THe Official Virginia Dems Are Doing Awesome Thread

[Spurtacular]

Innocent 'til proven guilty; amirite?

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/second-woman-accuses-va-lt-gov-justin-fairfax-of-sexual-assault/ar-BBTlXJt?ocid=spartanntp

[Spurtacular]

Rest easy, guys. Slimeball governor going nowhere.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/official-gov-northam-tells-staff-hes-staying/ar-BBTlSEp?ocid=spartanntp

[Pavlov]

Innocent 'til proven guilty; amirite?Wasn't that your line with Trump and K?

OK

[DarrinS]

Everyone deserves due process, tbh

[pgardn]

Everyone deserves due process, tbh

For political positions...
Nope.

[Spurtacular]

Everyone deserves due process, tbh

He is a disgrace. Virginians should recall him and the other disgraces if they won't do the right thing and step down.

[Pavlov]

He is a disgrace. Virginians should recall him and the other disgraces if they won't do the right thing and step down.lol derp

[ducks]

One thing about the Justin Fairfax accusations: He's innocent until proven guilty.

If you believe that the accusations MUST BE TRUE because...just because, then you're living in the WRONG country!

If he insists he's innocent then he should FIGHT to keep his job.

That is all.

[ducks]

For political positions...
Nope.


Wrong again chump

[hater]

:lmao shithole party

[Winehole23]

Everyone deserves due process, tbhDue process attaches to civil and criminal proceedings in court, not political vetting.

Politics ain't beanbag.

[Spurtacular]

lol derp

Tell us what you like about the Virginia leaders.

[Chris]

https://twitter.com/RealSaavedra/status/1094458787497267200

[pgardn]

SNL got me thinking:

How many older distinguished posters have worn blackface at some point in time?

CC
Darrin
Winehole
DMC
Tesla Blue
Spurminator
El Nono
Snakeboi
Avante
Wild Cobra

If yes, in what context?
Frostking context would be to allow your Polish friends to beat you with sticks.
Spurs Homer context would be so you could party without fear.

[DarrinS]

SNL got me thinking:

How many older distinguished posters have worn blackface at some point in time?

CC
Darrin
Winehole
DMC
Tesla Blue
Spurminator
El Nono
Snakeboi
Avante
Wild Cobra

If yes, in what context?
Frostking context would be to allow your Polish friends to beat you with sticks.
Spurs Homer context would be so you could party without fear.

You can scratch my name off the list.

[Spurminator]

Older? Ouch. :lol

Never worn blackface. But can't say I wouldn't have considered it if I was cosplaying a black character or celebrity at one time in my life.

[boutons_deux]

Trump Claims African Americans ‘Very Angry’ About Northam Blackface, But 60% Don’t Want Gov. to Resign

The tweet drew immediate scorn from Twitter users, who noted (https://www.rawstory.com/2019/02/internet-lights-trump-african-americans-angry-tweet-dont-speak-us-ever/)Trump’s own history of overt racism and lack of standing as an envoy for Black America.

an overwhelming majority of black Virginians do not want Northam to resign.

The Washington Post/Schar School poll of Virginians found voters evenly split on whether Northam should resign over the scandal, 47% to 47%.

But among African-Americans in the state, 58 percent said he should not step down,

versus 37 percent who said he should.

The poll also found that 58 percent of black Virginians accept Northam’s apology,

while only 52 percent of white residents did.

https://www.mediaite.com/online/trump-claims-african-americans-very-angry-about-northam-blackface-but-60-dont-want-gov-to-resign/

[rmt]

Trump Claims African Americans ‘Very Angry’ About Northam Blackface, But 60% Don’t Want Gov. to Resign

The tweet drew immediate scorn from Twitter users, who noted (https://www.rawstory.com/2019/02/internet-lights-trump-african-americans-angry-tweet-dont-speak-us-ever/)Trump’s own history of overt racism and lack of standing as an envoy for Black America.

an overwhelming majority of black Virginians do not want Northam to resign.

The Washington Post/Schar School poll of Virginians found voters evenly split on whether Northam should resign over the scandal, 47% to 47%.

But among African-Americans in the state, 58 percent said he should not step down,

versus 37 percent who said he should.

The poll also found that 58 percent of black Virginians accept Northam’s apology,

while only 52 percent of white residents did.

https://www.mediaite.com/online/trump-claims-african-americans-very-angry-about-northam-blackface-but-60-dont-want-gov-to-resign/




So, what does that poll mean? That the people who the racism is directed at don't care/are bothered by it? A bit strange especially if the gov steps down, an African American would take his place.

