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Old 01-16-2009, 03:00 PM   #23
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My son is studying the Civil Rights Movement in fourth grade social studies class. His textbook refers MLK as a, "community organizer."

When Palin and Rudy mocked Obama's work as a community organizer at the convention - that was a critical mis-step. With that one comment, they lost any hope of gaining traction in cities. Community organizers are among the most respected people in urban areas.
It funny, under daddy a "community organizer" was a point of light. Under the son it was something to be ashamed of.
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