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DESPITE REPEATED DISTORTIONS BY STAR TRIBUNE, PAPER REFUSES TO PRINT FINE FOR CONGRESS REBUTTAL
By Michael B. Brodkorb | September 29, 2006
Minneapolis, Wednesday, September 27, 2006 – After an onslaught of repeated demonstrable distortions by the Star Tribune regarding legitimate questions of Keith Ellison’s associations with groups that preach hate and division, the Fine for Congress Campaign submitted a rebuttal Op/Ed to the paper to correct the record. The paper is refusing to let the Fine campaign be heard. The silenced Op/Ed is attached for your use and distribution.
"Some in the media and on the far Left would like to create the illusion that my criticisms of Ellison’s intimate associations with groups that preach hate and division are somehow about race and religion. It is easier for them to defend the indefensible by deflecting attention away from these associations, both past and present," said 5th District Candidate for Congress Alan Fine.
"As the mainstream candidate in this race, I want to take this opportunity to share with you what some apologists of Keith Ellison would rather you don’t see. Please see the attached [see below] Op/Ed which the Star Tribune is refusing to run."
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Much ink has been spilled on these editorial pages and those of the news sections since the September 12th primary election to create the illusion that my criticisms of Keith Ellison’s fitness to be the 5th Congressional District Congressperson are somehow about race and/or religion. And of course, they are not.
My criticisms of Ellison (which will continue) pertain to his fitness to serve due to the integrity of his own words and actions (past and present) which are, in my opinion, an indictment against his candidacy. Ellison has been a lawmaker with a record of lawlessness. He has a history of intimate associations with individuals and groups that preach division and hate rather than inclusiveness and unity. Moreover, Ellison’s current associations are still questionable and his answers are incomplete. For example, in this campaign, he has taken political contribution from individuals that represent the leadership of a group that leading Democrats like Senators Chuck Schumer and Dick Durbin agree have intimate ties to terrorism.
Separately, we have so many important issues that we face as a district, state and nation. This requires strong leadership, common sense, an inclusive approach, and a refined heart amongst those who represent us. I want to serve in Washington because I care deeply about our future.
In Washington, I will be a strong advocate for the environment and human rights. It is often said that the test of a generation is to leave the next even better off. This isn’t just a statement about economics. We have a responsibility to pass on to our children and grandchildren the gift of true freedom and a healthier environment than the one we have inherited.
Affordable and quality healthcare is one of the most challenging issues of our time. Too often in Washington, partisan politics gets in the way of reasonable reforms. I intend to work across Party lines to help ensure that each and every Minnesota has access to affordable and quality healthcare.
One-size-fits-all education does not work. Background, cultural influence, varying life goals and the variety of learning styles among children necessitates broad curriculum leeway and varying approaches to instruction. Therefore, I support education as a national priority, but primarily with local and parental control.
We were ill equipped and ill informed as we engaged in an armed conflict in Iraq. If we were going to go at all, we should have listened to those on the ground, and entered with stronger international coalitions, broader international support, more troops and a plan to win the peace. We must leave Iraq soon. I recommend that we enlist the support of our allies in reaching this objective while assisting in the long-term stability of the situation, if at all possible.
Internationally, we should continue to build a global vision amongst the nations that seeks an end to war, state-sponsored terrorism, genocide and famine. Moreover, we should stand by our allies and we should never accept political contributions from individuals and organizations that are considered to have associations with terror groups.
There has been an unacceptable increase in crime and violence, especially in the city of Minneapolis. The long-term solution involves giving hope to those who are hopeless through economic development, job creation, education, community work programs and family support programs. But we also must support, both morally and with the proper tools, our dedicated law enforcement. As your Congressperson, you will find strong support for community building, community safety, respect for the law and law enforcement.
I believe we have done a good job keeping a lid on taxes, but we must hold the line on federal spending which includes eliminating pork. In Washington, I will work tirelessly to continue to ease the tax burden, ensure fairness in our tax code, and maximize the effectiveness of government programs while standing strong against runaway spending and deficits.
I am a mainstream voice with a track record of leadership that transcends Party labels. I am both a businessman and teacher, a parent and a native 4th generation Minnesotan. I bring a unique blend of experience to Washington. So, I encourage you, the voters of the 5th Congressional District; Greens, Independents, Democrats and Republicans alike, to look beyond the rhetoric and illusions and join with me in my campaign for Congress. To learn more about my campaign, please visit my website at www.fineforcongress.org.
