Racism is alive and well, Thanks Trump and his supporters!

[Athos_131]

Dale Carnegie calls this technique "taking a bridge". Make a statement, or quote something, then change the topic and present a hypothetical, and agree with your own hypothetical, as if someone actually said it.

This headline is nothing but clickbait, by the original publication. The President asked about the constituents of a particular Congressperson, when she said they are not all black. And from that "Who are they?" remark in conversation, the Magazine/Writer surmises and tries to make it seem the President is not informed with the reality about who in America is on the dole.

It suits some here who will say or quote anything to further their agenda.

President Trump is not a Racist.

TRUMP THINKS ONLY BLACK PEOPLE ARE ON WELFARE, BUT, REALLY, WHITE AMERICANS RECEIVE MOST BENEFITS

In fact, whites are the biggest beneficiaries when it comes to government safety-net programs like the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, commonly referred to as welfare.

White people without a college degree ages 18 to 64 are the largest class of adults lifted out of poverty by such programs, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. The think tank’s 2017 report stated that 6.2 million working-age whites were lifted above the poverty line in 2014 compared to 2.8 million blacks and 2.4 million Hispanics.

When it comes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP—the initiative formerly known as food stamps—the numbers look similar.

Just over 40 percent of SNAP recipients are white. Another 25.7 percent are black, 10.3 percent are Hispanic, 2.1 percent are Asian and 1.2 percent are Native American, according to a 2015 Department of Agriculture report.

Despite Trump’s newly gleaned information, welfare reform remains one of his top goals for 2018. His administration and Congressional Republicans are looking to overhaul federal safety-net programs like SNAP, Medicaid and housing benefits.

Do you dispute these statistics?  If so please provide a credible, verifiable source.

#Resist

[Athos_131]

It suits some here who will say or quote anything to further their agenda.

You tried hijacking this thread in its infancy stage into a discussion about Hillary Clinton because you care to paint yourself and Trump as not racists.

#Resist

[Athos_131]

White Sorority Girl at University of Alabama Records Racist Rant for Instagram

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[joan1984]

Clickbait!

[Katiebee]

Dale Carnegie calls this technique "taking a bridge". Make a statement, or quote something, then change the topic and present a hypothetical, and agree with your own hypothetical, as if someone actually said it.

This headline is nothing but clickbait, by the original publication. The President asked about the constituents of a particular Congressperson, when she said they are not all black. And from that "Who are they?" remark in conversation, the Magazine/Writer surmises and tries to make it seem the President is not informed with the reality about who in America is on the dole.

It suits some here who will say or quote anything to further their agenda.

TRUMP THINKS ONLY BLACK PEOPLE ARE ON WELFARE, BUT, REALLY, WHITE AMERICANS RECEIVE MOST BENEFITS

http://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-welfare-black-white-780252

Actually it demosnstrates, not only Trumps ignorance, but your issues with parsing English.

[Athos_131]

Clickbait!

Do you have a credible, verifiable source that disputes the article?

Thanks in advance.

#Resist

[joan1984]

  The "Article" attaches itself to a false headline which is the clickbait. Anyone who has lived in the US and pays any attention at all knows the demographics of the Welfare State is more proportional to the overall population, than to any single racial or ethnic group.

  Inferring racism in any discussion of issues that may affect any racial group at all, effectively deters discussion by serious people, and your placement of this article in your race baiting thread attests to this fact.

  A congressperson, female, told the President that her constituents were not black, or not all black, and he furthered that conversation to explore her input in the same vein, having nothing to do with statistical welfare distribution. The writer forced that issue into the article, wanting for the writers own reasons to do so.

  Clickbait!

Clickbait!

Do you have a credible, verifiable source that disputes the article?

Thanks in advance.

#Resist

[Katiebee]

No, Joan. He was ignorant enough to think that only blacks vote for blacks. He was signaling his ignorance of the same statistical population that you so generously quoted.

[joan1984]

The quoted article makes no mention of the congressperson's response. It just launches into stats and presumes ignorance by the President, which of course is why it is presented here.

My point is that the article is reflective of the writer and the writer's politics and has little to do with the President and knowledge about a particular congressperson's constituency. No light was shed about the constituency, in any event.

Clickbait!

More fake news, partial truths, bullshit leading questions, in this case not even a question, just a place to dump irrelevant information to insinuate a ignorance that was never described or documented. Presented as if a 'news report' what is a slanted opinion piece, a clear political hit job.

I expect no less from some here, just wanted to call a spade a spade.

No, Joan. He was ignorant enough to think that only blacks vote for blacks. He was signaling his ignorance of the same statistical population that you so generously quoted.

[Katiebee]

Actually, given the amount, nature, of  the previous statements of Trump, it all falls into the realm of credibility. Nothing sucks more  than your hero continually creating self inflicted wounds. In Trumps case they are all sucking head wounds.

Trump has the vocabulary of a 6 year old, and the emotional maturity of one as well.

