TPMtv: "Black and Bitter"

[targettide]

Mr Roth, gave great insight on the obviously racist speech of Mr Tanner. What an idiot. He straightforwardly insulted African Americans in a way to sound stupid. Though he meant exactly what he is said.

[DarqueBeauty]

So what...my 90 year old grandmother is a figment of my imagination? What a stupid ignorant cur.

[wfeldma1]

ew. what's with all the tpmtv guys and their gross neckbeards?

[BellaAngelique]

Don't kid yourselves. Most of the upper class is racist, whatever their race or political party.

It is only in the working class that you have lots of mixed marriages and multiracial children, another reason they look down on working class people too by the way.

Proof is that they and the media call President Obama black instead of multiracial.

Multiracial means mongrel to them.

[fdparis18]

you are so right! i'm so glad someone understands this

ppl want to proclaim racism is starting to decline...but hmmm lets take football for example

many different groups of ppls on the team, black, white, puerto rican, asian, and in between... but as you start looking up higher in the football business, what do the demographics become...white males or a diverse mix...

WHITE MALES. and this can be applied to large corporations, barnes and noble, etc.

[txrottie]

So go to school and start a company and make millions. Nobody is stopping you. Hell a black man just got elected President. Going to need a new argument soon.

How does an ID card discriminate against ANYONE? If you don't have an ID card or can't get one you shouldn't vote. Any jackass can show up and pretend to be anyone.

It is fashionable to call just about anything racist these days.

And YES, statistics show certain races of people have shorter life spans. How is this racist?

[txrottie]

Negro is the proper term, not black.

[fdparis18]

negro is not the proper term, and just because the american english dictionary says that its true doesn't mean its true. our english word negro comes from the spanish word negro meaning black innanimate object. so get ur facts straight.

and why are you attacking me when i'm just telling the truth. are tryna say america isn't like that? and its not the ID card thats discrimantory, its what he said. i want you to open you mind to ALL the reasons he said the things he said, not just statistics

[txrottie]

Negroid (Negro)is an adjective derived from the term Negro and refers to a race of people whose recent ancestors are mostly from sub-Saharan Africa.

Caucasoid (caucasian)is a technical term used in anthropology, archaeology, and genetics to describe the general physical type of people today indigenous to Europe, North Africa, Southwest Asia and parts of South Asia, whether considered to be merely a phenotype, or a genotype.

It is offensive to some people because of the 'N'. Deal with it.

[fdparis18]

okay what about the second issue i brought up, what about that???? you haven't said anything about that

[txrottie]

If you think white males run to many things then start your own football team or whatever. There should be no more government interferance with giving racial preferance for ANYTHING in this country. Is that what you are talking about me not addressing?

[fdparis18]

this conversation is useless. ur naive and i think you should open you mind to other ppl's situations.

i'm done talking to you, have a great life

[ubtri]

It's high time we force these racists out of public office positions.

[txrottie]

I agree. When does Obama's impeachment start? Wait, he isnt in yet. Well when he is crowned let me know and I'll write a letter to get him kicked out.

20 years in a racially hateful church and he never heard a word of it? He is either lying, deaf or stupid.

[voiceofintelligence]

John Tanner is a moron. Requiring I.D. at voting stations, however, is just common sense. We are seeing a gross increase in voter fraud all over the country, and assholes like Al Franken and Chris Gregoire are literally stealing elections. Every step must be taken to assure that the will of the people is not subverted by unscrupulous politicians.

[morph39]

voiceofintelligence: Oh there is no need to worry about that happening at all. Didn't we have to deal with eight years of Bush stealing elections? For you to insinuate that Democrats like Al Franken and Chris Gregoire is just aklin to the kettle calling the teapot black.

[DillonX]

Can't we now get on with some trials for these corrupt individuals in the Justice Dept?

[xexkxex]

I liked how the Daily Show covered this...funny stuff.

[shiddy67]

Need more of the black and bitter type?

visit Newburgh,New York.

You won't be dissapointed.

[thomaserossi]

LRN2SHAVE

[bellacarmesi]

XD LOL too funny

[DillonX]

The Justice Department became one big joke under Bush.

[txrottie]

How exactly did it become a joke? I am not saying it didn't but wondering what your point of view is on specifics.

Thanks

[lykej]

Mmmmm. False outrage.

[putittogether]

Throw those rascals out, and everything will be better... That is what this video is really saying. It is telling you that you made a good decision by electing a democratic party government.

You made a choice between a s%@t sandwich, and glass of vile. That is no choice at all.

[bobhardball]

"[This video] is telling you that you made a good decision by electing a democratic party government."? Hm, I hope you are NOT a GOP member. 'Cause we are fed up with all these high-functioning morons, who tries to give the impression that we, the Conservatives, hate minorities. If you are one of these people, leave our Party right now and join the Liberals. 'Cause the GOP is NOT a racist Party, and the remarks made by Tanner are just stupid and racist!

[mgband]

The GOP may not be a racist party, in theory... but you sure do have lots of racist in it... I wonder why...

[bellacarmesi]

I think it's wrong to point fingers at a particular party for harboring racist members. That's not something the party itself can control. They can't kick people out of the party for being racist. That said, I find racism horrible and a tradition that needs to find its way out of our society. However, the reality is that it will always be here in some way, in every establishment. The ignorant sometimes cannot be taught.

[bobhardball]

I could not agree with you more. BUT a racist statement made by an influential member of any Party gets more attention than any comment made by the guy on the street. Therefore, the conservative leaders have to be careful in talking about the minorities. Otherwise, the GOP might be perceived as a racist Party and have the same problem the Democrats had in 1968 when they lost the support of the minorities and thus the presidential election!