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September 29th, 2006 at 11:13 am
A great first step by Alan Fine! As soon as I get finished with this I’ll add it to my Kieth Ellison disclosure page http://presslord.com/speech.htm For a good verbal say “Presslord.com” http://presslord.com redirects to my http://soliah.com which has a very prominent link to http://presslord.com/speech.htm
September 29th, 2006 at 11:17 am
This DFL Newsletter (the FORMER newspaper STAR TRIBUNE) may win this NOVEMBER with such propaganda tactics,but IT will be a SHORT LIVED
VICTORY ! This will seriously compromise any credibility they have left as a FAIR,INDEPENDENT
NEWS SOURCE, with their RIGGED POLLS, DAILY SMEARING of the GOP and SLANTED ARTICLES by DFL
HACKS like CONRAD deFIEBRE ( How do you write an article on Peter Hutchinson and the Independence Party, without ONCE mentioning that HE IS a former DFLer!) MCCLATCHY WILL PAY A HEAVY PRICE FOR THIS, because the STRIB’s OVERT BIAS WILL
result in MORE ALTERNATIVE MEDIA COMPETITION FOR THEM !
DFLER
September 29th, 2006 at 11:41 am
The editorial pages try to write new and thought provoking pieces each day. Anyone who doesn’t already understand that Alan Fine is running his campaign on hate, fear and an avoidance of the issues has simply not been paying attention when the media in the cities repeatedly covered this as his plan for the race.
When he says something other than that he hates Keith Ellison, perhaps it will get covered. Does Alan Fine have any positions on any issues? Transportation, education, health care? Is he planning to do anything in congress other than not be Keith Ellison? Voters want to hear what people believe in, not who they are afraid of. We all know that Fine is afraid of Keith Ellison. But this is not a campaign platform. It is simple xenophobia.
I applaud the Strib for not rehashing his hate.
September 29th, 2006 at 12:04 pm
“Xenophobia”
Unreasonable fear or hatred of foreigners or strangers or of that, which is foreign or strange.
Unless that fear is based on history, which Ellison has, nice try Rover, it is time to realize that you and Star Bias paper are ignoring the facts – Ellison’s does have intimate ties to terrorism.
September 29th, 2006 at 12:07 pm
For those keeping score at home…
Use of the word “hate” in Fine’s LTE: 1
Use of the word “hate” in RR’s comment: 3
Which side is preoccupied with hate?
September 29th, 2006 at 12:17 pm
Number of times “hate” is mentioned in RR’s post: 3
Number of times the Strib endorsed Ellison: 0
Number of times Sabo endorsed Ellison: 0
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Let’s talk of Ellison’s hate:
“In Minneapolis, at the event where Ellison shared the stage with him, Khalid [Abdul Muhammad] delivered ‘racist ranting,’ according to a Star Tribune article. ‘If words were swords,’ said the article, ‘the chests of Jews, gays and whites would be pierced.’ ”
“In 1997, Ellison publicly supported Joanne Jackson, executive director of the Minneapolis Initiative Against Racism, after she allegedly stated Jews were ‘among the most racist white people.’”
“Using the name Keith E. Hakim. . . Ellison claimed that splitting America into two nations, with five Southern states set aside for blacks, would be preferable to ‘liberal social programs.’”
Source: http://www.aim.org/guest_column/4899_0_6_0_C/
September 29th, 2006 at 2:31 pm
Some more numbers:
Keith Ellison 70
Tammy Lee 20
Alan Fine 10
September 29th, 2006 at 3:08 pm
Is Fine running against Roving Reporter? Did I miss something?
Number of times Fine mentions a plan? 0
jimJ,
TAKE It eASY!!!!! YOU aRE GOINg to pOp a VEIN, THEN wHO’s POSTS wILL WAKE ME UP In THe MoRNINGS?
September 29th, 2006 at 6:08 pm
Roving, you said:
“When he says something other than that he hates Keith Ellison, perhaps it will get covered. Does Alan Fine have any positions on any issues? Transportation, education, health care?”
I’m glad to be the first one to point out that beyond any doubt, you didn’t read Fine’s editorial before attacking it. And it’s right there, in the post! Come on – is there a reason we should take you seriously when you do that?
September 29th, 2006 at 6:25 pm
Even the Star knows that Fine could win if given a voice. There is not alot of enthusiasm for Elliason around here.