I think what we are seeing by this reparations talk and Obama’s birth certificate is the first step in the Republicans trying to rebuild their party.  I don’t necessary agree with how they are doing it, but I think they feel that by reeling in the ignorant rednecks (go ahead say what you will but you know its true) with the Patriotism and subtle racist lingo that they are reeling lost sheep back into the fold.
 
I think they are making a mistake but I think that is what these 2 issues………….the birth certificate and reparations are meant to do.