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Whatever. You have your major accomplishments in life. I have mine.
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zhanie wrote:I love it!!!! you are both precious! <3
Did you notice that I'm holding my hands the same way as the monster?
zhanie wrote:I love it!!!! you are both precious! <3
lialab wrote: your monster is sooooooooo cute, love it, loveit, love it. I did not finish
mine and I guess I'll change color
mittenmaker wrote:Shandeh, I love the photo of you and your monster! Your sweatshirt is cool!
zhanie wrote:Shandeh! I didn't notice that you are holding your hands the same as your monster. Too funny! lol. Glad you mentioned it. I hope all is well with you.
mittenmaker wrote:You're welcome, zhanie! It's nice to be part of this forum. I enjoy it so much. We all need mentors and to support and cheer each other on! I currently am working on a bit of departure for me--I am using my "orphan" yarn to make swatches and then plan to sew them together to make a sampler-type "patchwork" blanket for my dog. It will be a win-win. . .I get to practice some new techniques and stitches, and Mr. Jingles gets a new blanket. It will be a work in progress but I think it will be fun.
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Thursday, March 17, 2011
On Donegal Swatches and Other Things
I spent half an hour drinking coffee in the lobby of the San Francisco Hilton the other day, leafing through Nicholas Storey's History of Men's Accessories (Pen & Sword Books 2011), which will be reviewed here once I have had the time to actually read it, while noting absently that half the suit-wearing and trade show attending men walking around were wearing deadly dull black suits, and all but one of the rest were in a shade of gray if you were interested.
I was there for a fitting with W. W. Chan, for that is the only reason to ever be in that Hilton when one lives in the area. Patrick Chu and colleague were their normal amenable and impeccably prepared selves, and the to-be-fit blue cashmere and cotton suit closer to perfect than any of their previous efforts. It was close enough to tempt me to forgo a fitting on the Finmeresco blazer that they will bring back with them in July, but I did not yield.
The day being gloomy and the time late afternoon, none of the photography was usable of course, save for the customary shot of a Donegal tweed swatch. This one being one of Porter & Harding's Thornproofs of 560 grams (17 ounces) and what is a man to do with that unless he lives out of doors? The light gray mix in the photo would make a lovely topcoat, or a short cape if one were to stop suppressing his inner Sherlock Holmes, but a jacket would be almost unwearable in a heated space. Were it not for that small detail the pattern would make a perfect suit for the suburbs where I spend the majority of my time these days. And they do make the stuff in a more useable-for-me 14 ounce (420 gram) weight.
Though my mind was set on olive green gabardine for the future when the day began, it was full of gray Donegal as it came to an end.
6 comments:
- Carl said...
Will, I'm a huge fan of heavy weight cloth. I have a 17 oz cheviot suit that gets a full six months per year of wear, and a 20 oz cavalry twill that I can wear on all but the warmest summer days. I'm in Newport Beach, but if I lived in SF, I might be able to wear them year round! OK, I'll admit that REALLY heavy tweeds and flannels might wear a bit warm, but to me there's very little difference between a 10 oz worsted and one that's 20 oz. I realize I'm getting a little off topic, but these heavyweights are so superior, and the only way they will continue to be made is if influential bespoke customers like you champion them!
- March 17, 2011 at 8:30:00 AM PDT
- DB said...
At an Irish Crafts Fair I recently met with Eddie Doherty of Adara, Co. Donegal, one of only two remaining handweavers of Donegal Tweed. A lovely fellow who weaves excellent distinctive cloth and is incredibly passionate about his craft.
The men's garments he occasionally sells are made up by Magee from cloth he supplies to them, and he sells his cloth direct to retail customers and accepts custom weaving commissions.
His website is www.handwoventweed.com. I'm sure if you emailed him he would be delighted to forward some swatches. - March 17, 2011 at 10:55:00 AM PDT
- Flannel said...
A lovely post, WIll, irrespective of the many merits of the argument... you do much to bring a bit of gentility to my busy days.
- March 17, 2011 at 2:45:00 PM PDT
- maria said...
a three piece would be great
- March 18, 2011 at 2:06:00 PM PDT
- Brummagem Joe said...
Donegal in most colors takes some beating in terms of the quiet elegance it exudes. I can't speak about today but 50-60 years ago it was a popular business suiting (usually in grey) amongst the Irish professional classes.
- March 20, 2011 at 6:15:00 AM PDT
- Tristram said...
I'm always keen to spread the word of Irish craftsmen and women, here are a few more sites for sources of Donegal tweed.
Besides W. Bill Ltd. in London, handwoven tweeds in a single width (90cm/36") are only available from http://www.kevinandhowlin.com/ & www.studiodonegal.ie/
Powerloom woven Donegals are available from Magee www.mageeireland.com/ & John Molloy of Ardara, www.johnmolloy.com
Other Irish weavers are www.johnhanly.com, www.foxfordwoollenmills.com - May 7, 2011 at 3:36:00 PM PDT


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News Release 17 March 2003
Conditions applying to Customary Maori fishing are to be revised following a review during 2002.
A new Conditions Notice pursuant to Regulation 27 of the Amateur Fishing Regulations will come into effect on 30 April 2003 and is aimed at clearing up any confusion for tangata whenua, fishers, the Ministry of Fisheries (MFish), and to prevent Regulation 27 being used as a screen for illegal fishing.
Regulation 27
Regulation 27 provides for the taking of fish for the purposes of a hui, or a tangi and applies to all fish species managed by the Ministry of Fisheries, but not to freshwater fish such as trout or whitebait, which are managed by other Government departments or agencies.
Regulation 27 will continue to be the only mechanism for taking freshwater fish for customary purposes (such as eels and lamprey in the North and Chatham Islands), even after the more comprehensive Kaimoana fishing regulations are put in place. Until either the Kaimoana or South Island Customary Fishing Regulations are implemented, Regulation 27 of the Fisheries (Amateur Fishing) Regulations 1986 will apply to all customary fishing.
The new conditions have been extensively discussed with iwi, in a consultation process starting in May last year, and where possible, MFish has incorporated suggestions made by iwi during the consultation process. The focus of the conditions are to provide a framework for conservation of the fisheries and to protect customary fishing rights.
