livendive 8 #26 April 5, 2012 QuoteQuoteQuoteIn short, they vote for him mainly becasue he's black. Same with Obama. Wow, the fact that you think that is pretty sad. Is that also why they voted for Kerry, and Clinton, and Dukakis? Blues, Dave You *are* aware of the increased amount of black voters for the 2008 election, right? The fact that Obama motivated the black vote does not mean they only voted for him because he's black. DC picked Obama over McCain because he's a (D), just like Texas went to McCain because he's an (R). Sure, there are likely some people who voted him solely on the basis of his color, but there are also some who didn't vote for him solely on the basis of his color. I suspect both are trifling minorities who most certainly didn't affect the outcome. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #27 April 5, 2012 Can you explain why DC has never had anything but a black Mayor? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #28 April 5, 2012 I find it hilarious that a black man can become president in a country that's sooooo racist...it's all in your heads people. Quit living in the past. Just let the rest of racism die with old age instead of creating new boogeymen...Your secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wlsc 0 #29 April 5, 2012 QuoteI find it hilarious that a black man can become president in a country that's sooooo racist...it's all in your heads people. Quit living in the past. Just let the rest of racism die with old age instead of creating new boogeymen... Obama is also white. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #30 April 5, 2012 QuoteCan you explain why DC has never had anything but a black Mayor? Can you explain why DC has never had anything but a Democrat Mayor? How about why DC has never gone for a Republican President? I'm not arguing with your contention that they prefer black candidates, I'm arguing that Obama would have won DC just as easily if he was white or asian or hispanic, by virtue of that (D). Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #31 April 5, 2012 QuoteQuoteI find it hilarious that a black man can become president in a country that's sooooo racist...it's all in your heads people. Quit living in the past. Just let the rest of racism die with old age instead of creating new boogeymen... Obama is also white. Ya, if you burn off a couple layers of skin...in that case, ALL black people are white!Your secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wlsc 0 #32 April 5, 2012 QuoteQuoteQuoteI find it hilarious that a black man can become president in a country that's sooooo racist...it's all in your heads people. Quit living in the past. Just let the rest of racism die with old age instead of creating new boogeymen... Obama is also white. Ya, if you burn off a couple layers of skin... So you only see a black man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #33 April 5, 2012 QuoteQuoteCan you explain why DC has never had anything but a black Mayor? Can you explain why DC has never had anything but a Democrat Mayor? How about why DC has never gone for a Republican President? I'm not arguing with your contention that they prefer black candidates, I'm arguing that Obama would have won DC just as easily if he was white or asian or hispanic, by virtue of that (D). Blues, Dave Why did Obama win overwhelmingly over Hillary Clinton in DC? 75.33% to 23.77%? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #34 April 5, 2012 QuoteQuoteQuoteCan you explain why DC has never had anything but a black Mayor? Can you explain why DC has never had anything but a Democrat Mayor? How about why DC has never gone for a Republican President? I'm not arguing with your contention that they prefer black candidates, I'm arguing that Obama would have won DC just as easily if he was white or asian or hispanic, by virtue of that (D). Blues, Dave Why did Obama win overwhelmingly over Hillary Clinton in DC? 75.33% to 23.77%? For the same reason he beat her in Idaho, 79.5% to 17.2% Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #35 April 5, 2012 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI find it hilarious that a black man can become president in a country that's sooooo racist...it's all in your heads people. Quit living in the past. Just let the rest of racism die with old age instead of creating new boogeymen... Obama is also white. Ya, if you burn off a couple layers of skin... So you only see a black man. I see a man with brown skin...I'm not color blind, nor do I intend to walk around with a shit eating grin as if I don't recognize our differences, if any...Your secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wlsc 0 #36 April 5, 2012 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI find it hilarious that a black man can become president in a country that's sooooo racist...it's all in your heads people. Quit living in the past. Just let the rest of racism die with old age instead of creating new boogeymen... Obama is also white. Ya, if you burn off a couple layers of skin... So you only see a black man. I see a man with brown skin...I'm not color blind, nor do I intend to walk around with a shit eating grin as if I don't recognize our differences, if any... So no grinning if the 'other' color comes by. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #37 April 5, 2012 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI find it hilarious that a black man can become president in a country that's sooooo racist...it's all in your heads people. Quit living in the past. Just let the rest of racism die with old age instead of creating new boogeymen... Obama is also white. Ya, if you burn off a couple layers of skin... So you only see a black man. I see a man with brown skin...I'm not color blind, nor do I intend to walk around with a shit eating grin as if I don't recognize our differences, if any... So no grinning if the 'other' color comes by. When you come to Detroit, look me me up...I'll show you the reality the Urban life. If I'm having a cook out with a bunch of brothers, trust me...we ain't gonna be eatin' fish and grilled asparagus.Your secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #38 April 5, 2012 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteCan you explain why DC has never had anything but a black Mayor? Can you explain why DC has never had anything but a Democrat Mayor? How about why DC has never gone for a Republican President? I'm not arguing with your contention that they prefer black candidates, I'm arguing that Obama would have won DC just as easily if he was white or asian or hispanic, by virtue of that (D). Blues, Dave Why did Obama win overwhelmingly over Hillary Clinton in DC? 75.33% to 23.77%? For the same reason he beat her in Idaho, 79.5% to 17.2% Blues, Dave Because by May 2008 Obama had the election pretty well locked up. Same reason Romney will win the rest of the Republican primaries by larger margins. