Oh please!!!
The Obamas made a recent trip to NYC for "date night" all at the taxpayers expense for dinner and a show. Now assuming the Obamas picked up the tab for the dinner and show, the U.S. taxpayers are still out the $40,000 per hour it takes to operate Air Force One not to mention the costs of security, staff transportation, press transportation and a host of other expenses associated with this little jaunt.
I find it amazing that the president that promised "change" would take this step. Especially when there are Americans that are having trouble purchasing basic necessities like food and shelter. Hell, I know I can't afford to take anyone's wife to NYC for date night even if I fly there using frequent flier miles. I'm lucky if I can squeeze in a pizza once a week or so.
And what about the nasty "carbon footprint" this little trip created? Now, now Mr. President, I thought that green was the way to go. Surely a flight to NYC on a 747 for a date night is not a responsible use of this country's resources.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Sotomayor, a Racist on SCOTUS
Let's begin the entry by allowing me to state that I am white. My ancestors came from England, Ireland, Wales and Germany. So, I am a true Euro-mix of nationalities. I have one line of my family that I have traced back to 1775 in the then colony of New York. My most recent immigrant is my great-grandfather who arrived at the turn of the 20th century from Ireland.
Being white, I am proud of my heritage. However, I cannot express said pride without being labeled as a racist. Should I make a public statement that a white male is smarter than someone from another race, I am labeled a bigot.
Now we have our newest nominee to the SCOTUS who happens to be Hispanic and has gone on record as stating "I would hope that a wise Latina woman with the richness of her experiences would more often than not reach a better conclusion than a white male who hasn't lived that life."
Now I must ask, why does this double standard exist? If I were to make a statement that a wise WHITE male would reach a better conclusion than a Latina, I am racist. If I start an organization name National Society for the Advancement of Caucasions or the Caucasion College Fund, I am racist. Even the POTUS spent more time in his campaign focusing on being half black and not half white.
To me, it is apparent that Sotomayor is not suited to sit on the bench of our highest court or any other court for that matter. There should not be a white view, a black view, or any other partisan view from the bench. The job of the SCOTUS is to review the laws and eliminate those that do not abide by our Constitution. Nothing more, nothing less.
Being white, I am proud of my heritage. However, I cannot express said pride without being labeled as a racist. Should I make a public statement that a white male is smarter than someone from another race, I am labeled a bigot.
Now we have our newest nominee to the SCOTUS who happens to be Hispanic and has gone on record as stating "I would hope that a wise Latina woman with the richness of her experiences would more often than not reach a better conclusion than a white male who hasn't lived that life."
Now I must ask, why does this double standard exist? If I were to make a statement that a wise WHITE male would reach a better conclusion than a Latina, I am racist. If I start an organization name National Society for the Advancement of Caucasions or the Caucasion College Fund, I am racist. Even the POTUS spent more time in his campaign focusing on being half black and not half white.
To me, it is apparent that Sotomayor is not suited to sit on the bench of our highest court or any other court for that matter. There should not be a white view, a black view, or any other partisan view from the bench. The job of the SCOTUS is to review the laws and eliminate those that do not abide by our Constitution. Nothing more, nothing less.
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