HereComesTheReignAgain Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/14/navarrette/index.html "Meanwhile, some white Americans are turning themselves inside out to come up with excuses for why they're not supporting Obama. It seems like just yesterday that these folks were arguing there is no racism in the immigration debate, and now they're insisting there is no racism in the presidential election. Some want to know why it isn't racist when 70 percent of African-Americans vote for Obama but it is when 70 percent of whites vote against him. The answer has to do with history. Over the decades, black Americans have had plenty of opportunities to vote for white people for president. And they have done so. But this is the first time that white Americans have a chance to vote for an African-American with a shot at the presidency. And what are they doing? Many are responding quite well. Obama won the votes of many, to borrow a phrase, "hardworking white Americans," in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and Wyoming. But, elsewhere, as Obama said in a recent interview, people may need to get their head around the concept of an African-American even seeking the presidency, let alone winning it. That's understandable. There are places in this country where white Americans are still raised to think of black Americans as inferior. And then comes someone like Obama who has performed off the charts -- from Harvard Law School to the U.S. Senate and now, possibly, on to the White House. It's going to take some time to get used to all that, especially for people who never thought they thought they'd see the day that an African-American would be elected president. But understand this: They had better hurry up. That day may soon be here." All this time I thought I was choosing not to vote for Obama because I don't like his political views. Turns out I'm a racist because this is my first chance to vote for a black President and I'm not doing it. The writer has a regular column on CNN.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch Soland Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 You have got to be kidding me, dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/14/navarrette/index.html All this time I thought I was choosing not to vote for Obama because I don't like his political views. Turns out I'm a racist because this is my first chance to vote for a black President and I'm not doing it. Well, at least you admit it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pBills Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 It's going to take some time to get used to all that, especially for people who never thought they thought they'd see the day that an African-American would be elected president. http://www.cinefile.biz/impact1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HereComesTheReignAgain Posted May 14, 2008 Author Share Posted May 14, 2008 You have got to be kidding me, dude. Directed at me or the article? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch Soland Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Directed at me or the article? You. Or more specifically, your reading comprehension skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HereComesTheReignAgain Posted May 14, 2008 Author Share Posted May 14, 2008 You. Or more specifically, your reading comprehension skills. What am I missing then? It seems pretty obvious to me, according to the author whites are "responding quite well" if they vote for Obama and the others need to "get their head around the concept of an African-American seeking the presidency" According to the author it is OK to use race as a deciding factor if you are black, but not if you are white. The explanation has to do with the fact that blacks have voted for white candidates in the past and this is the first time whites have the opporunity to vote for a black candidate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yall Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 It seems pretty obvious to me, according to the author whites are "responding quite well" if they vote for Obama and the others need to "get their head around the concept of an African-American seeking the presidency" According to the author it is OK to use race as a deciding factor if you are black, but not if you are white. The explanation has to do with the fact that blacks have voted for white candidates in the past and this is the first time whites have the opporunity to vote for a black candidate? Dude, its Ruben Navarrete. He's lame and his logic is lame. Everyone who has an opinion on immigration other than full amnesty is a total racist in his mind. Also, notice how he mentions black people vote for Obama, but white people vote against him, instead of saying they are voting for Clinton. Keep in mind Clinton was fully ordained as the Dem candidate in many people's minds before Obama came along. So by them sticking to their original horse (look no further than PastaJoe) they are obviously racist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Dude, its Ruben Navarrete. He's lame and his logic is lame. Everyone who has an opinion on immigration other than full amnesty is a total racist in his mind. Also, notice how he mentions black people vote for Obama, but white people vote against him, instead of saying they are voting for Clinton. Keep in mind Clinton was fully ordained as the Dem candidate in many people's minds before Obama came along. So by them sticking to their original horse (look no further than PastaJoe) they are obviously racist. Like I said before, dems are racist. I hate Hillary and Obama equally because they are both socialists Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/14/navarrette/index.html "Meanwhile, some white Americans are turning themselves inside out to come up with excuses for why they're not supporting Obama. It seems like just yesterday that these folks were arguing there is no racism in the immigration debate, and now they're insisting there is no racism in the presidential election. Some want to know why it isn't racist when 70 percent of African-Americans vote for Obama but it is when 70 percent of whites