Is America Ready for a Minority President?

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Originally Posted by KAPital PHINUst

Simply put, why is the thread topic such an issue? It appears that we are making an issue where if we really think about it, there isn't one.

Oh. Because status group memberships are still a big deal for many people in this country. "We" aren't making an issue. Most people in this society are, whether they articulate it or not.

If this thread was about "is America ready for a homosexual president" would it be less trivial to you?

Originally Posted by KAPital PHINUst

There can be a multitude of reasons for that, but I don't think it is because America isn't ready for a minority president. One of the WORLD'S most powerful women is a Black American.

Oprah Winfrey or Condoleeza Rice?

Power is as power does. The status quo isn't challenged by having "some of them" in powerful positions throughout society. It is challenged by having "some of them" in powerful positions of the most influence. Even a president who gets her or his cues from the administration is still a "spokesperson" for this country.

Originally Posted by KAPital PHINUst

That is exactly how anyone should vote, regardless of their minority status or lack thereof. Again, why is this status even a matter of consideration?

Dude, focus. It matters because it does to many people, as previously stated. Take your "we are the world" speech to the streets for positive social change and stop bombarding this thread with it.

Originally Posted by KAPital PHINUst

Perhaps I am missing something here

Yes and you haven't read previous posts.

Originally Posted by KAPital PHINUst

The problem with this discussion is that it forces folk to read into certain sociological issues that may not exist, be a factor, or is even relevant to the candidate's electability.

Well it's okay to have a problem with this discussion. Start a new thread where something else can be discussed. Or post in the existing threads on these candidates' political stances.

But quit acting like this is a nonissue if there are plenty of people who understand it and are willing to discuss it on and off the internet.