President Obama had to pander to the NAACP yesterday by asserting that racism and structural inequalities were an important obstacle yet to be overcome by African Americans in general.
He knows that this isn't true, but that those he's talking to believe it as an article faith.
Sure, he tried to point out all of the positive attributes of our nation, all of the opportunity available, all of the success already acheived, but the crowd and our community in general are too invested in victimhood.
It is much easier to think that bad things are the way they are because of someone or something out of our control.
When in fact, we have won the Civil Rights battles, and the problems we face are vastly the fault of individual choices.
Almost...
Any poor person can stop eating fast food and get healthier.
Any poor person can stop watching so much television and get more intelligent by reading.
Any poor person can save more money and invest in their future.
The same goes for the working and middle class person trying to reach the upper levels.
The problems are internal more now than ever. In our politics. In our mores.
The President touched on these topics in a way, but not while making a central point.
It is amazing the President is able to hold together such a broad coalition.
He is impressive, and everyday shows why he and not Hillary deserved our nomination.
Hillary Clinton doesn't have a relevant message while Obama is fufilling a destiny.
It's a shame that he linked the gay rights agenda with the African American community.
The President is under pressure to prove he is sufficiently left wing to the homosexual lobby.
I pray one day soon we will have a Democratic nominee and President who can stand for traditional values and not pursue a perverse agenda as though it is as American as apple pie.
But that is the nature of American politics. Anyone who purports to agree with a politician or political party completely is either fooled or crazy.
African Americans should accept the victory of equal opportunity and take personal responsibility to acheive the fruits of that labor.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Obama and baseball
The President threw the first pitch of the Allstar game like a girl. I support his administration in general, and want him to succeed, but that was bad.
President Bush threw out the first pitch after 9/11 as a real man.
Democrats need to get candidates who don't need lessons in manhood.
Joe Biden is pretty good.
I honestly believe Hillary would have done better.
Yet the press hates her too bad to recognize anything good she could do.
Her only saving grace right now is that she joined with Obama.
Which brings me back to the President.
Please don't do any more feminine type acitivities.
btw.
The interview the President gave with Fox during the game was great.
Usually I turn the sound down, but this time the audio overshadowed the game.
The President saved himself.
President Bush threw out the first pitch after 9/11 as a real man.
Democrats need to get candidates who don't need lessons in manhood.
Joe Biden is pretty good.
I honestly believe Hillary would have done better.
Yet the press hates her too bad to recognize anything good she could do.
Her only saving grace right now is that she joined with Obama.
Which brings me back to the President.
Please don't do any more feminine type acitivities.
btw.
The interview the President gave with Fox during the game was great.
Usually I turn the sound down, but this time the audio overshadowed the game.
The President saved himself.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Real racism in the Pool
It is surprising to actually see a case where it appears there is racism.
Philadelphia Pool Bans Minority Campers
So often, there are other issues that are conflated into racial implications.
However, it seems in this case that race was a negative factor for the African American children.
I am totally opposed to this treatment as alleged in the story.
However, all of us need to recognize that false and bogus charges of racism has jaded our minds so much so that this story is viewed in a very skeptical manner.
This is the greatest country on earth for many reasons: free markets, diversity, freedom, etc.
The fact that we are all shocked at this story is a tremendous sign of progress.
The case should be fully investigated.
Philadelphia Pool Bans Minority Campers
So often, there are other issues that are conflated into racial implications.
However, it seems in this case that race was a negative factor for the African American children.
I am totally opposed to this treatment as alleged in the story.
However, all of us need to recognize that false and bogus charges of racism has jaded our minds so much so that this story is viewed in a very skeptical manner.
This is the greatest country on earth for many reasons: free markets, diversity, freedom, etc.
The fact that we are all shocked at this story is a tremendous sign of progress.
The case should be fully investigated.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Peter King is right about Michael Jackson
Peter King is a good honest politician, who has told a big part of the truth about Michael Jackson.
While he has devalued the musical impact, the fact is no reasonable person would leave their children alone with Jackson because we all think he abused boys and was a danger.
While he has devalued the musical impact, the fact is no reasonable person would leave their children alone with Jackson because we all think he abused boys and was a danger.
Ebay bans Michael Jackson tickets
Some of the same people who talk about the pain of the American people during this economic recession are constantly sniping against ticket resellers of "free" events. If a person is fortunate to get a ticket that is in high demand, why wouldn't they sell it for as high a price as possible and pay bills, buy clothes, save money, or whatever.
It is literally free money.
They should instead go to the event and enjoy it, and then have the memories rather than something tangible later?
Especially if it is on television anyway.
Jay Leno was complaining in the media that tickets to shows he put together for unemployed Americans were being sold and auctioned.
Hello, the people have no job!
It is literally free money.
They should instead go to the event and enjoy it, and then have the memories rather than something tangible later?
Especially if it is on television anyway.
Jay Leno was complaining in the media that tickets to shows he put together for unemployed Americans were being sold and auctioned.
Hello, the people have no job!
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