When Jackie Robinson made his debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947 there were a handful of his teammates------ mostly southerners, who at first all refused to play with a black player.
Now their reasons for not wanting to be on a team with Robinson were very interesting. For the most part none of them said that they, themselves did not want to play with Jackie Robinson. Instead, they said that if they did share a clubhouse with a black man then it would be very difficult to face their friends back home.
It is my opinion that “the Bubba vote” will go to Barack Obama despite all of the fears that racism will raise its ugly head in the form of the “Bradley effect.”
It will go to Barack Obama because at the end of the day Obama comes off as a nice guy. It might be over simplistic to use this phrase but it’s true.
Even conservatives concede the fact that Obama is non-threatening and if there’s any black man who Bubba would not mind if he was a neighbor------- or President, it would surely be a black man like Obama.
You see, in order to understand why Bubba will vote for Obama one must understand racism in America. One must understand that the reason 99% of racists are who they are is not because they are evil and despicable. Rather, racists are racists because of stupidity. Old fashioned ignorance, and if you meet that ignorance head on you do have a chance to change minds. Perhaps not all the way, but enough to move forward.
This is what Barack Obama has done throughout his campaign for the Presidency, and this is why he has been connecting with the type of voters that one would have thought would never vote for a black man just five years ago. These voters will vote for Obama because through his demeanor and his words he has shown that he is just like them.
Perhaps you might not find Bubba him hanging out with Obama on a Saturday night, but at least if Barack and Michelle stopped off at Bubba’s favorite bar on the way home from a Broadway play they would surely be greeted by Bubba and his friends and Barack might even share a beer with the guys while Michelle exchanges recipes with Mrs. Bubba.
Monday, October 13, 2008
AN OPEN LETTER TO RACHEL MADDOW
Hi Rachel,
As one of your biggest fans I feel it’s up to me to bring attention to something you said during your appearance on Jay Leno which irritated me and I think irritated your other fans as well.
Early on Mr. Leno asked you if you were liberal and you gave this long drawn out answer about how nowadays the words “liberal” and “conservative” have different meanings and all of that.
I found this answer frustrating because everyone knows you are a liberal and that you champion liberal causes and when they write your epitaph in that first paragraph it will describe you as a liberal.
Now your response to Jay Leno’s question is not unusual. In the last 25 years those of the left have gotten into the habit of denying their true feelings and giving vague answers as to what direction of the political spectrum they fall in.
Michael Dukakis couldn’t even say he was a liberal, and in recent years even Norman Lear did not wanted to admit he is a liberal.
Should we be ashamed that we are liberals? Of course not. We especially shouldn’t be ashamed since those on the right will always identify who they are and say they are conservatives through and through.
This is why the Rush Limbaugh’s and the Sean Hannity’s of the world are so popular. Sure they have wacky and dangerous ideas but they know who they are and they connect with a wide audience because the audience can see they are genuine. They can see they are the real deal.
Is a liberal for big government? Of course we are. If it means being governed by a Harvard law graduate instead of those one finds at a McCain/ Palin political rally then yes, we are liberals and proud of it.
You see Rachel, this is the stance you must take. Like a conservative you have to state your true beliefs and your true identity so everyone around you knows who you are and what you stand for. For you and other liberals not to say proudly that you are a liberal is kind of like Pete Best not admitting he had a little bad luck in his life. You see what I mean?
Well, that’s all I have to say. Keep up the good work
As one of your biggest fans I feel it’s up to me to bring attention to something you said during your appearance on Jay Leno which irritated me and I think irritated your other fans as well.
Early on Mr. Leno asked you if you were liberal and you gave this long drawn out answer about how nowadays the words “liberal” and “conservative” have different meanings and all of that.
I found this answer frustrating because everyone knows you are a liberal and that you champion liberal causes and when they write your epitaph in that first paragraph it will describe you as a liberal.
Now your response to Jay Leno’s question is not unusual. In the last 25 years those of the left have gotten into the habit of denying their true feelings and giving vague answers as to what direction of the political spectrum they fall in.
Michael Dukakis couldn’t even say he was a liberal, and in recent years even Norman Lear did not wanted to admit he is a liberal.
Should we be ashamed that we are liberals? Of course not. We especially shouldn’t be ashamed since those on the right will always identify who they are and say they are conservatives through and through.
