Obama and Partiotism
Posted by: tony on 07/02/2008 03:06 AM
Updated by: tony on 07/02/2008 03:06 AM
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Expires: 08/02/2008 12:00 AM
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It seems that Senator Obama has seen fit to give a "partiotism" speech. Were he a true patriot, there would be no need to tell us how patriotic he is, his partiotism would resonate in every action that he did. That he sees a requirement to tell us how patriotic he is, is very telling. Senator Obama says:
Finally, it is worth considering the meaning of patriotism because the question of who is - or is not - a patriot all too often poisons our political debates, in ways that divide us rather than bringing us together. I have come to know this from my own experience on the campaign trail. Throughout my life, I have always taken my deep and abiding love for this country as a given ["God DAMN America" -- Rev White]. It was how I was raised; it is what propelled me into public service; it is why I am running for President. And yet, at certain times over the last sixteen months, I have found, for the first time, my patriotism challenged - at times as a result of my own carelessness, ["America is a downright MEAN country" -- Michelle Obama] more often as a result of the desire by some to score political points and raise fears about who I am and what I stand for.
Frankly Senator, the more I learn about who you are, the less I like you. I think throughout this campaign, you have been very careful to hide who you are. As the campaign drags on (thank God) we learn more and more about you and none of it is pretty.
So let me say at this at outset of my remarks. I will never question the patriotism of others in this campaign. And I will not stand idly by when I hear others question mine.
It's nice that you would not question Senator McCain's patriotism, but that would be as silly as my questioning your blackness (excuse me, mulatto-ness). Senator McCain's patriotism is on display for everyone to see from his inability to raise his arms fully due to the torture he endured serving his country to his bucking of his Republican party on many issues he believed were critical to best interest of this country he loves.
Nobody can question Senator McCain's good name, the worth of his word, or the love of his country, least of all you, Senator Obama. After all, you spent 20 years worshipping in a church where hatred of America, more specifically white America was the meat and drink of the teachings from the pulpit.
You are still an unknown, Senator. Quite honestly, I don't trust you. I remember a scene from the movie Con Air. Nicholas Cage's character is speaking with a black revolutionary in the mold of the Black Panthers (much like your friend, William Ayers).
Diamond Dog: Yee-ha! What's on your mind, hillbilly?
Cameron Poe: Now, let's see, what was I thinking? Oh, yeah — "Yee-ha," that's right. I was just wondering what a black militant - that would be you - is doin' taking orders from a white boy on a power trip? Now don't you think that's strange?
Diamond Dog: A means to an end my white friend, a means to an end. See, I can play house nigga till we get to where we're going... and then, the day of the Dog begins...shh.
If you are elected, Senator, I'm wondering how long it will take for "the day of the Dog" to begin.
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