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Have Race Relations Improved During Obama's presidency?

zbacku 2012/07/30 03:20:14
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  • *Mahogany Goddess of P.H.A.E.T 2012/07/30 04:26:40 (edited)
    No.
    *Mahogany Goddess of P.H.A.E.T
    +24
    People will always blame others; if race relations have gotten worse, it's because people allowed it to. No one can make you hate another ethnic group but yourself, but I guess self accountability has flown out the window.

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  • Dave 2012/07/31 04:48:21
    No.
    Dave
    I don't think Obama is to blame. I think it's brought out the ugly part of White people. Maybe it's been repressed - but I have heard a lot more slams against Obama by Whites. Maybe it's the Right Wingnut media that feeds the hatred for him with their crazy stories. We went through eight years of hell with W and I don't recall the outcry being as ugly and silly as with Obama.
  • zbacku Dave 2012/07/31 22:34:46
    zbacku
    NO. Obama does nothing wrong, He only had his DOJ throw out a voter intimidation case because the ones doing the intimidation were BLACK PANTHERS.
  • Dave zbacku 2012/08/04 19:54:55
    Dave
    I rest my case. Black panthers? lol
  • zbacku Dave 2012/08/04 22:24:28
    zbacku
    Thanks for proving my case.
  • Vision of Verve 2012/07/30 23:35:17
  • KarenInKenoshaWisconsin 2012/07/30 23:27:54
    Yes.
    KarenInKenoshaWisconsin
    Nothing like some people bringing their bigotry out in full force to cause the pendulum to swing yet again (inspired many to strive towards equality all the more).
  • zbacku KarenIn... 2012/07/31 02:21:51
    zbacku
    +1
    So, just why has Obama set up by Executive Order policies that give African Americans special treatment in school???????????????????????...
  • strawberry zbacku 2012/07/31 22:16:00
    strawberry
    Because they need extra help learning.
  • zbacku strawberry 2012/08/04 22:25:17
    zbacku
    Now that is a racist statement.
  • strawberry 2012/07/30 22:59:33
    Yes.
    strawberry
    Race relations are worse but not because of President Obama. African Americans have become more racist since Obama became President, with help from Al Sharpton. They call Obama the first U.S. Black President. Obama is not 100% black. Obama did not have two black parents. Obama had a white mother and white ancestry also. In fact they were more influential in Obama's life. Obama is not direct African American ancestry either. Obama's ancestry is direct African. Obama does not come from African American slave ancestry. It is time the media and all Americans just call President Obama America's President.
  • zbacku strawberry 2012/07/31 02:22:53
    zbacku
    Still, Obama is given a pass. No responsibly for him.
  • registeredNYer 2012/07/30 20:33:01
    Call The EMS, I Think I Just Split My Spleen.
    registeredNYer
    +1
    I guess seeing a member of any race other than white, in what is probably the most powerful position on the planet has made the racist absolutely bonkers. They simply can no longer sit quietly and think themselves superior. Without the symbolism of the POTUS. I for 1 being an american cannot help but antagonize these people. "You mad bro?" hahahahaha
  • strawberry registe... 2012/07/30 23:21:30
    strawberry
    President Obama is not 100% black. Obama did have a white mother, comes from white ancestry who mainly influenced his upbringing. African Americans went bonkers when Obama was elected instead of just accepting him as the U.S. President. Obama did not have two African American parents, in fact Obama's ancestry is directly from Africa not African American slavery. Let's just call Obama the United States President.
  • registe... strawberry 2012/07/31 02:50:41
    registeredNYer
    I'll call him whatever I want, you can do the same. If you want to say he's not black that’s fine with me but, I recall his need for a speech on race during his 08 campaign. I've never heard any other President give such a dissertation. I never said anything about him being black btw. You pointed out he is of mixed heritage. Most of the people I know with 1 black parent tend to lean more toward the minority side of their lineage. Who knows why, maybe I'll ask my friend about that.
    As far as Black people going bonkers I personally have still not fully recovered blubebbty, blubebbty, blubebbty, blubebbty.
    But seriously lets be clear. We the dark skinned Americans whom many like to Identify with Africa even though I’ve never been there, are going to claim the President. He is and will always be a Blackman.
  • Cleaver62 2012/07/30 19:51:19
    No.
    Cleaver62
    +1
    I am not sure. It seems that the racist Republicans and Tea Party members are even more divisive now then before the election. I don't think they are very happy that a black man is occupying their White House.
  • strawberry Cleaver62 2012/07/30 23:27:11
    strawberry
    +1
    Most likely true. Just remember President Obama has White ancestry also. It is time to stop calling Obama the first Black American President. He is not. If Obama had two African American parents then he would be the first Black U.S. President. Obama is not even from African American ancestry.
  • Cleaver62 strawberry 2012/07/31 21:15:06
    Cleaver62
    So we should tell all the racist voters out there to vote for the white part of Obama and ignore the black part.