The Conditons
Breaking the provisions of Regulation 27 can result in penalties of up to $10,000, and up to $20,000 for some species and quantities. Infringement fees of up to $500 can also apply. Fishing of a commercial nature, for financial gain or trade, will be subject to the provisions of the Fisheries Act, which allows for forfeiture of property and fines of up to $250,000.


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"Good if you're into retro sci-fi"
I wish I read this when it came out in 1993, because it would have been amazing. Now, I just can't get past everything the author got wrong about the world. If you don't mind sitting through descriptions of technology that are now either commonplace or already out of date, you'll like this. The Metaverse is like a crowded street in Second Life that can hold about 10% of the people who are on facebook right now, and who have to travel from place to place (no portals, etc.). We learn that video tape is cheap, so helicopters decide to take a short video. (These days, digital video constantly records.) We learn in great detail about the electronic map system that help our hero deliver pizza -- yeah, you've got a better digital navigation system in your car. We're still returning video tapes to the store. In 2011, with the Internet and Google, YouTube, Second Life, etc., this book is like a weird alternative universe in which microchips and memory never got powerful or cheap. It seems good (I'm still in the early parts of the book) but I don't know how much longer I can listen.
"Amazing. I want you to listen to this."
First, the narrator. I don't know if all Audible subscribers have a choice, but being in Japan, I was given the choice of the USA and the UK versions. They differed by only one minute in length. I listened to both samples (which covered the same part of the narrative) and chose the British one because it seemed more expressive, and the characters depicted in the short portrayal seemed to me to be better differentiated. Just in case anyone is curious, I'm an American from Boston.
Also, as an aside, I completely loved the moments when the narrator's father sounded just like Eddie Izzard.
At the moment, I'm just a few chapters in on the second of the four segments of this novel, and I am already disappointed that it will someday come to an end. This novel by this narrator is astoundingly good. If some recommendation or other has brought you this far, then this is without any doubt the best book you will listen to this year.
While listening to this book on various busses, subways and while cycling and walking, there have been moments so tender that tears spilled from my eyes, which is embarrassing. There have been moments so fierce that I've probably pumped my fist. I've actually laughed aloud. I've grinned fiercely. This is a talented storyteller telling a tale that's well constructed. The characters are alive. I'm so happy that I am experiencing this story.
I came upon this book through a "This Week in Tech" podcast in which one of the pundits said that someone influential in the tech field had once said that he judged people by their reaction to this novel. If a person didn't like this novel, the story went, then that person was deficient in some essential way that made that person not worth doing business with. I'm not sure I'd go that far, but that was enough to make me want to listen to the book.
All I knew about the book was that it was in the fantasy genre, the writing was supposed to be good, and that it was a kind of "coming of age" tale. I couldn't figure out in the beginning whose coming of age it was supposed to be, so the tale evolved around me in a very interesting way. I think this is a good way to experience the book, so I'm not telling you any more details about this book.
Just so that you have a perspective on where I'm coming from: I'm mainly a sci-fi reader, not space opera but the techie sci-fi, but I also like good spy novels. I'm not really much of a fantasy guy outside of what I read before college. I also like modern fiction and good writing in general; my favorite writer is Milan Kundera, but I'm eclectic in my tastes. Having said that, I'm telling you that this is really good writing (regardless of genre).
If you like quality writing, great characters and a good storyline, and if you are not squeamish about sword fighting, and if you enjoy a bit of speculative fiction (whether sci-fi, fantasy or magic realism), you will love this book. I suppose there are some people who won't love it, but, has has been said before by others, those aren't really the type of people I think I'd enjoy knowing anyway.
"Tom Clancy writes "The Passion of the Christ""
This book was a slow climb up Calgary Hill as insurmountable yet apparently easily vanquished foes inflict injury after injury on our unstoppable hero. I was initially excited to start in on book one of a new series, but this soon turned into a comic book for me; I just could not in any way find this tale credible. There were a few wry laughs along the way, but the biggest one was unintentional, I'm sure: A woman who had helped our hero witnesses him kill, and from then seems to consider him "an animal" ... by which the author means she was distant, maybe disgusted, but this woman was A VETERINARIAN'S ASSISTANT, she *loves* animals!
OK, your mileage may vary with this book and its series. I'm giving up on it. The guy just runs along like a video game character, blasting left and right, with dumb luck playing such a major role. If you're into assassins and you want to start an interesting series, I'd recommend skipping this and jumping into Barry Eisler's series about John Rain. Rain is also kind of super-human, but the books are filled with tactics, planning and intelligence.
However, please read the other reviews. The author has obviously made a career out of writing books in this series, so there must be people who like this type of story. I just know that I'm not one of them.
"John Rain is back"
Barry Eisler does a good job reading this book. His voice for John Rain made me think of the Japanese guy who played Rain in the movie version of the first novel. If you're a fan, you know that the readings of the audiobooks have been uneven -- worst was when the narrator of the John Reacher books read it, and made Rain sound like a 6'5" slugger. In this novel, the characters sound the way we'd expect them to.
This is classic John Rain, familiar without redundancies. The narration alternates well between first-person John Rain and third person narrators to follow other characters. I don't want to give any of the story away, so I'll just say, if you like John Rain, you will be very happy with this novel.
"Recommended but with caveats"
The story takes place on a planet 150 light years from Earth. We meet Jack, a prospector for the mining corporation that holds exclusive rights to exploit the uninhabited planet's resources. The day the story starts is a busy day for Jack: he discovers a rich vein of valuable minerals, and later discovers a new type of creature trapped in his house.
This book is an engaging remake of a classic story. It's the sci fi we loved as kids (new planets, amusing creatures, cool gadgets), modernized (how was it that none of the classic sci fi ever really got the idea of modern computers or the internet?).
However, if the old style sci fi was often called "cowboys in space" due to the shoot-'em-up frontier town attitudes of the main characters, this modernization brings in the current craze for courtroom dramas: call it "lawyers in space"? So, if you hate John Grisham novels, you'll dislike a good chunk of this book.
Also, there are times when you're wondering how the characters could be so stupid as to not see what is plainly obvious, so it's the experience of knowing ahead of time what the characters are taking their time discovering.
Finally, understand that the novel is only 7 hours long (7:19). At the end of Part 1, the novel is finished. Part 2 is actually the novel that this one was based on. I haven't listened to that one yet. If you're not the type who would go watch earlier versions of modern re-make movies, then you may not be into listening to what is (probably) nearly the same story twice, so if you've budgeted for 14 hours of listening, please understand that you're actually getting only half of that.
