Alot of developments/political things happened over the weekend. June 2, 2008
Posted by baxtersbrother2 in Election 2008, Fiscal, Illinois, Race Relations, The press, US Government.Tags: Barack Obama, Bob Dole, DNC, Election 2008, Former Press Secretary Scott McClellan, Frank Rich, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Puerto Rico Primary, RNC, South Dakota Primary
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There was a lot of political things that completely happened over the weekend.
Well, we determined how the States of Michigan and Florida would count in The Democratic Primaries. Even though the primaries were held in January, we finally determined how this would work. And, all the hype was one of the most stupidest things in political discourse. When everything was planned out, everyone wanted to be viewed (The States) in the same lights as Iowa & New Hampshire. We thought that the primary was going to be finalized by the National Super Tuesday on February 5th and Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton would be the nominee. So much for that. Here is the press release from the DNC. Is the primary over? No. Hillary Clinton won the Puerto Rico Primary by a decisive margin and there are two primaries tomorrow. Will it make a difference? Maybe yes, because of the “Super-delegates” concept, ( you know Next to the Super duper delegates, etc). There is another thing that no one has noticed. No one has caught up on here? When was the last time besides 2008, did we pay attention to the Puerto Rico Primary or the South Dakota Primary? Seriously? The answer is Never. Or Once in a Generation. The Democrats are imploring a 50 state strategy and it was important because of all the media hype that she continue. Besides Ego, that is why Hillary Rodham Clinton chose to stay in. But, by Wednesday. It is over. To Harold Ickes, Mrs Clinton’s campaign manager when the decision was made, “GROW UP!” We need to see what is in the best interest of the country and have a general election debate. Not a Hillary and Barry show.
The second thing is the book by Former Press Secretary Scott McClellan. And, yes, the authors of this blog have actually purchased this book. Originally, the claims were laughable but actually reading the book, there is substance. Former Senator Bob Dole, a statesman who this blog is always a fan, went to a pissy child-like rant. However, NO ONE is discussing the merits of the book, only personally attacking. Now, this blog still thinks that the “I was tricked, I am the victim strategy is just stupid.” The merits of the book were not even discussed. Frank Rich goes into detail here. It was damaging for McClellan to go into detail, but I do not think that It will be hugely influencial on Election 2008. McCain is Not President Bush. Iraq has really changed the political discourse.
The third event was that Barack Obama Quit Trinity United Church in Chicago. This is a non-event that gets turned into an event. On Hannity’s America last night on Fox News, it was interesting of how Hannity was trying to label Barack Obama as a “radical.” But, time will tell. But the story is getting old, and if there is not more of a substantive argument, then by election day, the statement will be ” I quit the church, this is re-hashing of old issues, people are living in the past.”
Will Whites Vote for Obama and why do we need to still ask this question? May 13, 2008
Posted by baxtersbrother2 in Election 2008, Personal Growth, Race Relations, The press, Uncategorized.Tags: Barack Obama, Democrats, Edward Brooke, GOP, MLK, Obama, Political Correctness, Race, Race-bating, Relations, Reverend Wright, Willie Horton
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There is an article in The New Republic Magazine that addresses an issue that I personally think that society should not have as an issue. That is, “Will Whites Vote for Obama?” Why after all these years, do we need the divisions of race. Race issues have dominated this primary season and quite frankly, it has gotten old. Previously this blog has addressed this during the Reverand Wright issue and potential underlying issues of race-bating. here. here. & here. Now, many bloggers do not have a tribute page concerning Dr Martin Luther King on their blog: here, or know who Edward Brooke is besides what has been recently reported. It is a rarity to say the least.
There is enough blame to go around. However, the GOP has used racist tactics to scare voters during the 1988 Election (i.e. Willie Horton). Most recently tactics have been used in the Tenn Senate Race in 2006 against Rep Harold Ford. However, Democrats are just as guilty. They take advantage of their African American constituency by promising the world and failing to deliver. It is unforgettable when Toni Morrison called Pres. Bill Clinton “Our First Black President.” That is just as bad.
A dialogue needs to happen in this nation regarding race. A fine example of this was in the movie, “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner.” Below is the original trailer.
Though old, I think that the point is well established here. Personally, I think that we need to just have a low tolerance for stupidity. Though many say that this is “Being Politically Correct.” The reason why I posted the “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner.”trailer is to show where we were at 40 years ago in America. Though there has been decent strides, we still have to have to bring race into the conversation.
This is not an endorsement of Barack Obama. When this blogger votes, I will evaluate what I think is in the best interest of the nation. That is it. No extra issues. More Americans need to follow this pattern, otherwise, we will still have this debate in another 40 years.