    In America you are judged by your skin color. He can not avoid the fact the he isn't white and too many people only see and know that.
  • zbacku Cleaver62 2012/07/31 02:24:18
    zbacku
    We are not to cool with the idea that a Marxist is in the White House. Hey, he disagrees with everything I believe, is he a racist???????????????? Guess not.
  • Cleaver62 zbacku 2012/07/31 21:16:17
    Cleaver62
    The current President of the United States is not a Marxist but he is black. So why don't you like him again?
  • zbacku Cleaver62 2012/08/01 22:42:38
    zbacku
    Because he is a Marxist and is destroying America.
  • Cleaver62 zbacku 2012/08/02 22:52:47
    Cleaver62
    You are obviously more stupid than the average neocon if you really believe Obama is Marxist. Do you even have a clue what that word means? Why don't you look it up and then try to tell me what Obama has done that is Marxist. Until then, get back on your meds and continue your therapy.
  • zbacku Cleaver62 2012/08/04 22:27:02
    zbacku
    Read his book. Or do you read. Everything about him and his history tells the World that at best he is a Socialist. obama looks to his marxist teachers
  • Seriously Folks 2012/07/30 19:43:47
    No.
    Seriously Folks
    +1
    There was a lot of hope in the Country that Race Relations were better with the Election of the President. However, we are now finding out that the Republican Party decided on Day One that they were going to block his Agenda, no matter if it meant the Country would suffer for their NON-GOVERNANCE as long as he is President.

    My questions to this Soda Head Universe:

    What do you call it when for the time in Modern Time that a Congressman would call the President a "lie" on National TV? Are we in a Parliamentary System?

    What does it mean when Romney, and some Republican Congressional Leaders use terms that "He does not understand America" , He does not get what being an American means", He does not understand Anglo-Saxton relations", Federal Sitting Judge on the Beach putting his professional career on the line to send out racist emails calling the President and his Parents monkeys.

    The attacks on where he was born, Hawaii suddenly not a recognized State of the U. S., Mike Huckabee used the terms that he had Mau Mau Tendencies, Newt called him a Socialist, Nazi taking country back to Hitler, Stalin Era. 1/2 of the Low Information voters these people appeal too don't even understand those terms. They just recognize the DOG WHISTLE ASPECT of such words.

    Total Disrespect...



    There was a lot of hope in the Country that Race Relations were better with the Election of the President. However, we are now finding out that the Republican Party decided on Day One that they were going to block his Agenda, no matter if it meant the Country would suffer for their NON-GOVERNANCE as long as he is President.

    My questions to this Soda Head Universe:

    What do you call it when for the time in Modern Time that a Congressman would call the President a "lie" on National TV? Are we in a Parliamentary System?

    What does it mean when Romney, and some Republican Congressional Leaders use terms that "He does not understand America" , He does not get what being an American means", He does not understand Anglo-Saxton relations", Federal Sitting Judge on the Beach putting his professional career on the line to send out racist emails calling the President and his Parents monkeys.

    The attacks on where he was born, Hawaii suddenly not a recognized State of the U. S., Mike Huckabee used the terms that he had Mau Mau Tendencies, Newt called him a Socialist, Nazi taking country back to Hitler, Stalin Era. 1/2 of the Low Information voters these people appeal too don't even understand those terms. They just recognize the DOG WHISTLE ASPECT of such words.

    Total Disrespect when he is overseas representing this Country. Mitt is over in Israel saying he would back them in attacking Iran. Insulting the Palestinians. WOULD you call what Mitt is doing UNDERMINING the Secretary of State and the President's Foreign Policy? Something TOTALLY UNHEARD OF FOR WHITE PRESIDENTS.

