Friday, February 13, 2004
A Quick Thought
If anyone tells you that Kerry is just like Bush, sock 'em.
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Tuesday, February 10, 2004
Who'll cry for the dark ones?
The kidnapping in Sarasota Florida is proof that evil exists in this world and that it often ends up in Florida. But why did we all find out about this particular kidnapping and murder? This case seems vaguely familiar - a young innocent girl kidnapped or missing. Polly Klaas [not sure of spelling], Jon Benet, that Smart girl in Utah, and Amber. We've heard about them and mourned their loss of life or loss of innocence.
The media loves to get involved when there is an abduction because it is always terrifying for the parents (unless they are the ones who offed the kids) and it tugs at our heart strings in a fundamental way. Oh, and the media must feel that if the little girl is Anglo-American that it will really tear us apart because that is all they ever show. Have you noticed that? If we look at our list of abductees you're not going to see a "Wei-chen", a "Chaniqua" or an "Angelita" because the media doesn't give a flying f--- if the kid is of color. Do they think we are too stupid to notice?
This isn't just a matter of media coverage, it's a matter of justice. If a little kid comes out on CNN because they are missing they are going to have a much better chance of being found (even if dead) and of finding the culprit as appears to have happened in Florida.
This rant is pointing out race issues but it's also about class issues. Many of these stories also come out because of the parents and their ability to communicate with the media. If you don't know how to work the media then nobody's going to listen to you.
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The media loves to get involved when there is an abduction because it is always terrifying for the parents (unless they are the ones who offed the kids) and it tugs at our heart strings in a fundamental way. Oh, and the media must feel that if the little girl is Anglo-American that it will really tear us apart because that is all they ever show. Have you noticed that? If we look at our list of abductees you're not going to see a "Wei-chen", a "Chaniqua" or an "Angelita" because the media doesn't give a flying f--- if the kid is of color. Do they think we are too stupid to notice?
This isn't just a matter of media coverage, it's a matter of justice. If a little kid comes out on CNN because they are missing they are going to have a much better chance of being found (even if dead) and of finding the culprit as appears to have happened in Florida.
This rant is pointing out race issues but it's also about class issues. Many of these stories also come out because of the parents and their ability to communicate with the media. If you don't know how to work the media then nobody's going to listen to you.
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Monday, February 09, 2004
North vs. South
In an earlier post I mentioned that to many voters John Kerry is like Abraham Lincoln in that he is a solid speaking, old hat politician. I think it was Bill Maher who compared him to the apple-throwing trees in Wizard of Oz. But the media seems to think that, and I'm starting to agree, Kerry is much more like Abraham Lincoln because he is a Northerner.
Is it true? Will white Southerners vote for Clark and Edwards because they are Southerners? If this is true then Kerry will come in third in Tennessee and have a tough time (not win) other Southern states as they cast their votes.
I know I make fun of them because they sleep with their relatives and their slow drawl makes them sound slow-witted but is the South still carrying a grudge over the Civil War? Gore wasn't able to win his own state of Tennessee in the last presidential election. I assumed that was because on the campaign trail he was as exciting as bingo for one. But maybe it was because the South turned on him after they realized that he was more Park Avenue than Tennessee.
This certainly explains Dean's earlier comments about getting votes from folks with confederate flags on their pick-up trucks. He wasn't only referring to rednecks, he was reaching out to all Southerners in his twisted way.
Look for this North/South issue to be the determining factor in who is ultimately selected for the Vice Presiden't slot on the Democratic party ticket.
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Is it true? Will white Southerners vote for Clark and Edwards because they are Southerners? If this is true then Kerry will come in third in Tennessee and have a tough time (not win) other Southern states as they cast their votes.
I know I make fun of them because they sleep with their relatives and their slow drawl makes them sound slow-witted but is the South still carrying a grudge over the Civil War? Gore wasn't able to win his own state of Tennessee in the last presidential election. I assumed that was because on the campaign trail he was as exciting as bingo for one. But maybe it was because the South turned on him after they realized that he was more Park Avenue than Tennessee.
This certainly explains Dean's earlier comments about getting votes from folks with confederate flags on their pick-up trucks. He wasn't only referring to rednecks, he was reaching out to all Southerners in his twisted way.
Look for this North/South issue to be the determining factor in who is ultimately selected for the Vice Presiden't slot on the Democratic party ticket.
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