I couldn’t resist. The media keeps referring to the two councilmen as Wilson Phillips and I kept thinking about the singing group from the 90’s.
Here is their biggest hit, “Hold On”. And if you listen to the lyrics while thinking about the mess the two councilmen have gotten themselves into with their statements about the NAACP, it is kind of appropriate.
I am sure that the two keep thinking that if they can just hold on for one more day, the controversy will go away.
But if Mr. Wilson keeps giving interviews that is unlikely. His statements about gays has only added fuel to the fire, and is now allowing the political left to paint all conservatives and Republicans as bigots and racist. And while the Delaware State GOP Chairman has made a statement condemning the remarks, once again the Sussex Chair seems to prefer to remain silent, instead of taking the opportunity to demonstrate that not all Republicans support such views.
But maybe the Sussex GOP Executive Committee, Advisory Board, is once again holding secret meeting to pass resolutions behind closed doors. They are good at that.
Enjoy the video.
I think maybe you’re on to something, Frank! In addition to “Hold On”, Wilson Phillips also recorded “Already Gone” and “Give It Up.” Partial lyrics below:
Already Gone
Well, I heard some people talkin’ just the other day
And they said you were gonna put me on a shelf
But let me tell you I got news for you
And you’ll soon find out it’s true
And then you’ll have to eat your lunch all by yourself
‘Cause I’m already gone
Give It Up*
Come over here and love me
It’s what you want when you’re around me
You’re a little bit shy, and I feel the need
And I can tell that you’re happy you found me
Just give it up…
*I’m pretty sure Phillips was the lead singer here and Wilson sang backup.
BwahahaHahahahahahahahahahaahahahahhaahahahahajahahahahahahahahahahahahhaahahahahahahahabwbwbwbwbwbwbwhHahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahhaha
There is a GOD! And soon Bodie and Phillips will both be infront of a jury
This is blogger heaven – wondering if the Sussex GOP will survive coz, face it- Bodie and Wilson and Phillips all represent the GOP and Sussex in general – they have not been disavowed but the Sussex leadership …….just the up- county upstarts…. Not the Good Ole Boyz down in Sussez
Do you really believe that either Wilson or Phillips want the controversy to go away?
What is the controversy, exactly, any way?
Liberals are racist and still divide the country by race. Wilson and Phillips called the liberals on it.
But whether you buy that or not, what makes you think Wilson and Phillips are not delighted with the attention to their point and argument? They are putting in front of the entire State the fact that liberal organizations are still race-based if not racist. Why would they want that discussion to go away (whether you buy their perspective or not)?
So are you also saying that Phillips dalliance with a younger woman
Was all for the attention it would bring ?
Ewwwwwwwew
And Bodie molested younger boys 20 years ago for the attention it would bring today??? Sick
And IF Bodie did it- does that mean that because he has gay tendencies he will go to hell as Sam Wilson claims it says in Romans?
What’s troll you are Moseley- go away
Did you read the post or my comment?
Don’t hold you breath for an answer…. I don’t engage trolls
On second thought…… Please do hold your breath
The NAACP is a racist organization. Any group that promotes the “advancement” of an ethnic, racial or religious group, at the expense of others, is inherently racist. It is because of policies advocated by the NAACP, such as the pernicious and patently racist “affirmative action,” that more qualified “non-colored people” are denied a seat in a classroom or hired for a job, simply because of their race…just like in the Third Reich.
But notice, from Rick’s comment, that there is a world of difference between using government funds to promote a group dedicated to only one race and the mere existence of the group. Can people band together and promote “colored people?” It is legal. Should government use taxpayer funds to promote a group that not only singles out one race, but attacks conservative Blacks and only promotes liberal political policies? That’s a different question.
An elected official might reasonably give $100 as a personal donation to the NAACP yet then vote “NO” on using taxpayer funds to donate $100 to a race-based organization.
“…policies advocated by the NAACP, such as the pernicious and patently racist “affirmative action,” that more qualified ‘non-colored people’ are denied…” – Rick
Rick accepts the racist premise that it’s the “non-colored people” who are “more qualified”.
A better reason not to use taxpayer funds to support the NAACP is that the NAACP harms Black people if they don’t agree with the liberal politics of the NAACP leadership.
An organization that harms and suppresses Black people should not be funded with taxpayer funds.
“A better reason not to use taxpayer funds to support the NAACP is that the NAACP harms Black people if they don’t agree with the liberal politics of the NAACP leadership.” – Jon Moseley
A Black person like Moseley would know.
Rick accepts the racist premise that it’s the “non-colored people” who are “more qualified”.