[txrottie]

What about 'community organizers' like AL Sharpton and Jesse Jackson who extort companies and communities into submission? They have a HUGE voice and politcal clout. Sharpton has gotten a little better with age I will give him that. But the reverand Wrights of America are not preaching to empty churches.

[bobhardball]

I could NOT agree with you more. BUT the truth is: Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson and Rev. Wright are from the older generation of African-Americans who experienced racial segregation. Their influence on the minorities and especially on African-Americans will decrease, since the election of Obama has shown that America is NOT a racist as one might think. Credentials and competence are becoming more and more important than the skin color, as the election of Obama has demonstrated it.

[DillonX]

The Bush Administration - CORRUPT FROM TOP TO BOTTOM!

[politburo]

This is a wonderful piece. Congratulations to Zack Roth and everyone at TPM. Your hard work does not go unnoticed!

[RyanFavre]

Nice neck beard.

[KruNae]

Think the most "horrifying" thing about this video is that fact that Zack isn't wearing a turtle neck.

[oldtownkid]

Thanks for saying what the "liberal media" that conservatives complain so much about don't dare to say !

[MooseOfReason]

You know you guys got a good chuckle at that coffee joke.

[amsoho75gr]

did waiting 4 the dinosaurs to die off take this long the frist time?

[patsagainstrats]

That's a funny comment by Tanner. That cotton-topped dyke is black, and she is bitter.

As for the rest of this horseshit, one word: ACORN.

[snakeyesx21]

oh yeah, a bunch of homeless people faking voter registration for a meal is way worst than a person with political power saying that elderly minorities don't count because their already dead. do you really thing "mickey mouse" ever got a chance to vote?

[PEPEelZAPATISTA]

"way worst"?

you must be a hillbilly redneck...

"how ya doin' down yonder fella"?"

[burntonion05]

Education education education education education education Lord have mercy on our souls.

[zapponsalvia]

Wow this guy is a real gem of an individual. Thanks for the info

[odin422]

Good info.

[kYels1]

Nice that these kinds of characters can still get hired...

[theastrusmega]

very nice TPM, keep up the good work.

[rogermoore27]

black and bitter, eh? OK...

[trackstrb]

This guy is racist and he has not even realized it yet.

[Thinkaboutit0]

i agree i dont think he even realized it..

[BullnBearAnalytics]

This reporter makes funny jaw movements. Go Zach "Roth" rofl

[arivonmilhouse]

lol "You're with TPM you say? Let me call you back"

[BullnBearAnalytics]

Man you TPMTV Reporters are some of the BIGGEST NERDS!!

[brooksaceb]

so theres no elderly minorities? WTF

[jerrydoubleu]

Have all these neocons stoned.

[GlobalSufi]

I think they are already "stoned", which is why they think they can get away with this BS...

I say, use their own arguments against them - you know - use the 2nd Amendment as an excuse to shoot the bastards! After all, they ARE enemies of the constitution.

[nomercyrules10]

this guy looks like he's going to rape my kids. bring josh marshal back please.

[fishhead06]

Each to their own - I think Zack's a cutiepie.

[nomercyrules10]

Josh Marshal is too adorable. Also his neckhair isn't out of control and invading his body like this dude's.

[mayaluvsmusic]

wow. Republicans come on now? You put your stamp on this tanner guy? He's a cunt.

[TheIllegit]

Oh no, he made a statement based on facts i.e. whites have longer life expectancy than blacks in the US. Crucify the fact sayer!

[freckldfreak]

Thelllegit, I think the problem was not that he made a statement about life expectancy, but that he used it in an attempt to argue in support of a racist policy. See?

[Bakujin619]

"They die first."

:facepalm:

[integral]

What really speaks to the nature of the DOJ under the Republicans is that he felt completely comfortable sending out this email, knowing that it would meet only with like minds.

Palin/Joe the Plumber in 2012!!!

[Harper0620]

wow...no wonder our country can't get over racism...our leaders are racist! for those of you who think that obama being elected shows how far we've come as a nation...just look at the comments and some videos on youtube, and ill show you how far we have regressed...that guy should be fired and stoned to death!

[Ccolebrooked]

lol

[azas1949]

Good riddance to all of these people - part of the Bush admininstration.

[Nutrino2179]

Another representative of the self-righteous Family Values party.

Where does all that smug arrogance go when they're under oath?

[neo4251]

good god. it just goes on.

[alwan11]

And this piece of shit is still working in the civil rights dept because....

[thomasjn15]

Dey-digh-ferst! Clearly an idiot lol.

[AaronApolloCamp]

I want anyone who has ever voted for a Republican to be beheaded. As far as I'm concerned, the U.S. is a single-party country, and the Democratic Party is the one running it.

[michaelm18x]

Much appreciated for highlighting these injustices. Sincere thanks...

[babyshuf2]

It really amazes me that people like that are still in office and in position to make major decisions. In my opinion, this is kind of scary because I'm pretty sure he isn't the only one like that. Horrible man!

[ikfb661]

The fact that these statements aren't career enders says a lot about the GOP.

[AnnaSmee]

He is such a fucking idiot.

[loki3692]

An idiot would say something wrong because they don't know any better, this man knows exactly what he is saying and is only sorry because he got caught. So that would make him a racist waste of space!

[Mel1334]

what an asshole.

[exjinn]

un-farking-believable there are still people like this in office.

[NanoLopez2]

I see lots of Centenarian blacks on The Today Show. This guy is @$!#ing nuts.

[RaiMX]

FIRST!!!