The Deck Is Stacked...

...but the cards seem all the same. Why is it that when the going gets tough, some choose to play with caution, while others straighten out their arms, and play not the hand dealt them, but the hand they walked through the door with? I have played solitaire, war, canasta, pinochle, and other such games with the same store purchased deck we have always relied on. Then, in walks a tall stranger with other things on his mind, and suddenly, the rules change. Specifically, this newest of "games" is called the Race Card Game. All one needs do, is play this card at any time; any point in the game, and there you have it! He wins, because we are not only the losers, but LOSERS as well. There is no complex strategy involved in this game. Simply play your Race Card at propitious moments. (or when you appear to be in dire trouble of some sort)

Let's see here. Were I blindfolded, and had to guess just who it was that was playing fast and loose with the cards, hmm, who might it be? John McCain? Nope. President Bush? Nope, again. Ah! Karl Rove, that evil former advisor to the president? Nope, still. But that leaves only Senator Obama, and he is very much above board, is he not? Let's see, I have one nope left. That's it! Eureka moment at hand, people!

The Great Uniter, when confronted with antagonistic displays of insensitivity to his remarks, or his comportment whether on the national, or world stages, throws down his Race card almost defiantly. Not a sole on the Republican side has uttered a single word that would impugn this "post racial" candidate for the presidency. At least not in terms of singling him out as being "different from the others". (his words, not mine or anyone else's)

When some people of some substance disagree with Senator Obama's positions vis a vis any legitimate issue of importance to the American public, well, that's not racism, that's simply an honest disagreement. If the Senator can not struggle beyond his seeming inability to coherently discuss such issues, then perhaps this stage is not for him. As far as I can tell, white America has gotten past the so-called racial divide that seperates two peoples, but we are constantly being dragged back to the edge of the abyss. This is not in the best interest of anyone at all, least of all every American struggling to live out the promised dream of opportunity for all, regardless of the color of our skins. As a qualifier, I submit that there will probably always be those few intent on perpetuating a view of a less tolerant America. This though is to be expected in a country where freedom is the rule, and not the exception. This divide has been crossed, and has been acknowledged to be a part of the inglorious past. It must not though, be allowed to become a permanent fixture in the minds of succeeding generations.

Come on Senator, throw away those bad, bad cards, and let us play a fresh game with an unstacked deck. Who knows? You still might be the winner, providing you play your cards well, and within the rules of the game at hand.

Such a sad day it has been, but now, back to the really important task at hand, educating the children...