I never said any such thing; nor do I accept any such premise. I said that under “affirmative action”…
…more qualified “non-colored people” are denied a seat in a classroom or hired for a job, simply because of their race…just like in the Third Reich.
I didn’t say that in all cases the “non-colored” applicant was more qualified. Just in some- or in the case of college admissions- many, were.
When “colored people” are given a priority over “non-colored” people, under the guise of “affirmative action,” merely because of their race, that is pure, unadulterated discrimination. It is an odd paradox that the very people clamoring for a “colorblind” society are the first to institute race-based standards.
I can’t believe I am going to do this.
So Mosely, do you also have a problem with government giving money to groups that promote a single religion?
Actually, I do. But that is a mischaracterization of the controversies our country has had.
Government money should not be spent to promote one religion.
But that is a caricature of the very important issues that have been in debate.
For example, if the government is going to give money to help the poor or provide tutoring for failing disadvantaged youth, the money that is distributed to third parties to carry out the government’s goals should be made available without discrimination among religious or non-religious organizations. The only issue should be whether the organization can do the job and is doing a good job.
Frank, if we could go back and time and talk to the Founders of the NAACP — even if they are alive now talk to them before all the nonsense since then — do you really think any one of them would expect government funding for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People?
An organization to promote a certain race is perfectly legitimate as a private organization, but should government be promoting one race over another?
Similarly, if I were Secretary of Education, I have the right to express my Christian beliefs even in office.
But I would not have the right to take USDE funds and donate it to my church.
“I didn’t say that in all cases the “non-colored” applicant was more qualified. Just in some- or in the case of college admissions- many, were. . “ – Rick
Actually, in your post at 10:01, you did not say “in some-” – “or many ” anywhere.
Nevertheless, should government funds be used to promote an organization, for example, called “THE RACE” (and in context it is an organization to promote one particular race)?
what an embarrassment. these councilmen are a couple of clowns. irrelevant clowns.
“I didn’t say that in all cases the “non-colored” applicant was more qualified. Just in some- or in the case of college admissions- many, were. . “ – Rick
Actually, in your post at 10:01, you did not say “in some-” – “or many ” anywhere. deal rat
Are you really that thick, or just a product of Wilimidelphia schools?
Here is my original quote, which I re-posted in my last post:
…more qualified “non-colored people” are denied a seat in a classroom or hired for a job, simply because of their race…just like in the Third Reich.
Anyone with a semblance of sense would easily see that “more qualified non-colored people” may mean two, two hundred, or two million, but not all.
Figures your a i Socialist-Democrat.
Now, instead of lame accusations, put your big-boy pants on, and try contradicting my statement(s).
When you penalize ,and blame certain people for the indiscretions of people in the past, just because those people have the same skin color, that is racism by definition.
Isn’t it?
“Indiscretions” says fightingbluehen. Who was indiscreet and about what? Do share what faux pas or gaffe you have in mind….
When using language such as “past indiscretions” it can be a polite way to point out poor judgement that resulted in the mistreatment or harm of individuals, but just to make you happy, I was referring to white people and racism, but the statement applies to all races and all situations.
Doesn’t a white person have the right to be ‘racist,’ as long as the racism is not manifest in hiring, renting, etc? If I say “I don’t like Eskimos,” so what? Is the very act of saying that illegal?
I couldn’t care less what “people of color” call me, or think about me. What real effect does it have on my life? None. Only a pathetic crybaby is “hurt” by name-calling.
The left is consistently promoting the narrative that white people- and only white people- can be racist. They promote the narrative that America is inherently racist. While paying lip-service to the “colorblind” society, they incessantly divide us by ethnicity. Even a simple math test ihas become “culturally-biased.” Have you ever wondered why?
It is unfortunate that the left is engaged in the battle of racial divide and animosity. If this trend continues, at some point in time, the evil white race will be backed in to a corner. When the ensuing maelstrom begins, you can bet that the elite who started the disaster will be packing for Paris or London.
Don’t Tread On Me
Both Paris and London are wonderful cities, but they are absent from most rankings of cities with the highest quality of living. No, if they want to avoid Rick (and I can understand why they would), the elite would do well to consider Copenhagen, Geneva, Vienna, Sydney, or Vancouver.
“Anyone with a semblance of sense would easily see that “more qualified non-colored people” may mean two, two hundred, or two million, but not all.” – Rick
Anyone with a semblance of sense would see that, yes, it may mean all. And without such qualifiers as “some” or “many”, no one would have any reason to think that it did not mean all.
“Figures your(sic) a i(sic) Socialist-Democrat.” – Rick
FYI, your spelling and punctuation really go to hell as your frenzy mounts.
