[Vision2020] Rick Perry's Newest Problem

[Rosemary Huskey]

Thank you Carl for posting the link. Maybe these images will jolt some of
the jackasses who pretend that they don't understand the issues (Hello Paul
and Jay) into at least an embryonic semblance of humanity.  And spare me the
bullshit that  lynching is different than a rock or a creek or a mountain
with a racist name. We all know that words have power that create
environments where racism, sexism, classism, and homophobia flourish.  Tacit
permission/acceptance of those words lead inevitably lead to bullying,
physical/emotional violence and, tragically in some cases, murder.  

Rose Huskey

By the way, Jay, Rick Perry has good reason to claim that he had the rock
painted he wants to be nominated.  Of course, by making that claim he is
pointing out that it didn't offend his daddy.  Others seem to have a
different understanding of the issue.
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/rick-perry-familys-hunting-camp-stil
l-known-to-many-by-old-racially-charged-name/2011/10/01/gIQAOhY5DL_story_1.h
tml>   and, until proven otherwise, I'm going with their version.

 

 

From: vision2020-bounces at moscow.com [mailto:vision2020-bounces at moscow.com]
On Behalf Of Carl Westberg
Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2011 12:45 PM
To: vision2020 at moscow.com
Subject: Re: [Vision2020] Rick Perry's Newest Problem

 

Leaving Rick Perry out of the equation, but to perhaps answer why "nigger"
is such a supercharged word, the usage of which, while certainly legal, is
for so many Americans a pejorative that goes beyond being politically
incorrect.....no doubt that word was heard by these people as they died.....
http://withoutsanctuary.org/     warning: horrific photographs.  The U of I
library also has the book, or did when I was working there.....

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Date: Tue, 4 Oct 2011 10:34:29 -0700
From: jborden at datawedge.com
To: thansen at moscow.com; godshatter at yahoo.com
CC: vision2020 at moscow.com
Subject: Re: [Vision2020] Rick Perry's Newest Problem

Didja actually *read* the article (and referenced articles) put out?  Or
just fall prey to the damning headlines?

 

According to the article, Perry's father had the offending landmark painted
over as soon as he came into the lease of the property.  That was nearly 30
years ago.

 

Then apparently later on as the paint faded away (some 20 years ago), Perry
simply had the rock turned over.

 

Perry (and his family) *didn't* allow the offensive term to be on public
display when the property came under their control.

 

 

Either:

 

1)      You never read the article.

2)      You have some facts other than what were stated in the article (in
which case, "please enlighten us").

3)      You read the article, but chose to ignore its content and jump on
the hate bandwagon-- assuming everything was a lie.

 

 

If you are basing/spreading this rhetoric from the other parts of the
article, which simply give quotes from local residents regarding "what life
used to be like down there", and then placing a *stereotype* onto Rick Perry
because of where he grew up. I have news for you:   *that's discrimination.*

 

 

 

Jay

 

 

 

From: vision2020-bounces at moscow.com [mailto:vision2020-bounces at moscow.com]
On Behalf Of Tom Hansen
Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2011 8:19 AM
To: Paul Rumelhart
Cc: vision 2020
Subject: Re: [Vision2020] Rick Perry's Newest Problem

 

Paul Rumelhart inquires:

 

"Can't we live in a world that has things others find offensive?"

 

When in the public arena . . . such as a presidential candidate, for example
. . . it is not only offensive, but extremely disrespectful for Rick Perry
to allow the term "niggerhead" to be emblazoned on property under Perry's
control on public display, especially with a black president and directly
competing with Herman Cain for their party's nomination.  At bare-bones
minimum, it should be considered tactically inappropriate.

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Seeya round town, Moscow.

 

Tom Hansen

Moscow, Idaho


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