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Florida officials are investigating a racist social media post that shows the face of Willie Taggart, the first black head coach at Florida State University, superimposed over the body of a black man hanging from a tree.

Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, a white former state lawmaker who was appointed to the seat in April, is still favored over black Democrat Mike Espy in the reliably Republican state, which has not sent a Democrat to the U.S. Senate since 1982

But she has been engulfed in a political storm since a video surfaced showing her praising a supporter at a Nov. 2 public event by saying: “If he invited me to a public hanging, I’d be on the front row.”

The comment caused an uproar in Mississippi, a deep South state with a history of racism and violence against blacks, including lynchings. Several businesses, including giant retailer Walmart, demanded that she return their donations.

Hyde-Smith was also shown on another video joking about suppressing liberal student votes, and photographs have surfaced of her posing with Confederate artifacts in 2014.

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In Memorial of Jerry Pippin 1939-2015

November 25, 1939 is Jerry's birthdate. In November of 1999 he had just begun his internet adventures and on the eve of that birthday he wrote about his plans for the future in the article linked here. I discovered it recently while searching the directory for something else and thought you would find it inspiring as well as being pure Jerry.By the way, keep in mind that it was written 16 years ago, so some information is dated but I kept it as he wrote it. Also, there's an embedded snippet of song by Peggy Lee at the very beginning, which Jerry refers to; however, on some browsers it might not play, so don't be confused - just keep reading - Jane SwartleyToday .would have been his 79th birthday….Happy Heavenly Birthday! Jerry loved celebrating birthdays…especially his… Every year he and his sister, Beverly, celebrated together...Remembering Jerry Pippin with...Roberta Scott

Today I am 60.  I have a new project.  The one I have been waiting for...all these years... I just didn't know it. My eyes still sparkle when I think about doing my shows on the INTERNET.. it's different from radio...TV...or anything that has come before...MULTI-MEDIA is the answer and those who resist will be left behind. I am one of the lucky ones; having more fun doing what I am doing than any vacation time. How long will I be able to continue this adventure in cyberspace.. hopefully for a couple of decades or more...but at 60, when many of my friends are beginning to appear in the obituary pages...I know I must do as the song says...take it all... One Day at a TIME...my www friends...One Day at a TIME.Jerry Pippin

 

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The past week's political events that help shape American politics. Políticos de la sem Hiroshimaana pasada que ayudan a conformar el cuerpo político estadounidense.

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I think, you know, the human condition doesn't change all that much. Irony is still funny. Being anti-authoritarian is still valid. Being suspicious of people who get elected is still a good idea. I don't care what side of the aisle you're on, I don't care what your story is, I don't care if you agree with me or not. But there are certain fundamental things about being a human being that are healthy, and one is a suspicion of people in authority. One is a sense of humor, I think, is a requirement. When people get angry, they lose their sense of humor. And I think a sense of humor is necessary to survive as a human species, not as an artist, not as a comedian, but we need to laugh. And we need to laugh at ourselves, and if we're able to do that, we'll get through any of these storms we have to weather these days.

Paul Reed, a University of Alabama professor who specializes in the sociolinguistic history of Southern and Appalachian English varieties, said that the phrase first appeared in written works in the United States in the mid-1800s and that its usage peaked during the civil rights era in the 20th century.He said that the phrase had indeed once been used as an expression of regard. People would use the idiom to convey that they thought so highly of someone they would attend something as distasteful as a public hanging with him.But given its clear negative connotation, Mr. Reed said, most people would not dare to use the phrase in 2018.

U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith demanded there be no audience or outside press allowed at tonight’s U.S. Senate debate and requested other restrictions, two sources familiar with the debate negotiations told the Jackson Free Press Tuesday morning.When she faces off against Democratic challenger Mike Espy at 7 p.m., only the debate moderator, panelists and the production team will be allowed in the auditorium—a requirement the Hyde-Smith campaign pushed for and the Espy team argued against.They Have Rigged This For Her to Win'

A second source who also asked not to be identified, though, said the debate was "rigged."

"They have rigged this debate for her to win," the second source said. "Espy's campaign wanted full access for the press and a live studio audience—they said no.Jackson free Press NYT

The Monday Morning Quarterback is a person who passes

judgement on and criticizes something after the event

(theOxford Dictionary).We take a look at the Sunday talk

shows and much more WBRN Radio . bostonred.org

El lunes por la mañana El mariscal de campo es una

persona que juzga y critica algo después del evento (el

Diccionario Oxford).Echamos un vistazo a los programas

dominicales y mucho más. bostonred.org

In Memorial of Jerry Pippin 1939-2015

The past week's political events that help shape American politics. Políticos de la sem Hiroshimaana pasada que ayudan a conformar el cuerpo político estadounidense.

Democracy Dies in Darkness Washington Post

Stetson Kennedy Foundation http://www.stetsonkennedy.com

Friday Java the political magazine with a full cup of Coffee and a few polling numbers in between the refills.

La revista política con una taza llena de café y algunos números de las encuestas entre las recarga

News and Guts from Dan Rather https://www.newsandgutsmedia.com

Public News Service http://www.publicnewsservice.org