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In reply to the discussion: Why belong to the KKK? [View all]

KansDem

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2. Could be the "connections" they would cultivate.
Mon Nov 2, 2015, 04:45 PM
Nov 2015

Sure, a KKK member who runs for public office couldn't publicize it, however, your secret pals could work for you behind the scenes to get you elected and re-elected.

For example, here's alleged KKK-member South Carolina House Rep. Joe Wilson, Republican, District 2, on civil rights:

Joe Wilson on Civil Rights

Apologized for shouting "You lie!" at Obama speech. (Oct 2011)
Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Rated 17% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 22% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
Ensure disabled access to public pools. (Jan 2013)
Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)


http://www.ontheissues.org/House/Joe_Wilson.htm

He is discreetly advancing the KKK's agenda...

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