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January 21, 2009

Juxtapose!

On this day, we come to proclaim an end to the petty grievances and false promises, the recriminations and worn out dogmas, that for far too long have strangled our politics. We remain a young nation, but in the words of Scripture, the time has come to set aside childish things.
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Posted by Kate at January 21, 2009 1:43 AM
Comments

The smug reward is always when reality hits these nerds like a brick in the face.

Hmmm, pleasant times ahead for some of these yo yo’s standing in unemployment lines, packing up the few belonging their able to remove from their overpriced repossessed homes.

Yea, Hope & Change is a coming. Hope you get on Acorns handout list to start, that will defiantly mean some change.


Posted by: Knight 99 at January 21, 2009 2:25 AM

So, in the words of Scripture, did Obama just admit that he's just become a man?

Posted by: Gen. Lee Wright at January 21, 2009 2:34 AM

Good news, they are going to turn their backs on stale old doctrines that make no sense in the modern world, like:

** socialism
** climate change
** feminism
** political correctness
** David Letterman show
** Islam

So I'm looking forward to it. When does it all start?

Posted by: Peter O'Donnell at January 21, 2009 3:11 AM

Rahm Emanuel enjoying the day

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2009/01/chief-of-staff.html

Posted by: ural at January 21, 2009 3:42 AM

Perhaps there was a fly on his face that he was just about to squash!

His tongue is hanging out because he is salivating over the expected taste of said fly!

Posted by: Frenchie77 at January 21, 2009 3:47 AM

The pained expression on the girl right behind Rahm is priceless.

Posted by: Bruce Strang at January 21, 2009 4:37 AM

"The pained expression on the girl right behind Rahm is priceless."

You can see her better here:

http://i39.tinypic.com/2582hwp.jpg

Posted by: Cal at January 21, 2009 5:30 AM

Looks like Rahm just licked a tasty booger off his thumb.

Posted by: madasl at January 21, 2009 6:19 AM

Keep that priest handy fellas! There was some good news from the inauguration!

Teddy Kennedy had a seziure!

America's worst limosine liberal and rich-kid-murderer just about had the Big One!

I know it is not nice to wish harm to people but the sad truth is that when people like Teddy Kennedy are dead and gone, the world becomes a better place.

Posted by: jim at January 21, 2009 7:26 AM

If I were a black person in America I'd be giving 'whitey' the 4 finger and thumb nose salute too!

The largely conservative white establishment has been f**king over blacks and middle class America far too long. Their day of reckoning has come and it looks good on them.

Bush and Company go back and crawl into that hole in the ground that your forefathers slithered out of a long time ago. Good riddance!

Posted by: not stirred enough said at January 21, 2009 8:11 AM

KKK Democrat Byrd dragoned out before Teddy.
It's a New World Record: a twofer.
...-

"Earlier before Senator Kennedy's collapse, Senator Robert Byrd was also taken ill and medical staff were called in to look after him, the TV network added. ...
Philippine Star"

Posted by: maz2 at January 21, 2009 8:26 AM

Let the games begin.

Voting "Present" no longer an option.

No worries for anyone because the new Administration comes from the Illinois House of Honesty in Politics.

Posted by: Fred at January 21, 2009 8:27 AM

The National Post had a great unsigned editorial today about Obama's use of scripture and invoking
God. They wondered if, given the liberal response to Mr. Harper saying God Bless Canada, if there would be any outrage from the Left with Obama's religiousity. Or whether the next time a Canadian politician says God Bless Canada it will be okay, because that is "being like Obama".

I guess it is fine to invoke God if you are left of center.

Posted by: ex-liberal at January 21, 2009 8:27 AM

Rahm Emanuel has dual citizenship. Israeli & American.

Posted by: mauser98 at January 21, 2009 8:29 AM

Hey, stirred too much, blacks have an entire continent to move to if they feel they are downtrodden in the US. Pick a country, any country, there to move to and definetely things will be different for you. Suggestions, Zimbabwe, Congo or maybe the Sudan.

Posted by: Dave at January 21, 2009 8:30 AM

Why is BO always referred to as a black man? Is he not the child of a black father and a white mother? Does that not mean he has one left foot on both sides of the racial divide?

This morning Canada's "all Obama all the time" radio listeners were treated to another "folkfest" phone in. More than one person suggested they would rather be American and of course that other CBC darling, Khadar, it was suggested should be home soon and PMSH should do the right thing and make it happen.

Posted by: bverwey at January 21, 2009 8:31 AM

Just as I feared. The children are back in charge.

