The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[scaeagles]

Originally Posted by JWBear

Yawn. Dismissive.

Are you really denying that the right is afraid of more minorities voting?

I can't speak to anyone except those I know. I do know exactly two racists, one of which is a union member, so I'm really not sure which way they vote. I'm pretty sure the non union member is a republican, and one of the most offensive people I know (a relative by marriage....he hates watching basketball because there are too many black people on the court).

So regarding myself and the people I know, I can say that no, I do not believe the right is afraid of more minorities voting (as long as those minorities are here legally and voting legally). I have no doubt there are some.

[JWBear]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

I can't speak to anyone except those I know. I do know exactly two racists, one of which is a union member, so I'm really not sure which way they vote. I'm pretty sure the non union member is a republican, and one of the most offensive people I know (a relative by marriage....he hates watching basketball because there are too many black people on the court).

So regarding myself and the people I know, I can say that no, I do not believe the right is afraid of more minorities voting (as long as those minorities are here legally and voting legally). I have no doubt there are some.

Again, you frame it in terms of racism. It is not racism to recognize that most minorities vote democratic; and that increase in minority voters decreases republican candidates' chances.

[scaeagles]

Originally Posted by JWBear

Again, you frame it in terms of racism. It is not racism to recognize that most minorities vote democratic; and that increase in minority voters decreases republican candidates' chances.

well, in terms of fewer people voting the democrat party line, I'm all in favor of that! But I don't care what color of skin they have.