On better Blogs: Almost no one uses N* word and slams Sen. Obama. It is quite refreshing and it shows that we as a soceity moved beyond that low blow.

 Unfortunately, it is quite common to use BITCH word to slam Sen. Clinton among many other bad words. I find it quite disturbing and it is an indicator that we as a soceity are not comfortable with powerful woman. As a male in corporate world, I have noticed it quite often and to be honest, I have used it myself in my younger days. As a father of a daughter, oflate, I realize the unfairness of it all.

I am sad to come to the conclusion that we are indeed a 
SEXIST soceity.

Media and Racism :

When 90% of African Americans vote for Sen. Obama, the media takes it as natural and expected. No "Race Factor"
is brought up. It is never tagged as Racist behavior. After all, Sen. Clinton & Pres Clinton never lost an opportunity
to befriend/suck upto the Black community.

The Same media mavens lose no chance to bring up 'Race' factor every time Sen. Clinton gets 60-70% white vote. They brought up so called "Bradley" factor after NH
primary. After every primary, they bring up how rural, low
income whites are voting for Sen. Clinton and suggest that
"Race factor". 

 Racism in Campaigning : Media played up every ill thought
campaign rhetoric by Pres. Clinton and Sen. Clinton as Race card. Some of them are even taken out of context.
Clintons, for all their shortcomings, have a life long record
of fighting for and helping African Americans. If they can be
unfairly depicted as playing race card, can the normal
people will ever be honest when they talk about Race issues. I donot think even the fair minded and sensible people will talk honestly discuss race issues. Why run the
risk of being branded Racist this or that. ? This is quite
dangerous as it breeds hidden Racism out of fear. Good
amount of sunlight is what is needed for removing bigotry.

When Michelle Obama made a open appeal to African Americans by saying something like "African Americans better wake up and support their own" . These are not exact words. But, the intent is that Blacks must support
Sen. Obama when the polls (pre Iowa) are showing that
Sen. Clinton was getting their support. The media never carped on this being Racist.

My point is when Media ignores an overt Racist appeal by
Michelle Obama and plays up comments by Clinton campaign in most negative light, it fails to serve its mission.

Why is one Racism better than the other  in the eyes of the media ?  I am sad to say other than 'The News Hour' on PBS, none of the media is doing its job.