The Nomination of Obama

This is one of those days the establishment media all seem to running one story, all with the same words: "How Proud We All Are That A Black Man Is A Candidate For President."

And it is true.

I am proud, as we all should be.

But it also behooves me as a white citizen to be Relieved - because the crimes and legacy of slavery and racism prevented, until 2008, a black man or woman being seriously considered for the Presidency.

So it's about time.

Meanwhile, this historic racial/cultural nature of this momentous event is in danger of papering-over a crucial fact: the USA has finally nominated a black man - BUT NOT A QUALIFIED ONE.

The day to truly celebrate will be when a black man (or woman) ACTUALLY QUALIFIED TO BE PRESIDENT is nominated.

Barack Hussein Obama is not.

So celebrate, by all means.

But the fact is, Obama's is, in effect, largely a racial token candidacy.