Washington State Goes Full Bore with Illegal Systemic Racism

[tyroneweaver]

As reported here...

"Washington state only picks radical BIPOC non-profit organizations to receive federal COVID relief funds

No white-led non-profit organizations were selected to receive federal funds [from the CARES Act - JimH] through the Washington Equity Relief Fund....

The Washington State Department of Commerce (WADOC) hand-selected non-profits to aid in COVID-19 relief through federal funding, selecting only those with radical political agendas. Washington State’s Equity Relief Fund awarded nearly $12 million to 358 non-profits statewide... The organizations they selected are all led by Black Indigenous People of Color and only serve BIPOC communities."

Washington state only picks radical BIPOC non-profit organizations to receive federal COVID relief funds

It would seem to me that this unequal and discriminatory use of federal funds would be illegal based upon the 14th Amendment, Section 1 and the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VI....

14A, Section 1:
"All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. "

Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution - Wikipedia

CRA 64, Title VI:

"SEC. 601. No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

Our Documents - Transcript of Civil Rights Act (1964)

Eastern Washington is applying for statehood.....in Idaho

That could require a vote by the public, and Eastern Washington's trump Nazis don't represent enough of the total state population to make it happen. The trump Nazis fail to understand that total square miles do not make the majority.


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So I'm a nazi now? Hilarious.
Anything more you'd like to say to me

 

[Likkmee]

I hate to break it to ya, but the democrat party locked up innocent Japanese Americans just because of their race and got away with it, even though everyone agrees today it was not Constitutional. But they then turn right around and say how FDR was one of the nations best Presidents to boot.

Why? Because democrats don't give a damn about the Constitution, or oppressing people based on race. They just care about DNC power and there are no checks and balances to reign them in. There was none back in the 1940's, and there sure as hell is none today.

What has happened to the people of this country? Times past, 75, 150, 300, 500 years ago, the societal norms were different than they are today. People that dredge up the sins of the distant past or doing no one a service. Most of the injustices that were done have been addressed and life has improved for all involved. Anyone that says different, is either ignorant or willfully obtuse and intent on spreading hate and discontent. Democrats are leading the way in that regard.

Societal norms, eh? That is code for, "Please excuse the racists democrats idolize, like FDR and Karl Marx cuz it was just the norm to be a racist", while actively trying to destroy statues of the Founding Fathers they despise because they were of the wrong party or political persuasion, with the premise they should be cancelled because they were racists and to hell with the societal norms of the day.

This is why I so despise the Left. They are intellectually bankrupt and hopelessly hypocritical, and all to give more power to their precious party.

I think you and I are saying the same thing. I don't agree with the destruction of the monuments to the great men that have gotten us here. I am only paraphrasing your points. My only addition is, at what point do we stop rehashing the injustices of the past and move on. Are we going to obsess on all the people that have been killed unjustly by despots over the history of the world--looking for scapegoats into eternity? At some point we have to recognize that, while not perfect, the US has done more to right the wrongs of the past than any other country on earth and still people try to vilify this great country.

Great men who've gotten us here:
Reagun,1-2 Klintoon,1-2 Bushes,Barry,tRump,Xidin.
You guys vote GREAT

 

[BluesLegend]

Then there's WA state recently legalizing the possession and use of Meth and Heroin

I think you mean Oregon.

No, Oregon reduced the penalty to next to nothing then Washington one upped them by eliminating any penalty. You can do meth and heroin in both states now.

 

[Concerned American]

At some point we have to recognize that, while not perfect, the US has done more to right the wrongs of the past than any other country on earth and still people try to vilify this great country.

Well if the U.S. had not instituted chattel slavery, Jim Crow, "separate but equal", etc. in the first place then it wouldn't have had to correct course although it's not possible to undo the harm caused by the white supremacist laws, polices, court rulings, social mores etc. that they implemented and which devastated the lives of so many black people, the remnants of which are still causing harm today.

Save it, victim. You weren't, your parents weren't and you don't know anybody who was ever enslaved. If you are under 56 you've exclusively enjoyed benefits that no other race in the country enjoys. The whole "I don't feel comfortable because I'm around someone who doesn't look like me" victimhood schtick doesn't fly. Let it go.

Truth hurts huh?

That's my question to you. What are you going to whine about next?

 

[Concerned American]

I hate to break it to ya, but the democrat party locked up innocent Japanese Americans just because of their race and got away with it, even though everyone agrees today it was not Constitutional. But they then turn right around and say how FDR was one of the nations best Presidents to boot.

Why? Because democrats don't give a damn about the Constitution, or oppressing people based on race. They just care about DNC power and there are no checks and balances to reign them in. There was none back in the 1940's, and there sure as hell is none today.

