Allen West: Race is Obama’s “Get Out of Jail Free” card

I don't know what did it, but somebody posted something too wide.  A wide graphic, link, or whatever.

No big deal, but y'all may notice that the whole page of posts are extra wide as well.

I just know it wasn't me...  

So, if you see that (an extra wide forum page) that is how it happens.

Otter wrote:

And the expression "get out of jail free" card when used on a Black POTUS can easily be considered racist in itself,

Just out of idle curiosity, by who?

Otter wrote:

Here's the thing. It was an easy decision to make over a man who showed the lack of wisdom to be president by nominating Sarah Palin as his VP,    or over a man who believes that nearly 50  percent of Americans were "takers" because they weren't wealthy.

Really, what can your side expect?
You need to do better in selecting your candidates if you expect anyone to consider voting for them.

And the expression "get out of jail free" card when used on a Black POTUS can easily be considered racist in itself, considering the disparity in percentages of white to black prisoners to the general population.   And no, it doesn't matter that Alan West is black. All that means is he should know better than to use that terminology.

He's pandering to folks like you that think a black man can't possibly be using racist speech towards another black man.

          So Allen West should know better than to use that terminology and yet a 'liberal' black American can do and say and it's acceptable?....But would that lack of logic be applied if say West were of liberal philosophy?...Perhaps Mr West should be afforded to have his opinions and the ability to express them like everyone else...For the record....During the first campaign it was the Clinton's that accused the cowh's campaign of playing the race card against them...so there is a pattern of the 'get out of jail card/race card' being used simply for disagreement....

mediawatcher wrote:

Otter wrote:

Here's the thing. It was an easy decision to make over a man who showed the lack of wisdom to be president by nominating Sarah Palin as his VP,    or over a man who believes that nearly 50  percent of Americans were "takers" because they weren't wealthy.

Really, what can your side expect?
You need to do better in selecting your candidates if you expect anyone to consider voting for them.

And the expression "get out of jail free" card when used on a Black POTUS can easily be considered racist in itself, considering the disparity in percentages of white to black prisoners to the general population.   And no, it doesn't matter that Alan West is black. All that means is he should know better than to use that terminology.

He's pandering to folks like you that think a black man can't possibly be using racist speech towards another black man.

          So Allen West should know better than to use that terminology and yet a 'liberal' black American can do and say and it's acceptable?....But would that lack of logic be applied if say West were of liberal philosophy?...Perhaps Mr West should be afforded to have his opinions and the ability to express them like everyone else...For the record....During the first campaign it was the Clinton's that accused the cowh's campaign of playing the race card  against them...so there is a pattern of the 'get out of jail card/race card' being used simply for disagreement....

On issues like this (which is really not even an issue) Progressive = Hypocrite.....

nochain wrote:

mediawatcher wrote:

Otter wrote:

Here's the thing. It was an easy decision to make over a man who showed the lack of wisdom to be president by nominating Sarah Palin as his VP,    or over a man who believes that nearly 50  percent of Americans were "takers" because they weren't wealthy.

Really, what can your side expect?
You need to do better in selecting your candidates if you expect anyone to consider voting for them.

And the expression "get out of jail free" card when used on a Black POTUS can easily be considered racist in itself, considering the disparity in percentages of white to black prisoners to the general population.   And no, it doesn't matter that Alan West is black. All that means is he should know better than to use that terminology.

He's pandering to folks like you that think a black man can't possibly be using racist speech towards another black man.

          So Allen West should know better than to use that terminology and yet a 'liberal' black American can do and say and it's acceptable?....But would that lack of logic be applied if say West were of liberal philosophy?...Perhaps Mr West should be afforded to have his opinions and the ability to express them like everyone else...For the record....During the first campaign it was the Clinton's that accused the cowh's campaign of playing the race card  against them...so there is a pattern of the 'get out of jail card/race card' being used simply for disagreement....

On issues like this (which is really not even an issue) Progressive = Hypocrite.....

Just the arrogance that some believe they should define what some...should or shouldn't express...