Rick Badie / My Opinion

By LB

April 13, 2006 07:16 AM | Link to this

Great viewpoint. A person is who they are based on individual action. I don’t see her as a reflection of anybody but her own self. I would, however, wonder about people who vote for her in the future. I have often asked myself why people voted for her this time. I am not in her district and did not have an option to vote for her. I have learned this though. I will look at the biographies, campain strategies and platforms of all candidates and make my decision based on that. I have seen too many examples of people becoming elected only because they stay in the news and are popular by name. Robert Frost said it all in his poem “The Road Not Taken”. Sometimes the quiter people are a better choice for a seat because they are spending their time learning and listening and not doing so much talking.

By Just Me

April 13, 2006 07:55 AM | Link to this

Two great viewpoints; when the incident first happened I thought not of it as a race issue, but an embarrassment of the entire State of Georgia. As the story has progressed, I now feel she is an embarrassment to herself. She has to learn for herself that people who sound and act belligerent gain nothing except disrespect.

By Jazzyone

April 13, 2006 08:08 AM | Link to this

Good morning. Great points. I don’t view Cynthia McKinney’s actions as a reflection upon me. What I do think she has come to realize is being a minority in Public office can be scruitinized automatically and when you have frivilous issues become previlant, your politics become overshadowed and people tend to forget what you stand for. Thus having to work twice as hard to reach the standing in the community that once propelled you forward in the first place.

By BobG

April 13, 2006 08:20 AM | Link to this

I agree with you, Rick, but with this caveat: McKinney is an elected official, meaning that she is, to some degree, representative of the voters of the 4th Congressional district. And metro Atlanta’s 4th district is not unlike many urban congressional districts across the nation.

McKinney, like the Jesse Jacksons, Al Sharptons, Farrakhans and the Kamau Kambons of this world, holds a racist and narrow-minded viewpoint that should be rejected loudly and often, yet it is not.

McKinney is an embarrassment to the black race when her actions are met by silence and acquiescence of otherwise right-thinking blacks.

By T

April 13, 2006 08:27 AM | Link to this

McKinney isn’t just an embarrasement to black people, she’s an embarrasement to the entire human race.

By Kevin D

April 13, 2006 08:29 AM | Link to this

I agree with all of the above, but I’m still angry about this. Why does this behavior continue when it is obvious that she is hurting all of us. Exploiting the issue of race is a reprehensible act that diminishes the legitimate and honest efforts to address actual incidents of racism. I am so glad that we are taking a collective deep breath and seeing this for what it is. The above comments demonstrate the kind of wisdom that fosters the harmony we are all looking for. Cynthia only manages to drive wedges between us to further her own ends. I’m a hard core Democrat, but I could never vote for this woman.

By Woodman

April 13, 2006 08:35 AM | Link to this

White people have enough embarrassments going around for all of us. Every time some trailer park KKK member shows up on television, we are all embarrassed. And we do not condone or tolerate those actions and those kinds of people would NEVER get elected to public offic. Not in this day and age because we as the white community do not tolerate it. The same should be expected of all people. But that isn’t what you hear from the streets of Dekalb County. It’s sad.

By Rick

April 13, 2006 08:38 AM | Link to this

Rick, your opinion hits dead home with me (white). Other white loud mouths and racist do not speak for me and I do not have any connection with them what so ever. You fall right in line with Bill Cosby saying the tough things. Only one question if I can. Why does the clergy seem to back McKinney when she blamed the incident because of racial profiling. Can McKinney win anything without the help of the Local Churches. Seems to be spreading hatred instead of love and understanding. Hatred does not help races to come togther.

By jimmie

April 13, 2006 08:38 AM | Link to this

What I find interesting about this whole situation is the amount of McKinney’s supporters who flocked to her side, claiming racism and racial profiling. Not one of her ‘supporters’ wanted to deal with the fact that she struck a police officer. For my part I’ve been stopped a few times by police officers, never claimed is was based off of a ‘racial’ issue, nor did I elect to ignore them or result to violence against them. In the end were it a an elected offical of any other race striking a black police officer - racisim would again have been alleged and calls for that person to resign or be recalled would be heard throughout the nation

By SNY

April 13, 2006 08:48 AM | Link to this

I truly believe that if Cynthia didn’t play the race card this time, someone else would have. I don’t condone what she did and I’m not in her district, but lets remember that we are still in the south and racism is everywhere. Don’t just assume that because it happened to Cynthia that it wasn’t racism. She is definately a target because people know that she is going to play that card. Some people will just assume that no one will believe her because of that. People can be evil, sneaky, and mean.

I’m sure that everytime something happens to her it is not blatant racism, but I live here in ATL (suburbs) and I know it still exists. One day it is going to be true and no one will believe her. (Little girl that cried wolf).

By Debi

April 13, 2006 08:53 AM | Link to this

I, along with many others, place the onus of the McKinney incident on McKinney herself. I’ve never felt that negative incidences committed by other African-Americans are reflective of all of our morals and lifestyles. Even though I’m not in McKinney’s district, I’m sure that she’s done much good for her constiuents, and that this incident won’t overshadow the good that she’s done. It’s appropriate to say that with so much going on in our country and this world, that this unfortunate incident will not be an indelible blot in the history of America.

By Becca

April 13, 2006 08:59 AM | Link to this

I was not surprised when Ms. McKinney reacted the way she did. Not with the ‘race card’ but with the ‘don’t you know who I am’ attitude. She is not as important in Washington as she seems to think. I think that in this case she is using race because she knows that her actions were wrong.

By Bill Barker

April 13, 2006 08:59 AM | Link to this

You lump Tom DeLay and Timothy McVeigh together. As distasteful as you might find DeLay, this is wrong , misleading and irresponsible. Intelligent people know this and you lose credibility with them when you do this sort of thing. There are plenty of good people in this country that would agree with DeLay much more often than you. Does this mean you put them in the samr category as McVeigh?

By Joey

April 13, 2006 09:00 AM | Link to this

I think you should give your sister and these similar opinions here a little credit: the bottom-line is that black people have generally, traditionally stood by black people (particularly elected officials) regardless of the circumstances. Witness the infamous Andrew Young comment just PRIOR to the Campbell trial re: white and black division over his guilt, even in the face of mountains of evidence. So until those in the street, her constituents, and those in the pulpit who affect the thinking of those in the street, publicly condemn her behavior then her non-supporters will continue to distrust the ability of the black community to make this so obvious decision. And yes, she is a disgrace to all people, regardless of color, whom she represents as a SIX-TERM elected official - a very, very sad commentary for DeKalb voters.

By David

April 13, 2006 09:00 AM | Link to this

I simply didn’t believe Cynthia McKinney’s claim of racial profiling. It was the timing. She did not do anything, and had no intention to, until the media brought it up.

For her to use race as her defense she only marginalizes the actual racial tension thet unfortunately still do exist. If in her heart she truly believes this was racial, forgive my doubt. Anything less and she does a big disservice to those who have experienced racism.

By GW

April 13, 2006 09:09 AM | Link to this

We need to all realize McKinney’s only weapon in Congress is the race card. She doesn’t have the intellect to accomplish anything through other means. Incidents like this make up her entire track record. She is not representative of all blacks, just the ones who voted for her.

By Jesse's Girl

April 13, 2006 09:10 AM | Link to this

Racism is everywhere…sadly. But I think we can all agree that this woman was not a victim of anything except an overblown sense of self. The shame is that this elected official has such potential to do some very positive work. But what will this nit-wit be remembered for? Her ridiculous attitude and her hair. She has contributed absolutely nothing to the community she took an oath to work for. I cannot for the life of me understand why she keeps getting elected! She has proven to be nothing but fodder for the press and her fellow congress members. You are right Rick, no black constituent should feel ashamed that she is black. They should feel ashamed that she keeps getting voted in. There must be someone better to work for the people of this district.

By Whatever

April 13, 2006 09:11 AM | Link to this

It is simply a matter of perspective as far as whether Cynthia Mckinney is a reflection on all blacks. For most blacks, we feel that she should NOT be. Unfortunately from the white perspective in a great many cases, she is. And all one has to do is frequent message boards or blogs like the ones on AJC to see it. Sadly, we are still in this day lumped into one group TOGETHER for the misdeeds of one or a few.

For the most part it has not been my experience that whites ever buy into or identify with such things. In fact my experience has been that they immediately write off such deeds as “isolated occurences” or identify their misfits as “isolated nut cases”, yet are quick to paint blacks with a broad brush. We as a result cringe every time another black person does something that reflects negatively on us because we know what scrutiny it will bring. Maybe I’m blind, but I do not see us doing this same thing to them, and keep in mind I’m talking on a large scale.

It’s merely an observation, and I invite any of you out there to investigate this for yourselves.

By msteven

April 13, 2006 09:11 AM | Link to this

I was never a fan of Ms Mckinney. I am Black, I live in her district. I dont support her. Never have. I certainly never for one second thought what she said reflected how I as a Black person think. I am who I am, she is who she is. We are two totally different people. For some reason (Unknown) to me, I have Never liked Ms Mckinney. I dont why. She has never done anything to me,(or for me for that matter). What ONE person does, does not affect the whole group..Kind of reminds me a dozen of eggs..you look inside and notice One cracked. Do you throw out the rest because one is cracked, broken or rotton. No you pick it out and enjoy the rest. That is how I see Ms Mckinney..just a cracked egg. As for the incident. I dont know why everyone was so supprised. I sensed she would do what she did. Her ego to me, has always Overshadowed any of her accomplishments in my opinion, and when she went to the press charging racist, in lieu of her most recent embarrassment to Herself. I watched her confirm my already suspicions that she IS a complete idioit and does NOT represent me, my district, or my people. Also, I recomend that they give her a STIFF, fine just like they would do any other regular tax paying citizen, and Probation no less then 3 years based on her “Past” little as she put “mis-understandings”..yeah right. On whos part Ms (In-denial) Mckinney?

By jimmie

April 13, 2006 09:13 AM | Link to this

Even if,hypothetically, it was ‘racial’ profiling and even if the police officer was completely in the wrong for stopping her bypassing a security checkpoint, the fact is Mckinney struck a police officer committing the crime of battery on a police officer. Her actions are unjustified no matter how you ‘spin’ it.

By Tc

April 13, 2006 09:16 AM | Link to this

Being a black woman and hearing Cynthia McKinney say that because she was black, is why the officer would not let her pass thru the security check point was an outrage for me. I am so embarrassed by they way she handled this and letting it escalade to a media frenzy. First of all, how about really going to a professional salon and get that hair done correctly. I just simply cannot support her right now on anything. She need to just be ghost for a minute.

By Sheri

April 13, 2006 09:19 AM | Link to this

Conspiracy theorist? Hello!! McKinney told the truth about Bush and 9-11 and she was right to be concerned about the electronic voting machines with no paper trail! And the US Capitol Cop should have recognized her after being on the Hill for over 11 years!

In fact, McKinney is back in office because she told the TRUTH!!

What is wrong with you people? Take your heads out of the sand. This country is going to hell in a handbasket because too few Americans can see when they’re being fed lies by the corporate media!

By Cosmo

April 13, 2006 09:22 AM | Link to this

Sheri, are you smoking a crack pipe? Everything you wrote is utterly ridiculous….

By Russell

April 13, 2006 09:26 AM | Link to this

Cynthia, is an embarassment to herself and her parents/family. The voters in her district should seriously question their choice in their selection for representation. She caused the incident - her actions and attitude have fanned the flames - now her party is retreating from behind her. I would like to see a vote across the State of Georgia.

By BC

April 13, 2006 09:26 AM | Link to this

Rick this is a good topic. Although I do not feel that the actions of many high profile blacks are reflective of the rest of us, I do find it embarrassing. I do feel that quit often the black race is thought to be monolithic. Events like the O.J. case do not help. Although now most blacks believe that he did it, back then we were polarized. This is just one example. When people are divided along color lines on political and other issues it does make it difficult to not lump everybody together when stuff like this happens. It really does seem ridiculous to think that one person’s mishaps can be allocated to the rest of the race.

By Remi

April 13, 2006 09:26 AM | Link to this

Cynthia McKinney is to black people what David Duke was to white people. No matter how you look at it, its not good.

By Greg

April 13, 2006 09:28 AM | Link to this

McKinney is a racist. Why did she insist on stating that she as a ‘black’ woman had been insulted? Is there a difference in a black woman and a white or yellow or purple one? NO. I’m a 31 year old white male and I am NOT a racist. I don’t like or care for anyone who pulls the race card. We’re humans and we all smile the same and cry the same, so what makes someone of african ancestry (I refuse to use the term african-american) different from someone or european ancestry? If I were a person focused on race, she would be an embarrasment, but as it is, she’s just a poor excuse for a representative of a lot people who are depending on her.

By msteven

April 13, 2006 09:30 AM | Link to this

Sheri You need to stop hanging out with Whitney Houston, and remember crack kills! If Ms Mckinney was any kind of decent adult with half of a brain, and realize that FOLKS steal FOLKS identity these days, she would have stopped and Identified herself.

By Robert J

April 13, 2006 09:34 AM | Link to this

Folks, your not going to like this but here goes. The churches that support McKinney are just an example of what really goes on in Black churches. These Black churches have become a source of information for blacks to learn how to get back at whitey, get backdoor reparations through fraud and their own racist talking points. These churches are just underground organizing clubs. After all who’s going to suspect a bunch a churches with all their tax exempt status(Jessie Jackson)of organizing against whitey. Don’t believe me? Then why do all the left wing democrates spend so much time in black churces campaigning? Just remember Bill Lowry at the Coretta funeral/bash republican rally in the ATL. nuf said

By Jim

April 13, 2006 09:37 AM | Link to this

“McKinney’s actions a reflection on her, not the entire race.” That’s a given. She’s always been a self-absorbed loose cannon more concerned with stirring racial hatred than bringing people together. An entire race can’t be blamed for her lone hate-filled actions and her history of hating Caucasians and hate-police attitude. With instances like last week’s, McKinney’s her own worst enemy. Unfortunately she represents an entire district and as long as her congressional district keeps returning her and her bad attitude to Congress, she is a reflection of her constituents—but not her race.

By ripdog

April 13, 2006 09:38 AM | Link to this

I agree 100% with this article and wish more African Americans would take this viewpoint. We spend so much time worrying about what white people would think about certain situations and frankly, I don’t care. Because there are relatively few images of African Americans in the media, we are led to believe that the action of one African American is a reflection on all of us. The media plays a huge role in perpetuating this negative images as well. I heard an interesting statistic last week that proves my point. As of Wendesday of last week, CNN spent approximately 14 hours covering the Cynthia McKinney story. But spent 26 minutes of coverage on the homeland security deputy secretary accused of propositioning a teenager for sex over the Internet. Just the fact that I can’t remember this guy’s name proves my point. Which one is more serious? African Americans need to be more concerned about the media’s portrayal of us more than what white people think and if we’re embarrasing our raise. I never heard a white person say “I’m embarrased for my race” after Timothy McVeigh bombed the building in Oklahoma. Just some of random thoughts.

By Barbara

April 13, 2006 09:41 AM | Link to this

Rick, I really like the ideas and values you state in your column. We are all responsible for our own actions. However, Cynthia McKinney is an embarrassment to blacks (although I’m white), and she’s also an embarrassment to women (I am one) and an embarrassment to Georgians (I am one of those too). It makes me mad just to see her on TV. I can’t believe that she is who her district really wants representing them. Politics aside, she should just be ashamed of herself.

By Willa

April 13, 2006 09:41 AM | Link to this

I must agree with your sister in that everything that happens to “us” is not about race. We need to stop being so quick to play this card and simply take responsibility for inappropriate behavior. We like everyone else, make mistakes and act out. Hiding behind the race card only encourages other races to see us in a negative and offensive light. When are we going to learn to be true to ourselves and to our race? We don’t like it when other races see us as “total” package rather than as individuals, so why do we present ourselves this way? Why do we assume because someone doesn’t recognize us that it’s a race thing because “we all look alike.” As an intelligent Black woman and I know that we don’t all look alike. I don’t assume that when I change my appearance that people who she me on a daily basis are necessarily going to recognize me when they see the change. All it took was for Ms. McKinney was to have her ID badge on and none of this fiasco would have happen. Additionally, an apology for not having proper ID and patience while she was properly being identified would have been so much simpler. So I say to all of my brothers and sisters, get over the color of your skin and just be proud of who you are on the inside and work on it showing on the outside.

By SNY

April 13, 2006 09:42 AM | Link to this

TC,

The way her hair looks is not the point. If some of you people would wake up, you would understand that she wears her hair like that on purpose. It isn’t about the way she looks. She is trying to prove that to everyone.

Did you guys ever think that she likes the way her hair looks? Why does her hair matter so much to you people?

By Kym

April 13, 2006 09:43 AM | Link to this

Rick I agree with you. Although my gut reaction was Oh No!!! she is making black women look bad. Instead, I had to back up and think her behavior is just as embrassing to blacks as it is to white, or anyone else. It has nothing to do with race. She is just a sad little woman period.

By Jonathan

April 13, 2006 09:44 AM | Link to this

I think this world will be a better place when we are learn that there is only one race on this planet, the human race.

By MMM

April 13, 2006 09:45 AM | Link to this

Yes and no. If she claims to represent you because of race or whatever and/or you were part of those that elected her—then she does represent you. She represents me even though I did not vote for her because a majority of the voters in my district did. I am embarrassed as a human being that happens to be white. I am also regularly embarassed by persons CLAIMING to be Christian, because I am a Christian and they are claiming something “in the name of Christianity” that I don’t believe.

Anyone who makes claims based on any kind of group identity should be accountable to be a positive example for that group to non-group members. Any when anyone —al Quida being a perfect example—is allowed to claim authority in the name of all members, then all members suffer the stigma if they do not counter and control their members.

By hollie a. ryder

April 13, 2006 09:45 AM | Link to this

Had McKinney been a more physically threatening unrecognized member of the House, she would probably have been forced to the floor of the entranceway, restrained, and then the bypass situation would have been calmly resolved. It is my opinion that she is in great need of psychological counseling to gain control over her apparent lack of a rational self image and consequent display of anger.

By Willa

April 13, 2006 09:46 AM | Link to this

I must agree with your sister in that everything that happens to “us” is not about race. We need to stop being so quick to play this card and simply take responsibility for inappropriate behavior. We like everyone else, make mistakes and act out. Hiding behind the race card only encourages other races to see us in a negative and offensive light. When are we going to learn to be true to ourselves and to our race? We don’t like it when other races see us as “total” package rather than as individuals, so why do we present ourselves this way? Why do we assume because someone doesn’t recognize us that it’s a race thing because “we all look alike.” As an intelligent Black woman and I know that we don’t all look alike. I don’t assume that when I change my appearance that people who she me on a daily basis are necessarily going to recognize me when they see the change. All it took was for Ms. McKinney was to have her ID badge on and none of this fiasco would have happen. Additionally, an apology for not having proper ID and patience while she was properly being identified would have been so much simpler. So I say to all of my brothers and sisters, get over the color of your skin and just be proud of who you are on the inside and work on it showing on the outside.

By MMM

April 13, 2006 09:48 AM | Link to this

My Any should be “And” in that last sentence.

By John

April 13, 2006 09:48 AM | Link to this

Rick - You are right on target. I will confess to thinking that McKinney was an embarrassment to the black race, but you are the one who is right. McKinney is an embarrassment to herself. And since they voted her in office, I’ll go a bit further and say that her constituents should be embarrassed by her…at least for this incident.

She should be considered no more an embarrassment to the black race (as you far more eloquently said) than Timothy McVeigh or J. B. Stoner is to the white race.

They are each embarrassments to themselves. No group should be judged by the actions of each individual member.

By mn

April 13, 2006 09:48 AM | Link to this

I fault McKinney more for her pathetic attempt to justify her actions than for the action itself. She’s a hothead and people like that, of all races, put themselves in embarrasing situations sometimes. What she seems to lack is personal honesty, the unwillingness to take responsibility for her mistake and to try to retify it. Her appearance on CNN in which she blamed the episode on racial profiling and then, when asked about it, flatly denied that she had done so was surreal. The only person McKinney truly represents is herself. Her effectiveness as a politican is zero.

By time for the truth

April 13, 2006 09:48 AM | Link to this

The bigot McKinney gleefully made it a racial matter. Gathering little more than a handful of more extreme types who hate/dislike whites around her. It was notable and significant that she had relatively few supporters at her public “it wasn’t in any way my fault” racebait fests. It should never be forgotten that her bigoted father gleefully told the world how he despises J-E-W-S.

Obviously this matter is not literally a reflection on “the whole race”. But after McKinneys long history of racebaiting etc that is not a particularly important or clever point to make.

It should never be forgotten that it is overwhelmingly blacks who have frequently voted her into office. So in that IMPORTANT respect its entirely on local blacks that McKinney has her opportunity to abuse a position of national power.

Obviously most blacks are decent law abiding folks - but there is undeniably a hefty minority of yoofs that are anything but! McKinney makes NO attempt to ameliorate this, by being a good role model or by political/social initiatives.

Bill Cosby is one of the few black Americans who is actually making eminent sense but sadly his words are either decried or falling largely on deaf, indifferent ears.

Until black public opinion loudly, publicly and overwhelmingly rejects McKinney’s racism and bigotry there will always be doubts about just how much McKinney (quietly) does speak for blacks.

The continuing DEAFENING SILENCE of black political leaders about McKinney’s behaviour said far more about them than anything I could. They didn’t support her -but they clearly did not condemn her.

On these blogs there are always a few black folks who express contempt for McKinney and that is a hopeful sign. If she is re-elected again then the attitude of local blacks towards McKinney will be made clear to the rest of us - i.e. they tacitly support this kind of racism and dont want their representative to have any kind of conciliatory attitudes. Lets not forget McKinney only offered her very weak apology - which completely ignored the innocent officer - when the grand jury was meeting!!!.

By JW

April 13, 2006 09:51 AM | Link to this

I live in her district in a great diverse neigborhood and from talking to my neighbors, she is not indicitive of the black population that lives in the 4th district, in my neighborhoor. I have yet to talk with one of my neighbors that has positive things to say about her. Narrow is the mind to think McKinney represents the black population, she doesn’t even represent the district she was elected from. FYI, I am a white middle aged male.

By AShyGirl

April 13, 2006 09:51 AM | Link to this

Has anybody realized that if McKinney had been wearing her pin, the incident might not have occurred? Oh, wait, here’s a novel idea: how about a Congressional ID card or badge that must be displayed on your person at all times (like the one some of us commonfolk wear at work)?

