(Oakland, California) Former U.S. Representative Ron Dellums, a 28-year veteran Democrat in Congress, is sniffing at becoming the next Mayor of Oakland. The idea became a possibility in June when an outburst of support was seen during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Oakland Citizens Committee for Urban Renewal (OCCUR).
Despite whether Dellums runs for mayor, it should be pointed out that the Oakland Citizens Committee for Urban Renewal doesn't seem to have done jack-shinola in 50 years. For crying out loud, what the hell were they celebrating back in June? The high rates of violent crime? The sagging public finances? Or was it the underachieving schools? Sheesh! It makes
wonder what will be accomplished in the next 50 years.
Getting back to Dellums, for those who aren't familiar with the former Democratic congressman, his political history reasonably indicates that the only distinction between him and an avowed communist is that Dellums was never heard to say in public, "I'm an avowed communist." And arguably, there is no better objective indicator of his core political philosophy than the Internet. Just do a Google search of "Dellums" and "communist" and you'll get more hits than if you Google "Dellums" and "Democrat."
As to whether Dellums and his communist/socialist belief system take over Oakland or not, it really makes no difference. The East Bay is already infested with more Marxist ideologues than any other place in North America. What's one more?
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Ron the red dellums is about the worse person for any top US post he should be deported to somewhere far away
Posted by: sandpiper at September 27, 2005 08:41 PM (FpZEl)
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Now now, remember these are liberals we're talking about, and they're not celebrating their achievements, but rather their noble intentions. The facts that their city is a shithole of crime and poverty, and their city government is corrupt and inept are only proofs of white racism. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if the CIA earthquake machine strikes the Bay area sometime soon. Because W hates black people, ya know.
Seriously though, maybe he does hate black people. After all, he did appoint Condi Rice to the highest non-elected position in the free world, and who better than she to humiliate the vast majority of blacks by daring to achieve something on her own, and actually succeeding in "DA WHITE MAN'S WORLD™"?
Posted by: Improbulus Maximus at September 27, 2005 09:22 PM (0yYS2)
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Are any of my Democrat brothers and Sisters thinking the same thing I am?
Oakland CA would be a great home for the Palestinians.
We could have an aggressive fundamentalist Islamic people in Oakland just across the bay from the living Sodom and Gomorrah.
It might be a good thing to see the alliance of radical Islam and San Francisco style America get along, after all they are both anti Bush.
IÂ’m getting a real warm feeling now. I know we can all get along. I feel the LUVVVVVVVVV.
I have had a few glasses of red wine. This may not sound so good tomorrow.
Posted by: Brad at September 27, 2005 11:49 PM (6mUkl)
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Brad, I like the way you think. Considering that the two worst groups of enemies of Western civilization, i.e. leftards and 'slamotards, actually are polar opposites, and are only united in their common cause of destroying America, I think we should find a way to put them together so they can live in peace and love. Other than the beheadings of gays, lesbians, wiccans, hippies, etc., the two groups should get along fine.
Posted by: Improbulus Maximus at September 28, 2005 01:32 PM (0yYS2)
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My wife keeps telling me to stop after 2 glasses of merlot, but when she is up stairs putting the kids to bedÂ….Gluck,Gluck Gluck..
IM, IÂ’m sure the two groups would have some differences, but their shared hatred of Bush would ensure they would co-exist peacefully.
Just thinking of Sister Boom Boom the transgendered satin worshiping nun breaking bread together with Ahmed the anchorman from Sout Al-Kahlifa TV at a Sausalito bistro warms my heart.
Posted by: Brad at September 28, 2005 02:33 PM (3OPZt)
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I wonder why Oakland is such a shit hole? Could it be the race of the populance? Ha, Ha, Ha,. The little old racist me. No. Heavens no. Facts and satistics don't count. Love it.
Posted by: greyrooster at September 28, 2005 05:44 PM (M7kiy)
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The reason greyrooster is that OAKLAND is run by JERRY BROWN californias former jerk govenor who everybody called MOONBEAM
Posted by: sandpiper at September 28, 2005 08:21 PM (as4nC)
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Please donÂ’t run, Ron.
Dear Mr. Dellums. I am a 20 year resident of Oakland and know your history and efforts well. The reason I don’t want you to run for Mayor of Oakland is simply this: you have lived your life so fully, so honorably and so gracefully—now rest, it is okay to rest. Of course you are the most qualified. Of course, you are the most popular. Of course we will all look up to you. But, as you mentioned in your interview, the problems in Oakland are intractable. And, sadly, for this same reason, you will not solve these problems, not with all your best efforts and the community’s best intentions—if it were so simple, these problems would be gone already.
So, Ron, please rest and enjoy these times. Please don’t sully your life, reputation and remaining years with Oakland’s problems; they will do nothing but tarnish you. While others may want you for all you have done, hoping hope you will do more, I am fulfilled by all you stood for and only want you now to live happily and peacefully. To run and to serve now, I feel, would only dishonor your own personal legacy: Ron, there is no need for a ‘come back’ because I know your heart and spirit never left us. You have put in your time and you affected so many of us in so many good ways. Let that stand, Ron, let that be, and be at peace your self. Oakland will find the way as it always has.
Posted by: Gyurme at September 29, 2005 12:58 PM (EGPJQ)
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Pikapicka - you cant get awaay!! Woohooo!
Posted by: Downing Street Memo at September 30, 2005 05:50 AM (A5eqb)
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