I noticed something about Obama during the 2008 campaign. Unlike McCain, Palin, or even to a degree Hillary Clinton, Obama never showed anger. He never got indignant. He had to understand that at the first flash of the feared and loathed "angry black man" it would all be over. So he essentially ran for President with one arm tied behind his back.
In response he was called aloof, weak, and ineffectual. His family was attacked. FOX and Limbaugh feverishly worked to define Michelle as "an angry black woman". But he kept his cool, and he won. Had I been in his shoes there's no way I could have done it. I'm pretty sure precious few among us could've.
Of course, we should note, honest discussions about race and politics are forbidden. Disregard all you've learned about the Southern Strategy, voter suppression, etc. The GOP somehow struck a fabulous deal with the media where despite how racists they are we mustn't discuss it. WE MUSTN'T!
When I think about the GOP & media's relationship I picture the GOP in the role of an abusive alcoholic father p*ssing on the Christmas tree. Playing the role of the hysterical shell shocked wife is the media, desperately trying to ignore the dysfunction and pull off THE BEST CHRISTMAS EVER!
The first child to reject a pee soaked gift will be accused of ruining everything and will be forced to apologize. The family will nod their heads in dismay at the wayward child. Some will discuss whether they should send the kids to bed without dinner or perhaps institutionalize them. After all they might be dangerous!
I for one am done with the charade and think a lot of us are. Whether it's Joe Biden's "chains" comment or MSNBC's Touré, who's still in the punishment corner, there's a sense that the curtains are being pulled open and the bright, unforgiving light is beginning to shine in.
Right now Mom & Dad are p*ssed! Neighbors are peeping in to see them flinging Touré around by his fair. Blinded and disoriented by the light everyone's stumbling over wet boxes in a desperate attempt to draw the curtains.
There's a sense right now the kids are sick of playing along and that anything could happen. I find all of this chaos terribly exciting. One strong yank of the drapes and I'm going to make a run for it.
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