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #39 April 5, 2012 Quote In a broadcast exclusive, we reveal the name of the police officer who allegedly killed 68-year-old Kenneth Chamberlain, the retired African-American Marine who was shot dead in his own home in White Plains, New York, I live just outside of White Plains, New York. Know many cops in this area. The African-American Marine was crazy. He spent prolonged hours screaming, including threatening to kill himself. This had been going on for a long time. Cops had been to his residence many, many times. This incident happened four months ago. The African-American Marine came at the cops with a hatchet after the cops took the doors off the hinge, which they did after an hour of asking him to open the door so they could actually see how he was doing. This case has already been reviewed, and deemed justified. Wonder why you're not hearing this in the media?We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #40 April 5, 2012 QuoteWonder why you're not hearing this in the media? Because alternet doesn't deal in fact?Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #41 April 5, 2012 Quote The fact that Obama motivated the black vote does not mean they only voted for him because he's black. DC picked Obama over McCain because he's a (D), just like Texas went to McCain because he's an (R). Sure, there are likely some people who voted him solely on the basis of his color, but there are also some who didn't vote for him solely on the basis of his color. I suspect both are trifling minorities who most certainly didn't affect the outcome. It's hard to ignore the dramatic jump in participation by the black electorate. It would be no different than if a Greek candidate got 200% of the greek vote, but you can't deny the driving cause. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #42 April 5, 2012 QuoteQuoteWonder why you're not hearing this in the media? Because alternet doesn't deal in fact? I thought it was against the rules to create new screen names and continue trolling after being banned for trolling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #43 April 6, 2012 QuoteI'm arguing that Obama would have won DC just as easily if he was white or asian or hispanic, by virtue of that IMO, that isn't correct. You give more credit than is due. Racism is good business for the Sharptons and Jacksons of the world. Maybe the black populace has forgotten MLK. Maybe not. Many people want equal but separate. MLK didn't see things that way.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #44 April 6, 2012 QuoteQuoteWonder why you're not hearing this in the media? Because alternet doesn't deal in fact? If wlsc wants fact, then gettin' pegged by the popo in the hood is just a numbers game...the game itself will hold you back. Thievery Corporation - The Numbers Game http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xAJVri2a1U&feature=results_main&playnext=1&list=PL0601E4F89CC6A038Your secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #45 April 6, 2012 QuoteQuoteI'm arguing that Obama would have won DC just as easily if he was white or asian or hispanic, by virtue of that IMO, that isn't correct. You give more credit than is due. Racism is good business for the Sharptons and Jacksons of the world. Maybe the black populace has forgotten MLK. Maybe not. Many people want equal but separate. MLK didn't see things that way. Personally, I think MLK is turning in his grave...never did blacks have this much opportunity...and it seems as though they just want to squander it - throw in the towel on city life, give up and hide behind the race card...true.Your secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wlsc 0 #46 April 6, 2012 QuotePersonally, I think MLK is turning in his grave...never did blacks have this much opportunity...and it seems as though they just want to squander it - throw in the towel on city life, give up and hide behind the race card...true. So your advice is for everyone to leave racism behind. But it's ok to say this sort of racial tripe about blacks. Take a look in the mirror man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #47 April 6, 2012 QuoteSo your advice is for everyone to leave racism behind.. Say! Not a bad idea! Not a bad idea at all. Ummmm...it all starts from home.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #48 April 6, 2012 Quote Ummmm...it all starts from home. And aunts and uncles. It's the basis for one's culture, and subsequent behavior in life. All cultures aren't equal in their expectations of themselves, and how they relate to others. Common misconception by liberals.We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,027 #49 April 6, 2012 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI find it hilarious that a black man can become president in a country that's sooooo racist...it's all in your heads people. Quit living in the past. Just let the rest of racism die with old age instead of creating new boogeymen... Obama is also white. Ya, if you burn off a couple layers of skin... So you only see a black man. I see a man with brown skin...I'm not color blind, nor do I intend to walk around with a shit eating grin as if I don't recognize our differences, if any... So no grinning if the 'other' color comes by. When you come to Detroit, look me me up...I'll show you the reality the Urban life. If I'm having a cook out with a bunch of brothers, trust me...we ain't gonna be eatin' fish and grilled asparagus. What's wrong with fish and asparagus?... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #50 April 6, 2012 Quote What's wrong with fish and asparagus? I used to cook soul food back in the D and those weren't on the the menu... The black dudes would come in and say, "ah shit, look at that crazy ass white boy fixin' up the soul food, we in trouble now..." sigh, I miss that job...blacks could always make me laugh in a way that white people never could. I always loved workin' with ghetto ass black people - funny shit. If you guys ever get a chance, watch "The Wiener's Circle" on Tru Tv...I love that show. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzXP8h_KHCA Your secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
