Bill Clinton has regrets…..

*Bill Clinton Has Regrets on Campaign for Wife
Insists, 'I Am Not a Racist,' Despite Anger Over His S.C. Comments
By KATE SNOW and MICHAEL S. JAMES
Aug. 3, 2008 (Thanks Huffpo)

In my opinion, Ex. President Bill Clinton repeatedly droning “I’m not a racist” does not eradicate the results of somethings he said.

When one finds himself in such a position, repeatedly saying “I am not a racist” has its place and its place could be the culminating point of what should be said. In other words, “I am not a racist” should be the last thing you say due to the fact it is up the listener to make that decision. To the listener, the statement should then become the question, “Now that you heard what I’ve had to say, do you still feel I am a racist?”

However, having the statement stand along without an appropriate and sincere antecedent is, and again in my opinion, being knowingly evasive and snide. Thinking you‘re cute, comes to mind. Playing games is another.

As a matter of fact, “humor(ous)” is the way Sens. McCain and Lieberman consider a controversial ad released last week from their campaign. For some reason, I can accept that. They admit they feel the ad is humorous and I can not argue their emotions. Now if they want to add “I am not a racist” to their remark, we now have a platform for a dialog wherein they can identify the humorous elements in the ad for me. It is now and always has been “the dialog, stupid!” We are all familiar with the fact Sen. McCain can apologize with numerous examples at Google, “McCain apologies.Com”.

Being called a racist has always had been the results of what has been considered a highly charged remark or act and the disarming of that remark or act should be the show stopper before ending with the response “I am not a racist”. At that juncture, you rest your case.

Don Imus was also called a racist. Mr. Imus do not go around saying “I’m not a racist” but instead apologized to Rev. Sharpton, the girl’s basketball team, their coach, their university, the woman at the well, his dog, his chauffer and for all I know, he may still be tipping his hat apologizing to every Black person with whom he comes in contact and, most of all, he has not done it again. In my opinion, Mr. Imus can now say “I am not a racist”. He has earned the right to say it and we, the public, can weigh that remark against his apologies. I miss keeping abreast of the C&W music and performers on his show and hope he is continuing his support for Sickle Cell Anemia youths on his ranch.
As always,
BB
* http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/story?id=5506458