Race diaries going too far in the wrong direction.

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Friday August 27, 2010 · 1:22 PM PDT

2010/08/27 · 13:22

Since Mr. Wise has begun posting diaries on Kos, there has been a constant, broad, thorough discussion on race, white privilege (I prefer the term "white advantage" as a way of helping very UN-privileged whites to understand). The discussion has been quite healthy and eye-opening, and has led to robust debate (and more than one pie-fight) to say the least.

There has not, to my knowledge, been a specific diary highlighting how far some remarks have gone off the reservation, and are examples of exactly what many trying to combat racism and bigotry are fighting against.

I fear the assertion that "non-whites cannot be racist" is emboldening non-white Kossacks to make comments and inferences that are absolutely racist.

Liberaltarianish

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Wednesday August 11, 2010 · 7:07 AM PDT

2010/08/11 · 07:07

I am SO pissed at the Obama administration, with all their "pragmatism" and "politics" right now! Makes me sick. The Obama Administration has been in office for less than two years...and already Robert Gibbs is complaining that we, the "professional left", are demanding too much of the President? Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit, he's been in office for almost 2 WHOLE YEARS!

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Monday August 09, 2010 · 9:59 AM PDT

2010/08/09 · 09:59

Insurance is only the answer if you're solvent. You're protecting what you've got, so if there's a bad accident/occurrence, the money will be there to make you whole again.

Medicare. For all.

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What's the most practical and reasonable healthcare payment scenario for the country?

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What's the most practical and reasonable healthcare payment scenario for the country?

Everybody gets private insurance, heavily regulated by the federal government.

1 vote

Public option insurance sponsored by the federal government.

13 votes

No regulation of the health insurance industry.

4 votes

A baseline of Medicare for All.

48 votes

Pay Ms. Sherrod $300,000 and then

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Wednesday July 21, 2010 · 7:46 AM PDT

2010/07/21 · 07:46

give her a new job in another agency; she's clearly qualified and wise enough to fill important roles across the bureaucracy.

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Tuesday July 13, 2010 · 8:49 AM PDT

2010/07/13 · 08:49

There have been a notable amount of heavy-hitting diaries on Race in the past week or so on DKos, and this is my attempt to focus that energy toward what we're seeking: Progress.

(and frankly, I'm feeling a little beaten-up as a white guy myself).

Below is a story, where the community decides what the ending should be. I'll edit to analyze the results when they come in. I hope you're willing to participate, and truly hope the desired ending is the one I hopeful for. The optional answers are not exclusive in the sense that only the words written are what would happen; they mean everything that could reasonably be included in that option.

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How did the Green woman answer?

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How did the Green woman answer?

Force everyone standing up to crouch down, thereby understanding what most Blues are dealing with

2 votes

Help the Blues stand up, support them while they get their legs, and teach how to succeed in the stand-up life, one-by-one AND in large groups

7 votes

walk around and tell others that they're standing/walking on Blues.

1 vote

Going to group meetings, to hold hands, cry, lament, and talk more about how the Blues are being trod upon constantly

0 votes

Begin a movement to drop more food, money and educational materials under the Mist.

3 votes

Rant: I love you Bill. Go USA. Thanks.

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Wednesday June 23, 2010 · 10:29 AM PDT

2010/06/23 · 10:29

disclaimer*: I drank about 6 Sam Adam Summer Ale pints at the local Irish pub during the game.

What a win. Epic win. Best win ever for US soccer, hands down, and at least until we destroy the knockout rounds, the biggest win for a US team ( in terms of adversity ) except for the USA hockey win against the USSR in the Olympics.

And Bill, you were there. A lot of shit is happening in the world and in the US, Haiti, the gulf spill, massive poverty and war, but you came to a huge game for us. Thanks. Coincidence that a winner watched us pull out an epic win? Maybe, maybe not.

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Tuesday June 22, 2010 · 5:26 AM PDT

2010/06/22 · 05:26

Hi, rich.

No, not you, doc. Not you, police chief. Not you, woman who kept her husband home to raise the kids so she could put in 90 a week to grow their small private company. Read More

BREAKING: Miranda decision, or why it sucks to be a JoSCOTUS

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Tuesday June 01, 2010 · 8:33 AM PDT

2010/06/01 · 08:33

Entire decision viewable here.

The question for the court was this: Does the accused have a right to no longer be interrogated because he has invoked his right to remain silent, simply by refusing to answer some or all questioning?

Predictably, the SCOTUS was 5-4, Kennedy the deciding vote, again, with the conservatives on the court (prompting more than one reply to this diary that will say "isn't Kennedy in that group by now?"

More below the fold.

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Tuesday April 27, 2010 · 9:22 AM PDT

2010/04/27 · 09:22

I'm writing this for two reasons:

There haven't been too many blogs on what an actual immigration plan should or shouldn't look like.

"OMG Arizona NOOOOOOOOO" sounds a lot like the GOP in reference to the HIS bill: lots of "no", not much of "here's a better plan."

So here goes. Rough draft obviously since I have neither the time nor will to write it in legalese. Emphasis on "practical" and "reasonable", while upholding the rule of law; less emphasis on "Fair", "feelings", "emotions", "yeah but that makes me feel sorry and bad", and "punitive punishment".

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Wednesday April 14, 2010 · 11:45 AM PDT

2010/04/14 · 11:45

Prior to the 'Tax Day' protests, the TeaParty has released a "Contract For America", link with pictures. Here are the stipulations, with my responses. Feel free to add your own responses and problems with their newest manifesto (isn't this like the 81st one they've released? Is this the "real" one?)

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Monday April 12, 2010 · 6:47 AM PDT

2010/04/12 · 06:47

Instead of writing her biography, I'll let you catch up briefly by following these links:

ABC

Wikipedia

WashPo

But, at this time, I ask you to join me in supporting Leah Ward Sears to replace John Paul Stevens on the Supreme Court.

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Leah Ward Sears for SCOTUS nominee:

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Leah Ward Sears for SCOTUS nominee:

My first choice

23 votes

A great choice, not sure about my first yet

16 votes

I'd be fine with it, but not my first choice

13 votes

Meh, not the worst thing ever

5 votes

Nope, I posted a good reason why not.

5 votes

Where (isn't) the Warming?? Edited by Rush.

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Thursday April 08, 2010 · 6:17 AM PDT

2010/04/08 · 06:17

Mr. Rush Limbaugh, of talk radio, TV and an epic fail stint on ESPN fame, collaborated with the author on this short essay by offering to edit. I won't have a chance to review his edits before the diary is posted, but I trust him.

*editors note: DKos, my edits appear as strikethroughs and bolded words. Please delete all words with a strikethrough and unbold/include all the bolded terms and phrases. Thank you, love you, Rush.

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Race diaries going too far in the wrong direction.

Suicidal One-Termer for President 2012!!! - from a professional lefty

"Health Insurance for All" isn't the answer.

Pay Ms. Sherrod $300,000 and then

POLL: A story on Race where YOU decide the ending, OR Where to from here?

Rant: I love you Bill. Go USA. Thanks.

Hey RICH: Get A Grip, and Be Careful.

BREAKING: Miranda decision, or why it sucks to be a JoSCOTUS

Here's my immigration plan instead of just "NO!!!"

Teaparty's "Contract for America" and my responses.

Leah Ward Sears for SCOTUS

Where (isn't) the Warming?? Edited by Rush.