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I saw no discussion of policy related to the chasm. its wider, so Milloy is unhappy about the mayors of DC. No discussion of how the mayors might have any impact on it, what policies they could do that they are neglecting to do, etc. Just - the chasm is getting wider, the people who supported Fenty are myopic little twits, and some references to bike paths, cupcakes, and dog parks. Unless Mr Milloy believes that the bike lanes and dog parks are responsible for the chasm getting worse (which you have convinced me he does not) thats not a policy discussion - its name calling and a culture war dog whistle.

as for Clintons comment, lets not get too off topic, but its very common members of oppressed minorities to vote for members of their own group, which was his point. I suppose he could have discussed Kennedy (any Kennedy) winning in Irish areas, or how Mondale did in areas with lots of Norwegians. Since Jacksons win was in the same state, with votes (mostly) from the same bloc, it was a logical parallel. I voted for Obama, and have supported him since he was inaugurated and intend to vote for him again - but the "Bill Clinton is racist" narrative was always absurd victimology (but fair game I suppose).

And Clintons motive was clear - he wanted to minimize the importance of his wife losing in south carolina, by attributing it to ethnic bloc voting, rather than her political weakness. What exactly is the motive Mr Milloy has in drawing a parallel between Ms Rhee and Ms Chua?

by AWalkerInTheCity on Jul 16, 2012 9:05 pm • link • report