By Barbara

April 13, 2006 09:53 AM | Link to this

AMEN to MMM. (Sorry you’re in her district…) I didn’t vote for Newt Gingrich either, but we know how that turned out years ago :-)

You really made some good points.

By Carolina Girl

April 13, 2006 09:55 AM | Link to this

I agree with you however, McKinney is an embarrassment to the whole State of Georgia, they elect this Shrew and send her to Washington.

I hope children don’t pick up on her combative behavior and think it is the Norm. What would happen if everybody slugged a Cop? Good Grief, recall this woman, Georgia!

By Whatever

April 13, 2006 09:58 AM | Link to this

Robert J. You are SEVERELY misinformed. I will start by highlighting the fact that you identified Dr. Joseph Lowery as “BILL LOWRY”??? You credibility is shot on that alone. As for the role of the church and what it does.. It has absolutely nothing to do with “whitey” as you say. I would like to invite you to my black church, where you will find a Bible based worship service taking place.

The churches you refer to actually do something that is no different than the white churches do, (I just happened to drive past the big LAKELAND CHURCH in Hoouston that is all the rage in Houston just a few days ago); and that is swindle their congregations out of money and preach false doctrine of prosperity and materialsm. Democrats as WELL AS Republicans pander to the religious community. How do you think Bush got so many “Christian” votes last election? You my friend come off as a conspiracy theorist on this one.

By BexB

April 13, 2006 09:59 AM | Link to this

I think that anyone who did what McKinney did should be punished. If I did the same thing, that’s what I would expect. I am SO proud of the majority of the people who have commented on this matter (black and white) for recognizing it for what it is - a crazy woman who thinks everyone who is white is somehow out to get her. She should resign her position to save face, for herself, her constituents, her race, and Georgia as a whole. This is getting NATIONAL media attention, likely international as well. Do we really want her to represent us - any of us? Black or white? Put someone else in there with the same demographic make-up - Female, Black, Democratic - whatever it takes for folks to not accuse the South of racism, but just get her out of here!

By AShyGirl

April 13, 2006 10:02 AM | Link to this

Look, McKInney is an embarrassment to anyone and everyone. Period. She’s the reason why I refuse to set foot in Dekald county & I’m an African-American/Black (take your pick, I’m not that particular) woman.

By GB

April 13, 2006 10:03 AM | Link to this

Like father like daughter. She must take her cues from her dad, another embarrassment, PERIOD!

By AShyGirl

April 13, 2006 10:06 AM | Link to this

Is there any way to get a statewide recall? It’s the only way I can help get her out office (I don’t live in her district).

By MrLiberty

April 13, 2006 10:07 AM | Link to this

Clearly Cynthia is a racist, and I certainly appreciate your comments Rick and appreciate the fact that you attempt to do as Dr. King envisioned - judge people by the quality of their character, not by the color of their skin. For the sake of my comments, I am just going to refer to skin colors like black and white - no offense intended.

That being said, please help me to understand how we will ever end “racism” in this country when the driving force behind the self-appointed (and well supported) black leaders of this country is the perpetuation of racism by the black community? I watch a show like Black and White and I see not a single incident of racism committed against the participants when they are “black” (either in makeup or naturally), yet the chronic and persistent charges of insidious racism continue to spew from the black parent’s mouths. Even their kids don’t agree with their charges that racism persists, but the parents continue to try and verbally beat the concept into their heads.

People like Jessie Jackson, Al Sharpton, and every one of the prominent folks who came immediately to Cynthia’s defense make their living on the perpetuation of the claims that racism is chronic in this country. Their organizations depend on this mentality to generate donations, support for oppressive legislation, and other actions that continue to divide this nation.

I will certainly admit that there are serious problems with the police. Their mentality has been shifted from “protecting and serving” and “keeping the peace” to “everyone is a criminal, all I have to do is wait.” The victims of this mentality come from all races, though people of color are definitely hurt the most. All of us need to work to change this segment of our society and the entire justice system, but much as we don’t seem to be able to control our elected leaders, we have little control over this segment either.

Setting that group aside however, how can this ever change? When will we as a society start looking at ourselves as individuals rather than as mindless members of a herd? I don’t support a candidate just because they are white. Why do blacks support a candidate just because they are black?(Marion Berry in DC is a great example). Why do women automatically support a candidate because she is a woman? I don’t reject a candidate because she is a woman, or black, or hispanic, or whatever. I listen to their ideas and vote for the one who supports liberty, freedom, the constitution, small government, personal freedom, personal responsibility, etc. No, I don’t vote for Democrats or Republicans because they don’t support any of those things.

We realize objectively that not everyone thinks alike, so why do so many then assume that someone will think like them just because of gender, race, etc.? Just look at the Democratic party. They assume that all blacks will vote for them, and then blacks go and prove them right - no matter what the candidate stands for. Republicans have their own blocks that prove them right as well - no matter how awful the candidate.

Until we all start thinking as individuals, stop looking for the “conspiracy” of “institutionalized racism”, and stop pre-judging others before they act or even open their mouths, I am afraid that nothing will ever really get better.

By Nel

April 13, 2006 10:11 AM | Link to this

JW, I’m also in her district and did not vote for her. Unfortunately, because of major voter apathy and ignorance, we’re stuck with for….again!

By GW

April 13, 2006 10:13 AM | Link to this

It’s time for the police to release the facts of what happened and what did not happen. Then all of us, black and white, can forget this sorry episode until the next one pops up.

By BexB

April 13, 2006 10:15 AM | Link to this

It’s people like Cynthia McKinney that keep racism alive. Look at everyone in here. We’re white, black, male, female. And we all stand up together against McKinney. If people would quit playing the race card, there wouldn’t be one to play. Racism is NOT alive and well in Georgia, not with 99% of us. You’re not racist against me, from what I’ve read, and I’m not racist against you. Let’s start a movement in Georgia - not anti-Black or anti-White, but anti-racism! It’s what King tried to do, it’s what the author of this blog is trying to do, and it’s what we, as human beings, as people of God, should do! Give up your hatred, your fears, your insecurities, your outrage against the few and join together with other races to fight those who compromise our push toward an America without racism, without the “jokes” that tear down a race, without the “he hates me because I’m [enter race/gender here]. Let’s fight people like McKinney, who only try to show us the divisions, the differences. Aren’t we all human? Aren’t we all American? Forget the color of our skin - let’s ALL do what King fought so hard for and give up our prejudices!

By SDog

April 13, 2006 10:15 AM | Link to this

Sheri - I don’t think you smoke crack, you can actually put words together to form sentences, I just thinked you’re cracked. Representative McKinney has no clue what her constituents in our district think, hold dear, see as issues or value. She is not a representative of our district or Georgia as I tell others when I have to defend myself while traveling. I’ll remind you that she failed in her re-election bid after her ridiculous 9/11 antics and she will fail after this. With any luck at all she, you and other like-minded conspiracy theorists, biggots (as opposed to racists, look up the term) and infantile-minded dolts will fade from the radar screen like so many narrow-minded clowns before you. But please don’t take my comments to heart and change. Behavior and beliefs like yours and Representative McKinney’s will only ensure your rapid withdrawal from our visual horizon. Keep up the great work!

By David

April 13, 2006 10:20 AM | Link to this

You are pointing us in the right direction. As a group we will not get there until we are able hold our own for accountable for wrongdoing and to stop excusing them because “white people get away with it all the time.” Right and wrong have no color. Secondly, the Harrys, Dannys, Jesses, Als, and the Lawyers looking for face-time, need to be the leaders in speaking out against the wrongdoing they see. Being the chorus behind Cynthia’s charade about Racism and Profiling only helps to perpetuate this behavior.

By Leon

April 13, 2006 10:24 AM | Link to this

To Whatever at 9:11… I don’t believe that whites are condemning blacks with a “broad brush” because of the McKinney incident. It is anger towards blacks in the public eye that constantly try to play the race card when they get in a tight situation. Some people get tired of the same redundant behavior of black public officials. The sad part is sometimes they get overwelming support from the black community when it comes to playing the “race card”. That is when it appears to represent the black community as a whole. It is great and should be expected to support the black leaders. Just not on issues where racial profiling is so frivolous.

By ern

April 13, 2006 10:28 AM | Link to this

Escalade is an SUV Escalate is what you should have said, TC

By Phil

April 13, 2006 10:29 AM | Link to this

I’m surprised that more folks can’t put themselves in Cynthia’s shoes and imagine themselves at work, going about your daily routine, and then having your presence challenged…Excuse me? If this had been Tom Delay or some other prominent member of Congress, nothing would have come of the incident other than an apology from the security cops for not recognizing him. The officers charged with providing security in that setting should know all the members’ faces. Further, the subsequent hue and cry does not respect the office McKinney holds as a U.S. Representative. I doubt seriously she caused the officer any injury by popping him with her cell phone - who of us might not do the same as a gut reaction to being accosted as you go about your workday? I, as would many of us, would probably react with, “Get your frickin’ hands off me!” and take a swat at the offender. Once her identity was established, that should have been the end of it, the officer should have apologized for failing to recognize her, and I am sure she would’ve apologized for her defensive response at being physically accosted on her daily rounds. He was there to protect her, and not knowing the faces of those you are to look out for, then how can you do your job? Again, the office, the position she holds, demands respect and the bally-hoo that resulted was uncalled for.

By Gloria

April 13, 2006 10:31 AM | Link to this

I truly believe Ms.McKinney is suffering from a serious mental condition called Paranoia.

By Debi

April 13, 2006 10:32 AM | Link to this

In my previous comment, I meant to spell, constituents-nevertheless,this comment is about the race card. The race card in the 21st century is probably the worst security blanket that was ever knitted. Through racism we have still achieved education, jobs, healthcare, homes, and dreams, and guess what?-racism is STILL there. I submit that racism does not prevent us from achieving, complacency does. Yes, there are legitimate cases of racism where one is physically, emotionally and financially hurt because of it. That’s when we should voice our concerns in a court of law.

By MrLiberty

April 13, 2006 10:38 AM | Link to this

What’s even more frustrating about Cynthia’s actions in this case is that she is so out of touch with what this country has become since 9-11. She voted for some of the legislation that turned every government building entrance into body-cavity search central. She voted to allow the TSA, the Dept. of Homeland Security and other federal agencies to turn airline travel into the equivalent of a gestapo operation. None of us gets to bypass security. None of us even gets to object as our wives and little girls are being molested by TSA personnel at airport security checkpoints. Say a word and end up in jail. Attempt to stop it and likely end up dead.

That someone was attempting to confirm the identity of a person who just bypassed the security checkpoint is a good thing isn’t it? Isn’t that what she voted for the rest of us to have to endure?

I can guarantee two things. One is that if this guard had been black she would have done nothing. Second, if someone else had bypassed security and there had been an incident, she would have been one of the first calling for heads to roll and for policies to be changed.

Hey Cynthia, come join the common man and try dealing with the misery we all must endure. Now bend over and say “government is great”. The TSA guy needs to check you for WMD’s. Don’t worry, he’s black so there won’t be any racism involved.

By Et tu, RIck?

April 13, 2006 10:38 AM | Link to this

Unfortunately, this column has turned into a mating call for McKinney haters. Anyone who has an partisan ax to grind against her hasn’t resisted taking a swing at this ione coming right down the plate. Partisan and racial jabs abound.

Yes, OF COURSE, her actions speak for her only. Shame on anyone who thinks otherwise. But, since we’re looking at her actions let’s also look at her own experiences of profiling and mistaken identity that may have given her a bit of a chip on her shoulder.

Didya hear the one about her getting mistaken as subordinate to her younger white male aide as she tried to enter the White House? That’s not a joke - it actually happened.

Bottom line, this incident does have racial undertones. And no, that doesn’t let her off the hook. If her hairdo all of a sudden totally transforms her appearance to someone who can’t look at a black woman and think “congressperson”, then yes, race issues are involved. That doesn’t make her a gheeto slut (whatever that means) or symbolize “Democrat disdian for security issues”. How out of touch can people get these days? Wow….

By Jim

April 13, 2006 10:40 AM | Link to this

McKinney doesn’t wear her congressional ID pin and is against voter ID cards. Is she against other forms of identification like a driver’s license and social security card? What does McKinney have against carrying identification? Why does she want to hide her identity by not carrying identification? What is this woman hiding?

By K Paul

April 13, 2006 10:43 AM | Link to this

Robert J, your comments about the black church is unfounded. One could say the same about white Christian churches rallying behind idiots like Pat Robertson. I don’t attend either one simply because I don’t need to believe in fairytales in order to live a moral life. Cynthia McKinney is an idiot to the upmost degree and I hope Dekalb residents and now Rockdale residents (more white constituents)will realize this and not vote for her again. Also..let’s stop using the word liberal as a negative word. If it was up to conservatives thinking..there would be no change, no innovation, no art, dull engineering, no risks. We would have cart and buggy, slavery (be it Mexican or African), white Jesus and white Moses (oh we get that today). Extreme leftist idiots..I’m sick of you too!

By Et tu, Rick

April 13, 2006 10:45 AM | Link to this

@ Jim, C’mon, dude, surely you jest. She HIDING something now? You’ve quite an overactive imagination.

They are NOT required to wear the pin (many do not). Futhermore, why should a pin be the main line of security ID for the US Capitol? How about they come up with a better way to recognize faces - even faces of people with different racial backgrounds.

By Sarah

April 13, 2006 10:45 AM | Link to this

I live in her district and I will do all I can to do make sure she is not re-elected but that may be harder to do that what some think. She has some very solid support in the low rent/low intelligent part of her district with those that refuse to look beyond the color of skin and she the evil that lurks inside. I just heard a news report that the officer is considering suing her, and he is being ahrrassed by her bodyguard thus, still. I so hope that happens, the lawsuit. Maybe that’s what it will take, a huge law suit and fines for the illegal spending on my tax dollars. Two words sum McKinney up: Ghetto Thug, that’s what she is. As far as her father goes, he doesn’t even qualify for an explanation he’s so brainless and flat out plain old fashioned stupid. If she received condemnation from other black politicians, they said so in sigh language, I barely heard a word of backlash. In reality, if Ted Kennedy does not come to the defense of a fellow Dem, that crazy woman is in trouble. What I really want to see, and what we all deserve to see is this criminal insane imbalanced bigot being handcuffed and arrested and carted off in a patrol car. I can only hope she resist the arrest, strikes the officer and she get the holy crap beat out of her. She deserves no less.

By Ted

April 13, 2006 10:48 AM | Link to this

I will never believe the race card again, NEVER.

By jim d

April 13, 2006 10:50 AM | Link to this

McKinney is truly only an embarrassment to herself and her ability to reason. Most of us have experienced having to provide positive I/D when using a charge card. This is done to provide us with financial protection. The officer that stopped her did so to provide physical protection to her and other House members from absolute nut cases that may attempt to enter the building.

HEY, maybe he did recognize her!

By Barbara

April 13, 2006 10:50 AM | Link to this

BexB, how can we get behind you on your efforts? I’m with you 100%.

But Et tu Rick?, I gotta say Huh? She deserves every swing people are taking. She claims to represent her constituents and the state of GA. I bet every person participating in this forum has been put down by someone else because of their gender, race, religious beliefs, or something, but I haven’t seen anyone else say they get a free swing at an officer of the law just because ““somebody doesn’t like us””. Boo-hoo.

By RMA

April 13, 2006 10:50 AM | Link to this

Good Article, good posts (for the most part). Heard something interesting the other day, the end of this country will be due to the hyphen as in ‘African-American’; ‘Indian-American’; ‘Irish-American’ etc and so on and the subsequent programs and agendas associated with those categories. I have no problem with people being proud of their heritage but shouldn’t we all be Americans first?

If you’re 1st/2nd generation from somewhere else; Italy, Africa, Mars…where ever and have become a citizen then I can see the term ‘Italian-American, African-American’ and so on. I’m curious to see how many of the people living with these titles have actually ever been to any of the places they claim to originate from. Enough with the divisiveness, we’re all people, Americans and responsible for our own actions.

By Et tu, Rick?

April 13, 2006 10:51 AM | Link to this

@ Sarah

Please get a grip. You argument (if you can even construe it as such) has zero weight b/c of your ad hominem name calling. All these brickbats thrown at her are in large part due to her partisan enemies who just want to get back at her over last battles. These are some of the same people who are no doubt stung by Tom Delay’s political suicide.

Keep your borderline racist comments to yourself and stick to the issues truly at hand.

Funny how none of this criticsm surfaced until the Slapgate incident occured…

By Bruce Wilcox

April 13, 2006 10:53 AM | Link to this

“low rent/low intelligent part of her district”, now who is the “insane imbalanced bigot?”

As far as the reporter, he ran up behind her, RAN, yet you whine about obeying security rules. I would have knocked him on his butt.

By JustAskin'

April 13, 2006 10:53 AM | Link to this

I have really enjoyed reading the comments posted on this subject. I find them very true.

I would like to hear the details from the policeman’s side. That incident really screwed up his day.

Why did she think this was sexually motivated? One news website I was reading stated she said thate he was sexually harassing her. HUH?!?

It just a line of defense to pull the race card when her back was up against the wall. Follow procedures McKinney. For every action there is a reaction. Asking her several times for her to hault and show some identification would have been sufficient, but NNNOOOO she had to get cocky and show her horns.

By BK

April 13, 2006 10:58 AM | Link to this

What’s really embarassing is the degree of ignorance & naivete exhibited by respondents & columnists alike to the “Cynithia McKinney Issue.” Only Sheri has pointed out that Rep. McKinney has been in a running battle the Bush administration over the 9/11 fraud, the electronic voting fraud, the Iraq war fraud, & most importantly the massive Pentagon embezzlement. Why have the media in general & AJC in particular not given as much exposure to Rumsfeld’s promised respsonse to McKinney’s demand for an accounting for the $ 1 TRILLION of US taxpayers’ money which has vanished from the Pentagon? Or, to his promised explanation for the Defense Department’s continuing partnership with a contractor which has been convicted of kidnapping women & children into organized prostitution rings in Serbia? Why are the readers of the AJC completely unaware of the McKinney-Rumsfeld exchanges on these issues? If McKinney is such a racist, then why has she conducted hearings to give voice to Michael Ruppert, Wayne Madsen, Ray McGovern, & Cindy Sheehan, all of whom are white, by the way? Have we been so dumbed-down by media fluff that we cannot see the ruse in promoting Cynthia McKinney’s hair-do as headline news in the same two week period as the Massaoui trial, the Tom DeLay resignation, the Enron testimony, massive demonstrations by foreign flag waving illegal aliens demanding rights when they refuse to obey the law? And you people think that an altercation with a security guard is news? Now, that’s really embarassing … to Atlanta, to Georgia, & to the US.

By MrLiberty

April 13, 2006 10:59 AM | Link to this

Phil,

Your comments are unsupported by her actions that were documented by a news crew a few years back. She was again not wearing her badge was was attempting to pass a security checkpoint near the capitol. Again she was stopped (verbally only from more than 30 feet away). Her immediate response was hostile, accusatory, and her rantings went on for several minutes both at the guard and to the reporter about racism, how she is used to it, cracks about Martin (King one would assume), and others, etc. The fact that she was attempting to enter with a camera crew or was far enough away to not be clear to the guard never entered her mind. It was racism, plain and simple.

To expect that this guard should know every member of congress’ faces, that these guards are at the same doors every day, that everyone looks the same every moment is just plain ridiculous.

By BexB

April 13, 2006 11:02 AM | Link to this

Barbara, thank you. I’ve been watching the posts, most of which continue to speak negatively of one side or the other. What has become central to this issue is race, which is incredibly sad. I’m American. I’m Christian. I believe that the content of my character is more important than the color of my skin. Dr. King didn’t just want whites to stop their racism upon blacks, but wanted blacks to accept whites as their brothers and sisters as well. Let’s all start with ourselves, then our family and friends. Let’s reach out and share that if we stop the racial lines, we can maybe alleviate some of the racial tension. We have integrated schools, but our lives are not. Whites still tend to socialize more with whites than a more racially-mixed group, as do blacks. I haven’t ever said in here what race I am because it is the LEAST important thing about me. I am American. I am Christian. I am your sister, no matter your race or religion. That’s all that’s important. And, sure, it’s important to know where you came from, but it’s just as important to know where you are. I came from a certain ethnic background, but I’m an person, plain and simple.

By Eugene

April 13, 2006 11:02 AM | Link to this

This is a great column, Rick. Like your sister, I felt that Cynthia is an embarrassment to our race, but I really now understand your point. My only issue is that her constant media whoring takes attention away from real issues. Why are people up in arms over her “scuffle” with the police? Too often, we as Black folks get distracted and forget to focus on more pressing issues. This also applies to all of the celebrities and civil rights organizations that are supporting her. Where are they when we need their support on real issues?

By JustAskin'

April 13, 2006 11:05 AM | Link to this

Don’t forget the misuse of funds….wasn’t it Isaac Hayes she gave $1000 to?

By Jarvis

April 13, 2006 11:06 AM | Link to this

Et tu, Rick?…. keeping posting, you make for good laughter with some of your comments.

By Billy

April 13, 2006 11:07 AM | Link to this

Phil, you have got to be kidding?. We need to put aside the assumption that every security cop should recognize her on site and he actions were justified. All reports said she went around the metal detectors (which was common practice by some members of Congress) but asked 3 times to stop and ignored the requests of the officer. The Officer was doing his job. Ms. McKinney, as a Representative in Congress should have the class and dignity to follow instructions and stop to identify herself regardless of who she thinks she is. I was impressed that her first reaction was that she was sorry for the incident and it should have stopped there, but then later I was appalled to see her press conference nearly a week after the incident and see her grab the spotlight by stating that it happened because she was a “BLACK” female. The way she emphasized the work Black in her statement showed she was out for the publicity. The problem she faces now is that witnesses came forward and proved her wrong. Now hopefully she will pay the price for being such an embarrassment to Georgia. It would be nice to see the race card, as it is called, used only when a real issue existed. With this incident, it only proves that McKinney is a racist and wants to be in the spotlight.

By David

April 13, 2006 11:08 AM | Link to this

If Cynthia ever is able to escape from carrying the log on her shoulders and allow her feet to touch the same ground that her constituents walk on, we might discover a real person who is capable of being of service to all those constituents irrespective of race or color.

Sadly, I do not think this will ever happen.

I hope she will suprise us!

By Laura

April 13, 2006 11:11 AM | Link to this

I live in Ms. McKinney’s district, and I’ve got two words for anyone that needs to see what she has done to our district: MEMORIAL DRIVE. She was proud enough of it to have it named after herself, but yet she does not have a congressional office there. What’s the matter, Cynthia - don’t you like the taste of your own cooking?

By Tony T

April 13, 2006 11:13 AM | Link to this

Cynthia Mc Kinney is a pimple on the a* of society.

