skinheadz
2007-10-01 19:34:10 UTC
DR. PHIL APOLOGIZES
The "Dr. Phil Show" has apologized for falsely stating that a
photo of Justin Barker, the youth beaten up by six Negroes in
Jena, Louisiana, had been posted on the Skinhead website, without
the knowledge or consent of Justin's parents. The host, Phil McGraw,
had charged that the Barkers had been "tricked" by Richard Barrett,
a contributor to the website, which had caused the Barkers to
publicly renounce The Nationalist Movement, which had published
the photo on the Crosstar website, along with a statement by Justin,
at the Barker's behest. A statement issued by Production-Assistant
Emily Bailey of Paramount, producers of the show, said:
"I personally apologize for this error. I am sorry for any inconvenience
this has caused you. At this point, I am doing everything in my
power to have this error fixed. The tapes for today's show have
already been shipped out to air. However, my understanding is that
a follow-up show is scheduled to tape, somewhere in the near future.
At that point, a correction should be made. Currently we are working
on correcting our mistake on the website, as well. I appreciate your
patience and apologize, again. I will keep you updated as we work
to correct this mistake."
In response, Barrett said:
"The main thing is that you are trying to correct it. As for
'Skinheadz' (with a 'Z'), it is not a 'movement' but simply the
trademark and name of the Skinheadz website. There is, of
course, a Skinhead movement, of which the Skinheadz website
[sometimes just called the 'Skinhead' website] is a part. But
Skinheadz makes clear that it is not in association with any
criminal or conspiratorial conduct and closely polices its ranks
to weed any unpatriotic or lawless elements out. The 'leader'
of that site is Travis Golie, 24, and the spokesman is Richie
Rose, 18. As for the 'Skinhead' (no 'Z') movement, some is
organized, some is not. The Skinheadz website promotes
organized activism, conducts public events and undertakes
litigation. It, also, supports, in a general way, the themes of
patriotism, purity, sovereignty and freedom.
"As for 'leaders,' none of whom is 'self-appointed,' as your
current web-page suggests, those might be the ones who
have been elected "Skinhead-of-the-Year," such as Martin
Williams and Jason Henry. There is, also, a "Skinhead
Hall-of-Fame", including Gerald Allen and Travis Golie.
As I mentioned, I am a contributor to the Skinheadz website
and some news-accounts have suggested that I am a 'leader'
in that movement. I am best known, however, as spokesman
for The Nationalist Movement and, perhaps, as a recent
Democratic candidate for Governor of Mississippi. I have
never referred to myself as the 'self-appointed' person your
website claims. If that could be amended and changed, it would
be more-accurate. If you wish to 'appoint' me as a 'leader,'
well, that's a different matter and I can handle that. But, I have
not appointed myself. Let me know when the follow-up will air --
and, of course, there can always be a rematch."
Whether the Barkers will feel that the apology has rectified the
misrepresentation made by Dr. Phil to them and issue an apology
of their own to The Nationalist Movement remains to be seen. But,
Barrett had stated that, if such an apology were tendered, it would be
considered. Meanwhile, Crosstar reluctantly removed Justin's statement,
stating that it did not feel that it could be a "go-between" in giving
moral-support to the Barkers, after the Barkers had misrepresented
them. Barrett added that "once Dr. Phil had been caught in one fib, it
is in line to consider that he has fibbed on so many other things."
McGraw had claimed that the American people do not support
repeal of the Civil Rights Bill, which Barrett has been calling to be
put to a nationwide referendum via a constitutional amendment.
He, also, berated Barrett with the "R" and "W" words, which Barrett
has refused to dignify with a response. WAPT-TV and WLBT-TV had
issued on-air apologies for making similar insinuations.
The Skinhead website is comprised of approximately 98% Skinheads,
in the age-range from fourteen to twenty-four. The Crosstar website
is comprised of approximately 4% Skinheads, the remaining 96%
being largely Nationalists, averaging in age from twenty-five to
forty-five. Adherents to both websites generally consider themselves
to be "Nationalists," who favor indivisible-nationality, majority-rule and
national-sovereignty. Rose pointed out that one may be a Nationalist,
without being a Skinhead. "I call myself a Nationalist Skinhead," he
declared. One may be a Skinhead, without being a Nationalist, although
most Skinheads promote solidarity between those of common
North-European, American, Canadian and Australian heritage. One
may, also, be a Skinhead without shaving one's head. "Skinhead
can be a patriotic state-of-mind," observed Rose.
