Posted on 06/10/2002 2:20:41 PM PDT by M 91 u2 K
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Recently saw Hannity and Combs on a TV with a guest and topic dealing with the "n-word." Surprisingly, I agreed with every thing said on the show, and have over many years applied all the suggestions, as to its use, in my home. In raising my children the "n word" was never allowed to be used, except in a direct quote. My grand son is equally forbidden to use it with in my home.
I find the "n-word" to be a racist term, that casts Black Americans into an inferior role akin to that of a fragile child. Its use, is an insult to every Black American. This view was expressed by all three on the show. So why mention it here?
Because I strongly suspect that they were not talking about the "n-word." But were instead talking about another word, and using the "n-word" as a replacement. Though nothing in the text of the show confirms my suspicion, it still lingers and leaves me wondering.
Has Hannity totally caved in to "political correctness?"
You know very well that many Republicans voted for non-conservative bills such as the Farm Bill.
AND - I do not vote for a guy based on an (R) after his name. I will and have voted for many in the GOP, but not exclusively. Hell, I am helping on State Senator Zarrelli's (R) bid for US Congress WA 3rd District. I want a Good man with Spine and Conservative Values.
Then you need to run.
I'm serious. Have you ever considered it? Naturally, you can't start out running for the US Senate, but you can make a difference on your county board.
Politics is a funny business. If you have the courage of your convictions and are willing to devote your time and money to it, you can get yourself into a position to run for the US Congress within ten-fifteen years. If you have personal wealth that allows you to devote your full attention to politics, you could probably make the run in as few as five years.
Give it some thought.
If you know your County Chairman, call him and see if he'll send you a list of open Committeeman spots. Or ask how you can best help within the party, preferably as a Committeeman. In this state our chairmen have the option of appointing people to fill vacant committeeman spots (we had our primary back in March, so everyone who was going to run, did. We have several openings, but none I could fill, or I would).
Find out who else in your local organization has your values, and build a coalition. This can take time, but heck, at 24, you've got decades ahead of you.
Once you get into Congress, we'll have this conversation again. Then I'll listen when you complain about the "spineless GOP." :)
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