Michelle Malkin » Black Panther intimidation at the polls?; NBPP: “We will be at the polls in the cities and counties in many states to ensure that the enemy does not sabotage the black vote, which was won through the blood of the martyrs of our people”

Black Panther intimidation at the polls?; NBPP: “We will be at the polls in the cities and counties in many states to ensure that the enemy does not sabotage the black vote, which was won through the blood of the martyrs of our people”

By Michelle Malkin • November 4, 2008 12:25 PM

Reader Steve e-mails: “Just after 12:00 noon, Fox News reported that two black panthers were at one location in Philadelphia “guarding” the doorway to a polling station. One carried a nightstick and confronted a citizen who had gone in to the polling place. That citizen called police (he was interviewed by the Philly correspondent for Fox). The citizen reported that police removed the black panther with the night stick, but the other, who lives in the area, remains near the door.”

The New Black Panther Party said yesterday it would send its members out to the polls to ensure its interests on Election Day:

Minister Najee Muhammad, national field marshal for the New Black Panther Party, and Uhuru Shakur, local chairman of the Atlanta chapter of the party, took turns reading statements from Dr. Malik Shabazz, leader of Black Lawyers for Justice and attorney for the party (yes, that Malik Shabazz)…

…”We will not allow some racists and other angry whites, who are upset over an impending Barack Obama presidential victory, to intimidate blacks at the polls,” Muhammad said. “Most certainly, we cannot allow these racist forces to slaughter our babies or commit other acts of violence against the black population, nor our black president.”

Muhammad added, “We must organize to counter and neutralize these threats using all means at our disposal. This is a great time for our people, and we must ensure that peace prevails for our people.”

Shakur said the New Black Panther Party does not hate white people, but it does not like racist white people who try to harm the black community…

…Shakur added, “We warn you, leave Barack Obama alone and leave our babies alone because black people are a spiritual people and a people who are trying to do right, and we will not hesitate to take up our legal rights of self-defense.”

Shakur said the New Black Panther Party believes the plot that was foiled in Crockett County was not an isolated incident and that the party will do what it can to protect members of the black community on Election Day.

“We will be at the polls in the cities and counties in many states to ensure that the enemy does not sabotage the black vote, which was won through the blood of the martyrs of our people,” he said.

As members of the New Black Panther Party said “Black Power,” Andrew Chirwa, an Alamo resident and native of Malawi in Southern Africa, urged everyone at the press conference to shout “Black Power” together.

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Vid:

Transcript from the FNC report:

FOX: LEVENTHAL (Alleged Black Panthers Voter Intimidation)

JANE SKINNER: breaking election news, we have reports of possible voter intimidation in some way — pennsylvania. republicans saying that two black panthers have been blocking the doorway of one polling locations. rick, what are the details on this? what are you hearing?

RICK LEVENTHAL: i do not even know where to begin, but we have reached a polling place in the city of philadelphia. one of the two black panthers who was allegedly blocking the door is standing right over here, with an accused us of intimidating voters because we were here with a camera and microphone. he did not answer questions, other people here have confirmed that another person in black panther attire was holding a night stick and apparently the concern was that they were intimidating people who were trying to go inside to vote. a republican poll observer actually called the police, the police were here and we miss them, they came and left. that person called the police is here. why don’t you tell us — step down off the curb, if you do not mind. what is going on here?

CITIZEN: we got a phone call that there was intimidation going on. i walked up to the door, two gentlemen in black panther guard, one brandishing a nightstick, standing in front of the door. they closed ranks as i walked up. i am a veteran, that does not scare me. i went inside and found full- watchers, they said they had been here for an hour — i went inside and found poll-watchers, they said that they had said not to let people outside because black people are going to win no matter what. at that point, i spoke to him, we would not get into a fistfight, i said, and i called the police.

LEVENTHAL: the person with the nightstick was escorted away, which i just confirmed inside. but the implication is that you were telling me that the black panthers were there to intimidate white voters from coming to this location?

CITIZEN: anyone who is not going their way, i do not know. someone in front of a polling place with a nightstick, that is intimidating for all voters.

LEVENTHAL: this is the first time i have heard of black panthers being stationed outside of a polling place. the one gentleman who is still here, he is a poll-watcher?

CITIZEN: yes, and he can wear what he wants.

LEVENTHAL: the other person was not allowed to be there with a nice that?

CITIZEN: you cannot stand with a nightstick anywhere, that is a weapon. obviously, you cannot stand around with a weapon menacingly in your hand under any circumstances.

LEVENTHAL: that is situation, as far as we know it. we have heard of other incidents in the city, including voting machines breaking down. we heard of an incident not far from here where far — all three machines broke down. people did wait, most of them. lines have dissipated. i have not made it inside yet, we had a skirmish in front of the door. apparently there is voting going on as well. at this point, apparently anyone who wants to vote here can vote here.