By Sarah

April 13, 2006 11:14 AM | Link to this

Bruce Wilcox, you would have slapped him on his butt you say? You must be a black male in Dekalb County. Thanks for the 75% of felony crimes in Dekalb to commit. Call me a racist, that means nothing to me. You’re the whinner here, you’r card won’t buy anything anymore, thanks to idiots like her and Jesse Jackson. Get a new excuse. But, I do believe you, you would have slapped him, or shot him…I am sure of that, I watch the news.

By RMA

April 13, 2006 11:14 AM | Link to this

Phil - What can I say??? A very unenlighted comment on your part. As another blogger has already stated - There is NO excuse for striking a police officer doing his job.

Mckinney was told to stop repeatedly by the officer (could this have been an indication he didn’t know who she was???) and she chose to ignore his request. For the vast majority of us - failure to comply with a duly appointed police official is a crime as is striking one. Could she have avoided the confrontation - of course, simply by identifying herself. Did she? Of course not she’s ‘Cynthia Mckinney’ any and all of us should know who she is.

Let’s think what message her action sends - if a police officer tells you to stop, you don’t really have to, if he/she tries to stop you - resort to violence.

Great message Phil. Let’s hope you don’t have kids.

By tree hugger

April 13, 2006 11:17 AM | Link to this

I think Cynthia McKinney was attracted to the cop and it just got misconstrued. She wasn’t hitting him, she was trying to cop a feel. I mean honestly she probably needs all the action she can get.

By K Paul

April 13, 2006 11:18 AM | Link to this

Laura,

You are so right! Memorial Drive used to be in Guiness Book of Records as having the most variety of foods on one street in the nation..now its full of check cashing places, liquor stores and abandoned buildings. That median down the middle is to blame for alot of failed enterprise. As a civil engineer, we all know that the same is going to happen in Snellville up HWY 78. Cynthia should jump on that and name it McKinney Way before somebody else gets it.

By kb

April 13, 2006 11:19 AM | Link to this

People like Cynthia McKinney, who abuse certain causes, only serve to create racism in the minds of individuals who may not have had any. Her antics diminish the seriousness of true racism that needs to be addressed.

I guess we’ll see how many people she speaks for in the next election.

By clyde

April 13, 2006 11:20 AM | Link to this

Anyone that thinks McKinney represents anyone other than herself only has to read her voting record. It is abysmal at best, and overlooks every constituency she supposedly is “working for”. Right. Take a look for yourself on vote-smart.org, a non-partisan web site that lists every vote ever made by everyone in congress. Look at her votes, then check what was in the bills she voted against, then you’ll wonder why ANYONE ever voted for her for anything.

By lt

April 13, 2006 11:21 AM | Link to this

I have read through the first set of comments and I am shocked at the responses. No, I am not a constituent of Congresswoman Mckinney. However, I do not totally disbelieve that race did not play some part in this incident. What I am surprised about is the amount of attention that this whole ordeal has gotten. Do I agree with her hitting anyone? No, However I was not there and do not know how she was approached. So who am I or you..to say how we would have reacted if we were approached in a confrontational way from behind. If it only takes a Congressional Pin to enter into ” Restricted Government Locations” then tell me, How secure are we really?

By Dave

April 13, 2006 11:25 AM | Link to this

I think she is an embarrassment to only those who allow her to speak for them. I did not notice any other black members of congress coming to her defense. Using racism to defend bad behavior cheapens the acts of Martin Luther King. Re-electing her because you dislike Bush, rather than finding a better candidate would be an embarrassment to you. Her bad behavior has made her where few actually are listening to her in congress. She like Bush has used up her political capital and it is time for her to go.

By Sabrina

April 13, 2006 11:28 AM | Link to this

RICK - I guess it’s great when the number of Blog entries goes from 6 a day to 89 and counting.

But can’t we find something to discuss, that does not bring out the hateful and the crazy people.

People can’t seem to get excited about more important issues and yes, this I consider to be a very UNIMPORTANT issue that should have died two weeks ago.

This has lasted longer than the Cheney shooting incident. LOL

By Whatever

April 13, 2006 11:29 AM | Link to this

BK. Good post, which speaks to the very heart of the problem with many in this country, as evidenced by this blog. You can see from the posts just HOW FAR we have gotten off the topic. People are so polarized over this woman (like they are on everything) that they cannot even see straight. Your point is well taken though on how these distractions work to the detriment of us all. I don’t live in her district and do believe that she has made a fool of herself in the media on this one, but that does NOT change the fact that she has stood up against the administration and it’s shady dealings and none of you here can change the fact that these things are issues that need to be explained to the american public. But I know many of you are apathetic followers and don’t care enough about anything other than towing a party line.

By rich

April 13, 2006 11:30 AM | Link to this

Phil,

You are a moron. And until you at least get some of the facts straight, that’s the only response justified by your comments.

But I will say this. If I, or anyone else popped a cop with a cell phone, I can assure you that I would have been arrested, and so would you.

Cynthia is an embarrassment not to blacks, but to herself, and the others idiots that voted for her…again. And the only reason she got her job back in 2004 after Denise Magette kicked her a* in the 2002 election (in which Cynthia blamed her loss on J-E-W-S) was because Denise decided to take a run for Senate in 2004. Unfortunately Isakson beat her (badly), and Cynthia got her seat back.

Dekalb needs another Majette, not a self-loathing degenerate racist with a bad doo.

By Fluffy

April 13, 2006 11:30 AM | Link to this

I think Cynthia McKinney is a HUGE embarassment to herself…and herself alone. She no longer represents the voters of her district and knows she probably won’t be returning to DC in the future. Boo hoo.

What irks me after reading all the posts is that few bring up another important topic. Yeah, she pulled the race card and that particular card is so used and abused that it really doesn’t belong in the deck any longer. But what folks are failing to see is the other side of her card…she’s a sexist! Just because she’s a black WOMAN, she expects special treatment. Cynthia honey, ALL of us women have worked very hard to get to where we are today and we DON’T need someone like you muddying our waters. Women today don’t and shouldn’t expect “special” treatment because of their gender. We’re perfectly capable of doing the jobs we asked for and very few of us expect to be treated any differently than men. So give that one a rest too.

Phil, go ahead and take your “swat” at an officer and see what happens. Cynthia HIT a law enforcement officer for doing his job…plain and simple. Who do you think would be the first person in line, screaming at the top of her lungs, if someone waltzed into that building, wearing a pin, and planted a bomb…or worse…Cynthia would, that’s who. So go ahead and hit a cop today, Phil. Write to us often from your jail cell. Thinking like yours is what is bringing the USA down fast. How about giving a little respect to the men and women who do jobs and take on tasks that you wouldn’t consider dirtying your hands with? Or how about stopping one of them today and thanking them for watching your back and trying to keep the terrorists away? Have YOU thanked a soldier for keeping US free? We’re all in this thing together…make sure you’re doing your part or at least saying thanks to the ones who do. It’s time to bring the USA back around to being all for one and one for all instead of this “me” culture.

By Bruce Wilcox

April 13, 2006 11:31 AM | Link to this

Sarah I’m a white male from Gwinnett, but a former Yankee, when someone runs up behind you it isn’t usually to pat you on the back. If you really want to be embarrassed, look at our national ranking on education, the rebel flag flap, the racist immigration bill just passed or our two US Senators who are nothing but rubber stampers.

An aside…is it just me or is Saxby looking more and more like W.C. Fields each day, including the red nose?

By BruceH

April 13, 2006 11:31 AM | Link to this

Ms. McKinney uses the “racial profiling” tag to imply that she was singled out for some reason. Her logic is certainly skewed. I don’t recall any other black female, celebrity, politician or “commoner”, claiming she was being scrutinized simply for being a black female. Don’t forget several things: she avoided a security checkpoint, she was not wearing her identifing pin given to all members of Congress, she ignored repeated orders to stop, and she recently changed her appearance. Had she complied with the officer from the start, she could have proven her identity and been on her way. Instead she chose to strike the officer when restrained. Would anyone engaged in illegal activity not comply? She was lucky not to have been shot with a Taser, tackled, handcuffed, and forcefully lead away to be questioned off-site. I hope the officer persuses civil action against her.

By Init2winit

April 13, 2006 11:40 AM | Link to this

This whole interchange proves that racism still lives…..and until POST TRAUMATIC SLAVE SYNDROME has been properly addressed, many of us will heed to the order to “forget about it” and keep working the plantation……

Look around at the news lately, the image of the Black woman has taken a serious assault: 1)Condoleeza Rice was called a “coon” on conservative radio (proving that some young men still hold these views in Missouri, Is a Black woman still a “coon” even with degrees and PRESIDENTIAL appointment? 2)Cynthia McKinney called a “ghetto slut” by Neal Boortz…Wow, where does an inference about sexual habits enter unless that was the opinion of BLACK WOMEN IN GENERAL 3)a rape victim’s “line of work” being used as a justification for rape, sodomy in NC, MUCH MONEY is being spent to preserve the reputation of DUKE UNIVERSITY.

It would be an utter waste of energy for me to detail the obvious racial undertones at this point….hopefully the wiser can see that there is an undercurrent of racism that excedes….CLASS, EDUCATION, POSITION

Massa’ must be handing out a raise for being deaf, dumb and blind in 2006…that is if you know he is still there dictating the way you should think, speak, look (hairstyles),spend your money…..

P.S. Not too many Blacks liked Harriet Tubman in her day, she was labeled a “trouble maker” while trying to free slaves who WANTED to be free… though widely celebrated in Febuary now, ironic.

By David

April 13, 2006 11:42 AM | Link to this

I wonder what her hair would have looked like if they would have shot her with a TASER.

By Whatever

April 13, 2006 11:42 AM | Link to this

Another thing that absolutely kills me is how the way people on this blog tend to try to pin the problems in Dekalb county on Cynthia McKinney. Not saying she’s this great poilitician but do you think it’s fair to attribute the crime rate to her??? Or the fact that the neighboorhood has a larger number of check cashing places?? Is this not more the responsibility of the local law enforcement agencies, and local politicians such as mayors and city council types? You actually believe these Reps (regardless of who they are) are that close to the streets in that sense? Thier jobs are to represent and present their communities’ concerns at the national level, not patrol the streets or tell people whether they can or cannot open a business on the local street corner. That has to happen at the more local level. Some of you are not being fair as far as that goes. Anyone for some DUKE CUNNINGHAM discussion??

By Mike

April 13, 2006 11:42 AM | Link to this

You want to see what McKinney is about, take a drive down Memorial Drive, make sure you lock your doors and have your windows rolled up first. Want to see the class of people she represents, go to one of her gatherings. Phil and Bruce Wilcox, you might want to read about laws and when it’s approiate and legal to strike a police officer, that would be never. If Saturday Night Live is lampooning a Democrat, trust me, it’s one that carry’s no weight whatsoever on the hill. Wilcox, I forgive you being a yankee, its the spineless sort of pinko liberal you are that sickens me. Phil, dude….do you know how many people go through the doors of the building the cop was trying to protect. Without ID she is just another person. If I saw her in Kroger do you think she’d look any different to me than any other shopper. Find a new poster girl to defend, she is not worth it. Wilcox, this not about Saxby, I don’t recall him assaulting a polcie officer. Sarah, I agree the best thing we can see happen is her being arrested and treated like the common criminal she is.

By Osa

April 13, 2006 11:43 AM | Link to this

Did you state that what anyone does has no bearing whatsoever on you? This is the attitude we as black people have to put up with from our elite. This is just the same way Cynthia McKinney would have expressed her opinion if this was happening to another black person. Don’t get me wrong; I am not in support of McKinney’s terrible action and devisive reaction of pointing accusing fingers at her shadow. For the sake of politics and empowerment, we all need to mourn when one is mourning and rejoice when one is rejoicing even though we have no direct relationship with the accused, the victim or the guilty. This is in order to foster a common voice of unity among ourselves.

By Greg

April 13, 2006 11:44 AM | Link to this

Maybe, Rick, you don’t hear white people claiming that someone like McVeigh reflects on the rest of white America because we are also not playing the victim every time that something happens to a white American. Example; when a white person like Susan Smith kills her kids and falsely blames it on a black suspect, it is front and center for Jessie Jackson, Al Sharp-tongue, et al. But when a black student/stripper accuses a Duke lacrosse team of raping her, they test ALL of the white players and there is NO DNA evidence, you don’t hear any whites playing the “race” or “victim” card. It’s pretty telling that even Lucovich slammed her for her constant race baiting. She and her father ARE a disgrace, not only to the black community for electing her but also to this country. She didn’t apologize until the black members of congress and the black clergy advised her to, and even then it was a sham of an apology. She said “I apologize that it was escalated to this level” and “there should have been no physical contact”. Is anyone out there stupid enough to NOT read between the lines to know that she is saying “I wish I wouldn’t have gotten in trouble, and that white officer should not have touched me”.

By Mark Davenport

April 13, 2006 11:44 AM | Link to this

Here is a simple story of how a few bad apples can cause an entire race of people to be stereotyped.

My son is a Landscape Contractor and has been in business for four years. He has completed several hundred jobs over the past four years and only three of those was he unable to collect payment. One bad check, one small claims judgement that has not been paid after two years and another that just skipped town without paying. All three were jobs for black people.

My son will not do a job for a black person anymore. Period.

Just yesterday, he was completing a job at the entrance of neigborhood of $600K++ homes and a black guy pulls up and says hey—I will give you a 12-pack of Miller Lite to come edge my yard. My son, who was standing besides over $250K worth of truck and equipment told him he would have to come quote on the job at the rate of $60/hour. The guy says F-U redneck and speeds off.

I would be very interested to hear how others would view my sons experiences with black customers.

Mark Davenport

By Sabrina

April 13, 2006 11:46 AM | Link to this

If you remember the person that called Condoleeza Rice a “coon” meant to say coup and apoligized immediately. The word “coon” does not fit the context of the phrase he was saying so obviously it was an accident. As far as the case on the Duke campus, you might have heard that the DNA did not match any of the athletes. Get your facts straight you racist.

By Eve

April 13, 2006 11:49 AM | Link to this

Finally a post concerning Rep. McKinney that isn’t closed before 12noon!!. First, let me state that I am a 2 year law student, so I have a pretty good understanding of the legal system. When I first heard the story, I was in disbelief…but I didn’t condemn her until I knew why. I took it upon myself to contact her camp after I did a lot of research myself. Rep. McKinney has had SEVERAL incidents of not being recognized…..5 to-date….twice by the same police officer, and no white congresswoman has encountered such…..correction….. no white congresswoman, more than once while in term. This is why she states it is a racial issue. In America, when a black woman speaks out on such issues, she’s a radical or racist. Plus, whether people want to believe it or not, I have several lawyer friends who have represented people in court because of such racism….they have won some, and some, they have lost. My point is that ALL of the cases were not taken seriously by the white citizens because the first thing they want to say is that “Black people always want to play the race card”. When in fact, racism is the key factor…..not all of the time, but it angers me when it is not taken seriously, because it still exist. She fell victim of what I see all too often…it took years, but they finally pushed the right button, and that’s been the plan. I am an educated black woman with a degree in Engineering …soon to be lawyer in the state of Georgia….I will continue to support her because I understand why she did it and I will NEVER condemn her in public the way some have done. This is why we are soooooooo divided. We still haven’t figured out which side to be on…..

By Chris

April 13, 2006 11:49 AM | Link to this

This incident with Mckinney show’s not only her faults, but also how a African-Americans can be grouped together when something negative is done by one person. No one ever asks if you feel proud when an African-American does something positive, there are no news articles or blogs about that.

By BexB

April 13, 2006 11:50 AM | Link to this

I refuse to perpetuate racism. Enough said.

By Jim

April 13, 2006 11:50 AM | Link to this

You know, we haven’t heard a peep out of two of American’s favorite race merchants: Jesse Jackson and Louis Farrakhan. You’d think by now we would have heard a couple of their goofy little poems supporting their sista’ Cynthia. Something like, “If you do the crime, you must do the time” or how ‘bout “If the fist doesn’t hit, then you must acquit.” There you go Louie & Jesse—feel free to use those during your next racial tirade.

By mn

April 13, 2006 11:50 AM | Link to this

I’m white. I agree with many of the positions McKinney has taken on the issues in the past. The problem is she’s obviously a jerk. Why is this so hard for people to admit? It’s not a racial issue except insofar as she tries to make it one.

She has given the Republicans a much appreciated (by them) diversion from the numerous failings of the Bush administration and the rampant corruption of Republican members of Congress.

By Jim

April 13, 2006 11:51 AM | Link to this

You know, we haven’t heard a peep out of two of American’s favorite race merchants: Jesse Jackson and Louis Farrakhan. You’d think by now we would have heard a couple of their goofy little poems supporting their sista’ Cynthia. Something like, “If you do the crime, you must do the time” or how ‘bout “If the fist doesn’t hit, then you must acquit.” There you go Louie & Jesse—feel free to use those during your next racial tirade.

By Rita

April 13, 2006 11:54 AM | Link to this

White or Black does not matter. Cynthia McKinney hit a police officer. She should be punished. It seems that everytime a person, especially black gets into some kind of trouble they want to play the race card. It is getting old. She should accept responsibility for having done wrong. Her “apology” was not even sincere. She had a smirk on her face which was a total insult to the police officer and her collegues. I for one am ashamed to say the she represents the State of Georgia.

By Bruce Wilcox

April 13, 2006 11:54 AM | Link to this

Mike you’re funny, I get called a lot of things like “pinko liberal”, but I’m proud to say no one can call me a racist. If I get grabbed from behind the first reaction I have is making sure I don’t get grabbed again. Maybe some Southerners just liked to be grabbed, if you do Mike came up behind me some time and see what happens.

btw…look up what An aside means.

By Amazed (Independent Woman)

April 13, 2006 11:55 AM | Link to this

I saw a comment that really made me angry. It was regarding who blacks should/should not choose to represent their race.

So, I will throw a little fuel into the fire. The republican party is Majority White, correct? Is their one person in the Republican party who represents the entire white population, even though they seem to speak for most people in their party.

They say things that are offensive to people of other religions, races and income levels. Do you find minorities pointing out that this person speaks for all WHITE people. I think NOT.

I take it personal when people choose to wear blinders and think that just because Cynthia is black, she represents an entire race. Black people use the same selection process as white people. We choose someone who is going to be concerned about the ISSUES that concerns US.

Why is it that whites choose to believe that everyone who speaks, who happens to be black is representing the majority of the black population? We’re Black, so we must have a LEADER. We don’t have the ability to THINK for ourselves. Or most Blacks vote Democratic, so they must have someone to Lead them.

But, on the other foot - white people who vote Republican - are thought to be INDEPENDENT Thinkers. If you are white and you think differently, they are just Liberals who want to make America a communist country. What happened in Henry County is a great example of voting for someone who you have something in common with. It’s dumb, but people of all colors do it.

I am sick and tired of the stigma’s put on blacks, WE have the right to appoint someone who will stand up for our ISSUES, be they Black, White, Republican or Democratic.

Just so that you know, it is the ISSUES at hand that usually UNITE the black populations. We vote for people who are trying to resolve the ISSUES that are important to US. JUST LIKE EVERYBODY ELSE IN THIS COUNTRY.

When you find yourself in the same boat, you usaully join hands with people who are in your BOAT. NOTE:The same thing goes for white people.

Most people find it hard to believe that blacks actually listen to what Republicans have to say. I always do and I vote according to who is representing my needs. I’m usually split between who is best, but my grandmother taught me to find a HOLE, that will be the easist to climb out of. Which is not an easy choice, because the best choice is to not to be in that HOLE.

By Whatever

April 13, 2006 11:56 AM | Link to this

Mark Davenport.

I wonder how many of those remaining “hundreds” that DID pay were black people?? Your story is not only absurd and could be possibly made up to try to make a point to justify a stereotypical prejudice, but also fails to make the intended point. It’s just like the “well it stands to reason that there is a larger percentage of whites on welfare, when we make up 70% of the population of the U.S.” argument.

By BexB

April 13, 2006 11:59 AM | Link to this

Ok, here are my efforts, as Barbara asked how folks can get behind me on them. Maybe this will make a difference, as the hatred is just filling this blog, and it hurts my heart to continue reading:

Make a poster and tack it up anywhere someone will let you…make sure it’s there legally though! Have it say the following:

I REFUSE TO PERPETUATE RACISM. GOD MADE US ALL IN HIS IMAGE. THE CONTENT OF MY CHARACTER IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE COLOR OF MY SKIN. SPREAD THE WORD. FIGHT RACISM. UNITE AGAINST HATRED.

We’ll all be better, our country will be better, if first we think of ourselves as people, not white, black, male, female, etc.

By Greg

April 13, 2006 11:59 AM | Link to this

Hey, Rick. Did you hear ANY of white America (or any race) defending McVeigh? Did you hear any of the ‘white clergy’ standing beside him, wanting him to get cleared? What an innane comparison! Yet anyone with half a brain knew that OJ was guilty, but every black person I know was hoping he would get aquitted…even those who believed he did it…for no other reason than he was black. White America wanted McVeigh dead, we want Susan Smith to pay for her crimes, and we wanted OJ to pay for his. Black America still defends blacks even when they are in the wrong…simply because they are black.

By Phil

April 13, 2006 12:01 PM | Link to this

To all of you screaming about the holy status of police officers - get real - I’d say a Congress person outranks a cop any day of the week and as such, deserves respect. And I dont give a crap who it is, you don’t come from behind and put your grubby paws on me and not expect to get a reaction. Let some security guard grope your Mama and see how you feel about that. There are a limited number of Reps. - learn the faces, stupid. And you all make me sick wanting to dwell on the black/white issue. I say again, if it was Tom Delay or another prominent member, it would NOT have happened and if he knocked the snot out of the cop, you’d heard nothing about it, especially not thru the lapdog media channels.

By Eve

April 13, 2006 12:03 PM | Link to this

Well said Amazed…..well said.

By Mark Davenport

April 13, 2006 12:04 PM | Link to this

Whatever—-none of his other customers were black.

Not trying to make a point—just telling our expierence and the sad but real consequences.

MD

By Greg

April 13, 2006 12:07 PM | Link to this

Real intelligent, Bruce. Cynthia was simply grabbed from behind, huh. News flash, brainless; if you try to walk around a security checkpoint in a location as critical to maintain security as this one is, then ignore an officer when you are asked to stop, expect to get grabbed. Nothing like giving only part of the story, huh Bruce? by the way…I’ve got $5 bucks on Mike if he does grab you.

