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Saturday, November 15, 2008

Don't Shoot The Messenger!

By Tom Adkins

Look at my fellow conservatives! There they go, glumly shuffling along, depressed by the election aftermath. Not me. I'm virtually euphoric. Don't get me wrong. I'm not thrilled with America 's flirtation with neo socialism. But there's a massive silver lining in those magical clouds that lofted Barak Obama to the Presidency. For today, without a shred of intellectually legitimate opposition, I can loudly proclaim to America : The Era of White Guilt is over.

This seemingly impossible event occurred because the vast majority of white Americans didn't give a fluff about skin color, and enthusiastically pulled the voting lever for a black man. Not just any black man. A very liberal black man who spent his early career race-hustling banks, praying in a racist church for 20 years, and actively worked with America-hating domestic terrorists. Wow! Some resume! Yet they made Barak Obama their leader. Therefore, as of Nov 4th, 2008, white guilt is dead.

For over a century, the millstone of white guilt hung around our necks, retribution for slave-owning predecessors. In the 60s, American liberals began yanking that millstone while sticking a fork in the eye of black Americans, exacerbating the racial divide to extort a socialist solution. But if a black man can become President, exactly what significant barrier is left? The election of Barak Obama absolutely destroys the entire validation of liberal white guilt. The dragon is hereby slain.

So today, I'm feeling a little "uppity," if you will. From this day forward, my tolerance level for having my skin color hustled is now exactly ZERO. And it's time to clean house.. No more Reverend Wright's "God Damn America ," Al Sharpton's Church of Perpetual Victimization , or Jesse Jackson's rainbow racism. Cornell West? You're a fraud. Go home. All those "black studies" programs that taught kids to hate whitey? You must now thank Whitey. And I want that on the final.

Congressional Black Caucus? Irrelevant. Maxine Waters? Shut up. ACORN? Outlawed. Black Panthers? Go home and pet your kitty. Black separatists? Find another nation that offers better dreams. Go ahead. I'm waiting.

Gangsta rappers? Start praising America . Begin with the Pledge of Allegiance. And please…no more ebonics. Speak English, and who knows where you might end up? Oh, yeah…pull up your pants. Your underwear is showing. You look stupid.

To those Eurosnots who forged entire careers hating America ? I'm still waiting for the first black French President.

And let me offer an equal opportunity whupping. I've always despised lazy white people. Now, I can talk smack about lazy black people. You're poor because you quit school, did drugs, had three kids with three different fathers, and refuse to work. So when you plop your Colt 45-swilling, Oprah watchin' butt on the couch and complain "Da Man is keepin' me down," allow me to inform you: Da Man is now black. You have no excuses.

No more quotas. No more handouts. No more stealing my money because someone's great-great-great-great grandparents suffered actual pain and misery at the hands of people I have no relation to, and personally revile.

It's time to toss that massive, obsolete race-hustle machine upon the heap of the other stupid 60s ideas. Drag it over there, by wife swapping, next to dope-smoking. Plenty of room right between free love and cop-killing. Careful…don't trip on streaking. There ya go, don't be gentle. Just dump it. Wash your hands. It's filthy.

In fact, Obama's ascension created a gargantuan irony. How can you sell class envy and American unfairness when you and your black wife went to Ivy League schools, got high-paying jobs, became millionaires, bought a mansion, and got elected President? How unfair is that??? Now, Like a delicious O'Henry tale, Obama's spread-the-wealth campaign rendered itself moot by it's own victory! America is officially a meritocracy.
Obama's election has validated American conservatism!

So, listen carefully…Wham!!!
That's the sound of my foot kicking the door shut on the era of white guilt. The rites have been muttered, the carcass lowered, dirt shoveled, and tombstone erected. White guilt is dead and buried.

However, despite my glee, there's apparently one small, rabid bastion of American racism remaining. Black Americans voted 96% for Barak Obama. Hmmm. In a color-blind world, shouldn't that be 50-50? Tonight, every black person should ask forgiveness for their apparent racism and prejudice towards white people. Maybe it's time to start spreading the guilt around.

