GENEVA – Alleged racism in the U.S. has “alarmed” a committee at the United Nations, prompting the body to call out the world’s greatest nation to do more to combat the supposed epidemic of hate and violence.
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) has called on the Government of the United States of America, as well as high-level politicians and public officials, to unequivocally and unconditionally reject and condemn racist hate speech and crimes in Charlottesville and throughout the country.
In a decision issued under its ‘early warning and urgent action’ procedure, the Committee — which monitors implementation of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination* — stated “there should be no place in the world for racist white supremacist ideas or any similar ideologies that reject the core human rights principles of human dignity and equality.”
“We are alarmed by the racist demonstrations, with overtly racist slogans, chants and salutes by white nationalists, neo-Nazis, and the Ku Klux Klan, promoting white supremacy and inciting racial discrimination and hatred”, said CERD Chairperson Anastasia Crickley.
In addition to the criminal investigation of the individual who ploughed his car into a crowd of peaceful protestors killing Ms. Heather Heyer, the UN experts asked the US authorities to undertake concrete measures “to address the root causes of the proliferation of such racist manifestations.”
“We call on the US Government to investigate thoroughly the phenomenon of racial discrimination targeting, in particular, people of African descent, ethnic or ethno-religious minorities, and migrants,” added Ms. Crickley.
Acting under its early warning procedure, CERD also called on the US to ensure that the rights to freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly are not exercised with the aim of destroying or denying the rights and freedoms of others. It also asked US to provide the necessary guarantees so that such rights are not misused to promote racist hate speech and racist crimes.
Locally, the issue has reared its ugly head in Mason City as recently as last year, when racism and “kooks” were blamed for chasing away a gargantuan hog kill plant in Mason City, a charge made by Dr. Ron Prestage and echoed by smell-sense-deficient councilwoman Janet Solberg in quotes to the Des Moines Register. Solberg was never able to substantiate her claim of racism after her emails were scanned for evidence, and she was called upon to resign for her attacks on citizens. Back in 2011, vandals struck a Mason City home where African-Americans lived and left disgusting, racist words on the front of the house in spray paint.
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When all else fails…. and you want to generate a little controversy, publish an unflattering picture of your Solberg blow up doll. Matt sure knows his audience.
This is absolutely the worst website I visit. It’s like a time warp back to the geocities “build your own website” days of yore. Do people actually subscribe to this rag? Of course they don’t. They generate a penny per click for the abusive publisher.
If you dislike it so much why don’t you do yourself (and us) a favor and just stay away. Your comments are not believable anyway. We just laugh at you.
If you dislike it so much why don’t you do yourself (and us) a favor and just stay away. Your comments are not believable anyway. We just laugh at you.
Did you know that the UN was responsible for making pot illegal in the United States – Dump the now corrupt organization – Its become NWO. No offense to Solberg – she is just a liberal – lots of them roaming around looking for direction.
“Did you know that the UN was responsible for making pot illegal in the United States”
Did you know that you are a dumbass?
Ha, ha they are referring to the “hired protestors”, if this is truly/true/Emet of their concerned hearts why is there a statue of Stalin who murdered 60 plus million people according to their records and statue of Albert Pike who was a Grand Master Mason and a KKK member, also there was a senator who was openly a KKK member he is passed away now yet he was in politics for decades no mention of this,
I find it interesting that the publisher of this “national Enquirer” style news source places a photo of Solberg here because of her past statements connected to UN topic of racism that surfaced during city council business. Is it placed here by the publisher to invite belittling of her because she beat out said publisher for the city council seat a few years back? Does it represents a form of bullying trying to shame her? Now I’m wondering if a photo of the publisher will accompany stories of domestic abuse when articles are published on that topic in the future? Hmmm. . . . . . .
Trump would certainly label the publisher of this blog site at “bad hombre” AND…CENSORSHIP!
Are Nada Racist and Badacious Sisters? Brothers? Other? Same person?
The mental gymnastics of the Trump supporters is a sight to behold!
At least you are finally admitting there are people that are smarter than you. He he he.
Convincing yourself to believe in “alternative facts” doesn’t make you more intelligent. It makes you wrong.
As a certifiable LIB I’m guessing you must be an expert in “convincing yourself to believe in alternative facts”.
Should be exciting day tomorrow when the Antifia demorats confront the Peace and Patriot rally – Time for the patriots to step up and kick some azz !
By “patriots” you of course mean Nazi and KKK members right? Those true Americans giving the Nazi salute and flying the Confederate Flag at the “freedom” rallies?
Believe it or not – Manly city council passed this same agenda at THEIR last city council meeting – believe also past criminal records are not to be considered ??? Who in the hell voted for these left wingers/phoneys ?
Guilty as charged. Won’t see them from me anymore. I can only change myself but it is my hope that other will help me set the example.
The U.N. needs to mind it’s own business and stay the hell out of our country. They should be shut down in New York and kicked out. Worthless organization that just cost us billions and does nothing.
The crux of the article was about RACISM. From my perspective I have found the Democratic Party using Race as a political issue to get people to vote for their platform and candidates.