By Jonathan

April 13, 2006 12:09 PM | Link to this

Good point Greg, don’t try arguing with Bruce. He posts crap to every blog just to argue with others

By Greg

April 13, 2006 12:10 PM | Link to this

Entitlement Phil; If my ‘mama’ knowingly tried to walk around a security check point and ignored a cop, I would expect her to be stopped and ask her why she had acted so stupidly. And if she had gotten stopped, it wouldn’t have escalated because she wouldn’t have hit him because she respects laws, rules and people in positions of authority, unlike you and your ‘mama’ Go get some food stamps, tough guy.

By MrLiberty

April 13, 2006 12:11 PM | Link to this

BK

You need to understand that the mainstream media like the AJC and others is hiding its collective head in the sand regarding any story that conflicts with the official pronouncement from the emperor or his regime. Cynthia shows a great deal of courage in publically saying what I believe many suspect to be true, but none will come to her aid so long as she continues to play the race card at every turn.

Despite the overwhelming evidence against this regime, and despite the fact that presidents such as FDR allowed Pearl Harbor to happen just to involve us in WW2, folks still refuse to believe that power corrupts or that the man they voted for could possibly do anything as awful or worse. Further, our two party system has reduced all discussions to venomous attacks against the messenger, rather than the message. So long as these conditions exist, one must be without sin to cast stones, and Cynthia’s behavior only serves to undermine her message.

I like you however hope that more folks like Ms. McKinney, congressman Ron Paul, and the handful of others finally get taken seriously enough for america to one day know the truth of 9-11 and all of the other criminal actions that have taken place since. I think that these comments are a bit too off the subject for this blog and this crowd however.

By Fluffy

April 13, 2006 12:11 PM | Link to this

Eve - out, get out! You’re outta here. I am very prejudice against LAWYERS! Your spin on the whole Cynthia ordeal proves exactly what kind of lawyer you’ll be. So, go on, get back to work and stop trying to swim in the deep end of the pool. You’ll be knee deep in criminals soon enough.

By BankOnIt

April 13, 2006 12:12 PM | Link to this

Phil, you are an idiot:

“To all of you screaming about the holy status of police officers - get real - I’d say a Congress person outranks a cop any day of the week and as such, deserves respect.”

Obviously you know about as much about security as McKinney knows about how to be a Congresswoman. (A bill introduced to honor Tupac??? HAHAHAHA!!!).

For your information, whether it’s the Pentagon or the Capitol or the White House or anywhere ELSE where federal security is enforced, you are REQUIRED to show ID if asked. This goes for Pentagon brass from a four star general having to show his ID to a grunt MP to a Presidential assistant having to show his to a Secret Service cop.

Rank has NO play in SECURITY. Get a clue on reality. Or better yet, go visit Washington DC and see what the security atmosphere is like, moron. And McKinney is a hothead idiot that has NO business being in office. Besides, it’s not the cop’s fault she decided to chang her hair to look like Buckwheat.

By Mike

April 13, 2006 12:13 PM | Link to this

Bruce, you’re so embedded in being a liberal you can’t see any issue but one way, your way. What I stated was there is no legal reason on the book to strike a police officer, period. If you don’t beleive me, let me take you to a courthouse and you walk through seccurity big guy, and you take the officer down when he stops you. Talk is so cheap online. You’d cry like the big baby you are. Trust me pal, if I were a cop there and I tried to stop you and you didn’t stop, you’d be on the ground being cuffed. You don’t don’t scare me, so don’t try to, you’re just coming off like a coward behind a keyboard. It’s obvious here that most people, Democrat or Republican, thinks she was out of line. How far in that hole will you go to to defend another Democrat? To the bottom of the pitt it seems.

By Me

April 13, 2006 12:15 PM | Link to this

Phil, Phil, Phil. You are not getting the point. Anyone who hits a police officer would be pinned to the ground. McKinney needs to earn respect. From the sounds of it not too many folks respect her.

By Whatever

April 13, 2006 12:16 PM | Link to this

Well if that was truly your experience than it’s sad if you allow it to dictate how you do your business with black folks, because everyone that I know who uses such services PAY PEOPLE without a problem. But I can also tell you of many experiences that I have personally had with whites throughout my life that should have me not dealing with them on certain levels, yet I am better than that and continue to do the right thing (as many blacks do).

Finally, I’m glad that I do my own home improvement, yard and landscaping and don’t require the services of someone else such as your son’s to do so. Otherwise, I’d be in trouble..

By mike

April 13, 2006 12:16 PM | Link to this

Everybody seems to think that racism means disliking someone because of their race. It means the belief that one race of people is superior to another. That has nothing to do with hate. When someone uses the term “racist or racism”, ask them what they mean. What McKinney is claiming is bigotry or discrimination. She obviously doesn’t know what she’s talking about.

By barbara

April 13, 2006 12:17 PM | Link to this

I agree with many of you who want to end the racism in this blog. Let’s talk not about the color of our skin, but the thickness (and some of us need to grow a thicker layer). We’ve all experienced prejudices. This is really about character. Cynthia is not a nice person. She is cocky, arrogant and even mean at times. She expects to be treated differently just because of her status. That’s just wrong. We are all equal. We elect folks to represent us because we want to be represented fairly and with empathy (and because it would just take too darn long to count every single one of us and how we would vote on every issue). Many in power abuse their positions; blacks, whites, men and women alike.

By Jim

April 13, 2006 12:18 PM | Link to this

No offense Bruce Wilcox but most gay men are probably on the Idol BLOG, wouldn’t you feel more at home there? Also, when you try to sound tough, well….it just doesn’t work bud, you couldn’t scare a barbie doll, so please don’t try. You crack me up guy, its so obvious what you’re all about.

By philip livingston

April 13, 2006 12:20 PM | Link to this

I enjoyed reading your comments. You write well. I would only add that neither McVeigh or DeLay presented themselves as representitives of white people. McKinney made a point of identifying the officer as a white man immediately after the incident occured. You cannot blame people who extrapolate from this elected represantaitive’s words that she speaks for many others.

By Kevin

April 13, 2006 12:21 PM | Link to this

Yes, Cynthia is an embarrassment. She is an embarrassment to her constituents. Even worse she is useless to us on The Hill. How can someone who repeatedly does such things carry enough respect to be a productive influence for our district? If you examine Cynthia even more closely, you have to wonder if her comments and actions don’t reflect a high degree of racism on her part. She consistently displays distrust and animosity towards anyone of another race. In past years, there have been blatent anti-Semitic comments coming from her campaigns. These are dangerous attitudes for anyone in leadership to have. They have no place in our government. It is long past time for Cynthia to go once and for all.

By Eve

April 13, 2006 12:22 PM | Link to this

Well said Phil….and all the others who are GETTING IT.

By Bruce Wilcox

April 13, 2006 12:23 PM | Link to this

And where did you get the complete true story Greg? The investigation hasn’t been released. “if you try to walk around a security checkpoint in a location as critical to maintain security as this one is,” Congress members do it all the time and a lapel pin is the only security, real tight security there.

Like I said before look at the national ranking of where we are on education, it explains the majority of comments here.

And Jonathan did it ever occur to you that I disagree with many here because I’m not a lemming?

By PBW

April 13, 2006 12:23 PM | Link to this

I am A Black Woman, Cynthia Mckinney should have been an embarassment to all WOMEN and to all GEORIGA”S

What card would she played if it had be a BLACK police officer that did’nt recognize her WOW! have you thought of that

By Eve

April 13, 2006 12:25 PM | Link to this

Fluffy…..I’m your BIGGEST fear aren’t I….and guess what, more of ME are brewing so watch out…..

By Fluffy

April 13, 2006 12:25 PM | Link to this

Let’s all get off poor Phil’s back now. He’ll be in the Atlanta Hilton soon enough. Folks like him are the thugs that give the cops something to do late at night and get in some good practice with their batons. Wonder what Phil’s mama would think about his rantings.

By Tim

April 13, 2006 12:26 PM | Link to this

All she had to do was stop after the officer asked her several times to verify her ID. How many cops are there on the Capitol Hill Police force? Are they all supposed to have this super memory of all those individuals that are allowed bypass the security checkpoints? Remember, it is not just these elected officials that are allowed to pass, but their aides as well. Did McKinney’s new bodyguard also get to bypass security as her employee? Was he carrying any weapons?

By Remi

April 13, 2006 12:28 PM | Link to this

Look, McKinney is an idiot. Does it really matter what group of constituents she represents? When that goofy evangelist made those ridiculous remarks about the purple Teletubby, most of Christianity came out to say what a fool he was. The same should happen here with Mckinney. Of course she doesn’t cast a shadow on all black people, thats insane. Regardless of the position she holds….the woman is a raving lunatic!

By Eve

April 13, 2006 12:28 PM | Link to this

Sorry for the back to back postings but to all of the Black Women\Men …with all of the police brutality that occurs across the country daily, how can you so quickly come to the defense of one white officer and condemn her so viciously in public?

By Xeno

April 13, 2006 12:31 PM | Link to this

Cynthia McKinney is Pro-Marxist, Pro-Arab, spews anti-semitism and has a lot of Farakkan followers in her inner-circle. Is she really representative of her district?

What has she done for her district? How many government projects has she brought home? How many bills of significance has she inroduced? Judging by her website she’s trying to change the name of the FBI Building in DC, and somehow trying to honor Tupac Shakur. How is she helping working people and senior citizens, children, etc?

I do not see it.

By Shaun

April 13, 2006 12:31 PM | Link to this

From the comments in this blog, it is certainly blatant that racism is very well alive in GA! You people kill me, you can say your true feelings behind an annonomous blog, show your faces and speak this! Yes, what she did was wrong, but those without sin/racism, cast the first stone… I am waiting..

By Greg

April 13, 2006 12:31 PM | Link to this

Well, Brucie…even if you or I DON’T have the complete story, she did not deny that she was asked to stop…yet she didn’t. And apparently, in Brucie’s little feeble brained land, if you don’t like something you get to hit the po-po and then claim you were discriminated against. Man up, Bruce…no matter WHAT happened, if a policeman stops you, you don’t HIT them. She has always had a “how dare you” chip on her shoulder, and she is not the only person (nor are black people the only color) that have to abide by rules.

By Fluffy

April 13, 2006 12:32 PM | Link to this

Eve - nope, I don’t fear you…I feel sorry for you. Also, folks like you are sources of endless entertainment to me. You and Amazed love to spout how wonderful you are because you managed to get an education. The rest of us managed to get one too. It’s really no big deal. But some of you think you emit golden turds becuase of it. Being educated and being smart are two very different things.

By Jonathan

April 13, 2006 12:33 PM | Link to this

Bruce, you would argue with people that say that the world is round.

By Eve

April 13, 2006 12:34 PM | Link to this

This is my project for the day….reading what’s on the minds of Georgians.

By Fluffy

April 13, 2006 12:35 PM | Link to this

Eve comment: “to all of the Black Women\Men …with all of the police brutality that occurs across the country daily, how can you so quickly come to the defense of one white officer and condemn her so viciously in public?”

Another racist?

By phil

April 13, 2006 12:36 PM | Link to this

If I were that security officer and she slapped me, I would have simply took her down to the floor and cuffed her and charged her with disorderly conduct then off to jail.

By Remi

April 13, 2006 12:37 PM | Link to this

Oh come on Shaun. Get off your horse and get real! There a couple of people here that are absolutely racist dweebs. But for you to make sweeping judgements is just as bad. McKinney is a racist! That is the story that needs to dealt with! She is a congress member that plays to the fears and emotions of her so called constituents! She’s the one that needs to answer for her unadulterated racist views!

By Jim

April 13, 2006 12:39 PM | Link to this

Lets us not forget that two white males were stopped and asked for ID by the same cop, the same day, but guess what, they politely showed their ID and went about their way. Class is one thing you can’t buy. Look at McKinneys father, I mean come on, can anything worthwhile come from his sperm, I think not. Remember the J E W remark. Had a white man said that about blacks…oh lord, Jesse Jackson would have enough money to pay child support to half of his out of wedlock kids he has fathered…the good reverend and they could go to college. He’d make a fortune on that one.

By LJ

April 13, 2006 12:39 PM | Link to this

Very nice article Rick….well put. The only thing I disagree with is where you said she “apologized”. I think she was very insincere and only said what she did to save what shread of dignity she thinks she still has. I heard her say, “I’m sorry that bad man made a mistake and that I got caught”. Anyway, nice article. Thank you.

By LJ

April 13, 2006 12:40 PM | Link to this

Very nice article Rick….well put. The only thing I disagree with is where you said she “apologized”. I think she was very insincere and only said what she did to save what shread of dignity she thinks she still has. I heard her say, “I’m sorry that bad man made a mistake and that I got caught”. Anyway, nice article. Thank you.

By Melllllll1

April 13, 2006 12:40 PM | Link to this

I’m sad that it was turned into what it did. She had a very good cause to bring to the public’s attention and she let us down by acting crazy. Let’s get past Cynthia McKinney’s actions and not forget that there is a REAL problem with racism and prejudice in this country that is not going away. All black people should not be judged because of the way she handled herself, just as I as a white woman should not be judged by the ridiculous comments of Tom DeLay and Neal Boortz (who both are just as crazy as Cynthia McKinney).

Secondly, it seems that they need to re-evaluate the security at the capital. Now that we’ve made the whole world aware that congressmen can get around metal detectors, let’s hope that some terrorist group doesn’t go in there disguised as a congressman. I’m not sure if anyone saw SNL but they did a skit on this whole thing (of course) and they made a man look almost exactly like Cynthia McKinney. So you can imagine the effort Al Qaeda would put into the whole thing (Tom DeLay would be an easy one to impersonate). If nothing else, Cynthia McKinney sure brought that issue to our attention.

By Greg

April 13, 2006 12:41 PM | Link to this

So for Eve, because police brutality happens throughout the country, that gives Cynthia and(I assume, by extension Ms. Legal Eagle) the rest of us carte blanche to strike a police officer if they put a hand on us if we are being self-important and ignoring security, rules or laws? I guess since police officers also have speed traps, that gives me the right to drive as fast as I want by your logic. Which law school did you go to, by the way…Phoenix On Line???

By pat

April 13, 2006 12:41 PM | Link to this

I wish people would understand that McKinney hates whites and Jews. She supported Robert Mugabe, who has fairly well succeeded in destroying his country. She supported him because he wanted to take the land from the whites and give it to the blacks. She has socialistic viewpoints, is anti-semitic and racist. Her “supporters,” Farrakhan, Belafonte, etc. are either communists or anti-semitic. Her support of Mugabe and people like him actually hurts black people. I wish her constituents would study a little more about who they support and make more intelligent choices in the future.

By Greg

April 13, 2006 12:47 PM | Link to this

Pat; good one. But did you REALLY just ask McKinney constituents to make more intelligent choices???

By Eve

April 13, 2006 12:47 PM | Link to this

I stated who I was, so you would know that I do know what I’m talking about. I will be the first to say that a degree doesn’t define who you are…..I know plenty of people who are BUSINESS OWNERS and living more comfortable than I am and I’m still paying on student loans! I’m not some person WATCHING and READING the news\paper everyday. I research the facts. In all of the publicity this issue is receiving, not one station has reported the other incidents she has had….no one. If you are going to put it out there…..the media….put all of the facts…which they don’t and it creates this type of racism….and one more thing to tickle you pink…..my father is Native American….double trouble isn’t it!

By Tom

April 13, 2006 12:48 PM | Link to this

I’m not an Georgian, but from what I understand this is not McKinney’s first bit of outrageous behavior. She continues to be re-elected after outrageous past behavior. Her behavior doesn’t reflect badly on those of her race, but it certainly says alot about those who continue to vote for her.

By Shaun

April 13, 2006 12:49 PM | Link to this

Bruce, do not let these comments get you wired up. I have been in plenty of blogs that you are in and your comments have always been based on facts, not just agreeing with the mass. I always love hearing your view point.

By Roz

April 13, 2006 12:50 PM | Link to this

Come on, I agree what she did was wrong but comparing her to Timothy McVeigh? You people are accusing her of being an extremist but listen to the tone of these emails. Very mean spirited. I challenge all who are judging Ms. McKinney to get involved in the political process and run for office because Im sure all of you can do a better job than Ms. McKinney. while I am no McKinney fan, I am very careful about how I talk about anyone because you really dont know what happened unless you were there. Let the law of the land decide.

By Jonathan

April 13, 2006 12:51 PM | Link to this

Hey Shaun, whats that on your face?

By Eric

April 13, 2006 12:53 PM | Link to this

1) I want reparations for Irish-Americans because of this post traumatic slave disorder. Sounds like a nice way to make a buck without working. Maybe also some for people from ancient Rome would be nice. Actually, is there any group that can’t claim discrimination, slavery, etc if we go back far enough? 2) Cynthia’s constantly moronic actions should not be representative of an entire race, but when many in the race(especially its self appointed leaders who need division to keep their paychecks) constantly refer to group thinking(us against them), she is reflecting on those people because they would rather be grouped than be individuals. Her actions do reflect on a largely black constituency that elected her, and any whites that voted for her are as dumb as a black voting for David Duke. 3) African-American is a dumb category when black is the correct answer. Dave Matthews is white, three of the members of his band are black, and he is the only African-American! (from South Africa) 4) Maybe when there is a day when many blacks don’t feel the need to join memberships with their race involved in the name, when blacks who think differently aren’t called “uncle toms” or “sellouts” and when good scholarship isn’t considered “acting white” blogs like this will come to end because everyone(even liberals who like her politics) will know she has to go. That is not an insult to the writer, unfortunately it is still an issue that has relevance so it’s good that he wrote it.

By Bruce Wilcox

April 13, 2006 12:55 PM | Link to this

Greg, no one grabs me from behind, you may turn around and ask politely if you can be of service to them, but that’s not the way it works where I’m from.

And the grade school mentality of the name calling really helps your case. You Southerners are an embarrassment to yourselves. That’s what makes you so much fun and gives me so much material to work with. Think I’ll take my lab out now, I need the companionship of a higher level.

By Greg

April 13, 2006 12:55 PM | Link to this

Roz; read the article. It was Rick who made the comparisons about McVeigh, not a design of the bloggers. As a white male, I was thrilled that he was handled the way he was and see NO similarity to him and McKinney. Direct your comments about the McVeigh reference to the one who brought it up. The rest of us were replying to why it is a bad analogy.

By LB

April 13, 2006 12:56 PM | Link to this

I think everyone had good comments,I think Cynthia McKinney did this for attention. People like her need prayer. Everthing situation is not about rascism.

By ml

April 13, 2006 12:57 PM | Link to this

you know what’s going to be really funny? the time she actually is discriminated or otherwise picked on because of her race…

NO ONE’S GOING TO BELIEVE HER.

it’s a shame, because racism does still exist. i’m white. i don’t know what it’s like to be discriminated or be made to feel different because of my skin color, but i am female and get the sexist treatment all the time from men. but i also don’t go around drawing attention to myself when things don’t go my way, i don’t command a certain attitude in my presence.

when she actually is a victim of racism, that girl done cried wolf too many times. (i used incorrect grammar on purpose)

By Fluffy

April 13, 2006 12:57 PM | Link to this

Eve, what other issues are you talking about? I’ve heard lots of stories about her run-ins on TV and radio. I’m not sure what other issues you’re referring to.

By Shaun

April 13, 2006 01:03 PM | Link to this

Mark D, your story has no merit, because if he is not going to do work for anymore blacks, why did he quote him a price per hour????? Why not just tell him, “Sorry, I don’t do work for blacks”? Coward! Just another example of how you can hide behind a computer and spew racial comments.

By Greg

April 13, 2006 01:03 PM | Link to this

So Bruce, what city are you from where the police are to “turn around and ask politely if you can be of service to them” when someone is breaching a security point for a high level government building…Kabul? And I’m not from GA, I’m from the north. And I’m sorry for the name calling; I was taught to do that with people who refuse to deal in facts. I challenge you, Bruce, that wherever you are, you should try the same behavior Cynthia did at a courthouse or federal building, and we will see if “nobody grabs you from behind”. Try to stay with us, Bruce…we are not talking about just out on the street, where you would be correct. Try to stay in the same situation that the rest of us are talking about. Oh, I’m sorry…I forgot…a man of your superior intellect needs more companionship of a higher level.

By Jarvis

April 13, 2006 01:08 PM | Link to this

How would black America react to the Duke lacrosse situation if the team consisted of 46 black members and one white member. They test all of the black members and exclude the one white male. Whew, the s** would hit the fan there!

By Remi

April 13, 2006 01:10 PM | Link to this

I think perhaps Bruce and his dog have more in common than he suspects.

By Bruce

April 13, 2006 01:11 PM | Link to this

Good article. You are right that the association of race and skin color to a particular act is not even a consideration to the far majority of people. It only becomes a consideration when it is made an issue as it has been done here. Unfortunately people like McKinney, no matter their race, make almost anything that goes wrong in their life an issue of race. There are different motivations for doing so, some for power some for hate, etc., and I think in McKinney’s case it is because she has animus for the white race. Plainly spoken she is a racist. She doesn’t reflect on her race. She reflects on her character and her’s alone.

By Shaun

April 13, 2006 01:12 PM | Link to this

Jarvis get your facts straight, it did happen, remember the Vikins football team and that little boating incident?

By Jim Jaudon

April 13, 2006 01:13 PM | Link to this

I agree with you 100%. I am old enough to remember white people saying things like,” He is a credit to his race.”. As I grew older I thought that maybe what they really ment was “He is a credit to the human race”

As an after thought, maybe your sister is correct. If we all worried that our actions would bring disgrace on our race or our family, things might be better in this old world.

By Melllllll1

April 13, 2006 01:14 PM | Link to this

you people are really too caught up in this whole blog thing. You should all do yourselves a favor and turn your computers off and do something like GET A LIFE!

While you’re on this blog ripping each other apart for having opinions try not to forget what most Christians will be celebrating this weekend. :>)

Happy Holiday to everyone.

By A Thinking Fan

April 13, 2006 01:15 PM | Link to this

I think she needs to pray for herself… A God-centered person, country, and people would never be dragged down to the level of race baiting, enslavement, or manipulation.

By Hadden Knough

April 13, 2006 01:17 PM | Link to this

Any embarrassment that McKinney has brought on herself will be dwarfed by the embarrassment DeKalb County voters bring on themselves when they once again re-elect her to Congress this fall. They apparently prefer a circus act instead of effective representation. Mark my words.

By Bruce Wilcox

April 13, 2006 01:20 PM | Link to this

“And I’m sorry for the name calling; I was taught to do that with people who refuse to deal in facts.” really, nice upbringing. Where I’m from if a security guard or a cop grabs you from behind you’re are going down, then they will ask the questions. This is bull that I grabbed her arm, he’s a failure as far as I’m concerned, this is a high security post? If you grab someone, anyone from behind you better be planning to take them down quickly. This securuty guard and reporter are both whiners as far as I’m concerned.

