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We have a President and his entire staff that are incessant race-baiters. No, he and his administration have not been good for race relations. For one, he has essentially endorsed racism among African-Americans against others.
There's no doubt that it's increased, basically due to the fact that he was essentially elected by white race apologists. That is, in and of itself, racist.
You sound racist!
Back in 2008 a popular political pundit cautioned that if Barack Obama were to be elected President, unlike claims it would lead to a less racially divided country, it would in fact lead to more racism.
At the time, I disagreed. I felt if Obama were to be elected, people with racial prejudices against blacks would see that blacks aren't that different than anyone else, are capable of leadership and posses the same intellectual faculties as anyone else all leading to a more harmonious racially diverse America less incumbered by fears, stereotypes and discrimination.
However, after hearing the pundit's assertions, I began to accept the idea that there was an outside chance we could see more racism but not because it didn't exist prior to the election of a black President but rather deep racist attitudes already existed but were suppressed and the election of a black President might bring those suppressed racist attitudes to the surface. At the time I thought even that would be a good thing since thinking any racist attitudes would be limited to speech, if its out in the open, we can discuss it, deal with it and help foster better understanding.
With the benefit of hindsight, what do you think? I for one, had no idea just how racist some of the people I considered friends and political allies actually are.
My sentiments exactly my friend.One thing is people getting sick of the race card being played even when top government officials are black. In particular, these officials like Obama and Holder are adding fuel to the fire with BS they say.
There's no doubt that it's increased, basically due to the fact that he was essentially elected by white race apologists. That is, in and of itself, racist.
...and, of course, one could argue that "in and of itself" is a racist comment... as perhaps the alternative to that statement was true: he was elected by people that believed he was the best candidate. I do believe that to be the case.
While I will acknowledge that people vote for candidates for inane reasons, including the guy that is the best looking or the guy they think they could have a beer with. Surely some voted for Obama because he was black; but surely still there were also a ton of people that voted against him because he was black.
Unless you have some study of how the voter motivations around his race, I suggest you stand down lest you appear racist.
...and, of course, one could argue that "in and of itself" is a racist comment... as perhaps the alternative to that statement was true: he was elected by people that believed he was the best candidate. I do believe that to be the case.
Suggesting that someone is qualified or unqualified for job (or electable or unelectable) because of race (including stating he was only elected by apologists rather than on merit) is a statement you would expect of a racist.
...and, of course, one could argue that "in and of itself" is a racist comment... as perhaps the alternative to that statement was true: he was elected by people that believed he was the best candidate. I do believe that to be the case.
While I will acknowledge that people vote for candidates for inane reasons, including the guy that is the best looking or the guy they think they could have a beer with. Surely some voted for Obama because he was black; but surely still there were also a ton of people that voted against him because he was black.
Unless you have some study of voter motivations in the 2008 or 2012 elections relating to race, I suggest you stand down as we are only left with your impressions. Suggesting that someone is qualified or unqualified for job (or electable or unelectable) because of race (including stating he was only elected by apologists rather than on merit) is a statement you would expect of a racist.
Apparently, in this country people are judged by the color of their skin. Barack Obama is labeled as 'black' because that's the color of his skin; however, the term 'black' in and of itself carries connotations, whether negative or positive, that also refer to the culture of the African American community. The truth is that Barack Obama is half-white so why is it that everyone refers to him as black? Is it because America is filled with people that tend to group other people by the color of their skin?
One thing is people getting sick of the race card being played even when top government officials are black. In particular, these officials like Obama and Holder are adding fuel to the fire with BS they say.
We have a President and his entire staff that are incessant race-baiters. No, he and his administration have not been good for race relations. For one, he has essentially endorsed racism among African-Americans against others.
Yeah, I don't see it.
Again, I've got black friends and coworkers, and I'm in Newark, NJ (52% Black/African American - easily the largest demographic) every working day of the year and other than traffic being dicked up for a couple days last week following the Zimmerman verdict I've neither been the target/victim of, nor even in any way inconvenienced by, any kind of "racial" incident. And I haven't heard of or from anyone who has.
You'd think that if the President and his administration were effectively sowing the seeds of racial discord then one of the "blackest" cities in America (16th largest as a function of % of population) would have seen an increase in racisim at least to the degree that I've have heard tell of it, even if I hadn't experienced it myself.
As with many things, I think this "the President is a race baiter" nonsense is really just an illusion invented by the far-right-wing idiotsphere.
Truth is, given his position as the "first Black president", President Obama has said shockingly little about race and what little he's said has been pretty muasured.
Having a black President has caused America to be more rasict
Flawed poll.
Obama's race hasn't had much effect of the climate of race relations in our culture.
His politics and agenda most certainly have.
The difference is there is actually quite important to the whole point.
I have no doubt that for some - you are correct. I also have no doubt for others, the race of the president is a major driver of their hatred for him. If one is going to look at THE WHOLE POINT - to use your phrase - lets look at all of it.
Like who?
I distinctly remember back ot the original campaign with all the racist signs - Obama as a voodoo witch doctor - Obama as a monkey - Obama as some troglodyte - that were at GOP rallies. And it has not gone away. Some of the tea party is fueled by this as well.
But lets be serious here - are you actually taking the position that there is NO opposition to Obama based on racial animosity? Is that your position?
just google - Obama nigger - and you will get over 2 million results including some very vile stuff. To deny its existence is to take a step or two into the twilight zone.
IntoObama's race hasn't had much effect of the climate of race relations in our culture. His politics and agenda most certainly have.
and i will not engage you when you twist my position into a flimsy strawman.there is NO opposition to Obama based on racial animosity
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