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1.21.03 @ 12:01AM

ONE SHARPTON COOKIE
Re: The Washington Prowler's Moseley on Down:

I think the Prowler must have missed the news of several weeks ago, that Donna Brazile was planning to recruit high-profile black candidates to run as "favorite sons" (and daughters) in order to deny Al Sharpton delegates.
-- Jameson Campaigne
Ottawa, IL

Donna Brazile's involvement with Carol Moseley-Braun's campaign for president has Clinton's fingerprints all over it: Al Sharpton would siphon off many African-American votes, which are the majority of the Democratic constituency, so how better to block Sharpton than with Moseley-Braun, another African-American, who then would turn her votes over to the winner of the Democrats primary with a promise of some high profile job "befitting her regal attitude."
-- Cari Gravellinini
Boston, MA

Interesting article about Moseley-Braun deciding to run for president rather than Senate. It seems to me the obvious answer to the why of her decision is three-fold. First, it has probably been made clear to her that she would have little chance in a Senate race and would not be receiving the necessary financial backing; second, she will get more media exposure running for President and she has always seemed like a person who craves that; and third, probably the most important and the reason Brazile is advising her, is to dilute the black vote going to Al Sharpton. By splitting the black vote, neither even gives the appearance of being a viable candidate. Can you imagine the mess the Democrats will find them in if Sharpton wins some of the primaries when the rather large field splits much of the white Democratic primary vote? I don't think that is an unreasonable prospect, particularly in some Southern states. Just a thought.
-- Lynn Holman
Black Mountain, NC

The next presidential election represents an opportunity for the Democrats to prove their devotion to blacks and black issues in America. They have two surprisingly strong and popular candidates, Al Sharpton for President and Carol Moseley-Braun for Vice President. There is still much hatred of blacks in the party and these two fine folks would have to overcome that to win. Further, there might be some merit in the argument that the Californians will raise about reversing the order. I do hope the Democrats won't simply reject this strong ticket out of hand simply because these Americans are black.
-- unsigned

C-SPANNED
Re: Reid Collins's Thank God for C-Span:

Reid Collins's column asks why the Washington peace rally's podium program went unreported. I have been searching all over the Internet for a transcript of the speeches. I'm amazed -- I can't find one. Why doesn't someone do this?
-- Larry Boeskool

There is no God to thank for C-SPAN -- only the liberals who program it. Without C-SPAN, Americans would not only get fair and balanced news and events, it would be a better place to live. I say Thank God for Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Glenn Beck, Bill O'Reilly and Fox News.
-- Jill Lawless
Canyon Lake, TX

OUTTA HERE
Re: George Neumayr's Phony Pacifists:

Strike one: Saddam attacks Iran when he perceives that they are vulnerable. Several million men die.

Strike two: Saddam attacks Kuwait when he perceives they are defenseless. Only God knows how many died.

Strike three: ...wait, this ain't baseball. No strike three for Saddam.

If anyone thinks this man is not dangerous just look at his history. He has proved over and over that he is dangerous to his neighbors, dangerous to his own people, dangerous even to his own family. The U.S. should take him out now before he perceives that someone else is vulnerable. Let Le Carré et al. squeal about oil. They are fools, who should be politely listened to, patted gently on the head, offered a cup of tea and sent on their way.
-- unsigned

A FRIEND WRITES
Re: Mark Goldblatt's Keeping It Real:

Your article, "Keeping It Real" is one of the most vile, despicable attacks on African Americans I have ever come across.

Letter to the Editor

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