Toure: Electoral Map Looks Just Like Confederate Map
Andrew Sullivan originally made this point and Republicans can whine all they want about this, but this is deeper than politics. This is about the racism built into US culture, into humanity. In 1864, if you focus on the states in existence at the time, Lincoln was looking at the exact same map that Obama is looking at in 2012. In 1864, Lincoln was a Republican advocating the end of slavery. In 2012, Obama is America's first black President and a Democrat. The exact same map is staring him in the face. This speaks directly to the fundamental cultural reality of the USA and of the south. The parties 'switched sides' when Johnson signed into law Kennedy's Civil Rights Act in 1964. That fundamental divide has not disappeared in modern America. The scar of slavery and the legacy of the fight for Civil Rights still stands for all to see.
On a positive note, I still believe that America is light years ahead of most countries in the world on the issue of racism, despite the racism that exists in America, because no other country has such an honest and open dialogue about race relations as the United States. Anyone prepared to criticize it must also acknowledge the genius of the 'open' political fight that has taken place on this issue. Other countries tend to pretend that they are far more advanced on the issue, but with the exception of Canada, I maintain that no other culture has made the strides that America has made on this issue, and their starting point, constitutionally institutionalized slavery, was one of the most difficult to confront.
Wednesday 31 October 2012
Saturday 27 October 2012
Ann Coulter vs. Piers Morgan On "Retard" Comment And Racism
Ann Coulter vs. Piers Morgan On "Retard" Comment And Racism This woman is one of the worst pieces of filth on the planet and the only reason she has an audience on the right is because she's a hot blonde. She's like another Palin, but she is worse.
Thursday 25 October 2012
Wednesday 24 October 2012
Tuesday 23 October 2012
Saturday 20 October 2012
Friday 19 October 2012
John D. Rockefeller Junior's words of Inspiration
These words of John D. Rockefeller Junior are inscribed at Rockefeller Center in Manhattan, New York. They are words that speak of the true greatness, foresight and optimism of the American dream.
I believe that every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty.
I believe that the law was made for man and not man for the law; that government is the servant of the people and not their master.
I believe in the Dignity of labour, whether with head or hand; that the world owes no man a living but that it owes every man an opportunity to make a living.
I believe that thrift is essential to well ordered living and that economy is a prime requisite of a sound financial structure, whether in government, business or personal affairs.
I believe that truth and justice are fundamental to an enduring social order.
I believe in the sacredness of a promise, that a man's word should be as good as his bond; that character not wealth or power or position – is of supreme worth.
I believe that the rendering of useful service is the common duty of mankind and that only in the purifying fire of sacrifice is the dross of selfishness consumed and the greatness of the human soul set free.
I believe in an all-wise and all-loving God, named by whatever name, and that the individuals highest fulfilment, greatest happiness, and widest usefulness are to be found in living in harmony with His Will.
I believe that love is the greatest thing in the world; that it alone can overcome hate; that right can and will triumph over might."
Wednesday 17 October 2012
Monday 15 October 2012
Deficit Reduction Truth in America
The wrong issue for the wrong candidate is the simple fact that the GOP does not, historically, reduce the deficit when in power. They simply talk about doing it and then explode the deficit when in power by cutting taxes for the rich and massively expanding military spending. Reagan, Bush Sr and Bush Jr all exploded the deficit. The only people to reduce the deficit were President Clinton and President Obama. The irony is profound, since that is the essence of the GOP platform. To summarize, the GOP are bold faced liars and their historical record speaks for itself, if people bother to actually look at it, rather than be bamboozled by their bogus rhetoric.
Sunday 14 October 2012
Saturday 13 October 2012
Wednesday 10 October 2012
From 'Why We Fight': Eisenhower's Warning to the Nation about the Military Industrial Complex
Mitt Romney, the GOP candidate for President in 2012, is suggesting raising the 'defense' budget yet again, despite the fact that no one at the Pentagon is asking for this to happen. Why?
Tuesday 9 October 2012
Bahama Pundit: The Wilson City Power Plant—Dawn of a New Day?
The latest from Bahama Pundit: The Wilson City Power Plant—Dawn of a New Day?
Letter to the Editor in The Nassau Guardian
This letter to the editor in The Nassau Guardian is absolutely spot on. Our new government, here in the Bahamas, is a bad joke. This lady explains why.
Monday 8 October 2012
Same old Bush nonsense: Mitt Romney Gives An Address On Foreign Policy
Mitt Romney Gives An Address On Foreign Policy and winds up sounding just like George W Bush.
Please America, the anti-science, anti-reason, anti-logic and pro-stupid, in their current manifestation, GOP cannot be allowed to lead the USA again. Don't you remember how crazy it was under W or are your memories that short? Come on America, don't give into fear again.
Please America, the anti-science, anti-reason, anti-logic and pro-stupid, in their current manifestation, GOP cannot be allowed to lead the USA again. Don't you remember how crazy it was under W or are your memories that short? Come on America, don't give into fear again.
Sunday 7 October 2012
Saturday 6 October 2012
Friday 5 October 2012
Thursday 4 October 2012
The Swiss Ramble: Arsenal - The Song Remains The Same
The Swiss Ramble: Arsenal - The Song Remains The Same: It has been a mixed start to the season for Arsenal, as promising away performances at champions Manchester City and a r...
Wednesday 3 October 2012
Foreign Affairs: America the Undertaxed
America the Undertaxed: Compared with other developed countries, the United States has very low taxes, little income redistribution, and an extraordinarily complex tax code. If it wanted to, the government could raise taxes without crippling growth or productivity. Tax reform is ultimately a political choice, not an economic one -- a statement about what sort of society Americans want.
Foreign Affairs: How to Make Almost Anything
How to Make Almost Anything: In recent decades, the world has been rocked by revolutions in the digitization of computation and communication. Now the physical world is being digitized, thanks to new technologies that can turn data into things and things into data. Digital fabrication will let people build custom home furniture, living organs out of cells, and drones that can fly out of a printer; science fiction is becoming industrial fact.
Foreign Affairs: The Myth of German Hegemony
The Myth of German Hegemony: Germany has the strongest economy in Europe, but its financial strength does not translate into political supremacy. In recent months, Berlin has lost both allies and influence, and it will need to compromise in order to stabilize the eurozone.
Tuesday 2 October 2012
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