SKINNER: i know that they do not have enough people to man ever falling site, but as far as you understand the police have come and gone. is anyone monitoring in case someone is still hanging around?

LEVENTHAL: well there are poll watchers still standing here, we’ve been to at least a half a dozen polls around here and I haven’t seen any police officers, they don’t want a police presence to intimidate some voters, they did escort one gentleman out of here

SKINNER: It’s true in some places they don’t want police on sight, plenty going on there for you

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#528734

On November 4th, 2008 at 2:06 pm, frostrt said:

On November 4th, 2008 at 1:54 pm, imjustsaying said:
As Forrest Gump would say: Sorry I had a fight in the middle of your black panther party.

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Fried shrimp . . . shrimp gumbo . . . shrimp stew . . .
#528748

On November 4th, 2008 at 2:10 pm, right4life said:

On November 4th, 2008 at 1:56 pm, SalsaNChips

if you don’t have a gun, you better get one…sleep lightly tonight…

and no I am not joking.
#528766

On November 4th, 2008 at 2:14 pm, frostrt said:

On November 4th, 2008 at 1:56 pm, SalsaNChips

On November 4th, 2008 at 2:10 pm, right4life said
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I second that, as far as to say, watch your back. Try not to let anyone intimidate you.
#528773

On November 4th, 2008 at 2:16 pm, ThatSamIAm said:

It will be the Obama supporters starting fires tonight and trashing stores, cars, houses, etc.

Win or lose their will be rioting somewhere. Why? Because they can get away with it. They are the oppressed black. You know how hard it is in 2008 for blacks. They just have to get out their frustrations from all you white people that take their opportunites.

It’s all bullcrap excuses. They take no responsibility for anything to say or do. I didn’t believe that 10 years ago but I see it every day now.
#528781

On November 4th, 2008 at 2:18 pm, SalsaNChips said:

Not to worry, have memberships in the NRA, TSRA, GOA and GCA and a closet Sentry safe with the appropriate goods. Will open and select the correct tool when I get home this evening.
#528789

On November 4th, 2008 at 2:21 pm, jbh45 said:

I wonder which nut-crazed, LA liberal greenies will be outraged by the carbon footprint that a burning Compton, Inglewood, and Wats will have on the environment? ‘Ya think any of them lefty LA environmental nazis will speak out against it?

Uh, doubt it.
#528794

On November 4th, 2008 at 2:23 pm, right4life said:

They are the oppressed black. You know how hard it is in 2008 for blacks. They just have to get out their frustrations from all you white people that take their opportunites.

my GLOCK is an oppressed black gun!! so it may have to take it’s frustrations out on those taking their frustrations out…
#528797

On November 4th, 2008 at 2:24 pm, dadinseattle said:

#84Win or lose their will be rioting somewhere. Why? Because they can get away with it. They are the oppressed black. You know how hard it is in 2008 for blacks. They just have to get out their frustrations from all you white people that take their opportunites.

My advise- get out of urban areas-
if “the one” wins insane chaos ensues
if “the one” loses insane and angry chaos ensues
#528830

On November 4th, 2008 at 2:35 pm, tre said:

On November 4th, 2008 at 2:23 pm, right4life said:
my GLOCK is an oppressed black gun!! so it may have to take it’s frustrations out on those taking their frustrations out…

Right4Life, my S&W Model 66 .357 Magnum is silver, so it’s a RAAAAACIST gun!
#528842

On November 4th, 2008 at 2:40 pm, jrgdds said:

What would the police and MSM have done had the “Poll Watchers” had a lighter complexion and been wearing white sheets and hoods?
#528848

On November 4th, 2008 at 2:41 pm, ironman said:

You want to know just how moronic the Obama supporters are?

http://www.bpmdeejays.com/upload/hs_sal_in_Harlem_100108.mp3
#528856

On November 4th, 2008 at 2:45 pm, latinconservative said:

#31 Mistressbutch first sensible thing you said but guess what i still dont like your troll ass !!!
#528877

On November 4th, 2008 at 2:53 pm, hawkeye54 said:

On November 4th, 2008 at 2:41 pm, ironman said:
You want to know just how moronic the Obama supporters are?

Hmmm, “moronic Obama supporters”,

Truly an oxymoron:)
#528878

On November 4th, 2008 at 2:53 pm, rightisright said:

On November 4th, 2008 at 2:41 pm, ironman

Thank you for the link, is that eye opening or what? These people think Odumbo is pro life and he wants to stay in Iraq and no problem with Sarah being his v.p. I don’t think the liberal gubermant schools teach that kind of stupidity, course I could be wrong. Sorry to say looks racist to me, tell me no, can’t be in America. /sar.

