Thursday, September 04, 2008

Alligator Bait

Just when you thought it couldn't get any more tasteless than Purple Heart band-aids on the floor of the national convention comes this disgusting display, courtesy Reuters:



Note the Obama doll in the mouth of the alligator.

Got it?

Now note the history:

Analysis of a large collection of artifacts with racist African American imagery reveals several common themes. One is the portrayal of Black people, especially (often naked) children, as food for alligators. Imagery of Blacks as "alligator bait" can be found on prints, postcards, and even in product advertising. Some modern-day items still connect Black people to hungry alligators.

"Modern-day items," indeed.

Stay classy, GOP.

Hat Tip: Slandurgurl

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posted by BT1SOUL at 5:05 PM

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