vote against him. The answer has to do with history. Over the decades, black Americans have had plenty of opportunities to vote for white people for president. And they have done so. But this is the first time that white Americans have a chance to vote for an African-American with a shot at the presidency. And what are they doing? Many are responding quite well. Obama won the votes of many, to borrow a phrase, "hardworking white Americans," in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and Wyoming. But, elsewhere, as Obama said in a recent interview, people may need to get their head around the concept of an African-American even seeking the presidency, let alone winning it. That's understandable. There are places in this country where white Americans are still raised to think of black Americans as inferior. And then comes someone like Obama who has performed off the charts -- from Harvard Law School to the U.S. Senate and now, possibly, on to the White House. It's going to take some time to get used to all that, especially for people who never thought they thought they'd see the day that an African-American would be elected president. But understand this: They had better hurry up. That day may soon be here." All this time I thought I was choosing not to vote for Obama because I don't like his political views. Turns out I'm a racist because this is my first chance to vote for a black President and I'm not doing it. The writer has a regular column on CNN.com. Dude... Clinton and Obama are the same politically. If they are the same, why the difference? Like I said.. In the end race will hurt Obama... The white racist Dems will just vote for McCain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Like I said before, dems are racist. I hate Hillary and Obama equally because they are both socialists Very much true. Clinton's ideals are not that different than Obama's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yall Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Very much true. Clinton's ideals are not that different than Obama's. I liked him more because I thought he had less of a tendancy to pander. Color me misinformed: http://www.cbn.com/CBNnews/375071.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch Soland Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Like I said before, dems are racist. I hate Hillary and Obama equally because they are both socialists As opposed to your republicans? :w00t: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 More people will likely vote for McCain because he is white than will vote for Obama because he is black. White is a race, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YellowLinesandArmadillos Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 As opposed to your republicans? LOL, However, now if you do vote for Obama you are now a communist... "Glen Beck" nice, the D primary ends, the real contest begins, and party mouth pieces sink to new lows. I am sure the Ds have their vitriol knives sharpened too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Obama has been rated the most liberal senator, even ahead of Bernie Sanders of Vermont, a declared socialist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I liked him more because I thought he had less of a tendancy to pander. Color me misinformed: http://www.cbn.com/CBNnews/375071.aspx Exactly! Yet, in this country (and world) pandering is sadly the norm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Obama has been rated the most liberal senator, even ahead of Bernie Sanders of Vermont, a declared socialist. With the joke we call a two-party system in this country... Anybody inthose parties are going to come to the middle... There is no difference. Crazy to start splitting hairs and say one Dem is more liberal than the next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bishop Hedd Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/14/navarrette/index.html "Meanwhile, some white Americans are turning themselves inside out to come up with excuses for why they're not supporting Obama. It seems like just yesterday that these folks were arguing there is no racism in the immigration debate, and now they're insisting there is no racism in the presidential election. Some want to know why it isn't racist when 70 percent of African-Americans vote for Obama but it is when 70 percent of whites vote against him. The answer has to do with history. Over the decades, black Americans have had plenty of opportunities to vote for white people for president. And they have done so. But this is the first time that white Americans have a chance to vote for an African-American with a shot at the presidency. And what are they doing? Many are responding quite well. Obama won the votes of many, to borrow a phrase, "hardworking white Americans," in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and Wyoming. But, elsewhere, as Obama said in a recent interview, people may need to get their head around the concept of an African-American even seeking the presidency, let alone winning it. That's understandable. There are places in this country where white Americans are still raised to think of black Americans as inferior. And then comes someone like Obama who has performed off the charts -- from Harvard Law School to the U.S. Senate and now, possibly, on to the White House. It's going to take some time to get used to all that, especially for people who never thought they thought they'd see the day that an African-American would be elected president. But understand this: They had better hurry up. That day may soon be here." All this time I thought I was choosing not to vote for Obama because I don't like his political views. Turns out I'm a racist because this is my first chance to vote for a black President and I'm not doing it. The writer has a regular column on CNN.com. Newsflash. general election is in November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 More Democrats will likely vote for McCain because he is white than will vote for Obama because he is black. White is a race, too. Fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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