Hey folks! "Rent-a-Riot" is predicting "civil unrest" if Court goes for Bush.

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Predictions of unrest, victory abound after court hearing
WASHINGTON, Dec 11 (AFP) -
The United States will face a "civil rights explosion" if the US Supreme Court refuses to allow a recount of disputed ballots in Florida as part of a solution to the US presidential election impasse, a prominent civil rights leader warned Monday.

"Even if this court rules against counting our vote, it will simply create a civil rights explosion," said the Reverend Jesse Jackson as he emerged from the historic hearing, in which nine justices heard oral arguments from lawyers for Republican George W. Bush and his Democratic rival, Al Gore.

"People will not surrender to this tyranny," he stressed, pointing out that civil rights and labor organizations had agreed to launch a protest campaign at 5:00 pm (2200 GMT) Monday with demonstrations and prayer vigils in front of federal buildings here and in other cities.

"This people will not stand by and accept this with surrender," Jackson warned. "We can afford to lose an election -- you win some, you lose some. You can't afford to lose your franchise."

"People will be fighting for their right to vote and for their vote to count," the civil rights leader said, adding that the protest would only be expanding.

"The same forces that were against the Voting Rights Act of 1965 ... seek to disenfranchise us in 2000 and do not want to renew the Voting Rights Act in the year 2007," he added without specifically naming Republicans.

Should the Supreme Court rule against hand recounts, Gore's bid for the presidency is likely to effectively be over.

Both Bush and Gore need a victory in Florida to win the 2000 election. After the official certification of election results in the state last month, Bush holds a lead of 537 votes.

Jackson's comments matched the somber mood of other prominent Democrats who were invited to the hearing and later shared their impressions about it with reporters.

Senator Tom Harkin, an Iowa Democrat, made clear that he was not particularly encouraged by what he heard in the courtroom, although he refused to issue a prediction.

"If the Supreme Court continues to wade into this thicket and they make substantive rulings on behalf of the petitioner, which is George Bush in this case, this court could go down in history -- will go down in history -- as the most interventionist court ever," the senator said.


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I doubt that we're going to have Rodney-King-verdict-style riots, since gang-bangers don't vote and don't care who's elected.
 
The lies in Jackson's exhortation would be comical, if they were not dangerous.

For the record, Rev. Jackson, every vote was counted at least twice. Except the overseas ballots from our Military. They had to win in court to get their votes counted once.

And for the record, Senator Harkin, it was the Florida Supremem Court that disregarded existing law and tried to change the rules (in Gore's favor) after the election. The US Supreme court told the FL court that they had to justify their decision by the law. They have not done that, so far.
 
Minorities have had their "rights" expanded for years, while we gun owners have had ours systematically restricted and narrowed, and they're the ones calling for unrest and violence?
 
This may sound naive, but ....

I think that was a dumb statement, even for Jesse. If there is any violence following the decision, I do hope the good reverend will be helping out with the consequences.

More evidence that we are in a political war with these scumbags. Deep down, there is violence in some of those liberal hearts, IMHO.

"If the Supreme Court continues to wade into this thicket and they make substantive rulings on behalf of the petitioner, which is George Bush in this case, this court could go down in history -- will go down in history -- as the most interventionist court ever," Senator Tom Harkin (D) said.
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So, since a Democrat may be losing today, it appears to be a 'will of the people day'. OTOH, if Gore wins, scumbags such as Harkin will be trumpeting the 'rule of law'. How predictable.

Regards from AZ

[Edited by Jeff Thomas on 12-12-2000 at 12:22 AM]
 
Jesse Jackson is like an ambulance-chasing attorney: he needs a crisis, or needs to invent one, to survive. If we had a truly color-blind society, he'd be broke.

Funny, I was thinking that if Gore won, it would be time to lock and load. Now I have to worry about Bush winning?

Dick
 
Oh, Jesse. If only the truth would bite you in the ass, you might recognize it.....

Snip -- "The same forces that were against the Voting Rights Act of 1965 ... seek to disenfranchise us in 2000 and do not want to renew the Voting Rights Act in the year 2007," he added without specifically naming Republicans. -- End snip.

The dirty little secret of the Voting Rights Act is that more Repubs voted for it than Dems. Jesse would probably have a hard time explaining that though, so the truth is 'amended' for mass consumption.
 
That's okay because in past times when there have been minority based riots it has taken place in minority areas. They tear up the areas where they live. How smart is that? I don't live in an area like that so go ahead and knock yourself out. If any of you still live in an area like that you should have moved long ago. Now, if there are riots in my neighborhood and those riots happen to occur 'in the nighttime' I am fortunate enough to live in Texas where lethal force is justified to protect property from criminal mischief. Non-lethal force may be legal in other states. Basically I am saying don't worry about it and let the losers do what they want. If we lose I think that it is safe to say that there will not be a riot. Is our side more civilized or are we smarter to be able to understand what a decision by the Supreme Court means. Maybe we just have more class.
 
