"Let freedom ring from the mighty mountains of New York." --Dr. Martin Luther King from his famous I Have a Dream speech.
It's a difficult task to point out in a moment of joy over crossing a threshold many thought impossible in their lifetime, that the same racism beat back by the Nov 4th 2008 election will instead be enshrined by it.
How could one remain unmoved at the tears of joy streaming down the face of Jesse Jackson at the acceptance speech of President-elect Obama in Chicago? The dream of racial equality crossed another hurdle and stands as a great marker in the history of this land. I am proud America has overcome race to the extent we have.
We have not yet attained the high goal set by Dr. Martin Luther King in his famous I Have a Dream speech. We have not. There will for some long time be petty prejudices held by the lesser among us. We can not perfect ourselves and yet we can aspire to be much better.
The Ludlum Elementary School in the Hempstead Union Free School District of Long Island, NY is now called Barack Obama Elementary School. How does this redefine the wishes expressed in the dream of Dr. King? It serves to enshrine racism.
From the AP story which reports the renaming... Officials for the Long Island district say they think the school is the country's first to be named after the first black president-elect, although similar efforts to rename schools, parks and streets are under way elsewhere.
Barack Obama is being honored for the color of his skin, not for the content of his character. It's just that simple. We have yet to see what the man is made of to determine how his character fares.
The office of President for which he will take an oath, Jan 20, 2009 will test him like no other. We can only wish him good luck and the good sense to follow the great guidance that God provides.
Tuesday, 25 November 2008
Wednesday, 19 November 2008
Fresh Blood
Had the pleasure of meeting an Iraqi War vet, last night. We had shots of Bushmills over post-election talk and the role of Putin in the future. Great perspective. This guy had come to the USA in the 90's as an immigrant and since has served a couple tours in Iraq. When asked by a self described "moderate" lefty sitting nearby, which did he prefer, Russia or the USA?... he listed all the reasons he's here in America. Lefty didn't get it. He kept asking as if there were the chance this guy who'd fled Soviet style Communism might still long for it. Well you might have guessed as much from a Gore/Kerry/Obama supporter.
For some time the role of immigrants like this proud soldier, especially from the former Soviet Union states has been on my mind. The newly freed are our best reminder of what we have come to take for granted. Or they can be. The sting of real oppression is fresh in their minds.
Our friend Lefty said he is a German-American. His family has been in the US for seven generations. When I pointed out to him that he was an American since he didn't speak German and parents and grand-parents didn't either he realized it was a long time since he considered himself as simply an American. That's really taking what you have for granted.
I want to hear more of the voices of those who are recently freed from oppression. Next time you here an accent which seems unfamiliar, ask about that persons story. So many times you will be amazed at the lengths to which people will go just to have the chance at freedom. It will inspire you.
Remember to thank a Vet for having done that bold work.
For some time the role of immigrants like this proud soldier, especially from the former Soviet Union states has been on my mind. The newly freed are our best reminder of what we have come to take for granted. Or they can be. The sting of real oppression is fresh in their minds.
Our friend Lefty said he is a German-American. His family has been in the US for seven generations. When I pointed out to him that he was an American since he didn't speak German and parents and grand-parents didn't either he realized it was a long time since he considered himself as simply an American. That's really taking what you have for granted.
I want to hear more of the voices of those who are recently freed from oppression. Next time you here an accent which seems unfamiliar, ask about that persons story. So many times you will be amazed at the lengths to which people will go just to have the chance at freedom. It will inspire you.
Remember to thank a Vet for having done that bold work.
Tuesday, 11 March 2008
McCain v. Bozell
L. Brent Bozell III asks in this past Sunday's Washington Post's Outlook Section after a balanced and even-handed history of the dissaffection of Conservatives from the Republican Party, "What should McCain do?"... and answers by saying, "McCain must... He needs to... He should... McCain could... Now he should..." Mr Bozell, what good comes from the "Should-a... Would-a... Could-a... mantra? Mr Bozell, do you think he's listening, now that he's got the nomination? Did he ever listen to Conservatives?
He did. And herein lies the Key to getting him to listen to us, again.
Sen. John McCain is out of money. The Conservative base is in no hurry to sit down and write a check to McCain, "who arguably least qualifies as a Reagan conservative" as Bozell writes in his WaPo Op-Ed, From the Right, He Looks Too Blue. No matter what he "should do", he won't as long as the Money he tried "to get out of politics", keeps coming in. We have an advantage here and can use it to advance the Conservative Movement. John McCain will do OUR bidding if we press him to do so. If we press him to do so in the right way.
During our successful fight to stop Illegal Immigration and the Amnesty Act of 2007 known as McCain-Kennedy I came up with an idea to press home the point that WE pull the purse strings on any run for any office in the land. Never has that fact been more important than today. If we are to take advantage of the time granted to us by the Limbaugh Effect and the ensuing chaos in the Democratic Party brought on by Rush Limbaugh, we have to act now, before the Republican Party faithful get in line and sit down to write checks to Sen. John McCain. Don't forget...he's out of money.
So here's what WE do... WE write a friendly note to Sen. John McCain and with it, include a voided check in the amount that you would normally donate to his campaign. Since you're going to write VOID across the check, you could make it for the maximum amount allowed by Law, but that's up to you. The point will be made by sending the voided check. The note you include is key. Go straight down the list of issues you have as a Conservative which are being ignored by his campaign. Use Mr. Bozell's excellent piece as a starting point. Check out Void $upport for progress on this front in the coming months.
Let's remember, McCain is a Senator and compromise is his business. We got his mind right on Amnesty for Illegals because he took a beating in contributions for being on the wrong side of the issue. Just think... you can press the point home as we did with all those bricks sent to Washington to build the fence... but without all that extra postage.
He did. And herein lies the Key to getting him to listen to us, again.
Sen. John McCain is out of money. The Conservative base is in no hurry to sit down and write a check to McCain, "who arguably least qualifies as a Reagan conservative" as Bozell writes in his WaPo Op-Ed, From the Right, He Looks Too Blue. No matter what he "should do", he won't as long as the Money he tried "to get out of politics", keeps coming in. We have an advantage here and can use it to advance the Conservative Movement. John McCain will do OUR bidding if we press him to do so. If we press him to do so in the right way.
During our successful fight to stop Illegal Immigration and the Amnesty Act of 2007 known as McCain-Kennedy I came up with an idea to press home the point that WE pull the purse strings on any run for any office in the land. Never has that fact been more important than today. If we are to take advantage of the time granted to us by the Limbaugh Effect and the ensuing chaos in the Democratic Party brought on by Rush Limbaugh, we have to act now, before the Republican Party faithful get in line and sit down to write checks to Sen. John McCain. Don't forget...he's out of money.
So here's what WE do... WE write a friendly note to Sen. John McCain and with it, include a voided check in the amount that you would normally donate to his campaign. Since you're going to write VOID across the check, you could make it for the maximum amount allowed by Law, but that's up to you. The point will be made by sending the voided check. The note you include is key. Go straight down the list of issues you have as a Conservative which are being ignored by his campaign. Use Mr. Bozell's excellent piece as a starting point. Check out Void $upport for progress on this front in the coming months.
Let's remember, McCain is a Senator and compromise is his business. We got his mind right on Amnesty for Illegals because he took a beating in contributions for being on the wrong side of the issue. Just think... you can press the point home as we did with all those bricks sent to Washington to build the fence... but without all that extra postage.
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