My Friends, Don't Vote For "That One"

Now, I understand that John McCain has a temper. And I'm well aware that he has very little patience (and tolerance). But he said something during last night's debate that didn't sit well with me. He knows he's behind in the polls, and he's starting to pull out the "last resort" stuff, so it's no surprise his feathers got a little ruffled during the town-hall style debate. While discussing energy policies, he turned and pointed at Obama, referring to him as "that one." The two words may seem insignificant, and used together they don't often convey a deeper meaning or a hidden message. However, McCain's comment was inherently racist, belittling Senator Obama as an African-American and as a person. In a time when public school teachers are equating Obama to the N word in their 7th grade classrooms, and people are shouting "kill him" at Palin campaign rallies, we can't afford to see such an ignorant display of racism coming from a Presidential candidate.

At least someone had the creative genious to turn his words into an empowering campaign slogan. I think I just might buy that t-shirt.

And who, exactly, is John McCain really friends with? Hmmm....