Uncle Tim, Uncle Tom thanks you!

[Solomon]

He can finally rest his weary bones. There's a new kid on the block.

[sop]

1. Republican tokenism on full display.

Back when Obama was president the GOP chose Marco Rubio and Nikki Haley to give the SOTU response. Anyone see a pattern?

[Solomon]

2. They should have gave him a banjo and let him

tap dance.

[Treefrog]

5. I'm amazed no one is offended by statements like this.

Because he is black and in the other party, that gives us permission to act as though he has no independent thought at all? Are you calling him a minstrel? Unbelievable to read comments like this on this forum. This is by no means the first.

[NoRethugFriends]

6. if the shoe fits.. (nt)

[Baitball Blogger]

7. I agree, it's offensive.

It is a contradictory behavior that we need to find a better way to explain.

The problem is, that people like Tim Scott know that we're right, but repeat the Republican mantra because it's better for their pocket. And that requires special attention from us, but we have to find a better way to communicate, than resurrecting the Uncle Tom image.

I don't have an answer, but I do have a testimonial on how I won a huge concession from a black latino friend of mine who was viciously hard right. I steadily worked on him, using what I knew about him when we were growing up, to show what a poser he was. He repeated the usual right-wing holier-than-though bullshit, and I kept coming back with examples of when he was younger, when he lived in an opposite manner.

And, I really got him, when he tried to push aside the issues that are important to the woke culture, much like Tim Scott does. He posted a meme from a poster who was apparently black: "Liberals say black people should feel oppressed, and white people should feel guilty. I say, we all should feel proud to be Americans."

That was it for me. I reminded my friend that he lived abroad for many of the years he worked, where it was easy to dismiss what was going on in the U.S. But, there was one job that he held in the USA, that gave him everything he needed to know that the woke culture was right. I reminded him of a conversation we had. I said working for OSHA gave him insight, which obviously had an impact on him, because he told me that I should be careful.

He didn't disagree with me. On the contrary, he "liked" my comment.

So I deduce that he's a hard-rightwinger for personal preservation reasons. That's what we're fighting against. We have minorities who chose to look the other way because it's better for them, personally.

[CatWoman]

50. you remind me of this squirrel

[Baitball Blogger]

51. More like the squirrel lady.

&t=9s

[Dorian Gray]

19. This thread

really is gross.

[CatWoman]

13. while eating watermelon slices and spitting out the seeds.............

[Dorian Gray]

20. WTF

[Treefrog]

21. Some very revealing posts here today.

[CatWoman]

24. what you don't understand is obvious

you don't dictate to black people how they should feel and react when they are humiliated on national tv by one of their very own.

deal with it.

[ChubbyStar]

27. A FUCKING MEN Cat

LOVE you sister!

[CatWoman]

37. LOL!!!!

I'm just surprised he didn't finish his speech by dropping to one knee, yelling "MAMMY"

[Treefrog]

31. Where did I dictate to black people how they should feel and react? Hmm?

Am I allowed to think something is offensive without your permission? My wife is black, and I can’t tell you what she said when I showed her this thread or my post would be deleted. If you’re ok with comments about ‘spitting watermelon seeds’ here on du, well, ok for you. I find it offensive and I don’t need YOUR permission as to how I feel. You seem to think YOU can dictate to ME how I should feel. Nah.

[CatWoman]

47. um

throughout this thread?

[ChubbyStar]

48. Boom!

CatWoman for a DUzy!

[CatWoman]

23. WTF INDEED

YOU, nor ANYONE ELSE has the right to dictate to me the level of overall loathing and indignation I feel for that man.

Last night was a complete embarrassment for my tribe.

[msfiddlestix]

26. Hey, don't you go dissin' on banjo players and step dancers.. that's my world

I love it with all my heart and soul. Without it I couldn't have survived the past five years.

Thank you in advance...

[PJMcK]

3. Scott merely reflects what most Republicans believe

The deep, systemic racism of the Republican party is one of the cancers threatening our nation.

[Wounded Bear]

4. They can't admit racism exists because they are the racists...

pretty simple, really. It's the old "I would never do that!" defense.

[Solomon]

8. So sorry i offended some people.

But as a black man watching my brothers and sisters getting mowed down everyday, even shot in the back, i take more offense to Tim Scott telling everyone, America is not a racist country.

I've had enough. Sorry i offended some but im not going to remove it. I know one when i see one If the mods want to remove it then so be it.

Thankyou.

[blm]

11. Same. Was removed earlier.

[msfiddlestix]

29. totally agree with you in this post..

