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Originally Posted by Silver Wing
Here's the thing... this is just one more case of "Do we vote for someone simply because he's black, and turn a blind eye to everything else?"
We've already talked about Obama's admitted drug abuse, we've talked about his *wife's* hate speech and anti-white views... now we have Obama's mentor and minister bellowing all kinds of hatred, and we're supposed to turn a blind eye to it because "it would make history to have a black president!"... but at what cost?
It really cracks me up, too, becuase Mr. Wright is completely unapologetic about his views. I mean, the whole exchange boils down to:
Wright: white man = devil
Media: "Obama supporter calls the white man the devil"
Obama: No, no, no, you heard him wrong.. his comments were taken out of context... oh, and it's time for Change!
Democratic party: That's right... he couldn't have meant that! Look! We're running a black guy and a woman for President! That's cool!
Wright: No, you all heard me right the first time, white man = devil.
Obama/Dems: D'oh! *egg on face* Ummm... we don't know him, he's not with us.
The more I read, the more I honestly think that an Obama administration would be one of the most divisive and destructive in American history. This guy has no plan or platform except "change!", which is meaningless to me. There are a lot of things that would constitute "change"; for example throwing out the constitution would be a big change. Doesn't mean we should do it. Tell me something concrete other than "it's time for change." Then look at the company he keeps - biggots and racists. And if he does get elected, and starts pushing his afro-centric agenda to "level the playing field", which has historically meant doling out hand-outs to certain minorities, who do you think is going to foot the bill for these entitlement programs? Stand by for massive tax increases. The simple fact is, you *are* judged by the company you keep, and Obama hasn't been keeping very good company. But by all means, let's pretend otherwise because it would be nifty to have a black president.
It's a load of crap is what it is. I think we should demand more from a potential president. This guy shouldn't even be in the running, and if he weren't a well-spoken black man, he wouldn't be.
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its funny because I completely 100% agree with 1/2 of what you said, and completely disagree with the other 1/2.
Obama has not listed what he plans to change, you are correct. All I hear is "Change, change, change," - well that's great, but what and how is what I would like to know.
I don't think it's "Do we vote just because the guy is black." Maybe i am just missing something here. But I would like to think his race has very little to do with it, and in fact, is working against him. because rather than seeing him as as just a candidate, people see him as a "black candidate.".
I am just amazed at the fact the Dems seem completely unable to bring a qualified and lovable candidate to the table. I am also appalled at H Clinton's attempts to sabotage Obama - thus sabotaging the entire Democratic party.
I really think this whole Rev Wright thing has been blown out of proportion, which is exactly why I haven't paid any attention to it. It's dirty, and downright wrong. I attended church, and my former pastor was accused of child molestation. Does that mean I associate with pedophiles and should be judged because of it?
the only thing I don't like about Obama, which is the same thing I don't like about any of the candidates, is the fact that they have no actual plans. They make empty promises for a better tomorrow with no actual plan as to how tomorrow is going to get better.
I don't care who comes into office. They will all be the same. This entire election reminds me of Lois Griffin and Mayor West Debating.