Bill Cosby and the New Racism
Bill Cosby, a prominent comedian is inducted into our Hall of Shame for his participation in the New Racism by agreeing with President Carter in proposing those who disagree with President Obama are racist. Bill Cosby said: I agree with President Carter that racism is playing a role in recent outbursts against President Obama. During President Obama's speech on the status of health care reform, some members of congress engaged in a public display of disrespect. While one Representative hurled the now infamous you lie insult at the President, others made their lack of interest known by exhibiting rude behavior such as deliberately yawning and sending text messages …. Also see the induction of President Jimmy Carter and Eugene Robinson of the Washington Post