He is narcissistic, and has no moral decency. He can’t shut up.

He has the right to remain silent, he doesn’t have the ability.

[Athos_131]

just wanted to call a spade a spade.

This would be a rarity for you.  Usually your racist views are thinly veiled but always unmasked.

At least you could have quoted the article you question yet fail to refute with any facts.

#Resist

[Jed_]

I think it’s terrible this recent affliction affecting many Republicans.  I mean who knew about this sudden onset of deafness?  And strange how it’s so specific to the word shithole?

[Athos_131]

Indiana teen caught on video screaming ‘f*ck n*ggers’ into a bullhorn while draped in a Nazi flag

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[Jed_]

Clickbait!

Clickbait!

Snowflake!

Fake news!

And then we have the specific derogatory names.

Pocahontas!

Little Marko!

Lyin’ Ted!

And just today I saw actual real journalists Jim Acosta and Anderson Cooper called Little Jimmy and Giggles by a Fox contributor:

http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018/01/17/cnn-star-jim-acosta-should-be-kicked-out-white-house-press-corps.html

The right and Trump in particular are reduced to name calling and buzz words when an actual intelligent truthful argument is lacking.  And highlighting the fact that racists are emboldened by the environment created by this president is not clickbait.  That Hilary Clinton runs a kiddie porn ring in a DC pizza joint, now that’s fake news clickbait.

[Athos_131]

There's been a long history of someone trying to derail this thread and the very real issues it brings to light.

It's merely another pathetic attempt.

#Resist

[Athos_131]

White Sorority Girl at University of Alabama Records Racist Rant for Instagram

Updated Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, 5:30 p.m. EST: The University of Alabama is now confirming that Harley Barber is no longer enrolled at the school.

UA President Stuart Bell issued the following statement, which was shared to the university’s Twitter account:

In light of the racist and disturbing videos posted by one of our students on social media, I want to express my personal disgust and disappointment.

Like many of you, I find the videos highly offensive and deeply hurtful, not only to our students and our entire University community, but to everyone who viewed them. The actions of this student do not represent the larger student body or the values of our University, and she is no longer enrolled here.

We hold our students to much higher standards, and we apologize to everyone who has seen the videos and been hurt by this hateful, ignorant and offensive behavior. This is not who we are; it is unacceptable and unwelcome here at UA. These types of incidents affect community members differently. If you have been impacted and would like additional support, please access resources here that are available to you on our campus.

Over the last year, I have had conversations with many of you who shared your UA experiences with me. You have voiced your pride in the progress we have made, but we still have much work to do. I want to thank all of the students, faculty and staff who met today to have conversations about this event and the steps we can take, individually and collectively, to create a more welcoming and inclusive campus. You have my commitment and the commitment of our leadership team to sustain progress and address directly any issues that arise.

I know you join me in taking a stand against this and all reprehensible behavior. As members of this community, we are a family and this is our home. Everyone has a right to feel safe and welcome here.

#Resist

[Jed_]

White Sorority Girl at University of Alabama Records Racist Rant for Instagram

Updated Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, 5:30 p.m. EST: The University of Alabama is now confirming that Harley Barber is no longer enrolled at the school.

UA President Stuart Bell issued the following statement, which was shared to the university’s Twitter account:

In light of the racist and disturbing videos posted by one of our students on social media, I want to express my personal disgust and disappointment.

Like many of you, I find the videos highly offensive and deeply hurtful, not only to our students and our entire University community, but to everyone who viewed them. The actions of this student do not represent the larger student body or the values of our University, and she is no longer enrolled here.

We hold our students to much higher standards, and we apologize to everyone who has seen the videos and been hurt by this hateful, ignorant and offensive behavior. This is not who we are; it is unacceptable and unwelcome here at UA. These types of incidents affect community members differently. If you have been impacted and would like additional support, please access resources here that are available to you on our campus.

Over the last year, I have had conversations with many of you who shared your UA experiences with me. You have voiced your pride in the progress we have made, but we still have much work to do. I want to thank all of the students, faculty and staff who met today to have conversations about this event and the steps we can take, individually and collectively, to create a more welcoming and inclusive campus. You have my commitment and the commitment of our leadership team to sustain progress and address directly any issues that arise.

I know you join me in taking a stand against this and all reprehensible behavior. As members of this community, we are a family and this is our home. Everyone has a right to feel safe and welcome here.

#Resist

Three cheers for the University of Alabama on your stance against racism!

Unfortunately as a fan of the University of Tennessee, I still hate your football team.

[Athos_131]

Trump appointee Carl Higbie resigns as public face of agency that runs AmeriCorps after KFile review of racist, sexist, anti-Muslim and anti-LGBT comments on the radio

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[Athos_131]

White supremacists responsible for most extremist killings in 2017, ADL says

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[Athos_131]

Former Trump executive: 'I do believe' Trump is a racist

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