Comments on: Charlottesville Elections: Exposing Central Party Democrat Fraud, Corruption, Racial Manipulation and Hypocrisy http://www.schillingshow.com/2009/03/05/charlottesville-elections-exposing-central-party-democrat-fraud-corruption-racial-manipulation-and-hypocrisy/ Where the News is Made!™ (online) Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:55:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: Game over: Whites 2, blacks 0 in Charlottesville Democrat firehouse primary | The Schilling Show Blog http://www.schillingshow.com/2009/03/05/charlottesville-elections-exposing-central-party-democrat-fraud-corruption-racial-manipulation-and-hypocrisy/comment-page-1/#comment-8456 Game over: Whites 2, blacks 0 in Charlottesville Democrat firehouse primary | The Schilling Show Blog Tue, 23 Aug 2011 01:42:18 +0000 http://blog.schillingshow.com/?p=223#comment-8456 [...] 32-year reign of engineered, single-seat black representation on Charlottesville’s City Council crashed to a screeching halt on Sunday with the early morning [...] [...] 32-year reign of engineered, single-seat black representation on Charlottesville’s City Council crashed to a screeching halt on Sunday with the early morning [...]

]]> By: Pride before a fall: Galvin campaign reacts to Schilling endorsement | The Schilling Show Blog http://www.schillingshow.com/2009/03/05/charlottesville-elections-exposing-central-party-democrat-fraud-corruption-racial-manipulation-and-hypocrisy/comment-page-1/#comment-8136 Pride before a fall: Galvin campaign reacts to Schilling endorsement | The Schilling Show Blog Thu, 18 Aug 2011 13:34:11 +0000 http://blog.schillingshow.com/?p=223#comment-8136 [...] of the sort Ms. Galvin has humbly received from Kristin Szakos, Kay Slaughter, Leah Puryear, Charles Barbour, Bitsy Waters ,Virginia Daugherty, Meredith Richards, Jason Halbert, Hosea Mitchell, Ned Michie, [...] [...] of the sort Ms. Galvin has humbly received from Kristin Szakos, Kay Slaughter, Leah Puryear, Charles Barbour, Bitsy Waters ,Virginia Daugherty, Meredith Richards, Jason Halbert, Hosea Mitchell, Ned Michie, [...]

]]> By: Paint the town red: Mayor Norris infiltrates Schilling Tea Party speech : The Schilling Show Blog http://www.schillingshow.com/2009/03/05/charlottesville-elections-exposing-central-party-democrat-fraud-corruption-racial-manipulation-and-hypocrisy/comment-page-1/#comment-1486 Paint the town red: Mayor Norris infiltrates Schilling Tea Party speech : The Schilling Show Blog Mon, 18 Apr 2011 13:39:05 +0000 http://blog.schillingshow.com/?p=223#comment-1486 [...] on corruption in local government; fraudulent, wasteful spending in Charlottesville City Hall; and racial injustices perpetrated by Charlottesville Democrats during their decades-long death-grip on [...] [...] on corruption in local government; fraudulent, wasteful spending in Charlottesville City Hall; and racial injustices perpetrated by Charlottesville Democrats during their decades-long death-grip on [...]

]]> By: Desperately Seeking Satyendra: Charlottesville Democrats panic over racial city council conundrum : The Schilling Show Blog http://www.schillingshow.com/2009/03/05/charlottesville-elections-exposing-central-party-democrat-fraud-corruption-racial-manipulation-and-hypocrisy/comment-page-1/#comment-1420 Desperately Seeking Satyendra: Charlottesville Democrats panic over racial city council conundrum : The Schilling Show Blog Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:19:23 +0000 http://blog.schillingshow.com/?p=223#comment-1420 [...] Charlottesville Democratic Committee (CDC) has woven a tangled web in its decades old “secret” representation agreement with the city’s black community, and now their chickens are coming home to [...] [...] Charlottesville Democratic Committee (CDC) has woven a tangled web in its decades old “secret” representation agreement with the city’s black community, and now their chickens are coming home to [...]

]]> By: Buy local #1: Charlottesville City $550 “free pizza” party catered by non-city business : The Schilling Show Blog http://www.schillingshow.com/2009/03/05/charlottesville-elections-exposing-central-party-democrat-fraud-corruption-racial-manipulation-and-hypocrisy/comment-page-1/#comment-1386 Buy local #1: Charlottesville City $550 “free pizza” party catered by non-city business : The Schilling Show Blog Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:32:18 +0000 http://blog.schillingshow.com/?p=223#comment-1386 [...] elected and appointed to government positions in Charlottesville are known for being corrupt. That is no surprise to any astute political [...] [...] elected and appointed to government positions in Charlottesville are known for being corrupt. That is no surprise to any astute political [...]

