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Stand Up to Bigotry in MoCo Republican's Party!

Stand Up to Bigotry in MoCo Republican's Party!

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Started by Anonymous 15 years, 1 month ago

On September 24th, The Chevy Chase Republican Women's club is hosting an event in which former actor and Congressman  Fred Grandy is invited to speak. http://bit.ly/nnzDSb

 

For those of who don't know,  Fred Grandy is a former Congressman who has been an active leader in the nationwide movement by right-wing Republicans to incite bigotry against Americans Muslims. Usually this is done under the guise of "Anti-terrorism", "Counter-Jiha...d" or "Fighting Islamic Extremism".

 

In reality, these labels are often thinly-veiled excuses to spread lies about American Muslims and incite mistrust against them by claiming they are a threat to America, they are trying to implement "Creeping Shariah" and they are out for world domination. This article shows the kind of hate  Fred Grandy used his radio show to spread: http://fxn.ws/pKOgIj We don't need divisive people like  Fred Grandy coming to Montgomery County to spread their venom. And we don't need the Republican Party to participate in this nonsense. Please spread the word about this event by telling your friends to join. We may have to picket the event if neccessary. Let's hope Republicans come to their senses before then.and cancel the event.

Updates

August 22, 2011

Seeing so many neighbors speak out against this event confirms that our community will not accept fearmongering. I am still keeping a close watch on the organizers and will be ready to picket this hateful rhetoric if they refuse to cancel.

August 22, 2011

Seeing this level of support reminds me that our neighbors refuse to accept hate in our community. I am truly moved by how many of you recognize the danger of this rhetoric and refuse to stay silent.

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Mark Kennedy
15 years ago Featured

Ridiculous that they would invite him. Cancel this event immediately.

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David Vogel
15 years ago Featured

Seriously? Fred Grandy? Ugh. We do not need this trash coming into our neighborhood to stir up trouble and spread lies about our neighbors. Keep that hate somewhere else.

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Sarah Hassan
15 years ago Featured

This kind of talk has no place in Montgomery County. We are a diverse community and we should be welcoming to everyone not hosting people who spread hate.