This is a touching story with a modern twist to it. It'd make a good movie.
"Might come back to it later"
I stopped listening to it a few hours in because it seemed to consist of a series of long monologues, like testimony and people telling long, rambling stories. The characters behind these stories had their own identities and voices, so that much of it was enjoyable, but I just found my attention drifting too much.
"Wrong narrator for a great book"
The narrator, Dick Hill, was great in the "Jack Reacher" novels (Bad Luck and Trouble, etc.), but he's not as good here. He's certainly able to portray huge self-confidence and swagger, but John Rain is not a person who stands out in a crowd; his confidence is quiet and subtle. Hill also struggles with the Japanese language, and one Japanese character sounds Mexican when he speaks English.
The narrator of Rain Fall (the first novel in the series) was much better. He obviously could speak Japanese.
These books are great for a look into Japan. Eisler has a knack for the apt description of Japanese behavior, customs and mind-set.
"The Movie Was Better"
I was surprised and disappointed to discover that this novel just isn't that good. Despite a good narrator, large chunks of this book are boring. Usually, if a movie is based on a novel, and you like the movie, then the novel will add layers of enjoyment to the film. With Fight Club, though, the quality of the movie just ruins this mediocre novel. If you loved the movie, just watch it again and leave this book on the shelf.
"Six out of five stars"
There are many voices on this production, which makes the listening experience much richer than expected. If you liked the book, you will love this audio recording.
The voice of this sneering, pompous luddite makes you want to pop him in the nose. He must be preaching to the choir, because I found his reasoning to be utterly unconvincing. If I owned the actual paper book, I'd use it for kindling.


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Rush Kicked Off House Floor For Wearing Hoodie in Support of Trayvon Martin
U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush of the 1st Congressional District wore the hooded sweatshirt to protest the killing of Trayvon Martin.
Rep. Bobby Rush was asked to leave the House floor Wednesday morning after he donned a gray hoodie and sunglasses to protest the killing of Florida teen Trayvon Martin.
Rush was addressing the issue Wednesday morning when he took off his suit jacket, as shown in the clip above.
"Just because someone wears a hoodie, does not make them a hoodlum," Rush said.
Presiding officer Gregg Harper (R-Miss.) cut off Rush several times and asked the sergeant at arms to enforce the House's chamber dress code, The Huffington Post reports. Rush then left the chamber.
Trayvon Martin, 17, was shot and killed while walking unarmed through a Sanford, Fla. neighborhood on Feb. 26. His shooter, George Zimmerman, says he shot Maritn in self-defense. Zimmerman had called police to report a suspicious person in the neighborhood and left his car to follow the teen.
Zimmerman alleges Martin punched him in the face as he was returning to his car, the Orlando Sentinel reports. The death has sparked protests across the country in recent weeks.
Rush represents the 1st Congressional District which includes portions of Chicago and stretches further south and west across the suburbs.
Read on for Bobby Rush's stances on job creation, health care, the federal deficit and other issues.
Read: Trayvon Martin and Vigilantism, a recent Local Voices post.
Alan Perkaus
12:46 pm on Wednesday, March 28, 2012
"Just because someone wears a hoodie, does not make them a hoodlum," Rush said.
He co-founded the Illinois chapter of the Black Panthers, arm ourselves." Rush was present when fellow Black Panther Fred Hampton was killed in a police raid and later made a official statement that the police, referred only to as "pigs" by Rush, had murdered Hampton. Rush's own apartment was raided in December 1969 where police discovered an unregistered pistol, rifle, shotgun and pistol ammunition, training manuals on explosives and booby traps, a small amount of marijuana and an assortment of communist literature.[3] Earlier that same year Rush stated the philosophy his membership in the Black Panthers saying, "Black people have been on the defensive for all these years. The trend now is not to wait to be attacked. We advocate offensive violence against the power structure."[4]
Imprisoned for six months in 1972 on a weapons charge after carrying a gun into a police station.
My question has always been, Does a tiger change his stripes? I would say NO! He just figures out a new way to attack his prey. Welcome to Illinois Democratic policies!
Richard Mastny
2:01 pm on Wednesday, March 28, 2012
What the H.E.L.L. does this has to do with showing support for a young man being shot. You have just shown your tiger stripes....the racist people who teach their children to be racist....stripes that never change. It's been over 30 years since Rush was involve in whatever, you apparently will be doing the same thing in 30 more years.
Alan Perkaus
4:39 pm on Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Gee! I am sorry but I must have hurt your feelings Richard, but the facts are the facts. and No I am not a racist! I Just dont see anyone Showing support for only one Attack the right thing to do! Every day we all read about young and old being shot by gangs and nothing is ever said about it in congress. I feel it is very sad that our society has come to this point. As pointed out by others in this forum There is quite a difference in the reporting and actions of the police and the press when it comes to race. Now that is all I am going to say on this matter. Let justice and the courts decide
6:40 pm on Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Also, a leopard will not change his spots. What he supported 30 years ago, well need I say more? Seems that Jesse and company were lost posing somewhere else.
9:11 pm on Wednesday, March 28, 2012
You are commenting on this like he's a complete criminial himself, yet he's a US Representative. Clearly, whatever happened in 1969 stayed there. It was 1969! Do you need a history lesson of what this country was like for African Americans in the 1960's? I don't and I wasn't be alive then.
I agree that he went against House rules of dress code. Regardless of the cause, you respect the rules of the House.
Jim Peterman
12:04 am on Thursday, March 29, 2012
Rush is a complete jerk. He has no right ranting about a personal matter during his service as a politician for which he is being paid. The House floor is no place for his show.
Reality Bytes!
12:07 am on Thursday, March 29, 2012
"You are commenting on this like he's a complete criminial himself, yet he's a US Representative."
Exactly! He is a criminal, and he has no business being a US Representative as made clear by his distain to stop talking when he was aked to by the speaker. He is just the thug black man he was in the 60's, he just gets paid a little more....
Jim Peterman
12:15 am on Thursday, March 29, 2012
Oh, and someone with a history like he has should never be allowed to hold any kind of government position. I don't care how long ago is was. He is a racist SOB and a criminal. His feelings and reasons for doing what he did long ago are the type that persist.
