I actually started this as a response to comments on my “macaca” post at my “home” website, monoblogue, but after writing so much decided it should stand alone as a post and response to “idiot” and “Final Frontier” – two good but……

If youre a student of history, then you would know that the South used to be solidly Democratic until they supported the Civil Rights Act and have not voted consistently Democratic since.

Im a white guy. I go to the white guy meetings and I get the newsletter. I know what is going on and the code words. And racism is clearly not a partisan issue, as you should hear the jokes that are made during my family thanksgiving dinner, but there is one party that consistently neglects the concerns of blacks and it is Republicans.

And you would not believe how many people I speak with that are still refusing to beleive that Obama is not a Muslim or a threat to America due to his lineage. These people are out there and the Republican base constantly plays to them. There is no fear of whites being stirred up in the cities by the white Democratic leadership/hacks- but can you say the same for Republicans?

Might as well spell out how you are wrong for the record so I can be right again:

Race is in issue and it is stupid to say that it isnt. There are litterally polls out there sayng that about 6% of the populaion is not going to vote for Obama merely bc of his race. That and the AP reports stating that Republicans are illegally dumping voters from the roles (rolls?). Race is something that is def a problem in America (no all whites fault) and it is something that we need to discuss as a nation to see that we get over this hump.

As someone who has constantly supported the worst president in modern history and his policies, what makes you think that you have any say in the “correct” way to run this country and that your views on Obama’s qualifications hold any merit? You cant be wrong for a good 6 years and then pretend it didnt happen. Deregulation and trickle down economics and barroom-bully diplomacy do not work.

You say you want a discussion of the issues, but then the paragraph before you want to talk about people that Obama has met before? Little Joey is the perfect example that you are all too familiar with, of the type of lowlife person that clings to politicians. There is only so much that can be done after you are made aware of how unsavory they are. You could very well have a pedophile, a 60s counterculture revolutionary, or a psychopath in a club you belong to- are you supposed to do background checks on all people you eat rubber chicken with?

And you mention Freddie and Fannie, but you dont mention that McCain’s advisor is the lobbyist for them. So while Obama was paid for access to discuss their concerns, McCains guy was out there actively pushing for their interests. Which is worse? Come on, have you no shame?

Maybe I am reading too much Andrew Sullivan, but where are all the real conservatives who are man enough to stand up for REAL positions and not just be party hacks (or party hacks until the president bc a lame duck and drops to 20% approval- at that point its apparently ok to disagree) and toe the line? Man up Michael. Admit McCain is no longer a Maverick as he votes with Bush 90% of the time (and you apparently vehemently disagree with Bush) and admit that Palin is way over her head and a political and shortsighted choice meant to cater to the lowest common denominator of the party, if not society.

In conclusion- Obama is going to win, bc we want change, no matter how cliched you try to make that be. We are sick of the fearmongering. Sick of going at the world by ourselves. And most importantly, sick of the pie (economy) getting bigger, but everyone’s slice (share) getting smaller- except for the top 1%. And bc we are sick of hearing about a guy who went to Columbia, was politically viable in a big city as a young man (shit, you are struggling as an older man with more experience in bumfuck eastern shore- try a big city), went to Harvard Law, president of Law Review, in education- Law Professor, State Legislator, US Senator (most exclusive club in the world), professional presidential candidate (but at least he was traveling the country while doing it, talking to people)…is not qualified.

McCain will lose bc he is the continuation of the failed Bush policies (talking point but Im getting tired). Showed horrible judgement by picking possibly the worst candidate for a major position in the modern history. Refusing to let the VP talk to the media and severly limiting his own talking the media- no more straight talk. And bc he brings nothign to the table but veiled insinuations that have nothing to do with the issues. Theres so much more.

Damn, I typed almost as much as you.

Yes, McCain is an old guy – so was Ronald Reagan and I thought he did pretty well. Of course, McCain is no Reagan but perhaps you see my point.

And Idiot, my understanding of history tells me that I’m going to be right as rain when all is said and done, you just watch. And I personally take offense at the insinuations that a) my readers think black people are dumb and b) that Republicans are racist as a group. All I pointed out is that blacks tend to be monolithic in their voting pattern.

But thank you for acknowledging that just bc black people are voting for Obama, it has nothing to do with his race. Believe it or not, black people aren’t dumb. And for the most part poor black people aren’t dumb (just a little sheltered and prone to generalization as their white counterparts)- and I can admit even I was surprised about this.

But I disagree with your revisionist’s history of Allen’s faux pas. It was a racially demeaning and inappropriate comment, and the crowd got the joke. Im pretty sure they weren’t all familiar with the obscure reference he tried to pull out of his ass as the real meaning to the word. Combine that with the fact that he was essentially a member of the KKK in his younger years, and you have a major turnoff for a state that is becoming more and more educated and evolved. But don’t worry, his career isn’t over for your party as they do not consider that a negative characteristic. Just give him a couple of years and he can be back in the national spotlight- just ask Trent Lott.

And your last couple of paragraphs had so much BS and spin, I don’t even have the time to acknowledge it, so let me just sum it up: You are wrong.

THAT ONE/BIDEN ‘08