. . . is now racist. Asian-Americans for Obama vs. ABC’s Cokie Roberts for calling Hawaii Hawai’i “foreign” and “exotic”:

Asian Americans for Obama added, “Aside from the general ridiculousness of casting aspersions on the ‘American-ness’ of Hawai’i, Ms. Roberts’ criticism smacks of the worst prejudices faced by Asian-Americans. … I’m sure if he had decided to go to the exclusive golfing resort of Myrtle Beach instead, the press would have dutifully reported how ‘American’ his vacation was and how ‘regular’ Americans could identify with such a lavish trip.” Akaka’s press secretary, Jesse Broder Van Dyke, wants Roberts to see firsthand evidence of Hawai’i’s history and its role in the country’s future. “I would love to take Ms. Roberts on a tour of O’ahu, with stops at the Arizona Memorial and Punchbowl, followed by a visit with Hawai’i Army National Guard soldiers training for their second deployment to the Middle East,” he said. “Then I would take her to Eastside Grill to watch Team USA women’s volleyball and Bryan Clay. I would introduce her to Hawai’i residents so she could witness our diversity and learn about the aloha spirit. Part of what makes America great is the unique contributions of all 50 states. Sen. Obama has every right to come home and visit his sister and grandmother.”

I, too, “would like to see firsthand evidence of Hawai’i’s history and its role in the country’s future.” If I make fun of Hawai’i’s American-ness, will Senator Akaka include me in this sure to be “exotic” press junket?

In other news, the world’s most reliable news publication is reporting that CBS is going to remake Hawaii Five-0. I assume, however, ”Kam Fong as Chin Ho” is racist and won’t be included in the new version.