Corporate money in politics is bad, bad, bad--except of course, if it is lining the pockets of the Congressional Black Caucus and its "interests" and "charities". Good on the New York Times for bringing this up.
Were it not for my own personal dignity and the respect I have for my upbringing and those who saw to it, if I had a Get Out of Jail Free (Race) Card like the CBC has, I too might violate every law that got in my way.
Nothing in this article surprises me in the least. Even in Washington DC, a more corrupt, racist group you will not find.
That we even HAVE a Congressional "Black" Caucus is unconscienable. To maintain proudly and boldly their own segregation while excoriating others for not making them "feel" equal is the height of hypocricy.
These opportunistic miscreants are a smear on the works of men like Reverend King.
This is where integrity and character come into play. What was it Jefferson said when we had a Barbary Coast pirate problem? Quote, not one cent for tribute, unquote. I'd shut the doors before I paid them a singing nickle or a crying dime.
The Blog: A compendium of thoughts on politics, world affairs, economics, pop culture and social issues, from the center right perspective of me a University of Virginia graduate who spent a career in the world's greatest Navy keeping my mouth shut about politics and social issues (ok, publicly keeping it shut). Those days are over! I've also invited a few friends to join in, so pull up a chair and chime in where you will. Keep it clean, civil, concise and relevant.
The Fish: The fish is a "coat of arms" for the blog, symbolizing three formative influences in the life of the blog founder. The first is his experience at the University of Virginia--symbolized most importantly by the fish itself, or a caricature of a "Wahoo", the fish we have acquired as an informal nickname. Additionally there is the sword, the sword of a Cavalier. It is not wielded in a threatening manner, as this is a civil blog. But it is there, should it be needed. Secondly, there is the influence of 21 years in the Navy--symbolized by the anchor on the Wahoo's fin (and again, the sword) . Finally, there is the bowler, tuxedo, and monocle, symbols of a refined, intellectual conservatism, or what I seek to encourage here.
The Policy: I take FULL responsibility ONLY for what I write. I do not take responsibility, nor will I be held responsible, for what my guest bloggers write or for what those who offer comments write. I will occasionally exercise my right to edit/delete both blog posts and comments if they do not meet my view of what clean, civil, concise and relevant mean.
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Were it not for my own personal dignity and the respect I have for my upbringing and those who saw to it, if I had a Get Out of Jail Free (Race) Card like the CBC has, I too might violate every law that got in my way.
Nothing in this article surprises me in the least. Even in Washington DC, a more corrupt, racist group you will not find.
That we even HAVE a Congressional "Black" Caucus is unconscienable. To maintain proudly and boldly their own segregation while excoriating others for not making them "feel" equal is the height of hypocricy.
These opportunistic miscreants are a smear on the works of men like Reverend King.
This is where integrity and character come into play. What was it Jefferson said when we had a Barbary Coast pirate problem? Quote, not one cent for tribute, unquote.
I'd shut the doors before I paid them a singing nickle or a crying dime.
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