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Not all actions are motivated by racism
Saturday, September 19, 2009 6:44 AM PDT
Now I don't know how to do it, but this incessant insistence that any disagreement with President Obama is based on racism must stop.
The New York Times' Maureen Dowd isn't the only one who spews forth this nonsense at nearly every turn when we, as United States citizens have the audacity to stand firm against this administration's march toward socialism. Clearly, the only reason for playing the race card is because they've got nothing left with which to defend Obama's destructive policies.
Of course, I'm not surprised that the national discourse has only gotten more vitriolic insofar as our president's race is concerned. While many had pontificated that there would be less, I knew even as he was inaugurated that the road would become much more difficult to navigate due to the garbage that would be strewn along the way; all one needs to do is review the events of the day during which we ushered in the era of Obama. Race was in the air — and it didn't feel good at all.
But President Obama himself hasn't helped things, either. He's curiously silent in response to these ridiculous claims of racism; just take a look at how he dealt with the Henry Gates debacle. Did he seriously think a little beer party in the rose garden would settle that issue? Yet just last week I viewed a picture of Officer Crowley (the one accused of racism) as he physically assisted the wobbly professor into the backyard of the White House as the president strutted ahead oblivious to the hatred and racism that was obviously occurring just behind him. I'm still waiting for Obama to sincerely apologize for his "stupidly" comment that was the genesis for that entire situation.
Racism will always exist — there's no getting away from it. But not everyone's thoughts, comments and actions regarding this administration are motivated by the color of President Obama's skin. And until Obama himself (not through his minions) stands against this filth will we ever be able to move on. He IS the President of the United States. It's about time he started to behave like one.
Jerome R. Kinderman
Lodi
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Lodian wrote on Sep 25, 2009 10:57 PM:
Leonard wrote on Sep 25, 2009 7:55 PM:
lenny_pone@hotmail.com
I emailed the LNS about the whole thing when it first started and I never got any sort of reply or indication of why the flushed everything down the proverbial memory hole. "
Leonard wrote on Sep 25, 2009 7:53 PM:
" Jerome wrote "But President Obama himself hasn't helped things, either. He's curiously silent in response to these ridiculous claims of racism"
You know, I missed this letter entirely.
Still, you have to appreciate the irony inherent in Jerry Kimono's use of the term "curiously silent".
Curiously silent indeed! "
Lodian wrote on Sep 25, 2009 1:19 PM:
jeff wrote on Sep 25, 2009 7:33 AM:
Lodian wrote on Sep 24, 2009 11:32 PM:
In light of recent events, it is interesting that this is the opinion offered here on standing up against filth. "
Lodian wrote on Sep 24, 2009 11:28 PM:
I suspect the President of the United States has better things to do then to dwell on such things. Why do I have the feeling that if he had vigorously addressed racism you would have had an issue with that as well. "
Lodian wrote on Sep 24, 2009 11:24 PM:
Most would say the exact opposite. Not about race and it felt great! "
Lodian wrote on Sep 24, 2009 10:12 PM:
jeff wrote on Sep 24, 2009 8:54 PM:
lodijeff@gmail.com
thanks! "
Lodian wrote on Sep 24, 2009 8:22 PM:
voter wrote on Sep 24, 2009 7:35 PM:
Bob Hussein Loblaw wrote on Sep 24, 2009 3:20 PM:
Actually, that is an excellent idea. Why feed JRK's megalomania? I am all for a total Jerry Kimono boycott. "
Lodian wrote on Sep 24, 2009 1:10 PM:
sparky595 wrote on Sep 24, 2009 9:15 AM:
"sparkle: You owe me an apology"
Are you kidding me? You accused me of something I didn't say, (which I have proven time and time again) then called me a coward for not responding. When I confronted you, you hid from me.
You are the only person that I seem to have problems with here. Sure, we all have different opinions and views, however, you seem to like attacking me. I have had enough of your childish games. I am here to discuss issues and exchange opinions with respectable people. You do not fall into that category.
You rarely have substance to anything you say. You are just a hate monger looking for a comment from one of your "enemies" so you can use your smear tactics on them.