And you have what I said backwards or planting words to justify your case, it read…” no one grabs me from behind, you may turn around and ask politely if you can be of service to them, but that’s not the way it works where I’m from.” Key word here is you, never did I mention police.

My Lab awaits…

By Joey

April 13, 2006 01:22 PM | Link to this

While you’re on this blog ripping each >other apart for having opinions try not to >forget what most Christians will be >celebrating this weekend. :>)

The death of a prophet?

By Melllllll1

April 13, 2006 01:26 PM | Link to this

No Joey - the Resurrection of Christ.

By Fluffy

April 13, 2006 01:29 PM | Link to this

Melllllllll! - wake up call. You’re on here doing the SAME thing we are. And you’re better how?

As to this weekends celebrations…what does that have to do with anything on this blog? There’s another one on that topic if you’re interested.

By Mark Davenport

April 13, 2006 01:32 PM | Link to this

Whatever—

I am glad you consider yourself a better person than my son. I will let St. Pete be the arbitor.

However, you sure do perpetuate our stereotype of black people with your name calling and calling me a liar.

By the way, we will be happy to do your yard work—cash up front though.

MD

By Yo Momma

April 13, 2006 01:32 PM | Link to this

What I want to know is why everyone is queastioning why black people support her. Hello white America can care less about black people in america!!! I would rather have Mckinney be a thron in your side and adress our issues then to have an uncle Tom like Some others in office who think everything is ok and we dont have specific needs in our community. I support her and I dont care what nobody thinks I’m so tired of these fair weather supporters who like ya when you do everything right but as soon as you make a mistake the want your head! And what the “F” is a race card? Not once has me saying but im black helped me out of any situation. And I bet you cant name one black person getting by just becasue there black! The media shapes all views of our minds remeber that!

By Joey

April 13, 2006 01:34 PM | Link to this

I fail to see what Easter has to do with this blog.

By jim d

April 13, 2006 01:36 PM | Link to this

Amazed, you really need to rethink that statement.

“We vote for people who are trying to resolve the ISSUES that are important to US.”

McKinney’s record indicates she has voted NO on any legislation that requires a person to be responsible for their actions. This may help you understand why she didn’t feel responsible for hers. It really has nothing to do with race. It has to do with personal responsibility and being accountable for ones actions.

By Melllllll1

April 13, 2006 01:39 PM | Link to this

hi fluff. please point out to me where i have knocked someone’s opinion. I was just correcting someone who thought they knew the meaning of Easter.

You sound like you’re a little stressed out. ;>)

By jeff

April 13, 2006 01:46 PM | Link to this

yo mamma——you are a retard

By Joey

April 13, 2006 01:51 PM | Link to this

No need to spread your Christian propaganda here. I’m sure there are plenty of other places where it is more appropriate Melllllll1.

By Like that is going to work

April 13, 2006 01:53 PM | Link to this

I think Mckinney, with her craze hairdo, has been hanging out with Whitney too long. PEEAACCCEE OUT!

By Melllllll1

April 13, 2006 01:53 PM | Link to this

I’ll bet Fluffy is actually Joey. ;>)

By Phil

April 13, 2006 01:56 PM | Link to this

Hey By Me, Let’s say you are a cop and tackle Sen. Hilary or Speaker Hastert after they rebuff your ignorant failure to recognize them. How long will you have your job? So many people here do not seem to concede that a Representative or Senator isn’t the same as someone off the street…they are in their workplace, the cops are there to protect them. They do not need anyone’s permissioin to be in the building or their office. It is not required they wear their i.d. - there could be security reasons for not wearing it. I REPEAT - the office must be respected, the position that they fill. For those who have never worked in government, rank has its privileges is not just a idea, it’s fact. She should have been recognized - (heck, I’d recognize her and I don’t see her everyday. Don’t any of these sharp detective wannabe’s ever watch the news?) - and she should have been afforded the same courtesy as a Hilary or a Hastert would. She was probably on her phone and didn’t realize he was trying to get her attention. He should have gotten around in front of her to see who she was, not try to physically collar her - was he threatened by her stature? He screwed up and should have learned something - like, know the faces of those you serve. All you bigots want to make this into a spitting contest. Tell you what, take a job down at the gold dome next year and maybe you will figure out who outranks whom and what happens if you disrespect any Rep. or Sen. down there, whether you’re wearing a tin badge or not.

By BK

April 13, 2006 01:56 PM | Link to this

MrLiberty, Whatever, & others,

You are being too kind to the AJC & the mainstream media when you suggest that their heads are in the sand. They are a key part of the deception. Do you really believe that Cynthia McKinney (or any other Congressman, for that matter) has been doing absolutely nothing until the day the media decided to headline this particular incident? Why have McKinney’s hearings & positions on the issues NOT received just as much coverage as has her “behavior” one day at one security checkpoint? IS IT NOT THE ROLE OF THE AJC to keep its readers & the citizens of Atlanta, Georgia, & the US INFORMED of the LEGISLATIVE activities of their elected representatives? Or is the AJC just the Cox Communications version of the National Inquirer? You insult your own intelligence when you fall into the trap of taking positions on the “When did you stop beating your wife?” issue. Taking a position, pro or con on the the impact of Cynthia McKinney’s “embarassing behavior” or of the propriety of her “playing the race card” automatically obscure discussion of REAL ISSUES. In McKinney’s case the REAL ISSUES are: 1) the Bush administration’s fraudulent 9/11 conspiracy theory that 19 boxcutter-wielding Arabs directed by a dialysis patient on a cell-phone outwitted the entire FAA-NORAD network & managed to burn to the ground the 3 & only the 3 buildings owned by a NYC real estate investor who had only recently taken out a HUGE insurance policy against just such an occurrence; 2) What happened to the $1 TRILLION missing from the Pentagon’s budget? 3) Is Rumsfeld’s Defence Department contracting SEX-SLAVERS? 4) Who let 12 million illegal aliens into this country & convinced them that they should have citizenship rights? Ross Perot was right about NAFTA & GATT; should we have ignored him because of his less than photogenic appearance & his squeaky voice? Pat Buchannan was right that America is a republic, not an empire; should Black people dismiss him because of his racial political incorrectness? Neither Cynthia McKinney, nor anyone else should be without sin before they speak & act on the REAL ISSUES concerning this nation. Will history record that the US, like Rome, was conquered & destroyed from within because its citizens were so blinded by their enjoyment of games (including the game of political character assassination) that their enemies were able to slip in like thieves in the night & take over by stealth?

By l

April 13, 2006 02:02 PM | Link to this

She gained my creditablity when she confronted the news media about Bush and the supposed WMDs in Iraq. She lost my creditablity when she came up with “radical profiling” at congress then recanted and said it was terrible mistake. Would I vote for her again, not likely.

By Jesse's Girl

April 13, 2006 02:05 PM | Link to this

The real truth…as I see it….is this. Cynthia McKinney panders. She seems to be for whatever stance can get her the most face time on TV. She is an absolute racist…and she is unashamed of showing this side in public. I am old enough to recall her father’s political theatrics, and so far she has outshined him. Regardless of your race, you are a fool to allign yourself with this pathetic excuse for a representative. There are better cadidates out there in this district…there must be! There is also a large double standard when it comes to speaking one’s mind on issues of racial tension. It is rampant in music, movies even theatre. There would be an uproar like we have never seen if white people spoke of black people in the fashion that a lot of blacks speak of whites. Until the discrepencies of what is acceptable for one race verses another is adressed…I fear nothing will change….EVER! I know there are fine men and women in this district of all races that can come into the new election and take the absurdity out of this. Step up to the plate….take your community back.

By RMA

April 13, 2006 02:06 PM | Link to this

Bruce Wilcox -

Bruce maybe I’m wrong, but it seems to be that you’re fixating on the ‘security guard’ notion… the person Mckinney assaulted was not a ‘security guard’, rather a Capitol Hill Police Officer. And yes down here in the south, if a Police Officer tells you to stop, you stop. Whether you think you should or not.

By Carole

April 13, 2006 02:06 PM | Link to this

Reading these comments has been interesting. But the most compelling are the posts by Clyde and Xeno concerning her voting records. I am in McKinney’s district. I am concerned about how she is representing me. How have her actions in the recent past served me as her constituent? I could understand her initial knee-jerk reaction if she was on her phone and not fully aware that she was being called. And I thought it would pass when she made her initial statement about regretting the incident. But when she accused the security guard of being racist simply because he was white, I had to wonder who the real racist is?

By Phil

April 13, 2006 02:06 PM | Link to this

Hey BK - amen to that brother. 99% of the folks posting here still believe whatever the mainstream media spoon feeds them and are beyond any rational and honest assessment of the facts. That is precisely why this country is so screwed-up and blinded to the actions of their infallible leaders - we are a nation of robotic knee-jerk fascist flag wavers. Let’s keep arguing about the color of the curtains while the hose is burning down.

By peanutlady

April 13, 2006 02:08 PM | Link to this

If the police officer in question did NOT stop those who do not display their identification, wouldn’t they be fired for not doing their job? Suppose the person went on to attack a member of Congress? Would Ms. McKinney be satisfied that at least no one, black or what, was a victim or some sort of profiling? I’m more than happy to go through security at airports, if it means safer travel for all of us. I do not consider it an insult to my “dignity” and position to do so.

By CD

April 13, 2006 02:09 PM | Link to this

Please, we black people just get what we deserve most of the time. If we are not respected, that our fault. We need self control, we have to think before we say or do something. McKinney is one of those black that has problem controlling themselves. How can you just hit someone who is doing his job especially trying to protect you (US Capitol people) us in general. Some blacks are very well respected and treated because they are smart and polite. Stop blaming racism and work on our behavior. If you are a real respectful, smart black person. White people respect you and like to be around you. Think twice. McKinney needs to take responsability of her act and stop blaming it on someone elf. Teach good lesson to your kids

By True Soldier

April 13, 2006 02:10 PM | Link to this

It is very troublesome to read and listen to everyone these days. Everyone is so f*** negative about this country. We live in a great country and not many of us would trade what we do have. Let’s quit focusing on everything negative about this country, because we do have it pretty freaking good here.

By Eugene

April 13, 2006 02:11 PM | Link to this

Can Cynthia even get anything done in Washington? Because she is such an idiot, will anyone else in Congress even partner with her on any legislation? She is probably very ineffective. She needs to go. Rumor has it that DeKalb County CEO Vearnon Jones wants her seat…that would be an epic battle!

By peanutlady

April 13, 2006 02:13 PM | Link to this

And one more thing - I teach in a school with about the same number of students as there are members of Congress. I do NOT recognize all of them and I reserve the right to question anyone who refuses to identify themselves to me. That is considered part of my job and helps keep all of us safe.

By Joey

April 13, 2006 02:14 PM | Link to this

The fact of the matter is that she hit a cop. Regardless of her title, position, excuse, or what have you, she needs to be punished.

By Phil

April 13, 2006 02:17 PM | Link to this

Hey RMA, you say CAPITOL HILL POLICE OFFICER like that is WYATT EARP or something. They are there in a security guard role - they are there to protect the Members of the House and the Senate, not to hassle them. You would seem to equate a man on the street being ordered to stop in the South as if that is the same thing as the Speaker of the House being misidentified and mauled on his way to the chamber. No one has the authority to stop a Rep. or Sen. on their way to vote or to interfere with business.

By Controling My Insanity

April 13, 2006 02:18 PM | Link to this

People, what’s the difference between CM’s crap and the white woman @ HJ airport in Atlanta?…Should we pay off CM now?…………..

By Sherri

April 13, 2006 02:28 PM | Link to this

Bravo Rick! I couldn’t agree more!

By John G. Kelley, Jr.

April 13, 2006 02:35 PM | Link to this

Your writing makes good sense. But call what the Representative did a “controversal act”? I know what you would have called it if the Representive had been white and the policeman black, and you do too.

There are many in her district that should begin to think as you are now doing….and ask themselfs if not for racial sake, why continue to re-elect her?

Your sister was half right….this Representative is a disgrace to all races.

By Gadzooks

April 13, 2006 02:38 PM | Link to this

Cynthia McKinney represents what the black race has become…a group of whining losers who do nothing but wallow in their blackness and blame all others for their deficiencies. Most blacks are sociologically retarded, viewing life through colored shades. What a bore.

By jimmie

April 13, 2006 02:38 PM | Link to this

Phil -

I’d argue with you, but it’s apparent you just don’t get it. Let’s try this one - What would your position be in Tom Delay punched a black police officer on his way out of office? Mayhaps we could get Mel Gibson to stand next to ol’ Tom while he says he didn’t have his glasses on that day.

By Whatever

April 13, 2006 02:40 PM | Link to this

Mark Davenport. No one said that I was better than your son other than YOU. I did say however that I was a better person than letting the actions of a few force me to condemn an entire group. If that makes me better than your BIGOTED SON AND YOU then so be it!

Again as I stated before I do not need your lawn services, as I am smart enough to realize the financial benefit of self-sufficiency in that realm. Finally, I challenge you to show me in my post where I “called you a name”, you cannot. I merely stated that your story was absurd and could’ve been made up. However, you in your own racial prejudice desire to seize that as an opportunity to try to paint me as you are.

And who is St. Pete? While I do realize PETER as an apostle, last time I checked it is God Almighty I will have to answer to with Christ at His right hand for my actions while on this earth, which I am prepared to do so. Will YOU be?

By Shaun

April 13, 2006 02:42 PM | Link to this

gadzook, you are a gadzook! it is ideas like yours that makes African Americans always throw the race issue up. What have you accomplished? I bet you are on a borrowed computer because the trailer park doesnt have a hook up for it right?

By LisaKris

April 13, 2006 02:42 PM | Link to this

I am a DeKalb County homeowner who is in Cynthia McKinney’s district. Yes, I firmly believe it is time for someone to take her position. We need someone who is going to represent the state of Georgia and make postive changes. We already have enough negative stereotypes along with pre-notions. Her incident/her actions with Captiol Hill officer, it is a reflection of representation to us as an African American race. We need someone who will not pull the race card because you did not follow proper procedures. Always lead by example, Voters of GA are watching and listening.

By barbara

April 13, 2006 02:43 PM | Link to this

@ Gadzooks

What a horrible thing to say!!!!

CD, please don’t be discouraged. You were right and you sound like a really cool person.

I am literally tearing up over your comment Gadzooks. This is the fist time I’ve ever participated in one of these forums and thanks to you, will be the last. I’m going to go throw up now……

By Mike

April 13, 2006 02:43 PM | Link to this

One day, perhaps, we can all react to the quality of a person’s character rather than the color of their skin.

By Whatever

April 13, 2006 02:45 PM | Link to this

And to Gadzooks.. As long as there are people like you out here who believe that kind of CRAP, there will be people like ME out here who use that to our advantage to stomp people like you. Ask the Latinos about that one…

By Bill

April 13, 2006 02:46 PM | Link to this

It is good that you can separate yourself from the race aspect of it, but unfortunately Ms McKinny doesn’t want that to happen. At the very beginning, when she claimed “racsim” and then had “support” from blacks such as the Black Caucus, black church leaders, and black entertainers such as Danyy Glover and Harry Belefante vowing support for their “sister”, she has wedged herself into the “race issue” and like a hungy wolf on a carcus, it’s hard to let that go… Because of Ms McKinny’s actions, the race issue is here to stay with the issue as long as it is one. Had she never screamed out racism and circled the wagons from black leaders, then it would be a non-issue all around.

By RMA

April 13, 2006 02:46 PM | Link to this

Phil - Let me ensure I have your position straight. Our elected lawmakers are above the laws they’re making? Tell me that’s not your position because that seems to be what you’re saying. If it is… I guess its too bad Nixon voluntarily withdrew from office, right? Tom Delay should still be there too I’m guessing. Additionally, there shouldn’t have been any issue with Bill Clinton and Moncia right??? I mean he’s the PRESIDENT so surely he out ranks a CONGRESSMAN, right????

By Jim

April 13, 2006 02:47 PM | Link to this

McKinney was doing her impersonation Naomi Campbell. Except McKinney is not tall, slim and beautiful.

By Lyrazel

April 13, 2006 02:57 PM | Link to this

I was blasted in WtoW blog when I said that far too many blacks use racism as an excuse for bad behavior. Now McKinney is apologetic because she did not get support of ANYONE including black politicians! Her incident proved NOT to be racially motivated just an irate woman with no time for the extra security precautions mandatory in courthouse buildings, airports and places of importance. I would advise any politician going up for election to NOT FORGET they are not solely elected by members of one skin color—especially in GA and only rally a charge of racism when it IS racism not when you forgot your ID and throw your phone at the man with a badge who is doing his job. Suffer the woman to go through the metal detector like the rest of us taxpayer peons….McKinney should have to pay a fine!

By Sarah

April 13, 2006 02:57 PM | Link to this

As a tax paying resident of the 4th District I am waiting (with baited breath)for the only piece of legisation yet to come off of McKinneys’ desk, an open investigation into the death of Tupac Shakur. The death of a rapper is far more important to my household than frivilous issues such as higher property taxes and crime. I can only hope she expannds the law to include the deaths of Shug Knight ( he is dead isn’t he)so she won’t waste time on issues that abound in DeKalb like illegal immigration, immiment domain and gang violence. Can you imagine taking time out from writing a law to see who really killed Tupac to focus on stupid things such as crime and taxes? You go gurl, you represent…FUBU all da way Big C.

By BankOnIt

April 13, 2006 02:57 PM | Link to this

MrLiberty, you are yet ANOTHER moonbat idiot liberal freak.

“…and the handful of others finally get taken seriously enough for america to one day know the truth of 9-11…”

We have video for that. Or more specifically, just read the transcripts from the muslofanatics on Flight 93.

By CW

April 13, 2006 03:02 PM | Link to this

Dear Rick,

I believe your comments have merit, but I would disagree with your conclusion. I am white, and I must say that I am embarassed for my race whenever a white person makes a racist remark, whether in the extreme from the obnoxious KKK or more subtly like that of Trent Lott, an elected official praising Dixiecrats, it is prejudice and to the extent it is tolerated it reflects on the offending race, in these cases whites. Specific to Cynthia McKinney, if she had not played the race card, then I would agree with you, but she did and the fact that she was quickly surrounded and praised by black leaders reflects on blacks. If she had made no comment regarding her color then it would not have reflected on blacks — but she did and it was a shameful act. To the extent she continues to get elected despite being a “second rate” representative as described by Cynthia Tucker, one must conclude that color plays a part. That reflects on blacks.

By Jeff

April 13, 2006 03:02 PM | Link to this

McKinney has made her view of the white people very obvious, just look at her speeches, I found one where she claimed, the white man created a scheme to put the black vote at risk. Why is it that we can not get past racism and reverse racism? It goes both ways, we as a society should treat people how we want to be treated, with dignaty and respect. That should be the message we want to get out.

Oh, and look at the way McKinney votes in congress, if I was a voter in her disctict, I would want her out of office.

By RMA

April 13, 2006 03:02 PM | Link to this

PHIL!!! I got it. You’ll have to forgive me, sometimes it takes me a minute. I follow you on this ‘rank’ issue now… So what you’re saying is that if say TED KENNEDY (Senator) happened to be at the checkpoint that Mckinney blew through, he could volunteer to ‘take her down’ at that point and whatever he had to do to stop her (tackle, slap, etc - violence is acceptable according to your earlier posts) would be perfectly within his rights as he presumably ‘out-ranks’ her. Got it.

What we should do is have some Senators standing around these checkpoints as added security, maybe George W. or Condi Rice could help out in their spare time? I’m guessing according to your hierarchy that Condi would ‘out-rank’ Cynthia Mckinney???

By Dennis

April 13, 2006 03:02 PM | Link to this

We all have choices in this world. We can choose to reach for easy, convenient excuses to validate our poor behavior or we can act like adults and take responsibility for our actions - facing whatever consequences head on. Seeing how a person handles a situation like this really gives insight into their mind-set in general. I almost feel sorry for McKinney. It would be foolish to view her as an embarrassment to anyone but herself. A respondent said “if she didn’t play the race card someone else would have.” The fact of the matter remains that McKinney IS a public figure who was given a voice in the press and she mis-used it. SHAME on HER. Not her race, not her sex, not her political affiliates…her and her alone.

By james

April 13, 2006 03:05 PM | Link to this

what’s the stripper’s name that’s in this dule lacrosse scandal? where’s here picture? i really belived the media’s rape shield guidelines are sexist. this stripper’s story is sounding more and more flaky but i guess that doesn’t matter cause the lacrosse team and duke have already been hurt.

By Anne

April 13, 2006 03:12 PM | Link to this

What irony!! In a BLOG intended to distance oneself with all members of their race, be the race black or white….some are still offended when people attack a member of their race. There are many people on this planet who have been mistreated and deserve our support, however Ms. McKinney is not one them. Had she garnered the backing she assumed should would get, she would still be flashing the race card. One only has to remember her father and that godawful speech the news allowed him to vent with when she lost her seat that time to realize she is not woman of substance. No one with an IQ above room temperature can scarcely take this woman serious. I am more offeneded sharing the same sex with this idiot than I am sharing her race.

By ml

April 13, 2006 03:18 PM | Link to this

funniest things i’ve read here all day:

fluffy: “But some of you think you emit golden turds becuase [sic] of [getting an education].”

sarah: “You go gurl, you represent…FUBU all da way Big C.”

By Phil

April 13, 2006 03:19 PM | Link to this

RMA - no - that is not what I’m saying. If the American public were not the sheeple they are, Bush would have been run out of town by now by putting himself above the laws ostensibly because we at “war”, an illegal war that only he declared. I’m saying the cops should not be so ignorant as to not know the faces of the congress members, especially someone like McKinney because you know she’s going to pitch a fit. How many black females are there in the House that he can’t recognize them? Like I said, I’d recognize her though she isn’t my Rep. and I don’t even work there, it’s not my job to recognize her. I’ve been in the situation of being accosted by cops at my workplace, igmos who saw me everyday, conversed with me, and then decide to get officious one day and challenge me…”Get the f—- over yourself Barney!”. I can see the same thing on the Hill happening, “Ooh, look at me, I got a badge, I got me a gun, I is somebody! Show me your idee, ladee or I’ll run you in! She should have slapped the s—- out of him as a memory aid - I imagine he would remember her the next time as he well better anyway. I’m not saying she handled it well - but I’m not lining up behind the cop either - he should have apologized once he ascertained her identity and let it go at that. He was doing his job but mishandled it by not recognizing her and by laying his hands on her - she was in the course of doing her job and might have been better prepared to identify herself. She’d probably been through the same passage two hundred times with no incidents, and here comes Barney who doesn’t know anybody or pretended not to know her. You folks seem to think the elected officials are there to serve and answer to the cops instead of the other way around.

