"Um, I really meant 'Neopolitan'"

Giving further legs to his ill-advised and racist comment about New Orleans rebirth as a "chocolate" city, Mayor Ray Nagin has now apologized for his comments. I guess he realized that the diversity of workers (not to mention the federal funds) necessary for the rebuilding of the city would not exactly be quickly forthcoming in the racially-charged atmosphere he has created.

But contained in the article was this little nugget from N.O. City Councilman Oliver Thomas:

"Even if you believe some of that crazy stuff, that is not the type of
image we need to present to the nation."

He didn't say to believe such a thing was inherently wrong, racist or utterly moronic, but just that you shouldn't say such things in public. Nice...

Unfortunately, there is a growing minority within the black community that not only believes Mayor Nagin's original comments, but is more than willing to say such things in public. And the resegregation of America continues...

Truth be told, I'm more of a Cherry Garcia fan. Make it a Cherry Garcia city, Mayor, and I'll come runnin' with a spoon!