Prejudice 2008

As 2008 comes to an end things are not looking too good. The recession is moving along big time. Bail outs are continuing, two of the Big 3 got their first installment today. Hopefully it will save jobs for the short term, but unless the industry changes and the UAW works out a new contract, will the loans actually save the US auto industry?

Israel is bombing the Gaza Strip, in retaliation to rockets sent by Hamas.

Pakistan is moving troops from troubled Al Queda territory within Pakistan to its border with India. Could these two nuclear powers be heading to a war?

China has sent warships and marines to fight pirates in Africa - a humanitarian gesture on their part or is there a bigger plan at work here?

In the midst of all of these problems that are having global repercussions, as the USA prepares for a new presidential administration to take power, a candidate for the chairmanship of the Republican Party releases a disc regarding Barack the Magic Negro. How pathetic.

At a time when the USA should be showing support for man who will be contending with a very troubled world, we have people who think its important to remind the world that the so called " Number One Country" is still plagued by racism, prejudice, ignorance and stupidity.

Why should anyone listen to the opinion of the USA when they see we still are judging people by their skin color, rather than their abilities? Do these people really think the world is that stupid?

I personally believe that if anyone is to lead one of the major political parties in this country that they need to show they are a leader - in all of the meanings of that word. It might be fine to be a comedian (a poor one in this instance) and be appreciated by Rush Limbaugh but that certainly does not show the individual has any leadership capabilities.

Seeing things like this make me happy that I disassociated myself from the Republican Party many years ago. I feel sorry for the members of the Republican Party who are trying to bring it into the 21st century and have to contend with idiotic pranks like the current one.

As we head for 2009, let's judge people by what they say and do, not by color, or shape, or nationality.

Its Common Sense!