Since the Democrats have been using the race card in their politics, race relations in America have sunk to a new low. I do not hear Republicans using race to agitate voters. (No President Trump and the Republicans are not to blame in Charlottsville either, so don’t bother going there.)
In reality the hate in America is being promoted by the Agenda Driven Media and the liberal left wing groups funded by George Soros who has wants New World Order. Sadly they have taken over the Democratic Party.
I look forward to the time the Democratic Party abandons their racist agenda and works to stop the division politics.
And yet the Nazi’s and KKK all love Trump? Why is that do you suppose?
If you really want to wipe out reminders of racism, slavery, segregation, white supremacy and nazyism we should get rid of the Democratic Party.
They are being paid! It really is that simple.
It’s about time you come to your senses and realize that the subversive elements starting all the trouble are purposeful. While there are some uninformed followers of the Antifa, KKK, Neo-Nazi’s, these groups are funded and encouraged by the political left.
Make no mistake, President Trump doesn’t support any of these groups. Just because some idiot claims allegiance doesn’t make them credible. To indicate that President Trump does is nothing more than smear, hate, and propaganda.
I really get tired of you always stating that the Democrats are to blame for every problem this country has. You seem to believe that only right wing conservatives have worthwhile ideas and that they are above reproach. You seem to believe every personal who espouses Democratic principles is a communist/socialist/antifa/blm/racist/terrorist supporting peryouson. You have many friends? Do any of them vote Democratic? If they do, I am sure they would love to hear your views. If you don’t have any friends who vote Democratic, why not? Nearly 70% of the registered voters in Iowa are either Democratic or No Political party. There are slightly more registered Republicans than Democratic but not many.GO spout your conspiracy theories in your closet. By the way, Trump said there were very fine people on both sides – the KKK and white supremacists were one side. Do you know any of those “very fine people”?
Just you. And the Democrats get the blame because they are the cause!
The comments about Councillady Solberg are way out of line. While I am not a supporter, I find you folks that put such vile comments about Ms. Solberg on here lower than whale shit.
You have perfectly described many who post here. A sick and sad commentary on who they are rather than who and what they criticise. Too bad this venue has evolved into a public urinal.
It’s time we change that and set personal boundaries when commenting on an issues.
I refuse to watch Saturday Night Live for the same reason. Humor and satire is one thing but when you use any form of Media to bully anyone for political reasons is nothing short of cruel.
I immediately tune you out!
Hypocrisy much there Watchdog
Just two examples out of scores of your personal attacks on people.
Watchdog July 2, 2017 at 1:33 am
Paul Pate is dumber than a box of rocks
Watchdog June 3, 2017 at 6:16 am
Willie Pickel is a political hack!
Guilty as charged. Won’t see them from me anymore. I can only change myself but it is my hope that other will help me set the example.
^^
Don’t agree with you much on anything Watchdog, but well said & I respect that.
Me thinks that I need to work on that as well.
I have converted many of my liberal friends. I am a member of the Cynic Party (although I do start every day with a feeling of hope). I support President Trump because America has been living on borrowed money and his agenda will “create” new money.
I used to be a Democrat but historically my income and purchasing power always went up when Republicans were successful and down when the Democrats were. I also realized that the Democrats are just as aligned with Wall Street and Big Money as the Republicans so I threw out that yardstick long ago.
Abortion has put our work force in the garbage can and both parties want to import workers. Not in favor of that either.
Trump’s America First agenda makes sense to me! I could care less about all the media hal-la-ba-loo and smearing.
Yes, Janet Solberg is a “real winner” allright. She has worked in numerous communities in NI and now works in Nora springs because no company in Mason City is willing to hire her. How flawed she is.
http://decisions.iowaworkforce.org/ui/2005/00564.b.pdf
Solberg is about as ignorant & clueless as any one person can get.
C’mon 4th ward, almost anyone would be better than the dimwit Solberg to represent you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvzKqEUwZdk
Janet Solberg is the ultimate idiot, the consummate dumbass if you will. Without a doubt, Janet Solberg is the stupidest person to have ever sat on the Mason City Council.
Most of the time she sits there like a bump on a log and when she does say something it is incredibly feebleminded, ignorant and downright moronic.
She was fired back in 2005 from Mason City All Risk insurance (Discharged for misconduct violating company policy numerous times).
Then being the dumbass that she is, she sued for unemployment but the court in its wisdom told her to kiss off.
She needs to go and go very soon.
put your name on the ballot then, let’s see how a smartass like yourself does
Beyond any doubt, he or she would do better than that imbecile and dimwit Janet Solberg, and definitely better than your sorry pathetic ass.
well, let’s get your sorry ass on the ballot too. it takes real courage to sit here and belittle someone who put their name on a ballot and got elected. even if she wasn’t great at it she still has more courage than you will ever have. you must be a typical mason city resident, smartass mouth but no balls to back it up
Feeble attempt there numbnuts.
You just acknowledged that Janet Solberg is a complete failure, yet you pull some BS rhetoric put of your nether regions.
It is you and your ilk that is the reason that an idiot like Solberg is even on the City Council.
You may want to consider pulling you head out of your ass and growing a pair.
Anyone that defends Solberg is one serious dumbass.
Oh…shit
UN, by her facial expresion
I thought she was representing The UK
More likely an anal blockage??