The Diveresity Factor
So today, Bushie decided to drop some hints about his next Supreme Court nominee, and in doing so, suggested he might appoint a woman or a minority.
He said "I will pick a person who can do the job. But I am mindful that diversity is one of the strengths of the country."
Of course, he's right that our country's diversity is its biggest strength. (Whether he actually believes that or not, is another story altogether.)
What Bush doesn't understand though, is that just because someone looks like me, and has my same skin color, doesn't mean they represent my interests or my values.
He seems to think that simply presenting a woman's face, or a Black or Hispanic face, will appease certain groups. He couldn't be more wrong.
In the African-American community, we learned a valuable lesson during the Clarence Thomas confirmation hearings. And as George Bush once eloquently said: Fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can't get fooled again."
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