Never let it be said that I do not pay attention to the tradidions and symbols of the South. Beyond my rememberance of Rosewood, The Tuskegee Experiments, Jim Crow laws and similar events and actions there are my multiple posts about slavery and reparations (found at Vass and here).
But there are other symbols of the old south that some want to remember with the same fondness and romanticism as found in stories about knights or Ancient Rome or movies about the wild west and indians. Key in that remastered, highly editied, fictional South is the flag - a symbol of a world built upon and sustained by a denial of humanity and a willful diregard for life. The Confederate Flag is everything that the South was, a corrupt ugly crude beastial repressed offense to the mind and soul.
But these are my thoughts.
Stephen Colbert has his own way of looking at the Confederate Flag and what it stands for. What do you think?
For those that missed the surprising, and highly politically motivated, appearance of Senator Hillary Clinton on The O’Reilly Factor I present the first of four videos of the interview.
This is a powerful speech, and could be what helps to create history. Do you think it will usher in a new age of Camelot, a different better path for America? Ted Kennedy does.
Taking a moment to reflect on the Presidential race, all of the comments debate and punditry that has gone on since the beginning of the year, I was sitting back and remembered something. The television show, The West Wing, had probably the best debates and political competition I have ever experienced in 40 years of my life.
Taking a scene from that show, I want to share a thought that I think is very important in the division among conservatives, liberals, democrats, republicans and everyone else in the nation right now.
This is an example of base, derogatory, humorless, filth on the internet and television. As bad as some campaigns or political debates may be these days, this goes one step lower. It is the equal of the MoveOn.org ad and leaves me saddened that our national politics have fallen to the level of refuse.
You can see the video here, and tell me if you agree. I will be discussing it more indepth at Presidential Race Blog.
The President of Iran was allowed to speak at Columbia College yesterday. There were protests, and he was asked tough questions. He ignored the protest, and avoided answers to the questions.
So what was the net effect? Soundbites on an international level, edited by those not favorable to the United States, can show how America bends to minor countries like Iran.
It wasn’t worth it. At least he didn’t get to place a wreath for the terrorists that died at the Towers.
State Police Maj. Scott Pare, the commanding officer at the airport told the Associated Press, “”She’s extremely lucky she followed the instructions or deadly force would have been used and she’s lucky to be in a cell as opposed to the morgue.”
Sorry, I’m no racist but why does it seem that people like Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson show up everywhere where there is a current event of racial tension?
I’m no racist but I’ve never heard of the Reverends showing up at the casket of black military personnel coming back from Iraq in a coffin.
I’ve never heard of the Reverends showing up when a young black man gets shot by drug dealers in Chicago.But, get shot by a cop or get jailed in Lousiana with racial tensions flying and you’re sure to see the Reverends.
One of my associates said to me that’s because they want press on these types of issues but they do show up to others. If that’s the case, that’s sad. Why is a cop shooting so much more important than getting shot by a drug dealer?
As life continues, news on the MoveOn.org smear of General Petraeus is being lessened. But what sticks in my mind is one comment by Senator John McCain. Regardless of your political leanings, you have to consider it.
Sen. McCain essentially stated (I am paraphrasing as I cannot find this quote, but have seen this reported on several news stations)
It’s disgraceful, it’s got to be retracted and condemned by the Democrats. If they cannot stand up to MoveOn.org how do they expect to stand up to the threats against this nation.
Let’s just say for entertainment purposes that Radomski was offered 3 months off his sentence for every name that he gives to George Mitchell whose team is leading the investigation into steroids for Major League Baseball. I’d bet that he would walk free
Obama wants to change U.S. policy in regards to Cubans living in the United States and from the look of the suggested changes, we agree.
In fact, it is time once and for all to change the U.S. policy toward Cuba. For 45 years, the U.S. embargo has only oppressed the Cuban people and has really strengthened the Castro regime. Restricting Cubans that want to send money home makes no sense. It’s real simple.
I was just browsing around on Technorati and saw that one of the most popular search terms is Ron Paul. First George Bush which I couldn’t believe, is there a chance that I will actually be stuck with Ron Paul as my Commander in Chief?
Am I the only one that sits at my desk and ponders that I would rather vote for Jared from the Subway Commercials?
I visited Al Sharpton’s website and saw much in the news about Abner Louima 10 years after he was a victim of police brutality. I guess the hoods in New Jersey don’t matter to the Reverend.
After contacting the Rainbow Coalition, I was told by a lady by the name of Mema that no statement has been released as of yet.
