Posted on 01/18/2012 11:26:46 AM PST by kennedy
Former President Jimmy Carter says Newt Gingrich knows exactly what he is doing when he uses phrases like "food stamp president" and talks about the poor learning a work ethic. Carter says this rhetoric is "appealing to the wrong element in South Carolina."
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"When you emphasize, over and over, welfare, food stamps, and ‘Why don’t the black people get jobs," and if I’m president, I’ll make sure they turn toward a work ethic, rather than an ethic of welfare and food stamps, that’s appealing to the wrong element in South Carolina," the former President said on CNN.
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Maybe he can find a village somewhere that is in search of an idiot.
This is pure gold. Newt couldn’t have paid for a better endorsement than a snotty remark from Carter. ;-)
What does Carter think about the democrat party racism?
This is the racism which has enslaved black people in poverty, through dependence on government and leftist-influenced behavior, since the civil rights era.
Carter has that subtlety of Alzheimers.
There are very few Americans upon whose grave I would dance, however....
Jimmy has that Obviousness of Stupidity.
If CNN quotes Jimmah Caatah during the next debate to imply Newt is racist, watch for another Newt surge.
Well, first off, Newt said nothing about "black people." Second, if he did, would it have made his statement any less accurate?
I feel the same. There will be as many tears as for Teddy, Walter, and Andy.
It’s funny how to the left/democrats, blacks are synonymous with food stamps.
And we’re the racist ones...
An insult from Jew-hater Jimmy Carter is a badge of honor I want.
I’m jealous.
STFU, Jimmah
Carter, failed President, puts in his two cents worth.
Newt - 1
Jimmy - 0
Juan, a black man, plays the race card and makes himself look like a fool, so that makes Newt a racist. LMAO.
The left interprets “wanting to treat everyone by the same rules” as “racist”.
f*** him
Jimmy Carter is an irrelevant has-been whose only joy in life is slandering other people, particularly Republicans. It's not pretty, but it got him the Nobel Prize.
LOL, EXCELLENT....!
Anytime someone cries “racism” you know Jimmy Carter can’t be far behind.
IMHO, Jummah, as a Georgia cracker, probably thinks it’s alright.....else he wouldn’t advocate and practice it.
Affirmative Action is the democRAT Party’s undeniable declaration of their belief that blacks are inferior in every way and always will be, that they are incapable of making their own way in life, and without any possibility of achieving anything by their own talents, efforts or abilities!
Newt Gingrich’s statements represent the “Conservative Right’s” belief that ANYONE regardless of race or background can achieve anything they put their mind to and are willing to make the effort to achieve by their own talents, efforts and abilities.
William Flax
Jimmy Carter, Grade B peanut farm, Grade F Presidency
If Newt is going to be labeled a racist for pointing out the obvious then many of us are racist also.
Quite frankly, it’s about time someone starts calling out the so called black community. They are a major economic drag on this nations economic present and future.
LOL! I’m stealing that.
...says Jimmy “too many Jews!” Carter
Anyone who is willing to call a conservative a racist will immediately get an enormous amount of fawning coverage from the MSM. Look for more slime balls like Carter to start parroting the racist attack.
Jimmy Carter, DOG (Demented Old Geezer)
Racism is the Left’s version of Original Sin. White people are born guilty. If they refuse to take the sacraments of the Church of Liberalism and thus accept and atone for their guilt, they are damned.
“There are very few Americans upon whose grave I would dance, however....”
Nah, you need to have a full bladder when you head over to visit Jimmah’s grave. The Marines need a reprise when this piece of human waste finally expires.
That settles it. I’m DEFINITELY voting for Gingrich. What an ass. Jimmah Carta just can’t keep his own racist, anti semetic mouth shut. What a black mark he was on our history. We never learn, do we?
That settles it. I’m DEFINITELY voting for Gingrich. What an ass. Jimmah Carta just can’t keep his own racist, anti semetic mouth shut. What a black mark he was on our history. We never learn, do we?
doddering old fool..
Jimmy Carter's ancestors in backwoods Georgia probably included a lot more slaveowners than Newt Gingrich's Scots-Irish ancestors in Pennsylvania (he was born a McPherson). I guess that gives Carter special insight into racial matters, or at least a special license to play the race card.
I’ve wondered over the years what Carter’s funereal plan is. Each POTUS is supposed to submit a plan for his wishes upon his ultimate demise.
Would Carter DARE to have the formal/official cortege up Constitution Ave, and lying in state under the Capitol Dome? Or would he be more realistic and dignified, and have a simple ceremony at the family homestead in Plains, GA. I somehow can’t imagine folks standing in line for hours to pass by his bier.
Hey Jimmy!
The elitists seeking to maintain power by growing the dependent class are the real racists in this country.
Newt has been very clear he wants everybody to be productive and have a better life.
The words racism and racist are overused and abused in this society. I do not know anyone who believes they are a superior race because they are white, which is the definition. However, I know many people, myself included, who are disgusted with the power the black populAtion wields by using these words. We are equally disgusted with the power these words bring to the liberals who continually use them to control the thinking of blacks. Carter’s statement does nothing but perpetuate the division between the races.
The charge of racism is the last refuge of the leftist scoundrel Jimmy Carter.
Jimmy, I’m offended by your scurrilous charge.
Jimmeh further proves his irrelevancy. Has any other US president spiraled to such complete meaninglessness (is that a word?)?
The democrats are filthy scum who attack anyone who tries to help the poor. When will we go on the political offensive against these evil vipers?
LOL...I’m in tears. TOO funny!
excellent post
Carter who has the overtness of demential endorsed Romney as I recall.
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