Reply #9: Personally, for me . . . [View All]

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I've never quite figured her out. Even before she became "Imelda Rice," I thought she tried really hard to distance herself from her heritage and race. In other words, she's the black girl who educated herself (bootstraps theory, I suppose), worked hard, and became an "American Success Story" contender. There seems to be some belief on her part that she's somehow above it all -- that she may be black, but she's "better" (smarter, more industrious, more accomplished) than all those other black folks who just can't seem to get it together. For all that, she's still just a BAP (Black American Princess) on steroids.

Ferragamos? Manolo Blanicks? (sp)
Slingbacks? Pumps? High heels or flats?

Frankly, I hate the bitch.

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As far as Colin Powell -- well, he seems to be trying really hard to escape that stigma of "lazy stupid unmotivated capricious got your hand out for government money" stereotype that Republicans like to foment. I remember when they were trying to get him to run for president -- (as if THAT base would vote for him). I knew then he would only be a "yes" man. The only reason he didn't run is because he KNEW, and that his wife was going to be excoriated by the press.

And you didn't ask about him, but don't GET me started on Clarence Thomas . . .