Obama election spurs race crimes around country

[the sky below]

Just read about this on Yahoo: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081116/ap_on_re_us/obama_racial

Was wondering if you know of any similar incidents close to or in your hometown.

Other incidents include:
_Four North Carolina State University students admitted writing anti-Obama comments in a tunnel designated for free speech expression, including one that said: "Let's shoot that (N-word) in the head." Obama has received more threats than any other president-elect, authorities say.

_At Standish, Maine, a sign inside the Oak Hill General Store read: "Osama Obama Shotgun Pool." Customers could sign up to bet $1 on a date when Obama would be killed. "Stabbing, shooting, roadside bombs, they all count," the sign said. At the bottom of the marker board was written "Let's hope someone wins."

_Racist graffiti was found in places including New York's Long Island, where two dozen cars were spray-painted; Kilgore, Texas, where the local high school and skate park were defaced; and the Los Angeles area, where swastikas, racial slurs and "Go Back To Africa" were spray painted on sidewalks, houses and cars.

_Second- and third-grade students on a school bus in Rexburg, Idaho, chanted "assassinate Obama," a district official said.

_University of Alabama professor Marsha L. Houston said a poster of the Obama family was ripped off her office door. A replacement poster was defaced with a death threat and a racial slur. "It seems the election brought the racist rats out of the woodwork," Houston said.

_Black figures were hanged by nooses from trees on Mount Desert Island, Maine, the Bangor Daily News reported. The president of Baylor University in Waco, Texas said a rope found hanging from a campus tree was apparently an abandoned swing and not a noose.

_Crosses were burned in yards of Obama supporters in Hardwick, N.J., and Apolacan Township, Pa.

_A black teenager in New York City said he was attacked with a bat on election night by four white men who shouted 'Obama.'

_In the Pittsburgh suburb of Forest Hills, a black man said he found a note with a racial slur on his car windshield, saying "now that you voted for Obama, just watch out for your house."

[lew_1987]

...But then we all knew this was going to happen.

[TK]

Oklahoma is filled with a nice amount of idiots like this. My tires were cut two days after the election. I'm not sure if there was any correlation with my Obama sticker, but I wouldn't be suprised.

[_jonas]

http://www.whiterabbitcult.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/obama-chill-i-got-this.jpg

[Machu505]

Second graders? Seriously? Their parents need to beat the shit out of them.

[boykosaurus]

:sigh:

[Machu505]

Oh and people say "Go back to Africa." Wouldn't that be the same as me saying "Go back to England" or "Go back to Ireland"?

[_jonas]

Second graders? Seriously? Their parents need to beat the shit out of them.
They already do. That's the fun of being a conservative parent, irrational reactions.

[Cfw828]

If ignorance is bliss, there are a lot of happy people.

[kofiadrian]

this does not shock me at all.

[aminorthreat55]

Oh and people say "Go back to Africa." Wouldn't that be the same as me saying "Go back to England" or "Go back to Ireland"?
Yes. I knew someone who was going door-to-door for Obama who met a woman claiming that his name was not American enough, and suggested that if his name were O'Donnell or something she would be more likely to vote for him.

[a speedo model]

They already do. That's the fun of being a conservative parent, irrational reactions.
That's an incredibly ignorant thing to say.

[_jonas]

That's an incredibly ignorant thing to say.
What can I say? I'd say it again, no regrets.

[LastPlaceRocks]

Going both ways...
http://www.startribune.com/politics/state/34305774.html?elr=KArksUUUU

[apoemtothedead]

Second graders? Seriously? Their parents need to beat the shit out of them.
Um, I'm sure most of their parents would be proud of them.

[apoemtothedead]

And how would you chant "assassinate Obama?" It doesn't really have a good flow.

[anamericangod]

Sickening. The best part is that the majority of these people are probably in the group that need the most assistance from Obama's plans.

[CTMarshall]

Sickening. The best part is that the majority of these people are probably in the group that need the most assistance from Obama's plans.

True. Brainwashed rednecks.

[&IllBeTheReason]

And how would you chant "assassinate Obama?" It doesn't really have a good flow.
Especially for second graders.

[Posthardcore]

Some dude that owns a tire shop in my state is flying the American flag upside down until Obama either gets assassinated or until his term is up

[Roboman]

How the FUCK do SECOND AND THIRD GRADERS learn to chant "assassinate Obama"? What the shit does it matter to them who the president is? What the mother fucking fucky fuck. Fuck all of those kids, and their parents.