Mr Obama and Rev Wright. April 30, 2008
Posted by baxtersbrother2 in Election 2008, Race Relations, Social Discourse, US Government.Tags: Barack Obama, NY Times, Race Relations, Racism in America., Wright
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Why do we give a rats ass about Jerimiah Wright? The NYTimes completely gets it wrong in todays lead editorial. We as a society, have designated too much time to this stupid issue. Reverand Wright has said stupid things. And, like most politicians, Barack Obama distanced himself from it. They made the leap that these type of commercials will be used, that “Mr McCain has not tried hard enough to stop a race-bating commercial–complete with video of Mr Wright–that is being run in against Mr Obama in North Carolina.” Well, NO One can help stupid people and I hate this race-bating crap, but more and more people will see it for what it is. More people, will reject this for what it is: racism. We need a healthy conversation about racial issues, but this is not helping, but could make the divide larger.
The media event of Reverand Wright April 30, 2008
Posted by baxtersbrother2 in Election 2008, Race Relations, The press.Tags: Barack Obama, Election 2008, Faith, Freedom, NAACP, National Press Club, PBS, Religion, Rev Wright
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Well, you can not help but notice that Barack Obama’s former pastor, The Reverand Jerimiah Wright is EVERYWHERE! EVERYWHERE!
First there was the insightful interview with Bill Moyers where Dr Wright actually appears rational
Then, of course, Reverand Wright spoke in front of the NAACP in Detroit. He actually appeared off kilter.
Then, he appeared at the National Press Club and quite frankly, in a packed crowd, appeared flippant, and just not positive.
Now, this blogger has been more accepting amongst collegues, because many caucasian people do not understand how people of other races and faiths worship. There was definitely some definite race bating on Fox News. This does NOT help in defining Barack Obama, or does not give any credience to how Barack Obama makes decisions. I know that Rev. Wright is an extremely intelligent leader of the community. Barack Obama is doing everything and anything to distance himself from the Reverand. One question: What the hell does this have to do with the current issues of the day? McCain sought after endorsements from Anti-Catholic and Anti-Semetic ministers, but we have not dragged this out. What is becoming more and more clear is that we would not be having this discussion if Barack was caucasian. However, given the paradigm of the situation, it will be used as a devisive tool to distract the people.
Issues worth noting: Why Gas is $4 a gallon, Why the economy is having difficulty, Are we winning the war on terror? How are we going to restore liberty and freedom? These are the issues. Not a reverand from Chicago. Lets see Sean Hannity address that!
The more Wright speaks, the more it damages Barack. It is simple as that. Many can not run on their records, so they need a distraction. But, if we want to get “real” let Reverand Wright retire and move on to more important issues of the day.
GOP lost the Youth Vote? April 9, 2008
Posted by baxtersbrother2 in Election 2008, Gay Rights, Race Relations.Tags: AEI, David Frum, Election 2008, Gays, GOP, Ronald Reagan, USA Today
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Hello everyone, I saw this article written by David Frum of AEI and found it interesting from USA Today. The GOP in many younger peoples minds are the party of failure from Iraq and Katrina. They are the party of intolerance from Race relations and intolerant of Gays. It is sad that the party of Ronald Reagan, that was full of optimism and hope, is to this point. People want to be leveled with, not lied to. David comments that the GOP needs to be viewed as potentially addressing the problem of the environment and tolerant of people that are not like them. The election race seems so polarizing that it leads people to be disconnected, and not interesting in hearing people banter. We can do better.
Definitely see a story brewing about McCain/MLK Death: 40 years later April 4, 2008
Posted by baxtersbrother2 in Election 2008, Race Relations, The press, Uncategorized.Tags: McCain, Media Matters, MLK, NPR, Swift-Boating
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Well, in my quest to be fair, Media Matters sent me this email that I thought was interesting. It indicates an ABC Blog, NBC Blog and CBS blog, that McCain is planning to take time off today to honor Dr Martin Luther King in the 40th Anniversity of his Assassination. However, what Media Matters noted was that McCain in 1983, as a Congressman voted against the creation of the holiday and the Governor of Arizona, in 1987, signed an executive order to rescind the holiday. McCain regrets the vote as told in an Meet the Press interview in 1999 but given the extreme sensitivities of this election, it could prove very dramatic. Things have not been reported, but ever since Swift-Boating politics and pulling DUI’s of 30 years ago, mark my words, this will surface.
To be fair, I did read some of the comments on the Media Matters website regarding this post. Some of the comments are horrible, repeat our prejudices and divides.
Dr Martin Luther King was a great man who fought for the civil rights of ALL Americans.
I have also attached the “I have a dream speech” that always makes me cry.
Here is what NPR has to say: Link
In the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, & hope for reconciliation, McCain should address this issue head on! This will play negatively. He should address it, apologize for it and move on.
King and Kerner April 3, 2008
Posted by baxtersbrother2 in Race Relations, Uncategorized.Tags: Brooke, Election 2008, Race Relations, senator
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Former Sen. Edward Brooke ( The first African American to the Senate, From Massachusetts, and a Republican) wrote an enlightening article today in the Washington Post. Senator Brooke is an inspiration to many to say the least, but I think that he really captures what the objectives have been in terms of race relations. As the nation is being divided ( How many times has Jeremiah Wright been on Fox News when most news groups have dropped the issue), on race, it is enlightening to see an article like this. Check it out.
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