Posted by: Dave H. at January 21, 2009 8:39 AM

"I guess it is fine to invoke God if you are left of center."

Many of the comments over at the N.P. are pointing out how "that's different"; Obama's God Bless is "different" than Bush's or Harper's.

Expect a flurry of media stories about how "different" it actually is; expect celebrities to now start saying God Bless at the end of their award acceptance speeches.

Me, I am waiting for the oceans to start slowing and the planet to start healing - after all - it is day two!

I guess even God took seven days, though so we should cut him some slack.

Posted by: Alberta Girl at January 21, 2009 9:00 AM

Wow, what a party. All the MSM (especially Canadian) showed up with their BLUE DRESSES on, one prediction is that the Dry Cleaning Establishment will need to be part of the bailout package too, because these soiled DRESSES will be placed in the closet for future worship moments or possibly for the 15 minutes of notoriety that Warhol promised. DNA labs will be BUSY.

Posted by: uuess at January 21, 2009 9:13 AM

I guess I missed something yesterday. What time was that "Hussien" prgoram on?
On a more seriouhs note, I have never read about any civilization that lasted forever. The end should come faster now that for the current so-called civilization as we have the proper leadership for the end game. Hussien's more dangerous moves will come when he reduces the effectiveness of the FBI,CIA,Homeland security and all the other agencies tasked with protecting America. The media won't report these moves so we will have to wait for the consequence which will take a bit of time...be patient, say a little prayer!

Posted by: melwilde at January 21, 2009 9:21 AM

Has there been any context given, ie who he was doing this to.

I have said before that rahm is going to be a problem. Obama needs a bad cop but I think Rahm wont last much past the mid terms

Posted by: Stephen at January 21, 2009 9:29 AM

Never watched and heard his speech at the same time. Heard most of it live on the radio and then much of it with the sound off at the curling club.

The takeaway quotes for me were around people taking responsibilty for their plight. This is utter nonsense IMO as clearly the dems plan to bankroll every interest group that's out there - lining the pockets of machine "communtity organizers" every where. The tempo of much of his speech seemed to be a half a beat too quick - much faster than his template - kennedy in '61.

Visually he looked to be lecturing almost hectoring people - turning left to right and pointing rarely if ever looking straight ahead (was he looking at his teleprompters?). Again not like JFK and he looked stern and almost angry as well.

Sadly i think the visuals will be the more accurate reflection of how he will conduc himself and that brings to mind only one president of recent times - Jimmy Carter - who spent four years (and ever since really) blaming everyone else for why he was such a crummy failure.

Posted by: Gord Tulk at January 21, 2009 9:29 AM

Class act, that Rahm Emanuel. And he's called a "devout" Jew? Would that also be like that "devout" Catholic, Paulie Martin?

Posted by: Soccermom at January 21, 2009 9:46 AM


Post a thanks to President Bush.
mission1accomplished.com

Posted by: Jay at January 21, 2009 9:48 AM

Don't you just love gracious winners? The true 'classless' society has been well represented here. Thanks for that, not stirred.

Posted by: ducktrapper at January 21, 2009 10:14 AM

Barack's right hand man, no, wait, that's his left hand.

Posted by: Moose Javian at January 21, 2009 10:23 AM

Speaking of classless, I wonder if the Bushies did the same stunts the Clintonista staffers pulled when the change happend....you know, foul graffitti on the wall, glued phones, vandalizing the computers.

One side has respect for the office and the process and one doesnt. Maybe this time it will be different.

Posted by: Stephen at January 21, 2009 10:34 AM

This wasn't an election, it was American Idol, President edition.

Posted by: pongo at January 21, 2009 10:46 AM

So glad I missed the massive Obamagasm.

Posted by: mark peters at January 21, 2009 10:47 AM

I see the children comfortably displaying their leadership qualities again.
Nasty aren't they?
Like when Obama subtly gave the finger to McCain.
Wish they had at least bit of Mrs. Bush's class.

Thanks Jay!
Sent our message.

P.S. Hubby picked yesterday out of several dates to pick from for extensive oral surgery involving upper and lower jaw - hidden wisdom's growing sideways, etc., so all in all the day for him was better spent in a daze of pain without all the hip hop slop blaring from every stinking media orifice.


Posted by: ldd at January 21, 2009 10:49 AM

not stirred enough - Which party freed the blacks? Republican.
Which party was associated with Byrd's KKK? Democrats
In Africa there is still slavery. In the US, blacks have been freed, and they live richer lives than 90% of the worlds population. Your suggestion then is to spite those who have granted them so much, including freedom.

