Racist, or Just Plain Stupid and Lazy?
Posted by Michelle Moquin on October 12th, 2008
It never ceases to amaze me that people over seas are more informed and more intelligent about the state of our economy, and the presidential candidates, than some of the people in our own country.
Here is an example:
I received an email from my friend Pratiwi on the Island of Java, Indonesia. This email below was in response to an email that I sent to her asking her how she was doing. I never mentioned to her that I was voting for Obama, and with her internet issues, (her internet is down most of the time in her area.) she has informed me that she can rarely read my blog. It has been about 2 months since we have corresponded. In her words:
“Oh, yes i (sic) followed the world news, and your election over there. Few days ago i (sic) even followed the presidential debate and I do hope that Obama gets in. Seems like he’s the one who would be able to bring the changes in America. Yes, the bailout and Wall street brought crazy things to our market here as well. Dollar reached 10,000 rupiaH/USD and can be worse. Prices of basic needs went skyhigh and many paople (sic) cannot afford to eaT (sic) 3 meals a day. So, we are still gratefull (sic) that no matter how bad our financial situation is, we are still together and we eat proper food (even though sometimes humble).”
And then one of my sources sent me this video that is just downright scary. These people live in America, and seem so out of touch compared to my friend Pratiwi who lives in a very small town on the Island, rarely has internet, and yet she manages to stay informed about our country, and make an unbiased, intelligent comment.
So back to the video…It is filmed in Ohio. Do they not know how to filter that which is truth and that which is propaganda? We have unlimited resources. What is their excuse? Is it just laziness? I really don’t think so. I believe that these people just want to believe what they want to believe regardless of the facts. I believe that these people are racist and in no way do they want a black man to be president.
The answers that are given to the reporter have no substance….nothing to back what’s coming out of their racist mouths. They will do and say anything to support their racism. Either that or they are just palin stupid….oops I mean plain stupid. Or maybe they are just watching too much of Fox news. They are brainwashed and just too dumb and too lazy to seek the real truth. You be the judge.
Hi Zen Lill: How are you? Glad that someone besides me got a laugh! Yep..we’ll just have to wait and see how things go. Thanks for the offer – much appreciated. :)
I am out of here peeps. Enjoy your Sunday…
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October 12th, 2008 at 10:30 am
I enjoyed the typo of palin…I mean plain stupid! It is amazing at the uneducated, unsupported, racial and radical right responses that have absolutely no validation to their stance. With their hatred of the next President, Obama, I wish him well.
I found this as I was researching for my blog, http://bdgroupllc.blogspot.com Even though I am a left wing, conspiracy theorist, this one caught me off guard. You must watch this and make yourself aware of the Bush power and his executive powers that he has created…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5e78xU7-oCg
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October 12th, 2008 at 10:34 am
This is a good one too…
http://www.nytimes.com/imagepages/2008/10/12/opinion/12rich_ready.html
October 12th, 2008 at 10:42 am
Six Ways Men Can Make Their Marriages Much Happier
Scott Haltzman, MD
Brown University
Men often are told that to improve their marriages, they must share their hopes and fears with their wives and become more emotionally connected — in short, that they must behave in ways that are totally unnatural for the average man.
Good news: There are steps men can take that will make their marriages happier but still let them be themselves…
1. Treat your wife like a business client. Many men say they don’t know what’s expected of them in romantic relationships — yet the same men know what to do in business relationships. The two aren’t as different as you might think.
If a client made you unhappy, you wouldn’t fight with him/her. Instead, you would try to smooth things out. If this client made a crucial error, you would not criticize him — you would try to help him recover. Overall, you would try to understand who your client is, what his goals are and how you can help him succeed.
Treat your wife like this, and you won’t go too far wrong. Of course, don’t tell her you’re treating her like a client. Just do it!
2. Forget the golden rule. “Do to others as you would have them do to you” isn’t the best advice for married men. When we treat our wives as we would like to be treated, we ignore the fact that our wives are quite different from us.
Forget whatever you think you know about what makes people happy, and observe your wife for a while. What does she really appreciate? What are her deepest interests and goals? Have your past gifts and gestures of love been on target? You might not have to work much harder to make your wife happier — you might just have to stop doing things that you would appreciate if someone did them for you and start doing things she will appreciate.
Example: Buy her a greeting card when there’s no special occasion, and inside write how much you love her and need her. Leave the card someplace she will stumble on it unexpectedly. Such a gesture would mean little to the average husband but lots to the average wife.
3. Do more than say “I’m sorry.” A single “I’m sorry” won’t balance the scales when you say something critical of your wife… dismiss her ideas or her feelings… or make her feel ignored. It will most likely take five positive interactions for every negative one before you’re back to par.
