Co-blogger Dusty wrote something that I think bears further examination. He stated:
This is why i say we should never elect a black person, a female, or a person of ANY minority, because if we do so we are stuck with them regardless of how poor of a job they do or how criminal they are in their actions. It doesn’t matter how badly they destroy America, saying anything about it is merely racism, period.
First, let me say that I do not think that Dusty is making a racist statement. What he is doing is highlighting the use of race as the universal defense of Obama, used by both liberal blacks and whites.
I do really wonder if the precedent has been set that any president – or high official that is a member of a minority class – can ever be criticized and have that criticism be viewed as legitimate policy differences after the “progressives” and members of the liberal black political establishment have set up race as an omnibus defense.
Or is this only a valid defense for a liberal minority?
I’ve said in the past that voting for a person due to their race is every bit as racist as voting against a person for that same reason…and I think that there can be little doubt that there were a percentage of Americans, white and black, who voted for Obama for that reason. At least some black Americans did vote for Obama for the same reason that Samuel L. “Snakes on a Motherfuckin’ Plane” Jackson did. In an interview with Ebony magazine, Jackson explained:
“I voted for Barack because he was black. ‘Cuz that’s why other folks vote for other people — because they look like them … That’s American politics, pure and simple. [Obama’s] message didn’t mean [bleep] to me.”
I would argue that a large number of white Americans voted for him to assuage white guilt or because they thought having a black president would be cool or somehow show the world how “evolved” we are as a country.
Of course, there is also a growing percentage of Americans who, unfortunately, see nothing wrong with socialist/Marxist policies.
I initially agreed with Dusty but after thinking about it for a bit, I realized that this iron rule of political racism isn’t applicable to non-liberal officials. Think about how the Congressional Black Caucus routinely ignores conservative black politicians, how Condoleezza Rice was excoriated, how Justice Clarence Thomas was (and still is) routinely savaged, how Herman Cain and Allen West were vilified during their campaigns.
It is truly political racism – the defense of liberal and “progressive” policies and politicians through the use of race to intimidate and silence the opposition.
The Rio Norte Line 
Dusty is exaggerating again. The former mayors of Washington dc, and Detroit, both black, are or have served time for crimes committed while in office. As is Rep. Jefferson (D-La.)…there are more who’s cases are moving through the courts now.
I hope that Jesse’s treatment is an aberration.
I suppose i should add to my statement the words “IN MOST CASES”.
In the OWEbozo case:
He has doubled the nations debt………………… to complain would be labeled racist.
he has sided with those that are terrorizing America……… to complain would be labeled racist.
He has ignored the Constitution to push his agenda on us……… to complain would be labeled racist.
He has continually illegally done things to help his supporters……. to complain would be labeled racist.
The ONLY Americans that have a better life since he took office are Govt contractors, union members and those that gave to his campaigns………… to complain would be labeled racist.
I rest my case.
The salaries in the oilfield have skyrocketed! They cannot find enough people to fill the boats that are being built. Yes new builds are up as well. http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/04/25/boomtown-oil-jobs/
Shale oil fracking is on the rise, and employing many workers. the following link has a good map showing ares of job growth and stagnation http://www.motherjones.com/blue-marble/2013/07/income-inequality-and-fracking-boom
And how is ANY of this a positive for OWEbozo?
The fact that the oilfield is booming? Everyone will be taking credit for it, Dusty!
Gas is selling for double what it was when OWEbozo took office, so naturally production will increase when the same product can return increased profits. OWEbozo has done all he can to slow down and/or stop all oilfield production.
He corrected dubya’s ‘anything goes’ policy, the oilfield is a safer place now
gas prices on january 21, 2008 averaged 3.05-3.10/gallon. , or about 60 cents lower than now. Not quite a double, dusty, more like 20 %.
Dusty you are Correct…..as usual the Leftist and Obama Apologists spew lies and innuendo…
This is from CNN 2008….Hardly a Conservative rag to say the least…… Ave = 1.80…
http://money.cnn.com/2008/12/04/news/economy/gas/…..
And another from CBS news…1.80-2.07…once again NOT a Conservative News outlet…..
.http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-3460_162-57401650/face-the-facts-a-fact-check-on-gas-prices/
Melfamy, perhaps you should read the essay again. The heart of it is this:
I do really wonder if the precedent has been set that any president – or high official that is a member of a minority class – can ever be criticized and have that criticism be viewed as legitimate policy differences after the “progressives” and members of the liberal black political establishment have set up race as an omnibus defense.
The issue of prosecution for crime is entirely different, and the decision to prosecute is not made by the voters. Dusty’s point is that being black insulates Obama because politicians and media are hesitant to criticize him rigorously because he’s black.
I personally am sick to death of the bleating about ‘racism.’ Soon white people will be the minority. We will see how the ‘racism’ defense holds up when The Diversity comes for them.
You defend dusty for crying racist, then accuse the media of racism( not true, either http://www.journalism.org/analysis_report/winning_media_campaign_2012
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2013/05/09/president-obama-mr-fix-it-no-longer/) ,
then all of a sudden, you are tired of hearing about racism? LOL
there are plenty of articles critical of Obama in the media, and they are easy to find, so stop parroting every right-wing site and look for yourself.
BS…………….. for every article criticizing OWEbozo in the LSM, there are a hundred defending his stupid actions.
show us the math
This Post and the Issue Dusty has brought up is one of the Keystones of Current Politics.
It is a Hugely important issue ….. one that threatens the very functioning of our Republic.
I think it is much simpler than what you have stated. Yes, some people voted for Obama out of guilt or because they thought it would look cool. But, most of the people who voted for Obama are just extremely STUPID people. They are the people who can tell you everything that is on TMZ or the latest trend on twitter, they can quote movie lines for hours, they can stand around the water cooler and rehash Jon Stewart’s show last night, but they couldn’t find Canada on a map or name three past presidents. Once again, it is simple. The STUPID people voted for the WORST president in American history. Case closed.
feel better now?
Dusty may be on to something. I watched an interview with Oprah about the no-bag-for-you incident. She got to talking about being in a board meeting, and feeling like the others believed she shouldn’t be there. She said she didn’t know if it was because she was black or female. I wonder……. if a person so powerful feels that others feel this way about her, how many others feel the same? And if they don’t feel this way, are they coerced into doing so?
Inferiority complex?
How? Good grief! She’s the Oprah!
What’s up, Kells?
Missed you, Sweet Wills. Did you leave for my hometown just to rub it in?
Just left because the hot tub was broken. I’m back now.
Day late, dollar short, pal Joey.
Some people never get over it in spite of success.
Mr. Kells said something interesting last night with regards to this. He said kids are taught to believe others think differently about them. He said he never took insulting behavior to mean racist because he was never taught that. When he was a child, he had a very strong Spanish accent and was made fun of. He just figured they were mean kids….
It is possible that the salesperson could have possibly overlooked Oprah’s blackness and made the reaction because she is a skanky cow.
In the picture M. posted, I don’t think she looked skanky; she just looked as though she were leaving the gym. I have no clue as to how someone is supposed to dress to shop in a joint that sells bags for 34,000 clams. 😕
You don’t, that is what a personal shopper is for.
How many clams for that? Honestly, I would be in heaven if someone bought clothes for me. I HATE shopping. Now, shopping for food is a horse of a different colour….
Say, G., did your daughter get you tickets to this show, 9 to 5?
Not yet, I don’t know if C can get off that night or not