In addition, Congress, it must be remembered, is a creation of the sovereign states, 1/3rd of a federal government, not a national government.

Tough campaigns are one thing. Race baiting is another. If Ford’s opponents openly came out and said he was acting uppity for a black man, no one would tolerate it. So why should we tolerate it when they do it in a cowardly way. For example insinuating he dates only white women, as was the case recently in an email sent by a PR firm. These people can’t have it both ways. You can’t claim to be color blind and then turn around and use dirty race baiting tactics in the South.

I know very little about Harold Ford except that many feel he is a rising star. That means that he is stepping into the big leagues where the mudslinging is fast and furious. If one silly web site, protected by the first amendment, can knock him off his stride, he will not succeed.

Perhaps some might think that the “rednecks” are after him for being “uppity.” Perhaps some might think that the “community” is after him for “acting white.” I have no idea. When people insist on dealing the race card into the game, there is no knowing where the mud will fly and land.

“And pride?” I added.

Baby bro sounds like a…conservative!!!

Ain’t it fun to watch? They grow up so fast these days…

Unfortunately, my formidable bride of six years, Mama Moonbat, has also had a recent political awakening, and I’ve found her to be a populist with liberal leanings. Can I ditch her and marry you?

Lots of poltiticians live fancy lives. Why do they feel the need to point out Harold Fords? Why do they need to point out a black man’s lifestyle in Tennessee? Sorry, but there is an undertone of BS when you say it is harmless campaigning. It is the first website of its kind and it is not coincidence that it is directed at a black man. 40 years is not a long time in the south. As Faulker once wrote, ” In the south the past is not dead. It isn’t even past.”

This is a useful and practical effort which is possible because “Al Gore invented the internet”!

I, for one, appreciate LaShawn’s effort in getting us in touch with RIGHTROOTS and my $$$ will follow.

But LB, I thought you were a Republican before…because you wrote on your blog during the presidential election that you would not vote for an Independent such as Constitutionist.

Was this change due to contemplation and prayer or listening to Michael Savage?

And THAT is a testament to the saddest state of American politics imaginable, when a candidate is TOO pro-America, I fear that we, as a nation, are doomed…

And I have to say, La Shawn has stated MY feelings exactly…

What do you think about the website fancyford.com? How many Republicans are calling out the lavish lifestyles of white Republicans? Why is it that becuase Ford lives a lavish life, he has it thrown back at his face? Maybe becuase the idea of a young black man enjoying the good life makes people cringe in Tennessee and it makes for good politics.

Ned Lamont has condemned the blackface photo and distanced himself from it. Now let’s see how many conservatives disavow fancyford.com.