Westmoreland calls Obama ‘uppity'.

1069 · 09-04-08, 07:26 PM

Westmoreland calls Obama ‘uppity'

By Mike Soraghan
09/04/08

Georgia Republican Rep. Lynn Westmoreland used the racially-tinged term "uppity" to describe Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama Thursday.

Westmoreland was discussing vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin's speech with reporters outside the House chamber and was asked to compare her with Michelle Obama.

"Just from what little I’ve seen of her and Mr. Obama, Sen. Obama, they're a member of an elitist-class individual that thinks that they're uppity," Westmoreland said.

Asked to clarify that he used the word “uppity,” Westmoreland said, “Uppity, yeah.”

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Political consultant David Gergen, who has worked in both Republican and Democratic White Houses, said on ABC’s "This Week" that “As a native of the south, I can tell you, when you see this Charlton Heston ad, 'The One,' that's code for, 'He's uppity, he ought to stay in his place.' Everybody gets that who is from a Southern background.”

The Obama campaign, asked about the quote, did not note any racial context.

“Sounds like Rep. Westmoreland should be careful throwing stones from his candidate's eight glass houses,” said Obama spokesman Tommy Vietor.

Campaigning against the first black major-party nominee has already created some problems for Republicans.

Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) said that Obama's middle name – Hussein – is relevant to the public discourse surrounding his candidacy, saying in March that if Obama were elected, "Then the radical Islamists, the al Qaeda, the radical Islamists and their supporters, will be dancing in the streets in greater numbers than they did on Sept. 11 because they will declare victory in this War on Terror."

At an April 12 event in his district, Kentucky Rep. Geoff Davis (R) said of Obama: “I’m going to tell you something: That boy’s finger does not need to be on the button. He could not make a decision in that simulation that related to a nuclear threat to this country.”

Davis sent a letter of apology to Obama in which he described his remark as a “poor choice of words.”

Westmoreland originally supported former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney for the Republican presidential nomination. He now supports McCain, but missed an August fundraiser for the nominee because he was vacationing with his family.

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Are the Republicans actually stupid, or is it just a ploy to appeal to stupid voters?

tlmorg02 · 09-04-08, 07:29 PM

No they are actually stupid. They really believe their policies can work without destroying the nation.

P/N · 09-04-08, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by tlmorg02

No they are actually stupid. They really believe their policies can work without destroying the nation.

And the dems are different how exactly? They too are stupid and their policies will destroy the nation too. If you can't see this, you aren't looking hard enough.

cascadian · 09-04-08, 07:41 PM

I thought 'uppity' in a racial context was a little dated but do a google search on "uppity" and the n-word and you will find plenty of offensive things many of which mention Obama.

Would have to know more about Westmoreland and the context to make a judgement though.

B. Dial · 09-04-08, 07:43 PM

I'm from the South (Arkansas), and I never knew that "uppity" had a racial connotation associated with it. To me, it always meant some rich person that looked down on everyone else. We mostly use it about rich white folks in my state. Maybe Georgia is different.

danarhea · 09-04-08, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by B. Dial

I'm from the South (Arkansas), and I never knew that "uppity" had a racial connotation associated with it. To me, it always meant some rich person that looked down on everyone else. We mostly use it about rich white folks in my state. Maybe Georgia is different.

In East Texas, uppity means exactly what it sounds like. That is probably the most overtly rascist area in all the US. A lot of inbreds in East Texas too.

tlmorg02 · 09-04-08, 09:13 PM

Let's see, Trickle-down economics plus outsourcing to avoid paying decent wages equals current economy. Low taxes on Middle Class plus balanced budget (Clinton) equals national prosperity.

Your right, I can see how prosperity for all will destroy the nation as the rich and greedy know it.

American · 09-04-08, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 1069

Westmoreland calls Obama ‘uppity'

By Mike Soraghan
09/04/08

Georgia Republican Rep. Lynn Westmoreland used the racially-tinged term "uppity" to describe Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama Thursday.

Westmoreland was discussing vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin's speech with reporters outside the House chamber and was asked to compare her with Michelle Obama.

"Just from what little I’ve seen of her and Mr. Obama, Sen. Obama, they're a member of an elitist-class individual that thinks that they're uppity," Westmoreland said.

Asked to clarify that he used the word “uppity,” Westmoreland said, “Uppity, yeah.”

