Romney Booed By NAACP ... And Probably Loved The Successful Strategy

Mitt Romney

I suspect that presumptive Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney was secretly loving the boos that he got from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. I get the feeling he expected ... and maybe wanted ... the boos from the civil rights organization.

From a division standpoint, it probably galvanizes some support for his candidacy in a national that is still somewhat divided along racial lines. Racial flamethrower Rush Limbaugh was all over it when he made the absurd suggestion that Romney was booed because he is white and insultingly implied that Romney's words were over the heads of the audience members. Limbaugh who has made a career and millions of dollars by through racially divisive (some would argue racist) words on his radio show.

With allies like Limbaugh, it would seem Romney needs no enemies.

The racial divide is widening, and men like Rush Limbaugh are celebrating that division.

ABC News:
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/video/mitt-romney-booed-at-naacp-event-16754214

This Gives New Meaning to Everybody Hates Chris

Chris Rock

Comedian Chris Rock sure did stir up some controversy as he once again proved the power of the social media platform Twitter.

Rock wrote: "Happy white peoples independence day the slaves weren't free but I'm sure they enjoyed the fireworks."

Well, that definitely left a mark on society. Of course, Chris Rock has never really been one to shy away from comments that nudge (if not push) people out of their comfort zone. He is not bothered by a little controversy, and, a little controversy often proves good for some celebrities.

People are up in arms. I can recall reading some comments where one person asked how black people would like it living in present-day Africa vs. living in the present-day United States of America. That was one of the mild comments I read in the wake of Rock's Tweet.

I think people should keep one small thing in mind: CHRIS ROCK IS A COMEDIAN. His job is to joke and to push people out of their comfort zones. That is not to say that a comedian can't take it too far, but people should recognize that he is a comedian and then take the comment for what it's worth.

Non-Specifics Ain't Gonna Get It

This is a very rare time that I am going to agree with conservative Fox News (I know that is redundant to some people) commentator Bill O'Reilly. But, Republicans can't sit around and whine about so-called "Obamacare" and then sound like Scooby Doo when they talk about what they will replace it with if they gain power.

I'm Back

I've decided to return to writing Best Seat in The House.