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Michelle Obama to blacks: Vote, then eat fried chicken. Is that racist?

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Tuesday, November 4, 2014 3:09 PM

AURAPTOR

America loves a winner!


I don't know which is more demeaning... her thinking that she can ALLOW anyone to eat fried chicken, as a reward for doing right, or her overt stereotyping.


Imagine the furor which would ignite had a white Southern Republican ( Haley Barbour, Lindsey Graham, Newt Gingrich, etc... ) said something like that !!!



Quote:




Michelle Obama to blacks: Vote, then eat fried chicken. Is that racist?

Michelle Obama was asked if blacks may eat 'soul food' after voting. The First Lady of Good Eating said it was OK to eat fried chicken. Was she being racist?
By Husna Haq, Correspondent NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Michelle Obama tells voters they can have fried chicken if they vote Democrat


It's not Election Day without some petty controversy, is it?

Hot off the heels of gaffes by Florida Gov. Rick Scott, departing Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin, and Kentucky Senate candidate Alison Lundergan Grimes, First Lady Michelle Obama has inadvertently drawn fire from the right for comments she made linking the black community, voting, and fried chicken.

Speaking with Roland Martin, host of TV One's radio program, News One for Black America, Mrs. Obama jokingly gave the largely-African American audience permission to indulge in fried chicken after they vote, to celebrate a Democratic victory.

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Here's what she said:

Martin: So can we, if we go out to the polls, can we say, we have ‘souls to the polls’ on Sunday, can we do ‘soul food after we vote’?

Obama: Absolutely, I give everyone full permission to eat some fried chicken after they vote only after—if you haven’t voted…(laughter.)

Martin: Just checking!

Obama: You make a good point because I am, I do talk about health. But I think that a good victory for Democrats on Tuesday, you know, should be rewarded with some fried chicken.

Earlier, she told listeners, “This isn’t about Barack. It’s not about the person on the ballot — it’s about you. And for most of the people that we’re talking to, a Democratic ticket is the clear ticket that we should be voting on, regardless of who said what or did this. That shouldn’t even come into the equation."

http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/DC-Decoder/Decoder-Buzz/2014/1104/Michell
e-Obama-to-blacks-Vote-then-eat-fried-chicken.-Is-that-racist






Oh, and her telling folks to not pay attention to the candidates, or what they say, where they stand, just vote Democrat.

Classy lady.


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Tuesday, November 4, 2014 5:45 PM

JEWELSTAITEFAN


Quote:

Originally posted by AURaptor:
I don't know which is more demeaning... her thinking that she can ALLOW anyone to eat fried chicken, as a reward for doing right, or her overt stereotyping.


Imagine the furor which would ignite had a white Southern Republican ( Haley Barbour, Lindsey Graham, Newt Gingrich, etc... ) said something like that !!!



Quote:




Michelle Obama to blacks: Vote, then eat fried chicken. Is that racist?

Michelle Obama was asked if blacks may eat 'soul food' after voting. The First Lady of Good Eating said it was OK to eat fried chicken. Was she being racist?
By Husna Haq, Correspondent NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Michelle Obama tells voters they can have fried chicken if they vote Democrat


It's not Election Day without some petty controversy, is it?

Hot off the heels of gaffes by Florida Gov. Rick Scott, departing Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin, and Kentucky Senate candidate Alison Lundergan Grimes, First Lady Michelle Obama has inadvertently drawn fire from the right for comments she made linking the black community, voting, and fried chicken.

Speaking with Roland Martin, host of TV One's radio program, News One for Black America, Mrs. Obama jokingly gave the largely-African American audience permission to indulge in fried chicken after they vote, to celebrate a Democratic victory.

Recommended: Ten governor's races to watch in 2014
Here's what she said:

Martin: So can we, if we go out to the polls, can we say, we have ‘souls to the polls’ on Sunday, can we do ‘soul food after we vote’?

Obama: Absolutely, I give everyone full permission to eat some fried chicken after they vote only after—if you haven’t voted…(laughter.)

Martin: Just checking!

