Good observation Cynthia. The reality is that those networks couldnt show the true makeup of the convention without exposing the lies of their commentators pushing the 'war on women' theme and claiming that Republicans are racists...

The one word you got right I think was "parade", as in "the GOP's parade of speakers at it's convention was a gross misrepresentation of it's core demographics." According to this 2009 Gallup poll 89% of Republicans are white compared to 65% of Democrats. If anything the GOP has gotten less inclusive over the past 3 years making only token appeals to minority voters. http://tinyurl.com/ydv6vqa

Thanks to gains fought for mostly by Democrats, women in general are much more involved in today's political process. Yes, even in Republican politics although many Republican policies continue to diminish women's rights.

Token appeals Brian?? Are they tokens when they are democrats? Who are the racists again?? Democrats are the ones that bring it up- every time. It's like you have an agenda. Oh wait...you do. That's the most immature and excuse making answer I've seen from you yet. Condaleeza Rice was no token. She was put into place because the republican party recognized her intellect and class and professionalism-not just because they needed someone of color. Or Colin Powell, a high ranking officer? Was he a token too? This got started with Chief Justice Thomas. Democrats can't stand for blacks to join republican ranks because they can no longer disrespect them and hold them back. I've seen many women in the democratic ranks that were there because of quotas that had no idea how to do their job. Republicans treat each other with respect to the constitution that says ALL men are created equal and have the right to pursue anything they want.
MsNBC deliberately did not show women of color. Deliberately, because it's their job to fool the electorate. Democrats can't get elected by honest means. I think I'll find a lot of agreement on here because I speak the truth. Liberals will start the smear, but I choose to ignore it. I'm agreeing with Cynthia on this becasue it's true.
How dare you, Brian, call them tokens. Maybe I'll show my black friends your writings and let them answer you. You'd be shocked (and embarrassed) at what they'd say to you. It won't be what you're conditioned to hear.

Sorry - I thought you called minorities token - my apology, even though I still don't agree with you. It was George the other day that did that (on the Ryan thread). I guess I read it too fast. I meant to answer George when he did that but was too miffed at the time. Blows my cork when I hear people do that. :)

Then ask yourself why has the national media chose not to show the faces of women, blacks, and Laninos at the RNC?
It's a good question awaiting some real answers.

Just in case you want to know where I got that into me head-lol

George Wilson
4:46 pm on Thursday, August 30, 2012

Understanding the demographics of the Republican convention:
1.Social Conservatives
2.Plutocrats
3.Aggrieved whites (Talk radio listeners)
4.DixieRepubs (former Dixiecrats) Some similarities with # 3
5.Token Hispanic,women,and African Americans (we need to get a little market share of these groups)

Tammy , I watched all of the speeches on MSNBC and I saw plenty of women both at the podium and on the floor. As for minorities, there were only 46 African American delegates (2%) at the RNC which is probably why more didn't make it on camera. There were however two delegates who were ejected for throwing peanuts at a black camerawoman telling her "This is how we feed animals". http://tinyurl.com/ce3nxdo

Having said that, I think it's WONDERFUL to hear the likes of Rubio telling about his American heritage and his immigrant parents among so many others that are growing in great numbers. I like what Cynthia said about black and latino women changing to the Republican party because finally someone "gets" them - they want to be intelligent and in powerful positions to enact great things. They are above being in a party that has nothing more to offer than birth control and abortions and token positions. It's about intelligence and competence, not sex.
I'm so sick of hearing the democrats holler racism and tokens! I guess that's all they've got. I guess they have to do that since they don't have much to show for what they're capable of (Biden- lolol). And yeah, I can't wait to make the comparisons. You' be proven right, just watch and see.

Uh...Brian...I read that article. Those were not DELEGATES. Just two attendees (quote: The identity of th assailants is not known at this time). Typical of a democrat. You add or take away words to twist the truth. ANd you wonder why we take such issue with you guys on here. There were a lot of crackpots there that had to be dealt with- hecklers included. There will be some at the democratic convention as well. Will you report on those?

When a black person joins the Republican party they are considered an Uncle Tom. I guess we must now call Condoleezza an Aunt Taffy! It is sad that the Demos are trying to belittle those whom now see a better life in the party that strives for personal responsibility. Oh no, don't look now but your voting base is eroding even as we speak! As more people realize that "giving a man a fish to EAT each day," means you will be constantly having to fish for the other person as well as yourself. That is the mentality of the Demos. The Republicans believe in teaching a man to fish! We are happy to have new thinkers & new believers in the party. Once someone takes a look at the bottom line of each party it is easy to make the switch. The more educated the general populations becomes the larger the right will grow. Let's face it, it is a human drive to want to do for yourself. Most have an inner drive to become their best. The demos just want to keep people down with government programs that encourage single parent. That is a hard life. We all know that families are the cornerstone of this great country. The demos just want a absolute voting block. The way to keep someone voting for you is to make sure they need your help to live. Sad party if you ask me. Lets face it, all Brian could say about the RNC was, HEY, what about those people that got hauled off?!" 4 days of positiveness & what does he have to bring up, goofballs! When you have no record- U need pant goofballs!

