Democratic party represented the south during that time period. It was best for African Americans to vote against them during that time
Actually what they should do is vote against leftists, there is a reason that every single major mass murder and atrocity that has been committed in history has been committed by leftists. You guys like to think as collectivists, and so long as you are all thinking as a group there is always going to be that "other" group of people who are taking from the group. Thats why the socialists were all to happy to massacre millions of jews, because they thought they were stealing from them, thats the reason why the k.k.k. was invented by left wingers, to fight off those evil blacks, who were taking the democrats jobs and so forth....Or the mass murders along racial lines by Mao and Stalin. Collectivist thinking will lead to racism every single time, cause so long as there is group think, there is going to be somenoe in the group who has to be demonised who everyone think it not pulling their weight. On the other hand, if people believed in individualism and personal responsibiliy, then there really is no reason for anyone to be racist, because what you decide to do with your life has no bearing on mine. If you want to fuck your life away, so be it, just dont drag me along with you. So if people are really concerned with eliminating racism, it is in their best interest to vote for the right. The left and leftist/collectivist thinking, has been responsible for almost every single major racial atrocity, and mass murder/genocide in history.
Oh, well. I guess Max's brain transplant didn't quite take. I'm sure no one will notice. He fails to note, as is apt for a brain undergoing rejection, that the slave owners were Right Wingers, the party that is the very definition of hierarchy, rather than Left Wingers, who are egalitarians believing in equality. The Right Wing just went by the name of Democrats at that time in history. This changed, of course, with Republicans and Democrats switching ideological places, but being the conservative that he is, Max cannot come to terms with that change. http://wiki.answers.com/Q/When_did_republicans_become_democrats_and_democrats_become_republicans
Let's take a look at the typical KKK leader - Democratic Senator Byrd. "In the early 1940s, Byrd recruited 150 of his friends and associates to create a new chapter of the Ku Klux Klan." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Byrd I severely doubt your statement about the KKK presently being a right wing group. About three years ago they arrested a bunch of KKK members for violence in the Carolinas - all were registered Democrats (two were local Democratic party leaders). The reality is that the KKK is a white hate group that spans both sides of the political spectrum. // I take it you do not live in the South and see stuff about the KKK in the local news regularly. If you did then you would have a fuller understanding and perspective of this hate group and how it is tied into politics in the South.
I severely don't care. However, you may wish to Google "KKK Right Wing" and then "KKK Left Wing," and see what you get. Here, lets get started: http://sf.oxfordjournals.org/content/early/2012/03/26/sf.sor007.abstract http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVymANLbIx4 http://books.google.ca/books?id=-qI...#v=onepage&q=kkk right wing extremist&f=false
While I have only scratched the surface of civil rights history, hereâs an except from yet another list of historical bullet points that dispute Democrat claims of civil rights support. As you read through it, remember, Democrats claim they âare unwavering in our support of equal opportunity for all Americans. Thatâs why weâve worked to pass every one of our nationâs Civil Rights lawsâ⦠October 13, 1858 During Lincoln-Douglas debates, U.S. Senator Stephen Douglas (D-IL) states: âI do not regard the Negro as my equal, and positively deny that he is my brother, or any kin to me whateverâ; Douglas became Democratic Partyâs 1860 presidential nominee April 16, 1862 President Lincoln signs bill abolishing slavery in District of Columbia; in Congress, 99% of Republicans vote yes, 83% of Democrats vote no âDemocrats are unwavering in our support of equal opportunity for all Americans. Thatâs why weâve worked to pass every one of our nationâs Civil Rights laws⦠On every civil rights issue, Democrats have led the fight.â July 17, 1862 Over unanimous Democrat opposition, Republican Congress passes Confiscation Act stating that slaves of the Confederacy âshall be forever freeâ January 31, 1865 13th Amendment banning slavery passed by U.S. House with unanimous Republican support, intense Democrat opposition April 8, 1865 13th Amendment banning slavery passed by U.S. Senate with 100% Republican support, 63% Democrat opposition November 22, 1865 Republicans denounce Democrat legislature of Mississippi for enacting âblack codes,â which institutionalized racial discrimination February 5, 1866 U.S. Rep. Thaddeus Stevens (R-PA) introduces legislation, successfully opposed by Democrat President Andrew Johnson, to implement â40 acres and a muleâ relief by distributing land to former slaves âDemocrats are unwavering in our support of equal opportunity for all Americans. Thatâs why weâve worked to pass every one of our nationâs Civil Rights laws⦠On every civil rights issue, Democrats have led the fight.