I currently don't really hold that much pride in being American, but if something does happen to Obama, I will be so incredibly ashamed that I come from such a powerful country that still has so many stupid, ignorant cunts. In my opinion, even an attempt on Obama's life would basically destroy any progress gained from electing him, and probably just further convince the rest of the world that the US is full of conservative rednecks. The sad thing is, the people who are stupid enough to perpetrate such an act would also most likely not give a shit about the international repercussions.

[B-Bones]

Some dude that owns a tire shop in my state is flying the American flag upside down until Obama either gets assassinated or until his term is up

Know what a molotov cocktail is? It may be necessary. jk, mostly

[thespearkid]

I'm not worried about ignorant cowards.

[theguilt engine]

Who gives a shit about Alabama or any state near there. They're all still so fucking ignorant and racist it's sick.

[TheComeBackKid]

Going both ways...
http://www.startribune.com/politics/state/34305774.html?elr=KArksUUUU

The general disregard for this post perfectly illustrates the average humans failure to be able to objectively take a step back and understand both sides of a story.

Following in blind admiration.

Seems much like the Bush supporters.

[saysmydoctor]

How the FUCK do SECOND AND THIRD GRADERS learn to chant "assassinate Obama"?
Their parents take them to KKK and Stormfront rallies to hate on all things ****** related.

I totally censored myself.

[LastPlaceRocks]

The general disregard for this post perfectly illustrates the average humans failure to be able to objectively take a step back and understand both sides of a story.

Following in blind admiration.

Seems much like the Bush supporters.
I wondered when someone would comment about that article.

Their parents take them to KKK and Stormfront rallies to hate on all things ****** related.

I totally censored myself.

You're talking about seven and eight year-olds. For the most part they have no clue what they're talking about.

[saysmydoctor]

I wondered when someone would comment about that article.



You're talking about seven and eight year-olds. For the most part they have no clue what they're talking about.
Perfect little things to instill racist, conservative values. Things that know nothing.

[TheComeBackKid]

I wondered when someone would comment about that article.



You're talking about seven and eight year-olds. For the most part they have no clue what they're talking about.

True. They just regurgitate what they hear at home, be it from the mouths of their parents or their television.

This is not a white-only thing by any means. It toootally works with reverse racism. I've seen it time and time again.

[LastPlaceRocks]

Perfect little things to instill racist, conservative values. Things that know nothing.
So conservative values are racist?

True. They just regurgitate what they hear at home, be it from the mouths of their parents or their television.

This is not a white-only thing by any means. It toootally works with reverse racism. I've seen it time and time again.
Exactly.

[kofiadrian]

The general disregard for this post perfectly illustrates the average humans failure to be able to objectively take a step back and understand both sides of a story.

Following in blind admiration.

Seems much like the Bush supporters.




to fucking beat the shit out of someone because of their political beliefs is idiotic BOTH WAYS.

[TheComeBackKid]

to fucking beat the shit out of someone because of their political beliefs is idiotic BOTH WAYS.

i think the point is more race than political affiliation.

[apoemtothedead]

The general disregard for this post perfectly illustrates the average humans failure to be able to objectively take a step back and understand both sides of a story.

Following in blind admiration.

Seems much like the Bush supporters.
I think it goes without saying that there is a huge difference between cries to assassinate a leader and someone being beat up for the ideals that they hold.

[TheComeBackKid]

I think it goes without saying that there is a huge difference between cries to assassinate a leader and someone being beat up for the ideals that they hold.

The point is these "hate" crimes go both ways. We just like to talk about one side of the problem, and act like the other side doesn't exist.

[INhopewefail]

They already do. That's the fun of being a conservative parent, irrational reactions.

Haha, I enjoyed it. Anybody who can't take a political joke shouldn't involve themselves with political discussions.

[INhopewefail]

Some dude that owns a tire shop in my state is flying the American flag upside down until Obama either gets assassinated or until his term is up

I heard about this...

< also living in Indy

[chelsea [cult]]

Everyone is a little racist.

But seriously Hating someone for their race is so completely beyond me.
It Makes me SICK!
These people should be killed.

[TheComeBackKid]

;27401682']Everyone is a little racist.

But seriously Hating someone for their race is so completely beyond me.
It Makes me SICK!
These people should be killed.

That's as irrational as racism.