]]> By: The Charlottesville budget bomb 2: Trimming $15 million from Charlottesville’s “no fat” budget : The Schilling Show Blog http://www.schillingshow.com/2009/03/05/charlottesville-elections-exposing-central-party-democrat-fraud-corruption-racial-manipulation-and-hypocrisy/comment-page-1/#comment-624 The Charlottesville budget bomb 2: Trimming $15 million from Charlottesville’s “no fat” budget : The Schilling Show Blog Mon, 05 Apr 2010 12:27:32 +0000 http://blog.schillingshow.com/?p=223#comment-624 [...] the more votes they can “buy.” No doubt, it has been an effective strategy in maintaining Democrat machine control of Charlottesville City [...] [...] the more votes they can “buy.” No doubt, it has been an effective strategy in maintaining Democrat machine control of Charlottesville City [...]

]]> By: The Charlottesville budget bomb 1: Gary O’Connell’s economic sorcery : The Schilling Show Blog http://www.schillingshow.com/2009/03/05/charlottesville-elections-exposing-central-party-democrat-fraud-corruption-racial-manipulation-and-hypocrisy/comment-page-1/#comment-622 The Charlottesville budget bomb 1: Gary O’Connell’s economic sorcery : The Schilling Show Blog Mon, 05 Apr 2010 12:19:24 +0000 http://blog.schillingshow.com/?p=223#comment-622 [...] the budget “cat.” Political inbreeding in City Hall as a result of Charlottesville’s corrupt Democrat machine politics has, for the most part, defanged dissenting [...] [...] the budget “cat.” Political inbreeding in City Hall as a result of Charlottesville’s corrupt Democrat machine politics has, for the most part, defanged dissenting [...]

]]> By: The Schilling Show Blog » Citizens protest Perriello socialism http://www.schillingshow.com/2009/03/05/charlottesville-elections-exposing-central-party-democrat-fraud-corruption-racial-manipulation-and-hypocrisy/comment-page-1/#comment-472 The Schilling Show Blog » Citizens protest Perriello socialism Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:31:52 +0000 http://blog.schillingshow.com/?p=223#comment-472 [...] organized by Charlottesville Democrat operative, George Loper, and it included noted local leftists Lloyd Snook and Cynthia “You Lie” Neff, among others. The main thrust of the counter protest was an [...] [...] organized by Charlottesville Democrat operative, George Loper, and it included noted local leftists Lloyd Snook and Cynthia “You Lie” Neff, among others. The main thrust of the counter protest was an [...]

]]> By: The Schilling Show Blog » Mayor Norris and fellow Democrats to undermine opponent Andrew Williams’ council candidacy through appointment to Planning Commission? http://www.schillingshow.com/2009/03/05/charlottesville-elections-exposing-central-party-democrat-fraud-corruption-racial-manipulation-and-hypocrisy/comment-page-1/#comment-373 The Schilling Show Blog » Mayor Norris and fellow Democrats to undermine opponent Andrew Williams’ council candidacy through appointment to Planning Commission? Mon, 17 Aug 2009 01:51:05 +0000 http://blog.schillingshow.com/?p=223#comment-373 [...] American independent candidates primarily is due to the Charlottesville Central Party Democrats deal with select black community leaders, a system of patronage, in the words of former Democrat Councilor Meredith Richards, that insures [...] [...] American independent candidates primarily is due to the Charlottesville Central Party Democrats deal with select black community leaders, a system of patronage, in the words of former Democrat Councilor Meredith Richards, that insures [...]

]]> By: Cville Eye http://www.schillingshow.com/2009/03/05/charlottesville-elections-exposing-central-party-democrat-fraud-corruption-racial-manipulation-and-hypocrisy/comment-page-1/#comment-48 Cville Eye Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:57:50 +0000 http://blog.schillingshow.com/?p=223#comment-48 This shows that although Charlottesvillians called themselves progressive liberals, they are really citizens of a small, southern town that could serve as the poster child of a long-ago era that is not bygone. One can look at our schools ("Certain ones of our children do not perform well because of SOCIO-economic reasons."), our churches ("We apologize for what was done to you during previous generations."), our local workplaces ("We would gladly hire more minorities if they only had the necessary skills."), our downtown ("I don't shop there because I don't feel safe."), and our neighborhoods ("We're selling before the neighborhood goes down...There's so many newcomers."). Charlottesvillians use so many buzz words that often times the listener doesn't get the real message. Low-income whites have been treated as badly or even worse by the establishment. Heck, they don't have an obligatory seat on council, the planning commission or any other board. This shows that although Charlottesvillians called themselves progressive liberals, they are really citizens of a small, southern town that could serve as the poster child of a long-ago era that is not bygone. One can look at our schools (“Certain ones of our children do not perform well because of SOCIO-economic reasons.”), our churches (“We apologize for what was done to you during previous generations.”), our local workplaces (“We would gladly hire more minorities if they only had the necessary skills.”), our downtown (“I don’t shop there because I don’t feel safe.”), and our neighborhoods (“We’re selling before the neighborhood goes down…There’s so many newcomers.”). Charlottesvillians use so many buzz words that often times the listener doesn’t get the real message. Low-income whites have been treated as badly or even worse by the establishment. Heck, they don’t have an obligatory seat on council, the planning commission or any other board.

