Racism, Criticism, and Obama
OK, let us lay some truth down, but put them where they need to be, so they are not, to quote Kipling "twisted and made a trap for fools."
Now,first off, are there many people who are sincere critics of Obama because they are holding to ideas and principles, yes, indeed, there is no reason to say most of DU does not fit into this category. There are people whose documented beliefs are here for the reading, and they did not change as some sort of evolution or fashion statement. Thank God that is true, because we need to be consistent about who we are and what we believe, and yes, we have offered way too much wiggle room in the hope that the masses would stop hating us.
Let's discuss the others:
Are there people who hated Obama from the first minute? Yes, there are.
Are some of these people taking full advantage of this moment?yes there are.
Are some of these people frothing racists? Yes
Are some of these people the sort of racist that will say "but I am not racist" but really keep thinking that Obama was too "young and under-experienced", which are often the velvet glove to cover a racist iron fist? yes.
Are some of these people, at best, opportunists that are seeking an agenda, be it Libertarian, Far Right, Far left? Yes
And does that change the fact that Obama has fucked up about the NSA, and needs to turn left now, No
and does it change the fact that, after Clinton and Obama ruled from the center-right, many of us wonder what the term Democrat really means? No.
does that change the fact that we cannot, will not, and must not be silent, Hell no.
If nothing else, we realize that nastiness is rewarded, and that is being nasty wins, we will need to be nasty.