I've never been quite able to understand why people destroy their own communities in riots. I believe that this is proof that the rioting/looting/burning we see today is often not the result of some acute social hemmorage, but rather is merely widespread, opportunistic vandalism and a complete lack of regard for the rights of others. As others have said before, there isn't great cause to fear this social 'explosion'. You should already know if your community is inclined to self-destruct. You know what your neighbors are like, how much crime is present, etc. I'm not so naive to think that it can't happen here on my street, but those of us with the slightest bit of common sense will watch it all on TV. If you're unlucky enough to have the 'unrest' spill over into your neighborhood, well, I'd imagine the members of this forum are better prepared than most to handle hooligans. So bring it on. The networks are gonna need something to drone on about after the president is chosen...
 
QUoted on Fox news a few minutes ago:

Jackson says that "if Bush wins, it will be because of Nazi tactics."

Orrin Hatch of Utah basically said that Jackson was a loose cannon and irresponsible for saying that.
 
The "Gang Bangers" did not start the Rodney King decision riots. Just as they would not this time. But with adequate incitement from the likes of Jackson etal they will gleefully jump in once the torch is lit.

Sam
 
Rich...

how about "a flame looking for a fuel"?

With all that wind you'd think he'd blow himself out.

Do you think he'll be on the street if the SHTF in a serious way? No, probably in a comfortable hotel room paid by donations from little old ladies (and other "donors").
 
I would like to know where the FBI, BATF etc are. If one of us had made a threat like Jackson did, we would all be in jail by now. If riots do come to pass.... I hope they lock him up as the ring leader.
 
Reverend, ( to revere, or fear), by definition

Jesse the Instigator,
I refuse to call him or any other MAN reverend.( if the welfare state dissolved, he would have to get a real job).

This title means what I said in post subject.( as you may be aware of).

Just when I think, I have seen and heard it all in my fairly long stint on this earth, I am never ceased to be amazed by the double speak, lies, innuendo, Hegalian Dialectics the Dempcratic party ops come up with.....

I hear all day, the poor ignorant and decieved, calling into radio talk show after talk show, voicing rage, and bellowing about how the Republicans are guilty of this and that, on and on it goes.

Like an incessant drum beat, all the while THEY are the ones doing exactly what they are accusing US of.......

And the Media, goes right along, if I ever hear another idiot say there is not a conspiracy in the media for the Democratic party/Liberal world view, I think I will hurl.......

Just a warning, if you, any of you think these people will stop at NOTHING to reach their desired results, then you are truly out of touch with reality..........

I, and you have just lived, and witnesed the most overtly corrupt eight years of politics in this nations history, pray that Gore does not somehow wind up in power.

I truly believe ,if this happens, we as a Constitutional Republic will be forever lost.

The true pupose of this election has to do with two things, Pardon's, and Supreme Court nominee's...............( 5-4, on an issue that should be a 9 -zip).

The first, won't hurt, the second will destroy our Republic.........fwiw............
 
BURN BABY BURN WAS HIS THEME IN THE 60'S

Could it be that the leapord doesn't change his spots or has Jessie decided to go back to his roots? I have to say our young member with only 10 posts hit it on the head when he said most of us were prepared. Good observation Gunnut! I think you have to read between the lines with Mr. Jackson. When he says "civil rights explosion" and lose our "franchise" what does he really mean? I think the meaning is that, gosh, we backed a looser and that "them dang Republicans will explode our civil rights". When he says "lose our franchise" he means control over legislation and favortisim for his cause (what ever the heck that is). He was careful in what and how he worded it, he is also gaining additional sound bites from others and interpretation by the media that gives the impression he wants. He is darned near good enough to be a Klinton Spin DR.!!! Remember, this is the guy who went down to Fla. to find those Disenfranchised voters (doesn't the word disenfranchised sound like a really bad fast-food place that got closed by McDonald's because of a negative health inspection?) on the day he "alighted" he was faced by a determined group of Republican's (probably patriotic Cuban's), and promptly got back in his car and left! What a joke he has become (but a screwed joke at that)!To Unkle Jessie, who has done more in the past 10 years to elevate imaginary racism to a new level I say, " God has a place waiting for you, it's called Hell"! Ok, so I've been naughty again, Dennis, just go ahead and pretend you smacked my pee-pee, and I'll pretend it really hurt and promise to be a kinder gentler sob. Bless you all!
 
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