Tuesday, March 18, 2008

The Audacity of a Racist.

A summary of Barack Obama's Speech in Pennsylvania today.

This country was founded on racism.
My campaign is not about race.
I disavow what Rev. Wright said, but I don't really.
Its your fault, you are all racist.
White America made Rev. Wright.
White America caused all of the social ills.
White America held Black America back.
Still does.
To get over your White Guilt, vote for me.
Immigrants stand up against evil Whitey and vote for me.
Blacks can avenge slavery by voting for me.
If you don't vote for me, you are racist.
You are all racist.
I don't want this campaign to be about race.
If you question me on anything you are racist.
The nightly news is racist if they challenge me.
The Reagan Coalition is racist.
Talk radio is racist.
Welfare was racist.
If you didn't support welfare you are racist.
Elect someone else you are racist.
I am the next Martin Luther King Jr.
Stop evil corporations, they are racist and greedy.
Support me and socialism or you are racist.
Finally end slavery and injustice by voting for me.
Otherwise you are racist.
My campaign is about more than race.
But if you don't vote for me, you are racist.

Sunday, March 9, 2008

The Blackbird

Growing up, a picture of one hung on the wall over my bed. I didn't fully grasp the power or majesty of the Blackbird, but she certainly captured my imagination. I was fortunate enough to see one in person at the Udvar-Hazy extension to the National Air & Space Museum. Even sitting quiet among exhibits in a steel hangar, the things looks fast and very much alive. A triumph of American ingenuity and unbridled need to win the Cold War. Win we did, and I'm certain the SR-71 had more to do with it than many of us will ever know.

I came across this post about the jet at Maggie's Farm (via Instapundit) which seems more like a love letter. I would feel much better about our fight against Islamic Fascism and the security of the brave troops serving our country if a Blackbird was still flying for them today. Like an eagle soaring in the heavens, she surely was a symbol of our freedom, strength, and will to succeed. Which leaves me wondering... do we have any eagles today?