What has happened to the people of this country? Times past, 75, 150, 300, 500 years ago, the societal norms were different than they are today. People that dredge up the sins of the distant past or doing no one a service. Most of the injustices that were done have been addressed and life has improved for all involved. Anyone that says different, is either ignorant or willfully obtuse and intent on spreading hate and discontent. Democrats are leading the way in that regard.

Societal norms, eh? That is code for, "Please excuse the racists democrats idolize, like FDR and Karl Marx cuz it was just the norm to be a racist", while actively trying to destroy statues of the Founding Fathers they despise because they were of the wrong party or political persuasion, with the premise they should be cancelled because they were racists and to hell with the societal norms of the day.

This is why I so despise the Left. They are intellectually bankrupt and hopelessly hypocritical, and all to give more power to their precious party.

I think you and I are saying the same thing. I don't agree with the destruction of the monuments to the great men that have gotten us here. I am only paraphrasing your points. My only addition is, at what point do we stop rehashing the injustices of the past and move on. Are we going to obsess on all the people that have been killed unjustly by despots over the history of the world--looking for scapegoats into eternity? At some point we have to recognize that, while not perfect, the US has done more to right the wrongs of the past than any other country on earth and still people try to vilify this great country.

Great men who've gotten us here:
Reagun,1-2 Klintoon,1-2 Bushes,Barry,tRump,Xidin.
You guys vote GREAT

No time for your ignorance. Cancelled

 

[Concerned American]

As reported here...

"Washington state only picks radical BIPOC non-profit organizations to receive federal COVID relief funds

No white-led non-profit organizations were selected to receive federal funds [from the CARES Act - JimH] through the Washington Equity Relief Fund....

The Washington State Department of Commerce (WADOC) hand-selected non-profits to aid in COVID-19 relief through federal funding, selecting only those with radical political agendas. Washington State’s Equity Relief Fund awarded nearly $12 million to 358 non-profits statewide... The organizations they selected are all led by Black Indigenous People of Color and only serve BIPOC communities."

Washington state only picks radical BIPOC non-profit organizations to receive federal COVID relief funds

It would seem to me that this unequal and discriminatory use of federal funds would be illegal based upon the 14th Amendment, Section 1 and the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VI....

14A, Section 1:
"All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. "

Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution - Wikipedia

CRA 64, Title VI:

"SEC. 601. No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

Our Documents - Transcript of Civil Rights Act (1964)

Eastern Washington is applying for statehood.....in Idaho

That could require a vote by the public, and Eastern Washington's trump Nazis don't represent enough of the total state population to make it happen. The trump Nazis fail to understand that total square miles do not make the majority.


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Hey ignoramus, you ought to shut up about things you haven't got a clue about. A large portion of eastern WA belongs to Indigenous peoples that will benefit. You are a clueless moron that has terminal TDS--He's been gone for a month--he is no longer a threat to you. Move on.

 

[NewsVine_Mariyam]

Then there's WA state recently legalizing the possession and use of Meth and Heroin

I think you mean Oregon.

No, Oregon reduced the penalty to next to nothing then Washington one upped them by eliminating any penalty. You can do meth and heroin in both states now.

This is news to me and the reason for my doubt is because even though Washingtonians voted to decriminalize recreational marijuana back in 2014 I think it was, drug possession is still unlawful under federal law and I couldn't find anything that shows anything different although what you're referring to is a bill, not a law, at least not yet:

The new decriminalization measure, which is sponsored by state Reps. Lauren Davis, D-Shoreline, and Kirsten Harris-Talley, D-Seattle, differs from Oregon’s new law in a few ways.​

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For one, the Washington bill wouldn’t impose a $100 fine for drug possession as in Oregon, where possession remains a civil infraction. It would instead refer people to drug recovery programs, mental health treatment or other community-based social service programs, without imposing criminal penalties or fines. ​

​

Right now in Washington state, possession of an illicit controlled substance is a class C felony, punishable by up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. ​

​

"People recover not when we cast them out, but when we bring them in," said Davis, the prime sponsor of House Bill 1499.​

​

The new decriminalization proposal in Washington wouldn’t use revenue from legal marijuana sales to help pay for drug treatment programs and community services, as Oregon’s law does. Instead, the plan’s backers are hoping to get money from the Washington state general fund later this spring, when the Legislature approves a new two-year budget.​

​

Another difference is that the Washington bill wouldn’t immediately specify what amount of a drug would qualify as being for personal use versus for commercial use, which would still be a felony subject to penalties. The specific cutoffs would be worked out in a rule-making process later, should the bill pass.​

