And you thought yours was a tough gig…
Some conservatives are planning on a CPAC-like event focused on getting minority voters amped for 2018https://t.co/RD03SkDPeX
— Katherine Miller (@katherinemiller) August 1, 2017
"Hands up everybody who loves civil forfeiture! Uh, cuts to HBCUs! Uh… jokes about police brutality!" https://t.co/RaR8hYiHiv
— Dave Weigel (@daveweigel) August 1, 2017
… The Multicultural Policy and Political Action Conference is a first-of-its-kind conference being led by veteran Republican operatives Aaron Manaigo and Elroy Sailor.
Black Republicans are split on whether they should push their priorities amid widespread turmoil inside the White House at the staff level, and an investigation into Russia’s role in the 2016 election. The conference illustrates how some conservative constituency groups are struggling to navigate the era — turning to 2018 as a pivot after originally talking about the presidency as the opportunity to advance an agenda.
The purpose of the conference, not made public until now, echoes a sentiment inside the party’s black leadership that advancement means fewer fights with the White House, and finding other ways to get access to power. “The administration has shown that black Republicans don’t matter to them,” said one party activist who requested anonymity to speak freely. “It’s a question now of, Do we work around them, or do we get in where we fit in?”…
Thanks, folks, but the Trump Administration already has me plenty amped for 2018 (if not quite the way they want) https://t.co/L3cGqx8nJ0
— Rajan Narang (@rdnarang) August 1, 2017
Remember when CPAC held a panel on racism that devolved into a discussion on why slaves should have been grateful?
— Ty (@BossDoxie) August 1, 2017
Roger Moore
If by “get in where we fit in” you mean ditching the Republican Party and joining a party that actually takes people of color seriously, I’m definitely going to recommend that one.
Jeffro
I am SO going to that… I promise to wait until just the right moment to let them know I’m not one of them
debbie
What, create good will after they’ve been totally ground into the dirt?
OzarkHillbilly
Head? Meet desk.
germy
Whenever I saw footage of dolt45’s campaign rallies, I always noticed the small number of black supporters made sure to wear lots of swag. drumpf Tee shirts, hats, waving signs. I suspect it was for protection.
ruemara
I want to pivot with a machine gun at the next retreat. I hate these people.
debbie
@ruemara:
I don’t pray, but I’m going to make an exception and pray that this conference totally implode.
germy
Diamond and Silk. They’ve hitched their wagons to a Star. Maybe there’s a place for them in the administration.
David ?Canadian Anchor Baby? Koch
@germy: they’re his next co-chief of staff
ruemara
@germy: Yes. Helping Ivanka get dressed and serving in the kitchen.
@debbie: Asteroid hit.
Major Major Major Major
You’re gonna run into this problem in any group with only two people.
schrodingers_cat
@ruemara: I think people who dress Ivanka hate her. She is always a little off. Like the garden party dress at the EU summit with Merkel and LaGarde.
Karen S.
I’ve only ever commented here (or anywhere else really) occasionally, mostly because by the time I read the posts, others have already said what I wanted to say. But most of the time nowadays, I just don’t have the words to describe my opinions or feelings about everything that’s been happening. This outreach to minorities, though? Ugh. I mean, how many times have they tried this? What number in the sequel order is this? I just… Ugh. So disgusted and angry about all of this. Now I’m going to go watch cute animal videos on YouTube.
ruemara
@Major Major Major Major: Win.
@schrodingers_cat: She’s a tacky little wannabe and always will.
Enhanced Voting Techniques
“It’s better to live on your knees that die on your feet” seems to be today’s GOP motto.
germy
I remember during one of the rallies, a person was holding a “Blacks For Trump” sign …
it was a white person.
Major Major Major Major
@germy: There were other folks with “blacks for trump” signs from the Yahweh ben Yahwen cult, weren’t there?
Boatboy_srq
Remember all those complaints by Conservatists about minorities only turning out when they’re paid to do so? Yeah, this will be one of those events.
David ?Canadian Anchor Baby? Koch
George
@Enhanced Voting Techniques: The truth is that it’s better to live on your feet than to die on your knees, of course.
sharl
@germy: About that “Blacks For Trump” group…
The “Blacks for Trump” Guy at Florida Rally Is Former Yahweh Ben Yahweh Cult Member
The man behind Donald Trump at today’s Lakeland, Florida rally is former Yahweh ben Yahweh cult member Michael Symonette, AKA Michael the Black Man.
More history of that group at the link.
David ?Canadian Anchor Baby? Koch
@Major Major Major Major: The Blacks for Trump convention is having a hard time finding an appropriate room size, now that phone booths no longer exist.
Morzer
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/ezra-cohen-watnick-fired-national-security-council
Another one bites the dust! So much winning!
lollipopguild
Jeff Sessions will be there to explain to everyone how Legal Slavery will work.
germy
@Major Major Major Major: I don’t know. I just remember people with “Blacks For Trump” signs were frequently visible behind him during televised speeches. I distinctly remember a middle-aged white woman holding one sign.