You sound like a recent, and completely ignorant, College or University graduate.

And the mis-education system wants more tax dollars.

Posted by: Marko at January 21, 2009 10:51 AM

That's no way to treat your new boss.

Posted by: Shaken at January 21, 2009 10:52 AM

not stirred. Blacks in America do one whole lot better than those in Liberia no? Liberia was set up for former slaves no? Hmm thinking, over rated no?

Posted by: Speedy at January 21, 2009 11:13 AM

Anyone see the original star trek where the children are in charge?

I'm just saying,


"You sound like a recent, and completely ignorant, College or University graduate."

Too true Marko,

Posted by: dinosaur at January 21, 2009 11:33 AM

"If I were a black person in America I'd be giving 'whitey' the 4 finger and thumb nose salute too!

The largely conservative white establishment has been f**king over blacks and middle class America far too long. Their day of reckoning has come and it looks good on them."

Ah yes. Continue to blame conservative whitey for the negative consequences of decisions made by black individuals. God forbid that they are held accountable for their actions. God forbid that a person, of any color, has to WORK towards their successes and not have it handed to them on a silver platter.

Your comment sure helps conquer that racism issue.

Posted by: Chairman Kaga at January 21, 2009 11:35 AM

"Your comment sure helps conquer that racism issue."

Come,come,Chairman. We all know that the Black man can't be racist,only "whitey". Where you been?

Posted by: Justthinkin at January 21, 2009 11:52 AM

I for one am glad racism is over. If you want to bring up victim politics you can speak to the hand!

I see a few positives with BO as President. First, was the look on the faces of countless people yesterday(mostly black people). Second, was the music selection at the Neighborhood Ball. Yesterday's music is a microcosm of the change of the guard from the Baby Boomers to Generation X. Most here will disagree but this simple little thing shows some of the inclusiveness that people are talking about. More often than not, people that I know will turn off most events when the geriatric crews take the stage. Say what you will, but yesterday Rock & Roll made the official move to "Oldies" music.

Posted by: Indiana Homez at January 21, 2009 11:56 AM

Homez - A black man is president. It's a good thing in itself. No argument here. But rock'n'roll is dead? That's harsh. Now what? Everyone starts wearing their pants around there knees, their hats sideways and grooving to hop hip(sic)?

Posted by: ducktrapper at January 21, 2009 12:03 PM

Kaga,

What are you the Chairman of...cryptic conservative contradiction?

Posted by: not stirred enough said at January 21, 2009 12:17 PM

Homez...what racism are you referring to?
Is it racist to 'label' a person as Black?That's been the theme thru out the election and post election.Blacks and whites voted for Obama because he was black...that's racism!
Or is it racist to treat a group differently, just because they are 'different'? In that case racism is alive and well starting at the top in Canada. Why are the people of native origin treated so differently in Canada. I'm talking not paying taxes, and having one set of rules for them and one set for 'others'
Are you kidding me...'racism is over'??
Our laws are racist.
And look at 'not stirred''s comment. As long as people believe a certain race is the eternal victim, racism will thrive, especially in the mind of the so-called victim.

Posted by: bluetech at January 21, 2009 12:20 PM

not stirred, not to be rude or flippant, but go soak your head.

The largely conservative white establishment doesnt (blank) anyone over, they simply demand that a person work in order to succeed (you know, that thing where you have to get up every day, put on a nice shirt, pants that fit, and take mass transit to an office for 8 hours a day). Business, Politics, office jobs of ALL kinds demand that a person show respect to others and work in order to succeed, and those that demand an education simply require a person to learn to work a little harder in order to better themselves. Respect, education and hard work are all firmly within the control of a single person. The choices of the black population does more to keep them down than any white conspiracy does, and I speak as someone who worked full time in order to pay for university because my parents couldnt afford to send me (and who was smart enough to choose to not do the horizontal mambo when I was a teenager and end up with a kid before I was married and able to afford it).

Bush and Company party that ended slavery, and I believe someone before me mentioned a prominent Democrat KKK member (want another one, read 110 People Who Are Screwing Up America by Bernie Goldberg).