25 comments:

Anonymous said...

Amen !!!! I am so happy someone has had the guts to say it. No more Black anything just plain old American. Not African American you have allways been just an American. You dont hear Irish or Jewish or Asians stating thier religion or ethnics. They have all been discriminated against. My, nor his father ever owned a single slave. Yet that is what I had to grow up hearing about. It is time for for all to face the fact this is the greatest country on earth and anyone one can be anything as long as they are willing to work for it. It is time to do away with the N.A.A.C.P. and for that matter the Black Troopers Coalition. What if there were a White Troopers Coalition. There would be outrage. A White American Teachers Assoc. This has come to a head and I for one hope it is the end of a long guilt trip placed on all for the actions of a few. God Bless America and watch over us all.

Anonymous said...

Wow stupids, who made America a black and white issue, white America did and they still. Check out all the ignorant violence that has been going on since the election. Guess what we should have all been Americans from the beginning, Remember you learn from the past but you can't change it. Ignorance is still alive. Tired of the anonymous crap state yourreal names and man up to your opinion.

Anonymous said...

Amen, amen, amen. Now let's hope that "slavery reparations" BS goes away, too. I'm only 2nd generation American, so I didn't do it!

Now here's a thought for all the "Whitey owes me because of slavery" thinkers: How many of you would ever have been born if your ancestors had not been brought here as slaves?

Anonymous said...

Now tell me the percentage of whites who vote for white candidates.

Now tell me the percentage of blacks who voted for whites.

Now tell me the percentage of blacks who vote as democrats.

Then shut up with all the racist garbage from your sick and pathetic mind. The best candidtae won. All you are trying to do is justify your ignorance.

Anonymous said...

George Will touched on the white guilt thing first.

Oh, but he's white, so that doesn't count.

This is so stupid.

I voted for Obama, I'm pleased to see a man of color as our president, but it's not the reason I voted for him. And my whiteness had nothing to do with my vote for him. Saying white people voted for him out of white guilt is...

Racist.

Have a nice day.

Anonymous said...

anonymous 10:51 your an idiot and if iI knew who you were I would have some words,why don't you ask yourself that question, and honestly do you have any black friends. For you to think a lot of black people still have that chip on their shoulder, you are stupid. You must have graduated from Stupid University, you have the knowedge of a pea your a joke.

Anonymous said...

david

Before you call someone an idiot
"anonymous 10:51 your an idiot"

please be aware that it should be you're an idiot.

Also note that "knowedge" is spelled knowledge.

"You must have graduated from Stupid University, you have the knowedge of a pea your a joke."

Maybe its you that didn't graduate at all since you seem to have trouble in the use of your and you're


"Wow stupids, who made America a black and white issue, white America did and they still" and they still what?? complete the darn sentence

The way I look at things its a win win situation for me. If Obama makes the country better thats a good thing and if he doesn't I can tell you I TOLD YOU SO. Either way I win!
Since I doubt your name is really David I will just sign mine as Dave.
Enjoy your day

Anonymous said...

Hey Donkey Azz,
While your racist pig azz come to life KKK members spread the guilt; just remember this;
1. I still have yet received an apology for the gross cruelty of slavey.
2. I have yet received the promises made for the justification of the emancipation.
3. I have yet recieved the value of "an acre and a mule".
I am a poor, black women who struggles every single day because of the likes of you. The hatred your spilling is felt daily. The prejudice you displayed is heard daily. And, the discrimination you practice is seen daily. You are truly one hating bitch. But, I will get the last laugh.
While you are enjoying you're virtual euphoria, I'm going to enjoy all of your young "Lilly White" daughters from the likes of you (racist mom's and daddy's) flock their way towards our Big, Black African descent men. I will know they are being seduced, having sex and procreating with the very men you fear. Because, the more we have Bi-Racial children, the more folks like you will die and be forgotten forever. The American People have spoken. Diversity Rules. Your hatred and racist ideals is 'ole news. You are a "Dinosaur". Why don't you just dig your own grave. Bury yourself. And, just die. We don't won't your kind anymore. That "white guilt" you speak of will be dead and buried once your kind is completely gone. I will never forget what hatred has not only done to my people. But, to the Jews, women, children and all of GOD's people. The slave trade and all of America history of hatred and racism has ruin this country. It is bigger and horrific because of the likes of you. Just read the History of the United States in the very books that are taught in our schools. Some of that history of "shame" still spill today even in 2008. I am very proud that Barack H. Obama was elected the first BLACK MAN for the President of the United States of America. For that very reason, I am proud to be a born citizen of this racist country that will soon see a change. GOD Bless America. GOD will prevail. That's my Virtual Euphoria.
Cherri

