County Commish's Black Racist Tender Sensibilities Erupt in Texas

Publius' Forum ^ | 7/9/08 | Warner Todd Huston

[Mobile Vulgus]

There is always one guy in a bar spoiling for a fight and will take any movement or glance, any sound, any word as his excuse at bellicosity. In the race mongering biz the equivalent would be people like Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson, both men who take immediate umbrage at the un-umbragable, just so that they can use the excuse to extort money out of businesses or get their mugs splashed across the papers and TV. In Dallas County the loudmouth looking for a fight is Commissioner John Wiley Price who foolishly decided that the scientific term "black hole" was a racial epithet and verbally attacked another commissioner for using it.

Here is the whole, stupid, story:

During a special meeting about Dallas County traffic tickets the discussion turned to the central collections office that is tasked with processing ticket payments and other paperwork. This discussion prompted Commissioner Kenneth Mayfield, a white man, to say that central collections had become a "black hole" of paperwork as often times paperwork simply disappears there.

And now the stupidity:

Commissioner John Wiley Price, who is black, interrupted him with a loud "Excuse me!" He then corrected his colleague, saying the office has become a "white hole."

That prompted Judge Thomas Jones, who is black, to demand an apology from Mayfield for his racially insensitive analogy.

Commissioner Price and Judge Jones seem to be very stupid men.

Read the rest at Publius' Forum...

[Mobile Vulgus]

What a bunch of idiots!

[Da Coyote]

“What a bunch of idiots.”

I’m afraid that no one else will lower themselves to political office nowadays.

[AU72]

I can think of another kind of ‘hole.

[Las Vegas Ron]

Pretty soon we'll have to use the word "blackmail" very niggardly

[SECURE AMERICA]

The really tragic thing about these morons is that American Citizens elected them to office.

[Jeff Head]

I know a different kinf of "hole" that Price and Jones best represent...and it's a lot closer to home for each of them, as in everytime they sit down.

What absolute ignorant morons.

[FortWorthPatriot]

Living in the DFW area I get so sick and tired of seeing this idiotic buffoon’s face on the news. Nothing but a race baiting, white hating, ignorant racist.

[SECURE AMERICA]

(Pretty soon we’ll have to use the word “blackmail” very niggardly)

Oh no you didn’t........

[WayneS]

Calling these men that name is an insult to idiots everywhere.

[Jeff Head]

"For his part, Mayfield told them to lump it because not only is the term “black hole” a perfectly common idiom for what he meant, it is a scientific term for a collapsed star into which all matter is sucked, unable to escape. And nowhere, anywhere has anyone ever used the term “black hole” as a racial epithet. Any fourth grader or sci fi TV fan understands what a black hole is and none of them would peg the term to race."

Good for Mayfield!

[caseinpoint]

Reminds me of the brouhaha over the use of the word “niggardly”. That was a perfectly good word for the occasion and is swedish in origin. Nevertheless, because some ignoramus of a certain dark-hued skin tone thought he said the n-word, it was enough to get this bureaucrat fired, IIRC.

[YankeeGirl]

Very clever; worth reading the whole stupid story for your comment!

[ExGeeEye]

Hole-y $#!+.

I guess these gentlemen’s educations were niggardly when it comes to astronomy. I mean, call a spade a spade; schools haven’t been right in a coon’s age, spooked as they’ve been by lawsuit threats.

[Ratblaster]

“He is the Founder/President of KwanzaaFest, Inc., a cultural event established in 1991, embracing the seven principles of the African American holiday, Kwanzaa. He is the facilitator of numerous community events, and educational lectures.Commissioner Price’s responsibilities often extend beyond the realm of the Commissioners Court. Because of his commitment to enhance the value and quality of life of people and community, he continues to take on the struggle for justice.

He is the committed father of two sons, John Jr. and John Nicholas, one daughter, Angelina Monique. To many, he is a seeker of truth, a warrior for justice, and a visionary leader. He’s been called a motivator and a liberator. But to his constituents of Dallas County’s District 3, he is simply, “Our Man Downtown.””

To the rest of us, he simply, “A Racist Laughing Stock.”