Obama: You make a good point because I am, I do talk about health. But I think that a good victory for Democrats on Tuesday, you know, should be rewarded with some fried chicken.

Earlier, she told listeners, “This isn’t about Barack. It’s not about the person on the ballot — it’s about you. And for most of the people that we’re talking to, a Democratic ticket is the clear ticket that we should be voting on, regardless of who said what or did this. That shouldn’t even come into the equation."

http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/DC-Decoder/Decoder-Buzz/2014/1104/Michell
e-Obama-to-blacks-Vote-then-eat-fried-chicken.-Is-that-racist






Oh, and her telling folks to not pay attention to the candidates, or what they say, where they stand, just vote Democrat.

Classy lady.



You mean clueless lady. That is exactly what she does, and how she remains so ignorant.

She doesn't allow watermelon after voting?

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Tuesday, November 4, 2014 5:54 PM

WHOZIT


Will it be OK to eat watermelon and tap dance after? It's luck for this dimwit she's a Democrat...and a dimwit.

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Tuesday, November 4, 2014 11:33 PM

JONGSSTRAW


Give it a rest. Jeeesh.


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Wednesday, November 5, 2014 12:12 AM

AURAPTOR

America loves a winner!


Quote:

Originally posted by Jongsstraw:
Give it a rest. Jeeesh.





Yassir, Boss-man!

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Wednesday, November 5, 2014 5:03 AM

SHINYGOODGUY


It's like that old joke about Oxymoron.......................

Connie: "Everyone that knew him said he was an honest crook."

Dr. Poole: "That's an oxymoron, Connie."

Snaps: "Leave Connie alone Doc, he does the best he can."

After Connie makes a blunder with his boss's money:

Snaps: "Dr. Poole was right! You are an Ox and a moron."

(You had to be there)

It's always hard to explain a joke, especially when it is good-natured ribbing. (Hmmmm, ribs!)

But No fellas! Relax! FLOTUS was making fun of herself as well as poking fun at the normally racially-charged politically incorrectness of the statement.


SGG

Quote:

Originally posted by AURaptor:
I don't know which is more demeaning... her thinking that she can ALLOW anyone to eat fried chicken, as a reward for doing right, or her overt stereotyping.


Imagine the furor which would ignite had a white Southern Republican ( Haley Barbour, Lindsey Graham, Newt Gingrich, etc... ) said something like that !!!



Quote:




Michelle Obama to blacks: Vote, then eat fried chicken. Is that racist?

Michelle Obama was asked if blacks may eat 'soul food' after voting. The First Lady of Good Eating said it was OK to eat fried chicken. Was she being racist?
By Husna Haq, Correspondent NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Michelle Obama tells voters they can have fried chicken if they vote Democrat


It's not Election Day without some petty controversy, is it?

Hot off the heels of gaffes by Florida Gov. Rick Scott, departing Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin, and Kentucky Senate candidate Alison Lundergan Grimes, First Lady Michelle Obama has inadvertently drawn fire from the right for comments she made linking the black community, voting, and fried chicken.

Speaking with Roland Martin, host of TV One's radio program, News One for Black America, Mrs. Obama jokingly gave the largely-African American audience permission to indulge in fried chicken after they vote, to celebrate a Democratic victory.

Recommended: Ten governor's races to watch in 2014
Here's what she said:

Martin: So can we, if we go out to the polls, can we say, we have ‘souls to the polls’ on Sunday, can we do ‘soul food after we vote’?

Obama: Absolutely, I give everyone full permission to eat some fried chicken after they vote only after—if you haven’t voted…(laughter.)

Martin: Just checking!

Obama: You make a good point because I am, I do talk about health. But I think that a good victory for Democrats on Tuesday, you know, should be rewarded with some fried chicken.

Earlier, she told listeners, “This isn’t about Barack. It’s not about the person on the ballot — it’s about you. And for most of the people that we’re talking to, a Democratic ticket is the clear ticket that we should be voting on, regardless of who said what or did this. That shouldn’t even come into the equation."

http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/DC-Decoder/Decoder-Buzz/2014/1104/Michell
e-Obama-to-blacks-Vote-then-eat-fried-chicken.-Is-that-racist






Oh, and her telling folks to not pay attention to the candidates, or what they say, where they stand, just vote Democrat.

