Today we commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr., who was born more or less on this day in 1929, a common baby who couldn't even walk or talk, let alone march. But, like most babies, he grew; unlike most babies, he became the leader of a national freedom movement that in many ways still defines American attitudes on race and class.
“We shall match your capacity to inflict suffering with our capacity to endure suffering. Do to us what you will and we shall continue to love you.”
Barbara Bush has come out and said she "love Bill Clinton", that he visits every summer. The bark of the hounds has now begun. Sarah Palin's comment about America's 'Permanent Political Class' was brought up even though Babs said last week she didn't think there should be family dynasties. She was answering a question about Hil running but said the same thing whenever Jeb's chances were brought up.
Thanks for the video. I needed the regrooving. Moving. I'm left snarksmacked.
“We shall match your capacity to inflict suffering with our capacity to endure suffering. Do to us what you will and we shall continue to love you.”
---MLK Jr
I think it's her ghostwriter; it was too coherent.
The new (within the last year or so) bunch of editors are really into a good groove these days.
Barbara Bush has come out and said she "love Bill Clinton", that he visits every summer. The bark of the hounds has now begun. Sarah Palin's comment about America's 'Permanent Political Class' was brought up even though Babs said last week she didn't think there should be family dynasties. She was answering a question about Hil running but said the same thing whenever Jeb's chances were brought up.
That notorious fomenter of violence, Mohandas K Gandhi.
"First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win."
Because we celebrate it from time to time, and who cares about dates during the celebration?
1. Why would I not listen to the Rev Dr if I could?
2. What marvelous editing of the typed copy. The dude could fucking orate.
3. Yeah. He was obviously a Republican.
I agree, they are doing us proud. Some day we'll look back and say "Those were the good old days".
I read it as I listened, and wow, what lucid cogency.