In my opinion, one of the attractive aspects of a Condi Rice cabinet level appointment, at least to the GOP, is the puzzle she presents in terms of criticizing her.
A Madison DJ has opened the national discussion of this issue:
A radio talk show host drew criticism Thursday after calling Condoleezza Rice an "Aunt Jemima" and saying she isn't competent to be secretary of state.
John Sylvester, the program director and morning personality on WTDY-AM in Madison, said in a phone interview Thursday that he used the term on Wednesday's show to describe Rice and other blacks as having only a subservient role in the Bush administration.
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As for Rice, "they're using her for an illusion of inclusion," he said, adding that he feels her history as national security adviser showed a lack of competence.
I agree with his last sentiment very much. Apparently, Sly has a large African American audience and those folks have used the terms Uncle Tom to describe Colin Powell on Sly's show in the past.
Watch for the GOP spin on this. For sure, they will cry racism and those with no background on Sly will misinterpret.
He [Sylvester] added that he has a long history of commitment to civil rights and has supported Madison's black community.
He said he was planning a giveaway on Friday's show of Aunt Jemima pancake mix and syrup. "I will apologize to Aunt Jemima," he said.
I really want to see some noise from the Dems when Condi comes up for confirmation. But leave the racial sensitive labels out of it. A thorough airing of her lies and missteps would satisfy me, even if she gets confirmed. As long as her incompetence is placed in the public record by the Dems, I know they will have done what they could.