Find another toy to play with. Leave me alone. "
sam wrote on Sep 24, 2009 8:40 AM:
Billy Rubin wrote on Sep 24, 2009 6:03 AM:
Lodian wrote on Sep 23, 2009 10:06 PM:
voter: I have it up until last night. Not sure what was there this morning. I just had a feeling I should copy it. It was a good debate. JK was getting his rear kicked in the debate. I was wondering how it turned out and found that it was deleted this morning and no more responses allowed. Too bad.
It's weird, I sort of feels like we should be talking in private if we are to utter his name... shall he now be known as the new "one who shall remain nameless"? (OWSRN2) "
voter wrote on Sep 23, 2009 9:32 PM:
sam wrote on Sep 23, 2009 9:20 PM:
So basically we have to agree with Kinderman or be banned? Pathetic. "
Lodian wrote on Sep 23, 2009 6:31 PM:
Yes. "
Lodian wrote on Sep 23, 2009 6:30 PM:
Lodian wrote on Sep 23, 2009 6:25 PM:
sparky595 wrote on Sep 23, 2009 4:35 PM:
voter wrote on Sep 23, 2009 3:20 PM:
Lodian wrote on Sep 23, 2009 11:20 AM:
Lodian wrote on Sep 22, 2009 11:34 PM:
dyan wrote on Sep 22, 2009 7:57 PM:
sparky595 wrote on Sep 22, 2009 7:02 PM:
Lodian wrote on Sep 20, 2009 6:26 PM:
" sparkle: You may ask any question you like, but my answer to your question has nothing to do with your claim that 70% of the people watch FOX news. Now, I guess you could say that you don't have the courage to answer a question that directly pertains to your claim. Coward. "
To which I replied:
sparky595 wrote on Sep 20, 2009 6:35 PM:
" Lodian, can you show me where I said anything about fox news and 70 % of anything?
Ahhhh the elusive "question" you have been blindly searching for.
Then I eloquently added:
sparky595 wrote on Sep 20, 2009 6:50 PM:
" Lodian, where are you at YOU coward! Well, it is almost 7:00 pm so it's probable close to bedtime for you. Don't be late for your school bus in the morning. "
Now that I have re-introduced you to the "question" you have sought, are you going to actually have an answer this time, coward. "
jeff wrote on Sep 22, 2009 5:32 PM:
dyan wrote on Sep 22, 2009 3:18 PM:
Only what you choose. So is the nature of politics and religion. Don't believe me? fine. Ask a Jew. "
jeff wrote on Sep 22, 2009 2:11 PM:
dyan wrote on Sep 22, 2009 1:45 PM:
dyan wrote on Sep 22, 2009 1:44 PM:
Lodian wrote on Sep 22, 2009 1:26 PM:
jeff wrote on Sep 22, 2009 1:10 PM:
jeff wrote on Sep 22, 2009 1:09 PM:
sparky595 wrote on Sep 22, 2009 12:36 PM:
"so much for civility. oh, and "you're" not "your"." "
sparky595 wrote on Sep 22, 2009 12:31 PM:
Sorry everyone......carry on. :) "
rantraves wrote on Sep 22, 2009 10:41 AM:
Jeff wrote on Sep 22, 2009 9:19 AM:
Brian wrote on Sep 22, 2009 8:24 AM:
Brian wrote on Sep 22, 2009 8:22 AM:
" Brian, since dyan can't come up with any facts to support her feelings, maybe you can. What overwhelming evidence?
