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In reply to the discussion: Rep. Clyburn: Republicans Using ‘Code Words’ To Attack Ambassador Rice [View all]MzShellG
(1,047 posts)22. Normally it wouldn't be. However under these circumstances,
It definitely does. Especially being used in this context. Dr. Rice was only doing her job. She has a PHd and is a Rhodes scholar. She has been competent whole career. So this is a racial code word/dog whistle.
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Rep. Clyburn: Republicans Using ‘Code Words’ To Attack Ambassador Rice [View all]
DonViejo
Nov 2012
OP
apparently some people don't grasp that "the southern strategy" is not just an election strategy
noiretextatique
Nov 2012
#68
no, it isn't "silly"...you are trying to distract by claiming this isn't what it is
noiretextatique
Nov 2012
#20
Apparently, you are. BTW, Rachel Maddow called McCain incompetent the other day.
hughee99
Nov 2012
#28
Sorry, I'm just tired of seeing any criticism of someone who's not a white male being dismissed
hughee99
Nov 2012
#44
false charges of racism is to racism what voter fraud is to voter suppression
noiretextatique
Nov 2012
#69
I'm denying that Graham, McCain, et al. are going after Rice because she's AA and female.
Beacool
Nov 2012
#40
I disagree with them but I don't view the word "incompetent" as a racist code word, Bush
Uncle Joe
Nov 2012
#56