Holder Plays The Race Card On His Critics: They’re Attacking Me And Obama Because We’re Both Black…
You know he’s getting desperate.
(NYT) — For nearly three years, Republicans have attacked Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. on national security and civil rights issues. For months, they have criticized him over a gun-trafficking investigation gone awry, with dozens of leaders calling for his resignation. Last week, more than 75 members of Congress co-sponsored a House resolution expressing “no confidence” in his leadership. [...]
In the interview, Mr. Holder offered a glimpse of how he viewed the criticism. He said he thought some critics — like Senator Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican who favors allowing the military to handle terrorism suspects over the criminal justice system — are expressing “good faith” arguments about their policy disagreements.
But Mr. Holder contended that many of his other critics — not only elected Republicans but also a broader universe of conservative commentators and bloggers — were instead playing “Washington gotcha” games, portraying them as frequently “conflating things, conveniently leaving some stuff out, construing things to make it seem not quite what it was” to paint him and other department figures in the worst possible light.
Of that group of critics, Mr. Holder said he believed that a few — the “more extreme segment” — were motivated by animus against Mr. Obama and that he served as a stand-in for him. “This is a way to get at the president because of the way I can be identified with him,” he said, “both due to the nature of our relationship and, you know, the fact that we’re both African-American.”
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No Holder, you extreme douchebag, you are being attacked because you have violated the law….at least twice.
No one cares that they are both black. Everyone cares that they’re doing a HORRIBLE job.
Holder is a cry baby…either your arguements stand or they don’t. Bringing up the race card is a way to obfuscate from the real problems here. Democrats are famous for this, as their message and logical reasoning is weak.
No, neither one of you morons are africanamerican. you are both AMERICAN and anarchists/marxists/communists/progressives/liars/thieves/etc. Don’t even go there with us moron!
Go to jail….please.
I think some deeper investigation might show that both of them have committed federal crimes. That’s my opinion.
I hate it when blacks claim to be africans and yet they were born here, in the U.S.A. Azzwhipes/liars/communitst/marxists/thieves/et al. but not africans.
Weak chin. That is a obvious sign of a deceptive personality.
Oh, and he’s black. That clinches it.
Media narrative created by Holder: “a gun trafficking investigation gone awry”
Holder under oath: He claims he does not know who conceived the plan or who authorized it.
How do Holder and the NYT know what the intent of the operation was but not know who created the plan or who authorized it? Isn’t this information on the same document?
Is it racist to ask?
why would any white person vote for a racist who hates white people? sorry,that’s just the truth. blacks hate your guts.
@hillbilly:
No, not all blacks hate white guts. Many do, but not all. Unfortunately, when 2012 comes around and it’s really time to get out the vote to keep Teh Won in office, watch…..that’s when you and I will see which of the blacks are smart and which are on the side of Teh Won…..God help us. There is definitely going to be another “war” only this time it will be about the O.
They don’t look black to me. They look like jerkwads.
I knew this was coming after hearing him say”Hey man,I wazz’nt even there man,we all jus look alike”.
Asswipe.
Let’s try and make sure that Eric Holder’s future cell mate is a Neo-Nazi.
Right, he couldn’t possibly be getting criticism because he is an incompetent doofus.
“For nearly three years, Republicans have attacked Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. on national security and civil rights issues. For months, they have criticized him over a gun-trafficking investigation gone awry, with dozens of leaders calling for his resignation. Last week, more than 75 members of Congress co-sponsored a House resolution expressing “no confidence” in his leadership. [...]”
2a : having dark skin, hair, and eyes : swarthy b (1) often capitalized : of or relating to any of various population groups having dark pigmentation of the skin
WOW! Holder is a genius, the two definitions are exactly the same, including puctuations.
holders lust for power and his uneven use of that power is what bothers me, not the color of his skin. he seems to be a liar and cheat willing to play the race care like al sharpton. if holder and sharpton would present a more honorable , believable demeanor no one would care what color his skin is. he acts like the chip on his shoulder should cover hide hatred for whitey. if it wasn’t for good harted white people he might be picking cotton for some democrat kkk cracker.
A contributor should perhaps watch his comments about Holder on this site. I do not think it is beyond his ability to send his people to talk to you…at the least find ones name on an “enemies list”…
“Black” status cost $1million from the NAACP for his partner in crime. How much did he pay and to whom for the title?
Nobama is as much white as he is African, and Holder is mixed also. These weak men won’t own up to their lies and shortcomings, but blame the people being racist as a copout. Blaming Bush isn’t as effective anymore, but apparently race has a certain ring to it.
actually, arent they both HALF WHITE?