8:56 am on Thursday, March 29, 2012
Jessie - you are absolutely correct. No one should use the "R" word. NO ONE! I never said to get over what happened in 1969. What I said was "Being an African American in the 1960's was not an easy thing" It was the era of the civil rights movement and you're angry Rush was a black panther? If it's so upsetting why is he making laws???
Jessie Sharpton III
8:58 am on Thursday, March 29, 2012
Gee Carin, really, it was 1969 and so long ago we should all get over it? Let's hear that argument when the discussion of slavery comes up, since it was so long ago. You are a sad hypocrite. There is a new movement in America. Just as no one wants to hear the "N Word" then society shouldn't tolerate the "R Word", which is just a defense mechanism for those that can't or won't debate. It's the escape hatch for idiots.
Galactic Cannibal
1:43 pm on Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Black teenager accused of murdering two British tourists in Florida.
So why is Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson not condemning the murder of these two unarmed white British tourists by a Black teenager who wanted to rob them. And killed them in cold blood as they pleaded for their lives.
OK Al and Jesse where are you ??? Are you only interested in the killing of black people by whites..
Those two whtite British people did not deserve to murdered by a black American teen ager.
Again why have you not said a damn word about that. Are you both racist hypocrites.
9:14 pm on Wednesday, March 28, 2012
The black teenager accused of murdering these two british individuals is currently in custody awaiting trail I presume?
Stop acting like this is about a non white guy killing a black teenager and see it for what it is. A guy who should not be allowed to have a gun was carrying one pretending to play cops and robbers.
Michael Chambers Jr.
3:09 pm on Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Does race even have to be a factor for you all to be outraged? Because this is a white on black issue does this make you less offended white America? Everyone should be equally offended and outraged over the mere fact that a 17yr old unarmed kid was gunned down by a fully armed, half drunk adult, who ignored directions of emergency personnel, followed the kid, and shot him. The kid is heard screaming for his life before he is shot, and the man shot him. Forget black/white. The issue is that this kid was murdered and no one did anything to prosecute the gunman. the why did this happen and why wasn't it prosecuted questions are so racially charged. I get that. But actual "what happened" should have any and everyone extremely upset: white, black, young, old, democrat, republican.
9:16 pm on Wednesday, March 28, 2012
The only question I have asked is "WHY WAS NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH CARRYING A GUN?" Can someone please answer that and not with "he had a license to carry one" that's not an answer to WHY NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH IS CARRYING A GUN
Russ Petrick
4:38 pm on Wednesday, March 28, 2012
The fact the matter is, the black community is jumping to conclusions before all the facts are in. They are acting in an uncivil matter and turning this into a race issue. That is what has me outraged. I never saw or heard anything that Zimmerman was drunk and being a Florida resident I know what the stand your ground law is. If at my age an unarmed 17 yr old began to attack me which is one of the stories being published, I would be in fear for my life and I too would shoot him if given the chance. That's what the law is. Further this little angel was not in his own neighborhood and who in their right mind when it's in the 80s wears a hoodie unless he was trying to hide his identity and was up to no good. This could have been avoided but it wasn't so now we have to wait for all the facts to come out. The problem is the black community can't and won't act in a civil manner and ALL the so called black leaders are acting the same way as their constituents. This is typical of blacks to put ther cart before the horse. Just wait to see what happens if this shooting is found to be justifiable.
9:22 pm on Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Russ - Zimmerman should have been put in custody while the facts are getting in. That's why they are upset. He walked away. No arrest, not even a suspect. Just said "Oh, you said it was self defense, ok then" It's a stupid law that allows any idiot with a gun to do what they want.
Russ Petrick
4:47 pm on Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Here's the latest thing I just saw on the news in Florida. Spike Lee tweeted an address and phone number alleging it belonged to Zimmerman. Now an elderly couple who lives at this address is being harrassed and is living in fear for their lives thanks to ignorant fools like Spike Lee. Outraged, yes I'm outraged at how these ignorant fools feel like they have to make a stand. Spend more time looking for jobs and becoming productive members of society instead of radicals like good ol' Bobby.
9:24 pm on Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Are you assuming every african american who cares about this case just needs to go out and look for a job? Bobby has a job and his pay comes from your taxes. Your comments are racist.
Galactic Cannibal
5:17 pm on Wednesday, March 28, 2012
As I said why didn't our national press, and Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton, and Pres Obama, go off the deep end , when 2 white unarmed British men visiting Florida were both murdered in cold blood by a teenage black American. Who tried to rob them
Give me one logical why the press . Jesse, Al, and Barack said or did nothing about that murder of two white men by a teen black man.
Do I detect hypocrisy and or racism here.
9:26 pm on Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Again, the boys were charged with the murders. There's no reason to get angry, why would they? The attackers were caught.
11:36 pm on Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Je$$e and Al weren't there to protest when black kids set a white boy on fire either.
8:05 am on Thursday, March 29, 2012
Nick - read the article you posted. It doesn't even say they can identify the attackers. His mother just assumes they go to the high school. If they were identified, they would be arrested. Stop making this into a race issue.
5:33 pm on Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Galactic,the teenager you mentioned was charged for murdering those British men.
Zimmerman is free .The lead investigator for the Martin murder case wanted to charge Zimmerman.
That is why people are upset.
The black community has been protesting in a civil manner.Why shouldn't they?
Galactic Cannibal
5:58 pm on Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Neither you nor I, know the facts of this tragic event. Neither does Al, Jesse , Barack or the national. press. So i do have a problem with Al Jesse , Barack etc protesting.
If it is proven that Zimmerman was not defending himself per Florida law. and he shot and killed Trayvon for no good reason.
Then I would be the first one to vote for Zimmerman's execution.
Our country is scandalously racist and that is very evil.
There is only one planet earth, its a beautiful place and we are all here for a very short time.
Sadly it seems where there are homosapiens (humans), they will always be trouble and violence. The wild animals behave better . they kill to survive in nature. We kill for hate , greed, power etc.
9:28 pm on Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Galactic clearly doesn't want to listen to reason. No one wants Zimmerman's execution. Just for him to be taken into custody until this is figured out. Fact is his father is a judge. Fact: He was arrested prior for domestic violence and resisting arrest Fact: He self appointed himself to neighborhood watch. Fact: Neighborhood watch should NEVER EVER be allowed to carry a gun.
