A HICK LIBERAL'S TAKE ON THE RACIST CARD

Talk of racism is all the rage on the blogs right now.

The Right says the Left is racist for making fun of Governor Jindal's lame rebuttal to the great address President Obama delivered to Congress and The Nation.

The Left says the Right is racist for it's totally unfounded attacks on President Obama's address to Congress and the Nation.

Well. I think the racist angle is bullshit on both sides. Jindal gave a lame rebuttal because he gave a lame rebuttal. Not because his skin is darker than mine. Obama delivers a great speech because he worked hard at his craft and is brilliant. Not because his skin is darker than mine. I just wish those that get on FOX and CNN would come up with better angles than the race angle. Insensitivity and tasteless humor do not mean you're a racist. It means you are insensitive and have a tasteless sense of humor.

Michael Steele is not an "Uncle Tom." He 's a guy with deluded views. He's also making good money. He's got to have some intelligence.

That being said, there is no joke that can't be made better by adding Jesse Jackson, The Pope, A Rabbi and an atheist to the punchline. All four make it even better:

The Pope. Jesse Jackson, an Atheist and the Rabbi were in a meeting at the Vatican when an earthquake stuck and killed all of them. They all stood before St. Peter at the Gates of Heaven and St. Peter spoke. "Pope Benedict. Your name is not in The Book of Life. You will proceed to Hell." The Pope said " But Peter. I am the Pope. I'm infallible." Peter said "Pope. We will allow you to return to living and make amends for a fee of $100."

St. Peter then told Reverend Jesse Jackson his name wasn't in The Book of Life either. Reverend Jackson said But Peter." I am a Civil Rights Icon. You can't send me to Hell." St. Peter then offered Jesse the same deal The Pope got.

The Rabbi was also told his name was not in The Book of Life. The Rabbi said " OY! Petey. I am one of the Chosen People. You can't send me to Hell." St. Peter then offered the Rabbi the same deal he gave the Pope and Jesse Jackson.

The Atheist was then told his name was obviously not in The Book of Life but St. Peter offered him the deal also.

Moments later, as workers were loading the Atheist's body into the Hearse, it suddenly sprang back to life. The shocked workers asked the Atheist what happened. The Atheist told them about the deal St. Peter gave him and the others. "Where are the others?" asked the workers.

The Atheist said "The last I saw, The Pope was trying to find volunteers for a fundraiser. The Rabbi had St. Peter down to $64.95. And Jesse Jackson was looking all over for a cosigner."

Now that I've either made you snicker or pissed you off, I am Roman Catholic. I donate to my Church every week and volunteer my time whenever my Church asks. I voted for Reverend Jackson in the Presidential Democratic Primary twice. I've worked closely with avowed Atheists on elections and Union activities. Their lack of belief in The Almighty doesn't mean they don't care about their fellow man. In my experience, they are more dedicated. I admit I don't know many Jewish People. I am a firm supporter of Israel and Israel's right to defend herself.

If both sides keep playing the racist card where none exists, the racists win.