This is why the Rush Limbaugh’s and the Sean Hannity’s of the world are so popular. Sure they have wacky and dangerous ideas but they know who they are and they connect with a wide audience because the audience can see they are genuine. They can see they are the real deal.
Is a liberal for big government? Of course we are. If it means being governed by a Harvard law graduate instead of those one finds at a McCain/ Palin political rally then yes, we are liberals and proud of it.
You see Rachel, this is the stance you must take. Like a conservative you have to state your true beliefs and your true identity so everyone around you knows who you are and what you stand for. For you and other liberals not to say proudly that you are a liberal is kind of like Pete Best not admitting he had a little bad luck in his life. You see what I mean?
Well, that’s all I have to say. Keep up the good work
BARACK OBAMA AND THE BUMS OF THE MONTH CLUB
When the great heavyweight champion Joe Louis was fighting at one point he was facing opponents once a month and he held such dominance over his various opponents that those boxers became known as members of the “Bums of the Month Club.”
Were the opponents of Joe Louis that bad or was Joe Louis that great? This is one of the questions boxing fans still argue about, and I predict that when this election is over and Barack Obama does win the big debate that political historians will ponder over was whether or not Barack Obama was one of the greatest political leaders in history? Or was his path to power made easier because of the ineptness of his political opponents?
First Hillary ran a bad campaign and now John McCain is making her look like she knew what she was doing.
Both opponents of Obama have strayed away from their original messages and they seem at a loss at how to deal with him.
The question of experience doesn’t seem to work, and you can’t use change because that’s Obama’s message, and you can’t even brag about being a Maverick because nothing spells maverick like a young Senator from Illinois who seemed to come out of nowhere.
So how does one beat Barack Obama? Well, like the owl said of the lollipop……. The world may never know.
Were the opponents of Joe Louis that bad or was Joe Louis that great? This is one of the questions boxing fans still argue about, and I predict that when this election is over and Barack Obama does win the big debate that political historians will ponder over was whether or not Barack Obama was one of the greatest political leaders in history? Or was his path to power made easier because of the ineptness of his political opponents?
First Hillary ran a bad campaign and now John McCain is making her look like she knew what she was doing.
Both opponents of Obama have strayed away from their original messages and they seem at a loss at how to deal with him.
The question of experience doesn’t seem to work, and you can’t use change because that’s Obama’s message, and you can’t even brag about being a Maverick because nothing spells maverick like a young Senator from Illinois who seemed to come out of nowhere.
So how does one beat Barack Obama? Well, like the owl said of the lollipop……. The world may never know.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
McCAIN GETTING HIS FELLOW CITIZENS MIXED UP WITH HIS FELLOW PRISONERS
Remember in the ’96 campaign when Bob Dole fell off the stage?
In retrospect this essentially sealed the deal for Bill Clinton’s re-election because no matter your politics no one wants a man who falls off the stage.
Of course it was an accident what happen to Bob Dole and yes it could have happen to anyone. It could have happen to me. But if it did happen to me I assure you my chances of becoming President would over. Just like they were for Bob Dole.
Earlier today John McCain referred to his fellow citizens as his fellow prisoners.
It was a gaffe and if it videotape makes its way on Youtube and on the national news it just might mean the end for Mr. McCain.
Is it fair? Probably not, but like Mr. Dole’s fall it gives a glimpse at the frailties of a candidate and the candidate might not be able to survive that scrutiny.
Would the same be said of Barack Obama tripped and fell or mixed up his words? Perhaps not, because fair or unfair Barack Obama is not seen in the same light as his opponent.
In retrospect this essentially sealed the deal for Bill Clinton’s re-election because no matter your politics no one wants a man who falls off the stage.
Of course it was an accident what happen to Bob Dole and yes it could have happen to anyone. It could have happen to me. But if it did happen to me I assure you my chances of becoming President would over. Just like they were for Bob Dole.
Earlier today John McCain referred to his fellow citizens as his fellow prisoners.
It was a gaffe and if it videotape makes its way on Youtube and on the national news it just might mean the end for Mr. McCain.
Is it fair? Probably not, but like Mr. Dole’s fall it gives a glimpse at the frailties of a candidate and the candidate might not be able to survive that scrutiny.
Would the same be said of Barack Obama tripped and fell or mixed up his words? Perhaps not, because fair or unfair Barack Obama is not seen in the same light as his opponent.
