This is a good example of a few things. The video itself is not all that interesting, other than the fact Sharpton appears to have amnesia. What is interesting is the value of being on offense in the culture war. Sharpton is a a ridiculous person, who should be back preaching in a ghetto church, but he is always on offense. That’s what prevents him from being ejected from the media. Even so-called conservatives like Sean Hannity, treat the guy with respect.
As soon as you concede ground to these guys, you lose. That’s why you always have to be on the offensive.Of course, it helps that Shaprton is protected by the people in charge, because he is useful in the war on white people. That’s another important point about Sharpton. Pointing out his hypocrisy of the hypocrisy of the media for embracing him does nothing. It’s just another form of groveling. Worse still , it confirms the morality of Left by claiming Sharpton is violating it.
If the wild and crazy Surrealists of olden times were to come back to life in Our Times they would soil themselves in horror and give up dope and absinthe.
Even without Sharpton we lose…
The Republicans are beyond parody.
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Check out this Republican fund raising letter that was forwarded to me by a conservative friend yesterday. (below)
(BTW, these should have a little Rhino, rather than an Elephant on them, to go with the nice selection of Third World flag colors – I can’t wait to see our new national flag.)
“Begin forwarded message:
From: “President George H.W. Bush”
Date: May 22, 2014, 2:49:33 PM EDT
To: —–
Subject: Self-proclaimed:
Reply-To: “President George H.W. Bush”
Friend, I don’t know what your guilty pleasures are in life, but one of mine is socks.
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Friend,
I don’t know what your guilty pleasures are in life, but one of mine is socks.
I’m a self-proclaimed sock man. The louder, the brighter, the crazier the pattern — the better! It’s usually the first thing people notice I’m wearing whenever I’m out in public and that’s the way I like it.
So when Chairman Reince Priebus asked me to write to you on behalf of the Republican National Committee (RNC), I told him I’d be happy to do it. But on one condition: my letter to you had to involve socks.
I’m proud to say the RNC has commissioned a limited-edition pair of socks in my honor. Embroidered with the Republican elephant and my signature on them, they’re sure to get you noticed.
You can get your own pair today or as a gift for your favorite Republican by sending a special campaign contribution of $35 or more to the RNC now.
Friend, it’s important you act now on this offer. Chairman Priebus assures me these will go fast since only a limited number were produced — and the RNC needs your immediate support to lay the foundation for victory in the critical 2014 mid-term elections.
As a former RNC Chairman, I know that nothing is more vital to our Party’s success than a strong and well-funded RNC.
And I understand the difficult challenges Reince is facing as he works to build and prepare our Party to elect Republican majorities at every level of government in November.
Republicans are up against an opposition that is willing to do, say and spend whatever it takes to expand their hold on power. The Democrats are desperate and determined to fully implement ObamaCare and force their agenda of higher taxes, more spending and less freedom on the American people.
Of course, the liberal special interest groups and the mainstream media will do their part to help the Democrats win back the U.S. House and retain control of the U.S. Senate. Nothing has changed in that respect since I left the White House.
But what has changed since I was in office is the way the RNC is preparing for the 2014 mid-term elections.
Our Party has made it a priority to have a permanent presence in EVERY state and EVERY community earlier than ever before in an off year election.
The RNC already has staff in nearly all 50 states. Their efforts to reach out and connect with new voters precinct-by-precinct, block-by-block is vital to growing our Party and setting the stage for nationwide Republican victories.
But our Party cannot succeed unless good friends and steadfast Republican supporters like you play an active role in helping the RNC provide the resources and tools our candidates need to run winning campaigns.
With your financial commitment today, I’m confident Republicans can strengthen our Majority in the U.S. House, reclaim control of the U.S. Senate, and elect more governors and state legislators this November.
So please take advantage of this special offer to get your very own pair of limited-edition socks embroidered with the Republican elephant and my signature by making your generous online gift of $35 or more to the RNC today.
Friend, thank you for your friendship over the years. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
George H.W. Bush
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P.S. Friend, I am deeply touched the RNC has chosen to make a limited-edition pair of socks with the Republican elephant in my honor. I hope you will get a pair for yourself or as a gift for a friend by sending a special campaign donation of $35 or more to the RNC today. Your contribution is vital to helping elect Republicans from the county courthouse to the corridors of Congress in the critical 2014 elections. Thank you.
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Socks? I thought it was a gag, but it turns out to be true.