Classy lady.



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Wednesday, November 5, 2014 5:53 AM

AURAPTOR

America loves a winner!


That's going a long way around to give her the benefit of a doubt. I mean, why fried chicken, of all foods ? Why not pizza ? Or , as it is just after Halloween, an extra piece of candy ? ( some polling places actually gave away candy to those who voted, which I found curious )

And remember when the Olympic gymnast, Gabby Douglas ? Michelle scolded her on t.v. for admitting she enjoyed some McDonald's , after winning a gold medal.

But I guess now it's o.k. ?

Glad America decided to treat themselves, and vote Democrats out of power !! Best choice we could have made !



Fathom the hypocrisy of a government that requires every citizen to prove they are insured... but not everyone must prove they are a citizen

I'm just a red pill guy in a room full of blue pill addicts.

" AU, that was great, LOL!! " - Chrisisall

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Wednesday, November 5, 2014 7:49 AM

JONGSSTRAW


Quote:

Originally posted by AURaptor:
Quote:

Originally posted by Jongsstraw:
Give it a rest. Jeeesh.





Yassir, Boss-man!


Surprised to see that you're fine with the posts that followed yours that referenced watermelon and tap dancing.

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Wednesday, November 5, 2014 8:01 AM

AURAPTOR

America loves a winner!


As much as I'd like to , I can't control what others post .

Fathom the hypocrisy of a government that requires every citizen to prove they are insured... but not everyone must prove they are a citizen

I'm just a red pill guy in a room full of blue pill addicts.

" AU, that was great, LOL!! " - Chrisisall

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Wednesday, November 5, 2014 8:06 AM

JONGSSTRAW


But when I tell the clown posse to give the racist stuff a rest, you choose to razz me. I guess you can't control what you post either.

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Wednesday, November 5, 2014 9:55 AM

AURAPTOR

America loves a winner!


It was a joke. Lighten up, Francis .

But what Michelle said, as 1st lady on the issue of voting..., a bit more important.

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Wednesday, November 5, 2014 12:04 PM

JONGSSTRAW



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Wednesday, November 5, 2014 3:52 PM

REAVERFAN


They out themselves, don't they?

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Wednesday, November 5, 2014 4:14 PM

AURAPTOR

America loves a winner!


Quote:

Originally posted by reaverfan:
They out themselves, don't they?



Totalitarians like Michelle really really do, I agree.

Fathom the hypocrisy of a government that requires every citizen to prove they are insured... but not everyone must prove they are a citizen

I'm just a red pill guy in a room full of blue pill addicts.

" AU, that was great, LOL!! " - Chrisisall

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Wednesday, November 5, 2014 7:46 PM

JEWELSTAITEFAN


Quote:

Originally posted by AURaptor:
That's going a long way around to give her the benefit of a doubt. I mean, why fried chicken, of all foods ? Why not pizza ? Or , as it is just after Halloween, an extra piece of candy ? ( some polling places actually gave away candy to those who voted, which I found curious )

And remember when the Olympic gymnast, Gabby Douglas ? Michelle scolded her on t.v. for admitting she enjoyed some McDonald's , after winning a gold medal.

But I guess now it's o.k. ?

Glad America decided to treat themselves, and vote Democrats out of power !! Best choice we could have made !



Fathom the hypocrisy of a government that requires every citizen to prove they are insured... but not everyone must prove they are a citizen

I'm just a red pill guy in a room full of blue pill addicts.

" AU, that was great, LOL!! " - Chrisisall


Have you forgotten that it is impossible for a person who first judges every person by their race or color, and only then decides how to discriminate, to be called a racist. Only reasonable people who treat everybody equally and without prejudice or discrimination regarding race, color, creed can be called racist! Otherwise the racist race-baiters would be out of a job, and Mooch-elle might need to start allowing thought to enter her brainpan.

