Oct 09, 2008 06:14AM GMT
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Politics - United States
Do you think Senator Obama would be more accepted if his name was Bill Jones or Bob Brown and was white?
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raves Oct 11, 2008 02:38AM GMTIf Bill Ayers is that much of a threat to this country then why is he teaching school and not in jail ? Is that all you have? Palin is a friggin Dictator! He already admitted serving on the same board of course he had to talk but I don't think he tucked Barack in at night and gave him cookies and milk the way you people say he did! All of you are out of Ideas, out of touch , and out of time! If Barack can raise record money for his campaign then he will figure a way to raise record cash to fix this economy!
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raves posted Oct 10, 2008 02:20AM GMT
Answered Yes, his race and name are a big factor in this election.
the fact that he is of African-American descent has drawn the attention of liberal-minded voters.
the fact that his name sounds like a terrorist has pushed many stupid (better said uninformed) voters to the republican side. -
raves posted Oct 10, 2008 01:51AM GMT
Answered Yes, his race and name are a big factor in this election.
OF COURSE THIS WILL NEVER GO AWAY. IT'S THE FACTS OF LIFE EXCEPT THAT THE BLACKS ARE NOT BEING PICKED ON. THE GAY POPULATION IS AND WE'RE THE LAST PEOPLE THAT AMERICA CAN HATE. DAMN CAN'T WAIT TILL SOMEONE TURNS UP SO WE WILL NOT BE THE LAST ONES BEING HATED.
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raves posted Oct 10, 2008 12:45AM GMT
Answered NO, It wouldn't matter. America is color blind
It has nothing to do with is color or name. I would welcome any race to run for president but they need to have some credentials and a little experience. Senator Obama doesn't really have a lot to draw from. I think he could make a better canidate in 4 years. -
raves +1 posted Oct 10, 2008 12:43AM GMT
Answered Yes, his race and name are a big factor in this election.
Well not really a big factor but it does play a role. Just the other day i saw some sh write
Ni**er lover. I could also never understand why the Obama haters refer to him as Barack Hussein Obama. -
raves posted Oct 10, 2008 12:34AM GMT
Answered None of the above
I say no it doesn't matter to me but you know all of America isn't colorblind. BUT, it goes both ways. I have a black friend at work and he was talking about a co-worker. He said "he's the kind of person who wouldn't vote for Obama because he's black". So I said then how do you justify that 98% of blacks are voting for Obama, because he's black? He said yeah like that wasn't racist. I wouldn't vote for him because of his socialistic views. I don't buy the redistribution of wealth project that he is essentially buying votes with. Everyone loves to hate a rich guy. -
raves +2 posted Oct 09, 2008 11:40PM GMT
Answered None of the above
There are alot of White people that are afraid of change and afraid of the Colored people and any person different than they are, Actually Black people accept White better and they are all open minded. Give this nice YOUNG man a chance he can't F up any worse that Bush and Chaney, By the way where is Chaney? did he die and get stuffed somewhere? -
raves +2 -1 Oct 09, 2008 11:46PM GMT"Actually Black people accept White better and they are all open minded."
That's a rather sick joke, my friend.
I'm black and I know this is far from the truth...most blacks are just as ignorant and hateful as most whites and other races of people. When the nation becomes enraged over Don Imus's comment about "nappy headed hoes", but ignores and dances to misogynist musical lyrics, it makes me wonder. -
raves +1 posted Oct 09, 2008 11:01PM GMT
Answered Yes, his race and name are a big factor in this election.
While it may not be as bad as it used to be we are still far from having stamped out bigotry and racism. It will take a few more generations. Obama's nomination is a good start toward than end. -
raves +1 posted Oct 09, 2008 10:51PM GMT
Answered Yes, his race and name are a big factor in this election.
of course. if that was the case he would be up atleast buy 20 because it would be purely about the issues and policies and the best economists in the country say that obamas our superior. But its not about that, its about his name, where he comes from, and who he knew 40 years ago. -
raves +1 posted Oct 09, 2008 10:33PM GMT
Answered None of the above
There are racist that won't vote for him due to his race, but I believe there are many more who will vote for him because of his race. I think in this case, his race has been an advantage to him, as Ferraro tried to point out and was crucified for it. Our country is so peppered with racism that most whites feel they are walking on a landmine with race issues and so most error on the side of avoiding anything they think will cause them to be accused of racism - and so we continue on with this emperor with no clothing because dumb ass white folk are afraid to use the brains God gave them. I would be glad so many white folk suddenly cared about racism, but caring does not mean you turn your ability to think over to some other guy. All African Americans are not good just because they are black people! Stepping back from racism does not make all black people above criticism. That is not equality! -
raves posted Oct 09, 2008 09:22PM GMT
Answered NO, It wouldn't matter. America is color blind
It really wouldnt matter if he had that kind of name. anyone can have any name and run for the gov't of any sort. look at Arnold Shwarzteneger i mean, he's from Austria and he's the govenor of california. wut's the difference??? -
raves +1 posted Oct 09, 2008 08:55PM GMT
Answered Yes, his race and name are a big factor in this election.
That's obvious.. Americans as a whole are quite racist.. Even if his name was something like LaDamian Williams, he would be more accepted.. Black man AND Muslim name? Double racism from most Americans.
Answered Yes, his race and name are a big factor in this election.
It's a factor, but not a huge one. However, it does tickle me to no end when people refer to him by his full name. Funny that they do that, you never hear them say John Sidney McCain. I wonder why that is...