If you're younger than 40, then I doubt you've ever known oppression, because it is not the younger generation that has known suffering because of racism. And if you are younger than 40, then why dont you crawl into that hole that you want Bush in stay there until you can cut it out with all the victim crap. Take some responsibility, get an education, heck, get a trade, those pay amazingly well, take credit for your kids, and stop blaming everyone else for your own mistakes. (Oh and stop writing music glorifying violence, alcohol abuse, illegal substance use, and assaulting women, it doesnt help anything)

Posted by: Irene Swain at January 21, 2009 12:20 PM

Indy, care to speculate as to the look on all those (mostly black) faces when they realize the "O" can't do everything? Reality is that, in my personal opinion, the man has no substance besides being able to give tingles to MSM reporters and talk of change while filling the pews with old Clinton hacks. He can talk the talk(from the teleprompter) but can he walk the walk? It's a big world out there and to be the most powerful man in the world is tough, no matter what the colour of your skin is. I just hope this mere mortal can handle the daunting task ahead.

"You can fool some of the people all the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you cannot fool all of the people all the time."

btw, Homez, Rock & Roll will never die.

Posted by: Texas Canuck at January 21, 2009 12:43 PM

"But rock'n'roll is dead?"

Duck

I didn't say that, I said it has been relegated to geezer music. That's all. I like lots of rock, I'm just a Hip Hop troll.

That being said, I did feel some "inclusiveness" seeing people I listen to being considered for an important show. It may sound silly but it is what it is.

Blueteck

I forgot the /sarc off tag. I would have to be blind not to see the reverse racism but as far as "white guilt" goes: It's over, talk to the hand!

Posted by: Indiana Homez at January 21, 2009 12:45 PM

I keep hearing what an extraordinary man Obama is,but the only reason I hear supporting these claims are because of his skin color.Next there will be a poll asking voters what their favorite color is,and voila,a purple president and a turquoise first lady.

Posted by: h.ryan at January 21, 2009 12:50 PM

I understand he's announcing cure for cancer, heart disease, and world hunger later today.
Peace will have to wait till next week.

Posted by: Richard at January 21, 2009 12:54 PM

TC

Everything you say is true; but, I still won't try to take yesterday away from those whom it meant the world to.

Commenter Ann and I yesterday analogized GWB to the "Dark Knight". Barak is Harvey Dent. He may not deserve the accolades thrown his way, but it is what it is. After all, can't there be anything positive about BO being President?

PS in hind site I wonder how different McCain would have been wrt domestic policy. McCain may have done more harm to conservatism in the US than BO will do. At least with BO in charge we know who the wolf is, with McCain the wolf would have appeared to be a sheep.

Posted by: Indiana Homez at January 21, 2009 12:54 PM

sorry, homez, guess I had to rant. I was originally looking for the sarc...
cool now..

Posted by: bluetech at January 21, 2009 1:12 PM

Barackalypse Now .

From Ace's.

Posted by: Bill D. Cat at January 21, 2009 1:15 PM

All I can say is by their deeds you shall know them.

Posted by: Aizlynne at January 21, 2009 1:17 PM

I didnt realize healing the planet meant distributing reflective material all over the washington mall.


is there nothing barrack cant do?

hey bama , ho bamma , bamma bamma hey
cant you see Barry what youve done for me
hey bama Obama.


CBCpravda has been on a two day Obamagasm.

appears that little mosque on the prairie has taken over the news department. All Khadr all the time.

Posted by: cal2 at January 21, 2009 1:42 PM

Irene,

I've finished soaking my head. My opinions are unchanged. I understand a person rises through worth and work. I also know that up until a few years ago blacks were only given the crappiest of jobs and denied the education to prove their worth.

Just remember how blacks arrived in America. White slavers abducting them from their land; shipped to America in utterly despicable conditions; sold to the highest bidder only to be beaten raw, raped, victimized then relegated to an early grave. For what? Cheap labour and to feed white sadistic tendencies.

Abraham Lincoln ended slavery not Bush and Co.

Posted by: not stirred enough said at January 21, 2009 1:47 PM

Sameoldsameold: "legal experts say".
But, it is an oath.
...

"Experts: Obama Should Swear Oath Again

The presidential oath of office should be re-administered to Barack Obama because of his flub during Tuesday’s swearing-in ceremony, legal experts say."
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2168896/posts

Posted by: maz2 at January 21, 2009 2:12 PM

Stirred - You really need a history lesson. You obviously have no idea who was running the slave trade and only a sketchy version of who profited by it. Hint. Not all white people or their ancestors owned slaves. Many worked against this terrible practice. Besides, although white people didn't invent slavery, whatever you say, they spilled their blood and did put an end to it. It wasn't only Lincoln, there was a civil war, you nitwit.

