Isn't that card getting a little dog-eared?
Published Mon, Feb 23 2009 8:32 AM
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Do you remember this?
A 71-year-old former Illinois attorney general, Burris was greeted at the Senate doors by Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) as well as the Illinois House delegation, including Democratic Reps. Bobby Rush and Jesse Jackson Jr.
Jackson had publicly expressed interest in the seat, while Rush had infuriated Senate Democratic leaders by charging their initial resistance to Burris was grounded in racism.
Durbin said he told Burris on the Senate floor, “It’s been a long, rocky road but you’re here and you’re going to be a great senator.”
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) welcomed Burris “as a colleague and a friend.”
“There are many paths to the United States Senate. It is fair to say that the path that brought our new colleague from Illinois to us was unique,” Reid said. “Whatever complications surrounded his appointment, we made it clear from the beginning — both publicly and privately — that our concern was never with him.”
That's right, “resistance to Burris was grounded in racism.”
So, what does this say about our White House?
WASHINGTON--White House Secretary Robert Gibbs said Friday President Obama is supportive of an investigation of embattled Sen. Roland Burris (D-Ill.) and signaled that Burris only has a small time left to save his seat.
I'm just asking. You see, I'm really getting a bit tired of watching people play the race card every time a black person is involved in politics. You know what I mean. Regardless of your real reasons, such as Obama's Marxism or the possibility of corruption with Roland Burris, “If you oppose him, you're racist!”
Isn't that card getting a little dog-eared by now?
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David responded with:
 | "Isn't that card getting a little dog-eared by now?"
You mean you missed the ceremony where the Dhimmicraps presented themselves with laminated race cards in titanium frames (the better to beat their opponents bloody with)? |
Stanford Matthews responded with:
 | This may explain part of it. The country just elected the first black President in history. Given the history of race in this country, right, wrong or otherwise the constituency that shares a racial demographic with the President may understandably look on this event as an opportunity to advance whatever preferences or philosophies they may hold. That would not run counter to any other constituency who has from time to time believed those in power would provide support for their own agendas.
I guess I'm saying it's just politics. If you feel the political landscape provides an opportunity to advance your 'cause' you will likely make use of it.
Do I like being considered a racist whenever it may happen? No. Do I view it as unfair or simply not right? Perhaps. But it is the price you pay for your political preferences losing an election. |
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