Posted on 12/04/2019 12:06:20 PM PST by PBRCat
Why risk provoking the Carol Moseley Braun defense? You know, when pointing out obvious deficiencies of public officials who are black is portrayed as a form of bigotry.
Thus, if I observe, that Foxx wasn't ready for the job her main qualifications being a law degree and a cozy spot under the wing of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, who elevated her for reasons mysterious then suddenly I'm Bull Connor tightening my grip around an axe handle.
When in reality, the defense itself is racist: the racism of low expectations, the unsupportable notion that certain public figures are exempt from the careful scrutiny that any full-fledged adult must expect when entering the political arena.
Perhaps I could spin it as a sign of moral strength that Foxx didn't just slink away. Didn't spontaneously combust in a mini-mushroom cloud of shame: "Kim Foxx: Strong enough to confront the mess she made."
Speaking of commercials. Before Thanksgiving Foxx released a digital commercial.
Two minutes and 12 seconds, starting with Foxx driving through a snowstorm. Cabrini-Green upbringing. Sexual assault. The ad for a newcomer, not someone with a four-year record tainted by Smollett.
Then on to attacking those attacking her office: Donald Trump. The NRA. The Fraternal Order of Police. "They'll do anything to undercut progress."
A few seconds on Jussie Smollet. She screwed up. "I own that." Yes, you do. Points for stating the obvious, belatedly. "I'm making changes to make sure we do better." Like what? Resignation would have been the ideal route, but that doesn't seem on the table.
(Excerpt) Read more at chicago.suntimes.com ...
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