Just thought I’d pass this along. I got it from a friend who’s mom lives in Mississippi:
Why do we have to assume Obama loss (if that is what is in the cards) is due to racism?
Well, I’m not sure who I’m voting for this November. Either McCain or Obama. Obama’s biggest “negative”, in my book at this time, is lack of executive experience.
Also those numbers reflect primary voters not national election voters. When Obama get’s the nod, expect those numbers to rise - I’ll even say - dramatically.
Experience he will grow and evolve with behind that desk in the oval office. My mind explodes with the possibilites when I think of a new, fresh, young guy like Obama in the oval office. I’ve never experienced it before in my 30-something life, so I guess I’m naturally excited.
OK, correct me if I’m wrong here, but when people say “executive experience” aren’t they usually talking about the Governorship or President? Someone with “executive experience” has experience being the head guy and running the show.
In which case, where is McCain’s “executive experience?” He’s been one of 435 representatives and one of 100 senators. When has HE ever run the show? I’m honestly not seeing where this “executive experience” that somehow elevates McCain or Hillary to a better position than Obama is coming from?
Someone help me out here.
I myself don’t think many people base their opinion of Obama on race… at least not people who are ever, ever going to vote for a Democrat for president anyway.
“Restricted”, no. Much more weighted towards one end, yes. The white racist vote is heavily concentrated in the Republican Party; it’s an important part of their base. I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s enough to defeat Obama in the end.
As for the Democrats, I suspect that any racist dislike of Obama is largely negated by sexist dislike of Hillary. And both impulses are less strong in the Democrats, anyway.
As for Obama ending up or even being viable as a Presidential canididate meaning that racism is dead or dying, I’m afraid not. The standards and treatment given to the elite in a society have little connection to how the vast majority of the population is treated or regarded. Historically, look at all the highly sexist societies with powerful, respected queens, for example; her power, respect and privilege didn’t do the average woman any good or get her more respect or rights.
He can be, and he will be. I don’t think that means racism is dead. I just think it means racism isn’t winning anymore.
Edit expired; I meant to say “As for Obama ending up President or even being viable as a Presidential candidate meaning that racism is dead or dying, I’m afraid not.” He’s already the second, after all. And I forgot to spellcheck.
OK, I’ll put this here. Does anyone think the constant lauding of Obama as “a good orator” is kind of like saying a Black quarterback is “athletic”?
From someone who also lives in Mississippi, I assure you that those who aren’t ready to elect a black President aren’t ready to elect a woman President, either.
However, times are changing here and I think many will be surprised when our turn finally drags around to see just how many people ARE ready to elect a black or woman President.
I suspect taht there are a lot of Hillary supporters who claim they will vote for Mccain over Obama and there are a lot of Obama supporters who claim they will vote for McCain over Hillary. The numbers will change in favor of the Democrats after we nominate a candidate (unless someone uses dirty tricks to get the nomination).
I think a lot of people give Hillary credit for time served in the Arkansas governor’s mansion and the whtie house because she did more than just sleep with the governor and president. I think she gets too much credit but it better than nothing.
Shrug Only Huckabee (of the current candidates) was a former Governor.
McCain was the C.O. of VA-174 (a training squadron in NAS Cecil Field, then the largest attack squadron in the Navy) in 1975 or so. According to Wiki, under his command, the unit went from a “mediocre” unit to one that won its first Meritorious Unit Commendation in it’s 30 year history.