Todd Hamilton wrote on February 17, 2008 08:08 PM: The first black president. That was a front. Now we can see the Clintons real color, and I don't think it's white or black. It's clinton. They are some dirty individuals. Keep them out of the White House. Visits only.

David Johann wrote on February 14, 2008 11:25 PM: Hi Sherm,

In response to your question immediately below, yes, there might be something there.

People see the world through the lenses of their own experience, and the Stephens ($$$) Group, who signs your paychecks ($$$), see the world through conservative Arkansas.

While, at the same time, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton are not republican. But Sam Walton (Arkansas Wal-Mart) and Mr. Tyson (Arkansas poultry, other meat) were pro Clinton ($$$). Ouch.

Meanwhile, Richard Mellon Scaife (NewsMax [screwball] Pittsburgh) with money to burn (see references below) were part of the vast right wing conspiracy ($$$). Vast. Did I say "vast?"

So, Sherm, getting beyond right and wrong, getting out of head and into heart, even if you are right on this point, can you see how some might be suspicious of your stated words?

At the core of the core of the anti-Clinton sentiment lies Richard Mellon Scaife. Have you any words in support of the man?

Sherm wrote on February 10, 2008 11:31 AM: For those who disagreed with this column, be sure to see the Rich column in the New York Times today. When both a conservative columnist (me) and a liberal (Rich) see the same thing, do you think there might be something there?

David Johann wrote on February 05, 2008 01:07 AM: Sherm says: "In Nevada, the race-baiting tactic took a new form. The Clinton campaign euphemistically calls it their "fire wall" against Obamamania."

(Sherm, can you provide any supporting evidence that the Clinton camp has a truly method of dividing Hispanics and African-Americans [were this possible] given a give-a-hoot working class electorate?) I am sure you see the Clinton camp's wedge between Hispanics and Blacks, but is anyone else seeing this?

Sherm says, "The Clintons know racial tensions exist between brown and black communities."

I'm not so sure it's as significant as lily-white Sherm suggests. I mean, I'm an intellectual who is way closer to the working class than Sherm, way closer, (did I say "way closer?") Did I say "intellectual?" Sorry to sound so presumptuous, dude. I meant "smart."

But it's all about me. Actually, it's not. I hardly matter. And I think lily-white Sherm presents a hardly convincing argument, and should also hardly matter. I mean, he's whiter than I am, and I'm proud of being white, dude.

Jim wrote on February 04, 2008 02:41 PM: This man's words are not worth reading. It's poppycock.

Sherm wrote on February 04, 2008 11:13 AM: Dorothy,

As I said in the column, Hillary is going to "win". The question raised in the column is about how she's doing it. Playing the gender card ... the race card ... and voter suppression ...

Dorothy Gary wrote on February 04, 2008 11:03 AM:
This comment is for the author of this ridiculously written article by Sherm Fredrick. You are NOTHING but a snake in the lowest of all grasses. Your republican vaneer is out of kilter and if there is anything like the press trying to sway the public and play favoritsm, you are IT. Keep your opinions to yoursself and if you have nothing NICE to say about anyone, then keep your f@#$%^g mouth shut. I for one am fed up with your crude remarks.
I can't wait to see the egg on your face when "THE HILARY" wins the election.

sherm wrote on February 04, 2008 10:21 AM: Great discussion, as usual. Thanks for taking time on a Sunday to sound off. It will be an interesting Super Tuesday.

David Johann wrote on February 03, 2008 09:35 PM: ". . . The 'Vanity Fair' article claims there was alcohol abuse and infidelity. . . ."

Now c'mon! You don't think that a guy who is as mean as Scaife, who appears the way he does in the following photos actually abuses alcohol, do you?

http://www.post-gazette.com/images/19990314APscaifeM.jpg

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/photos/2005-11-18/1119scaife-b.jpg

I mean, the guy's not really a mean drunk, is he? An alcoholic? Alcoholics are jolly, like Otis the drunk on the Andy Griffith show, right?

David Johann wrote on February 03, 2008 08:25 PM: Someone below spoke of karma. Interesting:

Jan 28, 2008 8:58

Scaife's Marital Problems Detailed In Vanity Fair

". . . There have been rumblings about the marital problems between Richard Mellon Scaife and his estranged wife Ritchie.

Now, in a rare move, both sides have gone public and are telling their stories in the February issue of "Vanity Fair."


The couple's falling out made news two years ago when police arrested Ritchie for trespassing outside Scaife's Shadyside home.

"'Vanity Fair' says Ritchie suspected he had another woman inside, so she crept onto the property to peer in the window, but she set off security lights and Scaife had her arrested.

"She spent a night in the Allegheny County Jail. The article says fellow prisoners passed the time petting the fur collar of her coat.

"The "Vanity Fair" article claims there was alcohol abuse and infidelity. It also claims Ritchie hired a private investigator to tail Scaife. The magazine says Scaife was photographed with a woman who has a history of prostitution. They were caught outside a seedy local motel where rooms rent for $49 a night.

"Richard Scaife is worth an estimated $1.4 billion.

"
Until a final divorce settlement is reached, Ritchie is receiving $725,000 a month, although "Vanity Fair" says it could be as high as $1 million a month.

"The magazine says Scaife has bank-rolled several conservative crusades. In the 1990's, he paid almost $2 million for investigations into Whitewater and Bill Clinton's extramarital activities.

"However, Scaife told the magazine he believes in open marriages and says philandering is actually something he has in common with Bill Clinton.

http://kdka.com/local/Richard.Scaife.Ritchie.2.640058.html

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