No Defense Against ‘Racism’

Even marrying a black will not save you.

Robert Hampton, American Renaissance, March 12, 2019

If you are white, there is no defense against charges of racism. Rep. Mark Meadows (R-NC) learned that two weeks ago.

Rep. Meadows had a fiery exchange with Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI and a Palestinian) during the House testimony of former Donald Trump aide, Michael Cohen. The North Carolina Republican brought out a black employee of Mr. Trump, Lynne Patton, to refute Mr. Cohen’s claims that the president is racist.

Rep. Tlaib scoffed at Rep. Meadows’ stunt: “The fact that someone would actually use a prop, a black woman, in this chamber, in this committee, is, alone, racist.” Mr. Meadows erupted. He argued that having nieces who are “people of color” and his friendships with non-whites proved he was not prejudiced.

Rep. Tlaib backed down at the prompting of Rep. Elijah Cummings, and later hugged Mr. Meadows as a sign she did not think him a racist. Others would not forgive. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) tweeted: “Total bravery from @RashidaTlaib as she reminds the nation that tokenism *is* racism.” A Washington Post analysis concluded, “No, Mark Meadows. Having a black friend doesn’t mean you’re not racist.” The Post quoted a study that found that the vast majority of whites who had black friends still had “racist” views...........To Read More...