[TheRealThing]

Well, I just watched a panel of black leaders on CNN. One actually pointed out some of the items I have listed above. She was immediately shouted down by the others. Then, of course, the rhetoric digressed to the usual excuses for which all, except the one woman, sang in one voice. That united voice, of course, included the "hostess" of the discussion, Candy Crowley.

So, again I say, why waste the effort?

I gotta say, I have listened to more than a few black folks speak about the issues lately. Any one of whom we, had they been elected president rather than Barry, would have been truly blessed with. I mean, the question begs to be asked. How could a guy who willingly espouses the incredibly bad judgment of identifying on a personal, almost nostalgic level, with drug usage. Whether that be in college or whatever walk of life, if nothing else be considered a good role model for our kids? I can hear it now. "Junior, never use drugs, they will destroy your life" and the response --- "Mom, get real, even the president used drugs and look where he is!"