Anonymous said...

Just to add , take the friggin hood off your head , are you ashamed of you head. Get a
job and quit being a criminal!

Anonymous said...

I think a true racist would not repond to this blog. I think you are hearing from those who are not racisr but have dealt with Black racism. Whites have been made ti feel they did the Black population wrong. There have been the Jesse jacksons. Al Sharpton, and Wright all alledged men of the cloth. Louis Farahkan a true recist by any means. They are given national exsposure. When was the Last time the Grand Dragon got to stand in the lawn of the white house. I no more support that than I do Farkhan. The point is is you dont give a Black the oppurtunity it is racist. It may not be because his message is full hate against America and White America. If a white where to stand in a chuch and spout the hatred that Jeriamiah Wright spoke in turn against Blacks and it offended and placed fear it would be a civil rights violation. I theink the message hear is plain and simple. No more free rides to anyone period. If you dont love this country look else where. I would have have voted for Ohbama untill I saw where he went to church for twenty years. To the idiots that voted a racist into office I hope you can live with it. I see a man that has spent years listening to a man of God Hmmm that is a devout racist. David you want my name, my name is White America. The facts are the facts. This was the biggest turn out of Black Americans to vote ever. I think Bill Cosby said it best. Pull up your pants speak plain english and work for what you want. That goes to all kids no matter you color. What ignorant violence do you speak of. The last nine shootings in Salisbury that were all Black on Black hmm White mans fault. The Black dude robbing people at A.T.M.s gotta be the white mans fault. Open air crack markets again gotta be the white mans fault. Low graduation rate and cant read. White mans fault. Twenty percent of the girls under 18 having babies not baby. White man didnt have condoms that week. Bull Shit. Do you see the pattern take ownership in what we do it is no one but the person making a concious decision fault. If a Black man can be president then it is time to stop the blame game.

Anonymous said...

What will be interesting to watch is the reaction of those that believe the election of Obama will materially improve their lives. Obviously, it won't. Socialism nevers works. If you look to government for your happiness, you will always be waiting for that which you desire. Who will they blame for their sorry state then?

8wt

Anonymous said...

I love this post!!! it is very correct I am sick of hearing the oh pity me because my ancestors were slaves crap. Why don't you be proud that your ancestors fought hard for yall's asses to be free today!!! you don't like it??? go back to your ancestor's country. I am personally sick of all this dwelling on the past. Get over it its in the past..how is anyone going to look to the future to make a better place to live when everyone and the school system has black history month every single month!!! It is all about the blacks and personally I would like for my children to learn about the presidents, thomas edison who invented the phone and the light bulb!! and other history.

As for the crimes....hello if you stop dealing drugs or commit other crimes maybe you won't be so much in the lime light. QUIT BREAKING THE LAWS YOU WON'T GET ARRESTED!!!

Oh another thing if you can afford a cadillac or any nice car..you do not deserve to be on assistance!!!apparently you miss understand what this system is for...it is not to mooch off of..it for those who really do need the help. You might want to consider getting off your ass and do something constructive like oh i don't know maybe something like WORK FOR A LIVING!!!!! what a marvelous concept that is. I am a fed up American who is sick and tired of paying and carrying your lazy asses with my pay checks that I get to help my family out!!!

