It's been a long couple of days for the progressive community here. But there is some late night news, and its good.
The Clintons defended themselves Friday against charges of racial insensitivity towards Democratic rival Barack Obama.
"Well, I think its regrettable because both of these accusations are baseless and divisive and any fair reading of what both of us said would be clear and I think it's regrettable that these are being in a way used to try to divide people in our country during this election and I'm not going to have any part of it," Clinton told ABC News. "I personally find it offensive."
Not only does Senator Clinton defend herself eloquently, she also turns it around and makes it clear that anyone who exploits this politically is being 'offensive'.
"You know," she continued, "I was inspired by Dr. King when I was a young girl. I considered him one of my heroes, a global symbol, an icon of everything that is the best about America and he worked his entire life to make the changes that we enjoy today so I hope that this kind of unfortunate political activity really just ceases because I don't think this is what we want this election to be about."
Look, either you support Senator Clinton, or you don't. Thats fine. But to have a fall-down, drag-out argument over who is racist and who is sexist is a losing proposition for all of us. I'm glad they realize this and have nipped it in the bud. It gives me a little more faith that whatever bad press the Rethugs throw at them down the line will be dealt with in the best way possible (should she win the nomination, of course).
Bill also appeared on Al Sharpton's radio program today. It was a good appearance and can be listened to here.
Now, lets put this behind us and concentrate on winning in November and making fun of Chimpy McGee.
Upon viewing an aerial shot of Auschwitz, taken during the war by U.S. forces, he said Bush called the decision not to bomb it "complex." He then called over Rice to discuss President Franklin D. Roosevelt's decision, clearly pondering the options before rendering an opinion of his own, Shalev told The Associated Press.
Shalev quoted Bush as asking Rice, "Why didn't Roosevelt bomb it?" He said Rice and Bush discussed the matter further and then the president delivered his verdict.
"We should have bombed it," Shalev, speaking in Hebrew, quoted Bush as saying.
Briefing reporters later on Air Force One, Rice said Bush was talking about the rail lines to the camp.
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