The resolution from the South Dakota Republican Party resolutions committee in favor of recognizing Juneteenth failed as one of the last items of business at the State Party convention today.
Resolution #8, as found here on the Republican Party’s convention website, was voted on with little discussion, with opponents such as State Rep. Taffy Howard complaining it would create “a state with one color”…
..and proponents such as State GOP Treasurer Justin Bell arguing in favor of the recognition.
I was one of the votes in favor of it… so I can tell you I’m disappointed, and a bit confused. It was supported by our entire Washington delegation, Governor Noem, and President Trump. But apparently that didn’t matter.
As one of the last two states to recognize it, I can tell you that recognition is coming, no matter those who are choosing to oppose Governor Noem & President Trump on it.
If we can honor St Patrick’s Day, and other days celebrating the heritage and legacy of those who made this country, we can certainly support “the continued nationwide celebration of Juneteenth Independence Day to provide an opportunity for the people of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the United States,” as stated in the resolution.
Was this just recognizing it or favoring making it a national holiday? I never heard about juneteenth until a week ago. All of a sudden everyone is pushing for this.
springer it just designated it, like Father’s Day.
SD GOP showed it true colors. Again. It isn’t even a secret, so spare us the faux surprise.
Why are you hiding?
anonymous at 7:26, all they showed was how nit-picky they can be, starting with “independence Day is July 4,” moving on to “by June 19, 1865 Lincoln had been dead for three months and wasn’t enforcing anything”
and “June 19th was yesterday,” and “didn’t the governor already do that this week so why should we?” and “what about St Patrick’s Day and Cinco de Mayo?”
it would have been funny if it hadn’t been so annoying.
Pat can you list the delegates for the RNC .they didn’t show them very long on zoom
I will when it’s out there… I didn’t have my laptop at that point to capture the info.
I don’t agree with it being called “Independence Day”, call it something else. 4 July is Independence Day.
Well said, Pat. This invites the liberal media to portray the Republican Party, and specifically the South Dakota Republican Party, as racist. Facts don’t matter in the media world of fake news. I’m sad that as a Republican I’ll be painted with that same ink
Ed Randazzo makes a solid point here. I wish this particular motion had been considered *before* so many delegates grew frustrated & [due to technical difficulties] hung up the phone .FWIW, I believe this vote would have gone otherwise in a live convention.
Like many other young republicans, I’m disappointed with this votes’ outcome. 2018 convention was superb. 2020 sucked. Let’s pray for a LIVE convention in 2022.
It’s not a portrayal, it’s the truth.
said the party of plantation owners lol
Then can I state that it’s the truth that all Democrats are immoral, socialist twits?
The resolution was for recognition of Juneteenth as an independentce day. It was brought up that recgntion by itself wasn’t the pribkem, but calling it an independence day was. We have one Independence day and don’t need another. They’re read no anendmendnebt to alter resolution so it failed.
what’s interesting is every time there is a suggestion that a day be designated in honor of something, a chorus of objections comes from people who somehow believe it will obligate them to Do Something on that day.
they are already exhausted by baking cakes for Beanie Babies’ Birthdays, and they don’t want any extra Independence Days which will require them to set off fireworks.
I did support the resolution in favor of Juneteenth recognition It was supported by our Washington delegation, Governor Noem, and President Trump. We honor other days celebrating the heritage and legacy of those who made this country. “The nationwide celebration of Juneteenth Day provides an opportunity for the people of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the USA.”
Who was so politically unsavvy enough to bring the resolution?
For that, I would look at the Resolutions Committee.
I don’t mean to pile on, but I agree. Solid point. Let’s do better.
Another failure squarely on leadership.
I am 100% sure this will come up in the 2021 SD Legislative session with the correct verbiage that everyone should be able to get behind. Juneteenth Freedom or Liberty Day !
For the record I voted for it and in fact voted Yay on every resolution but acknowledge that words mean things and using Independence for any other occasion than that which the 13 original colonies used in declaring the new America’s independence from Britain does seem a bit indifferent. But July 4th is really two days after the new Continental Congress actually declared Independence. That happened on July 2nd, 1776.
Charlie, a more correct term would be “Emancipation Day,” but thanks to public education that word is too arcane for most folks,
Most teenagers and people in my area know the definition of emancipation. I’d suggest it isn’t about public education. Your narcissism, believing you’re some how smarter than others because you know the definition of a few words. Come on man! Be better and do better.
How do you know that most people in your area (what is your area?) know the definition of “emancipation”? Did you take a poll or something or is your “knowledge” anecdotal?
By the way, I’m not Anon 3:19.
Yes it would be anecdotal, but no more than someone claiming the word emancipation has became arcane to most people because of public education.
Unforced Error and just dumb not to recognize this. While I admit I was not aware of this Forgotten day in History, I think we should recognize it. Far to often Republicans will not budge on items which dont cost much but, denying them costs you more in the end. We have tons of days we recognize that are far less Trivial such as Columbus day, who didnt even discover America, or Presidents Day.pfff. I am not saying this to capitulate the Left but, we should do a better job of recognizing this segment of the population as well as help to heal as at least acknowledge it.
This stunt was nothing more than an exercise in virtue-signaling. Look at Ed Randazzo’s comment as evidence. He wanted this to pass, not because he supported it, but because he is afraid of how not supporting it will make him look. Truly pathetic that so many in the GOP are more afraid of what others might think than they are concerned with being men and women of integrity.
What about not supporting the bill says integrity to you?
Supporting the measure because you agree with it is an act of integrity.
Supporting the measure because you’re afraid of what people will think of you do not is a cowardly act devoid of integrity.
A quick check here: https://nationaltoday.com/june-holidays/amp/
reveals that June 19th is also International Box Day, National Garfield the Cat Day and National Martini Day. Does anybody care?
It doesn’t cost you anything to acknowledge that other people are celebrating something, even if you don’t care about it.
The virtue signaling came from the people who voted against this.