Subj : Democracy Explained to Kids To : LEE LOFASO From : BOB KLAHN Date : Tue Sep 10 2013 23:59:12 ... LL> On MSNBC, Chris Matthews made a statement that no LL> Republicans were invited. Michael Steel then corrected LL> him, explaining how the organizers of the event ran the LL> show. Steel's explanation was, in effect, the same as what LL> you wrote. Scott notified the organizers ahead of time he would not be there. LL> Because no Republicans spoke at the event, it gave the LL> appearance that Republicans do not care about black folks, LL> or about MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech. Of course, LL> appearances can be deceiving, as it is silly to think that LL> all/many/most Republicans are racist. Strom Thurmond had a black daughter he saw to it was well taken care of, George Wallace said it was all politics, yet Thurmond was surely a racist and Wallace played one so well it looks like he really was. ... BM>> between the elite and the serfs. They speak of the Dems creating the rift BM>> but if you look at the entire picture, the reason most people think this BM>> icountry s turning towards socialism/communism is very simply explained, BM>> AKorporate merika wants it that way. LL> I was using affirmative action as an example. For a deeper LL> understanding of how corporations interact among national LL> security and social welfare policy, you might want to read LL> "Thinking Through the Cold War", by David Jardin, free LL> download from smashwords.com Nah... I don't really. ... BM>> happened many years ago. When the Irish immigrated here they were BM>> considered a lower species than the blacks. Every race (and yes, BM>> nationality is considered a race, not just color) has had that issue. As the signs said, no colored or Irish need apply. LL> Sure. Discrimination exists among all races, both within LL> and between. Andrew Young once said, "We are all racists LL> and bigots." I tend to agree with that view, with the LL> caveat it is what we do (as individuals and a people) to LL> overcome that racism and bigotry that is important. That LL> was Andrew Young's real message, or what he was trying to LL> convey to others. Sounds about right. ... BM>>> LOL.... irony as it's best... vote for the man who doesn't give a BM>>> rat's ass about you. LL>>> You have to remember - we boil our crawfish LIVE. :) BM>>When is Jindal on the menu? He's on the republican's menu. LL> In the latest poll, Les Miles and Nick Saban are rated LL> higher than Bobby Jindal. Les Miles I can understand. But LL> Nick Saban is hated in these parts, pretty much on the same LL> level as the devil himself. Jindal should consider himself LL> blessed that he cannot run for a third consecutive term for LL> governor. :) To lose to someone hated so much would be bad. OTOH, you said Saban is hated on the same level as the devil. Since we are talking about republicans, isn't that a high rating? BOB KLAHN bob.klahn@sev.org http://home.toltbbs.com/bobklahn .... Comma Sutra: Guide to Grammatic Satisfaction. --- Via Silver Xpress V4.5/P [Reg] * Origin: Fidonet Since 1991 Join Us: www.DocsPlace.org (1:123/140) .