Another Racist Moment From The GOP

With Barack Obama running against an ailing Republican Party this year, the scoundrels that are about to lose power are ready to go out in spectacular fashion. That isn't just for the people at the top like McCain trying to connect ACORN and Ayers to him, the hate is through and through the GOP system. The latest incident of racist behavior was reported in Inland, CA, where a group of Republican women thought they'd come up with a funny joke about Obama.

From The Press-Enterprise:

The latest newsletter by an Inland Republican women's group depicts Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama surrounded by a watermelon, ribs and a bucket of fried chicken, prompting outrage in political circles.

The October newsletter by the Chaffey Community Republican Women, Federated says if Obama is elected his image will appear on food stamps -- instead of dollar bills like other presidents. The statement is followed by an illustration of "Obama Bucks" -- a phony $10 bill featuring Obama's face on a donkey's body, labeled "United States Food Stamps."

The GOP newsletter, which was sent to about 200 members and associates of the group by e-mail and regular mail last week, is drawing harsh criticism from members of the political group, elected leaders, party officials and others as racist.

Yep, just some innocent fun those GOP gals were having. Of course, now the group leader Ms. Fedele will "apologize" at the behest of those above her on the food chain for being so outlandish about how most of them feel secretly. Here's the heartfelt statement from Fedele.

"I didn't see it the way that it's being taken. I never connected," she said. "It was just food to me. It didn't mean anything else."

She said she also wasn't trying to make a statement linking Obama and food stamps, although her introductory text to the illustration connects the two: "Obama talks about all those presidents that got their names on bills. If elected, what bill would he be on????? Food Stamps, what else!"

Right Ms. Fedele, we believe you. How could you know that pictures of watermelon, fried chicken and the rest have to do with stereotypical images of African-Americans? You're probably just one of those many ignorant conservatives that have lived in a cave your whole life. It is also likely that you are completely blind to the ways your party has utilized the issue of race to get ahead of minorities. Yet, most of us know better, and can easily call you out for that shit, you racist schmuck.