â April 9, 1866 Republican Congress overrides Democrat President Johnsonâs veto; Civil Rights Act of 1866, conferring rights of citizenship on African-Americans, becomes law May 10, 1866 U.S. House passes Republicansâ 14th Amendment guaranteeing due process and equal protection of the laws to all citizens; 100% of Democrats vote no June 8, 1866 U.S. Senate passes Republicansâ 14th Amendment guaranteeing due process and equal protection of the law to all citizens; 94% of Republicans vote yes and 100% of Democrats vote no âDemocrats are unwavering in our support of equal opportunity for all Americans. Thatâs why weâve worked to pass every one of our nationâs Civil Rights laws⦠On every civil rights issue, Democrats have led the fight.â January 8, 1867 Republicans override Democrat President Andrew Johnsonâs veto of law granting voting rights to African-Americans in D.C. July 19, 1867 Republican Congress overrides Democrat President Andrew Johnsonâs veto of legislation protecting voting rights of African-Americans March 30, 1868 Republicans begin impeachment trial of Democrat President Andrew Johnson, who declared: âThis is a country for white men, and by God, as long as I am President, it shall be a government of white menâ September 12, 1868 Civil rights activist Tunis Campbell and 24 other African-Americans in Georgia Senate, every one a Republican, expelled by Democrat majority; would later be reinstated by Republican Congress âDemocrats are unwavering in our support of equal opportunity for all Americans. Thatâs why weâve worked to pass every one of our nationâs Civil Rights laws⦠On every civil rights issue, Democrats have led the fight.â October 7, 1868 Republicans denounce Democratic Partyâs national campaign theme: âThis is a white manâs country: Let white men ruleâ October 22, 1868 While campaigning for re-election, Republican U.S. Rep. James Hinds (R-AR) is assassinated by Democrat terrorists who organized as the Ku Klux Klan December 10, 1869 Republican Gov. John Campbell of Wyoming Territory signs FIRST-in-nation law granting women right to vote and to hold public office February 3, 1870 After passing House with 98% Republican support and 97% Democrat opposition, Republicansâ 15th Amendment is ratified, granting vote to all Americans regardless of race âDemocrats are unwavering in our support of equal opportunity for all Americans. Thatâs why weâve worked to pass every one of our nationâs Civil Rights laws⦠On every civil rights issue, Democrats have led the fight.â May 31, 1870 President U.S. Grant signs Republicansâ Enforcement Act, providing stiff penalties for depriving any Americanâs civil rights June 22, 1870 Republican Congress creates U.S. Department of Justice, to safeguard the civil rights of African-Americans against Democrats in the South September 6, 1870 Women vote in Wyoming, in FIRST election after womenâs suffrage signed into law by Republican Gov. John Campbell February 28, 1871 Republican Congress passes Enforcement Act providing federal protection for African-American voters April 20, 1871 Republican Congress enacts the Ku Klux Klan Act, outlawing Democratic Party-affiliated terrorist groups which oppressed African-Americans âDemocrats are unwavering in our support of equal opportunity for all Americans. Thatâs why weâve worked to pass every one of our nationâs Civil Rights laws⦠On every civil rights issue, Democrats have led the fight.â October 10, 1871 Following warnings by Philadelphia Democrats against black voting, African-American Republican civil rights activist Octavius Catto murdered by Democratic Party operative; his military funeral was attended by thousands October 18, 1871 After violence against Republicans in South Carolina, President Ulysses Grant deploys U.S. troops to combat Democrat terrorists who formed the Ku Klux Klan November 18, 1872 Susan B. Anthony arrested for voting, after boasting to Elizabeth Cady Stanton that she voted for âthe Republican ticket, straightâ January 17, 1874 Armed Democrats seize Texas state government, ending Republican efforts to racially integrate government September 14, 1874 Democrat white supremacists seize Louisiana statehouse in attempt to overthrow racially-integrated administration of Republican Governor William Kellogg; 27 killed âDemocrats are unwavering in our support of equal opportunity for all Americans. Thatâs why weâve worked to pass every one of our nationâs Civil Rights laws⦠On every civil rights issue, Democrats have led the fight.â March 1, 1875 Civil Rights Act of 1875, guaranteeing access to public accommodations without regard to race, signed by Republican President U.S. Grant; passed with 92% Republican support over 100% Democrat opposition January 10, 1878 U.S. Senator Aaron Sargent (R-CA) introduces Susan B. Anthony amendment for womenâs suffrage; Democrat-controlled Senate defeated it 4 times before election of Republican House and Senate guaranteed its approval in 1919. Republicans foil Democratic efforts to keep women in the kitchen, where they belong February 8, 1894 Democrat Congress and Democrat President Grover Cleveland join to repeal Republicansâ Enforcement Act, which had enabled African-Americans to vote January 15, 1901 Republican Booker T. Washington protests Alabama Democratic Partyâs refusal to permit voting by African-Americans âDemocrats are unwavering in our support of equal opportunity for all Americans. Thatâs why weâve worked to pass every one of our nationâs Civil Rights laws⦠On every civil rights issue, Democrats have led the fight.