“Now, instead of lame accusations, put your big-boy pants on, …” – Rick
Wow, the last time I heard “big-boy pants”, I was in grade school.
Anyone with a semblance of sense would see that, yes, it may mean all.
And it may mean two. But you didn’t say that I may believe that all non-colored are more qualified. You said I did.
So, if we can return to the issue instead of semantics, are you saying that more qualified non-colored people are not denied a seat in the classroom or offered a job because of affirmative action? Whether it happens always, frequently or rarely, it’s still blatant discrimination.
Put your man pants on and answer the question.
Instead of fighting over who gets the job regardless of ability, why don’t we improve our nation’s schools? Ooops. Can’t do that, because the labor unions wouldn’t like it.
No, scams like common core don’t improve the schools. Actually holding teachers accountable for results and returning to proven techniques instead of experimental fads is what we need.
Why not have affirmative action at the level of education — including allowing a student to learn without being disrupted by the juvenile delinquent in the next desk over/
I think the GOP has made it very clear that they don’t support Vance Phillips and won’t tolerate Sam Wilson or anyone who tries to defend them. Could they have been any more clearer? Do they really need to comment on every little thing these two trouble makers do forever? They are, and have been done with them. They made that public even before Vance and Sam came out with their latest antics with the NAACP.
What’s really crazy about this whole thing is that Vance has been under scrutiny for rape and attacking the sheriff BUT the racist comments about the NAACP is what has everyone up in arms. UNBELIEVABLE.
Maybe the Sussex GOP Executive Committee, Advisory Board IS actually good at what they do! They figured out and uncovered Vance Phillips and his crony in sheep’s clothing way before the peanut gallery caught on. Call them what you want but you certainly can’t call them stupid. They deserve a “Job Well Done” award!
The only part of your comment that is a problem is that there were absolutely not racist comments made by Sam Wilson or Vance Philips. The NAACP is a racist organization, by definition, by its mission statement and by its own name. Now you and they may believe it is necessary to be race-based to compensate for past wrongs. But the NAACP is an organization to benefit one race over other races. One can reasonably say that that is a good thing because of the necessity of correcting past wrongs.
Delaware Democrats, for example, were among the leaders in the nation in trying to keep Blacks as slaves. A Democrat US Senator from Delaware pushed for legislation to return escaped slaves found anywhere in the country to their slave owners.
Really, the Democrat Party should be disbanded and outlawed because of the Democrat Party’s role in slavery. Just as the Nazi Party is illegal in Germany, the Democrat Party should be illegal in the USA due to its role in promoting and preserving slavery and later the racist Jim Crow laws.
However, declining to use government funds to support one race over another is not racist. Sam Wilson and Vance Phillips are correct and on the high road, while their critics are so deep in the swamp they don’t even realize it.
4 The Truth says, “I think the GOP has made it very clear that they don’t support Vance Phillips and won’t tolerate Sam Wilson or anyone who tries to defend them. Could they have been any more clearer? Do they really need to comment on every little thing these two trouble makers do forever? They are, and have been done with them. They made that public even before Vance and Sam came out with their latest antics with the NAACP.”
You say that the SCEC made it public? When was that? Please lead us to the official public statement made by the SCEC.
Even when they had the good sense to have a discussion to pull support from Phillips, they chose to do it in the backroom instead of a public debate and declaration.
No one has said the EC is stupid, but they have fallen back into the practices of the past, that being thinking that because they have risen to leadership roles they no longer need to communicate or represent the views of the rank and file, that they are autonomous.
If this is part of the new GOP minority outreach program we’re in big trouble.
If pandering to different racial groups — especially by handing out taxpayer funds — is considered “outreach” than the GOP and any party is in big trouble.
Buying votes by handing out taxpayer funds is not the answer.
If you think minorities are going to flock to the DEGOP because DEGOP elected officials think the NAACP is “racist” you are an idiot.
Outreach requires talking to various and all voter groups and explaining why Republican policies are better for them and better for everyone and the country.
Outreach does not mean changing who you are like a chameleon depending on whom you are talking to. Outreach does not mean changing what the GOP stands for.
Therefore, LYING to minorities is not effective outreach.
The GOP believes in treating everyone the same in a color-blind society.
Those who like that message will be attracted to the GOP. Those who don’t want a color blind society are not going to want to join the GOP and wouldn’t be right for the GOP.
However, telling minorities that the REVEREND Martin Luther King was correct is a strong message.
Christian preacher and Bible thumper Martin Luther King — named for the founder of the Protestant movement Martin Luther —
called for a society in which people are judged on the content of their character, NOT the color of their skin.