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It’s not clear exactly how much the measure would cost. Because the bill is new, legislative staffers have yet to do a fiscal analysis. Davis said she plans to propose new taxes on opioid manufacturers and drug companies to help raise some money to pay for outreach and treatment programs. She said the state could also reinvest some of the money saved by not arresting people and imprisoning them for drug crimes.​

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Proponents of the idea say there are successful diversion programs that the state could work to expand or replicate, including the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) program, which started in Seattle and has become a model across the country. Under the LEAD program, people who commit low-level offenses like drug use, shoplifting or sex work aren’t arrested, but are instead referred to case-management programs to connect them to treatment, housing or other vital services.​

Full article: Washington could become the second state to decriminalize drugs

 

[Jim H - VA USA]

Then there's WA state recently legalizing the possession and use of Meth and Heroin

I think you mean Oregon.

No, Oregon reduced the penalty to next to nothing then Washington one upped them by eliminating any penalty. You can do meth and heroin in both states now.

This is news to me and the reason for my doubt is because even though Washingtonians voted to decriminalize recreational marijuana back in 2014 I think it was, drug possession is still unlawful under federal law and I couldn't find anything that shows anything different although what you're referring to is a bill, not a law, at least not yet:

The new decriminalization measure, which is sponsored by state Reps. Lauren Davis, D-Shoreline, and Kirsten Harris-Talley, D-Seattle, differs from Oregon’s new law in a few ways.​

​

For one, the Washington bill wouldn’t impose a $100 fine for drug possession as in Oregon, where possession remains a civil infraction. It would instead refer people to drug recovery programs, mental health treatment or other community-based social service programs, without imposing criminal penalties or fines. ​

​

Right now in Washington state, possession of an illicit controlled substance is a class C felony, punishable by up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. ​

​

"People recover not when we cast them out, but when we bring them in," said Davis, the prime sponsor of House Bill 1499.​

​

The new decriminalization proposal in Washington wouldn’t use revenue from legal marijuana sales to help pay for drug treatment programs and community services, as Oregon’s law does. Instead, the plan’s backers are hoping to get money from the Washington state general fund later this spring, when the Legislature approves a new two-year budget.​

​

Another difference is that the Washington bill wouldn’t immediately specify what amount of a drug would qualify as being for personal use versus for commercial use, which would still be a felony subject to penalties. The specific cutoffs would be worked out in a rule-making process later, should the bill pass.​

​

It’s not clear exactly how much the measure would cost. Because the bill is new, legislative staffers have yet to do a fiscal analysis. Davis said she plans to propose new taxes on opioid manufacturers and drug companies to help raise some money to pay for outreach and treatment programs. She said the state could also reinvest some of the money saved by not arresting people and imprisoning them for drug crimes.​

​

Proponents of the idea say there are successful diversion programs that the state could work to expand or replicate, including the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) program, which started in Seattle and has become a model across the country. Under the LEAD program, people who commit low-level offenses like drug use, shoplifting or sex work aren’t arrested, but are instead referred to case-management programs to connect them to treatment, housing or other vital services.​

Full article: Washington could become the second state to decriminalize drugs

This just in....


WA Supreme Court legalized drugs, violent criminals will be released early

The Washington State Supreme Court effectively legalized drugs in a stunning and dangerous decision. Thousands of violent felons, like child rapists, could be released as a result.

Rantz: WA Supreme Court legalized drugs, violent criminals will be released early

The WA State Supreme Court effectively legalized drugs in a stunning and dangerous decision. Thousands of violent felons, like child rapists, could be released as a result.

mynorthwest.com

SPD will no longer make arrests for drug possession after state Supreme Court ruling

SPD will no longer make arrests for drug possession after state Supreme Court ruling

Following a landmark state Supreme Court decision, SPD announced Thursday that it will no longer arrest individuals for simple drug possession.

mynorthwest.com

 

[Papageorgio]

As reported here...

"Washington state only picks radical BIPOC non-profit organizations to receive federal COVID relief funds

No white-led non-profit organizations were selected to receive federal funds [from the CARES Act - JimH] through the Washington Equity Relief Fund....

The Washington State Department of Commerce (WADOC) hand-selected non-profits to aid in COVID-19 relief through federal funding, selecting only those with radical political agendas. Washington State’s Equity Relief Fund awarded nearly $12 million to 358 non-profits statewide... The organizations they selected are all led by Black Indigenous People of Color and only serve BIPOC communities."

Washington state only picks radical BIPOC non-profit organizations to receive federal COVID relief funds

It would seem to me that this unequal and discriminatory use of federal funds would be illegal based upon the 14th Amendment, Section 1 and the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VI....