Btw, dyan, nice straw man, and great job avoiding the issue. "
-What hole have you been in for the last 30 years that leads you to think
that Carter isn't a Jew hater? Stop being so naive. "
Brian wrote on Sep 22, 2009 8:19 AM:
Yet another good letter. You're assess ments are right on spot. You have a knack for getting your staunch opponents
to make fools out of themselves. "
jeff wrote on Sep 22, 2009 8:18 AM:
Btw, dyan, nice straw man, and great job avoiding the issue. "
Brian wrote on Sep 22, 2009 8:16 AM:
Jeff wrote:
" so, you offered, as proof of Carter being a "Jew-hater", a book that he did not write. By that logic, I can claim you are a racist, because Brian used the n-word. Doesn't make sense. And yes, I know you're going to now tell me that you changed proof to the other book, but that doesn't excuse you from your faulty logic. "
-Jeff,
We already know you think every conservative is a racist. Don't try to packpeddle on this. "
Brian wrote on Sep 22, 2009 8:11 AM:
Oop's, I forgot, how can anyone be rational when they let their feelings dictate every decision they make. "
Brian wrote on Sep 22, 2009 8:03 AM:
" sparky595 wrote on Sep 21, 2009 8:02 AM:
" There you are, Lodian. You COWARD. Afraid to respond to me, huh? You can't own up to your lies, distortions, and smears against me, huh? You are a pathetic little child. Get up, your going to be late for elementary school. "
Wow, you're so angry. I've glanced down through the blogs real quick and did not see where you asked me any questions. What did you ask me? Where is it? Was it removed? "
-Chuckle. "
Brian wrote on Sep 22, 2009 8:01 AM:
" Cogito wrote on Sep 20, 2009 10:11 PM:
" Lodian, then why aren't you diligent in condemning the lack of civility in your camp? Methinks you're either a hypocrite, or clueless. "
Cogito: What camp? What are you talking about? "
-I always get a chuckle when I see lodian playing Little Miss Innocent.
I suppose it's part of her schtick. "
Brian wrote on Sep 22, 2009 7:56 AM:
" dyan wrote on Sep 21, 2009 9:40 AM:
" Jerome: Libs don't need facts. They only need "feelings."
And it's easy to see that right wingnuts, and their leader "dyan", do not have feelings. "
-Lodian,
No it's because conservatives tend to not let their feelings get in the way of issues that require good rationale and common sense. Liberals tend to let their feelings get in the way of things
and this leads to irrational behaviour.
Need we remind you that your emotion-filled meltdowns are an example of this? "
dyan wrote on Sep 22, 2009 7:31 AM:
jeff wrote on Sep 21, 2009 9:37 PM:
Lodian wrote on Sep 21, 2009 3:43 PM:
" So, an admission Lodian? We don't need facts, only "feelings" "
dyan: Yes, you are absolutely right. I admit I did not see his question. I apologize for any oversight. And you are right, I will try to deal in facts and not feelings. I can't promise that I'll succeed. Thanks. "
dyan wrote on Sep 21, 2009 3:30 PM:
"Palestine: Peace not Apartheid." that's the book all good Democrats distanced themselves from, or pretended they didn't know about "
jeff wrote on Sep 21, 2009 2:26 PM:
dyan wrote on Sep 21, 2009 2:24 PM:
Lodian wrote on Sep 21, 2009 1:40 PM:
" There you are, Lodian. You COWARD. Afraid to respond to me, huh? You can't own up to your lies, distortions, and smears against me, huh? You are a pathetic little child. Get up, your going to be late for elementary school. "
Wow, you're so angry. I've glanced down through the blogs real quick and did not see where you asked me any questions. What did you ask me? Where is it? Was it removed? "
Lodian wrote on Sep 21, 2009 1:35 PM:
" Lodian, then why aren't you diligent in condemning the lack of civility in your camp? Methinks you're either a hypocrite, or clueless. "
Cogito: What camp? What are you talking about? "
Lodian wrote on Sep 21, 2009 1:32 PM:
" Jerome: Libs don't need facts. They only need "feelings."
