October 29, 2006

A "Crack" Question

I've recently been accused of racism by a local blogger (echoed by a commenter here) because, among other things, I offended liberals by making a comment about a local African-American Democrat and crack cocaine.

But now I have a question for those who want to make such an accusation.

On liberal blogger Taylor Marsh's site, she makes this assessment of a prominent Republican.

Liddy Dole was on crack this morning on Fox "News."

Do you find that statement unacceptable? If not, is the statement acceptable because Dole is white or because she is Republican -- or is it the combination of Dole's whiteness and Republicanism that makes it acceptable?

Or is it just that you folks are are alarmists who like to make the charge of racism whenever possible, just to discredit your opponents?

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1 It's acceptable, though not entirely kind, because it is not playing off of vicious ethnic stereotyping for its effect.  I know it's kind of subtle, but most intelligent and thoughtful people are capable of seeing a distinction between reinforcing a stereotype and calling attention to Liddy's eratic behavior.

Posted by: Dan at Mon Oct 30 03:41:51 2006 (qJVNg)

2 In other words, you Democrats apply a racial double standard.

Especially since my reference had nothing to do with the race -- and everything with her comment about a fellow councilwoman being a pimp and my extension of her image to declare her guilty of prostituting herself for votes.

Posted by: Rhymes With Right at Mon Oct 30 05:34:42 2006 (4nXaP)

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