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Dan Rather blasts 'openly racist rhetoric' from political figures
The Hill ^

Posted on 08/29/2018 4:52:00 PM PDT by Sub-Driver

Dan Rather blasts 'openly racist rhetoric' from political figures

By Avery Anapol - 08/29/18 07:08 PM EDT

Longtime CBS News anchor Dan Rather on Wednesday blasted “openly racist rhetoric” from political figures, saying the current climate reminds him of years spent covering the civil rights movement.

Without naming any specific names or incidents, Rather, a frequent critic of President Trump, called out “elected officials and candidates” for their “shocking” rhetoric.

“Openly racist rhetoric from elected officials and candidates brings me back decades to covering the civil rights movement,” Rather tweeted. “It's shocking - a potent reminder of our troubled time. But I believe most Americans will reject hate, eager to embrace a more inclusive and just future.”

Openly racist rhetoric from elected officials and candidates brings me back decades to covering the civil rights movement. It's shocking - a potent reminder of our troubled time. But I believe most Americans will reject hate, eager to embrace a more inclusive and just future. — Dan Rather (@DanRather) August 29, 2018

Rather’s comments come hours after Florida GOP gubernatorial nominee Rep. Ron DeSantis (Fla.) sparked massive backlash for his comments about the Democratic nominee, Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum.

Earlier Wednesday, DeSantis told Florida voters not to “monkey this up” by voting for Gillum. Gillum, a progressive candidate backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), would be the state’s first black governor if elected.

Critics and Democratic figures were quick to call DeSantis’ comment racist, with Gillum’s campaign manager saying it was more like a "bull horn" than a "dog whistle."

(Excerpt) Read more at thehill.com ...


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Dan Who?

Didn't he star in detergent commercials once upon a time?

1 posted on 08/29/2018 4:52:00 PM PDT by Sub-Driver
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To: Sub-Driver

What’s the frequency, Retard?


2 posted on 08/29/2018 4:54:10 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum (<img src="http://i.imgur.com/WukZwJP.gif" height=200> zXSEP5Z, xnKL3lW, RZ9yuyQ. XywCCJd, zQ9Ghyq.)
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To: Sub-Driver

Dan Who?

I think they’re talking about “Disgraced former journalist Dan Rather”


3 posted on 08/29/2018 4:54:17 PM PDT by Ouchthatonehurt
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To: Sub-Driver

Dan, remember monkeying around with the fake typed “news” about GW Bush?

Monkey, monkey, monkey. Neener, neener.


4 posted on 08/29/2018 4:55:00 PM PDT by Pearls Before Swine ("It's always a party when you're eating the seed corn.")
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To: Sub-Driver

i agree, there’s nothing more racist than the commie/DNC policies and many of their commie/Nazi style political hacks like Obama, MadMaxine Waters, etc... with their support for racist quotas and racial discrimination nationwide, for their support for abortion mills which murder a disproportionate number of black children, and for their incessant racist agitation and accusations, etc.


5 posted on 08/29/2018 4:55:05 PM PDT by faithhopecharity ("Politicians aren't born, they're excreted." -Marcus Tillius Cicero (3 BCE))
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To: Sub-Driver

How many blacks live in your neighborhood, Dan?

Oh, none? That’s what we thought


6 posted on 08/29/2018 4:55:23 PM PDT by A_Former_Democrat ("Moderates/Independents/Non-voters" Are DIMS REALLY who you'd want BACK in POWER?)
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To: Sub-Driver

I bet Dan has all the Microsoft Word files from 1971 to prove that every word he said was true!


7 posted on 08/29/2018 4:55:35 PM PDT by MeganC (There is nothing feminine about feminism.)
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To: Sub-Driver
Dan Rather is irrelevant.
8 posted on 08/29/2018 4:56:08 PM PDT by 50mm (-.. .-. .. -. -.- / --- ...- .- .-.. - .. -. . /)
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To: Buckhead

*Ping*


9 posted on 08/29/2018 4:56:09 PM PDT by MeganC (There is nothing feminine about feminism.)
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To: faithhopecharity

And how much of Gillum’s 37 percent yesterday came from black voters?

Any guesses?


10 posted on 08/29/2018 4:56:31 PM PDT by A_Former_Democrat ("Moderates/Independents/Non-voters" Are DIMS REALLY who you'd want BACK in POWER?)
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[ Dan Who? ]

Dan Rather

O.K. Who's got the Dan Rather never-made-USMC thing?
11 posted on 08/29/2018 4:57:00 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: Sub-Driver

Every time a lefty cries “racism”, a Trump voter gets his wings.


12 posted on 08/29/2018 4:57:06 PM PDT by Jeff Chandler (It's like finding out your beloved old family doctor sold one of your kidneys.)
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To: Sub-Driver; Impy; LS; BillyBoy; NFHale; GOPsterinMA

Dan “Buckwheats” Blather said whut ?


13 posted on 08/29/2018 4:57:27 PM PDT by fieldmarshaldj ("It's Slappin' Time !")
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To: Sub-Driver
saying the current climate reminds him of years

Racism?

I wonder if it might remind him about lies from liberals.

14 posted on 08/29/2018 4:57:58 PM PDT by jazusamo (Have You Donated to Keep Free Republic Up and Running?)
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To: Sub-Driver

What a piece of bloviating arRogan elitist garbage.


15 posted on 08/29/2018 4:59:06 PM PDT by ZULU (MAGA)
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To: All

As I understand it, Dan Rather claimed to be a Marine. With a pic in one of his books.

But he never really became a Marine.

As I understand it. Please correct me if this information is wrong. Thank you.


16 posted on 08/29/2018 4:59:08 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: Sub-Driver
Oh, well in that case........ 😹😹😹😹😹🐂💨💩
17 posted on 08/29/2018 5:00:25 PM PDT by rktman (Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?)
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Dan Rather Gets PUNCHED In the Stomach, at 1968 Democratic National Convention!
18 posted on 08/29/2018 5:00:32 PM PDT by Kid Shelleen ((Beat your plowshares into swords. Let the weak say I am strong))
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To: Sub-Driver

The father of fake news. He might’ve even invented it.


19 posted on 08/29/2018 5:00:39 PM PDT by Spok
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To: Sub-Driver

Don’t you mean the NY Times staff, Dan? Or is the frequency not coming in clearly.. Wouldn’t be the first time you’ve made up stuff, won’t be the last.


20 posted on 08/29/2018 5:01:55 PM PDT by kingu (Everything starts with slashing the size and scope of the federal government.)
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