Romney's Blame Game

After Romney's over-confidence was deflated by a humiliating and unexpected defeat, he now needs to find an excuse to avoid further scrutiny and bad mouthing from his GOP buddies on his poorly ran, expensive presidential campaign. So, he is now accusing the President of winning because he promised "gifts" to the minorities. Well, that is exactly why he lost the minority vote because minorities could easily see that he has no love or use for them. They could see his fakeness a mile away! So, his statement only shows who the real Romney is - one who has no liking or respect for minorities. In fact, it would be interesting to know his reaction to his loss in Iowa, a state where finding minorities is like searching for a needle in a haystack. So, is he also blaming the very few minorities in this state for his embarrassing loss? Even, his own state - who is he accusing for that loss? He needs to get over the fact that he will never be president of the United States, lay of the 47%, and move on!

Go Ahead with Secession!

Here we go again with the secession discussions! If you were to ask these people why they signed a petition to secede from the union, you will hear all sorts of reasons from the economy to unemployment. But, many do not have the guts to say, once outside of their comfort zone, that the truth is they just don't like President Obama because he is Black, and they do not want a Black man to be the President of the United States. Well, I say, give these people the opportunity to secede and live in a secluded community where intelligent citizens of the United States do not have to associate with them and their racial views! In fact, it would be a great joy for some of these unfamiliar states to secede from the union! Quite frankly, those states won't be missed one way or the other as you never generally hear any major news coming from those dreary places. So, go ahead!

Florida Poor Leadership Exposed

The attempt by the Florida governor, Rick Scott, and his Republican dominated legislation to suppress the vote by reducing election days and crowding the ballot with unnecessary questions resulted in the state being made a laughing stock of the nation. One Republican state Representative, Mike Bennet, even went so far as to say that Florida makes voting too easy, and voters should go through a difficult process like people in Africa! According to him, "Why would we make it any easier? I want 'em to fight for it. I want 'em to know what it's like. I want them to go down there, and have to walk across town to go over and vote." So, his oppressive intentions and that of other Florida senators such as Miguel Diaz De La Portilla resulted in an exposure of the poor judgment and leadership of the state along a lack of respect for the voters. The selfish tactics created an embarrassment for the state of Florida.

Questionable Election Polling

The polls conducted during the elections seemed to have given an impression and an air of confidence to the GOP of their imminent victory. Spokes persons for the GOP went on television programs to express that victory would occur in favor of Romney who would win the key states. Moreover, Romney wrote a victory speech and apparently he gave no consideration to writing a speech to concede victory. Further, Karl Rove seemed to have a melt down when hearing that the election was called in favor of President Obama. Overall, the bewildered and angry expressions of the Republicans on election night showed that they were caught off guard by shocking news of their clear defeat. It is always a mystery as to who these pollsters are calling. From listening to a number of minority call-in discussion radio programs, these groups of people do not seem to be considered or involved in the polling process or outcomes. If they did, then the results of the polls would have certainly demonstrated that the election was heading in favor of President Obama.

The Two Faces of Ole Miss - Racism Alive and Well!

The student demonstration at Ole Miss on election night shows that centuries have passed, yet hatred of Blacks have now been instilled in the thinking of young people such as the students who participated in the demonstration. So, this demonstration highlighted that racism is alive and well among so many people. Yet, it's quite ironic how these people are so gun ho when it comes to cheering for their football team which, by the way, has generally fielded more Black than White athletes over the years! I guess that is the two faces of Ole Miss! Times certainly haven't changed much since James Meredith had to be escorted by security on to the premises of the Ole Miss's campus just to simply get an education.

Republican Party Out of Touch

On election night, President Obama gave a victory speech to an audience of Blacks, Whites, Hispanics, Asians, Indians, Middle Easterners, Gays, Lesbians, etc., etc., etc. The audience demonstrated the make up of United States in the 21 century. On the other hand, the video of Mitt Romney's speech provided an eerie image of a predominantly white audience and gave the impression of a political gathering in the 1950s or so. After losing the 2008 elections, the GOP acknowledged the need to diversify the party since their loss indicated that major minority groups voted for President Obama. However, it appears that this statement did not go anywhere since the GOP is echoing the same need for the party after the 2012 elections. A great many Repubicans are set in their thinking about other races. So it will be a challenge for them to welcome other races with open arms. However, as the country continues to diversify with the growth of the minority population, the sooner the GOP begins to agressively work on this problem, the better chance the party will have to win any future elections.

True the Vote Suppression Tactics

What's up with True the Vote, a Republican group of white people associated with the Tea Party. They are expected to go into polling stations located in the Black and minority communities on Election Day. They say that their intentions are to prevent voter fraud??!! But, their clear intentions are to intimidate Black and minority voters so that they will not vote. This may be the 21st century, but some people's attitudes towards people of color remains the same!

Suppressing the Right of Minorities to Vote

How times have not changed! Centuries ago, all efforts were made to prevent certain people from voting, and here we go again! Rick Scott and the Republican dominated Florida legislation have made all efforts to prevent voters from participating in early voting. Not only have they implemented laws to reduce the early voting days from 14 to 8 days, but they have also made sure that the ballot is so long and complex that it has taken thousands of people at least four hours in Miami-Dade and Broward counties to complete the voting process! Worse, Scott refused to add one day more to allow thousands of people an opportunity to early vote due to the massive turnout. Florida is certainly evident that the oppressive system of voter restriction is a reality! The more things change, the more they remain the same! Just venting!