So reminding minorities of the message of Martin Luther King that we should not be dividing people up by race sounds like a darn good outreach message to (some) minorities to me. Some will like it. Some won’t. So what.
The GOP believes in treating everyone the same in a color-blind society.
I’m sure people would buy that BS if Wilson and Phillips, hadn’t approved $200 each for this group:
Statement of El Centro Cultural
El Centro Cultural is organized and operated: for the advancement and promotion of Latin American arts, artists and arts organizations as an integral part of the cultural life of Delaware and the nation; and to collaborate actively with arts, legal, social, and community agencies and organizations, through programs and projects designed to foster appreciation, empowerment and well being of Delaware’s Latin American community.
Minority outreach program??? They are failing to make headway with rank and file R’s, let alone any other groups. The EC is and has become as dydfunctional and irrellavent as the saber rattling members. The 5th colunm is alive and well in Sussex. It truly is the way we get things done and get candidates ellected, not the EC.
Who is “they?” In Delaware, the DEGOP is not doing anything about anything with anyone. There is no DEGOP as an institution or organization. So how would we even be talking about “outreach?” You can’t have outreach from an organization that barely exists, and hasn’t since 2000.
Nationwide, Dr. Ben Carson, African American conservative, is one of the leading contenders for President for the Republican Party in 2016. Conservative leaders in Delaware are attracting voters while the establishment is either driving voters away or boring them to death.
They myth by the Party of Slavery — the Democrats — is crumbling everywhere as African Americans flock to the freedom, hope, and opportunity, of the Republican Party.
But you cannot evaluate that as an organized “outreach” effort if you don’t have an organized party that is doing anything at all in the first place.
Remember that between 2002 and 2010 — BEFORE the 2010 primary — Democrat voter registration has soared by 1/3rd while Republican voter registration was flat.
So the establishment DEGOP has been failing to reach out to any voters for over a decade. While the Democrats were expanding the Democrat voter base by 1/3rd — and this is BEFORE Christine O’Donnell was nominated — the DEGOP has been doing nothing but attending dinners and congratulating each other.
So the problem with outreach is you have to have an organization to outreach from — to invite people to join..
From 2000 to September 2010 the DEGOP made slight gains every year, nothing groundbreaking, but still GAINS. R registration in 2000 was 171, 446, by September of 2010 R registration was 182,796, since the 2010 primary R registration has dropped to 179,110. The gap between Ds and Rs has also grown.
the DEGOP has been doing nothing but attending dinners and congratulating each other.
Since the 2010 election the only place Delaware Republicans see Christine O’Donnell is at cocktail parties and dinners, mostly on her Facebook page. Her first “column” at the Washington Times was all about her, not a damn mention of any other Republican.
I got a fundraising letter from the DEGOP yesterday, it was from Mike Castle and Charlie Copeland. Mike Castle is still living in Delaware. He’s still raising money for the DEGOP and Republican candidates. Meanwhile O’Donnell is busy focusing on herself, and only herself.
I don’t agree with Christine’s priorities or plans. She did not listen to what I recommended in early 2011. I think she should have been doing nearly everything very differently since March 2011, perhaps earlier. Christine’s refusal to listen to my common sense plans or even to discuss them sincerely led to our relationship breaking down. Nevertheless, in fairness, she hasn’t been focused on herself. She was caring for her dying father and her mother who had cancer at the same time and who is fighting cancer now.
But the DEGOP was already broken before 2010. What has the DEGOP actually done since 2010? Or since 2000? Sending out a fund-raising letter is a good idea, but it just means sitting at your desk and approving the copy written by a professional. HOPEFULLY it was written by a fund-raising pro, not a DIY mistake.
Christine has sent out dozens of poorly-written fund-raising appeals that are only press releases with a “Donate” button. Those in the fund-raising business predicted they wouldn’t raise money, and they didn’t.
But just sending out a fund-raising appeal isn’t much in the way of work by the DEGOP.
One job of a State Party is to recruit candidates. Many offices have no Republican running for them.
Meanwhile, as the DEGOP ever conducted a voter registration drive? Ever?
As of November 7, 2000, Democrat voter registration statewide in Delaware was 214,456, Republican registration was 171,446 and Other was 117,712
http://elections.delaware.gov/archive/elect00/agp00/ago.shtml#STATEWIDE
Today, Democrat voter registration is 303,687 , Republican registration is 179,370 and Others are 154,246 .
So Democrat voter registration has increased by 89,231 voters or a 41.6% increase.
Republican voter registration has increased by 7,924 voters or a 4.6% increase
“Other” voter registration increased by 36,534 voters or a 31.0% increase
The DEGOP hasn’t been an effective State Party since 2000 or 2002.
Jon,
Yaaaawn