And the board always talks about "Republican" voter intimidation. Disgusting... http://www.theblaze.com/stories/new...at-the-same-08-polling-place-in-philadelphia/
I'm not going to defend the New Black Panthers here, but do they actually try to intimidate people while they are there or do they just stand around? I mean, yes, someone in uniform like that would naturally be intimidating. I get it. I don't think they should be there. I know that an ex war vet put together a program to send military veterans to the polling stations to make sure nothing weird was going on. Same stated principal but I doubt they'll be in black military uniforms.
This thread is especially enjoyable after the whining amongst Republicans here this morning about what excuses the Democrats will make tonight. I see the Republicans have already started. "OH LAWD, THE BLACK MAN IS WATCHING ME!!!"
It doesn't matter, this is all about finding an explanation as to Romney's likely loss for the red state faithful - Obama didn't win, he and a scary black man in a beret in a grainy picture won by intimidating all those inner city Philadelphia Romney voters.
Not sure how this is an excuse. This is a pure example of voter intimidation. How would you like it if the KKK was standing in the same spot???
Can we please stop comparing these guys to a group of people who murdered thousands of black people? Actually, keep doing it. I like to know who the bigots are. Thanks. But honestly, yeah, I'd love to see some klansmen in inner-city Philadelphia trying to itimidate people.
I awoke this morning predicting a "SKARY BLACK POEPEL!" thread, and chuckled when seeing the title just now. But then I looked at the image and thought, oh I get it now. He's black. He's a man. He's *wearing* black clothes. And boots. And he is standing with his arms at his side, with a pleasant expression. Um... not threatening.
Not sure how my comparison to the KKK makes me a "bigot". That makes absolutely no sense at all. It is a simple question. Substitute one racist group for another. Shoe on the other foot???
I'd love to see the KKK stand in the same spot in Philly. I have a feeling they wouldn't be there for long. Anyway, since I answered your question - answer mine: The New Black Panther party's general position on Obama is that he is an uncle tom, a traitor to his race, and a tool of the white establishment. How does this benefit Obama to have them at a polling station in a predominantly black area?
Simple. They may call him "Uncle Tom" per se, but they will still vote for him because they believe he will still help their "people" Do you honestly think the NBP's would vote for Romney? Pretty much a common sense scenario right there. This is a battleground state where intervention on their part could make a difference.
I voted this morning in Kingwood. I took this picture of some guys standing outside the polling place: Spoiler
You have a strong grasp on what "they" do, can you enlighten me as to where you got your insight? Why is "people" in quotes cwebbster, enlighten me.
both racist, violent, pieces of ****. Yes I see them as similar. How does the New Black Panther Party feel about Romney? Big Fans?
I don't see anything intimidating about that guy standing there. The NBP party isn't the same or equivalent as the KKK. If people are scared of black people they might be intimidated but that's their issue that they should work on. It's far different when the government is trying to keep people from voting, than when a black person stands outside a polling place.
