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- D4RKfantasy, on 10/12/2007, -17/+167One word. Yes.
- adjustafresh, on 10/12/2007, -21/+123I know this isn't what the politically correct and forward thinking digg users want to hear, but there is definitely too much racism in this nation for an African American man whose name rhymes with Osama to be elected president in the near future.
As fine a man as he may be... try to convince Cousin Earl in Joplin Missouri to vote for him. - smurfmaster, on 10/12/2007, -4/+60Rocism? Ricism? I don't quite understand the need to censor this word.
Anyway, I really hope that his race won't play a role at all in a possible election. Voting for someone because of their race is just as stupid as not voting for them because of it. - IanDWD, on 10/12/2007, -6/+58Americans have never been "ready" for great change. Sufferage, Unions, Desegregation.
I'd gladly lose the Whitehouse in '08 to have him run. It's that important. - CornStarch, on 10/12/2007, -3/+54I just hope he's not swift boated by countless media exposes entitled:
"Are We Ready for a Black President!"
If he's the man for the job then he's the man for the job, there's no need for all that. - anareric, on 10/12/2007, -5/+53Whoever the De ms run in 08 will be assailed by an exceptional amount of bashing by the Republican machine. They will find something to make an issue of. Being "black" is the one thing that they won't be able to make a big deal of (at least not out in the open.) If he runs he will be hard to run against. I think he would be an ideal candidate. Large numbers of people who have never voted will register so that they can vote for him. The minority vote would go to Obama. And those votes will heavily out way the relatively few who would vote against him just because he is black.
- leobaby, on 10/12/2007, -5/+43There's one major problem with the argument that because he's black he won't get elected.
All of the racist people that would not vote for a black person already hate democrats. He won't lose any votes to racists. Further, I don't know a single person that uses the n word and votes democratic. - Rikkochet, on 10/12/2007, -2/+40Er, no you weren't. You were censoring the word.
- kevinmotel, on 10/12/2007, -3/+42"why don't you just vote oprah in and get your first black and woman president in one..."
"you get a car! you get a car! you all get cars!"
that american dream of a car in every garage will come true - Phatt138, on 10/12/2007, -4/+38I for one welcome our ebony overlor...nah, too easy.
Anyway, I'd love to see this happen. Not only does this country need some fresh perspectives on Capitol Hill (not that he would have made it this far if he was -too- much outside the fold), the voters definitely need something new to consider. 'Shaking things up' would be a great thing for our stymied, entrenched executive branch.
Plus, it'd be worth it just to watch the delicate, kid-glove campaign smearing, as the opponents danced and twirled to avoid being seen as racist, elitist old white pricks. Huzzah.
Mainstream America may not 'be ready' for it, but they weren't ready for the Internet, or rock music, or proper dental hygiene, either. We march steadily onward, with or without them. - Lumiras, on 10/12/2007, -1/+35Let's completely discard the entire race issue here and look at Obama as a candidate.
He's charismatic, young, very much a man of the people. He actually has a real sense of humor and seems like an approachable person as opposed to the Ivory Tower presence that our current administration exudes. He also holds a pretty good bipartisan ties in Washington, which makes him even more attractive to moderates. In my eyes, he's the perfect candidate
If there is anybody in modern politics that I would want to see in the oval office, it would be Barack Obama. - azzageddi, on 10/12/2007, -1/+29In American culture, if you look even slightly black, you're black. That's the way it is. It isn't right, I think it's stupid, but that's how it is.
I often think we'd we better off if we just invented a new "race": American. Hell, "hispanic" includes people with an enormous range of appearances (Cameron Diaz and Emilio Estevez, for example), so there is a precedent. Why not short-circuit all this race garbage by saying, instead of "African-American" or "Irish-American", just saying "I'm an American-American."
Of course, I've been writing "Human" into the "race" box on questionnaires since junior-high school. I'm still amazed and disgusted how many US forms still ask what your race is. - Buelldozer, on 10/12/2007, -12/+39He's half and half so why does he AUTOMATICALLY become black?
Think on that, especially you patience. - candiru, on 10/12/2007, -6/+31It could be great to have Obama as President. Maybe America could get back some international respect.
But, thinking about the possibilities of him getting voted in, I can't help but think of all the states which wouldn't vote for him just because of his race.
I think a good indicator of when he could win is when we see more blacks in Congress. - TiMMY8765, on 10/12/2007, -1/+25yes because all black people listen to rap music and drive escalades with chrome spinners.
