The Mask of Cultural Hatred
“People vote their identity, not issues.” – Cecile Andrews in Living Room Revolution "People with conventional views must repress a gag reflex when considering the mayor-elect of New York — a white man married to a black woman and with two biracial children. (Should I mention that Bill de Blasio’s wife, Chirlane McCray, used to be a lesbian?) This family represents the cultural changes that have enveloped parts — but not all — of America. To cultural conservatives, this doesn’t look like their country at all." --Richard Cohen, Washington Post Columnist, 11/12/13 This morning, my twitter feed was buzzing about the comments that Washington Post Columnist said in defense of claims that the Republican Party is racist. His statements, on behalf of those whom he considers culturally conservative, was full of racist assumptions and perspective. I choose to believe that his comments, do not represent the beliefs of most Americans who identify themselves as culturally and politicall...