My man Ta-Nehisi shutting this Harry Reid thing down. (Wait. Is that negro dialect?) I think you can grant that, in this era, the term “Negro dialect” is racially insensitive and embarrassing. That said, the fair-mind listener understands the argument–Barack Obama’s complexion and his ability to code-switch is an asset. You can quibble about the “light [...]
Entries from January 12th, 2010
Preach It
January 12th, 2010 · No Comments · america, News, Racism
Tags: america·Conservatives·harry reid·Hypocrisy·liz cheney·Race·Racism·Republicans
McCain’s Shame
January 12th, 2010 · No Comments · america, Elections, News, Politics
The more I think about this Palin pick in 2008, the more disgusted I am. Was he just trying to win an election at the expense of actually governing a nation? Did he honestly believe, over the objections of his right hand man, that Palin was qualified to lead in his stead? Ultimately, the buck [...]
Tags: John McCain·sarah palin
Do You Believe This Is Racist?
January 12th, 2010 · No Comments · News, Racism
What are your views on the ad below? Depending upon who you are, and what your background is, it may just be racist. Or it may not be. This is an ad for KFC that aired originally in Australia. Watch it: What do you think? Black folks sure do like fried chicken don’t they? Then [...]
