Note to Newt: How "New Racism" Isn't Like "Old Racism"

[Benny B]

Note to Newt: How "New Racism" Isn't Like "Old Racism"
John Ridley

Old white guys can be a funny bunch, can't they? The same anti-same-sex marriage, anti-affirmative action cadre can flower into the biggest supporters of "equality" the minute they get a whiff of minority empowerment.

To that end, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is accusing Supreme Court Nominee Sonia Sotomayor of being a "new racist" because of a line she delivered in a speech back in 2001. Sotomayor is quoted as saying: "I would hope that a wise Latina woman with the richness of her experience would more often than not reach a better conclusion than a white male who hasn't lived that life."

Reasonable.

Unless you're, like, an aging geezer peaking out of your window at those scary dark-skinned people who just bought the house across the street. Then all your shriveled up little ears hear is a supposed corollary to Sotomayor's statement which is -- according to Newt -- "My experience as a white man makes me better than a latina woman" to which he added, "New racism is no better than old racism."

By the way, thanks for coming to the party late on that denouncement of "old racism."

But here's the deal, Newt, your "new racism" isn't like "old racism" 'cause "old racism" tended to involve things like shackles, and whips and the Middle Passage. Attack dogs, Billy clubs and water hoses. Burning crosses and lynch mobs. Confederate flags, liquor and screams of "Kill the (fill in pejorative here)!" "Old racism" was red lining and segregating and "whites only" drinking fountains, schools and country clubs. It was The Dred Scott Decision, Executive Order 9066, and the Trail of Tears. "Old racism" was a blind eye and "all deliberate speed" that wasn't deliberate or particularly speedy and nonsense about the sanctity of marriage which was crap when it was applied to "race laws" and is crap when applied to "one man/one woman."

"New Racism?" That's apparently a Latina openly talking about how "more often than not" she would like to avoid the "conclusions" that allowed "old racism" to thrive. That's a long way from getting your ass beat for trying to cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge so maybe your kids might one day enjoy the right to vote.

The fact that Newt would even attempt to compare "old racism" and "new racism" only proves Sotomayor correct in saying that experience based on fact is very different than that based on perception.

Newt, seriously, anytime you want to swap racisms give me a call.

[George Whorewell]

Give me a fucking break. That moronic article which was obvioiusly penned by a liberal peon, illustrates how clueless democrats are when it comes to identity politics in this country. The author could have simply summed up his view point by saying- Only whites can be racist. Those 5 words would aptly describe the lefts radically wrong and warped sense of "equality".- It also would have saved me the displeasure of reading a few hundred words of horseshit. Benny, I notice that lately you dont post the source of your articles. What hippie douche blog did you take this one from?

[Straw Man]

Give me a fucking break. That moronic article which was obvioiusly penned by a liberal peon, illustrates how clueless democrats are when it comes to identity politics in this country. The author could have simply summed up his view point by saying- Only whites can be racist. Those 5 words would aptly describe the lefts radically wrong and warped sense of "equality".- It also would have saved me the displeasure of reading a few hundred words of horseshit. Benny, I notice that lately you dont post the source of your articles. What hippie douche blog did you take this one from?

was it this guy?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Ridley

[headhuntersix]

Regardless of the article..if ur a minority in this country and elected or selected for some post, ur above any critical review...unless ur a Republican. In that case ur an Uncle Tom who can't think for himself. It the typical liberal douchebag double standard.

[andreisdaman]

Note to Newt: How "New Racism" Isn't Like "Old Racism"
John Ridley

Old white guys can be a funny bunch, can't they? The same anti-same-sex marriage, anti-affirmative action cadre can flower into the biggest supporters of "equality" the minute they get a whiff of minority empowerment.

To that end, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is accusing Supreme Court Nominee Sonia Sotomayor of being a "new racist" because of a line she delivered in a speech back in 2001. Sotomayor is quoted as saying: "I would hope that a wise Latina woman with the richness of her experience would more often than not reach a better conclusion than a white male who hasn't lived that life."

Reasonable.

Unless you're, like, an aging geezer peaking out of your window at those scary dark-skinned people who just bought the house across the street. Then all your shriveled up little ears hear is a supposed corollary to Sotomayor's statement which is -- according to Newt -- "My experience as a white man makes me better than a latina woman" to which he added, "New racism is no better than old racism."

By the way, thanks for coming to the party late on that denouncement of "old racism."

But here's the deal, Newt, your "new racism" isn't like "old racism" 'cause "old racism" tended to involve things like shackles, and whips and the Middle Passage. Attack dogs, Billy clubs and water hoses. Burning crosses and lynch mobs. Confederate flags, liquor and screams of "Kill the (fill in pejorative here)!" "Old racism" was red lining and segregating and "whites only" drinking fountains, schools and country clubs. It was The Dred Scott Decision, Executive Order 9066, and the Trail of Tears. "Old racism" was a blind eye and "all deliberate speed" that wasn't deliberate or particularly speedy and nonsense about the sanctity of marriage which was crap when it was applied to "race laws" and is crap when applied to "one man/one woman."

"New Racism?" That's apparently a Latina openly talking about how "more often than not" she would like to avoid the "conclusions" that allowed "old racism" to thrive. That's a long way from getting your ass beat for trying to cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge so maybe your kids might one day enjoy the right to vote.

