Tag Archives: Racism
What We’re Up Against
I am in Columbus, Ohio, for a wedding, so I will be blogging from the road for the next few days. One thing that struck me today as I was checking my friend requests on myspace was how extremely desparate … Continue reading
Filed under Politics, Presidential Race 2008, Republicans
The N Word
Advisory. Please do not read this entry if you are offended by frank explorations of race in America. This topic, as I cover it, should be considered adult. I watched a documentary recently called, “The N Word”. As the name … Continue reading
Filed under Racism
Republican Racism Rears Its Head? I Defend It?
Adam LaDuca, 21, the former executive director of the Pennsylvania Federation of College Republicans, wrote on his Facebook page in late July that Obama has “a pair of lips so large he could float half of Cuba to the shores … Continue reading
Filed under Civil Rights, Politics, Presidential Race 2008, Racism, Religion, Republicans
Update on Jesse Helms
He’s still dead, but I did find an article by David Broder for the Washington Post that furthered my point of drinking to the passing of Helms. Enjoy, Tom
Filed under Civil Rights, History, Politics, Racism, Republicans
Happy Independence Day!
It’s always nice to celebrate a hard fought victory and today is no exception. Though I have to admit, my mind has wandered today about what other history this day holds. On this day in 1910 Jack Johnson knocked out … Continue reading
Jesse Helms is Dead… I Say Good Riddance!
I know, I know, we’re not supposed to speak ill of the dead, so I will allow Senator Helms’ own words speak for him. I’ve been portrayed as a caveman by some. That’s not true. I’m a conservative progressive, and … Continue reading
Filed under Politics, Racism, Religion, Republicans
