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In reply to the discussion: The Cherokee Chief Wants Scott Brown to Apologize [View all]riverwalker
(8,694 posts)9. and from Indian Country Today
http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2012/09/25/scott-brown-staffers-mock-elizabeth-warrens-native-identity-with-tomahawk-chops-on-video-135695
from the comments after the article:
softbreezeSeptember 26, 2012
Well well If this doesnt show Scott Browns true colors in regards to this issue of Native ancestry, I dont know what does. If he was truly concerned about the Original People of Turtle Island, his staff would have never even entertained the idea of behaving in such an ignorant, disrespectful, and racist manner. If his staff had shown up wearing black face and making fun of people who are of African descent, and were mocking there original culture, there would be an uprising. So, apparently, in the U.S., the original Native People are not considered Human Beings like everyone else. How sad people feel this way, because if they only knew the truth, they would realize just how backwards and false their chosen and convenient beliefs really are. I am completely disgusted and offended. Words cannot describe how watching this video makes me feel. Just so all of you non-natives know, even though I am completely outraged by this, because of my cultural beliefs, I choose to love you anyway, even if I dont like you a whole lot. And thats because you are my brothers and sisters, whether you know it or not. Mziwi.
ribluebirdSeptember 25, 2012
It is a shame I do not live in MA, but I would be knocking on doors up and down the state for Elizabeth Warren, Scott Brown should be ashamed of his crew who are behaving in a manner that does not supports freedom for all.
I would love to see this on one of our TV stations, but then anything in regards to NAs is swepted under the rug.
When you think about it maybe Scott should be the color of his name Brown and see how his life is.
from the comments after the article:
softbreezeSeptember 26, 2012
Well well If this doesnt show Scott Browns true colors in regards to this issue of Native ancestry, I dont know what does. If he was truly concerned about the Original People of Turtle Island, his staff would have never even entertained the idea of behaving in such an ignorant, disrespectful, and racist manner. If his staff had shown up wearing black face and making fun of people who are of African descent, and were mocking there original culture, there would be an uprising. So, apparently, in the U.S., the original Native People are not considered Human Beings like everyone else. How sad people feel this way, because if they only knew the truth, they would realize just how backwards and false their chosen and convenient beliefs really are. I am completely disgusted and offended. Words cannot describe how watching this video makes me feel. Just so all of you non-natives know, even though I am completely outraged by this, because of my cultural beliefs, I choose to love you anyway, even if I dont like you a whole lot. And thats because you are my brothers and sisters, whether you know it or not. Mziwi.
ribluebirdSeptember 25, 2012
It is a shame I do not live in MA, but I would be knocking on doors up and down the state for Elizabeth Warren, Scott Brown should be ashamed of his crew who are behaving in a manner that does not supports freedom for all.
I would love to see this on one of our TV stations, but then anything in regards to NAs is swepted under the rug.
When you think about it maybe Scott should be the color of his name Brown and see how his life is.
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if a republican politician had an integrity, he/she wouldn't be a republican politician
olddad56
Sep 2012
#15
I'm ashamed to be from Atlanta where the Braves do their tomahawk chop.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Sep 2012
#27
I agree with you on the important points but the Cleveland team was named after Lou Sockalexis
byeya
Sep 2012
#37
Chief Bill John Baker and Elizabeth Warran will get the last laugh on Scott Brown
Jessy169
Sep 2012
#30
I'm sending that Warren contribution form that has been rattling in my bill stack, TODAY!!!
northoftheborder
Sep 2012
#48
As a direct descendant of Cherokee Chief Charles Hunkerfoot, I thank you, Chief Baker. nt
MrScorpio
Sep 2012
#70
Republicans would hear some of the Native American proverbs and call them anti-American....
Spitfire of ATJ
Sep 2012
#72