14A, Section 1:
"All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. "

Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution - Wikipedia

CRA 64, Title VI:

"SEC. 601. No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

Our Documents - Transcript of Civil Rights Act (1964)

Eastern Washington is applying for statehood.....in Idaho

That could require a vote by the public, and Eastern Washington's trump Nazis don't represent enough of the total state population to make it happen. The trump Nazis fail to understand that total square miles do not make the majority..

Ohhh, Nazi, the sure fire way to try to win an argument when you absolutely suck at it. You forgot racist!!!! You need to hone skills,

 

[Eric Arthur Blair]

Eastern Washington is applying for statehood.....in Idaho

Eastern Oregon has stated again they want in on that deal too.

Anything to get out of the leftist snares in Salem and Olympia.

The coastal elitist pricks are constantly claiming what a burden the red parts of their states
are as freeloading drags on their woke socialist dystopias.

Yet they hang onto Eastern Washington and Oregon like grim death hangs onto a senior citizen in one
of New York's Cuomo created killing grounds.

 

[FA_Q2]

Thousands of violent felons, like child rapists, could be released as a result.

Uh huh.

Drugs legalized - child rapists now free....

Agree or disagree with the ruling, they hyperbolic nonsense is not necessary.

 

[Jim H - VA USA]

Thousands of violent felons, like child rapists, could be released as a result.

Uh huh.

Drugs legalized - child rapists now free....

Agree or disagree with the ruling, they hyperbolic nonsense is not necessary.

That's a good point. It was a quote from the article. I tend to agree with you, but there is probably a sliver of truth to it.

Thanks for pointing out what is likely a significant exaggeration.

I will note that allegedly violent felons often plea bargain violent crimes down to lower charges, and charges will be dropped if the prosecutor can get a good conviction on some other crime, like felony drug possession, particularly if it will include significant jail time.

Regards,
Jim

 

[FA_Q2]

Thousands of violent felons, like child rapists, could be released as a result.

Uh huh.

Drugs legalized - child rapists now free....

Agree or disagree with the ruling, they hyperbolic nonsense is not necessary.

That's a good point. It was a quote from the article. I tend to agree with you, but there is probably a sliver of truth to it.

Thanks for pointing out what is likely a significant exaggeration.

I will note that allegedly violent felons often plea bargain violent crimes down to lower charges, and charges will be dropped if the prosecutor can get a good conviction on some other crime, like felony drug possession, particularly if it will include significant jail time.

Regards,
Jim

This is true but I am dubious as to haw many of those violent offences are pled down to drug possession charges. Every time I see that claim it is lacking hard statistics to prove that it would be a real problem.

I doubt there is any sliver of truth to the child rapist claim or there would have been a name attached to the claim to parade all over the place and gin up the fear factor of the article.

 

[tyroneweaver]

Eastern Washington is applying for statehood.....in Idaho

Eastern Oregon has stated again they want in on that deal too.

Anything to get out of the leftist snares in Salem and Olympia.

The coastal elitist pricks are constantly claiming what a burden the red parts of their states
are as freeloading drags on their woke socialist dystopias.

Yet they hang onto Eastern Washington and Oregon like grim death hangs onto a senior citizen in one
of New York's Cuomo created killing grounds.

I just assume they stay where they are.
Trojan horse as far as I'm concerned

 

[BluesLegend]

Tax and spend assholes from California invaded and took over Oregon and Washington, millions of the freaks. They rule with an iron fist from just a few western counties, the other 90% of Oregon and Washington just have to suck on it.

 

[Eric Arthur Blair]

I just assume they stay where they are.
Trojan horse as far as I'm concerned

Of course. Eastern Oregon and Washington have floated that balloon many times before without
success, obviously (far Northern California too, for that matter).

But the urge to get away from Inslee and Brown never die and the all red counties East of the mountains
in both states might as well be on Mars to the people in Portland and Seattle who are radically changing
those states not for the better.

 

[AZrailwhale]

Well if the U.S. had not instituted chattel slavery, Jim Crow, "separate but equal", etc. in the first place then it wouldn't have had to correct course although it's not possible to undo the harm caused by the white supremacist laws, polices, court rulings, social mores etc. that they implemented and which devastated the lives of so many black people, the remnants of which are still causing harm today.

The US didn’t institute chattel slavery in North America, the British did. The Southern block of colonies was willing to scuttle American independence over the issue when the Northern colonies tried to ban it. When the North finally gained enough political power to even slightly limit slavery, the South seceded over the issue. If a southerner and Democrat hadn’t assassinated Lincoln and derailed his plans we wouldn’t be having the problems we have today.