ROFL
Stop your stupid sniveling you little whimp and face the facts your a traitor both Holder and Obama are traitors
In this photo Holder looks like Waxman.
The race card is the last refuge of a scoundrel.
This race-card pull is only going to work for so long.You can only cry wolf just so many times.I used to think of myself as pretty tolerant,but every time this shit gets pulled I’m that much closer to what they so desire.So be it.I know plenty of people that will not hire blacks anymore for this very reason.Come voting time,things are going to get nasty real fast if Holders panthers start their shit again.
Translation: The pigment level of our dermis should be recognized as both a shield and weapon against any and all scrutiny!
Melanin gives us a pass – the ethnic mores defense – to act with impunity!
Dude is scared to death that he and Obie will in fact be judged based on the content of their character and not by the color of their skin.
@ slobo – As long as you don’t try to discredit him as a mooslim you’re safe.
@ axel – No form of life on the planet looks like a waxman, it is, thank God, unique
As to Holder – everyone knows you can’t say bad things about black people. As a melanin impaired English American, with a job and a Catholic to boot, I belong to one of the two classes you can condemn, harrass, mock etc. The other class is white American Protestants, especially Evangelicals. Ergo Eric’s complaint is bullshit.
Wrongo, Steadman. You might be African-American, but Barry’s a Kenyan. His granny says she was there when he was hatched. Oh, and he’s half white, but I still hate him.
As for you, Oh, Beard of Da Oprah, you’ve been a dirtbag since your Clinton days, but most likely before that.
So the two federal officers that were murdered with guns from fast and furious got themselves murdered because they were racist against blacks? WOW! That is some sick thinking.
You both broke the law. Justice is blind in America, however your social justice preaches another way and that makes you the racist! You A hole
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Brudda bought a 4 Million dollar Cokynut says:
December 18, 2011 at 9:14 pm
AGREED 100%!!
What really sucks is I’ve heard more than one or two people saying, and this is paraphrasing only, “keep playing that race card and a black man is never going to get close to the white house ever again…”
What a piece of crap this man is. I have never ever heard such bullshit from an attorney general of the US. I never heard a peep about race from Alberto Gonzoloes.
This loser has no business being the AG, fire him or impeach him and get someone who’s a professional in there!
The pic,
Similarly, has there ever been any other president or AG who not only refuse to protect the borders but sue the states that try!!!!!!!
They’re black? Uh no…..they are criminals!
Typical. Holder’s actions are indefensible. All he can do is to attack the integrity of the people who point that out.
What a bunch of racist thugs.
@vagabond 10:02
Ya. Reminds me of a Hydra. Y’know from Greek Myths.
Hey Eric, you POS, GFY.
Silly me, I thought the issue was over 300 people murdered and endangering American citizens,not to mention arming,aiding and abetting the enemy.
Mr.Holder is showing his true colors when he whines over the % of melanin in his skin and ignores murders,terrorism and massive government fraud.
Call me racist for the next 20 yrs for all i care,just resign now you narcissistic ,pretentious ass.
Actually, I think its because your both gutless cowards…….big difference.
Also, possibly because your both crybabies………
I thought Barack was half-white?
Black and incompetent. That combo is deadly.
I’m darker than either one of them when I’ve got my summer tan on.
Adios pendejo, it’s only a matter of time now and you’re toast.
Actually, you’re both only(at best) half “black”… so in reality, “we’re” only attacking maybe, 1 “black.”
Two of the sorriest sons of bitches to every hold these office – irregardless of race. Both should be serving time for:
1. Treason
2. Failure to uphold the Constitution (ref. Oath of Office “I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States…..)
3. Murder
4. Grand Theft (bankrupting the country)
5. Aiding and abetting criminals (Rezko, the Black Panthers, Congress etc.)
6. Aiding and abetting the enemy (secret talks with the Taliban and AQ)
And plenty more. But not because they are black. They are just sorry ass Chicago thugs; and not very good ones.
Funny, Holder didn’t complain that he was given the job because he was African-American. He sure has proven he does not have the mental chops nor the common decency nor the intrinsic knowledge of right or wrong.
The Attorney General of the United States is no place for on-the-job training. Ask John Mitchell.
obama is probably African-American, but
Holder is American, having been born here.
I could careless what color they are…But the only reason these assholes are getting away with being crooks is because they are Black and shoving the race card in our faces in order to keep being crooks.
It’s not because you are black, it is because you are red….
I simply cannot decide which of these asses I detest more. It’s truly a toss-up.
