Tell the Texas GOP to Apologize for Racist Obama Pin
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Republican Party of Texas, 900 Congress, Suite 300 Austin, TX 78701. Phone: 512.477.9821 | Fax: 512.480.0709
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This pin was spotted at the GOP state convention in Texas. Tell the Texas GOP that using racial slurs as part of their campaign is never acceptable.
This presidential election should be focused on important issues like the economy, climate change or the war in Iraq, not become an open forum for racist people who for lack of better ideas have decided to openly attack Senator Obama because of the color of his skin.
Sign now and urge the Texas GOP to apologize for allowing the sale of these racist pins during their convention.
This presidential election should be focused on important issues like the economy, climate change or the war in Iraq, not become an open forum for racist people who for lack of better ideas have decided to openly attack Senator Obama because of the color of his skin.
Sign now and urge the Texas GOP to apologize for allowing the sale of these racist pins during their convention.
This pin was spotted at the GOP state convention in Texas. Tell the Texas GOP that using racial slurs as part of their campaign is never acceptable.
This presidential election should be focused on important issues like the economy, climate change or the war in Iraq, not become an open forum for racist people who for lack of better ideas have decided to openly attack Senator Obama because of the color of his skin.
Sign now and urge the Texas GOP to apologize for allowing the sale of these racist pins during their convention.
This presidential election should be focused on important issues like the economy, climate change or the war in Iraq, not become an open forum for racist people who for lack of better ideas have decided to openly attack Senator Obama because of the color of his skin.
Sign now and urge the Texas GOP to apologize for allowing the sale of these racist pins during their convention.
We were outraged to find out you allowed a racist pin with the message "If Obama is President... will we still call it the White House?" to be sold at your state convention.
Racial slurs have no place in the presidential election discourse. Your political attacks should be focused on important issues like the economy, climate change or the war in Iraq; attacking your opponent because of his race is never acceptable.
The presidential election is not an open forum for racist people who, for lack of better ideas, have decided to openly attack Senator Obama because of the color of his skin.
We urge you to apologize for allowing the circulation of these offensive pins during your convention, to ban the sales of racist items at your events, and to ask your members to refrain from using hateful speech and racist attacks against Senator Obama.
Racial slurs have no place in the presidential election discourse. Your political attacks should be focused on important issues like the economy, climate change or the war in Iraq; attacking your opponent because of his race is never acceptable.
The presidential election is not an open forum for racist people who, for lack of better ideas, have decided to openly attack Senator Obama because of the color of his skin.
We urge you to apologize for allowing the circulation of these offensive pins during your convention, to ban the sales of racist items at your events, and to ask your members to refrain from using hateful speech and racist attacks against Senator Obama.
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# 497:
12:25 pm PDT, Sep 2,
Joseph Ryder, New York
it never ends the paranoid ignorance of hate ,how dare` anyone wear such a pin at a political convention just gos to show where your heads are at ,im disgusted but not suprised considering""" the way your boy came to the katrina victims aid """after all they are just black people and us white "good ole boys got to stick together ,give up racism now.
it never ends the paranoid ignorance of hate ,how dare` anyone wear such a pin at a political convention just gos to show where your heads are at ,im disgusted but not suprised considering""" the way your boy came to the katrina victims aid """after all they are just black people and us white "good ole boys got to stick together ,give up racism now.
# 496:
2:51 pm PDT, Aug 8,
Greta Malkotzoglou, Greece
# 495:
10:21 am PDT, Jul 31,
Anthony Meehan, New York
It's morons like you that are ruining this country. Maybe you stupid hicks can burn a cross in the White House front yard when Obama wins.
It's morons like you that are ruining this country. Maybe you stupid hicks can burn a cross in the White House front yard when Obama wins.