]]> By: blair http://www.schillingshow.com/2009/03/05/charlottesville-elections-exposing-central-party-democrat-fraud-corruption-racial-manipulation-and-hypocrisy/comment-page-1/#comment-47 blair Fri, 06 Mar 2009 03:04:16 +0000 http://blog.schillingshow.com/?p=223#comment-47 Thanks Rob for this show. I wanted to add a little perspective. What was going on in 1970 when the first black councilor Charles Barbour was elected. In 1968 the day after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., there were race riots in a hundred cities. There was fear of that here for good reason. Vinegar Hill was still vacant land. Westhaven public housing was so dangerous it wasn't patrolled by police. It was difficult to get a cab or pizza delivery. In 1970 the city was beginning the condemnation process to seize a predominantly black neighborhood larger than Vinegar Hill, now called the Warehouse District. The 1960s integration of the schools was fresh in people's minds. That one black on Council may well have released pressure from the powder keg. In 1979 large sections of downtown, once historic and heavily built up, had become parking lots and grassy fields. Black history and black culture was vanishing. Black neighborhoods were erased and compressed into public housing projects. A possible motivation for a return to a ward system was the need for minority representation on Council, representation from the neighborhoods being destroyed. If all 5 Councilors are Democrat and agree on everything, what difference does skin color make? If black councilors agree that black neighborhoods should be destroyed and black history erased, what's the point of having blacks on Council? Too bad the NAACP was unsuccessful in returning the city to a mixed ward/at-large system. The 5-member at-large system modeled after corporate governing boards was adopted following a 1920 referendum to switch from the 12-member bicameral system (Common Council and Board of Aldermen) modeled after the federal system. I don't know if the mayor was directly elected. Funny how we've lost so much history and proclaim how greatly we value history! The at-large system was adopted to dilute minority representation. So why would the majority voluntarily dilute their power? Like the elected school board, a change in Council elections will require we go around and overpower the entrenched special interests. Thanks Rob for this show. I wanted to add a little perspective. What was going on in 1970 when the first black councilor Charles Barbour was elected. In 1968 the day after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., there were race riots in a hundred cities. There was fear of that here for good reason. Vinegar Hill was still vacant land. Westhaven public housing was so dangerous it wasn’t patrolled by police. It was difficult to get a cab or pizza delivery. In 1970 the city was beginning the condemnation process to seize a predominantly black neighborhood larger than Vinegar Hill, now called the Warehouse District. The 1960s integration of the schools was fresh in people’s minds. That one black on Council may well have released pressure from the powder keg.

In 1979 large sections of downtown, once historic and heavily built up, had become parking lots and grassy fields. Black history and black culture was vanishing. Black neighborhoods were erased and compressed into public housing projects. A possible motivation for a return to a ward system was the need for minority representation on Council, representation from the neighborhoods being destroyed. If all 5 Councilors are Democrat and agree on everything, what difference does skin color make? If black councilors agree that black neighborhoods should be destroyed and black history erased, what’s the point of having blacks on Council?

Too bad the NAACP was unsuccessful in returning the city to a mixed ward/at-large system. The 5-member at-large system modeled after corporate governing boards was adopted following a 1920 referendum to switch from the 12-member bicameral system (Common Council and Board of Aldermen) modeled after the federal system. I don’t know if the mayor was directly elected. Funny how we’ve lost so much history and proclaim how greatly we value history! The at-large system was adopted to dilute minority representation. So why would the majority voluntarily dilute their power? Like the elected school board, a change in Council elections will require we go around and overpower the entrenched special interests.

]]> By: Gary http://www.schillingshow.com/2009/03/05/charlottesville-elections-exposing-central-party-democrat-fraud-corruption-racial-manipulation-and-hypocrisy/comment-page-1/#comment-46 Gary Thu, 05 Mar 2009 23:20:40 +0000 http://blog.schillingshow.com/?p=223#comment-46 Rob, This is excellent research and commentary on racial politics in the City of Charlottesville. In a heavily Democratic Party-voting city, I do wonder if the ruling party Democrats would manipulate a non-partisan election model. I think it is safe to say that the Charlottesville School Board is composed of supporters of the Democratic Party. Historically, it also underlines the importance of the Margaret Cain race for City Council as a Citizen Party can- didate and the fissure in the Afro-American community to this day. This show on racial politics was one of the most educational and enlightening so far. Rob, This is excellent research and commentary on racial politics in
the City of Charlottesville. In a heavily Democratic Party-voting
city, I do wonder if the ruling party Democrats would manipulate
a non-partisan election model. I think it is safe to say that
the Charlottesville School Board is composed of supporters of the
Democratic Party. Historically, it also underlines the importance
of the Margaret Cain race for City Council as a Citizen Party can-
didate and the fissure in the Afro-American community to this day.
This show on racial politics was one of the most educational and
enlightening so far.

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