Monday, April 28, 2008

Rant of the Day: Audacity of Divisiveness


The infamous Reverend Jeremiah Wright - moral guide of Barack Obama - made a speech today in front of the National Press Club. In addressing his recent fame, Rev. Wright stated, 'Being different does not mean one is deficient,' which basically meant that in his mind it is OK for black reverends to spew hate speech against white people to their congregations...because it is a 'different' way of professing their faith.

No one is perfect, but at least in my faith - that has been filled with scandals involving sexual abuse of children - we denounce the wrongdoing of our spiritual leaders. Wright was greeted with standing ovations from the mainly-black crowd. Racism does not just stem from 'white' people...and it was evident from the responses of the crowd at the speech today.

I may not be the most holy of holy, but I do think that religious and moral figures SHOULD be held to a higher standard. They are the leaders of their community. Mr. Wright has not apologized for his venom-filled statements, but rather has blamed everyone but himself for his newfound fame: the media, politicians, etc. While I am one that is quick to point out the faults of those groups, they are most certainly not to be blamed for showing what kind of man he is; and when you choose a spiritual leader filled with more anger than love, it also shows what kind of man Barack Obama is. Whether we like it or not, we are judged by the company we keep, and Obama seems to surround himself with the lowest of the low...

Friday, April 4, 2008

Myth (AKA Thing That Honks Me Off) of the Day



Myth (AKA Thing That Honks Me Off) of the Day - taken from an e-mail exchange this week: All the pundits/politicians who decry the economy stating it is in a far worse state than it is currently experiencing...using the "R" word and the "D" word. A recession occurs after two quarters of a net loss of GDP. The US hasn't experienced one this year. No Recession = No Depression.

And before all the libs start saying that the Republicans ruined the world...here's a little pop quiz for you: When was the last time the US experienced a recession?

ANSWER: During the end of the Clinton Administration. Bush inherited that along with terrorist issues unanswered (USS Cole, Embassy Bombings in Africa, Bin Laden, Khobar Towers, etc). And no, the woes of the economy should not be placed solely on the sitting President although they most certainly are. Congress and a natural economic cycle have more to do with it.

My opinion - STFU pundits!@#!The economy is slowing a bit, but now is NOT the right time to freak out and start lying to the public for political points. And shame on the public for believing them...