Brian - you make me sick.

So, Brian, because the posts are from "right wing blogs" they aren't accurate? Are you saying all these people are posting lies? Or are YOU the liar? I'm not confused at all.

Cynthia wrote:

"When a black person joins the Republican party they are considered an Uncle Tom. I guess we must now call Condoleezza an Aunt Taffy! It is sad that the Demos are trying to belittle those whom now see a better life in the party that strives for personal responsibility. Oh no, don't look now but your voting base is eroding even as we speak! As more people realize that "giving a man a fish to EAT each day," means you will be constantly having to fish for the other person as well as yourself. That is the mentality of the Demos."

Now when I read this it reads as follows:

When a black person joins the republican party Democrats & other blacks call them Uncle Tom. These people shun those who strive for personal responsibility. But alas...your base (black people) are coming over to the Republican party in Masses. Giving these people welfare and freebees means that we will always continue to give to those people because they do not want to do for themselves.

But hey that's how these people and other Democrats think.

I am sorry, but that is exactly what you are saying....and why its so hard for Black People to jump ship over to the Republican party.

Republicans just don't see or think anyone can see what you folks spew.

Republicans say: They are lazy, welfare people, bums...and gosh darnit even have peanuts thrown at them when they are WORKING!

If the Repubs want the black vote then stop talking down to them.

By the way....here is the breakdown from 2011 stats on Welfare:

Black-39.8%
White-38.8%
Hispanic-15.7%
Other-3.3%
Asian-2.4%

There is a paltry 1% difference between whites and blacks on welfare, however, the face of welfare seems to always be black. I bet a large percentage of those whites on welfare are your rural whites who always vote republican. (North Carolina comes to mind). But hey...I will not be Ryan. I will say that this is an educated guess on my part.

Brian wrote:

Ed I generally find that very little information posted on right wing blogs is accurate..

I agree Brian...

I am so sorry that you demos think that I am only speaking about blacks coming over to our party. But then again, as I say,"you want to make the republicans into poverty haters!" PLEASE go review my original post as every time I used the word black, I also mentioned women, & Latinos! It is amazing that you are color blind in that you did not even see the " women & Latinos" reference. Yep, gotta keep that black voting block so you can preserve your base! Wow you made my point quite nicely. To anyone that is trying to put another website in, to your words for clarity, DON'T because no one will ever accept your proof, left or right. We are all intelligent and our words should be strong enough to make the point but alas, BC will lie at will and ask that we all accept his nonsense as gospel truth. And BC, reread my post again, I never said anything about MSNBC, so why did you bring it up. Everyone knows that the welfare roles are full of white teenage moms. What most do not realize that having a baby is now this generations answer to "I'll do what I want & you can't stop me!" My generation's was drugs! Immature-yes. Stupid-yes. Selfish-yes. Who does not know that having sex may produce a baby? Nobody! It is a choice that people make. We do not need to reward their choice with freebees! The parents of these selfish children having babies are responsible for their children & their children's children. Not anymore, as the demos will gladly help a lifetime voter!

Thank you for not yelling, Cynthia. Unfortunately, your premise is not borne out by the facts:

http://www.indystar.com/article/20120902/NEWS0502/209030339?odyssey=mod%7Cmostcom

I have no doubt now that Obama will win re-election, and probably win by a landslide. The diversity of the Democrat party is a major reason why. For all intents and purposes, the Republican party has become the party of terrified white people. I, for one, am white but not terrified, believe in the genuine inclusion presaged by the Founding Fathers -- not the lip service of the Republican party -- and am going to proudly cast my vote for Obama, again.

Presaged, Ed, and we're still working on it. Which party do you think is working harder?

Cynthia, here's another interesting article about diversity, and it certainly addresses women and Latinos:

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/04/29/demographics-favor-obama-over-romney-in-november-election.html

Any minority aligned with the GOP might as well just wake up everyday, open the window, and shout "I hate myself" to the World.

Wow. I didn't consider Cynthia's post to be all that controversial until I started reading the comments. Now it seems the hornets nest has been stirred.

The only point I would make to the original posting by Cynthia is that in her estimation the coverage was biased because it showed white males 85% of the time (her estimate).

While delegates at the convention do not self-report their demographics (e.g., male/female, white/black/latino/asian) it was estimated in an article published on the Fox News Latino web site that more than 90 percent of delegates at the Republican convention were reportedly non-Hispanic whites.

This doesn't address the male/female disparity noted in Cynthia's post, which was the point of her post although the comments have wandered away from that original point. It seems to support my own personal belief that the policies of the GOP do not resonate as well with non-whites. I don't mean to say (@Sandy) that there is no reason for a non-white to support the GOP.

Read more: http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/politics/2012/08/29/republican-convention-latino-delegates-few-say-gop-reflects-values/#ixzz25WCRIcWQ

Wow, Chris, I thought we were having an intelligent discussion here. It's because I love my fellow Americans that I'm concerned who they vote for, and that we all work together for the common good. To the Democrats' great fortune, the Republican party has turned this election into a referendum on the Republican party, and as such they are much more likely to lose. However, I was and still am interested in learning why Sandy intends to vote Republican. Like I said, she may well have good reasons, and I'd be the first to say that every individual American has the right to vote however they want, and her specific interests may well align with the Republicans this time. But she hasn't said why that may be so.