EDIT: Now I see Sharl’s comment above. Interesting stuff I wasn’t aware of.
Mike in NC
Wife has NBC Evening News on in the living room. Looked out and saw headline “TRUMP LASHING OUT AT TOP MILITARY ADVISORS”. Something about his not being pleased with Afghanistan. Better assign Jared to that once he settles the Israeli-Palestinian spat.
Time to Goggle…
lollipopguild
@Morzer: I like Weird Al’s version-“Another one ride the bus”.
JWR
@Karen S.:
That, in a nutshell, is my predicament, too. So I usually just read along, and before long, somebody here gives me a good, hearty guffaw and/or reason to smile. ;-)
Gravenstone
I didn’t want to drop something fully humorous in Adam’s post above, so I’ll just put this here (from a friend of mine on Facebook).
I see a little silhouetto of McCain
Scaramucci, Scaramucci, will you help the Big Tango?
In’party fighting, very, very fright’ning me
(Kellyanne) Kellyanne(Kellyanne) Kellyanne
Kellyanne where did you go?
Politicooooo
Trump’s just a rich boy, nobody loves him
He’s just a rich boy from a rich family
Making America a monstrosity
Kelly come, Priebus go, will you let them serve?
Transgender no! We will not let you serve
(Let them serve!)Transgender! We will not let you serve
(Let them serve!)Transgender! We will not let you serve
(Let me serve) Will not let you serve
(Let me serve) Will not let you serve (Let me serve) Ahh
No, no, no, no, no, no, no
(O bama mia bama mia) Obama mia please don’t go
Beelzetrump is a devi Putin made for me,for me, for me!
lollipopguild
@Mike in NC: I and others are still waiting for the Secret Plan that would destroy ISIS in 30 days.
Gravenstone
@ruemara:
Wonder if they know anything ’bout birthing babies?
Shalimar
@Roger Moore: No. He means accept being second class citizens within the party as long as they’re treated better than Democrats.
JWR
@Gravenstone: @Karen S.: See what I mean! ;-)
Jim, Foolish Literalist
But he hired Omarosa as his outreach director. THE. Honorable. Omarosa Manigault. She has been on television. Several times. Magazine covers. She frequently sits next to Kellyanne Conway, also of television fame. She’s a star! What more could anyone ask for?
Shalimar
@Jim, Foolish Literalist: A black outreach director who doesn’t keep dossiers on all her enemies within the national black community?
mai naem mobile
Lumpy Dumpy and his GOP pals will get the lowest perecentage of minority votes ever by the GOP. Even Goldwater.I would bet some good money on that.
JerryRich
I understand that conference attendees will be required to report to a big room for “showers” to gain admittance.
germy
@Jim, Foolish Literalist:
Moar Katrina Pierson.
EriktheRed
http://washingtonmonthly.com/2017/08/02/trump-signals-that-he-will-wage-a-culture-war/
lollipopguild
@Shalimar: When she is not busy threatening people.
chris
Dear gods, these people!
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2017/08/a-national-security-council-staffer-is-forced-out-over-a-controversial-memo/535725/
This is not Cohen-Watnick. Rich Higgs forgot to use his inside voice and was fired from the NSC on 21July. I missed this in all the excitement way back then although I can’t really remember what the excitement was.
TenguPhule
Black Republican = Slavecatcher
Proof that insanity truly is a human trait.
TenguPhule
@Major Major Major Major:
Clarence Thomas, Condi Rice and Uncle Colin Powell are three.
Shalimar
@chris: I don’t remember any contemporary reporting that an NSC staffer had been fired. I think this might be the first we are hearing about Higgins.
TenguPhule
@Enhanced Voting Techniques:
*Living not guaranteed if non-white
chris
@Shalimar: Maybe that’s it, but it feels like 21July was several decades ago.
ETA: Yes, Higgins. SMH
burnspbesq
@germy:
Was it the same guy who was recently photographed holding an “I regret my abortion” sign at the Texas Capitol?
Groucho48
A bit of googling seems to show Trump’s immigrant grandfather didn’t speak English when he came to the U.S.. Just saying…
burnspbesq
If you haven’t seen this yet, I promise you the ACLU’s amicus brief in the West Virginia libel suit against John Oliver is going to fill your evening with joy.
http://acluwv.org/aclu-wv-fires-back-coal-baron-john-oliver-lawsuit/
woodrowfan
@Major Major Major Major: yes, cult members supporting a cult. whodathunkit?
Brachiator
@Roger Moore:
People of color have just as much right to join a party which will vigorously work against their interests as do women and Log Cabin Republicans. Some people just can’t be helped.
Uncle Cosmo
@burnspbesq: Joy indeed. Bob ought to be sanctioned to eat shit until he dies of an E. coli infection. (Concept shamelessly lifted from Gravity’s Rainbow…I think.)
Villago Delenda Est
@burnspbesq: Hilarious. “Eat shit, Bob” indeed!