Dropping the race card automatically negates any future claims of innocence. If you must resort to claims of racism then you obviously have nothing else on your side. You lose.
No moron boy, you were hired along with Obama because you were black, 6youare being investigated and attacked because you have trampled the constitutiomn, are corrupt, and are lying pieces of crap.
And the old cry PITY ME PITY ME
Holder and Obama are BAD roles models for black people. Lying, dishonest, cheating narcissistic, unbelievers etc etc
Despite their frequent wailing against the abuse of racial profiling,
Government officials never have any problem with racial profiling – so long as the agenda is one of promoting accommodations, perks and protectionism.
Unfortunately for you ear ache, being a nimrod is not race relevant…it is belief behavior based…
Isa 5:21.. Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and prudent and shrewd in their own sight..who justify and aquit the guilty for a bribe (or a contribution to the world initative memorial library fund) , but take away the rights (to life, liberty & the pursuit of happiness) of the innocent and righteous from them.
Deception: concealment for personal or corporate gain, preservation or partisan advancement…To practice deceit or guile or circumvention, practice evasion or elusion, to plot, to excercise art or craft or cunning, act with policy, practice strategem…snare or trap or profane or take away from the unsuspecting, the simpleminded, the old, weak or innocent…
“We are both together 1 1/4 black”
Holder is black?
So?
Does that put him above the law?
He seems to think so….
I can think of a vast number of reasons why you two should be attacked, so if you wanna throw that one in there too, ok, we’ll just say we’re attacking you because you give decent black folks a bad name .. you’ve done nothing but screw up America since you took office, you’ve been engaging in un-American activities, suing our states for trying to enforce AMERICA’S emigration laws, which is your responsibility, which you have neglected, while engaging in illegal and unsanctioned gun running to Mexican drug cartels and getting our men killed, then trying to cover it up, lying to Congress…
You two are despicable, and when you have no other refuge, you say we are racists .. that is so desperate! Grow up guys, you were such swaggering big men when you ‘took over’ … now you’re whining about racism ..
We don’t care what color you are, we’re talking about your crimes!
We have an administration of people who are showing like under developed children ..
Obama is half WHITE!
Shoot, I’m attacking them because they’re cartoonishly stupid. As all liberal dunces are.
Stupid and moronic- but I will grant that braindead leftists have a primitive feral cunning as well as a complete lack of morality. This lack of any moral compass allows them to say or do anything in their blatant grabs for power. Pelosi the plastic hag would be another great example.
And speaking of cartoons- president dickweed looks like an unshelled turtle, while AG forked tongue looks like an oily ferret. Surely they could be spending their time more effectively on nickelodeon instead of destroying our country.
The last desperate gasp of a dying, doomed administration.
Look for the very same line to be use dover and over again as the election nears, and when Barry is thrown out of office.
I can hear MSNBC now, whining that the American people are racist.
Man, the NYT is very good at the lie by omission and insinuation, ain’t they?
From the “article”:
“For months, they have criticized him over a gun-trafficking investigation gone awry, with dozens of leaders calling for his resignation.”
Wow- nice job of framing the argument into “a gun trafficking investigation”. No mention of how the DO(i)J delivered hundreds if not thousands of assault weapons into the hands of drug cartels. No mention of the 300+ people that have been killed thanks to this jawdroppingly idiotic work. Nope, to the NYT/Pravda, it’s a “gun trafficking investigation” that had an oopsie or two.
Then this bit- “Republicans have attacked Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr….”
followed by:
“dozens of leaders calling for his resignation….”
and
“more than 75 members of Congress co-sponsored a House resolution expressing “no confidence…”
Funny- these leaders and members of Congress are BIPARTISAN. Yet the first sentence whines about how Republicans have attacked poor lil’ eric the murderer- implying by omission in the following two phrases above that it’s only Repubs and not dumbocrats looking for this moron’s felonious scalp.
NYT- all the news that’s fit to smear, distort, and propagandize.
“This is a way to get at the president because of the way I can be identified with him,” he said, “both due to the nature of our relationship and, you know, the fact that we’re both African-American.”
No, it’s the fact that both of you are corrupt and incompetent posers who don’t deserve to hold public office.
If Holder fat fingered the “Racism” button, he is in deep quicksand and going down.
We are close to the end, people. If Issa keeps pounding away, Holder will fold.
Holder’s current situation reminds me of the old SNL skit where a man enters a bar naked wrongly thinking he is “The Invisible Man” while meanwhile everyone in the bar except he knows otherwise. This race card thing is just a conceited egotist’s way of deflecting personal responsibility.
