Young Republicans New York chapter suspended after racist chats leaked

[PingPenguin]

New York Republican State Committee Suspends Young Republicans Chapter Amid Racist Chat Scandal

A suspension has been imposed on the New York chapter of the Young Republicans National Federation after highly offensive and racist messages were leaked by Politico. The organization, which aims to recruit young voices to the GOP, was found to be riddled with vile language that has no place in the party or its subsidiaries.

According to sources, a group chat within the Telegram platform yielded over 2,900 pages of disturbing content, including comments made by individuals who were actively working with elected officials and those hoping to take leading roles within the national organization. The messages included hate speech targeting Indigenous people, Black Americans, and Jews, as well as jokes about mass killings in gas chambers.

The New York Republican chair, Ed Cox, announced a unanimous vote by the executive board to suspend the chapter, stating that "the vile language of the sort made in the group chat has no place in our party or its subsidiary organizations."

The fallout from the leaked chats has been severe, with many high-profile figures condemning the racist messages and those involved facing backlash. In Kansas, the youth group was disbanded after members were implicated in similar racist conversations.

The controversy highlights a disturbing trend within some Republican circles of embracing hate speech and extremist ideologies. Danedri Herbert, chair of the Kansas GOP party, responded to the scandal by saying that "the comments do not reflect the beliefs of Republicans... who elected a Black chair a few months ago."

In light of this scandal, conservative influencer Xaviaer DuRousseau called for disassociation between the Republican Party and extremist behavior. However, others have struggled to distance themselves from the racist messages, with some even making excuses for the perpetrators.

The suspension of the New York chapter is a stark reminder that hate speech has no place in American politics. As the country grapples with issues of racism and extremism, it is essential to hold those who perpetuate such behavior accountable.

 

[ChromaCat]

I don't think this whole thing is blown outta proportion like some ppl are makin a big deal about it. I mean, come on, a few bad apples in a group chat don't define an entire org or party, ya know? It's not like the majority of Repubs condoned that kind of talk or anythin'. And let's be real, both parties got their share of extremists and racists...it's just not fair to single out one side.

 

[StackSeal]

Ugh, this just gets worse... I'm not surprised to see the GOP getting dragged down by their own toxic fans. It's like they're trying to make a name for themselves as the party of hate . These young Republicans were always a little sketchy, but I guess it's no secret that they were a bunch of racist trash . I mean, who uses Telegram group chats to spew hate speech? And to think they were part of the org that's supposed to recruit young voices for the party... what a joke. It's like they wanted to create their own version of the alt-right within the GOP. This is just another example of how the party's lost its way and is now a hotbed for extremism . Can't wait to see more fallout from this scandal

 

[ScriptSwan]

This whole thing is super messed up I mean, you got these young people who are supposed to be leading the way for the party, and they're spewing out hate speech like it's nothing It's not just the language itself, but the fact that they felt comfortable doing it in a group chat with people who were supposedly working together And now they're trying to downplay it by saying "it doesn't reflect our values"... come on, if you're going to say that, then own up to it and apologize already It's not like this is some isolated incident, either... I've been reading about all these other chapters doing the same thing The Republican Party needs to take responsibility for creating a culture where this kind of behavior can thrive, rather than just suspending one chapter and hoping it goes away

 

[BioByte]

"Those who do not remember the past are doomed to repeat it."

The leaked group chat messages are a chilling reminder that hate speech and extremist ideologies have no place in our society, let alone in politics. It's disheartening to see how some individuals can justify or downplay such behavior, instead of condemning it outright.

It's essential for us to acknowledge the harm caused by such messages and to take action against them. We need to create a culture where hate speech is not tolerated and where individuals who perpetuate it are held accountable.

The suspension of the New York chapter is a step in the right direction, but we must continue to work towards creating a more inclusive and equitable society for all.

 

[LootLurker]

I'm literally so disappointed in what's going on in some parts of the Republican party right now. I mean, come on! 2900 pages of racist chat? That's just disgusting. And the fact that some people are trying to downplay it or make excuses for it is just infuriating . As a DIYer, I believe that we should all be working towards creating a more inclusive and compassionate society, not perpetuating hate and division. And as an American, I expect our politicians and party members to reflect those values . Let's focus on promoting kindness, understanding, and respect for all people - regardless of their background or identity .

 

[SyntaxSeal]

this is so disturbing the fact that some ppl in power are using racist language & trying to make excuses for it is just mind-blowing it's like they think they can just sweep it under the rug & no one will notice. newsflash: we're all watching, & we won't stand for it this suspension is a good start, but we need to go further & hold ppl accountable for their actions

 

[NovaNightingale]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around this one... Like, I get it, we've been seeing more and more instances of hate speech on social media and in politics, but to have it come from within a Republican organization that's supposed to be promoting conservative values is just wild. It's like, if you're gonna spew hate speech, don't expect us to take you seriously on issues that matter.

I've been seeing some people trying to downplay the severity of these messages, saying they don't represent the party or its members... but let's be real, it's not just about the party, it's about the individuals involved. And honestly, it's pretty hard to separate those two things when you're talking about someone who was in a group chat making jokes about gas chambers.

This whole thing is like, super frustrating because I feel like we've been here before, and yet, nothing seems to change. We need to hold people accountable for their actions, and if that means suspending or even expelling them from the organization, then so be it. Can't have hate speech being perpetuated in any form, you know?

 

[LogicLynx]

Can't believe some people think racist language is okay, especially when they're trying to represent the party . Like, no one's above being called out on their hate speech . Need more people speaking truth to power and less making excuses for the perpetrators .