Comments on: freeSpeech: Eugene Robinson

Washington Post Columnist Speaks About Condoleezza Rice

[bellal-2009]

Oh my gosh, I would never call Condoleezza Rice a puppet or a token. She is absolutely essential in this administrations ambitious goals of a free Middle East and this could not have been easy for her without the support of the African American community. I admire her greatly. She is smart,tough and charming. I hope she runs for President because I don't believe there is anyone more qualified than her to run this country.

[gentlearts]

And another thing.. the govenment is FULL of really articulate boneheads. Being articulate may, or may not, have anything to do with whether or not what you are saying is true. It just means you can spout facts and be convincing about whatever you might be trying to "spin" that day.

[gentlearts]

Mr. Robinson,
Perhaps Condi Rice is just brighter than you?
It is you who call her a puppet and a token. As a white conservative, I assure you, no one I know thinks of her that way. Maybe you should just stop thinking of EVERYTHING in terms of skin color. It's possible if you would just stop beating the same old race baiting drum you would see that the African Americans who have chosen to be a part of the American dream don't need people like you to "fight" for them.

[landabee]

I applaud your candor. I agree with each point, positive and negative that you presented regarding Madame Secretary Rice.

While some may find the segment "racist and repugnant" many viewers, like me find it a disappointing truth that needs exposure.

If more people would speak plainly and clearly (not in code) then articulate would only bear its' true definition/connotation.

It is okay to have your understanding and perception of people challenged and expanded. It is not okay to cover that surprise with a backhanded or coded comment.

[leslita1]

While I really liked your piece, I was thinking along the same lines as Mollie: Rice IS articulate and our President proves again and again that he is not. Excuse me, were you expecting the President to be articulate? -- I WAS/AM/DO! -- Silly me! Seems to me that neither race nor profession need determine one's level of articulation... or lack thereof.

[shelquis]

I found this "free speech" segment to be racist and repugnant. Am I alone?

[molliebogart]

I disagree with your point of view regarding Rice being called "articulate" is a putdown. Regardless of race, being called articulate is a compliment. For example, our president is not articulate, as well as many other people. Otherwise, enjoyed your segment. Wish our president was articulate.
Mollie Bogart