    We won't mention all of the Republican ADS and billboards advocating VIOLENCE AGAINST THIS PRESIDENT. The Republican Congress is willing to do all kinds of Damage to the Country Economically to PAVE THE ROAD for Mitt, who says 'YOU PEOPLE" ARE NOT GOING to get anymore information out of him on "off shoring" his money and Taxes. Just vote me in as President, I am much better than the current Guy, because I am a "job Creator". WHERE ARE THE JOBS? Taxes are lower than they have ever been for the Job Creators, so again, WHERE ARE THE JOBS?

    So, I ask what type of attacks would you call these? Total Disrespect and DAMAGE for the Office of the Presidency or just plain old HATRED for the man personally? It can't be his policies, because if you are honest with yourself, HIS POLICIES brought the Country back from the BRINK! Republicans in Congress are CONTINUING TO OBSTRUCT any Progress to Improve the Economy.
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  • Kingarthurup 2012/07/30 18:57:47
    No.
    Kingarthurup
    ???? 2 voted yes???...LOL
  • bigfoot 2012/07/30 18:43:03 (edited)
    No.
    bigfoot
    +1
    Race relations have made outstanding strides over the last 30 to 40 years.this has been due to progressive thinking on the part of the younger generations.Republican/Conser... Party thirst for power and government control at any cost,opened the Cess Pool of Hate and legitimized Racism and Bigotry.the Confederacy was intended to be a White Supremist Country.a mirror image of old South Africa and Rhodesia.the Republicans fully aware of the souths history of racism,created in the Nixon[R] years,what they called the Southern Strategy.from Nixon to Reagan to Bush2, the Republicans created decks upon decks of double sided Race Cards.using their Rove Created Strategy of accusing your adversary of the very Crimes you are committing.Republicans always prefaced their racial attacks by accusing Liberals and others of Playing the Race Card.when in truth the whole Republican Get Out the Vote Agenda is built on Racist Derogatory Historical Code Words and Dog Whistles.the Birth Certificate Issue,Mitt's Obama doesn't understand our Anglo-Saxon heritage,the overall disrespect shown him by R Congress etc.the ignorant,racist base of the Republican Party has slowed racial progress.thereby ,only delaying their defeat.the Republican Base of Bigots are so out of touch,they don't understand the stru...
    Race relations have made outstanding strides over the last 30 to 40 years.this has been due to progressive thinking on the part of the younger generations.Republican/Conser... Party thirst for power and government control at any cost,opened the Cess Pool of Hate and legitimized Racism and Bigotry.the Confederacy was intended to be a White Supremist Country.a mirror image of old South Africa and Rhodesia.the Republicans fully aware of the souths history of racism,created in the Nixon[R] years,what they called the Southern Strategy.from Nixon to Reagan to Bush2, the Republicans created decks upon decks of double sided Race Cards.using their Rove Created Strategy of accusing your adversary of the very Crimes you are committing.Republicans always prefaced their racial attacks by accusing Liberals and others of Playing the Race Card.when in truth the whole Republican Get Out the Vote Agenda is built on Racist Derogatory Historical Code Words and Dog Whistles.the Birth Certificate Issue,Mitt's Obama doesn't understand our Anglo-Saxon heritage,the overall disrespect shown him by R Congress etc.the ignorant,racist base of the Republican Party has slowed racial progress.thereby ,only delaying their defeat.the Republican Base of Bigots are so out of touch,they don't understand the struggle is no longer between Black and White.the Latinoes where every skin color imaginable is represented in one family is the fastest growing minority.they have political power and the vote. and are not welcome in the Republican Party.
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  • fudge35 2012/07/30 18:13:07 (edited)
    No.
    fudge35
    +1
    He seems to have brought out of the closet a lot right wing racist. I've never seen such an attack on a president, and most of it is out and out racism. The people that are not racist do not want to know they have racist in there party, so they go into denial.
  • bigfoot fudge35 2012/07/30 19:17:12 (edited)
    bigfoot
    +1
