Hillary’s Fashionism
I’m certainly no Barack Obama defender but this latest Clinton attack on her Democratic rival is a low blow. During a visit to Africa Obama apparently was dressed in traditional Somali garb. Donning the garb of the locals is something visiting statesman have been doing for centuries. This appears no different.
Clearly, the picture is an attempt by Hillary Clinton to remind voters that somewhere in his parentage are some Muslim ties. It is an appeal to xenophobia and should be rejected.
Or perhaps, based on how he is dressed, we should also be calling into question Colonel Twitty’s patriotism:
UPDATE:
John Norris Brown brings us a pic of Hillary:
February 25th, 2008 at 11:43 am
While the Clintons were circulating this photo, Obama was in Cleveland meeting with 100 Jewish leaders and talking about his support of Israel.
I have the transcript, and I’m thinking of posting it.
February 25th, 2008 at 1:03 pm
[…] not surprise anyone with even the slightest understanding of international politics. As Bob Krumm points out, statesmen have worn the local garb during foreign visits for centuries. Ultimately I think this […]
February 25th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
[…] not surprise anyone with even the slightest understanding of international politics. As Bob Krumm points out, statesmen have worn the local garb during foreign visits for […]