>snip<

Political consultant David Gergen, who has worked in both Republican and Democratic White Houses, said on ABC’s "This Week" that “As a native of the south, I can tell you, when you see this Charlton Heston ad, 'The One,' that's code for, 'He's uppity, he ought to stay in his place.' Everybody gets that who is from a Southern background.”

The Obama campaign, asked about the quote, did not note any racial context.

“Sounds like Rep. Westmoreland should be careful throwing stones from his candidate's eight glass houses,” said Obama spokesman Tommy Vietor.

Campaigning against the first black major-party nominee has already created some problems for Republicans.

Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) said that Obama's middle name – Hussein – is relevant to the public discourse surrounding his candidacy, saying in March that if Obama were elected, "Then the radical Islamists, the al Qaeda, the radical Islamists and their supporters, will be dancing in the streets in greater numbers than they did on Sept. 11 because they will declare victory in this War on Terror."

At an April 12 event in his district, Kentucky Rep. Geoff Davis (R) said of Obama: “I’m going to tell you something: That boy’s finger does not need to be on the button. He could not make a decision in that simulation that related to a nuclear threat to this country.”

Davis sent a letter of apology to Obama in which he described his remark as a “poor choice of words.”

Westmoreland originally supported former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney for the Republican presidential nomination. He now supports McCain, but missed an August fundraiser for the nominee because he was vacationing with his family.

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Are the Republicans actually stupid, or is it just a ploy to appeal to stupid voters?

Since when is the word "uppity" racist? Have you lost your marbles?

P/N · 09-04-08, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by tlmorg02

Let's see, Trickle-down economics plus outsourcing to avoid paying decent wages equals current economy. Low taxes on Middle Class plus balanced budget (Clinton) equals national prosperity.

Your right, I can see how prosperity for all will destroy the nation as the rich and greedy know it.

Got a link to where the republicans or Bush have outsourced jobs? Got a link to where republicans or Bush have avoided paying decent wages? Got a link to where Clinton did or didn't do either? How did Bush raise taxes on the middle class exactly (please provide a link)? And as far as Clinton goes, he inherited an economy on the upswing, balanced the budget because the Republicans fought him on every spending bill (unlike under Bush where they approved every f'ing thing) and his higher taxes led to an economy on the downswing when Bush took office, which in turn only got worse after 9/11.

When you wake up from that dream world you're living in, I'd be happy to see realistic links to your claims.

American · 09-04-08, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 1069

Westmoreland calls Obama ‘uppity'

By Mike Soraghan
09/04/08

Georgia Republican Rep. Lynn Westmoreland used the racially-tinged term "uppity" to describe Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama Thursday.

Westmoreland was discussing vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin's speech with reporters outside the House chamber and was asked to compare her with Michelle Obama.

"Just from what little I’ve seen of her and Mr. Obama, Sen. Obama, they're a member of an elitist-class individual that thinks that they're uppity," Westmoreland said.

Asked to clarify that he used the word “uppity,” Westmoreland said, “Uppity, yeah.”

>snip<

Political consultant David Gergen, who has worked in both Republican and Democratic White Houses, said on ABC’s "This Week" that “As a native of the south, I can tell you, when you see this Charlton Heston ad, 'The One,' that's code for, 'He's uppity, he ought to stay in his place.' Everybody gets that who is from a Southern background.”

The Obama campaign, asked about the quote, did not note any racial context.

“Sounds like Rep. Westmoreland should be careful throwing stones from his candidate's eight glass houses,” said Obama spokesman Tommy Vietor.

Campaigning against the first black major-party nominee has already created some problems for Republicans.

Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) said that Obama's middle name – Hussein – is relevant to the public discourse surrounding his candidacy, saying in March that if Obama were elected, "Then the radical Islamists, the al Qaeda, the radical Islamists and their supporters, will be dancing in the streets in greater numbers than they did on Sept. 11 because they will declare victory in this War on Terror."

At an April 12 event in his district, Kentucky Rep. Geoff Davis (R) said of Obama: “I’m going to tell you something: That boy’s finger does not need to be on the button. He could not make a decision in that simulation that related to a nuclear threat to this country.”

Davis sent a letter of apology to Obama in which he described his remark as a “poor choice of words.”

Westmoreland originally supported former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney for the Republican presidential nomination. He now supports McCain, but missed an August fundraiser for the nominee because he was vacationing with his family.

link

Are the Republicans actually stupid, or is it just a ploy to appeal to stupid voters?

If Bill Clinton stopped suddenly, David Gergen would get his head stuck in a hole. Gergen is as credible as a three dollar bill, and as biased as one can get.