http://www.skinheadz.com/news/articles/2007/100101.html
Skinheadz
Trademark/service of The Nationalist Movement
skinheadz.com
Not necessarily Skinheadz views
© 2007 Skinheadz
The "Dr. Phil Show" has apologized for falsely stating that a
photo of Justin Barker, the youth beaten up by six Negroes in
Jena, Louisiana, had been posted on the Skinhead website, without
the knowledge or consent of Justin's parents. The host, Phil McGraw,
had charged that the Barkers had been "tricked" by Richard Barrett,
a contributor to the website, which had caused the Barkers to
publicly renounce The Nationalist Movement, which had published
the photo on the Crosstar website, along with a statement by Justin,
at the Barker's behest. A statement issued by Production-Assistant
Emily Bailey of Paramount, producers of the show, said:
"I personally apologize for this error. I am sorry for any inconvenience
this has caused you. At this point, I am doing everything in my
power to have this error fixed. The tapes for today's show have
already been shipped out to air. However, my understanding is that
a follow-up show is scheduled to tape, somewhere in the near future.
At that point, a correction should be made. Currently we are working
on correcting our mistake on the website, as well. I appreciate your
patience and apologize, again. I will keep you updated as we work
to correct this mistake."
In response, Barrett said:
"The main thing is that you are trying to correct it. As for
'Skinheadz' (with a 'Z'), it is not a 'movement' but simply the
trademark and name of the Skinheadz website. There is, of
course, a Skinhead movement, of which the Skinheadz website
[sometimes just called the 'Skinhead' website] is a part. But
Skinheadz makes clear that it is not in association with any
criminal or conspiratorial conduct and closely polices its ranks
to weed any unpatriotic or lawless elements out. The 'leader'
of that site is Travis Golie, 24, and the spokesman is Richie
Rose, 18. As for the 'Skinhead' (no 'Z') movement, some is
organized, some is not. The Skinheadz website promotes
organized activism, conducts public events and undertakes
litigation. It, also, supports, in a general way, the themes of
patriotism, purity, sovereignty and freedom.
"As for 'leaders,' none of whom is 'self-appointed,' as your
current web-page suggests, those might be the ones who
have been elected "Skinhead-of-the-Year," such as Martin
Williams and Jason Henry. There is, also, a "Skinhead
Hall-of-Fame", including Gerald Allen and Travis Golie.
As I mentioned, I am a contributor to the Skinheadz website
and some news-accounts have suggested that I am a 'leader'
in that movement. I am best known, however, as spokesman
for The Nationalist Movement and, perhaps, as a recent
Democratic candidate for Governor of Mississippi. I have
never referred to myself as the 'self-appointed' person your
website claims. If that could be amended and changed, it would
be more-accurate. If you wish to 'appoint' me as a 'leader,'
well, that's a different matter and I can handle that. But, I have
not appointed myself. Let me know when the follow-up will air --
and, of course, there can always be a rematch."
Whether the Barkers will feel that the apology has rectified the
misrepresentation made by Dr. Phil to them and issue an apology
of their own to The Nationalist Movement remains to be seen. But,
Barrett had stated that, if such an apology were tendered, it would be
considered. Meanwhile, Crosstar reluctantly removed Justin's statement,
stating that it did not feel that it could be a "go-between" in giving
moral-support to the Barkers, after the Barkers had misrepresented
them. Barrett added that "once Dr. Phil had been caught in one fib, it
is in line to consider that he has fibbed on so many other things."
McGraw had claimed that the American people do not support
repeal of the Civil Rights Bill, which Barrett has been calling to be
put to a nationwide referendum via a constitutional amendment.
He, also, berated Barrett with the "R" and "W" words, which Barrett
has refused to dignify with a response. WAPT-TV and WLBT-TV had
issued on-air apologies for making similar insinuations.
The Skinhead website is comprised of approximately 98% Skinheads,
in the age-range from fourteen to twenty-four. The Crosstar website
is comprised of approximately 4% Skinheads, the remaining 96%
being largely Nationalists, averaging in age from twenty-five to
forty-five. Adherents to both websites generally consider themselves
to be "Nationalists," who favor indivisible-nationality, majority-rule and
national-sovereignty. Rose pointed out that one may be a Nationalist,
without being a Skinhead. "I call myself a Nationalist Skinhead," he
declared. One may be a Skinhead, without being a Nationalist, although
most Skinheads promote solidarity between those of common
North-European, American, Canadian and Australian heritage. One
may, also, be a Skinhead without shaving one's head. "Skinhead
can be a patriotic state-of-mind," observed Rose.
http://www.skinheadz.com/news/articles/2007/100101.html
Skinheadz
Trademark/service of The Nationalist Movement
skinheadz.com
Not necessarily Skinheadz views
© 2007 Skinheadz