Senator Obama On The Racial Divide: A Black & White Issue? It's Also Yellow & Brown

Yes, Barack Obama's speech on race was indeed notable for its heartfelt eloquence.  But it was also notable for its glaring omission of Latinos and Asians from this "historic" dialogue about race & politics.  As the New Republic points out, "Obama's speech was almost entirely devoted to the black-white divide. As a strategic political matter, he may have inadvisably glossed over the role of Latinos, who foster as much resentment towards black America as do whites."  Not to mention the role of Asians, who have been accused of racism for supporting Clinton over Obama in large numbers at the polls.

So for a speech meant to emphasize inclusion, why exclude us, Senator Obama? It's simply not that Black & White, sir.

Are There Any Asians Voters In Mississippi?

According to MSNBC's exit polls for today's primary, the answer is NO.

No, instead they're too busy running all these chinese restaurants in that state, and making cheesy commercials for the King Wah Chinese Buffet in St. Louis, Mississippi, to be casting ballots.

Fred Armisen Deserves An Emmy!

Another Day, Another American Idol Scandal: Ramiele Malubay's Hoochie Dance

That cute little Filipina chick on "American Idol," Ramiele Malubay, can sure sing -- and even hula dance!



Her talents don't stop there, though. Naughty pics of her have gone viral on the web, demonstrating that she's well on her way to following in the footsteps of her idols, Britney, Miley & Co.

The Asian Vote Part 2: It's The Appointments, Stupid

So apparently it's not (just) racism that swings Asians more toward Clinton than Obama; it's the fact that a few of our brethren bought their way into cushy appointments with dirty money when Bill Clinton was in office.

From the New Republic in an article entitled "Asian Alienation":

"...the Clinton administration made numerous prominent Asian American appointments, and received significant support during Bill Clinton's 1996 re-election campaign (this fact is usually remembered because of the fundraising scandals involving Asian donors in that year)."

100 Bonus points for those who can name the "numerous" appointments! (Thanks, silverarrow, for bringing this article to my attention!)

I personally think it's this picture of Hillary and Chelsea that had the most sway:

Another Obama Endorsement: Obama!

Who says Asians don't support Barack Obama? A whole town-full of folks in Japan -- a town named Obama -- sure do! (I want those cookies and chopsticks!!)

Down In Texas: Camp Hillary

Gives "dirty politics" a whole new meaning.

Another Obama-Asian Connection: SNL's Fred Armisen!

Twice in a row now, Barack Obama's been portrayed on "SNL" by Fred Armisen, a talented cast member who is half-Japanese. And boy, was he spot on! But was it too "Sambo," as some put it in the media? You decide.