Posted by: ducktrapper at January 21, 2009 2:17 PM

"I understand a person rises through worth and work. I also know that up until a few years ago blacks were only given the crappiest of jobs and denied the education to prove their worth."

So what's their excuse NOW? Why have some blacks risen to success while others haven't? Why are unsuccessful blacks held to a different standard than unsuccessful whites?

"Just remember how blacks arrived in America. White slavers abducting them from their land; shipped to America in utterly despicable conditions; sold to the highest bidder only to be beaten raw, raped, victimized then relegated to an early grave."

How does this affect what a black youth, fresh into high school, plans for their future education and work endeavors? How does this affect the practice of a good work ethic and the importance of wise life choices? Those values aren't class or race specific are they?

Posted by: Chairman Kaga at January 21, 2009 2:20 PM

Bill D. Cat,

Interesting video!

And those are the people who say they care about the planet while we conservatives don't?

Those are the people who voted for Obama because as a good liberal he supposedely cares about the planet more than Republicans do?

But people who admire Obama and had to be there in person at the inauguration because it was a historic moment have littered the place as if it was a dump!!!

This is worth repeating,

They have littered this historic place as if it was a dump!!!

They are all hypocrites...or idiots...or both...

Posted by: Friend of USA at January 21, 2009 2:22 PM

h.ryan "but the only reason I hear supporting these claims are because of his skin color" I think Obama's appeal goes deeper than that. He has been able to motivate crowds. On its own, gaining the good will of and generating excitement among large numbers of people is a significant accomplishment. Now, the next thing would be to lead them in a positive direction, but we don't know enough about Obama to know what his next steps will be. I think it is too soon for anyone to be definitive about what kind of a leader he will be.

Posted by: LindaL at January 21, 2009 2:35 PM

Jim: "I know it is not nice to wish harm to people but the sad truth is that when people like Teddy Kennedy are dead and gone, the world becomes a better place." -- If I were you, I would think twice before making such judgments about other people. You may not like Teddy Kennedy for whatever reason, but like all of us, he would have done both good and ill in his life. Even as as Senator, I do not see that he has been worse than many others. We live in an imperfect world -- but wishing for another's demise only makes it that much worse.

Posted by: LindaL at January 21, 2009 2:44 PM

Gen. Colin Powell, former Chief of Defense Staff, and History Prof. Condileeza Rice were appointed to the highest profile Cabinet position, Secretary of State, where they became both to Americans and to others as the representative of the U.S.A.

George W. Bush made those appointments. The American people became accustomed to intelligent, well educated black people in leadership roles. But partisan MSM blinded by political bias ignore the obvious and thus continue to undermine their own credibility.

Posted by: Larry at January 21, 2009 2:54 PM

Dispite some of the commentary above, what has struck me has been the good grace of the conservative side in offering best wishes to B.H. Obama. Can anyone recall a similar reaction from the left upon Bush's ascension. No, quite the opposite. Little but ungracious vitriol. I do declare that these good manners are one of the reasons I am a conservative.

Posted by: jason at January 21, 2009 3:28 PM

A message so important it bears repeating. Repeating. Repeating. Call back in 4 or 8 years and we'll talk.

Posted by: ducktrapper at January 21, 2009 4:08 PM

stirred....

try to get over it...and if you can't then at least place the 'blame' where it is more appropriate.....for eg. Cuba brought in more slaves than ALL of north america....shouldn't you realistically be directing your ire Castrowards ?

slavery existed for thousands of years before whitey got very briefly involved in the business.......and remember whitey's accomplices were arab and african powers....who by the way STILL practice slavery.

Posted by: john begley at January 21, 2009 4:16 PM

There's one thing I take away from the hand-over of power, the Bush family were gracious and showed a lot of class.

I'd hope Obama would be embarrassed by having a supporter thumbing his nose at the outgoing President. He has a very small mind and probably has no sense of decency.

Posted by: Liz J at January 21, 2009 4:25 PM

"I think Obama's appeal goes deeper than that. He has been able to motivate crowds. On its own, gaining the good will of and generating excitement among large numbers of people is a significant accomplishment."
~LindaL

You could say the exact same thing about Pierre Trudeau or a certain Austrian socialist back in the 1930s.

"Now, the next thing would be to lead them in a positive direction, but we don't know enough about Obama to know what his next steps will be. I think it is too soon for anyone to be definitive about what kind of a leader he will be."
~LindaL

I think I know plenty about Obama.

I know Obama sat in Jeremiah Wright's Hate Whitey Community Church for 20 years, was married there, and had his children baptized there.