WHO WAS THAT OLD MAN AT THE OBAMA/McCAIN DEBATE?
Although the mainstream media refuses to touch this subject, the big question following last night’s debate was who exactly was the elderly man who was seen wandering the stage during last night’s presidential debate in Nashville.
According to my sources in Nashville the old man was neither the actor Wilford Brimley nor was it the old man from “The Benny Hill Show.”
As viewers saw last night this man apparently either got up from his seat in the audience and started pacing around the stage, or he somehow someway slipped pass the Secret Service and was able to gain access to the studio where the live taping was taking place.
So far neither the event officials, nor the Secret Service have made any comment as to the identity of this man who was obviously very old and looked very much like a man in need of a good bowel movement.
This reporter will keep you informed as more details concerning this old man come to light.
According to my sources in Nashville the old man was neither the actor Wilford Brimley nor was it the old man from “The Benny Hill Show.”
As viewers saw last night this man apparently either got up from his seat in the audience and started pacing around the stage, or he somehow someway slipped pass the Secret Service and was able to gain access to the studio where the live taping was taking place.
So far neither the event officials, nor the Secret Service have made any comment as to the identity of this man who was obviously very old and looked very much like a man in need of a good bowel movement.
This reporter will keep you informed as more details concerning this old man come to light.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
POST DEBATE ANALYSIS
The second debate has just ended and I think Obama won.
I think he won because McCain didn’t bring anything new to the table. There were no game changers on his behalf.
I did not hear anything new from McCain. The attacks he made on Obama were attacks made before.
Also, he didn’t bring up Bill Ayres which he and Palin have been talking about for the last few days.
I think that was a mistake because there’s like two different McCain’s.
I think the high-light for Obama came when he brought up McCain using the “Bomb, bomb Iran” song again.
I think that’s the best thing Obama can do because I think talking about that resonates with the voters. They understand how silly and dangerous it is when politicians do talk in that manner.
Why was McCain walking around the stage so much? Did people notice that?
And did you notice how much McCain was writing down on his notepad and at times reading from it?
BOTTOM LINE: No game changer from McCain. Thus, Obama wins.
I think he won because McCain didn’t bring anything new to the table. There were no game changers on his behalf.
I did not hear anything new from McCain. The attacks he made on Obama were attacks made before.
Also, he didn’t bring up Bill Ayres which he and Palin have been talking about for the last few days.
I think that was a mistake because there’s like two different McCain’s.
I think the high-light for Obama came when he brought up McCain using the “Bomb, bomb Iran” song again.
I think that’s the best thing Obama can do because I think talking about that resonates with the voters. They understand how silly and dangerous it is when politicians do talk in that manner.
Why was McCain walking around the stage so much? Did people notice that?
And did you notice how much McCain was writing down on his notepad and at times reading from it?
BOTTOM LINE: No game changer from McCain. Thus, Obama wins.
REMEMBER WHAT TIM RUSSERT SAID
One of the last things I remember Tim Russert talking about was that how it would be up to the news media to make sure that both campaigns stayed on the up and up.
This was I believe right after Obama clinched the nomination and the race between Obama and McCain was about to get underway.
I can’t remember his exact words but basically he warned his colleagues at NBC and thus the entire nation that the campaign could fall into the abyss if the participants were not careful. If the press did not do their jobs.
I’ve thought about Tim Russert’s warning as I watched the McCain campaign become not only desperate in their attempt to go after Obama but downright sad as well.
Where is the outrage from the press? This I cannot help but ask. Where are the on-air news personalities (aside from those on MSNBC) calling out John McCain? Why is the mud not being exposed for what it is?
As I write this the second debate is less than an hour away. The election is about a month.
Will our better halves prevail?
One can only hope.
This was I believe right after Obama clinched the nomination and the race between Obama and McCain was about to get underway.
I can’t remember his exact words but basically he warned his colleagues at NBC and thus the entire nation that the campaign could fall into the abyss if the participants were not careful. If the press did not do their jobs.
I’ve thought about Tim Russert’s warning as I watched the McCain campaign become not only desperate in their attempt to go after Obama but downright sad as well.
Where is the outrage from the press? This I cannot help but ask. Where are the on-air news personalities (aside from those on MSNBC) calling out John McCain? Why is the mud not being exposed for what it is?
As I write this the second debate is less than an hour away. The election is about a month.
Will our better halves prevail?
One can only hope.
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