Hey WhackJobs... Spin This

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Posted by Sluffy1 (Gold Member)

(Ranked 441 on Cribbage (Yahoo) Ladder) on July 20, 2010 at 11:33:18:

Put your negative spin on this NAACP statement regarding the U.S. Department of Agriculture official Shirley Sherrod's behavior...
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In the statement, NAACP President Benjamin Todd Jealous said the organization was "appalled by her actions, just as we are with abuses of power against farmers of color and female farmers."

"Her actions were shameful. While she went on to explain in the story that she ultimately realized her mistake, as well as the common predicament of working people of all races, she gave no indication she had attempted to right the wrong she had done to this man," he said.

"The reaction from many in the audience is disturbing. We will be looking into the behavior of NAACP representatives at this local event and take any appropriate action," Jealous said.

He thanked the people who had brought Sherrod's remarks to the attention of the NAACP's national office.

"Sherrod's behavior is even more intolerable in light of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's well documented history of denying opportunities to African American, Latino, Asian American, and Native American farmers, as well as female farmers of all races," Jealous said. "Currently, justice for many of these farmers is being held up by Congress."

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Whack deez.... Steppenwolf (Platinum) 20:37:53 7/20/10 (12)
- Shows what happens when you believe what Fox reports.. Sluffy1 (Gold Member) 21:38:53 7/20/10 (11)
  - But no blame at all for the lame stream media over........ Common Sense 17:31:26 7/21/10 (3)
    - BTW, there was one guy on Fox News that didn't blow this.. Common Sense 17:34:14 7/21/10 (2)
      - Truth be known,,,, Common Sense 17:50:22 7/21/10 (1)
        
        well......... sc_dan2002 () 04:07:35 7/27/10 (0)
  - Re: Care to document where 'FOX News' reported this? KMAJ (Gold Member) 16:19:41 7/21/10 (6)
    - On their Web site and Cable Network... Sluffy1 (Gold Member) 13:03:36 7/22/10 (0)
    - The racist remarks have been documented, regardless of where they came from..... Steppenwolf (Platinum) 19:01:08 7/21/10 (3)
      - Mike Bud cmon these aren't racist statements.... Common Sense 21:45:16 7/21/10 (2)
        
        well......... sc_dan2002 () 04:17:19 7/27/10 (1)
        
        Another thought Rambo_Ike 13:56:53 7/30/10 (0)
    - It's more a matter of when Ken..... Common Sense 17:23:49 7/21/10 (0)
Ok try this.... Common Sense 18:32:18 7/20/10 (13)
- Question for Sluffy & Brad: Rambo_Ike 19:12:59 7/20/10 (12)
  - Absolutelty, but I have a simple question......... Common Sense 14:43:48 7/21/10 (8)
    - It's a Made for TV Special..? Sluffy1 (Gold Member) 11:05:35 7/22/10 (0)
    - It's a sad time for me Rambo_Ike 16:24:52 7/21/10 (6)
      - My Regrets.... Hope this Makes you Happy!!! Sluffy1 (Gold Member) 11:35:58 7/22/10 (3)
        
        Thx, your compassion is appreciated Rambo_Ike 21:37:30 7/23/10 (2)
        
        Hm.... sc_dan2002 () 04:04:48 7/27/10 (1)
        
        Re: Hm.... Rambo_Ike 14:36:53 7/30/10 (0)
      - Hang on let me frame this LOL! n/t Common Sense 03:44:39 7/22/10 (0)
      - Exacty what I said,,, n/t Common Sense 17:18:23 7/21/10 (0)
  - No Doubt about it...... Sluffy1 (Gold Member) 21:32:08 7/20/10 (2)
    - Ok, lets move on Rambo_Ike 06:53:27 7/22/10 (0)
    - I think you are wrong here. I think there is something deeper here.... Common Sense 18:04:03 7/21/10 (0)

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: Put your negative spin on this NAACP statement regarding the U.S. Department of Agriculture official Shirley Sherrod's behavior... : ======== : In the statement, NAACP President Benjamin Todd Jealous said the organization was "appalled by her actions, just as we are with abuses of power against farmers of color and female farmers." : "Her actions were shameful. While she went on to explain in the story that she ultimately realized her mistake, as well as the common predicament of working people of all races, she gave no indication she had attempted to right the wrong she had done to this man," he said. : "The reaction from many in the audience is disturbing. We will be looking into the behavior of NAACP representatives at this local event and take any appropriate action," Jealous said. : He thanked the people who had brought Sherrod's remarks to the attention of the NAACP's national office. : "Sherrod's behavior is even more intolerable in light of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's well documented history of denying opportunities to African American, Latino, Asian American, and Native American farmers, as well as female farmers of all races," Jealous said. "Currently, justice for many of these farmers is being held up by Congress."

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