According to research by the Gottman Institute, a Seattle-based couples therapy organization, marriages tend to be happy when spouses — wives as well as husbands — interact with each other in a positive manner at least five times as often as they interact in a negative manner. Positive interactions might include paying her compliments, saying, “Thank you” or “I love you,” offering to do something for her, holding her hand or paying attention to her.
4. Master the makeup. The happiness of your marriage is not determined by whether you fight — all couples do. It’s determined by how well you patch things up afterward. Wait until you cool down — that typically takes about 20 minutes — then make a peace offering. Bring her a cup of tea… say you’re sorry you argued… or tell her that you love her. Such gestures generally help couples get past the fight fast and back to the happy marriage.
Helpful: Makeups are easier if you avoid the four mistakes that turn arguments into lingering problems — criticizing, showing contempt, acting defensive and stonewalling (shutting down when your partner reaches out to you).
5. Seek your wife’s opinion. Wives often feel that they don’t have an equal voice in the decision-making. As far as most husbands are concerned, the issue isn’t who is making the decisions, but whether the correct decisions are being made. Still, you can make your married life happier if you seek your wife’s approval on your ideas, even when you believe you’re right. Who knows? Maybe she is right. Don’t dismiss her opinion out of hand — even when it isn’t feasible. Instead, say something positive about the idea, then later express disappointment if together you “discover” that it won’t work.
Example: She wants to fly across the country to visit your daughter next month. You know the trip won’t fit into your budget. Rather than tell her no and invite her anger, establish that you’re on her side. Say something like, “I always love to see our daughter. Let’s see if we can afford it.” Together, review the family’s finances, and let her make the decision that you can’t afford to go — or perhaps she’ll think of a clever way so that you can afford it.
6. Do some cleaning. Most wives think their husbands should help more with housework. Many husbands think they do so much work around the yard and with the car that housework isn’t their responsibility. Who’s right? Studies by University of Michigan Institute for Social Research show that husbands are. When work hours both inside and outside the home are added up, even husbands who don’t help with the cleaning often put in about as many hours of effort as their wives.
Unfortunately, if you try to argue this point, you’re sure to lose. You can either spend your life bickering about whether you get enough credit for your contributions — working long hours at the office, tending the lawn and handling the car repairs — or you can do some housework and have a happier marriage. To make your wife really happy, figure out which household task is her least favorite and do it without being asked.
October 12th, 2008 at 10:44 am
Hi Mischa, this video pretty much explains why I enjoyed my time out of country so much, this kind of mindless spewing is, well, it is what it is, but I’m embarassed for them bc they’re too busy acting like maroons to be embarassed for themselves.
I’m just fine, but our prolonged So Cal summer is over, I’ll be wearing boots/coats soon.
Oh, sweet pea, forgot to say thank you for addressing the ‘ladies’ that was a gentlemanly thing to do and I appreciate it : ) and don’t even think about your heart, it’s safe with me – it (and you) will receive the TLC you deserve. On another note, my arms are in mutiny over here though, very unhappy bc they are empty :( arms can be childish and simply do not understand about elections, face repairs, etc…
RE: the ‘ladies’ though – I was actually trying to make the much finer and nuanced point that I believe women should be FOR other women, but sure enough most women are willing to be disrespectful to another women (me) if only to gain a man’s attention (yours) for a moment. It shows a lack of self respect and disrespect to a fellow female, not cool. And that’s just on a blog, babe, I’ve had this type of shit happen in real life. I’ve dated some attractive men in my life, women who are for other women (and for themselves) would say or infer ‘good for you, he’s awesome and so are you’ women who are not would get right up in said man’s face and infer that they were ‘available’ should I not ‘toe the line’ and ‘appreciate’ him properly. Real nice…it’s not jealousy, it’s annoyance at bad and unfortunately typically competitive female behavior.
I think I’ve made my point now, again thanks for your back up, that’s sweet. And now, I’m going to let that thought go, put it out there in a more positive form and carry on with my day.
Luv, the Zen Lady Lilly
October 12th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
We are waiting to see how America takes this crisis. Will race trump making the right choice for America and the rest of the world
Lara
October 12th, 2008 at 11:37 pm
How many republicans could really put their country before race? All the republicans have shown is how hypocritical they are. Anything to win.
Clark
October 12th, 2008 at 11:39 pm
Anonz why not explain how the credit card usury rates are contributing to the decline of Americans ability to stimulate the economy.
Donald
October 13th, 2008 at 8:03 am
Now we will see how great America is.
Farah