First things, first.
Donald Trump's questioning of President Obama's place of birth was a publicity stunt that was a way for Mr Trump to test the political waters. I think it was a silly , stupid, unprofessional thing to do. But it did/does not surprise me. If there is anyone who thinks Donald Trump is a real political threat I would be very surprised. He is essentially a showman and not much else.
What does surprise me is the reaction the situation is getting.
Can someone please explain to me how this has anything to do with race? And why is it that so far I have I only heard white people calling Mr Trump a racist are white people.
Oh, I know we will be hearing from the Reverends Jackson and Sharpton soon because they always show up when cries of racism are heard. I know there are dumb racist people still out there but I personally think we have heard the racism word so often that it is begging to loose its effect.
And this time the word never should have been uttered.
But my personal award for the most over-the-top reaction goes to Lawrence O'Donnell of MSNBC. At a little past eight edt last night the camera got a closeup, Mr O'Donnell looked straight into the camera, (looking like he was shaking and teary eyed) and challenged the people in charge of NBC programming not to continue Mr Trump's program. Mr O'Donnell then proceeded to call Mr Trump a racist and talked about how he disrespected the President.
Yes, The Donald probably did the wrong thing. But I really don't get the massive over reaction.
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