Since Obama is our president now you have no excuses!!! get out there and show him your not lazy asses and make a better name for yourselves....

Anonymous said...

Thank God...now when I hear all these blacks say"It's because I am BLACK" I can say "NO, IT'S BECAUSE YOU DID SOMETHING WRONG"!

Anonymous said...

BULL*%@& 2:13. You have been apologized to, starting with Abraham Lincoln!! What promises should we make when there is no way you can keep up!! An acre and a mule? Give me a break!! What do you think welfare is? I have been supporting your "AZZ" and your relatives for well over a hundred years due to the guilt we feel. No more guilt on my end though, we have a black president and there is no excuse anymore to say, the white people keep holding us back. What the hell about the KKK? You have the Black Panthers, Crips, Bloods and a whole slew of street gangs. We have the KKK and do not go around killing our white selves. Your "black gangs" keep killing each other, which are black. And you call it profiling. Statistics say "fact". You talk about racism and having us gone, after we die, you kill us off, etc, etc. You call her a bitch. Well listen here, you black freeloader, American By Birth, Southern By the Grace of GOD I am. And damn proud of it. Racist, I am not, but can be easily swayed in that direction with your remarks. The remarks is what puts me on the defensive. You out number us probably 6 to one. The white folk gave you that by allowing you to lay around and breed at the white peoples expense. Damn, maybe you should read the history books, if you know how to read. Most of what kids learn today in history is about black people. My little girl hasn't learned about a white person yet this year. And you call me racist. Education is racist, it's black favor. Mr. Obama did not win the presidency, America lost. I voted for McCain because Obama does not have the experience to be in such a big position. But, since Mr. Obama has won the honor, I will support him as a veteran, just as I have every other president since I was born. If Obama were white and McCain were black, I still would have voted for McCain. I believe this country, whether black, white, hispanic, Italian or whatever race or nationality, that voted for Obama has made a grave mistake. I hope to God I am wrong and he proves me wrong. I will give him the benefit of the doubt now that he is there. But, yet, I am a racist. Let me tell you anothewr story. My 8 year old daughter was called four eyes by a group of black women in a car. I told them I did not appreciate them talking about an 8 year old girl that way, which had upset her quite badly. Well, you call me racist but I was called whitey, honkey, cracker among some of the white racist comments that these young black girls made. So, when I called them nigger's, they got mad. What the hell was that about? Lastly, Mr. Obama is neither white not black. He is bi-racial. He has a white parent and a black parent. He is not the first "American-African" President. He is the first Bi-Racial President. He is both black and white. That is the diversity that got him voted into office. He has seen the best and worst of both worlds. God Bless America. I'll take a life before I disrespect the United States Flag or see the country I fought so hard to defend while in the service be disrespected. I fought next to both white and black servicemen and we were brothers fighting the same battle for freedom. Cherri, you are exactly the person that disrespects our American soldiers, both black and white who fight and give their lives so your sorry Azz can remain free. Please lay that down at the gravestone of the black and white people who died for this country. You are right, God will prevail, not the President of the United States, no matter what color he is.

Anonymous said...

Well, david at 1:08 PM: regarding your graceful response to anonymous10:51 AM (and who was rightfully taken to task by the following comment at 1:30): Maybe you should read Cherri's post at 2:13. Seems you don't know what you're talking about after all, hmmm? Oh, let me restate those last few words so that so you can understand them: "Seems you dont no what your talking about." Better?

I do indeed have quite a few black friends, just not the ones who feel entitled to something for what happened over a hundred years ago. They understand that blacks are not the only people who have ever been enslaved. They understand that other races have been subject to worse, such as genocide, or ethnic cleansing. (I think Cherri needs a little help with that one.)

You compared my intelligence to that of a pea. Gee, I never knew peas were so smart! Smarter than you, obviously.

Anonymous said...

