Word: condescendingness
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First, I make it clear in my letter why I prefer the term "neoracist" rather than Glenn Orenstein's "condescending" to characterize Matthew Joseph's silly suggestion that Jesse Jackson's presidential campaign is out of order. I said that 1) the constitutional norms allow Jackson's campaign; 2) the...
Orenstein, however, is a bit too polite in characterizing Matthew Joseph's putdown of Jackson as "condescending." I prefer characterizing it as neo-racist. Martin Kilson Professor of Government
It is condescending for Matthew H. Joseph ("Questioning Jesse's Credentials," 4/16) to ask, regarding Mr. Jackson, "Why does he think he deserves to be President?", and to assume that Mr. Jackson should have held some major elected office in order to be a serious contender for the Presidency.
Despite his alacrity for inclusion, he has been rebuffed by repeated exclusions in the past. Ann Lewis, the Democratic strategist, remembers one of her first endeavors with Jackson. They were at the Japanese embassy in Washington, part of a delegation to protest racially condescending remarks made by Premier Nakasone. "Before...
IN these three statements, then, from leading council members, we have one abdication of responsibility, one condescending attitude that the students haven't "grappled with the issues," and one brilliant formulation of minority rule. Perhaps Secretary of Education William Bennett is right. We need to get back to the basics...