Obama tackles race anger in major speech - Page 6

DaemonSeid · #76 03-21-2008, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by AKA_Monet

Obama's Passport was breached...

Wow!!!

Is this identity theft?

nope simply someone being too damned nosey

jen0830 · #77 03-21-2008, 06:08 AM

Obama is a fool, playing to the black racists he associates with, his "spiritual advisors" Wright and Farrakhan. My grandmother said, "The Devil comes dressed as a gentleman." I don't trust this guy; personally, I think he's evil. He is a member of a "church" that preaches hate and racism and is the pawn of several black supremacists. His self-absorbed wife maybe now has a second " to finally be proud of her country". In Iowa, he said, "When America gets a cold, Black America gets pneumonia". He's like Oprah, they have a no interest beyond their own race. They all betray their self-serving agenda of bigotry.

Drolefille · #78 03-21-2008, 10:19 AM

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nope simply someone being too damned nosey

This. I have access to people's Medicaid files. If I did something similar particularly for someone "high-profile" (less likely in Medicaid but certainly not impossible) just to see what came up, I'd get in trouble too.

Drolefille · #79 03-21-2008, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jen0830

Obama is a fool, playing to the black racists he associates with, his "spiritual advisors" Wright and Farrakhan. My grandmother said, "The Devil comes dressed as a gentleman." I don't trust this guy; personally, I think he's evil. He is a member of a "church" that preaches hate and racism and is the pawn of several black supremacists. His self-absorbed wife maybe now has a second " to finally be proud of her country". In Iowa, he said, "When America gets a cold, Black America gets pneumonia". He's like Oprah, they have a no interest beyond their own race. They all betray their self-serving agenda of bigotry.

So someone acknowledging that a minority group that has greater poverty and a long history of discrimination against them has it worse in tough times is only caring about the minority group? Wow, please go move to whichever homogenous ethnic country fits you the best.

If we cannot TALK about race, racism, discrimination, etc. then we will never ever change them. Honestly why is Wright any different than Pat Robertson and his "9/11 happened because of the gays and women working outside the home" line? (And you're just making shit up with Farrakhan).

Oh noes the black guy will be president and he will make us all slaves! It's true I read it on a website! EVERYBODY PANIC.

/ahhhh that's better.

BabyPiNK_FL · #80 03-21-2008, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jen0830

Obama is a fool, playing to the black racists he associates with, his "spiritual advisors" Wright and Farrakhan. My grandmother said, "The Devil comes dressed as a gentleman." I don't trust this guy; personally, I think he's evil. He is a member of a "church" that preaches hate and racism and is the pawn of several black supremacists. His self-absorbed wife maybe now has a second " to finally be proud of her country". In Iowa, he said, "When America gets a cold, Black America gets pneumonia". He's like Oprah, they have a no interest beyond their own race. They all betray their self-serving agenda of bigotry.

Farrakhan offered his endorsement and Obama turned it down immediately. At that time, everyone that was uneducated on his background or willing to believe was accusing him of being Muslim (as if that were something negative). So obviously he's not Obama's spiritual advisor. Obama's a CHRISTIAN.

As far as Obama's "Black Agenda" let me tell you that I personally haven't noticed any. He's too busy catering to the needs of those whom he needs to get elected (and they don't look like me). Apparently the majority of black people are voting for him, but I have yet to hear him say anything relevant or concrete pledging to address serious issues affecting the black community or women. I honestly am not holding my breath to hear anything from him regarding that. I guess on one hand I understand, but on the other that bothers me to no end because it's possibly just a waste of their interest.

(People just love making things up! Next week, they'll just be saying that he's Muslim again...)

Drolefille · #81 03-21-2008, 10:37 AM

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Farrakhan offered his endorsement and Obama turned it down immediately. At that time, everyone that was uneducated on his background or willing to believe was accusing him of being Muslim (as if that were something negative). So obviously he's not Obama's spiritual advisor. Obama's a CHRISTIAN.

