History is made as Sonia Sotomayor is approved

The Sotomayor pick was part of Obama's strategy to win over Hispanics. He will also sign any amnesty-for-illegals bill that crosses his desk. Obama is all about gaining power. He is the Osheeps Panderer in Chief.

"In her own admission that a hispanic woman can do a better job than a white man. That is one racist statement if I've ever heard one." C'mon, I even asked you to be more creative and use something else. This "better job than a white man" rag is old and tired, igordy, and even if it were a racist statement, does one racist statement make someone *a racist*? You would have to prove a history of racist behavior, which you haven't. In fact, you haven't proven anything you said about Sotomayor at all.

All of your BS about quotas and selling crack on the corner and calling people the n word misses all my points and ignores the long, dark history of systematic and institutionalized racism in America. You say "You have guilt for the blacks - I don't." - It's not about guilt. It's about seeing reality for what it is; seeing racism and not making excuses for it, being educated about the history of black Americans and really, anyone who wasn't/isn't a white male.

As I said, things like BET and "black" movements had to happen to push civil rights- don't you understand that black people were treated as less than human in our country for hundreds of years, and in the minds of some, still are? I'm not asking you to take responsibility for it, as you may have done nothing to personally perpetuate it- I'm asking you to understand it, to have a real empathy for what it's like to be discriminated against on that kind of scale. The effects of slavery and treating black people as second class citizens has not just disappeared, they can still be felt to this day- and there are other minority groups being treated as second class citizens in America as well. Do you need to feel guilty? You can feel whatever you want, but ignoring those realities and being hateful (what you would call "truthful", lol) will only get you to the place you are at- unable to even have a conversation without resorting to insults, name calling, cursing and constant hypocrisy ("My religion teaches tolerance to others, dialogue and understanding"- Does it now? Perhaps you'd like to actually learn those lessons one day?) I mean really, "go back to dressing the dolls, girlie"?- debating with you is child's play as it is!

I wonder if the comprehend what that meant

Too bad that the "haitus" have the opportunity to run back into their caves, just like they always do then things doesn't go their way...

Ah, but thank you anyway!~

Yes, metal. In fact, you've inspired me to put them in check indeed!

Let's break down some of the comments here and see if they actually hold water:

1. "Give a little, let her slide in. It's OK that she is a racist" SLIDE IN? Did you watch the hearings at all? . Plus, I have yet to see any evidence of her being a racist. If you are going to use the very lame "better decision than a white guy" quote, I beg you to take context into consideration as well as provide more than one instance to prove racism to me.

2. "She has a severe case of diabetes"- What does this have to do with anything? I know a lot of people with diabetes who live very normal lives. Diabetes can be a very manageable disease and frankly this tidbit of info about her health has nothing to do with anything.
3. "As such, the better, stronger and smarter candidates are passed up based on their unwanted white race, to make room for the "minorities" You are of course assuming that Sotomayor was picked exclusively for her race, when the fact of the matter is she has a ton of experience on the bench. In fact, assuming that she was picked simply because she's a minority is racist- you have NO WAY to prove that your assertion is correct nor that any "better, stronger and smarter" candidates were passed over. Also, their "unwanted white race"? Seriously? You do realize that the majority of government positions are occupied by white people, right?

4. "Fact is - I am no racist." Hahahahahahahaha, that's a good one! Thanks for the belly laugh!

5. "That's why we have BET, miss Black America, black churches and black colleges. That's why rappers call each other "niggas" on open airwaves - but don't you dare call me that, whitey!" Ah, my favorite argument! You see, igordy, things like BET and other "black" organizations were created due to the fact that pretty much everything was built around white people. BET was created because no one was covering so called "black" entertainment or "black" events- it's not racist, it was a way to fight racism at the time. We can draw a parallel between that and the government- the government was created by white people FOR white people, thus it has been important over the course of history to correct this and include different representations and viewpoints into our society. As far as the use of "Nigga" is concerned, black people effectively took a word that was used to dehumanize and demean them and turn it around on the very people who did that- yes, poor whitey, you can't use a word that has been used for hundreds of years to insult and offend black people. I feel soooo bad for you...

6. "Fucking Political correctness kills the very freedom of speech you fucking libtards claim to want to protect." That's why "freedom of speech" doesn't include "hatespeech", something you are clearly versed in as if it were a second language, igordy.

