Liberal Feminist Thumb Twiddling: Tammy Bruce On Bill O’Reilly April 8, 2009

Former NOW president Tammy Bruce is quickly becoming one of my heroines as she is IMO the leader of the calling out ‘feminist hypocrisy’ movement.
Tonight Ms. Bruce went one on one with Bill O’Reilly to discuss rapper Eminem’s portrayal of Gov. Sarah Palin (R-AK) in his new video “We Made You“.

As you can see in the video Eminem is in what appears to be the Oval Office with a Sarah Palin lookalike and explains how he will take her to dinner and “nail her”. I am not surprised at Eminem’s portrayal of Governor Palin and neither is Tammy. Her appearance on the O’Reilly Factor is paramount not to addresses the behavior of Eminem but rather the a lack of action.

We have come to expect this from Eminem.

Tammy instead discussed the appalling thumb twiddling and sound of crickets from so called feminist groups. Sarah Palin, a conservative, is perceived as a threat by the left so why should feminists who are mostly liberals bother to defend her?

As usual Tammy was spot on. I applaud Tammy Bruce for her candor and willingness to buck the feminist status quo. According to her website (http://tammybruce.com/) she is a self described “…an openly gay, pro-choice, gun owning, pro-death penalty, voted-for-President Bush authentic feminist.”

Tammy also made the point that it is not only Sarah Palin and other conservative women that the liberal feminists will silently stand by and watch get ripped to shreds by the MSM. They will also stand firmly against anyone who is a threat to the perceived “liberal darling” as O’Reilly put it. Barry and Michelle definitely qualify as liberal darlings. And when we say anyone who is a threat to the liberal darlings we mean ANYONE. Even if that ANYONE is a liberal (ahem Hillary cough, cough).

This feminist hypocrisy has got to end. It does nothing but divide and conquer. This goes for you too African Americans!!!! I see you trying to sneak out of the door there.

Attention Curators of Hopenchange! Announcing the Yes Pecan! 57 Flavors. Name that Obama Ice Cream Flavor contest!

Russian advertisement for "Obama Duet Ice Cream", created by Russian ad agency, Voskhod, Yekaterinburg

TIME TO GET YOUR SWIRL ON!!!!!

I am announcing my Name that Obama Ice Cream Flavor Contest. The winner will receive a $30 gift card to Cold Stone Creamery!!!

Contest ends April 30, 2009

In case up have not heard in  January 2009 Ben&Jerry Ice Cream announced a new flavor. Yes Pecan!!!! The Unofficial Obama (aka pampers) Ice Cream.

From the BJ website (take that anyway you want to):

YES PECAN!” An Inspirational Blend! Amber Waves of Buttery Ice Cream With Roasted Non-Partisan Pecans.
If you decide to indulge in some “Yes Pecan” in Scoop Shops during the month of January, Ben & Jerry’s is donating the proceeds to the Common Cause Education Fund.

Common Cause is a nonpartisan, nonprofit advocacy organization founded as a vehicle for citizens to make their voices heard in the political process. They are committed to honest, open and accountable government, as well as encouraging citizen participation in democracy. Their Education Fund conducts research, education, and outreach activities. Check out http://www.commoncause.org to take action.

Surely someone can do better than that!!!

Earlier on the The COFFEE SHOP Blog (http://thecoffeeshopblog.blogspot.com/)someone suggested:

“BARACKY ROAD”. Half vanilla, half chocolate, lots of nuts, flakes and fruits. And very expensive. Costs arm, leg and first male offspring

Have a better suggestion? Can we come up with 57 flavors for Obamatron Nation?

Remember if you win the hopenchange curators at ALS are not responsible for your expanding waistline.  Too many samples of hopenchange will leave you with a blue tongue and bitter taste in yer mouth.

Black Caucus Members Praise Castro

This was an interesting story that broke out of Politico:

Key members of the Congressional Black Caucus are calling for an end to U.S. prohibition on travel to Cuba, just hours after a meeting with former Cuban president Fidel Castro in Havana.

“The fifty-year embargo just hasn’t worked,” CBC Chairwoman Barbara Lee (D-Ca.) told reporters this evening at a Capitol press conference after returning from a congressional delegation visit to Cuba. “The bottom line is that we believe its time to open dialogue with Cuba.”

Lee and others heaped praise on Castro, calling him warm and receptive during their discussion. But the lawmakers disputed Castro’s later statement that members of the congressional delegation said American society is still racist.

“It was quite a moment to behold,” Lee said, recalling her moments with Castro.

“It was almost like listening to an old friend,” said Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Il.), adding that he found Castro’s home to be modest and Castro’s wife to be particularly hospitable.

“In my household I told Castro he is known as the ultimate survivor,” Rush said.

Rep. Laura Richardson (D-Ca.) said Castro was receptive to President Obama’s message of turning the page in American foreign policy…

Having read the excerpt what is your initial reaction? Thunderous applause? A hair raising WTF?

Before we draw any conclusions let’s first examine Castro’s historical relationship with the African American community.

In our collective memory, Fidel Castro is cast as the ruthless Cuban dictator, enemy of the United States. However history has been silenced about Castro’s  firm support of African American Civil Rights.  Before I go any further, I want to first preface this post by saying that I (Afrocity) in no way, shape or form support Fidel Castro or his policies. I actually do NOT AGREE with the statements or actions of the Congressional Black Caucus. I simply wish to offer a few historical facts which may allow a greater understanding of the position of the CBC.

In 1959  Castro led a coup d’etat in which he overthrew dictator, Fulgencio Batista. Shortly thereafter Cuba strengthened ties with the Soviet Union by relying upon them for oil and Castro declared Cuba a socialist state. As tensions grew between Cuba and the US, Castro deflected criticism of his policies by accusing the United States of being a racitst nation for its treatment of African Americans.

In 1960,  a delegation of African American writers and prominent black politicians were invited to Cuba at Castor’s request including Amiri Baraka ,NY Congressman Adam Clayton Paul.  Harold Cruse,Julian Mayfield and John Henrik Clarke. Black Americans  were also encouraged by Castro to consider Cuba as a travel destination and he hired boxer Joe Louis for a publicity campaign. Castro was quick to point out that under a socialist state all people are created equal regardless of race or color and that this was in sharp contrast to America’s treatment of minorities.  Castro also made notable visits to Harlem where he met with Powell once again and Black activist Malcolm X. Cuba offered scholarships to doctors who studied in Cuba yet wanted to serve in minority communities of the US. Decades later Castro supported Nelson Mandela and supported the end of apartheid.

Having read the above does your opinion of the recent Congressional Black Caucus trip to Cuba? Is your opinion more favorable?

Speaking for myself, I can give a very firm ‘No’ on that.

Mr. Castro do not expect me to play court and smoke cigar’s with you just because you supported civil rights and “hung out” in Harlem a few times during the 1960′s. It does not mean that I excuse what you have done to the people in your country. I would not break bread with you based upon your relationship with MY COUNTRY. Country first.

Fidel Castro and Malcom X in Harlem

And incidentally, looking at that Politico article it goes on to say:

Rep. Laura Richardson (D-Ca.) said Castro was receptive to President Obama’s message of turning the page in American foreign policy.

“He listened. He said the exact same thing” about turning the page “as President Obama said,” said Richardson.
Richardson said Castro knew her name and district. “He looked right into my eyes and he said, ‘How can we help? How can we help President Obama”

I am not so sure that the US (white or black) wants or needs Fidel Castro’s help especially if it is like the kind below.