â May 29, 1902 Virginia Democrats implement new state constitution, condemned by Republicans as illegal, reducing African-American voter registration by 86% February 12, 1909 On 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincolnâs birth, African-American Republicans and womenâs suffragists Ida Wells and Mary Terrell co-found the NAACP May 21, 1919 Republican House passes constitutional amendment granting women the vote with 85% of Republicans in favor, but only 54% of Democrats; in Senate, 80% of Republicans would vote yes, but almost half of Democrats no August 18, 1920 Republican-authored 19th Amendment, giving women the vote, becomes part of Constitution; 26 of the 36 states to ratify had Republican-controlled legislatures January 26, 1922 House passes bill authored by U.S. Rep. Leonidas Dyer (R-MO) making lynching a federal crime; Senate Democrats block it with filibuster âDemocrats are unwavering in our support of equal opportunity for all Americans. Thatâs why weâve worked to pass every one of our nationâs Civil Rights laws⦠On every civil rights issue, Democrats have led the fight.â June 2, 1924 Republican President Calvin Coolidge signs bill passed by Republican Congress granting U.S. citizenship to all Native Americans October 3, 1924 Republicans denounce three-time Democrat presidential nominee William Jennings Bryan for defending the Ku Klux Klan at 1924 Democratic National Convention June 12, 1929 First Lady Lou Hoover invites wife of U.S. Rep. Oscar De Priest (R-IL), an African-American, to tea at the White House, sparking protests by Democrats across the country August 17, 1937 Republicans organize opposition to former Ku Klux Klansman and Democrat U.S. Senator Hugo Black, appointed to U.S. Supreme Court by FDR; his Klan background was hidden until after confirmation June 24, 1940 Republican Party platform calls for integration of the armed forces; for the balance of his terms in office, FDR refuses to order it
âDemocrats are unwavering in our support of equal opportunity for all Americans. Thatâs why weâve worked to pass every one of our nationâs Civil Rights laws⦠On every civil rights issue, Democrats have led the fight.â August 8, 1945 Republicans condemn Harry Trumanâs surprise use of the atomic bomb in Japan. The whining and criticism goes on for years. It begins two days after the Hiroshima bombing, when former Republican President Herbert Hoover writes to a friend that âThe use of the atomic bomb, with its indiscriminate killing of women and children, revolts my soul.â September 30, 1953 Earl Warren, Californiaâs three-term Republican Governor and 1948 Republican vice presidential nominee, nominated to be Chief Justice; wrote landmark decision in Brown v. Board of Education November 25, 1955 Eisenhower administration bans racial segregation of interstate bus travel March 12, 1956 Ninety-seven Democrats in Congress condemn Supreme Courtâs decision in Brown v. Board of Education, and pledge to continue segregation June 5, 1956 Republican federal judge Frank Johnson rules in favor of Rosa Parks in decision striking down âblacks in the back of the busâ law November 6, 1956 African-American civil rights leaders Martin Luther King and Ralph Abernathy vote for Republican Dwight Eisenhower for President September 9, 1957 President Dwight Eisenhower signs Republican Partyâs 1957 Civil Rights Act âDemocrats are unwavering in our support of equal opportunity for all Americans. Thatâs why weâve worked to pass every one of our nationâs Civil Rights laws⦠On every civil rights issue, Democrats have led the fight.â September 24, 1957 Sparking criticism from Democrats such as Senators John Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson, President Dwight Eisenhower deploys the 82nd Airborne Division to Little Rock, AR to force Democrat Governor Orval Faubus to integrate public schools May 6, 1960 President Dwight Eisenhower signs Republicansâ Civil Rights Act of 1960, overcoming 125-hour, around-the-clock filibuster by 18 Senate Democrats May 2, 1963 Republicans condemn Democrat sheriff of Birmingham, AL for arresting over 2,000 African-American schoolchildren marching for their civil rights September 29, 1963 Gov. George Wallace (D-AL) defies order by U.S. District Judge Frank Johnson, appointed by President Dwight Eisenhower, to integrate Tuskegee High School June 9, 1964 Republicans condemn 14-hour filibuster against 1964 Civil Rights Act by U.S. Senator and former Ku Klux Klansman Robert Byrd (D-WV), who still serves in the Senate âDemocrats are unwavering in our support of equal opportunity for all Americans. Thatâs why weâve worked to pass every one of our nationâs Civil Rights laws⦠On every civil rights issue, Democrats have led the fight.â June 10, 1964 Senate Minority Leader Everett Dirksen (R-IL) criticizes Democrat filibuster against 1964 Civil Rights Act, calls on Democrats to stop opposing racial equality. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was introduced and approved by a staggering majority of Republicans in the Senate. The Act was opposed by most southern Democrat senators, several of whom were proud segregationistsâone of them being Al Gore Sr. Democrat President Lyndon B. Johnson relied on Illinois Senator Everett Dirksen, the Republican leader from Illinois, to get the Act passed. August 4, 1965 Senate Republican Leader Everett Dirksen (R-IL) overcomes Democrat attempts to block 1965 Voting Rights Act; 94% of Senate Republicans vote for landmark civil right legislation, while 27% of Democrats oppose. Voting Rights Act of 1965, abolishing literacy tests and other measures devised by Democrats to prevent African-Americans from voting, signed into law; higher percentage of Republicans than Democrats vote in favor