Barack Obama

alphaholic · #1 07-29-2004, 12:50 AM

What do you brothers think of him? For those of you who saw his speech what are your impressions?

The Original Ape · #2 07-29-2004, 04:21 PM

I'm impressed by this brotha. I look forward to following his career.

RBL · #3 07-29-2004, 09:14 PM

I was thoroughly impressed by him. I think he made nation take notice. I too look forward to following his career

Professor · #4 07-30-2004, 08:36 AM

I hope he is the new voice of Black America.

TonyB06 · #5 07-30-2004, 09:13 AM

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I hope he is the new voice of Black America.

I hope Obama will be "A" new voice of Black America. I think part of our problem now is the appearance that only one person can speak for us.

fyi...there is more on Obama on the Democratic/Republican convention thread on the AKA page.

peace, bruhs.
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ARTIC-U-LATE · #6 07-30-2004, 09:22 AM

I must admit, I was impressed. He has the ability to talk to the whole spectrum. An asset in itself. He spoke on important issues and surfaced many concerns of the African-American community. I expect to see great things from this man.

**Just waiting for someone to announce that he is frat**

TheEpitome1920 · #7 07-30-2004, 09:25 AM

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**Just waiting for someone to announce that he is frat**

Imma hurt you.

TonyB06 · #8 07-30-2004, 09:47 AM

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Imma hurt you.

...E1920, you know you can't remain your boy's senior policy advisor hurtin' folk, don't you?

TheEpitome1920 · #9 07-30-2004, 09:51 AM

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...E1920, you know you can't remain your boy's senior policy advisor hurtin' folk, don't you?

You are absolute right with elections coming up and all.

watch ya back Articulate

TheEpitome1920 · #10 07-30-2004, 09:53 AM

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I hope Obama will be "A" new voice of Black America. I think part of our problem now is the appearance that only one person can speak for us.

You raise a great point. Do we appoint these leaders or does the majority pick them for us??

Professor · #11 07-30-2004, 09:54 AM

you are certainly correct - i'm not sure if your area ran the interviews with courtney crowder representing the NC delegates but he, as well as several others are playing key roles. if the kerry/edwards team is successful, i hope they don't forget the folk that help put them in office. oh - -- did i mention courtney is a brother in my chapter and my cousin. bro. crowder is the political director for the nc kerry/edwards campaign.

fyi...there is more on Obama on the Democratic/Republican convention thread on the AKA page.

peace, bruhs.
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TonyB06 · #12 07-30-2004, 10:19 AM

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Originally posted by TheEpitome1920
You raise a great point. Do we appoint these leaders or does the majority pick them for us??

hey, I'm still waiting to see who the "spokesman" is for the white community, so what do I know?

seriously, I think it's more a media affectation than anything else. It becomes easy to go to the same source(s) for quick, "good quote" information, whether it's valid or not. ---->they then become our leaders.

TonyB06 · #13 07-30-2004, 10:36 AM

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Originally posted by Professor
[B]you are certainly correct - i'm not sure if your area ran the interviews with courtney crowder representing the NC delegates but he, as well as several others are playing key roles. if the kerry/edwards team is successful, i hope they don't forget the folk that help put them in office. oh - -- did i mention courtney is a brother in my chapter and my cousin. bro. crowder is the political director for the nc kerry/edwards campaign.

...so if we play six degrees of political separation, either you or Bro. Crowder will wind up as Secretary of State in a Kerry Administration? That's tight. Then we can change Independence Day to December 4

Sistermadly · #14 07-30-2004, 11:06 AM

I'm impressed by his rhetorical style (did his cadence remind anyone else of a very young Malcolm X?) but I want to hear a little more substance before I make up my mind.

The Original Ape · #15 07-30-2004, 12:59 PM

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I'm impressed by his rhetorical style (did his cadence remind anyone else of a very young Malcolm X?) but I want to hear a little more substance before I make up my mind.

I think we didn't get much substance from the brotha cause they had him muzzled. The DNC instructed all of the party members and speakers to keep it lite... as in bud-lite.