6:10 pm on Wednesday, March 28, 2012
these people are stating the obvious.If you listened to what they are saying .All they are asking for is justice.I think justice is what we all want.
I just saw an ABC video of Zimmerman exiting a police car at the police station in handcuffs.I was able to freeze frame the pictures and didn't see any evidence of a broken nose,bashed in head or any grass stains on his jacket.
9:17 pm on Wednesday, March 28, 2012
If this guy lived in my neighborhood and self appointed himself neighborhood watch and was walking around with a loaded gun, I'd be out there in his face every night telling him to go home! The only thing that's going to happen with a non police officer carrying a gun pretending he's the police is a kid getting killed.
9:19 pm on Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Zimmerman was arrested for domestic violence and twice resisting arrest. The lead homicide investigator wanted to arrest him and was overruled by the state attorney. Zimmerman's daddy is a judge. Interesting, isn't it?
Galactic Cannibal
9:57 pm on Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Carin ...
You do rant on ...But i must say you are logical in your comments, and you refrain from name calling.
You are in the minority on these links.
Facts are
A black teenager murdered two white unarmed British tourists visiting Florida. And the teenager wanted to rob them.
So its a robbery and a murder.
Not a peep from Al, Jesse, Barack, or our propaganda media.
Then a near white (Peruvian decent ) Zimmerman (and ugly to boot)..murders an unarmed black American teenager .And he is protected by a "self defense law" in Florida. 'Self defense based on his word...
Then Al , Jesse, Barack and our propaganda media go crazy . They are all over it.
Are we all Americans or not . I can't stand this crap of African American and February as African American month.
What about Irish American,, Russian American,,,, German American ...French American ..Iraq American.. Iran American etc.
Is there a country known as Africa-America..
Racism in our country the U.S. will be its downfall.
What about Chinese American..and the tens thousands of Chinese laborers who built our canals and rail roads.
How about Japanese Americans who we locked up in WWII
10:06 pm on Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Maybe you should support George Takei's movement for his play Allegiance. The horrible treatment of the Japanese Americans in this country during WWII is one of our country's downfalls. It's disgraceful
10:02 pm on Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Fact: The black teenagers you mention I again say They have been arrested. Zimmerman has not even been brought into custody (except protective, cause he's a Mook)
Zimmerman's Mother is Hispanic. US Census says you are what your mother is, therefore, he's Hispanic. Not white.
No one is forcing you to call African Americans anything. Call them whatever you feel like.
February should NOT be Black History month because American History IS Black History. It should be every month.
Reality Bytes!
12:24 am on Thursday, March 29, 2012
The state's attorney would need to issue a warrant for his arrest. If they didn't have enough evidence, or had reasonable doubt that he commited the crime in question, or needed more information to obtain a grand jury go ahead, they could not charge him. He is claiming self defense, and as the facts are entered, the grand jury will make a desicion on whether or not to enter a warrant. In the meantime, I am sure he isn't running amuck looking for someone else to shoot. The state's attorney is not going to jump to conclusions like Jesse and his gang of thugs and the racist media, and they are not gonna jump the gun and charge him if there is a chance he will walk. They want to win cases, especially with an election coming up. He can still be charged at any time.
Carin, you seem to want to blame whitey for eveything. Get off of it! Zimmerman is not white, you're right about that.....And if you are claiming that you would confront a guy walking around your neighborhoos with a gun, you are not very bright, now are you? Let the adults talk now!!!
andy skoundrianos
12:41 am on Thursday, March 29, 2012
Bobby Rush Former Black Panther A real Idiot but he did beat Obama Once Terrible rep to the White Areas he represents....
Patsy Bonnar
8:19 am on Thursday, March 29, 2012
When did a person become guilty without a trial?
8:21 am on Thursday, March 29, 2012
No one is saying that. He should be held in custody until the facts are in. He was not.
9:26 am on Thursday, March 29, 2012
OH! you meant Racist. I thought you meant the actual offense R Word. Silly me! When did I call anyone a racist? I believe I said someone's COMMENTS were racist. Suggesting someone is making this into a race issue, is NOT calling them a racist. I am not a racist. I am NOT judging people by their race.
People who made racist comments are often sugar-coated being called "Old School" would you prefer I say that? Does that make it better for you?
When did I say a racist shot a black youth? Is someone using my name? Please tell me where i said that???
Jessie - you have yourself a wonderful day! Big HUGS to you!
Andrea Williams
9:18 am on Thursday, March 29, 2012
Bobby Rush's antics are about Bobby Rush, nothing more. Embarrassing.
Opinion 1
9:59 am on Thursday, March 29, 2012
People regardless of who they are have their right to free speech. In regard to professionalism, I would have prefered that Mr. Rush did not wear a sweatshirt with a hood on the floor in a governmental forum and would have wished he voiced his support possibly in the atrium of the building. Nothing else should be discussed on the issue of Mr. Rush wearing a sweatshirt with a hood in March 2012.
10:02 am on Thursday, March 29, 2012
As I stated in my first comment. Rules of the House apply. Dress Code. No matter the cause, respect the House rules.
Jessie Sharpton III
10:04 am on Thursday, March 29, 2012
Thank you Carin for assisting me in making my point. I never wrote that you said a racist shot a black youth. It was part of my example of a possible headline that you could find acceptable according to your stated opinions. So someone that makes racist comments is not actually a racist? They just make racist statements, so they're okay otherwise? You make no sense at all. Sure you're not judging people by their race. That's been the basis of your commentary. Your response to my comments supports my statement. Those who can't debate hide behind code words, such as racist and big hugs. You dove into this pool, so now swim or get out. Oh darn, that's what you did, climbed out of the pool on the ladder made of big hugs. Be honest to yourself, your piling on this issue of Bobby the Hood Rush by resorting to the old school tactic of "if I Insinuate that they are racists they will back down". Not this time. I've had enough of society backing down because someone is empowered by a few words. Today we start anew. This incident of Black Panther Bobby will now shift the power of language to those that have tolerated this idiosy for much too long. The "R Word", "Racist" will no longer be tolerated in public. Unless, of course, you are a racist. As everyone knows it's okay to call someone a racist if you are a racist. Just like the "N Word".
