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No. Then I imagine they'd come up with him spear heading a government conspiracy to create a police state through the death of thousands of americans after "stealing" the presidency. Or they may get wrapped up in his sex life while married. Or they would think he's trying to creat a new world order.
For the record, I don't think the "birther" thing would've been what grew out of the partisan desire to attack, demonize and illigitimize the other side if he was a black guy named "Joe Smith" either. I think if he was a white guy who was named Barack Obama and had the same history in terms of time spent in foreign countries that the birther thing likely would've manifested itself as well. Would either have perhaps gained as much headway? Probably not, as for SOME people the racial aspect plays in, but I maintain that it's not the foundation and that it's far more than just the color of his skin that plays into it.
The "foreign sounding" name. A foreign father. Significant time spent abroad in his youth. That time in part occuring in a country with a large muslim population. All those things I believe had just as much impact into the creation of the birther myth as "OMG He's a black guy!"
At any rate, you're still saying it's xenophobia. Maybe it's not because he's black, but it is because of "time spent abroad in his youth."
:shrug: Racism's only bad when it's directed at black people by conservatives.
I guess you don't know the difference between "birth certificate" and "race?"
The insinuations are there and have been since day one of Obama's presidency. Why question his birth certificate at all? Why call him un-american? Suttle but racist IMO
Or not. Here, let me help you learn how to use wiki. It is not hard so hopefully
you can handle this. Go to the bottom of the wiki page and you will find this:
Those are what we call sources.
I don't need your help Redress.
If those are "your sources" then why don't YOU do the leg work and verify their objectivity rather thatn relying on someone else to do it for you.
It's why my kids school district doesn't accept WIKI as a resource for book reports or science projects.
So the birther conspiracy had nothing to do with the fact that Obama's a "black guy with a funny sounding name?" Do you really and honestly believe that he would have had this problem if he was white and his name was "Joe Smith?"
Why are so many people who "like" this comment black?:shrug: Racism's only bad when it's directed at black people.
Why do you say all liberals and democrats are racist? You are black, right?Just like plenty on the "right" screamed about it when it happened to Obama. So no, what is good for the goose is at play here. All liberals are racists and the Democratic party is racist as well. It must attract this sort of person correct?
Why do you say all liberals and democrats are racist? You are black, right?
I have explained my position many times before.why do you care and why would you think him being black would limit him to certain, predetermined, positions?
I have explained my position many times before.
Why do black conservatives keep perpetuating racism when they talk about politics? It is never done in a constructive manner. It is always ugly and low intelligence comments. I do not see black liberals doing it.
A white guy called Joe Smith would have had to show his original birth certificate, if questions were raised, as well as all his personal history,
Barrack Obama falls back on the 'racist' card whenever questions are raised about his background.
Expecting less from someone because of the color of their skin is hugely racist.
Did you see Bush's? I didn't.
Were there questions being raised? If either Bush were asked about their background would anyone call them racists for asking? Would they be called 'birthers', for example?
Where is the source for these silly labels the left comes up with?
Come on get real, everyone knows democrats are not racist, only republicans are racist bigots and or homophobes.:roll:
I disagree. It definitely was and is racism and should have been denounced by someone of his stature in the republican party.
Its not that people believe that all liberals are not racist. It is a simple truth, the republican party (as a whole) is more tolerant to racism then the democratic party. But let me also say that I don't believe that all republicans are racist either.
You guys are just selfish and Greedy :lol:
Then please enlighten me as to what IS going on then.You know, you could be wrong in what you view as "perpetuating racism"?
Bull****, it was solely about being a US citizen per Constitutional requirements.
Bull****, it was solely about being a US citizen per Constitutional requirements.
And suddenly the right decided that they liked Hillary Clinton after all? Seriously, save your BS talking points for someone else. I never said that the Democrats were wonderful and blameless. You're busy constructing a strawman here.
Do you really and honestly believe that a guy named Joe Smith would have people questioning his birth certificate? Did you demand to see Bush's or Reagan's?
The insinuations are there and have been since day one of Obama's presidency. Why question his birth certificate at all? Why call him un-american? Suttle but racist IMO
Why do you say all liberals and democrats are racist? You are black, right?
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