Yes, this is appalling. And I hope the woman responsible steps down.

But why is it more offensive than a Sarah Palin pr0n film or strip club contest? (Concerning which much amusement was expressed.)

I just want to say that just because one Republican Woman's Club did this does NOT mean that all Republicans are like this! I am a devout Conservative and I do NOT find this amusing at all. It was immature and tasteless. I just don't like it when people generalize all Republicans because of something a few stupid Republicans did. They do NOT represent me or my family at all.

Thanks so much!

Yes lets lump the republican party into a giant ball of sameness. Thats a fairminded thing to do.

I wish racists would have the balls to own up to their racism, you know? I mean, in this case, it's OBVIOUSLY racist material (watermellon, ribs? come on!). So if you have the nerve to print stuff like this, then just admit your beliefs.
Losers.

That was really really awful. I would not associate myself with the person that came up with that!

Caterpillar... all conservatives ARE Republicans and we are all the same! Quit trying to deny it.

I agree BlueSuze!

Since this is the third post - I've seen like this on Sugar. I think it's unfair to blame all Republicans or just Republicans. I also think we should discuss this episode. I have never seen the Palin comic strip or do I search out crude things like this. But, I think it's crazy to say well this was done to so and so - we will never be able to open a dialogue like this and address the issue at hand.

The thing that pissed me off more was that, they didn't even care about the other African American or black women in their group - they thought they would find it funny and probably laugh it off and never say anything. It is offensive. It was not just finding these associations and putting Barack face on some money. We all need to keep it real now, some people associate those items with the black race. I doubt the strip about Palin was saying all white women were wh*res. To me that is the difference but it does not make one more acceptable or less crude than the other. They are both actions that should be stopped and people need to speak up.

If you take the undertones out of it, focus on the members that were hurt then - how do you think they feel. When they are trying to campaign against a man's policy and the foundation of their party and what they believe in. They are not fighting the race war or trying to intimidate or find something funny in Kool-Aid and fried chicken.

Can any policy,however high minded, be moral if it leads to widespread corruption,imprisons so many,has so racist an effect,destroys our inner cities,wreaks havoc on misguided & vulnerable individuals and brings death and destruction to foreign countries?

I agree Lain. The person responsible should step down. She should also issue a public apology.

I like your point Bellaressa about how it must make the other members feel. They are trying to do something good, and then one of their members goes and makes them all look bad. It's something we should remember before we judge the rest of the group. I'm sure they are mortified, and I am sure they will speak up and condemn it if they haven't already.

Kris, did you read the article about the woman who just cried when she received it. It just made me wonder the woman who sent it didn't think anything she did was wrong. I believe she feels justified in her actions.

Can any policy,however high minded, be moral if it leads to widespread corruption,imprisons so many,has so racist an effect,destroys our inner cities,wreaks havoc on misguided & vulnerable individuals and brings death and destruction to foreign countries?

I did not read that part. that is really sad.

Bella, who is that quote from? I feel like I have heard it before. (Aside from the bottom of your posts).

Kris, the quote was too long to add his name. Milton Friedman, Nobel Prize Winner, Economics

Can any policy,however high minded, be moral if it leads to widespread corruption,imprisons so many,has so racist an effect,destroys our inner cities,wreaks havoc on misguided & vulnerable individuals and brings death and destruction to foreign countries?

Thanks!

No problem miss.

Can any policy,however high minded, be moral if it leads to widespread corruption,imprisons so many,has so racist an effect,destroys our inner cities,wreaks havoc on misguided & vulnerable individuals and brings death and destruction to foreign countries?

WHEN DID I ACCUSE ALL REPUBLICANS OF BEING RACISTS??? You guys need to read my post more.

And also get some thick skin. If you hate this sh** then speak out against it!!! Instead of accusing me of pointing this out. Go on your sites and show them this needs to stop. Stop playing the victim here and start protesting what's going on in your damn party. I stopped being a Democrat and criticize Democrats all the time because I disliked alot of the stuff they said and did. And when I see racists cr*p coming from the Republican party I'm going to point it out. If you don't like it, I could care less.

I forgot to add...

To those standing up against your party and against this. Thanks! All I'm trying to do is point out what I've been seeing now more then ever coming from the Republican side. I noted a while back since the Ayers line of attack on Obama, that what they were stirring is racial diviseness. And here we are today with this story along with the other stories I posted. If they attacked Obama on his policies only and stopped bringing up hate and fear, then I don't think it would be escalating to the point we see now. But they didn't, they started attacking his character, which some people felt this gave them the Ok to start attacking him for the color of his skin. And for that I'm disapointed. I don't think Republicans are racists. But I do see alot of this ignorance and hate coming from one side and because of it, I will point it out until is stops. I expect Republicans to do the same if they see acts of racism, sexism etc coming from the Dems as well.

"Again, another example of the racial divisiveness coming from the Republican Party."

Honestly, your posts are generally somewhat emotionally charged. But in your defense, this is an Obama blog. No one said you had to be objective.

Still, I think we were pretty calm about it. And we ARE speaking out against it.

Of course I'm emotionally charged. I've been a victim of racism and when I see this, I get upset, hence why I'm posting it. As I stated, when I saw what Palin was doing by painting Obama as some type of Friend of Terrorists, I knew this was going to start people talking about race again. But what I didn't expect is the utter blatant racism coming from some people attending these Republican rallies or supporters like this idiot Fedele.

And I did say thanks to those that stand up for their party. I'd like to hear more of that then assuming I paint all Republicans in the same brush. Because I don't. I know what Republicans are, their history in wanting slaves to be free (Emancipation Proclamatio) and their ugly side of racism and segregation (George Wallace). It's just sad that for the first time, a legitimate Black President hopeful makes a charge at the White House and these scumbags who happen to be Republicans go out and say such ugly and hurtful things. When this type of cr*p stops, I'll stop. Until then, I'm going to point it out.

Look, I'm truly sorry. I'm sorry you've experienced that.

It's just my humble opinion that people hear about incidents of racism that really happen, and then they subconsciously start looking everywhere for racism. And if you look, you will find it! Especially if you're already sensitive to it. It's everywhere. Maybe that's only an opinion a white girl could have. Because maybe I'm just naive! It just pains me that you say "Republican Ignorance Continues." I'd rather see "Racist Ignorance Continues," because you didn't really differentiate there. And it pains me as a conservative (really a libertarian) that the whole group gets maligned for it.

I know it means a lot to you, and I'm sorry. Anyway, I made my point, and I really believe in it. BUT I'm truly sorry to have touched that nerve with you. I hope that sounds sincere!

Kris...I'm not looking for racism everywhere...It's just now being thrown at me everyday since McCain starting asking "Who is Barack Obama"?

And you didn't touch a nerve. Believe me, I've been called the "n" word more then once in my life, so I've got some really thick skin.

I appreciate the discussion and your openness in sharing your feelings. I'm not trying to instigate argument over this, I just want to people to be aware, because race shouldn't be an issue in this campaign, but suddenly it is in the form of racism and I'm truly saddened. I think we can agree, that the racism prior to the Bill Ayers rhetoric was at a minimum? Why was that? Why could'nt this campaign stay civil? Why did they begin to create this fear and hate? You do that, and people start getting ugly and racism comes out. I do appreciate McCain trying to calm this type of talk down, but as you can see with every passing day and some new form of racism coming out, it's too late.

I'm only pointing out one form racism in the Presidency. Racism has many ugly faces, and I'm not covering each one. Just the one that matters to me most.

Ok! I understand what you're saying. You've given me some new perspective on it. We'll probably still disagree a little on this topic, but I respect your opinion.