10:21 am on Thursday, March 29, 2012
Jessie - you really need to calm down. Only one person called someone a racist and that my friend, is You. You called me one. Which still explain it to me who I am racist against? My saying someone made a racist comment is not calling someone a racist. Yes, maybe it will give someone pause to think about what they wrote. (sometimes when people get emotional they tend to not see it as others do) Everyone has their panties in a wad over a former black panther taking a stand on an issue. The point is (as I pointed out) no matter the cause, you respect the Rules of the House. He's been a member of the House for almost 20 years. He is making Laws which seems ok for a former black panther but not taking a stand on an issue??? No one can be the N word.
I really have no idea what you think I meant by Big Hugs to you. I told you have a wonderful day (which I meant it!) it's sunny and rather lovely day for walk wouldn't you agree? And big hugs, cause you seem like you need one.
Jessie Sharpton III
10:39 am on Thursday, March 29, 2012
Carin, York words, "Do you need a history lesson of what this country was like for African Americans in the 1960's? I don't and I wasn't be alive then."
Sure, give me that lesson. What was this country like for African Americans in the 1960s? I was around for it. I would love to read your rendition. Careful now, that water is deep.
10:44 am on Thursday, March 29, 2012
Fabulous! Then you remember Segregation and Blacks only allowed to use back doors, not being given equal human rights. etc. If you'd like me to list everything, I don't have the time but will be happy to link multiple sites for you if your memory fads. I can tell you, If I was alive and an African American then, I'd be in the civil rights movement as well.
Mark SWH
10:57 am on Thursday, March 29, 2012
Bobby Rush is a modern day thug from 1969.. Its pot stirrers like him Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton that pose no purpose to modern society.. I'm sure nobody wants to here that either
Jessie Sharpton III
11:14 am on Thursday, March 29, 2012
Well, that wasn't quite true in Chicago back then. There was public housing available but African Americans weren't forced to live there. You may be confusing some things that happened in the South at that time. Why there is even an entire suburb called Robbins, Illnois that's been around over 100 years founded by African Americans who chose to live there of their own free will. Famous people like Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura of Star Trek fame is from Robbins. That was in the 1960s. The famed Tuskegee Airmen had members from Robbins, Illinois. That was in the 1940s. There has been at least two movies and countless documentaries made about them. Former Chicago mayor Harold Washington made his name in politics in the 1960s. You can look it up on the Internet. Would you like me to list some web sites?
11:24 am on Thursday, March 29, 2012
I did say America which does equal the South and every part of it. Saying a lone black name of Harold Washington made a name for himself, makes it a life to have. America is what we are talking about, not just Chicago. I remember when Harold Washington won as Mayor. I remember the day well, I do not need a link, cause I watch the election results. You cannot sit there and say the black community had it so well in this country because a small amount lived in Robbins.
Jessie Sharpton III
12:06 pm on Thursday, March 29, 2012
Carin, this is what you're not understanding. You can't support statements about segregation and throw a blanket over all African Americans. My grandparents came to this country, didn't have any money and didn't speak the language. They were stereotyped and had a rough time of it but worked hard and made it. That doesn't mean everyone from their country suffered the same fate in America. They didn't blame society for the problems. Just like African Americans, some did better than others. They were segregated and had to deal with prejudices also. No one stood in the Senate with a hoodie on to protest. What you don't seem to realize is that African Americans overcame their problems by addressing them in the courts and utilizing the Constitution of the Unted States as the vehicle of change where it was needed. Not all African Americans or others that emigrated to the U.S. faced the same hurdles or overcame them in the same way. Those emigrants didn't have a magic word to use like the "R Word" when they felt they were being mistreated. African Americans that solve their dilemmas without resorting to that word are much more respected than others that either use it or suggest it because they believe it to be a tool of leverage. The bottom ls that Bobby Rush tried to grandstand because he has a tough election coming up and he still thinks racism is a strategy for succes in politics.
Megan James
1:30 pm on Thursday, March 29, 2012
It was unprofessional and wrong. There is a time and place for making stands like this. Its not appropriate to do it while at work. Any of us who work in places where there is a dress code, would have been told to go home and change if we weren't adhering to the dress code.
If he felt that strongly, he should have done it on his own time, and not when he was being paid to act on a official capacity, where he's representing the people of Illinois. He's my representative and I'm not sure where I stand yet. Waiting for all evidence to come out and the investigation to be completed before I decided who is right. He did a huge misservice to Illinois by taking a stand before all the facts were known. And if is turns out that there it wasn't self-defense, and racial profiling, Mr. Rush still has a responsibility to represent Illinois in a professional manner upholding all the rules of congress.
Plus, if you listen to him during this, and the interview on WGN, he actually sounds like he's slurring his words. Maybe Mr. Rush needs to have physical to see if there is something wrong with him that would make him act so irrationally. Not trying to be mean, he really didn't sound right.
Jessie Sharpton III
2:03 pm on Thursday, March 29, 2012
Carin, you just don't get it. You have been inferring racism on this forum all day. Just because you didn't use the word doesn't mean you weren't accusatory. I'm not sure what "R Word" you are referring to, maybe "Republican", but I can assure you that "Racism" is the "R Word" that will be the center of attention in this country.
For the record, I am not an "Old Coon". Do you kiss your kids with that mouth? Bobby Rush is a punk and has leaned on his "don't trust whitey" philosophy for his entire life. That is going to end in November. He disrespected an entire nation with his stunt and got what he wanted, publicity. I was once headstrong and unreasonable like you, then I had a birthday and turned 11.
Megan James
3:06 pm on Thursday, March 29, 2012
Jesse Sharpton III - its time for you to re-read the rules about posting on patch and stop the personal attacks against Carin. Its apparent that you both stand on different sides of the issue and will never agree. Accept it and move on.
2:12 pm on Thursday, March 29, 2012
No. It's not Republican either. It's an actual offense word and there is a movement to stop the use of it. Maybe you should look that up.
I didn't say Old Coon, I wrote Old COOT. You're an old raccoon? Is that what you thought I wrote? What the heck would that even mean? Seriously, you are cracking me up here! Thanks so much for this delightful entertainment of your hatred.
I don't have children, I prefer 4 legged kids. And I kiss them everyday cause I love them oh so much. In fact, one of my 4 legged children is black. And the other Asian.
