Louisiana state senator Karen Carter Peterson, the chair of the state Democratic party, runs away from local television reporters who ask about her declaration that opponents of Obamacare are driven by "racism."
The video of the original rant is here.
"It isn't about the administration, and members, it shouldn't be about this administration at the state level nor should it be about the federal administration when it comes to Obamacare, but in fact it is," said Peterson. "And why is that? Why is that? I have talked to so many members both in the House and the Senate, and you know what? You ready? You ready for what it comes down to? It is not about how many federal dollars we can receive, it is not about that. You ready? It is about race. I know nobody wants to talk about that. It is about the race of this African-American president."Left-wing nutjobs like Karen Carter Peterson would lead happier lives if only they could master the art of thinking...before speaking. Or, better yet, change their way of thinking altogether. The only ones injecting race into these issues are people like her. It needs to stop.
I podcasted today on this topic. Progressives seem to instinctively avoid the formation of a well-structured argument by hiding behind euphemisms and partisanry. It's not about having a discussion... it's about winning an argument. If you disagree with them, they'll call you a racist. Not because THEY are black, but because the president is black. They surround themselves on forums with likeminded people who are only their to validate each other's opinions. Just spend two seconds in the comments section on any New York Times article to see this.
ReplyDeleteYour analysis is spot on M. It's all about smoke & mirrors, how can we fool em today and, of course, the nuancing of the language. That's why this blog by Moira has its finger on the pulse of the left and seeks to "disrupt the narrative" wherever and whenever possible.
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