An Ol' Broad's Ramblings
Did He Really Say That?
If you live anywhere near Memphis, and maybe, even if ya don’t, no doubt you’ve heard of the infamous former mayor of Memphis, Willie Herenton, investigated by the F.B.I. and who knows what else. He kicked off his campaign for U.S. Congress in the Tennessee’s 9th District against Steve Cohen (D) who was elected in 2006. As Dems go, Cohen could be worse. When it comes to Willie? I don’t think the 9th could pick a WORSE candidate. You think it’s bad in D.C. now? I’ve NO doubt it’ll get much worse if Willie comes to town.
From WMC: (click link to watch the short video)
Unlike many politicians, Herenton did not avoid the issue of race. Instead he spoke very candidly.
“I want all the white citizens that are fair minded and believe in a representative form of government to understand us and to join us,” Herenton said.
Let me see if I’ve got this right. Willie wants ‘fair minded whites’ to get behind him? Personally, I can’t understand how any ‘fair minded’ person, of ANY color would get behind him for anything. Ya sure wouldn’t wanna be in front of him either, well, unless of course, ya wanna be thrown under the proverbial bus.
I wonder if Willie actually understands what a representative form of government really is? Hmmm…
