Sunday, May 25, 2008
Ye Who Is Without Sin
There's no doubt in my mind that Canada and the US are less sexist and xenophobic than Korea, but I wouldn't want to guess which is more racist. Check out this video. This one, too, which ably demonstrates that anytime someone says "I'm not a racist, but...", that person invariably goes on to prove that he or she is, in fact, a racist. Many Democrats believe that the next presidential election will be a blowout. I think that's badly mistaken, even though it shouldn't be. Here's hoping that the people in the videos don't get the government they deserve.
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I found your blog by googling the name, David Penner. By the way, my youngest son's name is also David Penner. If you have distant connections with Mennonites dating back to Russia, who knows, we may have some connection.
Anyway, I'm discouraged by the racist undercurrent that appears in the videos. It shows we have a long ways to go to acheive racial harmony.
Having said that, as an agribusinessman, I am very concerned about Obama's ability to represent agriculture's interests in supporting legislation and promoting agricultural issues, both at home and abroad. He has aligned himself with a radical group of "sustainable" agricultural proponents and I question his willingness to include all of agriculture in the national dialogue.
I also believe his statements on national policy indicates a naive perspective that will most assuredly be tested by America's enemies if he takes office. From that context, Hillary Clinton or even John McCain would be the better candidate.
Perhaps my view is in the minority. If Obama wins, traditional agricultural producers will face difficult days ahead. If Clinton wins, I have a pretty good idea how her politics will work out. I see no major surprises in the making.
I don't like Obama's views on agriculture either, particularly ethanol. I'm generally in favor of cheap food, and his support for ethanol does nothing to help that cause.
I strongly disagree with you on foreign policy, though. Obama has said that he will talk to--and negotiate with--America's enemies, and he's received a lot of criticism from the other candidates for it. Honestly, though, I think it's crazy to take Hillary's/McCain's position on this. I'll try to write about why in the future.
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