Happy Kwanzaa From the GOP

The Root ^ | 12/27/2013 | Stephen A. Crockett Jr.

[thetallguy24]

If there was ever any doubt as to the voter power welded by African-Americans in upcoming elections, the latest tweet from the GOP should cast away all doubt.

On Thursday the GOP tweeted, "Happy Kwanzaa" wishes to all those who celebrate the holiday.

"Happy Kwanzaa! Wishing those celebrating a joyous time with loved ones and a time of meaningful reflection ahead of the New Year," the tweet read.

Most who commented on the tweet saw this as another flat attempt to reach out to black voters as primary season has officially begun.

 "I want to extend my best wishes to all who are celebrating Kwanzaa," said Chairman Priebus. "For families coming together to mark the occasion, I hope it is a joyous time of celebration with loved ones–and a time of meaningful reflection ahead of the New Year."

 "From December 26 through January 1, many families will take time to celebrate African culture and history. Kwanzaa is a wonderful opportunity for all of us to honor the importance of family and community, and it reminds us of the great diversity in America. Happy Kwanzaa!" said Co-Chairman Day.

According to a post on hardhatters.com, "as of the 2010 population, there are roughly 39 million Black Americans living in the United States, yet its estimated that only half a million to two million or just 1%-5% of Black Americans even celebrate Kwanzaa."

[thetallguy24]

Even Black people aren't buying this attempt to "reach out" to them.

[headstamp 2]

This is the new winning strategy of the GOP elites and corporatists to lock up 2014 and 2016. LOL

[Tea Party Terrorist]

Seriously...does anyone think this will gain them votes in black neighborhoods?

Obvious pandering will only hurt them with the base.

[Howie66]

The RNC is infested with Pandering Morons that deserve to be run out of town on a rail.

[SeminoleCounty]

What happens when you let Wisconsin Liberals run GOP

[skinkinthegrass]

what a bunch of brainless (GOP/e) twits...
sorry, I repeated myself.

[so_real]

Who, other than the sesame street crowd and the extreme left wing black panther type kooks, actually celebrates this manufactured and root-less "holiday"?

[MrB]

It’s not even pandering, more like condescension...

Better to say nothing at all.

[Iron Munro]

Kwanzaa Claws

I’m Dreaming Of A Bright Kwanzaa

I'm dreaming of a bright Kwanzaa
With the seven candles all a-glow
With the flames all flickering
And bright wax dripping
On white lines of coke in a row

I'm dreaming of a bright Kwanzaa
With the seven candles burning low
And the dope smoke a-drifting
Makes our heads all go spinning
While the Big Choomer is sniffing
Another healthy snort of blow

I'm dreaming of a bright Kwanzaa
With the seven candles all a-glow
And one we all know
Burns for each of the great
Fifty seven states
Where Barack Obama has yet to go

I'm dreaming of a bright Kwanzaa
With every candle lit each night
For another year packed full
With solumn meditation
And generous reparations
Plus lots of fried chicken for all to eat

I'm dreaming of a bright Kwanzaa
So I can watch the candles all a-flame
And the little chi'rens singing
And the government bringing
Free Kwanzaa stuff to my crib
And to all my many lazy friends

[elcid1970]

I say “No way!” every time the RNC shills call asking for money. This is yet another nail in their fundraising coffin.

[chris37]

What a bunch of whores.

[Westbrook]

Disgusting.

I surmise that this pathetic pandering will not win one single black vote for the Republicans.

All it will do is disgust conservatives like us and make us even less likely to rally to the Republican cause.

[thetallguy24]

What’s crazy is that Priebus wants to embrace a guy who was racist to the core against white people like Preibus.

One of the articles linked said, “Karenga, a Black Panther member and convicted felon, argued that “some of the most fundamental things that Black people lacked were holidays” and “the white boy got enough dates for everybody.”

Is this really a GOP we want? One that celebrates this bigot?

[HereInTheHeartland]

“many families will take time to celebrate African culture and history.”

That will go over well. The best thing to celebrate about African culture; is that they don’t have to live there.

[Washi]

Most who commented on the tweet saw this as another flat attempt to reach out to black voters as primary season has officially begun.

Exactly.

So, even if this is a sincere gesture by the head of the GOP, wouldn't it have been much better just to not raise the issue at all and not give the left ammunition?

[MrB]

Why is there a need for a “black” holiday?
What has race, or even the sub/anti-culture have to do with being “holy”?

[cripplecreek]

Sounds to me like Preibus took it upon himself to speak for the entire RNC. I know there are at least a few committeemen who aren’t likely to sign off on this sort of thing.

[KeyLargo]

Hate Crime Charges Filed Against White Man Involved In Knockout Game

It’s only a hate crime when white people do it, duh.

http://weaselzippers.us/

[SunkenCiv]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3105718/posts

[Malichi]

GOP/RNC, please never ask me for another dime.