over the pass 4 years. Their movement, led and voiced by McConnell, to prevent this president from accomplishing more was a detriment to the country. Now they want us to turn the country over to them when it's clear they care more about party accomplishments than the country's welfare. They made no accuses to their goals.

2009 Go after Geitner; Show unyielding opposition to the President's economic policies; Begin attacking vulnerable Democrats over the airwaves

2010 Denial and Obstruction and do allow any achievements no matter the cost

2011 Jab Obama relentlessly

2012 Win the White House and the senate

Even with the country on the brink of default, the Senate's highest ranking Republican says his "single most important" goal is to make Barack Obama a one-term president.

"The single most important thing we want to achieve is for President Obama to be a one-term president," Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told National Journal's Major Garrett in October.

Fox News' Bret Baier asked McConnell Sunday if that was still his major objective.

"Well, that is true," McConnell replied. "That's my single most important political goal, along with every active Republican in the country."

One question: Why would we accept these selfish and careless actions from our political leaders? Seems like disgruntle employees, we'd have to let'em go.

Rather than condemn our Republican representatives, I applaud them for standing their ground. Do you have any idea what kind of crisis this country would be in right NOW if the Republicans had not fought Obama and the Dems. Our debt would be even higher than it is since they wanted another stimulus. He would have given even more to "green energy" companies to keep them from going bankrupt. We would have had cap&tax, etc. Really, is that what you want for your fellow americans - to live in a land of socialism with no freedoms.

[DinarMillionaire]

I just dropped in to ask....Why do sain people read this Communist propaganda crap Umbertino post? I perused the first few sentences to get what this crap was about and noticed the blatant lie that Romney is a... billionaire? Shows how bad the author is willing to exaggerate and twist the truth to the "Useful Idiots" that read his stuff. Sad thing is, that shows the lack of intelligence his readers have.

Umbertino, our media spews enough propaganda, we really don't need any more from foreigners that don't have a dog in this hunt. Please, stick to your music post.

[sportfisher]

Even with the country on the brink of default, the Senate's highest ranking Republican says his "single most important" goal is to make Barack Obama a one-term president.

"The single most important thing we want to achieve is for President Obama to be a one-term president," Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told National Journal's Major Garrett in October.

Fox News' Bret Baier asked McConnell Sunday if that was still his major objective.

"Well, that is true," McConnell replied. "That's my single most important political goal, along with every active Republican in the country."

well if you had a simple clue you would know that these folks are right on the money. Since Obama is an illegally placed President, and in my opinion, a foreign agent of destruction sitting in the highest office in our land, that is the numero uno biggest threat we face and have been for nearly 4 years.

Edited September 2, 2012 by sportfisher

[skitealwedrop]

Rather than condemn our Republican representatives, I applaud them for standing their ground. Do you have any idea what kind of crisis this country would be in right NOW if the Republicans had not fought Obama and the Dems. Our debt would be even higher than it is since they wanted another stimulus. He would have given even more to "green energy" companies to keep them from going bankrupt. We would have had cap&tax, etc. Really, is that what you want for your fellow americans - to live in a land of socialism with no freedoms.

Good post G. Btw: I love your cabin and critters. Thanks for the pics.

[simple]

Rather than condemn our Republican representatives, I applaud them for standing their ground. Do you have any idea what kind of crisis this country would be in right NOW if the Republicans had not fought Obama and the Dems. Our debt would be even higher than it is since they wanted another stimulus. He would have given even more to "green energy" companies to keep them from going bankrupt. We would have had cap&tax, etc. Really, is that what you want for your fellow americans - to live in a land of socialism with no freedoms.

That's not the way to recover from a strained period.