/sarcasm - Nougat, on 10/12/2007, -2/+27Obama is the only politician I've ever personally heard who has a stirring vision for the nation. Everyone else has sound bites.
- inactive, on 10/12/2007, -5/+29I have listened and read what he has had to say.... I feel he is by far The #1 Choice for America!
- MosaicM, on 10/12/2007, -1/+25Wow, you wearing your white hood saying that?
- robotexplorer, on 10/12/2007, -8/+30@form3hide
Why? I take it you've never been down south.
Some ppl down there still think they are going to get back at the north and win the war...
and their vote counts as much as yours. - inactive, on 10/12/2007, -5/+25You may disagree but nirav is right. America is still too racist for this.
I live in Philadelphia, which being mostly black I'd consider as being at low risk for racism, and a lot of people I know are still very racist. When someone from out of town visits, I've had more than a few people ask me if an area "is safe, or is it mostly [black]"
Racism is alive and well. - gumby05, on 10/12/2007, -6/+27He's the one public official that makes me proud to be from Illinois.
- koko775, on 10/12/2007, -1/+20My god, Digg has this many apologists?
A black president would be ***** awesome! He'd get people to register just to vote for him. He'd get the minority vote. Unless the Republican party (and any racists on the other side of the aisle) calls out to its racists to save America from a "black plague", Obama has a damned good chance.
America isn't ready for a black president? What, are you going to hold national seminars for citizens to prepare themselves? What, is the presidency any more sacred than mayorships? governorships? Senate or House seats? The way for America to become "ready" is to show that it CAN handle a black president, that exceptional people CAN rise to exceptional futures with *no* regard given to color.
You apologists -- you're regarding race as if it should be important in a presidential election. Fine, you think that because the other side might win, you shouldn't believe in race equality -- but only for this case, because a righteous philosophy is at stake here.
But what could be a greater symbol and gesture to American minorities and having one as president? What? - nullview, on 10/12/2007, -5/+25As a non-american (canadian)... Please god (substitute your epithete here) yes! A little sanity in the most powerful, technologically advanced country would be very much appreciated.
And, hey... Thanks! To all those of voting age who chose to move use one centimeter (about half an inch) further back from the abyss.
Cheers! - icekold, on 10/12/2007, -2/+21"He's half and half so why does he AUTOMATICALLY become black?"
Buelldozer,
It's not what he automatically becomes. It's what he's percieved as. Trust me on this... - adjustafresh, on 10/12/2007, -0/+19"Buelldozer" you've tried to make your point several times already. Let it go. Ask Mr. Obama whether or not he's black.
- Shownarou, on 10/12/2007, -1/+20Also, think about who he's running against. This is also the election set for the "first female president" I would vote for him against Hillary.
- Buelldozer, on 10/12/2007, -5/+22The larger question is; Why does a racially mixed person immediately become identified with their minority heritage?
- maiku00, on 10/12/2007, -1/+17Take some time to listen to his podcast at http://obama.senate.gov/podcast/
You can also subsribe to it (free) in iTunes, just search his name in the music store.
He is exactly what America needs. - reddevil3, on 10/12/2007, -4/+19Well his skin is dark...
It's probably the same reason Halle Berry is usually called black and Mariah Carey white. - reticulate, on 10/12/2007, -3/+17Dear Citizens of the United States,
Do it.
Regards,
The Rest of the World. - StarManta, on 10/12/2007, -3/+17"Mainstream America may not 'be ready' for it, but they weren't ready for the Internet, or rock music, or proper dental hygiene, either."
But they didn't have to vote for those things in order to make them come into existence. - reddevil3, on 10/12/2007, -4/+19And 'Bush' refers to something else too. Don't be stupid...Americans aren't that stupid that they'll associate this guy with Osama just because of one letter.
- allarise, on 10/12/2007, -3/+16Vote +1
- form3hide, on 10/12/2007, -3/+16@robotexplorer -
soo.... America isn't ready for a black president because of the south? Good thing the conservative south loves George W.
Phew, the south really does pick winners. - inactive, on 10/12/2007, -1/+13"Further, I don't know a single person that uses the n word and votes democratic."
May I point out Senator Robert Byrd? Also, what about all those southern conservative Democrats that are pouring back into the Democrat party after being Reagan Democrats?
It's really surprising how many people on Digg spout off about politics, yet know relatively nothing *about* politics in this country. - aaronm769, on 10/12/2007, -1/+13@ szelij
Obama is the product of a very lucky break. His opponent for the senate seat was caught up in a sex party scandal and he ran nearly unopposed. He didn’t need the support of special interests or corporations to get where he is. He also is young enough where there isn’t a lot of his record to pick apart and misrepresent. Obama is one of the few great politicians we have left in our country. Plus, he has a way of speaking that gives you hope in our leaders again. I miss that. - sathias, on 10/12/2007, -2/+14@adjustafresh
"try to convince Cousin Earl in Joplin Missouri to vote for him."
