Politics of Racism, 1903, 1968, 1988, 2009

I collect political memorabilia. As I looked through my junk last night I realized how much we have changed.

I have a George Wallace neck tie from his 1968 run at the Presidency. It is a thin white tie with bold red letters horizontally positioned that reads Wallace ‘68. Twenty years ago I attached a campaign button to the Wallace tie – it reads Jesse Jackson ‘88.

You’re for Obama or You’re Racist

With the possibility of having our first black President, Democrats are doing everything they can to help Obama win. They have brought voters out in record numbers, have rallied all across America and have done so with the use of fear. It seems that the easiest way to snag voters is to paint [...]

Olberman’s Elloquence – on Clinton and Ferraro

Keith Olberman is a two sport journalist. He works the circuit at ESPN has increasing popularity o MSNBC. Olberman has directed his intellect and wit at the atrocious behavior of the Hillary Clinton campaign. This journalism is refreshing.
Olberman demonstrates the ability to report, analyze, and clarify important issues. This video clip show Olberman at his [...]

George Wallace Tie – 1968

Son,
As I said before, I collect political campaign paraphernalia. Some people have asked to see a picture of my George Wallace tie from the 1968 Presidential election. Here is the tie with a 1988 campaign button for Jesse Jackson. I had to attach them because of the striking contrast.

What do you suppose this tie is [...]

Nevada Democratic Debate, 1-15-08, On race

Son,
The debate is on.  Brian William is giving the introduction of a Q & A format.  Time Russert is there – unfortunately.  But Brian Williams is a fair journalist and will moderate his colleague.    It begins with race.
BW to Clinton: How did we get here? Clinton, “MLK’s dreams have been realized.  Senator Obama has [...]

Clinton and Obama expose Media Bigots

Son,
This election is probably shaping up to one of the most important ever for understanding our ‘good old boy media.’  All of those old men are harping on race and feminism.  It is as if they cannot grasp issues of charisma, or hope, or ideas, or anything of substance.
Pat Buchanan was just on television saying [...]

A Personal Understanding of Racism

Son,
I grew up in a segregated America.  My parents would have qualified as third generation hillbillies who came to town to work.  We lived in a mixed race neighborhood in an inner city.  Those were days when a fist fight on the corner was just that – no one pulled out a knife or gun [...]

Bill O’Reilly – friend to Blacks

Son,
I am watching Al Sharpton on MSNBC. Talk about conflicted!
A couple of days ago Bill O’Reilly, the Fox News Pit Bull bred and trained for news media dog fights, said after visiting a Harlem restaurant, “I mean, it was exactly the same, even though it’s run by blacks, primarily black patronship,”
Al Sharpton is apparently a [...]