Believe it was Lee Elder(he’s black if you didn’t know) that said blacks in America should be glad they live here, no other place in the world is better for them than here.
#528898

On November 4th, 2008 at 3:04 pm, drivingjack said:

NBPP: “We will be at the polls in the cities and counties in many states to ensure that the enemy does not sabotage the black vote, which was won through the blood of the martyrs of our people”

If this was a Nazi skinhead saying this the ACLU would be all over it. I guess those liberal lawyers are having white guilt.
#528931

On November 4th, 2008 at 3:21 pm, CrazyFool said:

YUP – this is going to win Bambi lots and lots of votes. Not to mention skew the ‘exit polling’ as people lie to avoid getting the nightstick.

Muhammad said. “Most certainly, we cannot allow these racist forces to slaughter our babies or …

I bet he also supports Planned Parenthood too. After all he’s named after someone (Profit Mohammad) who thought blacks had the heart of a donkey and was only good for being slaves…..
(HE said it!)
#528939

On November 4th, 2008 at 3:29 pm, thetoysurgeon said:

Welcome to the “black gun club”
#528944

On November 4th, 2008 at 3:32 pm, ironman said:

On November 4th, 2008 at 2:53 pm, rightisright said:

Believe it was Lee Elder(he’s black if you didn’t know) that said blacks in America should be glad they live here, no other place in the world is better for them than here.

That’s right…even in the history of the African slave trade,only some 5% of the slaves were actually brought to America where most were taken to the Carribean/West Indies plantations.The Arabs captured many MANY times more African slaves and brutalized them beyond belief.Family units were broken up,the males were castrated,children used for sex.The attrition rate under the Arabs were as much as 80%!

And yet,America is blamed as the total embodiment of slavery and the slave trade.

ALL Americans should thank God every day for our lives,our freedoms and our great nation.We have truly been blessed with so much.
#528966

On November 4th, 2008 at 3:42 pm, ajmontana said:

oh c’mon they were just the first team in for the castro motorcade so he could get in to vote.
#529006

On November 4th, 2008 at 4:06 pm, Common Sense said:

“Most certainly, we cannot allow these racist forces to slaughter our babies or commit other acts of violence against the black population, nor our black president.”

They not only slaughter their own babies like many other posters have noted, they commit acts of violence against each other. I don’t think I’ve heard of any white gangs out there going after the black population. It’s mostly black on black, or hispanic on black. They’re committing genocide on themselves.
#529050

On November 4th, 2008 at 4:25 pm, SoCal said:

“Most certainly, we cannot allow these racist forces to slaughter our babies or commit other acts of violence against the black population, nor our black president.”

How many black “mistakes” are aborted a year??
#529107

On November 4th, 2008 at 4:56 pm, spackle said:

When was the last time you saw a white guy intimidate a black guy about anything? What a fantasy world these morons live in.
#529127

On November 4th, 2008 at 5:06 pm, SCTeacher said:

The intimidation in Philadelphia foreshadows future events, regardless of the outcome of the election. I teach at a large, suburban high school in South Carolina. Yesterday, while on hall duty, I overheard two black students say that when Obama wins, “The white people will pay.” Isn’t it interesting how it’s okay for minorities to make racist comments but heaven forbid anyone else do the same?
#529166

On November 4th, 2008 at 5:24 pm, Viper1 said:

Black Panther intimidation at the polls?; NBPP: “We will be at the polls in the cities and counties in many states to ensure that the enemy does not sabotage the black vote, which was won through the blood of the martyrs of our people”

There clearly hasnt been enough blood of your stinkin martyrs spilled.

Obamas Jackbooted thugs coming to a city near you.
#529222

On November 4th, 2008 at 5:43 pm, mike.musculus said:

#93
On November 4th, 2008 at 2:53 pm, hawkeye54 said:

On November 4th, 2008 at 2:41 pm, ironman said:

Hmmm, moronic Obama supporters, &
Truly an oxymoron:)

Expect a ticket & fine from the Department of Redundent Redundencies Department…
#529270

On November 4th, 2008 at 5:57 pm, Chard402003 said:

The hypocrisy of it all. Because this guy is a black thug, its no big deal. If there were some white thug outside the polling place in South Central LA it would be a national crisis. If you’re white, I guess your vote doesn’t count. Shame, they’ll put the civil rights movement back 100 years if they keep it up.
#529371

On November 4th, 2008 at 6:31 pm, Chard402003 said:

They don’t hate white people? I guess, just say anything. The bigger the lie, the harder it is to disprove.
#530965

On November 5th, 2008 at 1:31 am, joao1960 said:

Dear Leader is going to contract the National Citizen Patrol out to the Black Panthers.
#531123

On November 5th, 2008 at 3:51 am, Bogtrotter said:

“….we cannot allow these racist forces to slaughter our babies….”

Just a wee tad over the top, don’tcha think?