# 494:
11:24 am PDT, Jul 26,
THOMAS SOIDAK, Massachusetts
NEXT YOU WILL BE DOING SLAVE PINS, JACKASSES
NEXT YOU WILL BE DOING SLAVE PINS, JACKASSES
# 493:
3:47 pm PDT, Jul 19,
Arthur Taylor, Illinois
This button is not funny, but an insult not only to Barak Obama, but to any other non-white AMERICAN who may occupy this house. We all have paid the price to live in this house, and the name won't change when we move in. Your attempt to strike fear is losing its sting.
This button is not funny, but an insult not only to Barak Obama, but to any other non-white AMERICAN who may occupy this house. We all have paid the price to live in this house, and the name won't change when we move in. Your attempt to strike fear is losing its sting.
# 492:
11:52 am PDT, Jul 16,
Jamie Gearon, Arizona
# 491:
6:48 am PDT, Jul 10,
Name not displayed, Massachusetts
# 490:
3:41 pm PDT, Jul 6,
Abby Stancik, Texas
What a stupid statement that clearly illustrates the institutionalized racism in the GOP.
What a stupid statement that clearly illustrates the institutionalized racism in the GOP.
# 489:
9:00 am PDT, Jul 4,
Jennifer Gardner, Florida
This is ridiculous. What year is it? Guess a lot of people still need to wake up.
This is ridiculous. What year is it? Guess a lot of people still need to wake up.
# 488:
9:38 pm PDT, Jul 3,
E.M. Lake, California
If you don't understand why your pin is offensive, let alone justifying any reasoning behind printing something so racist & short sided, then you'll probably never understand why I'll never vote for a Republican. America is fed up with the evil likes of you. Exist in the 21st Century or become extinct like the rest of the fossils & dodos.
If you don't understand why your pin is offensive, let alone justifying any reasoning behind printing something so racist & short sided, then you'll probably never understand why I'll never vote for a Republican. America is fed up with the evil likes of you. Exist in the 21st Century or become extinct like the rest of the fossils & dodos.
# 487:
12:21 pm PDT, Jun 30,
Caretwo Intern, California
It would be one thing if this pin was being sold on some random website. But the fact that it is found at the GOP state convention in Texas is appalling. As a woman of color, I am excited that there is finally someone of color who has a good chance to be president. However, he does not have my support for that sole reason. It's time for people to start looking at Obama as more than just "a black man." He is a serious politician with ideas, values, and goals, just like any other politician. Why should his color always come first?
It would be one thing if this pin was being sold on some random website. But the fact that it is found at the GOP state convention in Texas is appalling. As a woman of color, I am excited that there is finally someone of color who has a good chance to be president. However, he does not have my support for that sole reason. It's time for people to start looking at Obama as more than just "a black man." He is a serious politician with ideas, values, and goals, just like any other politician. Why should his color always come first?
# 486:
3:07 am PDT, Jun 30,
Rachel Strzelecki, Missouri
That is shameful.
That is shameful.
# 485:
5:58 pm PDT, Jun 29,
Helen Damstoft, Ohio
You cannot be a part of the United States Government when you say or show any signs of racist. I do not accept you as a United States government or political figure when you wear a pin like that about our president canidate, even if I don't know yet if I will vote for him until I see who else is running.
You cannot be a part of the United States Government when you say or show any signs of racist. I do not accept you as a United States government or political figure when you wear a pin like that about our president canidate, even if I don't know yet if I will vote for him until I see who else is running.
# 484:
12:22 pm PDT, Jun 28,
Jeff Watson, Texas
# 483:
11:02 am PDT, Jun 27,
Lynda Bagot-Parker, Oregon
This is just what I expect from GOP of the state that backed g. warmonger bush into their governership, the White House; and too, of course, from the national GOP. I believe that the only folks for whom the issue of racism is not a critically important issue would be too many Americans who are not people of color. The Texas GOP must apologize and CHANGE the way they do business.
This is just what I expect from GOP of the state that backed g. warmonger bush into their governership, the White House; and too, of course, from the national GOP. I believe that the only folks for whom the issue of racism is not a critically important issue would be too many Americans who are not people of color. The Texas GOP must apologize and CHANGE the way they do business.
