Ron Paul on Race
Ron Paul and Race
The articles and commentary here at Recovering-Republican.com are usually all original content. Due to time constraints, I wanted to post this well written article on our blog, written by Pulitzer Prize winning author, Les Payne, who is a frequent contributor to TheRoot.com.
Ron Pauls moment of racial clarity.
His recent comments about institutional racism defy the GOP norm.
The debate fell silent Saturday when Ron Paul trotted out of the closet the GOP skeleton of denial: racism.
Categories: Politics Tags: 2012 Election, GOP Contenders, Obama 2012, Ron Paul
Iowa Caucus Results
Romney wins Iowa Caucus
Rick Santorum is big winner.
The fat lady has sung in Iowa! Romney was declared the winner however, it seems like Rick Santorum may be the big winner. His hard core social conservatism seemed to win over social conservatives in Iowa.
While Romney is the clear winner, the Republican base seems to still be wary of Mr. Romney. This morning on MSNBC, pundits from the New York Times stated that Mitt Romney will have trouble in the south because of his religion (Mormon). That may or may not be the case, however, he is just not seen as conservative enough to satisfy the Republican base, who are still trying to anoint anyone but him [Romney].
Categories: Politics Tags: 2012 Election, barack obama, GOP Contenders, Iowa caucus results
New Year 2012
Pres Obama will win 2012
Dick Clark should run for GOP
2011 was an interesting year indeed. 2012 promises to the very interesting year. We have presidential election in November 2012, there are many people on both sides of the political spectrum that have a lot invested in outcome of that election. The smart money says President Obama will win reelection. There are many of you. Reading this will not agree my assessment; President Obama has numerous victories in this past year that will merit his reelection.
President Obama’s most recent victory was the extension of the job tax credit. Despite of a Republican Party’s major focus is to disrupt and stonewall All President Obama’s ideas, he has prevailed. In spite of Republican opposition and obstruction, president Obama has won success on many fronts.
The killing of Osama bin Laden, the killing of Muammar Gaddaafi, stock market record single day in trading volume in the last eight years, and improving job market and economy will surely guarantee president Obama’s reelection. Granted this is something many who oppose him do not wish to hear. So let’s give credit where credit is due!
Categories: Politics Tags: 2012 Election, barack obama, dick clark new year, GOP Contenders, Obama 2012
Kim Jong Il Dead
Kim Jong Il is dead, will it help N. Korea?
Looney Tune Fan is dead.
The oppressive dictator is dead. What does this mean for the United States? He was cruel, isolationist and he loved Daffy Duck cartoons; go figure.
His immediate successor appears to be his third eldest son, Kim Jong Un. Sources say, he’s not the brightest bulb on the tree, and at 26 is very young to be taking over the reigns from his deceased father.
Categories: Politics Tags: despot, Kim Jung Il, lunatic fringe, North Korea
Biggest Loser
Biggest Loser John Rhode is Winner!
Biggest Loser is Winner!
John Rhode, the biggest losers most recent winner did what most of us consider the impossible. He lost a total of 220 lbs! You have to respect anyone with that kind of determination and drive to will themselves to lose that kind of weight.
When I first noticed the “Biggest Loser,” I thought how gross! It’s hard not to be moved by some of the touching stories of the contestants, many must lose weight or die – literally! In an age where it’s predicted that many of our children will die younger than us due to lifestyle, it’s especially sobering.
Categories: Culture Tags: african-americans, Biggest Loser, black women obesity, health care, thick new fat
Tiger Woods Wins!
Tiger Woods is Back!
The Tiger has roared!
After a two year drought, Tiger Woods has roared back winning his first major, The Chevron World Challenge. Suffice it to say the man’s been a bit preoccupied and distracted with his multi-million dollar divorce and public humiliation.
Many thought Tiger Woods was finished after the cheating scandal broke two years ago. Having his squeaky clean image shattered right before our eyes was probably the biggest obstacle for Tiger to overcome.
Categories: Sports and Entertainment Tags: black athletes, chevron world challenge, tiger woods, white privilege
Cyber Monday and U.S. Economy
Cyber Monday will surpass Black Friday
The 99% Go Shopping!
As the debate rages on about the state of the American economy, one thing is for certain, it hasn’t diminished American’s desire for a good deal. We just had Black Friday, and by all accounts, sales were good. When Cyber Monday started in 2006, it made headway into increasing consumer spending as we head into the holiday season. By all accounts, sales from Cyber Monday (one day of online shopping) is expected to net $1.3 Billion in sales.
Categories: Politics Tags: 2012 Election, black friday, cyber monday, economic recovery, GOP Contenders, Obama 2012
Joe Paterno – Will He Survive Scandal?
Will Joe Paterno Survive Scandal?
Joe Paterno has been a hero and icon to many in the world of college football. This past week all hell broke lose when the story surfaced about his alleged knowledge of an inappropriate sex act committed by his long time assistant, coach Jerry Sandusky.
What is a story about Joe Paterno and Penn State football doing in a political blog? Politics dominates college football; as well as money and power. College football is big business in the United States. Winning coaches like Joe Pa are considered Gods at the Universities they serve. Many of them have as much power as the president of the university or more!
Categories: Sports and Entertainment Tags: black athletes, college coaches, college football, nfl draft, Penn State Football, win at all costs
Pat Buchanan: Suicide of a Superpower
Pat Buchanan caters to racists
Pat Buchanan’s new book is raising eyebrows and a lot of controversy over his assertion that “white America” is losing it’s dominance. It’s the right-wings death rattle of the demographic changes in America. Within the next generation, the term minority will become an oxymoron.
America is becoming more brown and black and that some very concerned. It’s as if no one of color is competent enough to lead America back to better days. Let’s face it, American Exceptionalism is on the decline. China is an emerging power that could pose a financial threat to the United States.
The simple truth is, those who expouse a white supremacy ethos are not happy! As people of color all over the globe assert their independence, it challenges the status-quo. The days of “Leave it to Beaver” and “Father knows best” are over.
Categories: Politics Tags: American Exceptionalism, Conservative, racism, white privilege
Herman Cain – Barack Obama
Cain - Obama in 2012?
Raising Cain
Herman Cain, in-spite of his recent surge to the top of the Republican heep, is seen as a dark-horse (pardon the pun) candidate. Given the way the rest of the field is imploding, I wouldn’t count Mr. Cain out so fast!
Mitt Romney has held the number spot for weeks now and it’s still not enough to satisfy the GOP. They are pole-vaulting over Mr. Romney in search of a conservative messiah they feel confident who will be able to beat President Obama.
Categories: Politics Tags: 2012 Election, barack obama, GOP Contenders, herman cain