Right Wing Hate Killed a President
September 20, 2009 by James Hipps · Leave a Comment
So the vile hate from the right wing lunatic fringe continues, and what’s their goal? To get rid of President Obama. Whether it’s racism, Republican ideology, stupidity, greed or a combination of all those plus some, it’s gotten out of hand, and we all know it.
I refer you to a post on Media Matters. Below is an excpert:
I’ve been thinking a lot of Kennedy and Dallas as I’ve watched the increasingly violent rhetorical attacks on Obama be unfurled. As Americans yank their kids of class in order to save them from being exposed to the President of the United States who only wanted to urge them to excel in the classroom. And as unvarnished hate and name-calling passed for health care ‘debate’ this summer.
The radical right, aided by a GOP Noise Machine that positively dwarfs what existed in 1963, has turned demonizing Obama–making him into a vile object of disgust–into a crusade. It’s a demented national jihad, the likes of which this country has not seen in modern times.
But I’ve been thinking about Dallas in 1963 because I’ve been recalling the history and how that city stood as an outpost for the radical right, which never tried to hide its contempt for the New England Democrat.
Why to those on the ‘right’ hate President Obama so much? The same reason they hated Kennedy…because he has the real ability to bring change…change they fear. Yes, the right wingers are hate mongers…but only because they live their life in fear…fear of change. Perhaps that’s why so many Native American’s were considered savage…perhaps they too feared change the white man was bringing…now, white man has Karma biting them on the ass…and they fear the change a man of color is bringing to the nation they stole.
The Last Kennedy Brother Dies at 77
August 26, 2009 by James Hipps · Leave a Comment
Sen. Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts, the last surviving brother in the Kennedy political dynasty, known as one of the most influential Senators in U.S. history, died last night at his Cape Cod home after loosing a battle with brain cancer. Kennedy, the youngest of nine children, born in 1932, was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2008. He was 77.
During his years in the Senate, Ted Kennedy proved to be a champion for middle-class America by compiling an impressive list of legislative achievements including health care, civil rights, education, and immigration.
His voting record also earned him a 100% rating by the Human Rights Campaign.
Here is a brief overview of his gay-rights voting record:
- Voted YES on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes.
- Voted YES on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation.
- Voted NO on prohibiting same-sex marriage.
- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation.
The death of Ted Kennedy not only marks the end of an era in U.S. History, but the end of family of lawmakers who stood up for civil rights for all.
A note from Presient Obama:
Michelle and I were heartbroken to learn this morning of the death of our dear friend, Senator Ted Kennedy. For nearly five decades, virtually every major piece of legislation to advance the civil rights, health and economic well-being of the American people bore his name and resulted from his efforts. His ideas and ideals are stamped on scores of laws and reflected in millions of lives — in seniors who know new dignity; in families that know new opportunity; in children who know education’s promise; and in all who can pursue their dream in an America that is more equal and more just, including me. In the United States Senate, I can think of no one who engendered greater respect or affection from members of both sides of the aisle. His seriousness of purpose was perpetually matched by humility, warmth and good cheer. He battled passionately on the Senate floor for the causes that he held dear, and yet still maintained warm friendships across party lines. And that’s one reason he became not only one of the greatest senators of our time, but one of the most accomplished Americans ever to serve our democracy. I personally valued his wise counsel in the Senate, where, regardless of the swirl of events, he always had time for a new colleague. I cherished his confidence and momentous support in my race for the Presidency. And even as he waged a valiant struggle with a mortal illness, I’ve benefited as President from his encouragement and wisdom. His fight gave us the opportunity we were denied when his brothers John and Robert were taken from us: the blessing of time to say thank you and goodbye. The outpouring of love, gratitude and fond memories to which we’ve all borne witness is a testament to the way this singular figure in American history touched so many lives. For America, he was a defender of a dream. For his family, he was a guardian. Our hearts and prayers go out to them today — to his wonderful wife, Vicki, his children Ted Jr., Patrick and Kara, his grandchildren and his extended family. Today, our country mourns. We say goodbye to a friend and a true leader who challenged us all to live out our noblest values. And we give thanks for his memory, which inspires us still.
Sincerely,
President Barack Obama
The Religious Right’s Panic Over Obama & Equality
January 24, 2009 by James Hipps · 1 Comment
Several Religious Right organizations who have been long-term advocates of criminalizing homosexual, and even punishing them by death, are in an uproar over President Obama’s call for LGBT equality.
In reference to the White House Civil Rights page address to provide equality to LGBT Americans, American Family Association’s Rev. Donald Wildmon said:
“This is only the beginning of Obama’s plans to reshape society. His view is that unborn babies aren’t worth protecting and that homosexuals deserve special rights.”
The editor of CovenantNews.com has stated:
Obama “intends to use his office to promote and maintain the sexual deviant criminal behavior of homosexuality (with malice aforethought). Civil officials who approve of homosexuality, make the civil government a vile cesspool from which the abominations vomit out across the land.”
And LifeSiteNews.com stated:
“The Obama Administration has posted its plans to implement the most radical homosexualist policy agenda in the nation.”
Of course you have to keep in mind it was the Relgious Right that made very similar statement about JFK and Civil Rights back in the 60’s. If equality is “radical”, I guess I’m a radical. What amazes me still is the tax-free status of these hate groups. The same who proclaim that “God is love”, spew hate in the name of God, push their religious agenda into politics, yet do it tax free…again, amazing!
