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.
From all of us at the 1800blogger family, we wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. May you enjoy peace, love, and happiness among friends and family.
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.
I love my wife dearly but I’m convinced that all women at one time or another have attended Yeah But University. I call it the “Yeah But Apology” Of Course, I say this with tongue in cheek but tell me if this sounds familiar.
” I’ll forgive you if you say you’re sorry.”
” I’m sorry but you just weren’t listening to me.”
” I’m sorry but you didn’t hear me but it’s over.”
BJ’s CEO talked about how so many companies, including his, decided to commit a lot of resources to Florida because it had been, historically, one of the great growth states in the nation. Not any more. It didn’t grow this year. Why? Because Northerners who want to retire there can’t sell their homes. Stark. True.
” From What I hear, digfighting is a sport. It’s just behind closed doors and I think it;s tough that we build Michael Vick up and then we break him down.”
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
I was listening to the radio this morning and a man called in to a sports talk show and asked:
With the all the problems in basketball, football and basketball, how come we never hear about these problems in hockey?
Geez, have some balls. Ask the question you really wanted to ask Mr. Sports Talk Radio Call-In Guy. How come we never hear of these problems in a sport with all white guys?