And it's easy to see that right wingnuts, and their leader "dyan", do not have feelings. "
dyan wrote on Sep 21, 2009 1:11 PM:
dyan wrote on Sep 21, 2009 1:07 PM:
Were you on this earth when he had inflation going at 20%? Were you around when he didn't back the Shah and paved the way for the Iranian nuts in charge now? Did you wait in a gas line under his watch? Did you ever wonder why he was only a one term president? "
Jeff wrote on Sep 21, 2009 11:20 AM:
If one wants to look for feelings over fact, one only need look at you diatribes. "
dyan wrote on Sep 21, 2009 9:40 AM:
dyan wrote on Sep 21, 2009 9:37 AM:
jeff wrote on Sep 21, 2009 8:22 AM:
sparky595 wrote on Sep 21, 2009 8:02 AM:
dyan wrote on Sep 21, 2009 7:45 AM:
Lodian wrote on Sep 20, 2009 11:00 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 20, 2009 10:11 PM:
sparky595 wrote on Sep 20, 2009 4:46 PM:
Lodian wrote on Sep 20, 2009 3:02 PM:
rantraves wrote on Sep 20, 2009 2:06 PM:
Warrior4Life wrote on Sep 20, 2009 7:20 AM:
Warrior4Life wrote on Sep 20, 2009 5:42 AM:
max stanfield wrote on Sep 19, 2009 7:11 PM:
rantraves wrote on Sep 19, 2009 6:35 PM:
veritas wrote on Sep 19, 2009 5:38 PM:
sparky595 wrote on Sep 19, 2009 3:02 PM:
Warrior4Life wrote on Sep 19, 2009 2:47 PM:
Warrior4Life wrote on Sep 19, 2009 2:44 PM:
sparky595 wrote on Sep 19, 2009 1:39 PM:
I beg to differ. This is our first Marxist president. "
max stanfield wrote on Sep 19, 2009 1:32 PM:
Warrior4Life wrote on Sep 19, 2009 1:19 PM:
Finally; let the truth be known. This ranting and raving and toying with people's minds through LNS publishing can only occur when a stink can be generated the fastest and easiest with the hand fed bias some folks really get behind and actually believe. Plant seeds; grow nuts. Geez, bottom line; Change has occurred; like it or not; Good or bad. No worse than anyone else who's been in public office and the general public hooting and hollerin' bout what they want to be done rather than what 'needs' to be done for mankind. "
Jerome R. Kinderman wrote on Sep 19, 2009 12:12 PM:
When I submitted this letter President Obama had said nothing regarding these overwhelming outrageous claims of racism. The News-Sentinel prints unsolicited letters if and when they choose; I have no control over that. Still, for something as virulent as all of this race baiting is, his recent comments have been rather tepid.
I find this silence disturbing when it appears the president has no compunction against referring to a police officer performing his duty as "behaving stupidly" without having the facts to support such an outrageous contention.
I stand behind every word in my letter - especially the last two sentences.
Thank you. "
sparky595 wrote on Sep 19, 2009 11:56 AM:
Why is it, do you think that obama is doing 5 news shows ( 1 of them is a Mexican channel) and avoiding Fox news? His problem is he can't go telling 5 state run media channels, that he controls like robots, his vision for changing America, and then go on Fox news and contradict himself when they ask him tough questions.
If he really wanted to get his message out to more people, he would do Fox News because they are the highest rated cable news channel.....by a mile. Why is it that more people watch them than any other? Because they are fed up with every other media sources ignoring the other side of huge issues that face our nation. "
smokeater8 wrote on Sep 19, 2009 11:41 AM:
rantraves wrote on Sep 19, 2009 10:07 AM:
Billy Rubin wrote on Sep 19, 2009 9:42 AM:
Jerome R. Kinderman wrote September 19, 2009:"Now I don't know how to do it, but this incessant insistence that any disagreement with President Obama is based on racism must stop."
He loves to talk the talk, but in actuality, the true fundamentals of free speech simply elude Jerry Kimono. "
Warrior4Life wrote on Sep 19, 2009 8:53 AM:
"The 24-hour news cycle and cable television and blogs and all this — they focus on the most extreme elements on both sides," Obama said. "They can't get enough of conflict. It's catnip to the media right now."
For free catnip, pick up at LNS. Look down people; your feet are on fire. "
sparky595 wrote on Sep 19, 2009 7:16 AM:
Carter has to throw in his 2 cents, yet one year ago, on camera at a political convention, Carter called obama "a black boy". Where was Dowd then?
If someone is going to yell "racism", they should be held accountable to prove it, or apologize immediately. The democrats like to use racism because the accused cannot defend themselves to it and the person calling "racism" can just do a drive by and not be held accountable even when there is absolutely no proof.
Show me the proof that Joe Wilson is a racist. Not opinions.....PROOF. "
max stanfield wrote on Sep 19, 2009 6:21 AM:
Warrior4Life wrote on Sep 19, 2009 5:48 AM:
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