{"id":13920,"date":"2016-04-13T18:19:57","date_gmt":"2016-04-13T22:19:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/?p=13920"},"modified":"2016-04-13T18:19:57","modified_gmt":"2016-04-13T22:19:57","slug":"the-glass-ceiling-is-hidden-in-a-bottle-of-ketchup-says-buck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/the-glass-ceiling-is-hidden-in-a-bottle-of-ketchup-says-buck\/","title":{"rendered":"The “glass ceiling is hidden in a bottle of ketchup,” says Buck"},"content":{"rendered":"

(Re: Brock\u2019s Banter, April 7)<\/em><\/p>\n

Your poll subject this week on systemic racism provides an excellent illustration of everything systemic.
\nYou looked but did not see. You listened but did not hear.
\nIn the middle of the column referring to the presidential nomination you write:
\n\u201cRarely, so far, has the conversation been about who truly represents the ideals of the Democratic Party and what that Party actually stands for.\u201d
\nThe comment is such a small part of the whole, it could pass unnoticed.
\nYet there it is. Blatant and glaring: total dismissal of Hillary Clinton\u2019s entire campaign.
\nDespite all the debates, town hall meetings, interviews, rallies and speeches, in your own admission, you heard nothing.
\nAfter a lifetime in politics, independent Bernie Sanders became a Democrat to make a bid for the Democratic nomination.
\nA woman was the likely nominee.
\nSanders saw opportunity.
\nHis objective is a revolution against the party, pure and simple.
\nHillary is a loyal Democrat working for Democratic programs throughout her adult life.
\nCertainly her background trumps Sanders.
\nShe worked within the system, where the greatest needs were, while Sanders flitted back and forth on the perimeter choosing issues to his advantage.
\nEvery speech indicates Hilary\u2019s support for programs begun, acknowledges flaws and commitment to continue and improve them.
\nSanders\u2019 conversation seldom \u201crefers to Democratic ideals and what that Party actually stands for.\u201d
\nHillary seldom complains.
\nIt would not be useful.
\nPoliticians worth their salt don\u2019t whine about unfairness.
\nIt\u2019s a given.
\nEven while you do it, you don\u2019t know what you do.
\nThis week, senior Republican Senator from Maine Susan Collins broke from Republican leadership to say the President\u2019s nomination for Supreme Court should receive a hearing according to the Constitution.
\nA male Senator had tried earlier, but scurried back when threatened with defeat in the next election.
\nSenator Collins\u2019 quiet, confident, dignified statement was reported and not referred to again.
\nAs though it never happened.
\nAnother example of systemic prejudice.
\nIt\u2019s like being invisible.
\nIt\u2019s called the glass ceiling, Brock.
\nNext time you hear the expression, you will understand the part you play.<\/p>\n

Evelyn Buck
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