The fact that Newt would even attempt to compare "old racism" and "new racism" only proves Sotomayor correct in saying that experience based on fact is very different than that based on perception.

Newt, seriously, anytime you want to swap racisms give me a call.

awesome point....Newt never ever has mentioned racism against blacks.........but he attacks a latina and calls her a racist because she points out that whites can't possibly relate to the people who grow up in isolated ghettos and have to struggle with everyday life

[shootfighter1]

I agree, the racism is not the same...but that doesn't mean they aren't both wrong.
The argument that you can't have racism against a non-minority segment of the population is foolish.  The conneticuit firefighters experienced blatant racism.

[Soul Crusher]

Note to Newt: How "New Racism" Isn't Like "Old Racism"
John Ridley

Old white guys can be a funny bunch, can't they? The same anti-same-sex marriage, anti-affirmative action cadre can flower into the biggest supporters of "equality" the minute they get a whiff of minority empowerment.

To that end, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is accusing Supreme Court Nominee Sonia Sotomayor of being a "new racist" because of a line she delivered in a speech back in 2001. Sotomayor is quoted as saying: "I would hope that a wise Latina woman with the richness of her experience would more often than not reach a better conclusion than a white male who hasn't lived that life."

Reasonable.

Unless you're, like, an aging geezer peaking out of your window at those scary dark-skinned people who just bought the house across the street. Then all your shriveled up little ears hear is a supposed corollary to Sotomayor's statement which is -- according to Newt -- "My experience as a white man makes me better than a latina woman" to which he added, "New racism is no better than old racism."

By the way, thanks for coming to the party late on that denouncement of "old racism."

But here's the deal, Newt, your "new racism" isn't like "old racism" 'cause "old racism" tended to involve things like shackles, and whips and the Middle Passage. Attack dogs, Billy clubs and water hoses. Burning crosses and lynch mobs. Confederate flags, liquor and screams of "Kill the (fill in pejorative here)!" "Old racism" was red lining and segregating and "whites only" drinking fountains, schools and country clubs. It was The Dred Scott Decision, Executive Order 9066, and the Trail of Tears. "Old racism" was a blind eye and "all deliberate speed" that wasn't deliberate or particularly speedy and nonsense about the sanctity of marriage which was crap when it was applied to "race laws" and is crap when applied to "one man/one woman."

"New Racism?" That's apparently a Latina openly talking about how "more often than not" she would like to avoid the "conclusions" that allowed "old racism" to thrive. That's a long way from getting your ass beat for trying to cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge so maybe your kids might one day enjoy the right to vote.

The fact that Newt would even attempt to compare "old racism" and "new racism" only proves Sotomayor correct in saying that experience based on fact is very different than that based on perception.

Newt, seriously, anytime you want to swap racisms give me a call.

Typical moron you are Benny.  In CA the only reason that the ban on homo-marriage passed was because of minority votes against it.  Deal with it. 

[Hereford]

A lot of other people did too.

Take the Gay Area out of the equation, and it was looks like a landslide 'Yes' vote.

[24KT]

I agree, the racism is not the same...but that doesn't mean they are both wrong.
The argument that you can't have racism against a non-minority segment of the population is foolish.  The conneticuit firefighters experienced blatant racism.

It's not even racism people, ...new or otherwise! Get a clue!!! 

The blind knee-jerk reaction to her comment simply punctuates the validity of her statement.

[BM OUT]

Typical moron you are Benny.  In CA the only reason that the ban on homo-marriage passed was because of minority votes against it.  Deal with it. 

This is what the libs miss EVERYTIME!!They still blame gay marriage being shot down on old white homophobes when,in fact,it was blacks that shot it dow.The same blacks that voted for Obama made sure to vote against gay marriage.

[Soul Crusher]

This is what the libs miss EVERYTIME!!They still blame gay marriage being shot down on old white homophobes when,in fact,it was blacks that shot it dow.The same blacks that voted for Obama made sure to vote against gay marriage.

Its the liberal white fools who voted for that insanity.  Thank God the blacks and hispanics were sensible enough to vote it down.   

[andreisdaman]

Its the liberal white fools who voted for that insanity.  Thank God the blacks and hispanics were sensible enough to vote it down.   

A lot of people don't realize that blacks are very conservative on certain issues....homosexuality is one.....vast majority of blacks do not accept gay marriage..gay rights yes....blacks don't want gays to be persecuted...hits too close to home....but never on gay marriage

[shootfighter1]

Jag, I was referring directly to the Conneticuit firefighter case, which is an indisputable race-based decision, thus I used the term 'racism' as a general description.  Not to compare it to lynchings or anything of the like, as it can not hold near equivalent weight, but to compare it to racism, as defined more recently in hiring and legal affairs.

I am in support of the general theme of Benny's post, the racism is not the same...yet it doesn't make either types, nor any degree, of racism acceptible.

[24KT]

Jag, I was referring directly to the Conneticuit firefighter case, which is an indisputable race-based decision, thus I used the term 'racism' as a general description.  Not to compare it to lynchings or anything of the like, as it can not hold near equivalent weight, but to compare it to racism, as defined more recently in hiring and legal affairs.

I am in support of the general theme of Benny's post, the racism is not the same...yet it doesn't make either types, nor any degree, of racism acceptible.

Clarification accepted.  You're out of the puppy pound   

[shootfighter1]

Yeaaaa!!!  My bannishment to the couch is reversed!