[Dorian Gray]

30. He is very wrong

and I understand the anger at that. What i don't understand is perpetuating harmful stereotypes that some in this thread have gleefully been spreading. It's obvious Tim Scott is wrong. Racism is woven into the fabric of our society. And it's awful to deny that. I think some of the responses here have proven how wrong he is. A thread of "allies" who want to prove him wrong have done so better than they could have imagined.

[UTUSN]

9. K&R

[uponit7771]

10. K&R, or is Tim Scott closer to an Uncle Ruckus? thx in advance

[Treefrog]

12. ...

https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/dear-white-people-stop-using-the-term-uncle-tom/2018/11/15/8a68e9c0-e84e-11e8-a939-9469f1166f9d_story.html

[Solomon]

14. I'm black. But thanks for your concern.

[CatWoman]

15. LOL!!!!

I refer to Clarence Thomas as "Slappy"

[11 Bravo]

42. An African-American neighbor used to call him "Scalia's lawn jockey".

[liberaltrucker]

49. I can't repeat what Arsenio Hall called him.

[skypilot]

16. The OP isn't white.

*

[Treefrog]

22. That makes it no less offensive. I have no way of knowing the race of the op.

But there are numerous others who have identified as white who are making similar comments. This thread is really eye-opening.

[ChubbyStar]

25. LOL!!!!!!!

Ahh are you concerned Pongo?

[Treefrog]

34. What is your problem Chubby?

I see you quite clearly.

[skypilot]

36. Well, I am a black DUer as well...

...and the shoe fits when it comes to Tim Scott.

[ChubbyStar]

40. Be careful that poster claims to "See me" I think they have X Ray vision

or a really good Ophthalmologist!

[Treefrog]

43. I'm not the only one Chub.

Not idea why you always seem to feel the need to attack me. As I’ve commented to you before, I’ve no idea of any history between us. As for you calling me by my previous name, go for it. Easier to spell? You enjoy your day now. Ta.

[ChubbyStar]

46. You are not the only one?

Is there a club? Cool, please knock yourself out with all the fun social activities.

[sarcasmo]

17. Clayton Bigsby is more accurate.

[Dorian Gray]

18. Yuck

and to think Tim Scott said racism doesn't exist in the USA anymore.

[Solomon]

28. He also said Georgia just legislated laws making it easier to vote!

They are killing us and restricting our voting rights at the same time. I'm sorry. My anger got the best of me. But I've been dealing with this sort my whole life. I know one when I see one. Some of them we call gatekeepers. They get in the door and then shut the door on other blacks. I'm sick of them.

[Dorian Gray]

33. He's a total dipshit

and perpetuating extraordinary injustice. For sure. I understand the fury.

[forthemiddle]

32. Why are minorities not allowed individual ideology?

How is prejudice on our side any better than prejudice on their side?

I always feel than slamming African Americans, or other minorities as “Uncle Tom”, or assuming that all minorities must think the same is an insulting prejudice that we must overcome.

Not everyone has to group think.

[Celerity]

35. false equivalency

Denial of institutional racism and stating that the new GA voting bill makes it overall easier to vote across the board are outright lies, NOT a matter of ideology.

[Hortensis]

41. He can lie AND further his own, unstated beliefs.

Just as you can watch TV while you tie your shoes.

I believe belonging to today's corrupt and insurrectionist gang in DC is in itself proof of very bad character, not doing a good job of hiding behind that aren't-we-nice?! face. So it's probably not the best time to look for high-minded conservative principles.

But even that doesn't mean he can't have personal beliefs and goals. How could he not? "I serve me" and "I hate Democrats and screw every Democratic Uncle Tom who thinks I should also kiss white liberal ass" might not seem much of an ideology, but for some it serves.

[skypilot]

38. Does Scott have individual ideology?

Or is he parroting the same groupthink nonsense that most Republicans spout?

[Hortensis]

39. Agree. Politics are really problematic for

AA conservatives and especially for the few who openly break with the majority to identify with and further the conservative party. Beyond doubt for some it is strongly ideological, and of course some disagree with and despise Democrats and liberalism just as much as any other conservatives. But there are lots of other possible reasons, and of course skunks and whackjobs come in all races, but whatever, it's not the easy path.

[Solomon]

44. Being a conservative black person doesn't mean you're an Uncle Tom. There are plenty black

conservatives who acknowledge racism exists. Giving succor to white racists is another story.

[Hortensis]

45. Right. It doesn't mean they have to be any cliche,

accept any box, or be defined by anyone but themselves. They're individuals.