Are Democrats against minorities in power?

Question

I'm starting to wonder if the Democrats are not intent on suppressing minorities in high positions. They are happy when they are not in a position of power but ever since Condoleeza Rice was put in a position of Secretary of State, I've heard nothing but negative things about her from the Democrats.

Now they are starting to pick on Attorney General, Alberto Gonzales. They almost didn't allow him to be confirmed but they were unable to produce anyone that had anything negative to say about him so they had to confirm him. Now they are picking on him for firing 8 US attorneys. On the other hand, under Bill Clinton, the lily white Janet Reno fired 93. Hillary is one of the first to step up to the plate to call for Gonzales's firing.

For the life of me, I can't see anything other than it being racially motivated. How can Reno fire 93 and we don't hear a word, but Gonzales fire 8 and all of a sudden it's fire the Hispanic guy?

Whether you like Bush or hate him, he put more minority in powerful positions than any Democratic president. Maybe they are just trying to hurt his legacy to reduce that number, but it's unfair to minorities regardless the motive.

Answer 1

It looks that way, doesn't it? Democrats cater to fat cats
like Ted Kennedy, John Edwards, Algore, Nancy Pelosi,
and the liberal Hollywoodites (not minorities). Ms. Pelosi
said they weren't going to have a bunch of hearings and
supeanys, but so far, that's all they've done.... trying to get
even with Republicans for being the majority for two terms.
Why don't they make their time worthwhile by doing things
that are good for the people and the country? I'm beginning
to think they are anti-American.

Answer 2

I don't agree, I mean look at the democrats running for president, a latino, a woman and a black.

Anyway, I don't think democrats are attaking Gonzales or Rice because they are minorities, I believe they are against them because of the positions they have and what they represent in the Bush administration.

Another thing. Janet Reno didn't fire the 93 US Attorneys, she asked for their resignation when Clinton started a new term. It is a very normal thing to do. It was just done so they could decide who was staying and who wasn't. Now, one question back... how many of the 93 resignations did the Clinton administration actually accepted, and how many were for not prosecuting republicans?

Answer 3

Remarkably, Bush DOES have an impressive record of minority presence in his cabinet.

Doesn't mean they aren't feckless. If you can't comprehend the arguments against Rice and Gonzales, then it's YOU who's operating from an agenda.

You talked about the new Clinton administration in 1992 firing all US Attorneys. Let me clue you in on something. All NEW administrations typically turn over the US Attorney field, if there's a change in party. Clinton wasn't the only one. (You're not gonna claim that he was, are you?) Even Dubya did it - AND THAT'S THE THING... Bush tried to fire HIS OWN appointees IN THE MIDDLE of his administration, which is overtly political.

US Attorneys are not like cabinet members or bureaucrats. They're more like judges, whom the Prez also appoints BUT THEN LEAVES ALONE. Independence is the whole basis of law enforcement. You thought it was party?

Answer 4

Condaleeza Rice cannot say two words running without saying "AAH" She just aint got it. Gonzales goofed and so did Harriet: they fired people at the END of an administration for pure old play ball politics which is wrong and they know it. No excuses, no race card this time...they got caught playing dirty as usual.

Answer 5

I guess Democrats hold people of any race to the same standard. If they mess up, they call them on it. That's actually a good thing to not patronize them, and just let things go because they are a minority...seriously. Think it through, k?

Here's a pesky little fact about Clinton, hate to rain on your parade and all:

Clinton-
Most diverse cabinet in American history
The President has appointed more African Americans, women and Hispanics to the Cabinet than any other President in history. He appointed the first female Attorney General, the first female Secretary of State and the first Asian American cabinet secretary ever.

Answer 6

Up until lately thats been the thing. I guess after years of coming under scrutiny for not promoting minorities they figured they better find someone this time.

The only minorities that you heard from before were guys like Sharpton etc.. who you know wouldnt make it anywhere.

Take an honest look at congress and at governors and people in leadership throughout the country.. the democratic party has given lip service to minorities but not done much for them.

Answer 7

Reminds me of Sidney Pointier calling Secretary of State Powell "Uncle Tom" because he was a Bush appointee. Perhaps the democrats feel they have a strangle hold on minorities and feel betrayed when the choose another party.

Answer 8

your absolutely right i think the democrats want to limit the number so they can look good when they put a few in office when they get back in power the bush administration has put more minorities in higher positions but does not get enough credit for doing so .

Answer 9

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Answer 10

You know what I think all Americans have different views, but, I will say, 99 percent of the time I vote democrat, BUT, I WILL NOT VOTE FOR HILARY OR OBAMA!!!! AND I THINK THEY ARE RUINING THE DEMOCRATS CHANCE FOR WINNING OFFICE!!!!