I don't know why anyone would vote for Barack Obama because he believes in abortion and killing unborn babies is still murder. It is mostly because of the irresponsible africans that get those "Lilly White" girls you talk about knocked up. They talk them girls into having sex with them and then abandon the girls who are pregant leaving them with 2 choices: abortion, or raising a baby alone. And if you are a poor black woman, you should be trying to get a better job instead of checking a blog.

Anonymous said...

Prejudice towards white people means they are disposed to like white people over others. That's not what you were going for. Diction 101?

tyree said...

being stupid knows no color . i think i will jus sit back an enjoy the show. it not a dream people its for real. we couldnt have done it witout you.

Anonymous said...

9:25 WAS POSTED BY MY 12 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER, WHO SEEMS TO SEE THE WORLD AS IT IS... HOW SAD IS THAT.She was a little forward but she is still learning how to curve her thoughts when shared.
And just so you know she has black friends , but does not see them as black or white , just as good poeple , who just so happen to share her value's. And Cherri , you seem to be the one who has an issue with White America. You speak of God...God is a God who says " Love your enemies and Pray for them"....With that said I will Pray for you. And just so you know... If you have God in your text, you should be a believer , act like a believer , and moreover , speak like a believer. From reading your comments I take it that you use God when it suits you , not when it suits God. You are poor because of the life you have lived and choices you made or did not make. Not because any ONE race made you that way. I have been poor and I have been rich in my life. No one made me poor or rich but me. You can't blame other people for the way you live , if you want more go get it...No one is stopping you , there are no white people standing outside your door forcing you to go to a job that doesn't pay well, or standing in front of the community collage stopping you from pulling in the parking lot to further your education , it's you , it's all you. So do something for you... use the web to search for a job , training programs , or to educate yourself , so YOU can do better for you. No one has stopped you to this point other then you.Place blame where it belongs , then change.....May God Bless & Keep Us All , No Matter Our Color , BECAUSE WHEN IT COMES RIGHT DOWN TO IT , OUR HEARTS ALL BEAT THE SAME!!!

Anonymous said...

You racist nutjob. You better hope I don't find you on the street.

Anonymous said...

Dave (1:30), I would not proofread others' comments if I were you. Unless the apostrophe on your keyboard has ceased working, you want IT'S instead of its and THAT'S instead of that.

Moon Willow said...

Cherri, you seem to have a HUGE chip on your shoulder. No one needs to apologize to you for slavery unless you yourself were a slave. In fact, do you have any evidence at all that you are actually descended from slaves? And if so, do you think that if your ancestors had been left in Africa, you would be better off than you are now? Do you think you would ever have been born?

I've seen your type many, many times at my job. Black people who come in just spoiling for a fight; just "knowing" that I am going to treat them differently from my white (or Asian, Indian, Middle Eastern, etc.) customers. People who, when they don't get what they want when they want it, pull out the the old "It's because I'm black" excuse. I give them a smile and a welcome; I chat with them and give them the same great service that I give anyone else. And you know what? They go away smiling. Why? Because what you get is based on what you give; what goes around, comes around. Give bad attitude, get bad attitude.

So why don't you drop the "it's because I'm black" attitude and make it your mission to smile and be pleasant to everyone. Don't play the race card when you don't get treated as if you were the queen of the world. And you might want to think about dropping the "Hey Donkey Azz" and the "racist pig azz come to life KKK members" mentality. It just shows that it isn't whites who are keeping you down; it's YOU. YOU are the one who has made the choices that put you where you are today.

Anonymous said...

8:19pm,
KKK members in Mississippi killed a white women in the woods this pass Monday. Be afraid white people. Be afraid.

Anonymous said...

--David--937

Note to self: David is a popular name, there are millions of us. So cut the annon bashing crap and quit being a hypocrite and put your full name.

Signed,
David

Anonymous said...

9:59. I don't know who your talking about. I am on the street everyday and am not afraid. Mention the right words and I will know it's you. I will introduce myself and then see how brave you really are once you are confronted. I don't think you will be able to back it once you are known.