As far as Obama's "Black Agenda" let me tell you that I personally haven't noticed any. He's too busy catering to the needs of those whom he needs to get elected (and they don't look like me). Apparently the majority of black people are voting for him, but I have yet to hear him say anything relevant or concrete pledging to address serious issues affecting the black community or women. I honestly am not holding my breath to hear anything from him regarding that. I guess on one hand I understand, but on the other that bothers me to no end because it's possibly just a waste of their interest.

(People just love making things up! Next week, they'll just be saying that he's Muslim again...)

I'm trying to figure out how a black guy with the name Barack Hussein Obama (omg I said it) is the best choice for a "terrorist sleeper agent." Wouldn't you pick some guy named John Smith or something? And he can't be the anti-Christ, he came from the West (Hawaii) not the East.

DaemonSeid · #82 03-21-2008, 10:40 AM

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I'm trying to figure out how a black guy with the name Barack Hussein Obama (omg I said it) is the best choice for a "terrorist sleeper agent." Wouldn't you pick some guy named John Smith or something? And he can't be the anti-Christ, he came from the West (Hawaii) not the East.

I have to go back and watch season 4 and 5 of 24...there is a conspiracy in there somewhere that addresses this....heh

AKA_Monet · #83 03-21-2008, 12:54 PM

Y'all know that this little girl is probably Black and it is interesting how the young people who have yet understand YabYum position and truly enjoy the greater and important things in life and so eagerly get indoctrinated and control by folks who will never have the Dharma required to love one another...

AGDee · #84 03-21-2008, 01:47 PM

Newest report is that the passport files of all 3 major candidates have been breached.

shinerbock · #85 03-21-2008, 01:57 PM

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Newest report is that the passport files of all 3 major candidates have been breached.

Indeed.

Obama's shot at the administration was beyond toolish.

skylark · #86 03-21-2008, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyPiNK_FL

but I have yet to hear him say anything relevant or concrete pledging to address serious issues affecting the black community or women. I honestly am not holding my breath to hear anything from him regarding that. I guess on one hand I understand, but on the other that bothers me to no end because it's possibly just a waste of their interest.

I think its a mistake to think that because he hasn't spent the majority of his time talking about race to assume that he doesn't think it is a major issue. If he did focus too much of his candidacy on race, he'd have ended up as no more a viable candidate than Jesse Jackson. I assume based on smaller more nuanced comments (as well as the recent speech on race) that he is highly attuned to the issues, but it just isn't practical for him to get too detailed about his plans because it is such a volatile issue that it would make him unelectable.

PeppyGPhiB · #87 03-21-2008, 05:36 PM

Am I the only one who doesn't think this is at all a big deal? The race stuff, the pastor's comments, etc?

DaemonSeid · #88 03-21-2008, 05:55 PM

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Am I the only one who doesn't think this is at all a big deal? The race stuff, the pastor's comments, etc?

peppy...what do you think about Bill Richardson's endorsement ?

shinerbock · #89 03-21-2008, 05:58 PM

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Am I the only one who doesn't think this is at all a big deal? The race stuff, the pastor's comments, etc?

I don't think it should be a primary focal point, but I do think it goes towards questionable judgment. Also, while I think the speech had some strong points, I think it was politically motivated and therefore shouldn't be celebrated either (some of the ideas and dialogue should be, perhaps).

BabyPiNK_FL · #90 03-21-2008, 08:03 PM

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I think its a mistake to think that because he hasn't spent the majority of his time talking about race to assume that he doesn't think it is a major issue. If he did focus too much of his candidacy on race, he'd have ended up as no more a viable candidate than Jesse Jackson. I assume based on smaller more nuanced comments (as well as the recent speech on race) that he is highly attuned to the issues, but it just isn't practical for him to get too detailed about his plans because it is such a volatile issue that it would make him unelectable.

Oh I know. That's why I said I wasn't holding my breath. And Peppy, I'm right there with you.