By Gadzooks

April 13, 2006 03:21 PM | Link to this

james,

Please! Check the complexion of the lacrosse players at Duke. Of course everyone would find it much easier to believe that wealthy white kids at an exclusive university would rape a black, mentally-retarded stripper who attends the nearby black college. I mean, who would ever think poor, uneducated black kids would rape a white, mentally-retarded stripper who attends Duke. Ooops, my bad. The white stripper wouldn’t scream rape! You know, once you go, no turning back. Blah Blah Blah

By Jack

April 13, 2006 03:22 PM | Link to this

don’t let people like mckinney bring division amoung american people. I do believe mckinney is a racist and thats sad. I am a white male and I am not racist, i even dated a black girl before. I am a marine corp veteran. Be in a fire fight in a real war and I bet you would not care what color or sex your fellow soldier beside you is. The military teaches respect for one anouther maybe we need to mandate a one to two year military stint for everyone after high school. Dont let people like mckinney start a civil war in our own country or divide us as people. Love people, take out color and origin and sex. And as far as “black churches”, i would never go to any church that teaches or silently demonstrates racism. Go to liberty church in powder springs, ga for a racist free church because that church will NOT condone any kind of racism or hatred. My name is jack from canton georgia

By greg

April 13, 2006 03:23 PM | Link to this

Bruce; I thought you were leaving? The reason I mentioned the ‘grab me from behind’ is that YOU made the parallel about someone grabbing YOU from behind equating to McKinney being grabbed from behind by a police officer, oh mighty one. Bruce, why did you make the parallel if later on you are just going to say “I said if they grab me”? Nobody was talking about anyone grabbing you. We were all talking about Cynthia grabbing a police officer, not you being grabbed. Since you seem to lack the capacity to stay with the conversation, here it is. Yes, Bruce…if someone grabs you from behind, you can certainly defend yourself. However, if a police officer grabs you by the arm after telling you to stop, you cannot hit him. You tried to link the two, and when someone brings up what an innane comparison it is, you then try to separate the two as if they are unrelated. And apparently your answer is that the cop should have “taken her down”. Are you serious? The guy was threatened with his job for putting a hand on her and you want to seriously proffer that he should take her down? Yeah, you are real credible in your thought process, Bruce. I bet your Lab’s waiting.

By RMA

April 13, 2006 03:26 PM | Link to this

Phil - I think we’re going to have to agree to disagree. Even if he’s in the wrong, she’s just as culpable. How long would it have taken for her to diffuse the situation?? 10 seconds?? Less??? Maybe he’s a moron, maybe he’s new, maybe he just wasn’t paying attention, in fact assume he did it on purpose. Who do you think looks worse?

Let’s not forget 2 (i think it was 2) Capitol Hill Police officers were killed a few years back thanks to some nut who ran a security checkpoint.

By P-DUb

April 13, 2006 03:26 PM | Link to this

If I hit a police officer with a cell phone where would I be? I bet its not on TV..most likely a jail cell awaiting trial!!!

By Tameka

April 13, 2006 03:29 PM | Link to this

Mccinney should run for pres. The white honkeys be bringing down this country. If a sista was in office, this place be much betta. Us black folk know dat. Go Mccinney! Represent us up in D.c.

By greg

April 13, 2006 03:32 PM | Link to this

So let me get this straight, Phil; in one sentence, you say “she should have slapped the sh_ _ out of him”, and in the next you say “I’m not saying she handled it well”. Thanks for not needing anyone else to prove that your cognitive processes are lacking and that you are a hypocrite.

By Debi

April 13, 2006 03:32 PM | Link to this

Gadzooks-You’re pitiful-sociologically pitiful!

Mark Davenport-How did you segue(seg-way) from McKinney’s incident to your son’s inability to collect a debt?

You’re the type of people that others just look at and shake their heads.

By Whatever

April 13, 2006 03:36 PM | Link to this

FRAUD ALERT!! FRAUD ALERT!!! FRAUD ALERT!!!

Transparent Tameka’s on the blog pretending to be a black person. Frankly these are the type of people that make me sick, actually believe that that is the way blacks express themselves. That SH!t doesn’t even sound right written the way it is. You are clearly from the bilges of the amoeba genepool.

By JW

April 13, 2006 03:38 PM | Link to this

Phil…bud…didn’t you watch Saturday Night Live? Ca you imagine SNL doing that to a Democrat unless they know the woman has no clout, is a total laughing joke and no one takes her serious. Look at her crowd of supporters that day. The Entitlement 24 is what they should have been called. I do agree, most ploice oficers probably know this lunatic because she has probably slapped most of them. Like she said on SNL ” I’ll slap yo mama..I’ll slap yo dog ” One more time people of the 4th District: Georgia has open primaries, Republicans vote against her in the Democtatic primary, then switch to Republican in the actual election. This is how she lost before when daddy cried JEW and WHITE*S did this. The Republican probably won’t win, but neither will Crazy MCKinney. Most of her supporters by now are probably convicted felons, so it may not be that hard to kick her to the curb this time, if her supporters can’t legally vote.

By Bill

April 13, 2006 03:42 PM | Link to this

Mr. Badie the AJC needs more journalist like you. GREAT ARTICLE

Bill

By karen

April 13, 2006 03:46 PM | Link to this

I respect people who earn my respect not those that DEMAND IT!

By truthhurts

April 13, 2006 03:48 PM | Link to this

The only people in the 4th District that actually vote are the thugs, project pimps, welfare mamas, senile old folks that are bribed with fried chicken, Hypnotic, beer, and $20 by the corrupt black churches.

By Boris

April 13, 2006 03:48 PM | Link to this

Its a real shame that this type of viewpoint does not get more exposure in the mainstream media. Frankly, this is exactly what I and so many others have known all along. African Americans, Blacks, People of Color or however they are described are just like white folks. There are some good ones, some bad ones and then the great silent majority that are so busy doing the things that make them the wonderful, responsible people that they are, they dont have time to combat this constant misrepresentation of their culture in the media. Hollywood and many other influences would have us believe that blacks dont do anything but rap and shoot 9mm rounds at each other. The same applies to whites, all white guys are either rednecks or scheming corporate scumbags bent on the destruction of the black race. We need more responsible people of color that represent what we know is the majority of their fine and respected society to come forth and squelch the ludricous assertions of the fringe elements such as Cynthia McKinney and others that are for this forum too numerous to name. The same goes for whites. We need to make sure that fringe elements, racists, nuts and the general white trash element of our culture does not prevail as the dominant stereotype of what we are about. As is the case above, there are too many of these nuts too name in this forum.

Hats off to you sir.

Peace

By Phil

April 13, 2006 03:48 PM | Link to this

Dearest Greg, There is no lack of rationality here my friend. I’m talking from a real world perespective while obviously you are a classroom theorist with no experience of the world. Yes, I think she would have been justified in slapping his nitwit face since he put his hands on her after failig to recognize her, and yes, she might have had her i.d. more readily available or just let it go once he could see she was, lo and behold, the same Cynthia McKinney as before her new hair-do. It is too bad you could not have been there so that she could slap the s—- out of you, but with such quantity as you possess, she would have been slapping all day.

By jeff

April 13, 2006 03:49 PM | Link to this

Phil, are you joking? You can’t really be serious.

By Barker

April 13, 2006 03:50 PM | Link to this

BobG, why don’t you re-read Rick’s comments, because you have obviously missed the whole point. McKinney, like the rest of us, is an idividual and is responsible for her own actions. It is laughable that people want to put down Black people for voting someone like her into office, when predominately White districs continually re-elected people like Strom Thurmond and Jessie Helms. At least the people of the fourth district removed McKinney from office once, proving that they at least have the competency to do it, unlike their White counterparts. Also, you have not done in polling or asked every Black person how they feel about this issue, so it really doesn’t make any sense for you to say how we feel about this matter.

By BK

April 13, 2006 03:52 PM | Link to this

To RMA, In light of what we now know about the close association between Tom Delay’s staff & Jack Abramhoff, the lobbyist convicted of bribery, & who also is under investigation in Florida in connection with the mob-hit style murder of his business partner, by the way; not to mention his (Abramhoff’s) association with the purported 9/11 hijacker, Mohammed Atta, we might do well to demand a reinvestigation of the incident you mentioned, in which two Capitol police officers WERE KILLED IN TOM DELAY’s OFFICE. In reteospect, what was that really about: a random nut gone berserk, OR a message to SOMEONE CLOSE TO DELAY? By the way, don’t take my word for this; just google “Abramhoff+Mohammed Atta+Tom DeLay” & do the research yourself.

By Todd

April 13, 2006 03:57 PM | Link to this

Obviously, all people shouldn’t be lumped together over the behavior of just one person.

However, who are all the brainless voters voting to keep this woman anywhere near the public spotlight when she is such an idiot. I lived in Atlanta for a few years in the late 90’s and there couldn’t be a person who deserves and should wear a “STUPID” sign more than this woman.

By RebelYell

April 13, 2006 03:57 PM | Link to this

Good article Rick!!! I agree with Neal Boortz BEFORE he apologized and I have tried to tell yall once before that Bruce would argue with a signpost. If where you (bw) COME FROM is so great, WHY don’t you go back????? Shall we vote on it?????

By Hoobleegoobleemain

April 13, 2006 04:00 PM | Link to this

Ms. McKinney is more like a character in a bad sitcom. Big mouth, fake smile, and always trying to steal the scene. Only thing is, such a sorry sitcom would soon be cancelled but Ms. McKinney will likely be elected again and again.

By Mike

April 13, 2006 04:00 PM | Link to this

Its a real shame that this type of viewpoint does not get more exposure in the mainstream media. Frankly, this is exactly what I and so many others have known all along. African Americans, Blacks, People of Color or however they are described are just like white folks. There are some good ones, some bad ones and then the great silent majority that are so busy doing the things that make them the wonderful, responsible people that they are, they dont have time to combat this constant misrepresentation of their culture. Hollywood and many other influences would have us believe that blacks dont do anything but rap, shoot 9mms’and smoke crack all day.The same applies to whites, all white guys are either rednecks or scheming corporate scumbags bent on the destruction of the black race through crack or malt beverage products and targeted advertising. We need more responsible people of color that represent what we know is the majority of their fine and respected society to come forth and squelch the ludricous assertions of the fringe elements such as Cynthia McKinney and others that are for this forum too numerous to name. The same goes for whites. We need to make sure that fringe elements, racists, nuts and the general white trash element of our culture does not prevail as the dominant stereotype of what we are about. As is the case above, there are too many of these nuts too name in this forum. Your point on broad generalizations is a fact. Its also a fact that only people (from both sides) who are capable of the type of self examination and reasoned thought that the author expresses, will ever be able to grasp the concept.

Hats off to you sir.

Peace

By sw

April 13, 2006 04:07 PM | Link to this

All her new hairdo tell me is somewhere some poor horse has been shaved of his b’hole hair.

By Jack

April 13, 2006 04:07 PM | Link to this

don’t let people like mckinney bring division amoung american people. I do believe mckinney is a racist and thats sad. I am a white male and I am not racist, i even dated a black girl before. I am a marine corp veteran. Be in a fire fight in a real war and I bet you would not care what color or sex your fellow soldier beside you is. The military teaches respect for one anouther maybe we need to mandate a one to two year military stint for everyone after high school. Dont let people like mckinney start a civil war in our own country or divide us as people. Love people, take out color and origin and sex. And as far as “black churches”, i would never go to any church that teaches or silently demonstrates racism. Go to liberty church in powder springs, ga for a racist free church because that church will NOT condone any kind of racism or hatred. Racist people are ignorant, this world would be a better place if we would respect, love, communicate, and treat people like we ourselves want to be treated, no matter the skin color or origin or race or sex. My name is jack from canton georgia

By JRS Jr

April 13, 2006 04:08 PM | Link to this

Sadly Ms. McKinney only represents herself in Washington, and shows little concern for the citizens who have elected her. Anyone gullible enough to believe a capitol guard would show overt disregard for the respect owing to senators and representatives is slightly out of tune with reality. A guard in that capacity has a unique responsibility to EVERYONE in the building and has to demand the attention of anyone he is confronted with, black, white or pink. It is foolish to even expect them to look at a badge worn on the person, or to simply permit them in based on appearance. There should be more substantial proof of identity which would totally eliminate the possibility of the aledged agregious behavior. Shame on you Ms. McKinney, and so far I believe you have totally failed to address your apology to the one person you owe it to. Again, only seeking public show in a public way, with disregard for the humans around you. No one else should feel any embarrassment or responsibility for your behavior but they should realize your the wrong person for the important job you have.

By Barker

April 13, 2006 04:12 PM | Link to this

Joey, Rick is not talking about people standing by McKinney, he is talking about Black people feeling guilty because McKinney is Black. Throughout history, some White people and some Black people have acted like anything one Black person does is a reflection on the entire race. Employers have used this excuse as a reason for hiring hiring a White person instead of a Black person, people denying housing to Black people, and racial profiling. Many Black people have been taught that we should feel guilty or ashamed when another Black person does something wrong. But, why is this the case, as Rick said, it’s not a reflection on all White people when a white person does something wrong, so why should it be the case when a Black person is involved.

By SAG

April 13, 2006 04:15 PM | Link to this

She should go back to wearing her turban, most Jihadist such as her wear them. She’s eeked out way too much attention from this, albeit most of the press is bad, but to that carzy woman, she probably views this press as positive. Now will someone tell me, who killed Tupac? And is Threepac next?

By Whatever

April 13, 2006 04:16 PM | Link to this

Hey Barker, thank you for putting this thing back on the topic at hand. And you make a great point, which many just do not seem to grasp. But you know it won’t last for long……

By Candy

April 13, 2006 04:26 PM | Link to this

Very good points Rick - I agree with this article entirely. I understand your sister’s viewpoints, but I agree with your insight. No group of people share brains - we are all responsible for our own thoughts and actions.

I disappointed with McKinney’s actions recently- but overall, I respect the practical things she does- the fact that she takes up people and causes that other people would brush aside. My personal experience with her is that she took time out of her busy schedule to help my disabled mother (whom she does not know) resolve a tangled legal matter. It’s McKinney’s personal touch - and her ability to help many of the people in her district that many other politicians may ignore once they’ve got the vote. If McKinney is racially sensitive and suspicious - I can’t blame her for that either. Black people did not invent racism - they are simply wounded and reactive to it. I don’t know what her personal life experiences are but given the fact that she is older than me, I’m sure she experience much more blantant forms of racism than I have - that makes some people very defensive. America’s history cannot be erased - it is etched in the minds of the people like an abused child- all grown up. People behave as if all the resentment and suspicion has no roots.

Besides, for all those people so quick to call McKinney and other black politicians bigoted and a racist - I wonder how well your personal actions match with your public color-blindness. Would you flinch if your son or daughter brought home an African American spouse? Hmmmmmm….

By Joe

April 13, 2006 04:31 PM | Link to this

It’s absurd to think that she represents an entire race. I am white but in all the times I have read and heard of the things other white people do, never have I felt this reflected on the entire white population. Thats not to say what my family does doesn’t have some imapct on me, but in the case of McKinney, she is accountable for her actions, and she alone is. My friend and co-workers who are black roll their eyes at this the same way I do and never have I assumed they feel responsible.

By Amy

April 13, 2006 04:33 PM | Link to this

Cynthia Mckinney is an embarrasment to the State of Georgia but we knew that all along. The person I’m angry at is Denise Majette who ditched her constituents to run what was clearly going to be a failed campaign for Senate. I liked Denise until she abandoned the state of Georgia to be faced with the embarassment of having an incompetent, foolish, press-seeking person as one of our representatives in Congress.

By Candy

April 13, 2006 04:35 PM | Link to this

Oh yeah, and as for black people supporting “racist” like McKinney and Jesse Jackson. If they are racist - then what would you call many of our founding fathers and national heroes. White people haven’t stopped supporting historical figures just because they were severely racist - we have streets named after slave holders, professions brag about their contributions to their country, our kids are taught to praise them - when our kids were viewed as sub-human by these same people. The George Washingtons, the Thomas Jeffersons and yes - the Abraham Lincolns. And lets not talk about how many streets and landmarks pay homage to confederate “heroes”. Next time to questions why blacks support people who are so “racist” take a look at the dead presidents on your money.

By Jack

April 13, 2006 04:43 PM | Link to this

I would like to address the article by candy. You cannot hold on to the past whether it is a past from a society point of view or a personal past. The past should not give a person or group a reason for negative or bad behavior. Racism is crap, it is ignorance. The past, if it is a bad or negative past needs to be treated with therapy or buried forever. Racism should never be allowed in certian jobs or positions period. When the world quits seeing people for color or what sex they are, or where they are from, then we might can have a world that martin luther king jr desired. Cynthia Mckinney was wrong, she should be reprimanded and sorry but I do think she is racist and a person that is racist should not be in that position. white or black or mexican or chinese.ect.

By Jesse's Girl

April 13, 2006 04:45 PM | Link to this

It it so damn ridiculous to bring up the presidents on the money thing. Yes, this country has a checkered past. All countries do. And no one has said “all” black politicians are racist! That is absurd! You cannot be a completely honest God fearing person if you are in politics….its the oxymoron of all time! But McKinney is, as was her father! It isn’t speculation…it is absolute fact. And she no longer has the capacity to do any good, she has lost the faith of her constituents based on the posts here today. We need to educate our children in ways that bring about a new school of thought. You can change the world by changing policy…..lets start raising legislators instead of athletes!

By Eugene

April 13, 2006 04:46 PM | Link to this

Candy- I don’t care which founding fathers White people support. Frankly, that is not my concern. However, I am concerned about why we as a black people continue to re-elect people like Cynthia. She is such an embarrassment, and she couldn’t possibly find other Congressional members that want to work with her on real issues. We constantly vote for people based on emotion and their ability to be opinionated. Opinionated doesn’t necessarily equate to intelligence and common sense.

By Mark Davenport

April 13, 2006 04:51 PM | Link to this

Whoever—

Were you the guy that offered my son a 12- pack to edge his yard? He claimed to live in a $600K neighborhood but drove a pimped out 1980’s Honda Accord with a “fart pipe”? Assumed my son was the typical redneck white boy that would doing anything for a beer.

By the way, you keep making my point of how one pr two people can tarnish an entire race of people—-which is the thesis of Badie’s article.

MD

By Just Me

April 13, 2006 04:52 PM | Link to this

Eugene, thanks! You understand.

By Bruce Wilcox

April 13, 2006 04:54 PM | Link to this

Rebel and greg even my Lab is laughing at you guys. The brave security cop or Capitol cop grabbed her first. Remember this is suppose to be your high security area, you know where you wear a lapel pin. You even admitted you don’t have the complete story, none of us do. Was she distracted by staff or a cell phone and didn’t hear the poor excuse for an officer? Because I do not have the first hand knowledge of what actually went down, I correctly pointed out if someone grabbed ME what my reaction would be.

My Lab has to go back out, she’s laughing so hard she may have an accident.

By White Guy

April 13, 2006 04:59 PM | Link to this

I’m a white guy, and unfortunately Ms. McKinney does represent me. She was elected to do so. However, I don’t think I’m getting my money’s worth out of her. Shouldn’t she be legislating or something?

By dee

April 13, 2006 05:16 PM | Link to this

It’s sad to see that Rick’s editorial have taken the turn from polite comments on what he said to out and out hatred and bashing. This is ridiculous!

By Jeff

April 13, 2006 05:16 PM | Link to this

As an elected congresswoman of the State of Georgia, she is a representative. Thats why we call it the “House of Representatives”. She is not a representative of any blacks other than the ones included in the entire population who elected her. She tried to no avail to make this a fight of blacks against something or someone. Whites? Police? White police? Something more? Does she even know? Too bad nobody has backed her up. Maybe the voters will remember this the next time around and if they feel that she does not represent them (just like you, Rick), then why should they vote for her.

By Amazed (Independent Woman)

April 13, 2006 05:30 PM | Link to this

Jim D,

Every statement I made was clearly presented and has merit. There is nothing about my statement that needs to be adjusted.

I’ll make it clear to you: Don’t expect me to select the Black person of YOUR Choice, just because that black person happens to agree with the MAJORITY in this country.

I don’t care if she VOTES NO for everything, you might agree with. I have the right to agree with whomever I choose.

I MAKE MY DECISIONS, based upon my feelings about the TOPIC at hand. Not because the person looks like I DO.

Also, personal responsibility has an entirely different meaning when it comes to SOME PEOPLE. They agree with personal responsibility as long as it suites them. The moment personal responsibility has an impact on their lifestyle or income level, they make that issue, become their own cause. That’s when It’s NO LONGER an issue of PERSONAL RESPONSIBILTY. It’s a HOT BUTTON issue or a CRISIS that must be dealt with.

Look at how the CRACK epidemic was treated in the early stages and compare it to how the METH crisis is being handled.

PEACE JIM D - I’ll see you on GET SCHOOLED.

By BruceH

April 13, 2006 05:36 PM | Link to this

To reiterate my earlyier comments: Don’t forget several things: she avoided a security checkpoint, she was not wearing her identifing pin given to all members of Congress, she ignored repeated orders to stop, and she recently changed her appearance. Had she complied with the officer from the start, she could have proven her identity and been on her way. Instead she chose to strike the officer when restrained. Would anyone engaged in illegal activity not comply? She was lucky not to have been shot with a Taser, tackled, handcuffed, and forcefully lead away to be questioned off-site. I hope the officer persues civil action against her. The bottom line is she broke the law.

By Simon

April 13, 2006 05:37 PM | Link to this

Thank you for finally saying what needs to be said! I can not stand whenever a black person does something we all have to stand with them. I do not agree with her at all. When you are pulled over, the police deserve some respect. There are times you put yourself in harms way. NOT BECAUSE YOU BLACK BUT BECAUSE OF YOUR ACTIONS !!

By Justin

April 13, 2006 05:54 PM | Link to this

I don’t care about this Cynthia McKinney stuff. I just wish someone would grab the illegal immigrants at the border.

By BOB

April 13, 2006 06:08 PM | Link to this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPb0po2jzfg&feature=Discussed&page=1&t=t&f=b

they have video of the whole thing right here

By Red Neckerson

April 13, 2006 06:11 PM | Link to this

Anybody but me find it ironic she has a Scottish surname?

McKinney represents a certain point of view—and agree with it or not—a majority of people in her district agree with her.

