... much about Clinton's intimate relationship with the black community calls to mind the complex, often-hidden and often-abused historical bonds between black and white Southerners. Specifically, Clinton is reminiscent of past generations of Southern white men essentially raised by black women, men who returned to those women for comfort throughout their lives without ever doing much for them. Clinton has done plenty, but he has also come to expect an almost maternal response from the black community -- understanding, unequivocal welcome no matter what time of night he shows up soaking on the doorstep, rebuke only in the form of kindly tut-tut headshaking -- and thus, like many who are privileged with such love, he has realized he can get away with anything.
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Carl
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