[boutons_deux]

Virginia Gov. Northam refuses to resign,

calls slaves 'indentured servants from Africa' (https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2019/2/10/1833708/-Virginia-Gov-Northam-refuses-to-resign-calls-slaves-indentured-servants-from-Africa-in-interview) :lol

https://www.dailykos.com/stories/1833708

[Chris]

Mockingbird Media in full damage control :tu


https://twitter.com/JackPosobiec/status/1094644702576631814
https://twitter.com/RealSaavedra/status/1094689283649064967
https://twitter.com/RealSaavedra/status/1094697907511422976

[boutons_deux]

Northam's Med School Had to Ban Yearbooks Because of Another Racist Scandal (https://splinternews.com/northams-med-school-had-to-ban-yearbooks-because-of-ano-1832339577)
https://splinternews.com/northams-med-school-had-to-ban-yearbooks-because-of-ano-1832339577?utm_source=splinter_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2019-02-10

America is permanently fucked up, after 400 years, by racism

[ducks]

Northam's Med School Had to Ban Yearbooks Because of Another Racist Scandal (https://splinternews.com/northams-med-school-had-to-ban-yearbooks-because-of-ano-1832339577)
https://splinternews.com/northams-med-school-had-to-ban-yearbooks-because-of-ano-1832339577?utm_source=splinter_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2019-02-10and yet you still live here

America is permanently fucked up, after 400 years, by racism


And yet you still live here

[pgardn]

Older? Ouch. :lol

Never worn blackface. But can't say I wouldn't have considered it if I was cosplaying a black character or celebrity at one time in my life.

I thought you were Identified as an older wise one ?
But not one that would triangulate satellite data to find women.

[Winehole23]

You can scratch my name off the list.Zero times. Never came up for me.

[cd021]

So, what does that poll mean? That the people who the racism is directed at don't care/are bothered by it? A bit strange especially if the gov steps down, an African American would take his place.


As someone who lives in VA, it makes sense that other black people don't want him to step down.

If Northam, Fairfax and Herring all resign then a Republican would take over- the Virginia GOP is growing increasingly unpopular in the state Gilmore lost by 10 points and Stewart lost by 16 in the last two statewide elections.

The L.T Gov may get impeached for sexual assault accusations. Northam staying in place means that he can pick his new Lieutenant governor and many Dems are calling it for it to be a long time state politician ( and a black woman) to be the pick. It would ensure that there won't be a Republican governor.

[rmt]

As someone who lives in VA, it makes sense that other black people don't want him to step down.

If Northam, Fairfax and Herring all resign then a Republican would take over- the Virginia GOP is growing increasingly unpopular in the state Gilmore lost by 10 points and Stewart lost by 16 in the last two statewide elections.

The L.T Gov may get impeached for sexual assault accusations. Northam staying in place means that he can pick his new Lieutenant governor and many Dems are calling it for it to be a long time state politician ( and a black woman) to be the pick. It would ensure that there won't be a Republican governor.

As more time goes by (and the outrage fades), chances of governorship going to Republican gets to nil.

[Pavlov]

As more time goes by (and the outrage fades), chances of governorship going to Republican gets to nil.Yep. It's glorious.

[cd021]

As more time goes by (and the outrage fades), chances of governorship going to Republican gets to nil.

True; the fact it's getting national coverage is probably hurting Northam, and certainly Fairfax, but if Northam can hold on for another month his numbers will likely improve and there is a decent chance that he will be able to finish out his term. That is a better alternative than all three resigning and having a republican governor for sure.

[FrostKing]

https://i.ibb.co/m8gW4ZD/Screenshot-2019-02-12-00-48-12-1.png

Since blackface is so shameful, why would I want it in my family tree

[CosmicCowboy]

SNL got me thinking:

How many older distinguished posters have worn blackface at some point in time?

CC
Darrin
Winehole
DMC
Tesla Blue
Spurminator
El Nono
Snakeboi
Avante
Wild Cobra

If yes, in what context?
Frostking context would be to allow your Polish friends to beat you with sticks.
Spurs Homer context would be so you could party without fear.

You can scratch me off that list. Always thought it looked stupid.

[CosmicCowboy]

I think I remember wearing a sombrero in a elementary school play and playing the maracas, though. Good thing I didn't go into politics.

[Trill Clinton]

I think I remember wearing a sombrero in a elementary school play and playing the maracas, though. Good thing I didn't go into politics.

As long as you didn't darken your skin you're fine.

[CosmicCowboy]

As long as you didn't darken your skin you're fine.

I dunno. I was definitely appropriating culture. The real mexican kids just wanted to play the part of the villagers taking siestas...:lol

[boutons_deux]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zofYRnXW38A

[boutons_deux]

https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--Nsks-nlP--/c_scale,dpr_2.0,f_auto,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800/jb1tekmsepjyxntkxvga.jpg

[FrostKing]

https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--Nsks-nlP--/c_scale,dpr_2.0,f_auto,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800/jb1tekmsepjyxntkxvga.jpg
Switch genders and it's a typical commercial ran during NBA telecast. What's the issue?

[boutons_deux]

A Third of Americans Say Blackface Is Acceptable


http://www.pensitoreview.com/2019/02/12/a-third-of-americans-say-blackface-is-acceptable/

[Spurtacular]

:lol More Awesome

https://www.wric.com/news/politics/virginias-fairfax-compares-himself-to-lynching-victims-2/1806121445

[Spurtacular]

A Third of Americans Say Blackface Is Acceptable


http://www.pensitoreview.com/2019/02/12/a-third-of-americans-say-blackface-is-acceptable/

Why wouldn't they?

[Pavlov]

Why wouldn't they?When do you wear blackface?

[Spurtacular]

When do you wear blackface?

When I want to trigger snowflakes like you.

[Pavlov]

When I want to trigger snowflakes like you.So when was the last time you wore blackface, derp?