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Comments on: RACE, CLASS, AND BALONEY IN THE BIG EASY http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2005/09/02/race-class-and-baloney-in-the-big-easy/ Politics served up with a smile... And a stilletto. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:30:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Cingular ringtones. http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2005/09/02/race-class-and-baloney-in-the-big-easy/comment-page-1/#comment-940343 Cingular ringtones. Sat, 22 Sep 2007 07:22:47 +0000 http://rightwingnuthouse.com/?p=759#comment-940343 <strong>Download free ringtones....</strong> Free ringtones. Verizon wireless ringtones. Ringtones.... Download free ringtones….

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]]> By: Gene Cheek http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2005/09/02/race-class-and-baloney-in-the-big-easy/comment-page-1/#comment-91516 Gene Cheek Tue, 08 Nov 2005 23:03:30 +0000 http://rightwingnuthouse.com/?p=759#comment-91516 MINE EYES HAVE SEEN NO GLORY Mine eyes have seen no glory in the flood of New Orleans; Where the weak and poor among us lost their lives and dignity; My heart cries out in anguish at the misery I've seen; Whose truth is marching on? Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Whose truth is marching on? I have watched them wade deaths waters stunned in disbelief; I have seen them lose their faith and hope and labeled refugees; I have asked myself this question is this the land of liberty; Whose truth is marching on? Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Whose truth is marching on? I have read the fiery gospel writ by God's own hand I'm told; Do unto the least of these as you'd do unto your own; What will we tell our children when they ask us what went wrong; Whose truth is marching on? Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Whose truth is marching on? We stand on gilded boxes and scream out to the world; We are the righteous people and this God's golden shore; But our actions speak out louder than our shouted words; Whose truth is marching on? Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Whose truth is marching on? In times of tribulations our people always lend a hand; With a glory in the giving that transfigures every man; But what happened to our leaders whose hands our fates are in; Whose truth is marching on? Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Whose truth is marching on? Words by Gene Cheek with deepest apologies to Julia W Howe (1861) MINE EYES HAVE SEEN NO GLORY

Mine eyes have seen no glory in the flood of New Orleans;
Where the weak and poor among us lost their lives and dignity;
My heart cries out in anguish at the misery I’ve seen;

Whose truth is marching on?
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Whose truth is marching on?

I have watched them wade deaths waters stunned in disbelief;
I have seen them lose their faith and hope and labeled refugees;
I have asked myself this question is this the land of liberty;

Whose truth is marching on?
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Whose truth is marching on?

I have read the fiery gospel writ by God’s own hand I’m told;
Do unto the least of these as you’d do unto your own;
What will we tell our children when they ask us what went wrong;

Whose truth is marching on?
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Whose truth is marching on?

We stand on gilded boxes and scream out to the world;
We are the righteous people and this God’s golden shore;
But our actions speak out louder than our shouted words;

Whose truth is marching on?
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Whose truth is marching on?

In times of tribulations our people always lend a hand;
With a glory in the giving that transfigures every man;
But what happened to our leaders whose hands our fates are in;

Whose truth is marching on?
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Whose truth is marching on?

Words by Gene Cheek with deepest apologies to Julia W Howe (1861)