# 482:
10:25 am PDT, Jun 27,
Name not displayed, Ohio
Obama is an educated man who could be our next president and you selling pins like that is against the constitution. you are the reason that people dont like america. because some people here are so racist!! apologize to Sen. Obama and be ashamed!!
Obama is an educated man who could be our next president and you selling pins like that is against the constitution. you are the reason that people dont like america. because some people here are so racist!! apologize to Sen. Obama and be ashamed!!
# 481:
8:58 pm PDT, Jun 25,
Kristi Knotts, California
I don't plan on voting for him but this is outrageous.
I don't plan on voting for him but this is outrageous.
# 480:
6:13 pm PDT, Jun 24,
LaWanna Clark, Texas
Insensitive comments such as shown on the button are cruel and hurtful. And, if the producers and wearers of this button don't realize that words such as are on the button show insensitivity and just plain ignorance,then we would be just as ignorant to even think about four years of Republicans, i.e., McCain and crew in the White Hours for another four years. It would be "Bush Re-hashed.
Insensitive comments such as shown on the button are cruel and hurtful. And, if the producers and wearers of this button don't realize that words such as are on the button show insensitivity and just plain ignorance,then we would be just as ignorant to even think about four years of Republicans, i.e., McCain and crew in the White Hours for another four years. It would be "Bush Re-hashed.
# 479:
11:27 am PDT, Jun 24,
Elli Helm, Florida
Apologize and be ashamed!!!
Apologize and be ashamed!!!
# 478:
9:20 am PDT, Jun 24,
Bridget Nesvig, Minnesota
Apologize for Racist Obama Pin" petition!
Apologize for Racist Obama Pin" petition!
# 477:
7:50 am PDT, Jun 24,
Glen Goerdt, Arizona
# 476:
2:42 pm PDT, Jun 23,
Stephanie Rosado, New Jersey
# 475:
11:43 am PDT, Jun 23,
Ellen Schatz, California
By creating such an offensive pin you have wasted time, money, and added to the negative stereotype people around the country and world have about the GOP and Texas. So much for that large inclusive tent the GOP used to claim.
By creating such an offensive pin you have wasted time, money, and added to the negative stereotype people around the country and world have about the GOP and Texas. So much for that large inclusive tent the GOP used to claim.
# 474:
11:10 am PDT, Jun 23,
Name not displayed, California
# 473:
10:15 am PDT, Jun 23,
Dawn Cullin, New York
# 472:
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8:26 am PDT, Jun 23,
Sophie Szeferowicz, France
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# 471:
8:13 am PDT, Jun 23,
Pat Walsh, New York
Please let's debate the issues. There are so many things happening in this country that needs to be addressed. Let us go forward together and not be bogged down with this kind of tatics.
Please let's debate the issues. There are so many things happening in this country that needs to be addressed. Let us go forward together and not be bogged down with this kind of tatics.
# 470:
7:04 am PDT, Jun 23,
Brean Reiley, Missouri
How stupid do you think we are? CLEAN UP YOUR CAMPAIGN or DON'T BOTHER.
How stupid do you think we are? CLEAN UP YOUR CAMPAIGN or DON'T BOTHER.
# 469:
6:28 pm PDT, Jun 22,
Kian Granizo, Florida
# 468:
3:36 pm PDT, Jun 22,
William Wooding, Kansas
Y'all need to straighten up & fly right, the American way. Wonder why folks think you're crackers?
Y'all need to straighten up & fly right, the American way. Wonder why folks think you're crackers?
# 467:
1:09 pm PDT, Jun 22,
Valerie Patterson, Texas
# 466:
12:43 pm PDT, Jun 22,
Harold Tarr, New York
I expect that any demand for an apology will be ignored, rejected out of hand, by ignorant bigots. But, here goes: I join all intelligent, honorable Americans in demanding that the Texas GOP apologize to Sen. Obama and to the American people. This obscenity is beneath contempt. It will not be the last slur in this campaign, of that I'm certain, but we must meet each such ocurrence with vigorous expressions of indignation.