I know Obama was part of the groundbreaking legal team that organized community lawsuits in Chicago to sue Citigroup's banks to force them to give subprime loans in the 1990s.

I know that Obama is a close friend of Weatherman Bill Ayers who is a Homegrown American terrorist.

I know that Obama won his first election by having his opponents thrown out of the race.

Todd Spivak of HoustonPress.com
How Obama won his first Illinois election:

He was just 35 when in 1996 he won his first bid for
political office. Even many of his staunchest supporters, such as
Black, still resent the strong-arm tactics Obama employed to win his
seat in the Illinois Legislature.

Obama hired fellow Harvard Law alum and election law expert Thomas
Johnson to challenge the nominating petitions of four other candidates,
including the popular incumbent, Alice Palmer, a liberal activist who
had held the seat for several years, according to an April 2007 Chicago
Tribune report.

Obama found enough flaws in the petition sheets -- to appear on the
ballot, candidates needed 757 signatures from registered voters living
within the district -- to knock off all the other Democratic
contenders. He won the seat unopposed.
(This from a man whose birth certificate has never seen the light of day)

I know that Obama's campaign organizers turned off the security features on their credit card donation services to allow illegal campaign donations.

I know that Michelle Obama got a sweetheart job at a Hospital for $400K/annum after Obama earmarked the Hospital in a bill he promoted.
(now that Michelle is First Lady that particular job no longer exists at that Hospital)
some people, the folks who are investigating Rod Blagojevich, would call that a kickback...

LindaL, I think you can guess where someone will go next from watching the road they've been traveling and who they're fellow travellers have been.

Posted by: Oz at January 21, 2009 4:45 PM

"If I were a black person in America I'd be giving 'whitey' the 4 finger and thumb nose salute too!

The largely conservative white establishment has been f**king over blacks and middle class America far too long. Their day of reckoning has come and it looks good on them."
------------------------------------------------


Good Lord, Heaven Forbid, and Hell just frooze over, cause it looks like the Aryian Nation may become my Ally.
,

Posted by: Ratt at January 21, 2009 4:57 PM

"I think Obama's appeal goes deeper than that. He has been able to motivate crowds. On its own, gaining the good will of and generating excitement among large numbers of people is a significant accomplishment."

~LindaL

How come he was not able to inspire his crowd of worshipers - you know the "we care about the planet and you don't" crowd - to not litter the "historical site as if it was a dump???

YOU MUST WATCH THE VIDEO and then tell us how motivated the Obama worshipers were to pick up after themselves

Posted by: Friend of USA at January 21, 2009 5:01 PM

Just like the indians in Canada, there is a greater number of blacks in jail in the US.

Supposedly we (whites, blacks, indians, yellows etc) are all equal so why is it that more of them are in jail. We are all supposed to abide by the same rules, are we not?

Could it be that they don't abide by those rules.

Just wondering?

Horny Toad

Posted by: Horny Toad at January 21, 2009 5:06 PM

stirred, your head still needs some soaking I guess, because you forget the "now" part of my comments. Yes, black people in the past did have a rough time of it, but what I really dont hate to tell you is this: So did the Irish, the Jewish, the Chinese, the Germans and many other races, whether they were visible or invisible minorities. But the crazy part is that I dont hear any other ethnicity snivel because their ancestors (NOT them personally, not their generation, not even their parents) suffered. Remember how some White people came here? Some were refugees, escaping poverty, war, oppression; some were criminals (remember how Australia was populated, stealing bread was a banishable offence) and many were treated as less than human when they came over the ocean to their new homes because they committed the crime of being Irish or Jewish.
Not all Black people came to America as slaves, just as not all White people were slave owners, and Black youths in North America know NOTHING of oppression when compared to their ancestors (assuming that their ancestors were slaves) and therefore have no right to blame their White peers. The problems nowadays which youth suffer from are a direct result of terrible choices and a refusal to accept responsibility for those choices (ie. Dropping out of school, Taking part in baby making before getting married and finishing high school, spending time on the streets instead of getting a job, whining about how its the white man's fault that they made stupid choices)
If you honestly think that your white neighbor is a horrible person because of something in his ancestor's past that may or may not have happened (see my comment about how not all white people owned slaves), then give your head a shake, because odds are that no matter what his ancestors did, he's a good person and assumes more guilt than he deserves all because of whiners who think they're entitled to place blame rather than accept it.

Sorry about the rant, but I also pray that racism disappears thanks to Obama, but with people like stirred around, I'm not going to hold my breath on it.