]]> By: L.Thomas http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2005/09/02/race-class-and-baloney-in-the-big-easy/comment-page-1/#comment-69761 L.Thomas Tue, 27 Sep 2005 17:00:43 +0000 http://rightwingnuthouse.com/?p=759#comment-69761 As a black man who lived through the Jim Crow era, and served in the armed forces in the 60's and 70's, I have observed the gradual sellout of the black community to the shallow promises of the democratic party. It seems to me that Katrina brings to light the result of those promises. Granted, most blacks are hard working and productive citizens, who love their country; but many of these people have been misled by so-called "black leaders"(ie, Jesse Jackson, A. Sharpton), who's main (but not only) agenda, is for personal gain. The predominate municipal authorities in New Orleans are black and therefore; responsibility for proper initial preparation, warning, and evacuation belongs to them; beginning with Mayor Nagin. As an elected official and resident of New Orleans he should know not just what his resources are but the status of his people and their capabilities. The fact that so many New Orleaneans are poor or homeless was KNOWN more to him than to President Bush. The fact of race is irrelevant. As Mayor he could have commandeered public buses, school buses,and city vehicles to assist in an evacuation. If done early enough(1-3 days),more than one trip per vehicle could have been achieved. I speak from experience, as a commander in the military I made a decision to remove my men from harms way even though my superiors were against it. Nothing happened and I was reprimanded for my actions, but as a leader I made timely decision and accepted the consequences. By the way 90 percent of my troops were white. Finally, let me say that President Bush has his faults but, the constitution guarantees(10th amendment) that each state(in this case Louisiana)is sovereign, (within limits), and therefore the Mayor of N.O. and Governor of Louisiana must act first with their resources in a state crisis As a black man who lived through the Jim Crow era, and served in the armed forces in the 60’s and 70’s, I have observed the gradual sellout of the black community to the shallow promises of the democratic party. It seems to me that Katrina brings to light the result of those promises. Granted, most blacks are hard working and productive citizens, who love their country; but many of these people have been misled by so-called “black leaders”(ie, Jesse Jackson, A. Sharpton), who’s main (but not only) agenda, is for personal gain. The predominate municipal authorities in New Orleans are black and therefore; responsibility for proper initial preparation, warning, and evacuation belongs to them; beginning with Mayor Nagin. As an elected official and resident of New Orleans he should know not just what his resources are but the status of his people and their capabilities. The fact that so many New Orleaneans are poor or homeless was KNOWN more to him than to President Bush. The fact of race is irrelevant. As Mayor he could have commandeered public buses, school buses,and city vehicles to assist in an evacuation. If done early enough(1-3 days),more than one trip per vehicle could have been achieved. I speak from experience, as a commander in the military I made a decision to remove my men from harms way even though my superiors were against it. Nothing happened and I was reprimanded for my actions, but as a leader I made timely decision and accepted the consequences. By the way 90 percent of my troops were white. Finally, let me say that President Bush has his faults but, the constitution guarantees(10th amendment) that each state(in this case Louisiana)is sovereign, (within limits), and therefore the Mayor of N.O. and Governor of Louisiana must act first with their resources in a state crisis

]]> By: Where I Stand http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2005/09/02/race-class-and-baloney-in-the-big-easy/comment-page-1/#comment-60157 Where I Stand Mon, 12 Sep 2005 18:03:55 +0000 http://rightwingnuthouse.com/?p=759#comment-60157 <strong>Institutional Racism</strong> We have heard plenty about institutional racism over the last couple of weeks and within this article I will show that it does exist and is well ingrained into our society. Institutional Racism

We have heard plenty about institutional racism over the last couple of weeks and within this article I will show that it does exist and is well ingrained into our society.

]]> By: TMH's Bacon Bits http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2005/09/02/race-class-and-baloney-in-the-big-easy/comment-page-1/#comment-55534 TMH's Bacon Bits Sun, 04 Sep 2005 13:01:11 +0000 http://rightwingnuthouse.com/?p=759#comment-55534 <strong>Racism Charges Abound</strong> This just makes me feel all warm and cozy inside, and so proud to be a Marylander. The Washington Times reports thus: Black Democrats in Congress and civil rights leaders yesterday accused the Bush administration of incompetence and a lack of compassi... Racism Charges Abound

This just makes me feel all warm and cozy inside, and so proud to be a Marylander. The Washington Times reports thus: Black Democrats in Congress and civil rights leaders yesterday accused the Bush administration of incompetence and a lack of compassi…

]]> By: dannyDoesit http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2005/09/02/race-class-and-baloney-in-the-big-easy/comment-page-1/#comment-55155 dannyDoesit Sat, 03 Sep 2005 19:26:12 +0000 http://rightwingnuthouse.com/?p=759#comment-55155 Exactly. RIGHT to the heart of things. But I think we would all better off if we got directly into the heart of things. Exactly.

