Tuesday, October 08, 2002

Wingnut Alert!
The Washington Times' Jennifer Harper has a mind boggler:
Fallout from Rep. Cynthia A. McKinney's defeat in the Aug. 20 Democratic primary continues in Georgia.

Three protests converged at the governor's mansion in Atlanta over the weekend, as Democratic Gov. Roy Barnes entertained the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, which backed Mrs. McKinney's primary opponent, Denise Majette.

The Rev. Timothy McDonald, whose Concerned Black Clergy of Metro Atlanta picketed the event, accused the group of "meddling in predominantly African-American congressional districts," according to the Associated Press.
Hmmm, that's a new one. Sounds right serious!
He was joined by state Sen. Billy McKinney, the congresswoman's father. "I'm against Barnes. Barnes duped the black community," said Mr. McKinney, who was defeated in his own primary election, referring to Gov. Roy Barnes, a Democrat. "Black people need to get out of the pocket of the Democrats."
Undoubtedly true, but considering the source, one cannot help but be wary of the suggestion. Billy and Cynthia are grumpy that it is not their pocket.
After singing hymns, Mr. McKinney crossed the road to shake hands with white protesters angry at Mr. Barnes for changing the Confederate emblem in the state flag. Simultaneously, the New Black Panther Party arrived, with Malik Zulu Shabazz leading a dozen members in chants of "black power."
And a good time was had by all.