She is the last of a dying breed of honest politicians— you know where she stands—- she doesn’t like white people and most white people(and quite a few black people judging from this blog) don’t like her. It’s that simple—no need to sugar coat it.

I find her candor refreshing in a perverse sort of way!!

Red Neckerson

By Mel S.

April 13, 2006 06:20 PM | Link to this

Cynthia McKinney has always been fast to pull the race card. So many people blame it all on the “white people”, but in all honesty, people bring it on themselves. A vast majority of Americans would like to move on into the present and future and quit reliving the past. But there are many, both black and white that will not let it go. But when a simple incident that could be avoided is blown out of perportion, it looks bad not only on women as a gender, but Georgian’s and American’s as a whole. It shows how ingnorant one person can be and instead of saying, “I’m sorry” or “Here is my identification” she goes and blows it up to something it never was. First of all, no one single officer should ever be responsible for remembering one person by face or name. In my industry when you see the same faces over and over, sometimes you dont remember names. And when you alter the appearance, you definately wont remember. Truth be told I wouldn’t have recognized her with out her signature braids.

But to everyone….Quit blaming your own ingnorance on one race or the other. Get over it! We can’t change the past…only work on improving the future.

By Nunya

April 13, 2006 06:58 PM | Link to this

Mckinney’s screams of racism when caught doing wrong is the current mainstream position for black americans. You have grown past it but 90% of blacks would have scream racism as well- knowing they were wrong. In America today, it’s guilty but black.

Therefore, you are a racist if you hold me to the higher standard of ethical behavior to all.

By Caitlin

April 13, 2006 07:10 PM | Link to this

It’s a shame how so many people just miss the point of this article. We have people who say they agree with Rick, but then point out that McKinney recieved support from all Black people, which is a huge lie. Her speech last Thursday was totally do to the fact that she was not getting a lot of support, and she was basically pushed into doing it by the Congressional Black Caucus. But, we still have people saying that Black people weren’t loud enough in criticizing her. Maybe those who are making that claim can tell us how many Black people have to criticize her to make it alright for you.

Also, even thugh this is of the topic, McKinney was elected to represent her constituents and not anyone else. She is not there to get whitey, or to agree with the majority. Her responsibility is to the people who elected her, and to nobody else. Why some people can’t get that is beyond me.

By Ella

April 13, 2006 07:19 PM | Link to this

It’s funny that so many White people on this forum talk about Black people not letting go of racism, but they can’t do this without expressing their own racist and bigoted points of view. Actually, it’s not funny, its just sad.

To the person that said that 90% of the Black people in this country think like Cynthia McKinney, how do you know that, did you do any polls, that is a totally stupid statement to make, especially since you can’t back it up with facts. Maybe the Black people you know or have talked to or know feel that way, but I’m pretty sure you have never spoken to anywhere near 90% if tge Black people in this country.

Look, I won’t blame all White people because Black people recieve longer jail sentences than Whites even if they commit the same crimes, or because Black people are more likely to be sentenced to death than Whites, so why don’t you take a hint from this article and don’t attempt to speak for all Black people or attempt to analyze how all Black people think and feel.

Also, to the people who keep bringing up the Duke case, they even said on SportsCenter yesterday, that if the situation was reversed and it was an all Black team and and White victim, the whole team would be in jail. The police wouldn’t have waited 8 days before they searched the crime scene. And a high power attorney would not be on the defenses side.

By Donald

April 13, 2006 07:23 PM | Link to this

Even after her public apology (if you can even call it that), I do feel a sense of embarrassment because she is representing Georgia to the rest of the country and the world. I hate for anyone to make our state or our race look bad. Her actions are a reflection of how non-blacks perceive us—blacks always cry racism as an substitute for hard work and as an excuse for wrong behavior. What she fails to realize is her actions are a result of her arrogance and sense of entitlement. Nothing more. It is mind-boggling how she continues to get elected biannually when is an ineffective congresswoman that none of her colleagues take seriously because of her race card-playing antics. Yet and still, the same constituents she would thumb her nose at if she saw them on the street continue to vote for her. Amazing! If the 4th Congressional District constituents vote for her again come re-election time, they should be ashamed and embarrassed.

By David Bruce

April 13, 2006 07:34 PM | Link to this

I’m willing to forgive and forget. She, like everyone else in Washington, let her ego get in the way of common sense. She finally apologized, and that’s good enough for me. Her actions are human, as we all have been there at one time or another.

Tom Delay and McVeigh do belong in the same sentence, as neither one has admitted any wrongdoing or apologized, even after being caught redhanded.

By David Bruce

April 13, 2006 07:38 PM | Link to this

Oh and the white people (I am one of them) have plenty more to be ashamed of- re-electing a liar and leader of the most corrupt administration in the history of the American government. McKinney went off and slapped one person, who lived to tell about.

Bush has the blood of over 1500 American soldiers and over 25000 Iraqi civilians on his hands, as well as causing over 25000 American casualties. He has destroyed American values and credibity in only six years.

That’s news, and that’s something to be ashamed of.

By anita j

April 13, 2006 08:07 PM | Link to this

David Bruce: I am human too but I have not assaulted anyone. Changing the focus to Bush from McKinney is pure spin. We are discussing McKinney. She’s a dirt bag, always has been. Her voting record speaks for itself. She’s toast —she’s gone. I hope we see her on the next “Cops” episode, hogtied.

By BruceH

April 13, 2006 08:12 PM | Link to this

I wish everyone would stop downplaying and sugar-coating this event with words like slapped, and saying she apologized. She struck a police officer, not a security guard. That is called assault. It is against the law. She should have been arrested, charged, and had a trial scheduled. Just because she said she was sorry (very incincerly) does not mean she can walk. If you or I, or any other citizen, did what she did, we’d have been locked up pronto.

By greg

April 13, 2006 08:22 PM | Link to this

Boy, you got me again there, Bruce. Your clearly stated facts have won me over. You have clearly indicated to all of us what big, bad Brucie’s reaction would be if HE got grabbed by the po-po. I’ll tell you what would have happened, he man; you would have gotten your butt handed to you, just like you would on the street. And if your Lab has an accident in the house, it will be not much more full of sh_ _ than it already is.

By Richard

April 13, 2006 08:22 PM | Link to this

Well, the 4th District is certainly her “flock”. McKinney is a nasty, negative embarrassment to us all - and so is the 4th District!

By Eric

April 13, 2006 08:30 PM | Link to this

Okay people…here’s the REAL DEAL:

$$$MONEY$$$

Politicians and Preachers love the stuff. How can a person who “works for the people” or “helps the poor and disadvantaged” go around using those phrases when they themselves go eating at fancy restaurants, hang out with wealthy people, and drive/ride in luxury cars? The only time you see then in the poor neighborhoods is at election time. The “evil” republicans don’t have an exclusive franchise on this kind of hypocracy!

Ever notice that the riffraff doesn’t come out of the closet…until they need “contributions”??? I need not mention the obvious names of these modern day jacklegs and grifters (“Christians” or Muslims)….they are the ones who send out mass mailings to the black community about the “evils” happening, and how a “contribution” to their cause or “church” will help.

Such crooks are easily elected into public office or into the pulpit by a congregation when the majority are weak-minded and are led to believe by these con-artists that they cannot function in today’s world without a handout or “reparation” in some form. This comes about from outright lies that are spread by these self-serving politicians and preacher that lead the weak-minded to actually believe that they cannot make decisions or think for themselves.

Its time for decent, proud black men and women to stand up for themselves, and cast off the shackles of alledged “victimization” that these evil, self-serving hacks use to keep the conflict between blacks, whites, hispanics, asians, and other races and creed going. Besides, without this constant media attention seeking bunch…what would these Politicians, Preachers, and Imans have to do?

Yep, that’s right. Get a REAL job like everyone else!

By Stacey

April 13, 2006 08:33 PM | Link to this

Hello people! Am I the only one that read the first article that AJC printed that was originally written. The police officer himself stated that he came at her from behind and grabbed her elbow and she swung around it hit him. Do you seriously think she walked up to the man and hit him in the head? And also, if I remember correctly the article also said that they were not sure what he was hit with or if he was hit with anything at all. It’s kind of sad because I have never read this information anywhere else and this has really gotten out of hand. I can tell you of several people who were in instances where someone came up on them from behind and they swung around and him them. McKinney is a politician, perhaps he frightened her? I do not believe that she walked up to the man and hit him. Also, it stated that they were not required to wear the pin, SEVERAL TIMES. I bet there were several politicians that walked through without a pin on. Everyone acts as if Cynthia McKinney was the only one without a pin. I am a firm believer of the saying one is innocent until proven guilty. And I am so tired of everything being overdramatized by the American media. Believing everything that you read is just like looking through a dark glass. I have heard soooo many different versions of this story that things just do not add up. I do not believe everything people have to say because if you look in the news and you look on the TV shows you can see that the whole country is full of liars and very deceitful. Let them prove their case in court!

By THE MOMMA

April 13, 2006 08:42 PM | Link to this

I first want to see to the writer, THANK YOU!! This manner should be over. I hope people can all one day stop with this race card or racist thinking. I just wanted say thank you and I hope more people will take a minute and read this story. Thank you!

By BruceH

April 13, 2006 08:50 PM | Link to this

Hey Greg, idiot. Read the name. I’m not Mr. Wilcox, although to you I guess identity does’nt really matter, does it. The cop should have slammed her, period. And were it me, I wouldn’t have struck him Big Bad Greg.

By Bruce Wilcox

April 13, 2006 09:01 PM | Link to this

It still amazes me how without anyone here knowing the real facts, while some believe they are experts, can make the inane comments they have. A Congress member or a police officer are still nothing but human, doesn’t matter if they carry a title or a badge. There is good and bad on both sides, we hear little about the officer, what if he’s like the cops in New Orleans that beat a guy senseless for no reason? Only a few considered that fact.

As far as this being a high security check point, for one, if it was everyone should pass through the medal detector, two a lapel pin as an i.d. is laughable, no photo, no district number and could be used by anyone that a Congress member gives it to. Tell me in a crowd with a bunch of lapel pins going by, how can you tell if they’re real or if the person wearing it is who it should be? Remember this is a suppose by some a high security check-point, is it any wonder why they can’t control the boarders?

Add things like noise level, was the person distracted, did the officer i.d. himself and speak loudly enough to be understood? None of us know except what the media feds us, some gooble it up, some wait for the facts, I’ll wait for the facts to come out.

As far as the personal attacks, I enjoy them, it means I hit a nerve and it’s the only defense you have to offer.

By Donald

April 13, 2006 09:04 PM | Link to this

This is to Nunya. You are just as bad as Cynthia McKinney and others like her. You and she are a big part of the problem in America. You are just on the other end of the spectrum. That was a totally ignorant comment you made. Ninety percent? What factual data are you basing that on? Most blacks have let go of racism but you have not let go of your bigoted views. The handful of blacks you may or may not have encountered in your life does not include most. You definitely need to get out more or stop watching so much television. Most blacks scream racism when they know they are wrong? Want to know what I do when I am wrong? Accept the consequences. Want to know what my family does? Accept the consequences. Want to know what I am teaching my kids? I teach them to (drum roll)—accept the consequences. I also teach them hard work, perseverance, and education will take them wherever they want to go in life. I tell them racism exists but it is not a factor in how successful they will be in life. I challenge you to teach your kids better than you obviously have been taught. Better yet, I hope they learn their code of ethics from someone else. The brand you are selling is damaged beyond repair.

By Just Me

April 13, 2006 09:07 PM | Link to this

Stacey - The post here is not about the AJC article. It’s about the story Rick Badie wrote above. Should Rick sister feel McKinney is an embarrassment to the black race the black race?

I feel she is only responsible for embarrassing herself.

By The Dean

April 13, 2006 09:16 PM | Link to this

She a stankin’ dirty ho and nuthin’ mo!

By Todd

April 13, 2006 09:38 PM | Link to this

Gadzooks…I’m white and I have to be honest…your a complete a*****!! Your the white equivalent of Cynthia Mckinny…wise up dumb a*! Now your making the white race look bad!

By BruceH

April 13, 2006 09:42 PM | Link to this

Todd, you sure that was a white person?

By JockEwing

April 13, 2006 09:43 PM | Link to this

Just like her daddy. A hothead that plays the race card everytime. This is 2006 and until people like her realize playing that card today only make her look foolish and takes away all the gains that have been made over the years.

I say grow up and take responsibility for your actions and quit looking to blame someone else or expect someone else to pave the way for you.

By Blonsky

April 13, 2006 10:34 PM | Link to this

The people who elect McKinney are effectively going without representation in Congress. McKinney is basically a non-entity there, with no respect from either party. That is not going to change, especially now. The people who vote for her out of stupidity or ignorance, and think they are getting one over on people in power, are only hurting themselves.

By candy

April 13, 2006 11:30 PM | Link to this

By Jesse’s Girl “It it so damn ridiculous to bring up the presidents on the money thing”

Is it now? Is it ridiculous to notice that our “checkered past” is stamped all over our “checkered present.” I think it shows this countries failure to redress the mistakes of the past…it shows how it is perpetuated, accepted, silently allowed. Imagine a modern Germany - with Hitler’s face plastered on the money. It wouldn’t happen would it? So why are people who hated, murdered and mutilated Indians and Africans steal seen as national heroes - while we’re so quick to denounce people like McKinnley as racist and stupid? It’s just a thought.

By Barker

April 14, 2006 12:09 AM | Link to this

Candy, we have to let go of the notion that just because Some White people do something that is wrong, that gives Black people permission to do the same things. The problem isn’t that people want to hold Cynthia McKinney responsible for her actions, it’s that we don’t hold everyone responsible for their actions no matter what race they are. We should discuss the rascist pasts of this countries founders, it doesn’t matter that racism was more accepted in those days, but that still doesn’t excuse Cynthia McKinney or anyone else for their own actions.

Racism, oppression, and prejudice have formed this country, but at some point we have to say that we are not going to let those things effect the way that we act, or the way that we see ourselves, or the way that we treat other people.

By sj

April 14, 2006 12:19 AM | Link to this

After reading several of the comments on this blog, we all have a very long way to go with race relations in this country. Although I’m no fan of Cynthia McKinney or her misguided politics, I’m more insulted by some of the vile, insensitive and flat- out racist comments posted by some of the readers on this blog. Rick Badie is absolutely correct that McKinney’s actions are a reflection on her, not the entire race. I wish more people would understand that.

By Young Jeezy

April 14, 2006 01:38 AM | Link to this

I wish people would be intelligent enough to equate McKinney’s actions with only her, and not the black race. Unfortunately, that’s the reality not just for black people, but for ALL minorities. If you walk by 3 white guys who smells bad, you just think they have too much B.O., but if you walk by 3 Hispanics who smell bad you start equating it with their race. If you go into 3 convenience stores with white clerks, you’re not going to stereotype them, but if you go into 3 convenience stores with Indian clerks, you are going to start thinking every convenience store is owned by an Indian. I’m not criticizing anyone, I’m just saying it’s human nature to think that way. Chris Rock once said “When you are white, you represent yourself, but when you are black, you represent your whole race.” This is true not just for black people, but for Asians, Hispanics, gays, black people, or any other minority. It’s not a good thing, but it’s the reality.

By R. Johnson

April 14, 2006 01:47 AM | Link to this

Rev. Jessie Jackson, Rev. Lowery, Rev Sharpton. Do you see an correlation here people? Shake down artists just trying to hang on to the past. Now we have Cynthia McKinney using blood money from terriorist sources to return to congress and spew her hatred of America. I say convict her of a Felony, remove her sorry a* from Congress and prevent her from traveling outside the US. She is simply a traitor and deserves our condemnation.

By 4th Dis Resident

April 14, 2006 03:46 AM | Link to this

The real issue in the McKinney matter is security. After billions to secure and fortify the DC government complex, it all boils down to whether or not one has on the an easily duplicated piece of jewelry allows bypassing security to gain entry to the most vulnerable portions of the DC Government Complex. Forget that prior to this, one could look on CSPAN and observed that very few members of Congress were wearing the now infamous pin. Forget the fact there were other officers at that Checkpoint and nothing has been said as to whether or not they recognized McKinney. Forget the fact it is admited she was able to, by all accounts did, walk around a security monitor and had to be followed while, like a Keystone Cop, an officer called out begging her to stop. Regarding the race issue, why is it all of the Officers, past and present who fail to recognize her, are White. And while we’re at it, let’s just forget the Vice President shot a man, who almost died from complications, and has never even been investigated or charged. Lastly, when was the last time you saw a Grand Jury hearing in less than 6 days after the event. I am embarrassed by the lack of thought and investigation into the security aspects of the McKinney incident by the media.

Hey lets just forget the fact in less than 2 years she has brought over 26 million just for road improvments, not including funding for improvements on I-20,’ is sponsoring NYAC, a program which will result in the employment of thousands of youths in not only her district but throughout the country; brought millions in to save Arbian Mountain Nature Preserve and other accomplishments which seem to deliberately go unnoticed. By the way, when we speak of Memorial Drive and Buford Highway, I think the real question should be wehere did the millions in Federal funds she obtained for projects along these and other 4th District streets go. But then again, the real issue will never be whether or not she has been a productive member of Congress, it will always be her hair. The real embarassment here is a lack of security and the fact security after being repreatedly shown her picture and its posting in their precinct still did not recognize her four month old hairstyle. And most importantly, why has every other issue in government been overlooked while we discuss this one. I live in the 4th and I will continute to not only support her but vote for her because I check out the facts and know the accomplishments.

By Lewis

April 14, 2006 06:32 AM | Link to this

There will ALWAYS be prejudice in the world. Have you ever seen a cat dating a dog? It’s built in to our DNA. Humans are pack animals by instinct. Granted McKinney is a “nutcase”, but she never-the-less does define herself as a member of a “group/pack” and then claim that her “group” has been discriminated against. She should be impeached!

By tash

April 14, 2006 07:05 AM | Link to this

I am a white woman who can not imagine judging a race on what one self pitying, self worshipping woman did. Just as I do not judge all women on what she did. NO race sex or religion should be judged on the actions of those extremists like McKInney. Her choice to make it racial was nothing more than trying to avoid admitting she did a wrong. She had to come up with some reason for her bad behaivor so she turned to what she always had, blaming someone else. She got no support from other democrats who serve with her, of any color, and that alone should show us that even THEY know her actions are nothing more than her inability to take personal responsibility for her actions. This is not a race thing, this is a bad parenting thing. And that happens in all races. I read many reports of others who had not worn their lapel pins, both Democrats and Republicans, they were stopped they were asked to identify themselves and all complied. But because she feels that SHE should be recognized, how DARE they stop HER! This type of overblown ego is her problem and hers alone, not a race’s, not a gender’s but McKinney’s and her bad parental infulence!

By Dale

April 14, 2006 07:22 AM | Link to this

We are a mixed race family that recently moved from the Pacific NW to the ATL. As much as some of your white readers and some African American readers admit to the Congresswoman’s own personal responsibility, I find it a joke to act as if racism is just an apparition. Even here when I look at all of the opportunities, seldom do you see African Americans actually heading up businesses unless it is their own. How many times was David Duke re-elected? Didn’t he run for President and get thousands of votes. Please don’t be naive. Racism DOES exist and thrive. From BOTH sides.

By RU

April 14, 2006 07:30 AM | Link to this

To all of you that brought up the “white” race to make your point, I say you have a touch of racism in your heart…mckinney should be an embarassment to her district & the fools that voted her back in office, those supporters knew what a dingbat racist she is and now we have insight to the hearts of her supporters.

By Woodie

April 14, 2006 07:46 AM | Link to this

Nicely said Mr. Badie. Nobody can get away with striking a police officer, not even a respected member of congress. Obviously she was having a bad hair day but the excuses she used only served to cheapen her and the body she represents.

By Mary Blanchard

April 14, 2006 07:53 AM | Link to this

I agree with you, Mr. Badie. You can only put shame on yourself. I was brought up in the 50’s by parents who taught me to respect ALL people and the law. Thank you for your remarks.

By karyl

April 14, 2006 07:58 AM | Link to this

As I read some of the previous comments, I though about one thing. This is not able Representative McKinney being recognized. It is about safety…her safety. If they let Representative McKinney get by her actions, will the Capitol Hill police be able to stop and detain anyone? No. Due to the hatred that is aimed at Americans today, the system can not and should not be selective. If Represenative McKinney kept with her original statement, the situation would have probably died on its own. No, she had to keep it in the news because of her need to be in the news. Now she has forced the police and DA’s hand by daring them to act. If the grand jury doesn’t do anything, the security at any government build will be a farce. How can security rules be enforced for some and not for others?

The other question I have is would Representative McKinney responded in this manner if the police person was a black officer? If the situation was exactly the same with that one exception, would she, her clery and actor friends respond in the same manner?

By tash

April 14, 2006 08:06 AM | Link to this

Dale, absolutely racism exists. Not for one minute would I deny that. But this was not the case with Ms Mckinney. She chose to use it because she falsely believed she would get more people to run to her defense if she did. She was mistaken and hence had to bite her tongue and apologize.

By Mark

April 14, 2006 08:14 AM | Link to this

Thank you for articulating this belief. I am a proud southerner, steeped in the values that comprise our culture. Chief amoung my values is our belief in self-determination and self-respect and love for my fellow man. I cannot be true to my heritage unless I assume responsibility for my own actions and view the actions of others as their own personal choice.

Racisism will not be eliminated until our nation embraces the belief that sterotyping a group, regardless of ethnicity, culture or religion, is ridiculous. Likewise the practice of blaming one’s misfortune on something other than our own behavior or the circumstance we place ourselves in is ridiculous.

Thanks for being a voice of reason in this crazy world.

By Ben T. Wood

April 14, 2006 08:16 AM | Link to this

I understand that you may feel it doesn’t reflect on the black race. Unfortunately everything one does reflects on the particular segment of society that one represents. When caucasians do something they are called “whitey” by one segment; when the shameless traitor Cynthia McKinney does it she is also a representative and will be viewed as such by many of us of a different color. The problem stems from my perceived responsibility for what my grandparents or great-grandparents did… so you cannot have it both way. If I am responsible, and my generation is responsible, then so is McKinney responsible and a reflection on her peers. Cynthia McKinney is as much a representative of a portion of the current black culture as is Notorius Big was a representative of the gangster rap scene. And the message here is that of Bill Cosby to some degree…. “Physician heal thyself” I believe is the appropriate terminolgy.