    the American Presidency was the Right Wing Racist last Hope and Symbol of Their White Supremest Thinking and Justification.now their Last Act of Desperation is to label him as the worst President.unfortunately,Reagan and Bush2 occupy that position.and no matter how they try,the truth prevails.
  • fudge35 bigfoot 2012/07/30 23:44:29
    fudge35
    I couldn't agree with you more!!
  • bigfoot fudge35 2012/07/31 17:59:35
    bigfoot
    thank you.unfortunately,hate blinds people to the fruth.
  • Swampdog 2012/07/30 17:57:00
    No.
    Swampdog
    Race relations have gotten worse under this piss ant president.And it's all his fault.
  • bigfoot Swampdog 2012/07/30 19:21:45
    bigfoot
    when were they better? under Jeff Davis?
  • Swampdog bigfoot 2012/07/31 01:16:22
    Swampdog
    The republicans freed the slaves, the democrats created the KKK in 1866. More Kool aid? Douglas Fredrick stated that he was so thankful for the republican party that he would die a republican.
  • bigfoot Swampdog 2012/07/31 18:27:01
    bigfoot
    the Republicans freed the slaves.so,you believe the same Republican Party of 2012,which consist of Religous,Racist, Gender and Anti- Science and Education Bigots are the same interlectual,moral,forward thinking individuals of the Republican Party of 1860's? once again a RWNJ demonstrates their depth of stupidity and ignorance of history. Democrats created the KKK.what schools and colleges taught that?all RWNJs do is spout and repeat nonsense they heard from other RWNJs without ever engaging their brain.Sad.and the RWNJs are a breath from running the country.
  • Swampdog bigfoot 2012/08/01 13:46:00
    Swampdog
    Have you rewritten history enough to satisfy your bigoted racist guilt? Truth escapes you doesn't it?
  • bigfoot Swampdog 2012/08/01 15:42:53
    bigfoot
    you have every opportunity right here to prove me wrong.your simplistic version of history is what found in comic books.written for a grade school child.until their mind matures enough to understand complex issues.state your case.
  • Swampdog bigfoot 2012/08/01 16:14:38
    Swampdog
    Who was behind the passing of the civil rights bills in the 1960's? It was the Republicans, the Democrats were against passing any laws that would give anyone "more rights". The parties haven't changed, the philosophy of self reliance is what the RWNJ's as you put it, are all about. The democrats are still the party of slave owners, they just use entitlements and government giveaways to keep people on the plantation. Your buddy Obigot in 2009 passed a law taxing tanning salons an additional 10%, how racist is that? His little friend Eric Holder will not prosecute the New Black panther party in Philadelphia for voter intimidation, even though it was televised. Ever hear of that one? Simplistic version of history? That's your venue pal, that and name calling. Research the KKK, don't trust me. You aren't going to hurt my feelings.
  • bigfoot Swampdog 2012/08/03 19:14:31
    bigfoot
    the Television showed all Three BP intimidaters.how about the hundreds of suit and tie Republican Bush Florida Supportersvoter intimidaters?do you know those Democratic /Dixiecrats of the 1960's ,who opposed the Civil Rights Bill joined Your Republican Party.and became the foundation of todays bigoted Republican Party? you don't have a clue about what your talking about.
  • Swampdog bigfoot 2012/08/04 14:21:52
    Swampdog
    Keep believing in the revisionist history the black pansy party, Louis Farafan, Jesse Jacksom and Al Sharpton and other black racist bigots keep shoving down your throat eventually you may crap it all out. The fact remains, the Republicans freed the slaves, the Democrats created the KKK. Therefore by association you are a racist, bigoted POS, you need to get a clue, just because you made a stupid decision don't blame me.
  • bigfoot Swampdog 2012/08/04 18:08:28
    bigfoot
    one of the most wonderful credits S.H. has is our Comments remain for the whole world to read.I am confident that your comments have earned you the distinction of being one of the Most Stupid and Ignorant people in the World.a True Representation of the Classic RWNJ.the Facts disprove just about Every Statement you have made.in spite of the In Your Face Facts You Persist,like a Stubborn child,like a RWNJ, to deny the Truth and insist on remaining ignorant.
  • Swampdog bigfoot 2012/08/04 18:17:22
    Swampdog
    Ignore the facts and name calling,brilliant. Where did you come up with that scathing response?

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