7. "Maybe it's time for the 'minority' to show how much damage they can do. et them mess up so people who make sense can step in and say 'I told you so'." Great, well, White people have been fucking up this country and planet for long enough- who's been there to say "I told you so" then? And what are you going to say "I told you so" about to minorities- "See! Stupid non-white people can't run the country, I told you so!" PUHLEASE!

8. Stop using Martin Luther King Jr in your arguments. I guarantee he would not agree with any of y'all's ridiculous assessments of this situation.

Pwnage complete. Thank you, come again.

True, these guys don't have enough sense to create thier own groups and hate there, and yes they are cowards aren't they?

They refuse to reveal themselves, because they know they are going to be "put in check"...

seems current.com becoming a dumping ground for racist remarks from people with out the balls to admit to who & what they are. keep wasting our time rageboys.

Maybe it's time for the 'minority' to show how much damage they can do. Let them mess up so people who make sense can step in and say 'I told you so'. People of power will always be scrutinized, now adding the "minority" card. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR had a dream, it's more exploited then Santa. Those of power will never be a friend, accept it. When we the people like them someone else in power becomes threaten by their presence and something happens to rid Americans of their hero...Most of America below 1million income hated Bush, we gave a retard a chance give the Hawaiian and his sombrero wearing friend a chance. When they fall you can say "I told you so"..................igordy......your right about the nigga thing, I said it a few times w/ my black/puerto rican friend in conversation after she used it to describe people. One day she tell me "I really have a problem w/ that" Fucking Hypocrite, whatever...

talking 'bout yo momma?

were taking our share!

bitches.

Just keep it coming...Keep it coming...

I think everybody knew this would happen anyway. Although I am glad.

Interesting that as the country moves further towards not making race an issue, more is made of issues based on race. We already had a first woman in Sandra O'Connor. Clinton needed to put his imprimatur on the court with the first Jewish Woman. Now, 0bama's turn has come with the first Puerto Rican (Lahtina), diabetic, woman.

What's next?

Are there any more victim groups left?

As a white male, I am terrified of this and want the nightmare to end........ just kidding.

It's about time we have more diverse representation in the government. Its silly that for so long, men have dictated laws about abortion, an issue with women at its very center.

I'm still not crazy about court appointees being installed for life - that's a little ridiculous too, but whatever. Latinos are a huge percentage of the USA. I think we're all best served by someone who has lived that perspective than someone who only hears about it, etc.

Peace to all.

Finally...its about time!!

YES! Thank You!

These confirmation hearings had no substance because Sotomayor gave such vague answers at such a slow pace, to make it look like she actually made a concrete statement, when in reality nothing was said. There was more focus on her nationality than on anything else. WTF!! It goes to show how lame our govt. is with DEMS. distracting us from the real issues by flaunting her upbringing and REPS. trying not to seem racist by pointing out her slightly racist self-promotion as a better-than-you-Latina. Her and Obama talk the same talk, spinning verbs like HOPE and CHANGE but no real ANSWERS, just jabber-jawing away until nobody pays attention anymore.

Gosh, I guess I'm a wide-eyed little girl, but these breaks from the wall of white guys that have been running the country from the get-go trips my wires. It's absolutely frakking amazing and spectacular. Also, stupendous, heartening and hopeful. I'm not tired of it yet.

It's all over now, folks.

So Obama puts a center-right judge into the supreme court, awesome.

I'm really not a fan of Sotomayor, but it's the perfect kind of choice for a centrist like Obama.

Oh no,...an "activist, and racist judge"
the whole world is going to hell in a handbasket.
now, why couldn't Obama nominate an evangelical judge??? as Pat Buchanan pointed out in his recent article,...evangelicals are the most under represented in the government...
http://news.yahoo.com/s/uc/20090721/cm_uc_crpbux/op_3310706

The fact that suck-up Lindsay Graham had the balls to be the only GOP yea vote leaves me baffled.

I'm sick of hearing about it too.

For some reason, it just seems just as racist-ish to me to make a big deal of "first black president," "first Hispanic justice," etc. MLK invisioned a world in which people are not concerned by the color of one's skin but the quality of one's character.

Finally, I'm sick of hearing about it.