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May 7, 2008
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Guest Author: BillyJack
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Judged By The Content Of Their Character
Martin Luther King Jr. dreamed of the day when his children were judged by the content of their character and not by the color of their skin. In more than forty years since he said those words, systemic changes have taken place in state and federal governments which require equal opportunity under the law in every area. Granted, systemic changes don’t change the hearts of people. Consequently, prejudice and bigotry are still alive in individuals of all colors throughout the country. But systemically, equality of opportunity is now the law in employment, education, housing, scholarships, health care and any number of other areas. Today, if racial discrimination takes place in government or business, it is a violation of the law instead of being protected by it. That is a tremendous turn around from 40 years ago!
Will the day ever arrive when we finally just see each other as people? Not black people, brown people, or white people, but just people? Isn’t that what Mr. King foresaw in his dream? But, many people will never allow that day to arrive. They make their living reminding America what color they are. This article is not about people like that. They are Truth Smugglers whose political power and income depends on perpetuating racial division. If we ever realize Mr. King’s dream, those people will be out of business!
But, there are other less sinister actions in our society which continue perpetuating racial distinctions. The most recent ones have occurred in politics, entertainment and sports.
In politics, Barak Obama could be the first black president.
In entertainment, Beyonce was the second black woman ever to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition.
Lovie Smith and Tony Dungee were the first black coaches to appear in the Super Bowl.
How much longer are we going to dilute great accomplishments by referencing someone’s color?
In the days when discrimination was not only the law, but a way of life, “firsts” like this were important for social change. People like Jackie Robinson and Rosa Parks had a place in history because they went against an entire system that was structured to keep them down, and they rose above it. Courage like that is worthy of celebrating. But, those “firsts” don’t happen anymore.
Today, if a minority is elected President, the laws of our country will have given him/her that opportunity. If a minority head coach wins the Super Bowl, our laws and his league which are structured to support and encourage racial diversity will have given him that opportunity.
We haven’t solved the problems of racism in our country. As long as the human heart beats with the force of free will, there will always be bigotry and race based hatred. But, we can make Mr. King’s dream become a reality by recognizing great accomplishments on their own merits without diluting them by noting the person’s race.
If Mr. Obama is elected president of our country, it will be a huge tribute to his character and hard work. When Beyonce appeared on the cover of SI, it was be a tribute to her beauty and talent. When Tony Dungee’s Colts won the Super Bowl, it was a tribute to his skills as a coach in a league where winning championships is extremely difficult.
Let’s begin recognizing people for the content of their character and the greatness of their accomplishments without calling attention to what color they are!
When that day arrives, we will be one step closer to Mr. King’s dream! Sphere: Related Content
Apr 30, 2008
Iran dumps U.S. dollar for oil trades
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Iran's President, has called the dollar a 'worthless piece of paper.'
Iran has dramatically reduced dependence on the dollar over the past year in the face of increasing U.S. pressure on its financial system and the fall in the value of the American currency. Two months ago, partly as a rebuke against American threats and interference, Iran opened the Iranian Oil Bourse (IOB), an oil trading market priced in currencies other than the dollar.
PAUL CRAIG ROBERTS said it best, "When the dollar ceases to be the reserve currency, foreigners will cease to finance the US trade and budget deficits, and the American Empire along with its wars will disappear overnight. Perhaps Bush will be able to get a World Bank loan, or maybe one from the "Chavez bank," to bring the troops home from Iraq and Afghanistan."
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Thanks to Rome for making me research this!
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Couchmouse said...
Well Carol, this should not be a surprise. Bush/Cheney/McCain/Leiberman have been getting ready for this for some time as I have said here...
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Happy Honesty Day!
In the United States, Honesty Day is frequently viewed as an observation celebrating the honesty of past presidents like George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
Guess who probably won't be celebrating this year?
On honesty day, people are encouraged to be more honest, and accepting of honesty. This may include telling friends, coworkers, family members and acquaintances about things that would have been left unsaid on other days. Information or opinions held back for the sake of politeness may be revealed on Honesty Day.
Now's your chance - LOL!
National Honesty Day
Rockefeller kin take Exxon Mobil shareholder fight public
Members of the Rockefeller family took a fight with Exxon Mobil Corp. public Wednesday, challenging the oil giant spawned by their namesake to split the roles of chairman and CEO and focus more on renewable energy.
The family members, who describe themselves as the company's longest continuous shareholders, said they are concerned that Irving, Texas-based Exxon Mobil is too focused on short-term gains from soaring oil prices and should do more to invest in cleaner technology for the future. Separating the leadership roles, they argue, would better position the company for challenges to come.
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Apr 29, 2008
Obama strongly denounces former pastor
While I wasn't going to climb aboard this particular bandwagon it seems like people are not going to leave it alone so here it is:
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ANWR oil?
Bush's speech this morning mainly focused on oil and gas prices. He blames Congress for standing in the way of exploration here in the US. I found myself in the unusual position of agreeing with him on this one particular subject.
There is absolutely no doubt alternative fuels need to be developed. Unfortunately, this will take some time.
The political primary campaigns are fully engaged and I notice the candidates are complaining about the level of jobs going offshore, yet not saying what we can do about it.
Why not work on American soil? It’s estimated that a 2,000-acre site on the 1.5-million-acre coastal plain of this 19-million-acre refuge in Alaska contains from 5.7 to 16 billion barrels of crude oil.
Perhaps we could get this oil out of Alaska and other places in the US in such a way that it leaves a very small "footprint". The profits from this could remain in the US thus strengthening our economy while at the same time showing the Middle East we are serious about reducing our dependency on their oil, possibly reducing oil prices once they figure out that we mean it.
The cost of sending U.S. dollars to Hugo Chavez translates into higher costs for most producers and products and, ultimately, for the consumer.
Red tape and choking regulations need to be set aside. Let the private sector be the solution. This time the federal government only needs to pay incentives in the form of bonuses to reward companies for performance on projects that produce oil on time or ahead of schedule.
It’s time for our government to get serious but then to get out of the way.
Why not ANWR?
Until then, imagine what would happen if every single person in the US decided that they have had enoough of paying an arm and a leg to drive th eir car and heat their homes. What if we just stopped buying?
Of course this will never happen because we are much to lazy to ride a bike to/from work, or take public transportation or car pool this would be much to inconvenient. Think about it people it is the concept of supply and demand.
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Clinton leads McCain by 9 points
Clinton now leads John McCain by 9 points in a head-to-head presidential matchup, according to an Associated Press-Ipsos poll that bolsters her argument that she is more electable than Democratic rival Barack Obama. Obama and Republican McCain are running about even.
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