Why black America distrusts conservatives

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Why black America distrusts conservatives

Rush Limbaugh proved what many African-Americans fear: Even if right-wingers aren't racist, they'll kick blacks to score political points.

By Robert A. George

Oct. 2, 2003 | Rush Limbaugh's resignation from ESPN's "NFL Countdown" should bring the immediate controversy over his comments about Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb to a mercifully quick end. However, his remarks have damaged his reputation and once again delivered another body blow to the conservative movement in the area in which it can least afford it: race.

And this time it's not a creation of the liberal media; this was a self-inflicted wound.

If conservatives seriously wonder why it is so difficult for either the movement or its political manifestation -- the Republican Party -- to attract African-Americans, this incident should be Exhibit No. 1.

Sure, there are specific political issues on which many African-Americans disagree with the GOP. But the most important step in building political coalitions is convincing your target group that you are trustworthy when it comes to their central issues -- that they'll have a basic comfort zone in the coalition.

And the crude lesson many African-Americans will likely take from Limbaugh's comments is that even if a conservative isn't personally a racist, he may not be above turning a black person into a political football for ideological or entertainment value.

http://salon.com/opinion/feature/2003/10/02/limbaugh/index.html

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1. Black people smell hypocrisy a mile away

And the Republican Party exemplifies hypocrisy!

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2. which is why they are not flocking in droves to defend Rice or Powell

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