Good to hear

[ericcoleman]

That Alan Keyes is sticking to his convictions

“I deeply resent the destruction of federalism represented by Hillary Clinton's willingness to go into a state she doesn't even live in and pretend to represent people there, so I certainly wouldn't imitate it,"

Comments

[billroper]

Yes, but since there's no danger of him actually winning, he doesn't have to worry about violating his convictions by serving as a Senator from Illinois.

[wylderwolf.livejournal.com]

It was also nice to notice that, while race certainly played a part in his being selected to run against Obama, race has nothing to do with that particular election.

[ericcoleman]

You just listened to NPR too I see ...

Yeah ... and his case is different than Hillary's. It's ok when he does it.

[wylderwolf.livejournal.com]

Actually, caught it this afternoon. And of COURSE it's okay when he does it. He's black.

[shsilver.livejournal.com]

Well, he did start out the day by basically accusing Barack Obama of being an Uncle Tom (actual quote was: "I would still be picking cotton if the country's moral principles had not been shaped by the Declaration of Independence," Keyes said. He said Obama "has broken and rejected those principles -- he has taken the slaveholder's position.")

[wylderwolf.livejournal.com]

Wow... I'm kinda glad I missed that comment.

"The Senator is a Ni..." (apologies to Mel Brooks)

[daddy-guido.livejournal.com]

Um, disregarding that slavery was in full flower long after said declaration... I'd point out that he might not be picking cotton.
As a graduate of Harvard Law, he might be a valuable domestic servant.

Fetch me a drink, boy! And run for Senate!

As a one-time Republican, I hope Obama crushes the SHIT out of this guy.

[twoofdtm.livejournal.com]

Not that it's hugely important to me liking you more or anything cause I already do like you but what is your "political side"? I am a curious one to know.

[ericcoleman]

I worked for Dean before the caucuses. I support Kerry to beat Bush (and I like Edwards a lot, he was my second choice in the caucuses).

My politics are pretty left in most cases, although there are some instances where I lean the other way (I support the death penalty for corporate criminals, I say burn Ken Lay at the stake and roast marshmallows over the evil fuck)

Does that help ???