Residents of Staten Island’s ethnically-diverse Mariners Harbor community were shocked this morning to find swastikas spray-painted on sidewalks, the sides of buildings and cars, apparently out of anger over Barack Obama’s historic presidential victory.
At least three swastikas were left in black paint on sidewalks at the intersection of Sparton Avenue and Mersereau Avenue. Another was left on a stop sign and a community center.
On the rear of a commercial building on Wemple Street were the words “F— Oboma [sic]” and “Mcain [sic] al [sic] day.”
“We woke up this morning only for my daughter to discover the sign,” said Rotimi Oloye, 56, of Spartan Avenue, who had a pair of swastikas painted on the sidewalk in front of his home. “If you understand anything about history, you know it’s hateful. My daughter was terrified.”
It’s embarrassing. Not only are they racists- they can’t even spell the two names of the people they think about enough to violate the law for (awk sentence, too lazy to fix).
Related to the previous post, care of George Clooney:
At some point in our lifetime, gay marriage won’t be an issue, and everyone who stood against this civil right will look as outdated as George Wallace standing on the school steps keeping James Hood from entering the University of Alabama because he was black.
At least we’ll be on the right side of history- even if it takes awhile.
Shame on California. Much love to Connecticut. None of this one man one woman bullshit. None of this “separate but equal” civil union crap. Gay Marriage:
Gay marriage is legal in Connecticut now that a judge has cleared the way.
New Haven Superior Court Judge Jonathan Silbert ruled at a brief hearing Wednesday morning that gay and lesbian couples now may pick up marriage license forms at town and city clerks’ offices statewide.
While there’s anger and recriminations in California’s gay-rights movement after voters there banned same-sex marriage, gay couples in Connecticut are at the opposite extreme: They’re getting ready to exchange vows.
Let’s keep it going. It’s the civil rights movement of the 21st-century.
Last night’s Top Ten list was “Top Ten Terrell Owens Advice For Kids.” The list was read on-stage by Cowboys WR Terrell Owens (“Late Show,” CBS, 11/11).
10. “It’s not whether you win or lose, it’s how crazy smooth you look playing the game.”
9. “Get into a line of work that includes cheerleaders.”
8. “Look good.”
7. “Smell good.”
6. “Election Day is just around the corner—be sure to get out and vote.”
5. “On or off the field, play it safe and wear a cup.”
4. “Don’t hassle the Hoff.”
3. “Listen to me—do not cry during a press conference.”
2. “There ain’t a damn thing to do in Green Bay.”
1. “Show up to practice every day…unless you’re renegotiating.”
In an interview after his ceremony aboard the USS Intrepid yesterday, President Bush admitted there were some things he regretting saying during his presidency.
As his presidency nears its end, a reflective President Bush suggested Tuesday that he regrets some of his more blunt statements on the war on terrorism over the last eight years and said he wishes he had not spoken in front of a “Mission Accomplished” banner only a month after U.S. troops in Iraq were deployed. (more…)
