[bdeaner]

I am really becoming embittered here. No one gives a rip that the Democrat Party was the vehicle for racism and segregation in this country for 100 years. No one gives a rip that Senator Byrd used the "n" word on national television. No one cares that the supposed authorities on race in this country, Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson, have said blatantly racist things. No one cares that Bill Clinton worked for a segregationist. No one cares that there is a blatant double standard.

I think if most people knew there's a double standard, they'd care. And I think that folks like yourself should keep playing this message over and over to whoever has the ears to listen. Lott has been craftily referencing Jessie Jackson's "heart" and "mind" excuse from his "hymietown" gaffe (which has been repeatedly referenced in news articles), and that was a good move (at least one intelligent thing he's done recently). Eventually, the word will spread. Remember: 6 degrees of separation. Words have power.

And what if Trent Lott resigns? It really won't matter. They'll come up with something else next week.

Don't forget, we kicked butt this past election -- and for good reason. It was running on a platform of moral authority that did it. Shame on Lott for turning back the clock, but in the long run, it will only be a small setback. I'm optimistic about this.

[Poohbah]

I think if most people knew there's a double standard, they'd care.

No, they would not. Most Dems will not change, most Reps will not change, and most non-voters will never vote, even if you had videotape of Ted Kennedy, Hillary Clinton, and Richard Byrd lynching blacks by the busload.