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Thursday, November 6, 2014 3:09 AM

SHINYGOODGUY


Glad America decided to treat themselves, and vote Democrats out of power !! Best choice we could have made !


Now let's see how much nothing they can do now that they're in charge.
There sure was a lot of chest thumping and victory lapping going on.............gee, I remember how much complaining there was when Obama was perceived to have spiked the football over a Republican defeat.

Humble you guys are NOT!

But, you know what I say........Good, let's see how much further these guys can run the country into the ground, now that they "run" things.

Of course, what would an election be without Florida pulling out the Old Broward County shuffle. Crist had to get the court involved when polling places in Broward county began to have "technical difficulties" and petition the court for relief.
He had ask that the polling places be allowed to remain open an hour or so later to make up for the lockout. It affected some 30,000 voters (who just happened to be Democrats) Why did that not surprise me?

Yes, folks the Republican Wave - Brought to you by Koch Industries for a brighter future for Old White Guys with money (to make more money).

By the way, did you hear the one about Chevron Oil spending $3 Million to affect a local election for Mayor in the town of Richmond, CA., a town where they have a refinery. Seems that every 10 years or so, Chevron lights it's facility on fire causing death and destruction within the small town. The people have grown tired of Chevron's excuses, but they wanted to have a mayor ruling in their favor.

The new mayor spent $50,000 on his campaign, money raised all by his lonesome.

http://www.ktvu.com/news/news/local/butt-wins-hotly-contested-richmond
-mayoral-race/nhzwh
/

Let's do a Victory Lap Tom! That feels good!


SGG

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Thursday, November 6, 2014 9:53 AM

AURAPTOR

America loves a winner!


Back of the bus comments that came from Obama aren't being echoed by the GOP. Where Barry .& the Dems DID spike the ball, & haven't stopped, the rest of us will carry on now & do the job of running the country. Not endless 5* vacations, golf outings & fund raisers. The adults are back in power.

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Friday, November 7, 2014 10:02 AM

ELVISCHRIST


Quote:

Originally posted by AURaptor:
That's going a long way around to give her the benefit of a doubt. I mean, why fried chicken, of all foods ? Why not pizza ?




Why do you assume that when she said "everyone" she meant only blacks?


Seems you're the one trying to insert race into this.


As usual.

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Friday, November 7, 2014 10:33 AM

AURAPTOR

America loves a winner!


Nope, missed again . Michelle was on an urban radio show, and directing her comments @ blacks.

But thanks for playing.

Fathom the hypocrisy of a government that requires every citizen to prove they are insured... but not everyone must prove they are a citizen

I'm just a red pill guy in a room full of blue pill addicts.

" AU, that was great, LOL!! " - Chrisisall

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Friday, November 7, 2014 5:11 PM

JEWELSTAITEFAN


Quote:

Originally posted by ELVISCHRIST:
Quote:

Originally posted by AURaptor:
That's going a long way around to give her the benefit of a doubt. I mean, why fried chicken, of all foods ? Why not pizza ?




Why do you assume that when she said "everyone" she meant only blacks?


Seems you're the one trying to insert race into this.


As usual.


Quote:

Originally posted by AURaptor:
Nope, missed again . Michelle was on an urban radio show, and directing her comments @ blacks.

But thanks for playing.


Seems he's the one trying to ignore racism when spoken by his own racists.
Par.
Crassic.

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Friday, November 7, 2014 5:56 PM

WHOZIT


If you vote Democrat Mobama will allow you to have a bowl of hot food with meat in it.

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Saturday, November 8, 2014 5:55 PM

JEWELSTAITEFAN


Quote:

Originally posted by whozit:
If you vote Democrat Mobama will allow you to have a bowl of hot food with meat in it.


But she'll make sure it is diseased meat.

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Saturday, November 8, 2014 7:57 PM

ELVISCHRIST


Quote:

Originally posted by AURaptor:
Nope, missed again . Michelle was on an urban radio show, and directing her comments @ blacks.




So "urban" now means *ONLY* blacks?

Interesting.


I guess I never realized that only black people live in cities.

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