Again, who exactly am I racist against???
Megan James
3:06 pm on Thursday, March 29, 2012
Carin- its time for you to re-read the rules about posting on patch and stop the personal attacks against Jesse Sharpton III. Its apparent that you both stand on different sides of the issue and will never agree. Accept it and move on.
4:18 pm on Thursday, March 29, 2012
How could you possible infer racism from a white guy posting with the moniker Jesse Sharpton III? Was Rush Robertson taken?
4:14 pm on Thursday, March 29, 2012
Facts are, a 17 year old unarmed young man was shot and killed. He was followed by an armed man who is not a police officer. Fact is the killer was not arrested. Fact is the young man was black and wearing a hoodie. He was followed by someone who did not know him because he looked suspicious not for anything he did. It took public outrage to get this out in the open. I know a young man (white) that got into a fight with his sister's boyfriend and went to the police station to report it. He was arrested. No one was shot, no one went to the hospital and they were both arrested. Let the courts settle it. If Zimmerman was arrested and released on an I bond, we would not be having this discussion. Other injustices or perceived injustices are a different matter entirely and have nothing to do with this incident.
Jessie Sharpton III
4:47 pm on Thursday, March 29, 2012
Okay Carin, I think I've found something you and I can agree on. Megan M James should mind her own business!
5:19 pm on Thursday, March 29, 2012
No, I don't agree with that. I think she has a point. Thanks Megan. Keep up the good work !
Jessie Sharpton III
7:05 am on Friday, March 30, 2012
Carin, hope your still following the comments. Your statement about the U.S. Census Bureau policy, the one that states you are the race that your mother is. Remember that? You leaned on that rule to say Zimmerman was Hispanic. Well my young friend, you've just changed history in America. According to your beliefs then we've never had an African American President in this country. Waiting to see how your going to wiggle out of this one. Don't mess with the old raccoon.
8:18 am on Friday, March 30, 2012
Jessie - I actually spent my even doing other more productive things than to have people sick of me defending against hatred. I did realize that you were calling me racist and someone else said I was "Anti-Whitey" because you think I am a person of color. I am not. I just believe in treating everyone with basic human rights.
Jessie Sharpton III
9:45 am on Friday, March 30, 2012
I never said, wrote or inferred that you were a person of color. Don't really care either way. The Anti-Whitey person has there problems. You commented about the plight of African Americans in the 1960s. I'm reasonably confident you were not implying how wonderful life was for blacks in the 60s. You referred to them living through a difficult period. Why was it difficult for them? I'm sure you can figure the rest out. But you have not responded to my last posting. According to your stated beliefs, evidenced by the policies of the U.S. Census Bureau, the President is a white person. You can't have it both ways. You said it, not anyone else on this forum. If Zimmerman is Hispanic because the Census Bureau policy states that you are what your mother is then President Obama is white. The Old Racoon is waiting for your answer.
Dennis Robaugh
12:56 pm on Friday, March 30, 2012
Carin and Jessie .... we appreciate your points of view. And each of you has raised interesting discussion points. However, please refrain from mocking each other. It's possible to disagree without being disagreeable. Otherwise, the comments will be removed.
Thanks everyone.
Dennis Robaugh
senior regional editor, Patch.com
Galactic Cannibal
2:02 pm on Friday, March 30, 2012
I agree with your comment 100%.
Jessie and Carin are behaving like two schoolyard kids in a game of "name calling"
Sara Waters
3:17 pm on Friday, March 30, 2012
Dennis - Thank you for removing the offense post of Jessie's using the N word. Just because it's in quotes doesn't mean it's not offense. It's a way for people to use offense words by saying it without saying but still getting away with saying it.
As the saying goes Bigotry wrapped in a Prayer is still Bigotry.
Jessie Sharpton III
5:47 pm on Friday, March 30, 2012
Seems like a nerve got touched. I asked a legitimate question about Carin's interpretation of U.S. Census Bureau policies. She used that to support her argument. It's fair game to challenge her as she represented those policies as factual and binding. I see that a great deal of my commentary has been removed. I'm surprised that the Patch so easily indulged in censorship. Carin had discussions and debates taking place with several people at the same time, not just me. No matter if it's the N word or R word or "C for censorship" as long as no one was addressed specifically then it should be open for discussion. Shall I complain next time I see a word that's offensive to me and demand you remove it, even though the context was not mean spirited? The N word is in the dictionary. Its spoken all over this country, ever day by all races, nationalities and creeds. It's used in songs, movies and churches. Spelling it out one time out of sixty comments is certainly not malicious. I feel the Patch got cold feet and demonstrated much cowardice in their censorship in regards to the comments for this article. The comments are here to encourage debate and enlightenment. If you run scared when someone has an opinion on a sensitive subject it may be time to stick to volleyball games and soccer scores. True journalism inspires debate. It doesn't conspire against it. It's your bat and ball, you can take it home anytime you want. As you did.
Galactic Cannibal
6:04 pm on Friday, March 30, 2012
Hey Dude, I support freedom of speech and support your right to say what the hell you want. But between you and the Carin person, you both used this Patch thread to engage on child like name calling.
No doubt that began to irritate other posters on here, as it did me. Dude the fact is there is no such thing as "absolute freed speech" , not in the U.S. not in England not anywhere.
And people who call words bad or good are blocking absolute freedom of speech
Dennis Robaugh
6:05 pm on Friday, March 30, 2012
Our terms of use are clear in the use of profanity (literal and veiled) and offensive language. And we encourage debate on our sites. And while some exchanges can be spirited and feisty and tempers can get short, we discourage people from letting their exchanges devolve into name-calling and mocking. Some discussions get more latitude than others depending on who's doing the moderating. Every debate involves a community of users, and sometimes multiple members of the audience will suggest that a commenter has gone too far. Such is the case today. An informed user of the south suburban Patch network would know that our editors don't run scared.
Jessie Sharpton III
10:29 pm on Friday, March 30, 2012
bummed1, Galactic Cannibal, Michael Chambers Jr., Russ Petrick, nick, Patsy Bonar, Opinion1. These are all readers that commented on the article and were challenged by Carin, by varying degrees of decorum. Most gave up and went away. I chose to take a stand. Carin made some inflammatory remarks and accusations to some of the other posters on this forum. She took on any and all that had a different opinion. Saying that someone made racist remarks is no different than calling them a racist. What would be the difference? Go ahead and review all of Carin's remarks, in context. You might be surprised. Now it's time to wish all a nice weekend. Carin's rule, Zimmerman is Hispanic and Obama is white, because that is what their mothers are. You just have to live the irony. Good night and good luck. The Patch rules!
