Archive for the ‘Race’ Category

ObamaNation!

Friday, June 6th, 2008

Though it's been a forgone conclusion for months, Obama finally made if official and won the Democratic nomination this week. And despite all the obvious liberal-greatness that Obama is bringing to this country, I think one of the most profound and subtle effects of his candidacy will be on ...

How Would a White Vote?

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

I'm sick of the way pollsters and news people talk about the electorate. They're always talking about "the white vote" or "the black vote" or "the female vote" or "the whatever vote." To me, it seems somewhat absurd and insulting. They look at how poor white people ...

Bill is Back

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008

After virtually disappearing for several weeks, Bill is back on the scene. And I think he's blowing it for Hillary again: I think it would be a great thing if we had an election between two people who loved this country and were devoted to the interests of the ...

From Warship to War

Friday, March 21st, 2008

So apparently the Wright comment that's got everyone up in arms, the chickens coming home to roost one, was actually a quote. That's right, Reverand Wright was quoting ambassador Edward Peck. Or if I were to be more detailed in my description I'd say white ambassador Edward Peck. ...

What the Fuck Geraldine Ferraro?

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

I just read this article about Geraldine Ferraro's faux-outrage at Obama's speech. I wasn't alive when she was vice presidential candidate, but wow, what a bitch. I say this without any intended hyperbole: Geraldine Ferraro is what's wrong with America. People like her, who express faux-outrage ...

Change I Hope We’re Ready For

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

For all those people out there who keep saying Obama is just words, and who keep asking what is this ambiguous "change" he keeps talking about, I point to his speech yesterday as the perfect example of that change. The change that he's really been talking about is raising ...