Republicans are Racists?

WANWTF · 07-16-2003, 08:08 AM

Saw this clip in a an article about the comissioning of the USS Ronald Reagan... After this little part, I was once again awed with Reagan' s thought process...

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Another favorite Reagan story reflects his genius for grasping America"™s essence, and uniqueness. Maureen Reagan, who passed away a few years ago, told this when showing me around the Reagan Library maybe five years ago.

In 1984, while she was living in the White House, Ronald Reagan went to Los Angeles to open the Olympics (search). When he returned home, Maureen asked what he liked most about the Opening Ceremony.

Her dad stood in the hallway for a moment. Then he lit up.

He liked seeing someone carry the flag of China followed by all those athletes, who looked Chinese. And the German flag, in front of all those youngsters who were German. And the flags from little Africa countries, followed by African kids.

"œAnd then our flag came out. One of the athletes was carrying our flag," he told Maureen, getting more and more excited. "œAnd following it were marching our boys and girls. And they looked like the whole world!"

Too much today there are those who will label those with conservative views racists... Clarence Thomas, Colin Powell, Condolesa Rice, and those like them are considered " sell outs" - not true african americans... that got me thinking - If a white guy/gal decides to become a commie, liberal, conservative, athiest, buddist, what ever... They are never labeled a " sell out" to their race... Why is that? And isn' t it that whole " sell out" mentality not only hurts progress, but hinders the whole process that those who are calling them " sell outs" claim they are fighting for... "œAnd then our flag came out. One of the athletes was carrying our flag," he told Maureen, getting more and more excited. "œAnd following it were marching our boys and girls. And they looked like the whole world!" - Wish we would act like it more.

rebel wolf · 07-16-2003, 08:35 AM

Good thread WANTWF, I wish more people were like Ron Reagan. Stop looking at what color people are and look at them as people and the whole world would be better off to many times people are over looked for their achievements and contributions because they may not be the color someone likes it doesn' t change the great things all color and race of people have done to make this a great country.

CalHunter · 07-16-2003, 01:39 PM

Those that protest the loudest are often guilty. It is too bad more people couldn' t be like Ronald Reagan. He was and always be one of our greatest presidents, a great man and a true patriot.[8D]

strut · 07-16-2003, 09:55 PM

If anybody is racist in politics it s the democrats..

And yes Reagan was one of the greatest presidents we have ever had. You have proof of that by what the liberals say about him.

strut · 07-16-2003, 09:59 PM

A true racist is someone that gives special treatment to some minority, whether its about college, a job or whatever. When they do give special treatment or give advantages to them over anyone else it is a slap in the face to them, its just telling them that they can' t compete with the white race IMO.