There is much truth in what you are saying here Sharon. Rather than the
"black man" I'd say the young model-like politician. And here is the card of
Obama's supporters, young, handsome, and for the black community: black; for
the white community: not too disturbingly black (see: thick lips, muscles).
Yes, I filled in a lot of forms looking for a job (well, that was way back,
I've had a steady job now for over a decade), and prepared myself
accordingly when the time of the interview showed up.
On Jan 13, 2008 7:24 AM, judy prince <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> You're on to something I haven't read in all the NYT and Guardian analyses
> of the NH "reality disconnect", Sharon.
>
> Do you think my husband will notice the new piano I bought?
>
> Best,
>
> Judy
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "sharon brogan" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 10:57 PM
> Subject: I Have This to Say About That
>
>
> > Don't those pollsters know
> > that married women
> > lie in the presence
> > of their husbands?
> >
> > They mostly lie about
> > money and politics.
> > And sex. That, too.
> > They sneak shopping bags
> > in the back door.
> >
> > If their husbands notice
> > something new,
> > they say, "What?
> > This ole thing?"
> > And when they pull
> >
> > that poll booth curtain
> > closed, who's to know?
> > And white women, well,
> > they'll vote for a woman
> > or a black man
> >
> > without flinching. And smile
> > while they do it. Just like
> > they do when asked
> > "Was it good for you, too,
> > honey?" "Why, yes,"
> >
> > they say. "Yes."
> >
> > --
> >
> >
> > ~ SB | http://www.sbpoet.com | =^..^=
> >
>
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