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LuvLoogie

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12. I think a writer like GK is not a careless writer. I'd say his word choice

Reply to brush (Reply #11)

Tue Dec 13, 2016, 03:56 AM

Dec 2016

is deliberate, yet elegant. He understands that the phrase is loaded, but consider it in the context of observation and the position that Ellison sought. That you have a defensive negative reaction to the phrase Black Muslim is the point. He adds lackluster because, in the aftermath, Ellison lacks the luster to overcome the biased weight of his own identity politics in the field beyond Minneapolis.

But, this is my interpretation of what GK is emoting, and it IS an emotional essay. It's poetic and somewhat cathartic. I think your criticism of his phrasing is valid. I think Lady Gaga might take exception to her art being equated to Trumps spewings as well, given her progressive cred.

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Garrison Keillor says Keith Ellison, 'lackluster black Muslim,' is wrong for DNC chair [View all] TexasTowelie Dec 2016 OP

Garrison Keillor should retire quietly samir.g Dec 2016 #1

I read GK's column. The tone was appropriate. Wry and unsentimental. But poetic. LuvLoogie Dec 2016 #2

Was the phrase "lackluster black Muslim" in the column? brush Dec 2016 #4

Here's the passage. Read the column. LuvLoogie Dec 2016 #5

Like I said . . . brush Dec 2016 #8

I think he paints Pelosi as ineffective as well, perhaps even more harshly. LuvLoogie Dec 2016 #10

Lackluster is subjective but black Muslim is not. That seems an intentional and sneaky swipe. brush Dec 2016 #11

I think a writer like GK is not a careless writer. I'd say his word choice LuvLoogie Dec 2016 #12

Okay, we're somewhat in agreement. the phrase is loaded, and I still say he shouldn't have gone ther brush Dec 2016 #15

I believe that the next DNC Chair should be a full-time DNC Chair... TheDebbieDee Dec 2016 #3

Maybe we could get Shakira to become a citizen. I'm serious. She'd be great. LuvLoogie Dec 2016 #7

She's Columbian, isn't she? We'd be able to tell whether or not TheDebbieDee Dec 2016 #9

The Dems need a tactical "Man on Fire" to kick ass, take names and read epitaphs. LuvLoogie Dec 2016 #13

I might not like the phrasing but I agree with his assessment bravenak Dec 2016 #6

The column was a lot of eloquent whining, as usual. RedWedge Dec 2016 #14