tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10249940.post2687766150553840698..comments2024-03-26T20:24:43.919-05:00Comments on Papamoka Straight Talk: True Colors in PoliticsPapamokahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14611162290397820224noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10249940.post-89087503518475767012008-10-17T03:30:00.000-05:002008-10-17T03:30:00.000-05:00Sadly, there will always be those who believe they...Sadly, there will always be those who believe they are the models of perfection for all persons. I don’t believe this is a phenomenon systemic to or based ONLY in the Republican Party.<BR/><BR/>As a Southerner who lived through past civil rights struggles, I can say with some authority that such hatred - or fear - of others is based in ignorance – the lack of education. Not the rudimentaries required to “get a job,” but a well-rounded, liberal education which exposes one to the world outside a narrow-minded existence.<BR/><BR/>Ironically, as I type this, “CBS Up to the Minute” at 4 a.m. Friday is featuring a segment on how poorly America’s education system now ranks in the world.<BR/><BR/>I’ve always heard that “man fears most that which he does not understand.” What is needed is more understanding.<BR/><BR/>Finally, let’s not make the mistake – in the event Obama is defeated – of blaming every vote for McCain on racism. The dedication to conservatism in this country remains very strong, and it existed long before an African-American was at the top of a political party ticket.B.J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12004309077511856506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10249940.post-80105958528882470422008-10-16T23:33:00.000-05:002008-10-16T23:33:00.000-05:00I think the John McCain that you and I admired in ...I think the John McCain that you and I admired in 2000 is no more. I don't think he is party to this kind of ignorance but he isn't walking away from it either?<BR/><BR/>What kind of RNC messages are you getting? Feel free to post it in a comment!Papamokahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14611162290397820224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10249940.post-90911683353692699962008-10-16T20:06:00.000-05:002008-10-16T20:06:00.000-05:00I'm glad to be reintroduced to your blog, Papa. I ...I'm glad to be reintroduced to your blog, Papa. I agree with you, totally. <BR/><BR/>The automated messages the RNC released today are absolutely disgusting.<BR/><BR/>Where is the John McCain I once admired? He's sold his soul. Very sad. - bbjAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com