Good Morning, Greasytown:

       Well, today is the long awaited West By God Virginia primary.  Unsualy no more than a blip on the political radar,  all the major news outlets are going to be on this event like hair on a gorilla.  Most polls have Hillary beating Mr. Obama's ass soundly by 20 percentage points are more.  They sit and pontificate about why this is but they never touch on the real reason Mr. Obama will not do well here. Its dat good, ol' fashion racism.  It doesn't have thing one to do with not wearing a flag lapel pin, or being an "elitist", or immigration policy.  The web toed, inbred, redneck boobs who make up the majority in this benighted, backward state simply will not vote for a black man.  Period.  I know.  I live here and I know what they are like.   Every time the local news asks some yokel his opinion, he/she/it inevitable sez something like.  "Ah'm not votin' fer him.  Ah heared he wuz a Muslim an' he's un-Amurican."  I keep cringing, waiting for some particularly stupid racist moronic asshlole to call him the "n" word.  When Jesse J:ackson campainged here many years ago, that happened to him.  Some Deliverence cast member at a campaign rally called Rev. Jackson the "n"  word on national television.  I was mortified and thought, "well, another red letter day for West By God.  The stereotype has been re-enforced."  Like it or not, racism is still here.  And not just in places like West By God. More subtle, couched in catch phrases ("hard working white people"  like black people don't work hard. Shit.  The ones I know do....when they can get work that illegals aren't scarfing up) euphemisms and back door inuendo but its still here, folks.  Take it from one who, like Mr. Obama, can see it from both sides of the chasim.  Some strides have been made but we are still a long way from Dr. King's dream of being judged not by the color of our skin but by the content of our character.   Its ok to oppose Mr. Obama in reguards to his position on the issues. I don't agree with him on lots of things .  But it chapps my ass when these so called news pundits don't face facts and acknowledge that racism is still a big factor in how people vote.  Only by facing a problem can we ever hope to overcome it.  Lets just call it what it is.

reguards

yer now I have campaign rally to attend pal

bugg

Comments:

You are absolutely right about racism not being dead. In the circles you mentioned it is all about who they hate worse women or blacks.

National Poobah all the way! I told you I believe only in Buggs for President.

seems like North Carolina AND West Virginee are behind the times. Thanks goodness for the National Poobah Party!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

comment by cindy on May 13, 2008 7:31 PM ()

that's right, Cin. anyone who votes for someone soley because of skin color(or gender) is a moron. The Poobah party will transend all that petty horse puck. We stand on issues, policy and real change. I wonder when Paulie Walnuts is coming back from his extor...I mean fund raising trip?

reguards
yer I guess I have the "red with black spots" vote sewed up pal
bugg

reply by honeybugg on May 14, 2008 5:21 AM ()

We are voting for you Buggs let's just forget about these other yay-whos.

comment by texastar on May 13, 2008 1:29 PM ()

You are too funny Buggs!! I will be sure and pass your message onto them.

reply by texastar on May 14, 2008 3:44 PM ()

tanks, Jenn....and I'm counting on Sprocky and Camille to help get out the canine vote. As a reward for their service to the party, they'll be free to pee in/poop on/dig up the Rose Garden anytime.

reguards
yer that's the doggie equivilent of the Lincoln Bedroom pal
bugg

reply by honeybugg on May 14, 2008 5:25 AM ()

Now if all of you guys there complaining on this.
Do something about it.Like contact your senator etc.
Frankly I my self do not care who wins.Fed up with all of this.
A Waste,I mean waste of money.That could be used for us here.
Black or white does not bother me.
Have a black great grandson Robert and he is a doll.
Now if I can get him to run for something.

comment by fredo on May 13, 2008 10:23 AM ()

I agree, Fredo. All politicians, reguardless of race, gender, or what have you, are lying scum and the millions upon millions they raised for their campaigns could do wonders when put to good uses. Hey, mebee yer great grandson can take over for me as Poobah after my 8 years are up. I mean it is a forgone conclusion that I will be re-elected.

reguards
yer I am not lying scum (bugg gives peace sign, Nixon style) pal
bugg

reply by honeybugg on May 13, 2008 12:46 PM ()

I just saw Kristi's comment and I agree. Whether it is a black man or a woman--people will discriminate. I also agree with Lunar--just vote and get it over with!

comment by angiedw on May 13, 2008 8:07 AM ()

hear, hear....all this is getting old. I'm gonna win the general election anyway so Hill, Barry, and John might as well pack it in.

reguards
yer in it til November pal
bugg

reply by honeybugg on May 13, 2008 4:51 PM ()

comment by lunarhunk on May 13, 2008 7:52 AM ()

now that's a thought A.J. none of this primary nonsense. Just let the parties have their conventions, pick a candidate then after six months of campaigning, let everyone vote. How would you like to be Chairman of the National Poobah Party?

reguards
yer you can plan our next convention pal
bugg

reply by honeybugg on May 13, 2008 4:56 PM ()

agree

reply by texastar on May 13, 2008 1:27 PM ()

racism or sexism - take your pick!