Hubert Humphrey promised that the Civil Rights Act would not lead to reverse discrimination. He lied because that is what leftards do.
AI OverviewHubert Humphrey, while a strong advocate for civil rights, also made statements about the dangers of "reverse discrimination" and preferences. Wikipedia says, the Senate floor manager for the 1964 Civil Rights Act, declared that the bill "would prohibit preferential treatment for any particular group," and famously added, "I will eat my hat if this leads to racial quotas". This statement reflects his concerns about the potential for the legislation to be used to discriminate against the majority rather than protecting minority groups.
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"I can't believe this had to be litigated"
And yet here we are.
New amendment should be if you lose 9-0 at the Supreme Court, you are sent to Gitmo forever.
Wait are we sure this isn't just another example of "grievance politics" with white males?
@WhiteAssCrackerHonkeyDawg, true?
Hubert Humphrey promised that the Civil Rights Act would not lead to reverse discrimination. He lied because that is what leftards do.
AI Overview
Hubert Humphrey, while a strong advocate for civil rights, also made statements about the dangers of "reverse discrimination" and preferences. Wikipedia says, the Senate floor manager for the 1964 Civil Rights Act, declared that the bill "would prohibit preferential treatment for any particular group," and famously added,
"I will eat my hat if this leads to racial quotas".
This statement reflects his concerns about the potential for the legislation to be used to discriminate against the majority rather than protecting minority groups.
Gasbag says, "Dump the Hump!"
Very topical, Doughboy.
It is
Don't do your own research though