John McCain is the new Barry Goldwater? May 30, 2008
Posted by baxtersbrother2 in Election 2008, Gay Rights, Inspiration, Social Discourse, US Government.Tags: Barry Goldwater, Democrats, Fawell, Gay Rights, Libertarianism, McCain, Republicans, Sandra Day O'Connor
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There is a delusional article from The American Spectator that believes that John McCain is the New Barry Goldwater. This is too far from the truth. McCain assumed Goldwater’s Senate Seat in 1986. The article goes into length about how in 1981, Goldwater was a curmudgeon who had to offer and to the present day, McCain is in that role. Also, it was shown that Goldwater was pro-life.
However, Barry Goldwater was alot more tolerant than John McCain currently is. In 2000, his belief that Pat Robertson and Fawell were “agents of intolerance” was very positive. Barry Goldwater was for Gay Rights, had members of his own family who were gay, and was accepting. One of the best quotes is “You don’t have to be straight to be in the military; you just have to be able to shoot straight.” Goldwater was a libertarian of the west. He had a definite western appeal.
Barry Goldwater supported Sandra Day O’Connor’s nomination to the US Supreme Court without hesitation, while McCain, would probably do what is the best politically. McCain has some great lines though. But Barry Goldwater’s great one liner is a favorite, “Every good Christian ought to kick Falwell right in the ass.” Couldn’t have said it better!
The main difference between McCain and Goldwater is political postering. When concerned about the Religious Rights Influence, Goldwater stood up. “Do not associate my name with anything you do. You are extremists, and you’ve hurt the Republican party much more than the Democrats have.” However, McCain as illustrated in the campaign, only succumbs.
Isn’t Biden Cute? May 15, 2008
Posted by baxtersbrother2 in Election 2008, Social Discourse, US Government.Tags: Barack Obama, Democrats, Iran, Iraq, President Bush, Senator Biden, Terrorism
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Senator Biden is keeping it real again in this posting calling President Bush’s comments accusing Sen. Barack Obama and other Democrats of wanting to appease terrorists “bullshit” and said if the president disagrees so strongly with the idea of talking to Iran then he needs to fire his secretaries of State and Defense. Why couldn’t they use words like that before other conflicts?
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.
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