Discriminations

As I understand it, the derogatory term "scab" refers to people who work at a time when the Union would rather they were not working. It does not refer to harassing and violent attacks on Union organizers.

Yes, 'scabs' are a derogatory term for people who continue working when a union calls a strike. It's got nothing to do with organizing, and objectively, doesn't even represent objectionable behavior. Usually it represents the behavior of people who simply can't AFFORD to quit working whenever the union orders them to.

LOL..."bad guys"

Well, lookee here! The anti-affirmative action types have lost ANOTHER one in the "Show Me" state.

Ward Connerly writes:

>>>"Connerly said hordes of adversaries would descend on one petition circulator, call the person a racist, and yell and scream. In some cases, he said, “little old ladies” were harassed.

“We’ve never encountered anything like that” in any of the other states , he said in a phone interview. “This was a very well orchestrated campaign of harassment and intimidation."

The more this CCC-hugging charlatan speaks, the more he inspires those to rise up against him.

The very fact that his minions were shamelessly exploiting senior citizens on fixed incomes to do their nefarious bidding on the streets is abominable in and of itself.

We've got more states to go, America. We can stamp out this infestation of injustice.

http://www.thecobraslair.com/images/AFFIRMATIVE-ACTION-IN-MICHI.gif

--Cobra

If the violent tactics and sheer racism of BAMN and ACORN could be exposed to the broader public via the mainstream media, preferences could be ended forever. But the MSM has clamped down on any discussion of preferences and any expose' of Democratic party ties to extremist groups including BAMN and even the Weathermen.

It is also important to remember that McCain, Clinton and Obama are equally strong supporters of preferences, but again the MSM is silent on this.

Both the corporatist right and multicultural left, which control our nation at present are solidly behind preferences and will perpetuate them "by any means necessary."

Great post. The left is no friend of free speech or democracy. If the intimidation is that bad, it would seem to be rising to the level at which an injunction might be had to at least keep a certain distance.
Linked.
http://wolfhowling.blogspot.com/2008/05/interesting-posts-from-around-web-8-may.html

Cobra's crude cartoon reminds me of an adage that a seasoned litigator friend of mine has often repeated: "If it feels good, don't do it." Yes, the cartoon likely expiates some emotional baggage for those that support affirmative action, enabling them to set up those in opposition as "bad" or "evil" people - a useful, but very limited device for those devoted to single issue politics. But the cartoon and the behavior doesn't persuade anyone who is may be a position to be persuaded. Crudely appealing to a sense of white guilt is not a substitute for analysis of data and policy, and of course, that's really all the cartoon does (and efforts related to it). And that is why it is contrary to the interests of those that support affirmative action.

Which brings me to groups like Acorn and BAMN. Yes, the media does not cover their antics in enough depth. But I am confident that once reasonable people observe the results of their antics, they will repel, and absolutely repel, people to their cause. One only need read Terry Pell's description of BAMN's efforts in their case challenging MCRI in Michigan, where BAMN managed to drive a federal judge clearly favorably disposed to affirmative action into a wedge that compelled dismissal of the case.

And the above poster is right about the corporate right being supportive of preferences - by any means necessary. Lawsuits are painful to them - especially the prospects of appearing before urban juries that have their minds made up before they hear the evidence - and it is cheaper to pay for a preferences program than deal with the inevitable lawsuits and negative pr.

Willowglen writes:

>>>"Crudely appealing to a sense of white guilt is not a substitute for analysis of data and policy, and of course, that's really all the cartoon does (and efforts related to it). And that is why it is contrary to the interests of those that support affirmative action."

Perhaps you weren't a regular reader of Discriminations when I posted details of some of MCRI's White Separatist and White Supremacist supporters.

http://www.discriminations.us/2005/08/democrats_against_democracy.html

And I highlighted where Ward Connerly gave a slobbering hug to Michigan's Council of Conservative Citizens leader John Raterink:

http://www.discriminations.us/2006/11/mary_sue_coleman_standing_in_t_1.html

You can see more coverage of this event here, Willowglen:

http://www.davidduke.com/date/2006/11/08

I also pointed out to readers of Discriminations where Ward Connerly said, ON VIDEOTAPE, IN CONTEXT, "God Bless them (Ku Klux Klan)"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAfYu_htDpU

Given this evidence, Willowglen, you'll find that my "crude" cartoon, is indeed accurate.

--Cobra

cobra- you are entitled to your beliefs. But one would think your objective is to win over those that do not currently agree with your views. Query whether the cartoon - or other works with similar tones - accomplishes that objective? But it does feel good, I am sure.

Look, there's no doubt that some anti-preference types are bad guys - just as there are some pro-affirmative types that are too (racists like Farrakhan, for example). But the focus, if you deign to persuade as opposed to merely being angry, should be on the issues, not demonizing the marginal types that may happen to support a cause. Again, you don't appear to be neither flexible or adaptive, so I am likely wasting my time.

Willowglenn writes:

>>>"But one would think your objective is to win over those that do not currently agree with your views. Query whether the cartoon - or other works with similar tones - accomplishes that objective? But it does feel good, I am sure."

Well, not all cartoons are designed to change people's minds. There are MILLIONS of people who agree with MY views on Affirmative Action. Many aren't actively involved in this battle. Perhaps, in my own little way, I can remind those people of how high the stakes are.

Willowglenn writes:

>>>"Look, there's no doubt that some anti-preference types are bad guys - just as there are some pro-affirmative types that are too (racists like Farrakhan, for example). But the focus, if you deign to persuade as opposed to merely being angry, should be on the issues, not demonizing the marginal types that may happen to support a cause."

Willowglenn, I understand that you disagree with me, and I respect your viewpoint.

However...

If you're asking me to be subtle, cordial and accomodating in a political cartoon about the elimination of Affirmative Action--something many believe will be DEVASTATING to millions of people in this country...

I guess I'm just going to have to keep disappointing you.

--Cobra