RIGHT to the heart of things.

But I think we would all better off if we got directly into the heart of things.

]]> By: clarice feldman http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2005/09/02/race-class-and-baloney-in-the-big-easy/comment-page-1/#comment-55076 clarice feldman Sat, 03 Sep 2005 16:00:29 +0000 http://rightwingnuthouse.com/?p=759#comment-55076 Rick, I am in awe of how well you get right to the heart of things. Bravo, again. Rick, I am in awe of how well you get right to the heart of things. Bravo, again.

]]> By: Rick Moran http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2005/09/02/race-class-and-baloney-in-the-big-easy/comment-page-1/#comment-55065 Rick Moran Sat, 03 Sep 2005 15:44:41 +0000 http://rightwingnuthouse.com/?p=759#comment-55065 Define for me then the consequences of "not caring?" What is the inescapable conclusion one can draw if the government deliberately acted slowly because , after all, they're only poor black people? What's the rush? Are you saying the government didn't know that people would die because of their lack of concern? Are you saying that politicians are so stupid that they don't know that even the appearance of a lack of care will cost them dearly at the polls? Explain this to me. Don't just say "the government doesn't care." Define for me then the consequences of “not caring?” What is the inescapable conclusion one can draw if the government deliberately acted slowly because , after all, they’re only poor black people? What’s the rush?

Are you saying the government didn’t know that people would die because of their lack of concern?

Are you saying that politicians are so stupid that they don’t know that even the appearance of a lack of care will cost them dearly at the polls?

Explain this to me. Don’t just say “the government doesn’t care.”

]]> By: Rick Moran http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2005/09/02/race-class-and-baloney-in-the-big-easy/comment-page-1/#comment-55056 Rick Moran Sat, 03 Sep 2005 15:32:31 +0000 http://rightwingnuthouse.com/?p=759#comment-55056 I have absolutely no doubt that you care deeply about the people in New Orleans. In a civil society, you would grant me the same courtesy. Instead, by saying that the government "doesn't care" you are saying they want to kill black people because by not caring, people will die. It's an idiotic critique - shallow, vapid, and without a speck of rationality. But Hey! It sounds good on TV! I have absolutely no doubt that you care deeply about the people in New Orleans.

In a civil society, you would grant me the same courtesy. Instead, by saying that the government “doesn’t care” you are saying they want to kill black people because by not caring, people will die.

It’s an idiotic critique - shallow, vapid, and without a speck of rationality.

But Hey! It sounds good on TV!

]]> By: bobbymo http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2005/09/02/race-class-and-baloney-in-the-big-easy/comment-page-1/#comment-55036 bobbymo Sat, 03 Sep 2005 14:56:51 +0000 http://rightwingnuthouse.com/?p=759#comment-55036 Melanie, Melanie, Melanie, This disaster covered 93,000 square miles. Back in 93 and 98, after all the people were made safe by moving just a few miles away from the flood plain, they saved the animals... big Fu#$king deal! This is not the same thing. If the government of LA and NO had done their respective jobs right, and used the almost 1,000 transit/school buses doing nothing, most would have been spared this mess. But leave it to you liberal whiners to find fault with everyone but the people who are really to blame. Add to this that not until late Monday night did the levees break, taking what most considered up until then, a serious disaster to the tragic one we have. This blame game is getting so old. As Rick so rightly points out... get real! Melanie, Melanie, Melanie,

This disaster covered 93,000 square miles. Back in 93 and 98, after all the people were made safe by moving just a few miles away from the flood plain, they saved the animals… big Fu#$king deal! This is not the same thing. If the government of LA and NO had done their respective jobs right, and used the almost 1,000 transit/school buses doing nothing, most would have been spared this mess. But leave it to you liberal whiners to find fault with everyone but the people who are really to blame. Add to this that not until late Monday night did the levees break, taking what most considered up until then, a serious disaster to the tragic one we have. This blame game is getting so old.

As Rick so rightly points out… get real!

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