Posted by: Irene Swain at January 21, 2009 5:13 PM

Irene Swain


I could list quite a few things that I could blame failure on, including racism, but I didn't fail, even tho I'm dyslexic and from a dysfunctional home. The reason I didn't fail, my country (I'm an immigrant who calls Canada home)afforded me the opportunity to succeed, so I worked hard and succeeded.

Posted by: GYM at January 21, 2009 6:57 PM

Why be sorry, Irene? What you say is dead on.

Barbara Kay has a very fine article in today's National Post, which explores the same theme.

Wouldn't it be nice . . . if we really were colour blind? E.g., 'Stopped blaming whitey, who has tremendously advanced civilization (though we're now on a downward cycle/spiral), which has allowed huge advantages for all the victim groups who cast blame on the white race. I'm thoroughly tired of such blatant exploitation (of the good things, with no appreciation) and hypocrisy.

I asked a young, well dressed black man recently, "If you don't think Canada's a good place to live for a black person, how about living in Africa?" He said that would be OK. I said, "Zimbabwe, Sudan, Nigeria?" "Fine", he replied. Such magic thinking, which Obama and his equally magic thinking supporters—including a close family member, who couldn’t discuss politics intelligently or knowledgeably for two seconds—is epidemic among the “black is better” crowd. I challenge these illusionists to spend even a few minutes in a classroom with some of these entitled, but undeserving, and often totally uncivilized and bullying black folks. (I believe that most blacks are productive citizens. However, many are not and they expect—and are too often given—a free ride, generally, to not a very good place, because they’ve made atrocious choices, and not because “whitey” has forced them to.)

I fear that the adult toddler inmates are now in charge of the US political asylum: such immature elitists have been in charge of most Canadian institutions for decades and, in government here while the LIEberals were in charge. This is very bad news for all of us, including the left wing elitists. (Think toddlers, happy that they’ve slipped the bonds of their parents and can now play in the street! Then, as Dion might say, “Bam!”)

Posted by: lookout at January 21, 2009 6:58 PM

Charles Adler had Lorne Gunter and Jed Babin on his show today, comparing Barack Obama's speeches with those of Chance the Gardener. For those who don't know this fictional character, I've elaborated on it all here. A year from now, it will be interesting to see precisely what Obama's "substance" consists of!

Posted by: Robert W. at January 21, 2009 7:39 PM

"Ah yes. Continue to blame conservative whitey for the negative consequences of decisions made by black individuals. God forbid that they are held accountable for their actions. God forbid that a person, of any color, has to WORK towards their successes and not have it handed to them on a silver platter."

Well, actually... conservative whiteys did in fact pooch things pretty badly, making blacks their slaves and all. And then fighting against every gain blacks have made.

Nobody has ever said people don't need to work. That's a conservative lie you suck up, because it supports your narrative.

The only people who've ever had anything handed to them on a silver platter were rich whites, and the platter was probably held by a black slave.

I now return you to believing that things were good under Bush.

Posted by: John at January 21, 2009 7:42 PM

Rum Raisin? Nope, Rahm Raspberry.

Posted by: Carl H at January 21, 2009 7:46 PM

Robert W ... Thanks for that.

Being There!

HAR!

Posted by: OMMAG at January 21, 2009 7:47 PM

"...The only people who've ever had anything handed to them on a silver platter were rich whites..."

---John

Rich whites represent about 3% of white people...so what is your point?

Posted by: Friend of USA at January 21, 2009 8:38 PM

Bull apples by Barrak Obama should be the name of that speech. Like my granny used to say; They lie like rugs.

Posted by: Revnant Dream at January 21, 2009 9:17 PM

Nice salute there, Rahm

Looks like the grown-ups have left the building.

Posted by: billypaintbrush at January 21, 2009 10:08 PM

All leftists whether Lib, NDP or Democrat behave exactly like children, the nasty bullying kind who go running to tattle when they're served even a fraction of what they've dished out.

When they don't get their own way, they are on permanent whine and tantrum. The Clinton crew trashed the White House like juvenile delinquent high schoolers. For 8 years there has been non-stop whining from the Left with no limit to how low they'll sink in criticizing their opponents as the comparison of Bush to the mass murderer of 6 million demonstrates. They are truly unhinged in their hatred.

When they do get their own way, they are the most ungracious winners of all time.