I think you're right, rhelm -- we have a troll in our midst. "Sandy" and "Chris" are gone, and we haven't heard from Cynthia (who I have to assume exists) in a long while. Too bad. I would've enjoyed hearing from the only black woman in the Republican party other than Condaleeza Rice.

I won't speak for Sandy but I still recognize that there are many reasons why a "Black, Latino, woman, or gay person" (Sandy's words, not mine) might support the GOP.

1. Sandy's rich. She's part of the 1% and she puts her own individual financial interests foremost.

Non-partisan analyses of Romney’s tax plan have estimated that it could add more than $3 trillion to the federal deficit,and would favor the highest-earning Americans,possibly raising annual taxes on middle-class earners by as much as $2,000. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_positions_of_Mitt_Romney

Sandy considers this information but decides her individual finances are more important.

2. Sandy is anti-abortion, perhaps even in cases of rape and the safety of the mother. She considers this issue paramount. She may put her personal financial interests aside (if she is not part of the 1%) for the sake of supporting this issue.

3. Sandy supports a Constitutional amendment defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman. Again, she may put her personal financial interests aside for the sake of supporting this issue.

4. Sandy is fervently "right-to-work" (or "anti-union" depending on which side of the issue you may be).

5. Sandy believes in privatizing social welfare programs like Medicare and Social Security.

Lots of reasons. None work for me, but maybe for Sandy.

Dear Moderator (Kristi?).....can you check the IP of these people and compare with other active accounts? If they are in fact troll's and willing to stoop that LOW, it would be nice to know....

Brian, for the record- Mitt did ask Condi and her answer is the same each time. She refuses to enter the political arena with the climate the way it is. Here is one quote when interviewed, " "Charlie, I didn't run for student council president. I don't see myself in any way in elected office. I love policy. I'm not particularly fond of politics," she told host Charlie Rose, adding that she thinks Romney has "terrific judgment."

For those who want to know more about blacks and being republican, check out these sites. I was surprised at how many are 'afraid" to come out of the closet because of the name calling. Shame on those who disrespect these wonderful people.
blackrepublican.blogspot.com/
http://blackgop.ning.com/
www.nbra.info/
http://townhall.com/columnists/townhallcomstaff/2011/11/08/what_it_means_to_be_a_black_conservative/page/full/

Jeff,
Just catching up from earlier. How is the Republican party anti-black and anti-woman? Curious as to how you deduced that.

Hey Cynthia...

I kept switching back and forth between Fox (W/Cavuto) and CNN.

Just want you to feel better when I tell you that when Lilly Ledbetter was speaking...you know the lady for whom the "Lilly Ledbetter Equal Pay Law" was named after....instead of showing her speach, Cavuto and those great Fox News folks chose to interview Former Mass Treasurer Steve Grossman. In fact during most of the speaches...Cavuto held interviews. Thats fair and balanced I tell you.

So there...Fox chose not to show this woman speak.

Are you happy now?

Hello All! First, GR I am always happy! Thank you for proving my point! As to names; some people will use a fake name because they want to be a part of the conservation but, do not want to be "outed." I can understand that. Some people will comment but only put a first name or two initials, I get that. Some will use a fake name like "Ladies Voice." It does not bother me in the least. I use my name. I don't agree with everything I hear each day but, I don't walk around with a bag on my head hiding from others. Differences are OK. Some write in to stir up things & see how many responses they evoke. I liken them to the loud mouth at the party that everyone tries to avoid! My goal is to comment on what I see & then listen for other's opinions. Some of my post get little response, some get major activity. It is all about sharing ideas because we just don't have time to go sit at the barber shop & swap stories. All of us here know that unless we start our own political party NEITHER party will meet our every belief. Most lean towards a party that is closest to their held beliefs. The major things that I see making the difference between D & R are; personal responsibility & fixing the economy. As a R, I don't agree with all my party yet, I'm here because this party fits my beliefs better than the demos. Women, blacks, & Latinos are R's by choice for the same reason. R's believe, hand up, NOT hand out for life! Hey guys, please respond with respect to each other. BYE BYE!

Cynthia, did you by any chance look at any of the links I put up? There are WAY more black conservatives thatn any of us know. They're just afraid to go public because of the ridicule they get from their peers. They have a way to go, but hopefully willget the courage as many have already.
On another note...I think it's so funny that the democrats booed God and Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. All the while a big sign PALESTINIANS FOR OBAMA hangs nearby. lolol They only voted to put it back in because of political expediency. Tells me a lot about who and what they support (and don't).

Mia Love, Michelle Malkin, Laura Ingraham, Sarah Palin, Ann Romney, Janna Ryan, Ann Coulter.

These are only a smidgen of examples of women who have been attacked mercilessly by liberals being called vile names. This is the real "war on women" and it's been going on for years.