Thats not really a lost vote for the democrats though, is it? - form3hide, on 10/12/2007, -18/+30@nirav72 --
You just sound ignorant in your comment. You should atleast explain yourself with reasons and justification. Why isn't America ready for a black president? I'd like to hear your points. - davidepp, on 10/12/2007, -2/+13hell yes..i'd vote for him in a heartbeat.
- KidAirbag, on 10/12/2007, -3/+14Senators are best for President when they are fresh and young, like JFK was. I like Kerry a lot but he had too much baggage from all of his years of Senate votes.
Obama is liberal but not too far left. As a former professor at UChicago, he understands the Constitution and has respect for civil liberties, something the current administration lacks. He is a member of the foreign relations committee, which gives him more foreign policy experience than Bush or Clinton had.
Finally, he understands economics. He knows how to balance sticking up for the less fortunate with keeping the economy strong. Thankfully, unlike some on the left wing of the party, he understands the importance of free trade while also being smart enough to reject bad agreements like CAFTA.
Obama would be a great president! - weprin, on 10/12/2007, -2/+13Just think about how dumb the average American is.
Now realize that half of us are even dumber than that!
Scary thought, but true.
I would love to see him run for president. Even if he doesn't win, it would set a good precedent for the future. - tastypastry, on 10/12/2007, -3/+13"In America, The land of the free, they said, And of opportunity, In a just and a truthful way.
But where the president, is never black, female or gay, and until that day,
you've got nothing to say to me, to help me believe"
Morrissey - MosaicM, on 10/12/2007, -3/+13Okay, everything you mentioned is about his personality and looks. Does anyone ever look at the issues anymore?
I'd much rather see Feingold for purely issue reasons. I don't want a pretty peacock that has no muscle. - Tenlow, on 10/12/2007, -5/+14vannasty: I cant tell if that was sarcasm or not. You should use sarcasm tags. Unless you were serious. Then just go away. You've been kicked off the internet.
- wordsthatendini, on 10/12/2007, -2/+11Whether he is black, green, purple or whatever. Obama is(will) be the best thing to happen to this country in 50 years. He is very well spoken, has a brain, and is not jaded like every other politician.
I hope he considers the run, there are a lot of people out there that when they hear that man speak and talk about issues. They will also vote for him. - Nougat, on 10/12/2007, -4/+12I almost wrote him in in 2004. The only thing I'm disappointed about was that he ran for senate against Alan Keyes, total nutjob, after the original Republican candidate was forced off the ticket in some sex scandal (his name escapes me now). I'd have much preferred a real Republican candidate, so Obama would have had more opportunity to show what he's made of.
- bpapa, on 10/12/2007, -5/+13I don't know about him getting "whacked" as nirav says, but I think there is definitely enough racism and bias in America to prevent a black president.
Does anybody remember the Chris Rock video from a few years back called "Head of State?" It wasn't much of a critical success, but I thought it was a worthwhile way to spend 90 minutes. Towards the end, there is a scene that takes place in California as it's announced how well Chris Rock's character is doing in the polls... of course the scene is ridiculously over the top, but I could see the same kind of thought being a popular one if a Black candidate ever saw the possibility of winning the presidency. - meanfish, on 10/12/2007, -1/+9As someone who lives in the South and grew up in Illinois, I have to bring up the following points:
1.) Not everyone in the South is a white racist prick.
2.) There are in fact a lot of black people in the South.
Chances are, black people will cast their vote for a black person if the can. Likewise, anti-black-president types will vote for the republicans. Of course, they likely would have voted for republicans anyway simply because I suspect there is a large degree of overlap between the anti-black and anti-gay groups.
So what we end up with is this: a group that may not have made it to the polls (many black people) does so this time, while a group of intolerant hicks also makes it to the polls (this group always seems to be there anyway). This is likely a net gain for the Dems, even in the South. Especially knowing that he's a moderate. - fredricko, on 10/12/2007, -2/+10Who cares if he used cocaine/marijuana in the past. I think it's telling that he admitted it without anyone else having to dig into his past to find out. It's the kind of honesty that we need in the White House.
- Teazo, on 10/12/2007, -1/+9How about SOME are really that stupid, please do not lump us all together as Jerry Springer fans.
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