1:16 am on Saturday, March 31, 2012
Here is a story of a man with a similar experience as Zimmerman with a different outcome.
Reality Bytes!
1:32 am on Saturday, March 31, 2012
This article was about Bobby Rush and his defiance on the floor. He along with Jesse, Al and the rest of the racists are going to bring riots to the streets. They are planning on a march in Florida and have cited a call for unrest and civil disobedience in the streets if Zimmerman isn't arrested. I don't know who made them judge and jury or gave them the right to incite violence and unrest. There were 49 shootings in Chicago on the same weekend as the trayvon Martin killing, one resulting in the death of a 6 year old white girl who was cut down on her porch in a drive by shooting by black gang members. No arrests were made. 10 people died from those shootings and not one arrest.
You need to look beyond the issue and wonder what the bigger picture is. Why make suck a big deal about one murder? There are hundreds a day, black on white, white on black, mexican, chinese, japanese.... What is the big deal about this one? What are they trying to make out of this situation? Ask yourself, what is it going to lead to? Is this another way to push anti gun laws? Are they gonna take away our right to bear arms? Who cares about one 17 year old black kid dying, they die every day.... Read between the lines people!!!!!
Sara Waters
1:52 am on Saturday, March 31, 2012
Wow. Well, I care about kids dying, no matter what age or color.
No one wants to take away your right to bear arms. It's unfortunate that a person who had a prior arrest for domestic violence was able to attain a firearm. (Personally, I think if someone is charged with domestic violence they should never be allowed to carry) It is unfortunate that there wasn't someone in that neighborhood that stood up to Zimmerman or called the police to report a man with a gun "patroling" their streets. Maybe no one knew he had a gun.
All of that is here nor there. The fact is a child is dead. The fact is they know who the killer was.
If you've seen the News, you should have seen all the marches done in the Chicago neighborhoods in protest to the violence. The problem with the majority is that they are drive - by or gang related and witnesses do not want to come out against the gangs in fear. It is unfortunate that we live in a society where such senseless killings happen.
I find it sad you do not feel empathy for a child dying because they are black.
2:04 am on Saturday, March 31, 2012
Bobby Rush tried to make a statement about a terrible killing that occurred in Florida.
Sharpton and Jackson are activists representing parents that asked them for help.I am missing the racist connection and accusation.
The 49 shootings are a right wing talking point to minimize the injustice done to Trayvon.Arrests will be made if and when suspects are found.
There have been 194 deaths,murders in Chicago alone since January of this year up 35% from last year.
I hate senseless killing every time I hear of an innocent being killed I feel sick inside. I think of the gift that God gave me with my 4 children and I can feel the loss that all those parents,brothers ,sisters,and relatives must feel.
There are people who have taken to the streets in Chicago; Father Pfleger
;Jesse Jackson and probably Al Sharpton too.The communities of these gunshot incidents have been taking to the streets with peaceful demonstrations to take back their communities.Where is the right wing report on that.
To dismiss all the pain and suffering and loss for these families as SOP is callous at the least and in my opinion makes anyone that speaks that way seem like a monster.
Sara Waters
2:24 am on Saturday, March 31, 2012
Everyone has been commenting on Bobby Rush being hated. No one said they dislike him due to the positions he votes on, or the bills he sponsors or co-sponsors. Since 1993 he's been a Congressman. Maybe he should be judged on the job he's doing.
Everyone is entitled to not like someone, but I haven't seen one person claim they disagree with his voting record or anything he's done as a public servant, just things he's done prior to his taking office and stances of violence in this country and his community.
I wonder if anyone knows his voting record?
12:23 pm on Saturday, March 31, 2012
I don't agree with many of Bobby Rush's votes; He voted no on HJ Res 2: balanced budget amendment. He voted no on HR 3408: oil shale. He voted no on HR 3835: extending the pay freeze for congress and federal workers. I could go on and on listing things that Bobby and I don't agree on.
Bobby Rush missed 13% of roll call votes, the median is only 2.4%
Big list of Bobby Rush voting record:
Robby Bush
2:25 pm on Saturday, March 31, 2012
Gee, what ever happened to Carin? Heard she was applying for a spot on Rush's campaign staff?
8:18 pm on Saturday, March 31, 2012
Carin recommends going for walks to get rid of anger. I think she'll be walking for awhile.
Robby Bush
9:45 pm on Saturday, March 31, 2012
Nick, I can tell you are very astute. It's darn funny that Carin was called out about her census bureau FACTS then disappeared when she got tripped up about President Obama. And thank you for the website links. I'm sure she signed up for email notification since it seemed she would respond very quickly whenever someone responded to any of her comments. Rush cares about no one. The hoodie was a pure publicity stunt to help his election campaign. He can't even spell Trayvon Williams.
9:37 am on Sunday, April 1, 2012
Why does the Media keep posting old outdated pictures of Trayvon when he was about 12 years old? When in fact Trayvon was a couple months shy of his 18th birthday and was 6'2"
Sara Waters
11:12 am on Sunday, April 1, 2012
Robby Bush (real creative) - It's Trayvon Martin.
3:25 pm on Sunday, April 1, 2012
Here is some more info on the Trayvon murder:
Voice experts say the voice heard screaming on one of the 911 calls was definitely Trayvon's
Marine Sniper
10:02 am on Sunday, June 10, 2012
This no good piece of garbage is exactly that. Rush has always been a racist advocate. If membership in the new black panthers were feasible, Rush would be the first in line. He has only peddled his racism in a different mode.
He was elected as a U.S.Representative because of the constituency of blacks residing in his district. They did not care of any issues he may or may not have aspired to. All that was needed was that he be of black linage. He was never an educated person. Did not even hold a high-school diploma. But he is black, and that is all that mattered. His racist stripes were shown when he pulled this fiasco. A tiger never changes it's stripes. He is still a racist at heart. He was a black panther then, served time in prison, and still a racist. But, does his constituency care? Not at all.
Because he is black, that's why.
Semper Fi1