They cannot argue their points as adults. Like vicious children who cannot refute anything with evidence, they call their opponent names, repeat their already refuted points and shout down the opposition. On university campuses, they try to prevent conservatives from speaking by threatening, throwing pies, drowning out the speaker with heckling, physically jostling him. This shameless behavior has never been displayed by conservative students toward a leftist speaker and lord knows they have plenty more opportunity since the vast majority invited are leftists.

Leftists share the magical thinking of children, that problems will be solved by a Magic Fairy who has a bottomless pit of money. They shirk hard unpopular decisions. The day a lefty proposes something unpopular and difficult will never come.

Their lies are not clever but primitive like kids who deny they're stealing cookies even when caught with their hand in the cookie jar (or wad of cash in their refrigerator). Actually lefties believe it is their right to help themselves while throwing tax money around to get elected and none shall call it corruption.

Thanks to marxist control of education from kindergarten through university and the media-entertainment conglomerate, there are enough child-like thinkers now to outvote the shrinking pool of adults. This process cannot be reversed.

There will be a steady decline in the American standard of living as lefties feed their followers the ice cream they demand until the nausea and pain start.

Posted by: kivi at January 22, 2009 1:13 AM

Philadelphia had Joey Skinny Merlino and Chicago has Rahn Emanuel.. Same!.. Same!

Posted by: Slap Shot at January 22, 2009 4:22 AM

Well said, kivi!

I have to admit that I share your pessimism: as lefty Western societies become more and more like dysfunctional Third World countries by the minute, even if we wanted to reverse the downward spiral, there aren’t enough truly civic minded among us to do it: Western societies are turning out far more sows’ ears than silk purses and we know, magic thinking aside, that one can’t turn those ears into silk purses. Things are looking pretty bad . . .

Posted by: lookout at January 22, 2009 8:00 AM

Rice and Powell were given important posts in government because they are bright and capable people who happen to be black. The big lie from the Left is that Right thinking people are big racists when in fact the Left has been doing little to raise up minorities so they can continue to tell them that they are being oppressed by white people on the Right. Its as plain as the nose on your face.

No other President - and certainly Slick Willie included - has done more for black Africans than GWB. Racism anyone, anyone? What did Cigar Bill or Smiling Jimmy do? Squat!

Posted by: a different bob at January 22, 2009 8:21 AM

"Well, actually... conservative whiteys did in fact pooch things pretty badly, making blacks their slaves and all"

Johnny boy,

You do realize that the Democrts were the party of slavery don't you?

Posted by: Bill K at January 22, 2009 3:23 PM

I remember when Snow died and comments where made that it was a good thing.
The people on this site jumped on it and claimed the moral high ground.
Jim makes a comment about kennedy that is disgusting too and I hear nothing but crickets (except Linda) What a pack of hypocrites. It is only wrong when it is the guy you like. It had nothing to do with your fake moral fiber.

PS: I would like to know Kate's source for this picture. I bet that it is a fake but that would require research and Kate knows it is just easier to wind some of you fools up.

Posted by: Right of centre at January 23, 2009 11:45 AM

My apologizes kate it is an LA times photo but the question I ask is what is the context? He could just be clowning around with Obama's kids for all we know.
I would highly doubt it is intended at a political opponent. If it did Faux news would be all over it.

Posted by: Right of centre at January 23, 2009 11:57 AM

Posted by: John at January 21, 2009 7:42 PM>


“The only people who've ever had anything handed to them on a silver platter were rich whites, and the platter was probably held by a black slave”

So what’s your problem with poor whites? Oh that’s right they probably all look the same to you.

Posted by: Knight 99 at January 24, 2009 1:08 AM

A wag once said "If you want a friend, get a dog. If you want a dog, get Rahm Emanuel"
He is a definite contrast to Obama's calm demeanor.

From the NYT [his nose-thumbing was to former House colleagues]
[Rahm Emanuel] is not accustomed to fading discreetly into the background. As a staff member in the Clinton White House, a three-term House member from Chicago and the chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, he was viewed by many as a consummate purveyor of a crass, kneecapping brand of politics.

Mr. Obama acknowledged as much at a 2005 roast for Mr. Emanuel, who is a former ballet dancer, during which Mr. Obama credited him with being “the first to adapt Machiavelli’s ‘The Prince’ for dance” (a number that included “a lot of kicks below the waist”). When Mr. Emanuel lost part of his middle finger while cutting meat at an Arby’s as a teenager, Mr. Obama joked, the accident “rendered him practically mute.”
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/25/us/politics/25emanuel.html?_r=1&hp

Posted by: dizzy at January 25, 2009 3:17 AM
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