Right now, I'm tearing up off and on. This is truly an extraordinary time. I'm happily dealing with even more blatant racist comments at work. My brief bio: I'm a fireman, 1 of 18 crew members in my house. The only black. At the risk of sounding conceited, I am pretty popular and not small. 6'3" 220lbs. and a former Correctional Officer. With that said, I try to take on the role as that of an educator. The Minority. I'm the minority that tries to explain the cultural difference and maybe give them a insight to my thought process and experiences. Mind you, our department serves an area that is 33% of my background and it's public servants don't reflect that. Our make-up is 8-10% minority. Sorry, I had to get that off my chest.

I guess this blog should be titled 'I'm Jealousy and I Feel Sorry'. Our family friend has two teenagers, 18 and 19. I'm jealousy because they voted in their first election yesterday. And their generation decided to vote for an individual that was clearly qualified. They voted for someone who spoke to not only them, but spoke to all of us. I thought my generation was that generation. That's okay, my generation was there, too.

Oh..why I do I feel sorry for someone? I work with what I call 'Liberal Racist'. Everything is as they say 'all good' and they love to brag on the 'hyphen' sports figure they just got a photo with. (hyphen means african-american, mexican-american....etc..).But today, this man hasn't taken office and I've already heard, I quote " ...he's not gonna change anything...and I don't see what all the fuss is about...I just hope to be fortunate to touch the robe of the 'Messiah' and be healed'. Am I being a little sensitive? I've seen this type of discrimination up close before (I've from the South). I know it when I see it. And I don't like it. Why do I feel sorry for them, though?  Because it one thing to witness history, and you know it , when you see it. But to not only see it, but to be in the  minority and on the WRONG side of history? That must be heartbreaking.

I have finally come to this earth shattering conclusion, 'Pat Buchanan is not a bad guy'. You see, for months I have cursed my television and MSNBC for labelling this guy as a 'Political Analyst'. Anyone with half a brain and a shred of human decency, clearly can see the telegraphed hypocrisy coming from this ....'Analyst'. I guess my anger should be more appropriately directed at those around him that don't correctly inform 'the Emperor that he's not wearing clothes'.  And calling him on his sh*t. But lately I've been watching Chris Matthews's 'Hardball'. And finally, finally some one told him he is full of it.

You see, in my opinion, Buchanan never had to understand the other side (Liberals, minorities and non-whites) because he hasn't had to. (A simple ball game of his 5 on your 3, he wins everytime).  PB thinks (or thought) that their was no way this guy (Obama) could win. Let alone, bring people together from all walks of life. His entire political career has been built on just the opposite, advocating culture wars. He's not alone. He has a dumbass sister name Bay. (I don't know who her baby's daddies are. ;)  LOL   It feels so good to give it back.)

In all seriousness, I hope we can find it in our hearts to help our Jewish brother, because hopefully, he's gonna need it after this election. So you see Pat Buchanan is not a bad guy, he's just the captain of the cheer squad who graduated 4 years ago, but stills hangs around the high school. He's becoming more and more irrelevant. 

P.S. I think Pat a little jealous that he never got elected in his presidential bids.

Please frogive me, this is my first post. I'm excited, nervous and feel like a total bum. I've not expressed anything in my whole life and I feel as if it took me too long to do so. So bare  with me, as I step out on this ledge.

This election cycle didn't peak my interest as much until I saw how engaged my wife was. UNBELIEVABLE!!! Now, I'm in it. Not going anywhere. And debating my Conservatives enemies everyday. You see I've from Memphis,TN and I live in Northern California. A unique journey and perspective. This whole thing is like 'Bizarro World'. Being exposed to racism of all kinds, ie; overt, unintentional, accidental, I don't throw out the 'R' word to often. So my goal has been to educate some of my fellow, scratch that, some of my friends. I no longer get defensive when someone doesn't understand my culture. I talk to them. This revelation came to me recently, if they find it in their hearts to asks, no matter how STUPID, then I owe them a nonsarcastic answer.

I guess you could say this election has taught this old (mid 30's) fool something.You should always appeal to the goodness in man and not his fears(or ignorance). I hope my rant doesn't bore you and if I can answer any questions, from a simple man of a different culture perspective's, please feel free to ask. And I now this first blog is pretty random, I promise I will try to get etter.

Chris

P.S. Hey Mrs. Van Velsor, I think I may have found my niche.