[Tzimisce]

...so the guy doesn’t know what a “black hole” is?

[willgolfforfood]

“So it’s a black AND White hole, then? Very well, thanks for the correction, commissioner.”

[ozzymandus]

Who is this “judge”, and why is he so stupid? Remember the good old days, when it was OK to tell idiots they were idiots, even if they were black?

[catchem]

No, you see, that can’t be; they have their heads up in there - real, real deep, too.

[catchem]

No, you see, that can’t be; they have their heads up in there - real, real deep, too.

[ChildOfThe60s]

Hey, we’re talking about a guy that names both of his sons John. Need any more be said?

[Tex Pete]

The idiot should be forced to resign for intentionally using a racial slur by coming back with “white hole.”

[beaversmom]

Looks like he put out a calendar about himself in 2001--Fit at Fifty.

[ChildOfThe60s]

Should have spent some time exercising his brain instead.

Check this out. Sounds like this guy is a major league PITA:

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JOHN WILEY PRICE
Dallas County Commissioner District 3

John Wiley Price brand of advocacy and activism can be summed up in this way: John Wiley Price addresses real issues, advances real change and achieves real results . He has earned the full respect of the constituents within his district and in the County at-large. Additionally, he has placed himself in the vanguard for those who have been historically locked out, especially for African-American people. He campaigned initially as “ Our Man Downtown “, and has proven himself as such over the years.

John Wiley Price , in his sixth term as Dallas County Commissioner for District Three, became its 17th in the counties’ 142 year history when he took the oath of office on January 1, 1985 . For 20 years now, Commissioner Price’s service on the Court has been responsive to the needs of all of Dallas County citizens. Prior to his debut on the Court at Dallas County , his priority and pledge was to ensure that Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE ) ventures were accorded a fair share of Dallas Counties goods and services contracting. Since 1985 procurement via MWBE vendors and professionals has risen from a paltry $50,000 per annum to over $112 million through the fiscal year 2004.

Boards and Commissions . His diverse role as County Commissioner includes membership on various boards and commissions. He serves as Chairman of Dallas County Civil Service Commission [Grievance Reviewing Panel], Vice President of the Dallas County Juvenile Board, Chairman of the Commissioners Court/Sheriff Liaison Committee, Chairman of the Delinquent Tax Collection Selection Committee, Loop 9 Policy Advisor Group, Vice President of the Dallas County Housing Finance Corporation, Chairman of the Public Health Advisory Committee (Bioterrorism, Safety), Adult and Juvenile Health Advisory Committee and Texas Juvenile Crime Commission, the appointee to the Dallas Housing Acquisition and Development Corporation (DHADC) Board, and past President of the Texas Organization of Black County Commissioners.

Community Activities . For fourteen years, he hosted a weekly community forum known as “The Dallas County Community Leadership Luncheon”. This forum enlightened the community through informative and educational speakers of local, statewide, and national prominence. For twelve years, he also hosted KKDA’s “Talk Back, Liberation Radio”. He continues to be the ‘voice of the people’; taking audiences to a higher level of awareness as the radio host of the “Liberation Nation” heard each Thursday morning on KNON 89.3 FM. He is the Founder/President of KwanzaaFest, Inc., a cultural event established in 1991, embracing the seven principles of the African American holiday, Kwanzaa. He is the facilitator of numerous community events, and educational lectures.

Commissioner Price’s responsibilities often extend beyond the realm of the Commissioners Court . Because of his commitment to enhance the value and quality of life of people and community, he continues to take on the struggle for justice.

He is the committed father of two sons, John Jr. and John Nicholas, one daughter, Angelina Monique. To many, he is a seeker of truth, a warrior for justice, and a visionary leader. He’s been called a motivator and a liberator. But to his constituents of Dallas County ‘s District 3, he is simply, “Our Man Downtown.”

[beaversmom]

Sounds like a good candidate for a the possible future Obama administration.

[SwinneySwitch]

2 Black A. Holes!

[HattonFarmer]

You have occasioned gales of laughter. Good word usage is a thing of beauty, and all too uncommon.