By Atl Pearl Girl

April 14, 2006 08:40 AM | Link to this

McKinney is an embarressment ‘PERIOD’. To women, to the black race, to human race in general. Pathetic. Someone who has been lifted to a position to do ‘good’ but has taken the race relations back a few good miles because of this. Her reputation is finito, and I hope that when people vote, they will show her in the black community, that just because you’re the black candidate, you ‘won’t get the vote’, but people will vote on someone with morals, integrity and does not have an ego the size of a small planet, and someone who doesn’t have a hidden/secret agenda. ::::stepping off my soapbox for the morning:::::::Where’s my coffee????

By Sir Jesse

April 14, 2006 08:59 AM | Link to this

Cynthia Rocks! It can’t be easy working in the Repiblican dominated snake-pit everyday…and the inconsistencies of the security enforcement has opened them up for controversy, if you look @ the history of who has been stopped without a badge & who has not. I say, give Cynthia a break…stop casting stones & demand to see the video of the incident if you are doubting this dedicated lawmaker! I stand behind you Cynthia & I’m proud to be from your district! :>) SJ

By John

April 14, 2006 09:03 AM | Link to this

She is in my district, and I wish I thought she will be voted out this year, but I know better because I am convinced that the black voters of this district will continue to elect her because they believe that her voice, while shrill and vitriolic, is better than one that is viewed as compliant and passive. Her actions in the security incident were downright reprehensible. She hurt the Democratic party at a time when solidarity and unity of mission were critical, but the sad thing is that she doesn’t care. She is there for Cynthia. A bill introduced to investigate the death of Tupac for FBI complicity? PLEASE tell me Cynthia that you are in Washington for something more serious than that! The next thing you’ll be doing is introducing a bill that suggests the CIA poisoned Michael Jackson with something that made his skin get pale. This woman is an out and out embarrassment. And her “apology” to Congress was a JOKE. She wasn’t sorry for anything but the fact that she couldn’t get any other members of Congress to go along with her whole victim thing. The joke is on YOU, Miss McKinney!

By t

April 14, 2006 09:15 AM | Link to this

This isn’t a racial issue. Cynthia McKinney is trying to make it one to justify her improper actions. Her actions should make her constituents acutely aware of her methods and purposes. Her life is about race and racism, not about fair equitable treatment for all without regard for race. Let’s see this thing for what it is and move on. Vote her out and put someone else in that will act appropriately, take responsibility for their actions and not blame their mistakes on race.

By Mario S.

April 14, 2006 09:17 AM | Link to this

Rick, I certainly agree with your viewpoint. I wish that you message was national and that others were as well informed as you are. I think that McKinney is an embarassment, but not as a reflection on African-Americans. I think she completely embarassed herself only.

She only used the race card when she learned that she could possibly be charged for the incident. There was nothing racial about this incident. McKinney should have stopped for the 10 seconds that it would take to show her congressinal badge and the altercation would have been prevented. McKinney chose to embarass herself, but not African-Americans as a whole.

The question that begs to be asked is will she be re-elected. The answer is probably yes. Although McKinney has only introduced one piece of legislation since returning to office, she illegally used congressional funds to fly singer Issac Hayes to a fundraiser in Stone Mountain, she will still find herself in Washington for another 2 years. Sadly, this is reality.

By tash

April 14, 2006 09:21 AM | Link to this

“sir” jesse….I have looked at who has been stopped, dems AND repubs…whites as well as blacks. Educate yourself before you attempt to propogate what mckinney herself couldn’t pull off.

By RebelYell

April 14, 2006 09:30 AM | Link to this

Rick Badie is right, Greg is right and I am right!!! …brucie wilcocks is laughing - most likely because he is off his medication and My Lab can kick your lab’s a*!!!!

By stayinvolved

April 14, 2006 09:32 AM | Link to this

I am baffled as to how in this day and age McKinney can say the things she does and still get elected. I will never forget her attorney getting on national television to defend her and calling DeLay a “rich white boy”.
Not a supporter of Delays, but can you imagine the headlines if Tom Delays attorney appeared and made a similar comment about a black member of Congress. She truly is an embarrassment to all of Georgia.

By Richard

April 14, 2006 09:32 AM | Link to this

I think it is very strange that you would compare Cynthia McKinney with Timothy McVeigh and Tom DeLay. While I find both of the “white men” deplorable, neither man’s failure as human beings centers on racism so any comparison with McKinney is nonsensical. McKinney does much more than embarrass blacks, she insults them. When a woman with such status and power as a Unites States congresswoman stoops so low as to charge racism and sexual assault [I guess that is what the euphemism “inappropriate touching” actually means], she makes a fool of herself in this particular situation [a white police officer supposedly recognizes a congresswoman and jumps on this prime opportunity to “feel her up” in full public view — get a life if you believe that] and she diminishes the believability of other black women who have legitimate complaints. This is really how she “embarrasses” the black race.

By Al D

April 14, 2006 09:37 AM | Link to this

I think we as individuals should accept responsibility for whatever occurs in our lives…Cynthia you’re no different; regardless. Moreover, make no person your excape goat.

Someone in our government has gone through great length to establish security for all people…not just a few. Accept and respect the system. If you’re not happy with it…change it; you’re the Politician.

By Jill

April 14, 2006 09:39 AM | Link to this

When you are impotent as well as ineffective as an elected leader and you know that your core support will support you no matter how big of a fool you come off as being, what does she have to lose? She has gotten a lot of press from this incident, albeit most if it if not all is negative, its still press. Its press for a woman whose only piece of legislation is an inquiry into the death of a rapper. What she has done is to make this lifelong Democrat very skeptical now and in the future when I hear what I heard her say…” female, black..” She has done a great deal of harm to both women and blacks because of this. She is single-handily making it almost impossible to convince people that race very well may be an issue in some incidents. I would have liked the voices of elected black officials and clery, and not just the ones from her district, more in concert with a public condemnation of her actions. She is a sad and pitiful excuse for an eleted balck female into congress, what wasted potential. Can you imagine Dr. Rice doing this? Heavens no, never.

By Don C

April 14, 2006 09:41 AM | Link to this

It is easy to ignore the race, creed or national origin of a miscreant, to dismiss their violation of social or moral codes as an individual’s act as their personal conduct. However, those racial stereotypes are brought to the attention of all when they seek absolution by waving the bloody flag of racism to deflect criticism from their actions. Ms McKinney was not stopped the Capitol policeman because she is black. And she should not be prosecuted or on that basis either. She should be treated like any other person who assaults a public servant while performing their duties. Let the Grand Jury indict her and send her to jail for her crime. It is time for her and all politicians to see they too are subject to the laws they have created.

By The King

April 14, 2006 09:42 AM | Link to this

Had Mckinney done nothing but cooperated with the officer and then alleged racial profiling or discrimination or that fact that he was an idiot, I’d have been more inclined to consider her point of view.

Her reaction is where she loses standing in my opinion. Two wrongs do not make a right, it just means I have 2 people in the wrong - 1 doing his job, the other who’s interfering with an officer doing his job.

For the good or bad, we’re a country of laws and the vast majority of us abide by those same laws. We additionally agree that police officers are duly appointed people entrusted with upholding the law. Currently it is a crime to assault a police officer, hence C.Mckinney has broken the law. Whether or not you think the Capitol Hill Police are doing a good job, are corrupt, incompetent.. whatever doesn’t change the fact that she struck a cop.

By Nunya

April 14, 2006 10:05 AM | Link to this

Hi Donald,

Since you are an ethical person, why don’t you start the ball rolling and repudiate Cynthia Mckinney for attempting to intimidate the cop and anyone white who questioned her with the label of racist when she got caught committing a crime.

And I’m sure you remember how Jesse Jackson threatened to call the media ‘racists’ when they exposed his affair and out of wedlock child.

This tactic of threatening people with the racist label to avoid accepting the consequences of our poor decisions is old hat and vile.

Group identity is a terrible drug.

By Dee

April 14, 2006 10:07 AM | Link to this

Cynthia McKinney is an embarrassment to the human race. Her actions show a spoiled, irresponsible snob. She believes that she is beyond all commom rules. This isn’t black or white (unless she creates it). This is her being Cynthia. She is just mean.

By Karl Faerber

April 14, 2006 10:32 AM | Link to this

Both you and your sister are correct, however in this instance the issue of race was brought up by McK, as a defense, and that embarassed me as a Georgian and a person. There are those out there who are persecuted for their race, McK is not one of them.

By Jesse's Girl

April 14, 2006 10:33 AM | Link to this

I sincerely hope that the powers that be in Ga and Washington make it clear to Ms. McKinney that she should not seek re-election. It is no secret that one can be “persuaded” to do so for the good of the constituency. There needs to be a fresh face in that office. One that can bring back some modecum of grace and dignity. Certainly the inner circle of this lame representative can see that alligning with her yet again would be political suicide. And Candy….I noticed you replied to one of my posts. Why must you continually refer to the past when all that matters is the here and now? We need to teach the new generations that not all things in America’s past were good and decent. But it is what it is and we need to focus our attention on raising educated children….children who don’t want to know if you want fries with that! Children who can go into the 4th district (or any for that matter ) and change lives, policy, the nation!

By Joe

April 14, 2006 10:35 AM | Link to this

Cynthia’s strength is in numbers, not in clout or infulence. I had the misfortune to help with security at one of politcal rallies. Many people ask what type of person supports her. Go to one of campaign pep-rallies and you’ll see what she represents. She has two types of supporters; those who make a good living on entitlement and those you lock your car doors when you see them. It’s the truth.

By Bill

April 14, 2006 10:57 AM | Link to this

You know, why not just get over all this and just require everyone to either wear the appropriate ID, or pass through security. After 9-11, it just makes sense. Who could possibly object? Terrorists?

By time for the truth

April 14, 2006 10:57 AM | Link to this

McKinney is unquestionably a nasty racist, she cynically manipulates the large, largely moronic black underclass element in her district and with the absurd, unquestioning backing of a bunch of (mostly white) far leftist liberals this mouthy aggressive black “feminazi” oozes her way back into congress.

Hopefully this sorry situation will end in November if a proper candidate emerges in the primary to challenge her. A reasonable black male/female democrat must exist in her district. Clearly all Republicans, independents and moderate democrats need to tactically vote her out in the primary. Having an arrogant black racist/bigot (she is clearly both) who aggressivelky flouts all the rules represent you is unacceptable and hardly helps your district poltically.

The usual local and national well known black civil rights whores will always support her and will always keep the shrill, divisive anti-white rhetoric going because their collective livelihood and powerbase needs it. Until blacks see through this now hollow racial scam and reject it completely the likes of McKinney and Sharptongue and Jackasson will always rake in the urban dollars and screech about whitey in the witless, pandering liberal media.

Ordinary blacks need to take control of their destiny, they will never manage this until they kick out the racists and bigots and self serving so called leaders who are ABSOLUTELY only in it for themselves. Its a question of courage and vision, something that the black community (overall) is clearly lacking in. Hence the unremitting urban yoof crime, dead beat fathers and the undeniable general indifference to the status quo in way too many urban “hoods”.

Happily McKinney is (ironically) actually helping raise awareness of this endemic problem, she is but one of many toxic problems that have yet to be meaningfully confronted.

By Fuzzy

April 14, 2006 10:58 AM | Link to this

Rick..you sister is correct but it goes even further. McKinney is an embarrassment not only to the black race but to all of us! I am so sick of her and her following always playing the race-card at the drop of a hat. Everything is racial with her because that is all she has to stand on! I pity her constituents for not having the ability to see through her. Can anyone name one bill she has sponsored that helps her district? Of course she is working hard to find out who murdered Tupac…maybe she shout team up with O.J. and the Ramsey’s?? Please DO NOT re-elect her to office!!!!!

By Jesse's Girl

April 14, 2006 11:01 AM | Link to this

Oh and another thing Candy…no one has randomly denounced McKinney as a racist. She has literally said these things in public forums. The woman panders..plane and simple….were she to address a room full of white leaders, she would tailor her remarks for that group as well. She speaks an opportunistic truth. And in my humble opinion, she IS stupid. She has less sense than a peice of toast.

By Hoser

April 14, 2006 11:25 AM | Link to this

Good points . Unfortunately , everytime Cynthia pulls a boneheaded move ( and she has pulled quite a few , ) Her constituency re-elects her to office ,in effect validating her actions . Sure , she is not representative of all blacks but , there needs to be a united front to get her out of office and end our national embarrassment once and for all.

By Gary

April 14, 2006 11:28 AM | Link to this

Thanks for taking the time to share the conversation you held with your sister recently.

A number of years ago I met Colin Powell who related similar experiences as a child. The worst thing for him to endure was when his parents felt he had brought shame to the family by his actions. It sounds like you and your siblings were blessed with a strong foundation.

I too found myself disgusted with Cynthia’s post-event position and racial profiling campaign & I agree that she does not speak for every black american, but… as our elected official, she SPEAKS to the greater American public as OUR representative. (and to the entire world thanks to CNN) As a citizen of Georgia, it matters not if you are Black or White, Hispanic,Asian,etc. we are all impacted by the actions of our leaders. Cynthia whipped up divisiveness and still has not apologized to the citizens of this fine state for HER actions, post-event. If she has done anything of lasting value, it was not for the people she represents, but for the opposing political party to whom she has provided fodder to further their agendas.

Cynthia does not embody the spirit of the great Dr. King. His “dreams” were of unity and equality. Perhaps there is a “dream” where Cynthia prevails. In Georgia we call these dreams “nightmares”…..

By Anna M Long

April 14, 2006 11:43 AM | Link to this

Black people that stand up for their rights are always singled out and call racist: What Rep Mckinney done was keeping her peace by minding her own business, remember reader’s the police stopped her, thinking that she is just another black woman that he could pick on with his authority has being a white police officer. Look at the facts of a person before you start judging any one, GOD our heavenly father will be final judge over all. If this was Hilary Rothen Clinton this will be another story and not racism.

By time for the truth

April 14, 2006 11:58 AM | Link to this

to Ms Long …

You are a blatant racist love … and decidedly obtuse. Your pathetic post is also full of lies/distortions. McKinney assaulted the cop - she was “not keeping her peace”. He stopped her simply because she deliberately flouted ALL the rules she knew full well applied to EVERYBODY. As for your racebaiting drivel about “she is just another black woman that he could pick on with his authority has being a white police officer” - this is too funny!!!

The “facts” are Mckinney and her J-E-W hating father are avowed racists, their shameful record shows this over many many years. She then, to deflect any legal/political fallout attempted to use the odious cowardly black race card and happily it blew up in her face this time!!

Your simpleton, vile racism simply justifies her racism.

What exactly is your completely doltish, irrelevant point about Shrillary Clinton?

By barbara

April 14, 2006 12:00 PM | Link to this

All of this hoopla about a scuffle between a Congresswoman and a police officer? What about a president who illegally invaded another country and started an illegal war? If Bush and his cohorts aren’t rounded up and charged with war crimes, this Black woman should play the race card whenever she feels like it.

The list goes on and on for the hypocrisy shown in the country. It doesn’t set too well when it’s turned around, huh?

And by the way, anyone that listens to Neal Boortz is a racist.

By time for the truth

April 14, 2006 12:11 PM | Link to this

barbara … that was unhinged enough to be by the well known semi-literate feminazi barbie streisand :)

also many thanks for making it a matter of honour to avidly listen to Boortz big smirk

By Gary

April 14, 2006 12:28 PM | Link to this

Anna,

Nobody called Cynthia a racist until she began a racist campaign.

Check the facts.

The policeman thankfully did as he is directed to do. His job is to stop anyone (without proper credentials) from going around a checkpoint. Cynthia told the world she did not have her credentials on that day. Combine this lack of credentials with a sudden major change in her appearence and had he not stopped her the story we heard may have been about how capital police cannot manage simple security tasks which places all of the members of congress at risk.

You say in your note, for us to look at the facts. We have. We all have.

Cynthia made a mistake and shamed all of us in her subsequent actions. She still has not made amends to the citizens of Georgia. If there is a racist aspect to this story, it is that we have a racist leader in Congress named Cynthia McKinney. Wasn’t it Forest Gump who said, “Racist is as racist does”???

As for Hillary, had she punched a black policeman at security checkpoint, its highly unlikely she would ever try to use race or gender as a defense, although Mental Illness might be considered as a vaible strategy. ;-)

By Bruce Wilcox

April 14, 2006 12:43 PM | Link to this

barbara you have to be kidding, this is far more important than an invasion based on false pretenses. This is the holy republican conservative county where conservatives can do no wrong. And the comments made just prove they’re rednecks, no matter how educated they maybe. One of the lowest states in the nation as far as education goes and they’re proud to prove it.

By War EAGLE

April 14, 2006 12:54 PM | Link to this

Keeping her peace? Ms. Long-are you keeping your bong? oh Yes-well officer, I was just keeping my peace, minding my business when I happened to go into the bank and robbed it-then this White Police man assaulted me. I did nothing wrong but withdraw money from a bank and the customers were friendly too-they gave me their wallets. Is this something to do with Black man’s law Ms. Long? one set of rules for Whites and another for Blacks? Ms. McKinneya nd her father are Racists and Bigots and idiots! Blame everyone else for your misfortunes. Did you blame your White teacher when you did not do well on a math test? McKinney probably has.Grow up and join the 21st century world and not the third world rules of Africa. Remember, if it weren’t for white people, YOU would be in Africa fighting for your life due to uncivil war or looking for food. YOUR ancestors were sold AS SLAVES by the Tutsi’s and Zulu’s TO the Americans. Wanna blame someone? Blame Africa! Right now, we need to de nuke Iran before they start WW3. BTW-whatis up with the lyning “sista” form NC central? she was seen drunk and messed up prior to going to the party at Duke. Yet the “Get downa dn boogie boys” want to continue the case even though DNA samples did not match ANY WHITE BOY. Looks like a “Brotha” may have done in the “SISTA” prior to the party. But then again, it is Black woman’s prerogative. What a croc that is-she should be locked up for lying to the cops.

By revengeofthemoose

April 14, 2006 12:56 PM | Link to this

Keeping her peace? Ms. Long-are you keeping your bong? oh Yes-well officer, I was just keeping my peace, minding my business when I happened to go into the bank and robbed it-then this White Police man assaulted me. I did nothing wrong but withdraw money from a bank and the customers were friendly too-they gave me their wallets. Is this something to do with Black man’s law Ms. Long? one set of rules for Whites and another for Blacks? Ms. McKinney and her father are Racists and Bigots and idiots! Blame everyone else for your misfortunes. Did you blame your White teacher when you did not do well on a math test? McKinney probably has.Grow up and join the 21st century world and not the third world rules of Africa. Remember, if it weren’t for white people, YOU would be in Africa fighting for your life due to uncivil war or looking for food. YOUR ancestors were sold AS SLAVES by the Tutsi’s and Zulu’s TO the Americans. Wanna blame someone? Blame Africa! Right now, we need to de nuke Iran before they start WW3. BTW-whatis up with the lying “sista” from NC central? she was seen drunk and messed up prior to going to the party at Duke. Yet the “Get down and boogie boys” want to continue the case even though DNA samples did not match ANY WHITE BOY. Looks like a “Brotha” may have done in the “SISTA” prior to the party. But then again, it is Black woman’s prerogative. What a croc that is-she should be locked up for lying to the cops.

By pat

April 14, 2006 01:09 PM | Link to this

Since she is back in the news, i implore people to check into McKinney’s world views. Someone posted on positive things that she has done for her district. this can be researched and i hope it is all true. However, her world view is lacking in compassionate thought. She supports “so called” leaders who bring havoc, chaos, murder, destruction to black people around the globe.

In 1911, Booker T. Washington said, “There is a class of colored people who make a business of keeping the troubles, the wrongs, and the hardships of the Negro race before the public. Having learned that they are able to make a living out of their troubles, they have grown into the settled habit of advertising their wrongs. Partly because they want sympathy, and partly because it pays. Some of these people do not want the Negro to lose his grievances, because they do not want to lose their jobs.”

“There is a certain class of race problem-solvers who don’t want the patient to get well, because as long as the disease holds out they have not only an easy means of making a living, but also an easy medium through which to make themselves prominent before the public.”

By War EAGLE

April 14, 2006 01:14 PM | Link to this

Mr. Moose, Why are you copying my blog?

By JSligh

April 14, 2006 01:17 PM | Link to this

This blog has gone horribly awry. The topic was about people feeling ashamed of the actions of someone else that they feel are a part of their sub-group. We group ourselves, be it as black, white, Asian, Latin, male, female, old, young. But we are all individuals, and should be judged as such. No one has control of anyone else. So, if you are feeling ashamed of the actions of another, or view a group of people in the light of the actions of one individual, it is your hang-up.

Like Beyonce said, free your mind, and the rest will follow.

By Mary

April 14, 2006 01:20 PM | Link to this

Gary….Shut the F*up

Anna - Good comment…Not enough of those are being posted….

By Gary

April 14, 2006 01:22 PM | Link to this

Bravo to you Pat for your excellent, quoted response attributed to Booker T. Washington in 1911.

Isn’t it incredible that this was spoken by a prominent respected black leader, decades before the civil rights movement ever began?

So here we are 95 years later. Nothing has stopped these self-absorbed rabble-rousers from going away. In this town its all about Cyn-thia and keeping Cynthia “in the mo-ney”. Sad, sad, sad…. History, Mr. Washington keeps repeating itself, nothing has been learned, except by folks like McKinney, Sharpton, Jackson, etc…..

By time for the truth

April 14, 2006 01:24 PM | Link to this

FAO the Wilcox!!

thanks for the predictable asinine yankee bigotry, albeit with a seemingly grudging backhanded compliment about interrrrlecktuuuual (sic) gravitas. I do seem to recall that the vile Klan actually had its largest numbers in the yankee north - albeit between the wars.

Not sure what a “redneck” is mate … given I am English - now with a US passport that enables me to proudly vote Republican. Is that some kind of northern bigotry? - note I am merely gently mirroring it back at ya!!! After nearly a decade here I am truly sick of smug loud mouthy yankees like yourself loudly hectoring everyone down here with their drab wretched self absorbed life stories whilst one waits in the queue at places like Costco etc or listening to their spoiled noisy bratty offspring in food places.

P.S. Do let us all know how many times you repeated your GED?

Just for the record mate I am an avowedly SECULAR conservative.

By Gary

April 14, 2006 01:30 PM | Link to this

Mary,

Truth hurts. I understand. Is there anything constructive you can add here? Any insight? Do you disagree with Booker T.?

By time for the truth

April 14, 2006 01:36 PM | Link to this

Gary,

Dont confuse poor ol’ bigoted Mary with facts/recorded history etc - she probably is now haplessly wondering why you’re going on about a pop song called “Green Onions”. :)

By Gary

April 14, 2006 01:44 PM | Link to this

Time for the truth,

Now thats FUNNY !!!!

Thx for the laugh.

I’m sure Mary is scratching her head trying to figure that one out.