Politics Are Not for the Savvy

It mustn’t be, given some of the less than brilliant stuff that came out just this week.

First case in point: a politician from Tennessee, facing a difficult time in the November election, because of the large African-American population in his district, thought it would be a smart move to pass a resolution that apologizes, yet again, for slavery. Really? That’s the best you can do? Picking at a scab that’s been trying to heal for over 100 years.

If you truly want to show your support for the African-American community, do something that works to build that community. Invest in their health, family services, education. Do something more than apologize.

Second case in point: McCain’s newest commercial compares Barack Obama to Paris Hilton and Britney Spears. Sour grapes and jealousy should never be the driving force behind a promotional concept. If that’s the best he can do or the most he can say, he’s desperate. Of course, I guess it’s better than him just coming right out and saying “Vote for me! I’m just like most of middle America. I’m white, old, and I have no clue about Mid-East geography.”

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