I expect that any demand for an apology will be ignored, rejected out of hand, by ignorant bigots. But, here goes: I join all intelligent, honorable Americans in demanding that the Texas GOP apologize to Sen. Obama and to the American people. This obscenity is beneath contempt. It will not be the last slur in this campaign, of that I'm certain, but we must meet each such ocurrence with vigorous expressions of indignation.
# 465:
11:51 am PDT, Jun 22,
Chris Kuhar, Virginia
# 464:
5:49 pm PDT, Jun 21,
Malwina Kajda, Poland
# 463:
3:56 pm PDT, Jun 21,
Donna J. Johnson, Illinois
# 462:
2:36 pm PDT, Jun 21,
BiLL Fowlie, Maine
# 461:
12:43 pm PDT, Jun 21,
Aleksandra Lachcik, Poland
# 460:
12:11 pm PDT, Jun 21,
C. Sykes, Texas
I understand that none of the convention "leaders" knew about this button until the last day of the convention. Uh-huh. None of your delegates who walked by that vendor and saw that button saw fit to tell you? Or were they all too busy buying buttons?
I understand that none of the convention "leaders" knew about this button until the last day of the convention. Uh-huh. None of your delegates who walked by that vendor and saw that button saw fit to tell you? Or were they all too busy buying buttons?
# 459:
6:23 am PDT, Jun 21,
Marcla Clarke, Florida
# 458:
10:13 pm PDT, Jun 20,
A. Marie Williams, Illinois
An apology would be an empty and insincere gesture. It will not change the mindset and hearts of the Texas GOP. I signed this petition as a matter of principle with the hopes that so many people will sign on, it will embarass those who distributed the pin
An apology would be an empty and insincere gesture. It will not change the mindset and hearts of the Texas GOP. I signed this petition as a matter of principle with the hopes that so many people will sign on, it will embarass those who distributed the pin
# 457:
9:55 pm PDT, Jun 20,
Melissa Spatz, Illinois
# 456:
7:33 pm PDT, Jun 20,
Tracy Slager, Indiana
This is VILE! The 'white house' is not a house for whites. As a white woman I am disgusted by your bigotted view of the world.
This is VILE! The 'white house' is not a house for whites. As a white woman I am disgusted by your bigotted view of the world.
# 455:
7:28 pm PDT, Jun 20,
Susan Harris, Illinois
# 454:
2:15 pm PDT, Jun 20,
Shirley Robinson, Texas
# 453:
1:48 pm PDT, Jun 20,
Marika Francis, Massachusetts
The Unites States is a country that freely allows for dissent, however that dissnt does not have to come in the form of bigoted, narrow mindedness. Disagree with the Obama campaign or Obama himself on policy or ideology, but take the high road and disagree without making the color of his skin the focus. Skin color is irrelevant, the issues are what matter, The sooner the GOP accepts this, the better off this country will be.
The Unites States is a country that freely allows for dissent, however that dissnt does not have to come in the form of bigoted, narrow mindedness. Disagree with the Obama campaign or Obama himself on policy or ideology, but take the high road and disagree without making the color of his skin the focus. Skin color is irrelevant, the issues are what matter, The sooner the GOP accepts this, the better off this country will be.
# 452:
11:33 am PDT, Jun 20,
Becky Long, Michigan
good for them! its about time we stop letting the black man interfere with america!
good for them! its about time we stop letting the black man interfere with america!
# 451:
11:17 am PDT, Jun 20,
Rachel H, Ohio
wow. what is america to think when people in the goverment do soemthing like this. i cant believe these people that it would be ok.
wow. what is america to think when people in the goverment do soemthing like this. i cant believe these people that it would be ok.
