Florida Republican: Black People are ‘Animals’ With a ‘Backwards Culture’

[KamaAina]

http://aattp.org/florida-republican-black-people-are-animals-with-a-backwards-culture/

Lakeland, Florida utility board member Steve Wade seems to have forgotten that describing African-Americans as “animals” and suggesting that African-American teen girls do nothing but get knocked up constantly isn’t exactly the best career move — but while he says he used the “wrong word,” he stands by his claims.

In a September 4 budget meeting, Wade said that Northwest Lakeland has a bit of a black problem. “Here in Lakeland we’re seeing everything,” Wade said. “Our black community in the northwest section — not just the gangs, but just a culture that has really gone backwards, almost like animals.”

He continued, “It’s not just the gang problem, it’s the teenage girls. We’ve got to get them to say no and quit having these babies. The culture in that community is spreading into other parts of Lakeland.”...

Wade offered no facts and figures for his claims, but he did later “apologize.” “When I used the word that I used and I apologize for that,” Wade said. “As soon as it came out of my mouth. I knew that was wrong.”

Well, at least they're animals. I'm pretty sure this Steve Wade is an amoeba.

[muntrv]

1. ..And the animals are still superior to Steve Wade.

[shenmue]

2. Small woodland creatures would be a better member of government than this guy

[deafskeptic]

24. Now I'm tempted to run a chipmunk for president. n/t

[H2O Man]

3. Respectfully disagree.

I am convinced that the average amoeba is far more capable of rational thought and responsible activity than Mr. Wade.

On the other hand, as a living organism, the amoeba does produce what we could politely call "waste." I am far more comfortable in calling Mr. Wade a tiny, insignificant speck of amoeba shit.

Recommended.

[Politicalboi]

4. Black is the new BLUE!

Go out and vote November 4th 2014. Let's show these assholes what we can do.

[sinkingfeeling]

5. And the Republican Party doesn't have a clue as to why noone except whites vote

for them.

[Comrade Grumpy]

13. Welcome to DU! Enjoy your stay.

[Bandit]

15. Enjoy your stay bigot

[The Magistrate]

18. '"Nothing He Said Is True, Not Even 'And' or 'The'..."

[hifiguy]

19. Let's remember

This isn't even a funny troll.

[xfundy]

6. The repigs' racism becomes more and more obvious.

Every day, more of this shit. And I mean every day, lately.

[Cali_Democrat]

7. Remember...it's not racism according to right wingers...it never is

The only racism that exists is perpetrated against white Americans.

[tooeyeten]

8. The guy's an imbecile

In his world only black girls get pregnant? That's a whole lot of immaculate conceptions!

[CRK7376]

33. My daughter's best friend from middle school

will deliver her first child this November. The soon to be mother does not turn 17 until December of this year and is a young white girl from a very broken family. She is following in her mother's footsteps....We are so glad that our daughter and this young kid have gone their seperate ways, although they still talk and txt on facebook some. We try not to be judgemental, but this kid has the whole deck stacked against her with little to no ambition. We were thrilled when our daughter went to a different high school and was able to avoid hanging out with this friend.

The guy in Florida is an idiot, but NC has its share too!

[tooeyeten]

39. Every state has their share

Of idiots, some more than others.

It sounds like your daighter's friend needs a "hero" who will take her under their wing for guidance and mentoring. Very sad situation indeed.

[azurnoir]

44. speaking for myself I took an opposite approach with both of my daughters

they both had friend(s) that became pregnant in middle school, I encouraged them to hang out with these girls-saying "spent time with her she needs a friend right now" which was true enough however underneath that was the thought-I want you to see first hand how much fun being pregnant, childbirth and raising a baby are NOT, and as far as I can tell it worked, one is in her late 20's the other is in her early 30's both are very career minded young women with no thoughts of motherhood in the near future

[passiveporcupine]

36. The way I read it

in his world only white girls are allowed to be educated and take birth control pills and still have sex. Black girls are supposed to just say no to sex.

Makes me think of the term "animal". We spay and neuter our pets and even some livestock. I guess we could spay those black girls. Or maybe spay and neuter both sexes. Yeah, that'll do it.

[tooeyeten]

40. If he could

Bet he would.

[JaneyVee]

9. Steve Wade is a virus.

[KamaAina]

11. Possibly Ebola

which would make him African.

[Paladin]

10. They're not even trying to hide their racism and ignorance anymore.

These are the sort of incidents that Democrats ought to be using to attain political victories. The right-wingers are just handing us these opportunities....

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

17. Stormfront is that way-------->>> dickbag. nt

[hifiguy]

20. MIRT is really on the ball today.

They've already nuked two trolls that didn't even make double digits.

They don't make trolls like they used to.

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

22. The quality has really gone down. They at least used to post a few one word replies to

try and blend in before they went full Klansman.

[packman]

25. Aww, we should let the Klansman talk

maybe even give them their own forum. I kinda like their clean sheets and dirty minds. Guess I subscribe to the "know your enemy" which drives my wife crazy when I listen to right-wing radio in the car, gets me juices flowing. Hell, they should be good for a laugh every once in awhile

[heaven05]

38. they have a forum

Discussionist

[JoePhilly]

35. Its that they can't contain it anymore.

They've been hiding it for years ... and they still try ... but they are so angry, they can't contain it, and suddenly it just pops out of their mouths.

[Whiskeytide]

21. That HAS to be a new record...

... - two posts in one thread and "poof".... gone. First time I've seen that in real time.

[1StrongBlackMan]

28. I wish the Administrators would ...

segment off a section/create a Admin Post Only Group to display the "make you go Poof" posts.

[daleanime]

37. Wouldn't mind seeing that....

always get curious when I see those "Name removed" posts.

[packman]

26. And this old, white haired, white guy

is making decisions with that biased, ugly mindset. Unbelievable. I wonder if Lakeland has its own rep sitting on that board?

[1StrongBlackMan]

27. Well, in all fairness ...

he DID say ALMOST like animals! Give the guy a break.

[steve2470]

29. I agree with all the negative comments about Wade and...

it's a UTILITY BOARD he sits on, why the hell is he even talking about black people ? Stupid ass racist who happens to live in my state.

[Brigid]

30. Wade needs to lose his job.

[dotymed]

31. WOW again...

It is hard to believe that we have "people" like this "representing us" in America.

If he had said: "“Here in America we’re seeing everything,” Wade said. “Our citizens — not just the gangs, but just a culture that has really gone backwards, almost like animals because of the effect that poverty and income inequality has on all human beings."

He may have been closer to the truth.

[Jamaal510]

32. What happened with

your party's minority outreach, Mr. Florida Republican?

[secondvariety]

34. Read his "apology"

in the comments section. Why, the man is a virtual saint in the black community (according to himself).


http://www.theledger.com/article/20140912/NEWS/140919787/1050/yourtown02?Title=Mayor-to-Meet-With-Committee-Member-to-Discuss-Remarks&tc=ar

[madfloridian]

41. He just resigned (under pressure).

Good riddance.

http://www.baynews9.com/content/news/baynews9/news/article.html/content/news/articles/bn9/2014/9/17/lakeland_utility_boa.html

[KamaAina]

42. Cue the outro

[Initech]

43. Republicans are the real animals with a backwards agenda.

[blkmusclmachine]

45. I used to know a Texas Evangelical who said in 1995: "THEY'RE NOT HUMAN."

And I didn't know that guy anymore after that evil BS!

[IronLionZion]

46. Must be "pro-life"

Anyone who judges people for having too many babies is most probably anti-choice and against the birth control provisions in obamacare.