HYPOCRISY

Abundant and overflowing. We have plenty of it in our government among politicians. If I am not mistaken, and why should I be? I listen very carefully to all TV commentators, poll specialists, Delegates analyzers, statisticians, and all I do is come up with realistic conclusions in what they say.

For example: Geraldine Ferraro, recently crucified by all for saying that the main reason why Obama is winning primaries and caucuses is because he is black. First of all let me clear the air by saying that yes he is black. And second he is an incredible demagogue, a very smart politician and above all a very good candidate to change this country around from the mess Bush and Associates got us in. That said...80 to 90% of black votes have been going to him in most primaries. while the general white vote has also been very favorable, although way below the black vote, but enough to make him so successful. Ms. Ferraro did not say anything against Mr. Obama. She just formulated an opinion, hers. Not the conventional hypocritical politically correct opinion. She was definitely, within the realm of stinky political base, incorrect. Did she do it because after we reach a certain age we say whatever we feel like? After all we've been accommodating to standards set by others all our lives. This time she wanted to be herself, honest and outspoken. Did not work Ms. Ferraro! You can't be yourself when you are a public figure, and especially if you are involved in a candidate's campaign. You need to remain silence and never ever express your true feelings, especially if they may incite the opposition. You gave them an excuse to keep exploiting the already over exploited issue on one-way racism. We cannot be blind to the fact that there is racism in this country, and that there is also prejudice against woman and senior citizens. But those subjects need to remain mute in the political arena, where the truth is only a good lie covered with sweet chocolate.
I challenge anyone to convince me that 90% of a certain population, black or white, young or old, man or woman, does not affect an election. That is what Geraldine Ferraro meant. There was not an iota of racism in her comment, just the truth. The truth always hurt, although most of the times it is needed. Not this time, unfortunately.

Ah, in case you think I am a racist or discriminate against anyone, if Obama becomes the Democratic candidate to oppose RoboCain (I could not resist) I will vote for him, but like Geraldine Ferraro, I am staying firm with my comments, for integrity and principles should always prevail over fear and convenience. Besides, I would rather call Obama at 3 am than waking up McCain. I understand he's got a short fuse. And calling Mrs. Hillary Clinton might give Mr. Clinton an opportunity to reciprocate...