3 things to keep in mind during the Democratic Primary
Listen: Democratic Primary and White Voters
Upsetting the applecart in terms of what people will say about white voters in the Democratic Primary
- May 20, 2008
Upsetting the applecart in terms of what people will say about white voters in the Democratic Primary
Clinton Strategy/Democratic Convention
Which is worse, sexism, racism or anti-Semitism?
So what tactic is she using today? Will she continue on racism issues? What about the veiled anti-Semitism? Oh that's right, she using the sexism ploy now.
I am beyond heartbroken that in four states, 20-25% of the people exiting voting polls actually admitted that their votes were racially based. This is unbelievable and despicable! In the interest of encouraging honest and constructive dialogue, I would like to share a link to a video of Mr. Tim Wise presenting his theory of "The Creation of Whiteness".
http://www.redroom.com/video/tim-wise-creation-whiteness-clip
This theory explains the historical roots of racism in our country and its context to current problems. I remember quite distinctly the debate wherein Clinton insisted that Obama use specific language to denounce renounce and reject an anti-Semitic supporter. Am I the only person that sees the hypocrisy in Clinton accepting and boasting the support of white racists?
Which leads me to ask; how in the world could she be proud of that kind of a win? Further to that, by being proud of those wins, she is saying to every ethnic group that has been supporting her, "Hey people of every other color than white, look at how I devalue your importance to me by accepting all my white racist supporters!" How does Andrew Young and all the other ethnic supporters continue to stand by her? In essence she is saying that it is okay to be racist. How is that any better than being anti-Semitic?
If she argues sexism, that really falls flat for me. She came out of the election block with the highest namebrand recognition. Her husband is a former President, of popular and controversial fame. She also commanded extreme support of the big money donors in the party. Sexism implies disadvantage and when you look at the majority of the mainstream media play that she has received, she can not argue disadvantage.
Are Clinton supporters saying that being anti-Semitic is worse than being racist, or now is sexism worse? For thinking people everywhere, all three are completely despicable. This can not stand as acceptable to anyone, other than a racist or a bigot. Please view this video and let us all start to communicate towards solutions that value the preciousness of everyone.
So here is the larger personal question, how can I as a Hispanic woman and Democrat support her if she seeks the support of white racists? I could never support McCain for reasons related to the religious supporters that he seeks such as Reverend Rod Parsley, and Reverend John Hagee either. For anyone with principles and convictions, this is an impossible situation.
Deeply disappointed and bitter, rural voter
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By MaggieSpicMay 22, 2008 - 2:25pm