“For months, they have criticized him over a gun-trafficking investigation gone awry, with dozens of leaders calling for his resignation.”
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This was not a gun-trafficking investigation. It was a gun-trafficking operation.
“He said he thought some critics — like Senator Lindsey Graham….. — are expressing “good faith” arguments about their policy disagreements.”
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I think he means what everyone knows: Lindsey “Goober” Graham is a spineless pussy with beautiful eyes.
“Republicans… — were instead playing “Washington gotcha” games, portraying them as frequently “conflating things, conveniently leaving some stuff out, construing things to make it seem not quite what it was” to paint him and other department figures in the worst possible light.”
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Take the ACTUAL tactics used against Bush and accuse the other side of it? How clever.
Finally, toward the end, he laid it out. It took all these years to figure it out. It’s because he’s BLACK! Now that they know, we’ll have to switch tactics and go after them for another reason. Here’s one: He’s a criminal and so is his boss. Now, off to the yards with the both of you. Oh, and get that Department of Energy chink, too.
The pot and the kettle.
Oh, the poor pitiful black folk. They’ve had it so tough since the Civil Rights bill was passed. There should be a national holiday for them to wallow in their self-pity. The whole world can see how tough Eric and O have had it.
No Asshole! It isn’t race it is because you are subverting the constitution which neither of you believe in. You are supposed to be the top law officer in this nation but you are a social advocate and not upholding the laws and the constitution that you swore an oath to. If this nation is not a nation of laws then we are a third world banana republic. Mr. Holder you once said America is a nation of cowards. IT IS YOU WHO IS THE THE COWARD. HIDING BEHIND THE CLAIM OF RACISM! You are a gutless activist who will do anything including LIE to destroy this nation.
i’m white, can i play the race card…or is this only for blacks…i would like to know so i can buy a RACE CARD”
susanm
Yes..you can…….
Not only are they both black, but both of them are terribly incompetent. Then add that they are racist to the pot and you have an unacceptable pair of worthless politicians.
Oh, poor Eric…thinks we’re picking on him and the Prez because they’re black?
No Eric, it’s because you’re a slimy lying weasel and you allowed guns to walk across the Mexican border that got a American citizen(s?), and hundreds of mexicans killed. You should be frogged-marched to the nearest jail near you. On the other hand you’re co-conspiritor in the White House has so many lies and deceptions attached to him that space here restricts my listing them all. But suffice it to say Obamas latest utterance: ”captitalism doesn’t work and never has worked” is all we really need to know.
Time for you and the usurper in the W.H. to find another line of scam.
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Right, because if Holder [and Obama] were white, we would fully endorse their mutual corruption and destructive behavior toward the American people. We would wholly endorse their treason and tyranny.
Holder is a poseur, like his boss Obama. They are racist. Obama and Holder have purposely inflamed racial tension in this country.
And, that’s fact jack-[Holder].
It doesn’t get more post-racial than that.
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Lindsay Graham is a progressive, which is why Holder has no problem with his critique.
No Mr. Holder this has nothing to do about your race, this is about giving guns to the Mexicans in attempt to do away with the second amendment. You should be changed which second degress murder and live out the rest of life behind bars. With no human contact, just rotting in cell day in and day out.
Holder couldn’t give a sh*t about the shootings since the two agents killed were white and hispanic.
As if being black is an excuse for criminality.
The race card is used by those who have never developed a legitimate case with which to advocate for their failed policies in the arena of ideas… the Race Card is the only card in their hand. It is the last resort of a coward who has lost all rhetorical momentum, factual or philosophical, in successfully persuading others. The race card has been spewed so often, it has created a hall of mirrors that has drained all meaning from its power. It is no longer trump, it is no longer the wild-card. Resorting to playing the race-card is no longer seen as striking from a position of strength – it is viewed as an act of desperation by one without any other resource.
One more thing I would like to note…Are people immune from criticism by virtue of his dark skin? Is it impossible for a black president to utterly suck? Has Holder forgotten that Obama is half white; and his other half is 7/8 north African Arab, and 1/16 Black African Roots. There is virtually no “slave blood” in Obama at all?
……HE FORGOT TO MENTION UGLY AS WELL.
Geez, he said “A FEW” of the “more extreme segment”. He said that MOST were due to “underlying ideological differences”.
But race baiting, knee jerk reacting folks treat it as if he said that everyone who hates him does so because he is black. It’s not outrageous to believe that “a few” extremists dislike his race. If you are among the “most” who solely have ideological differences, then that one statement doesn’t apply to you.