Comments on: Mama Obama

By: PAM

PAM — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 17:26:52 +0000

I hope those who have voted for, and have gotten the greatest B.S.er of all times elected to the White House, don’t regret their mistake in the long run. He never committed to anything, all the while he ran for the office. Taking everything that all of the other candidates committed to and (turning them inside out) but NEVER said that he would correct , this or that or do this or that; just that “I’ts Time for a Change”. WHAT CHANGE ? He let and still lets the media, refer to him as “AFERICAN AMERICAN”, and yet, he is half WHITE, what else is he trying to let slip under the rug. His past isn’t too clear, his lack of present in the senate, his lack of ” where was he for 2 years “after college”. What experience does he (NOT) have to offer this great country,WHAT ? I hope his wife is finally PROUD to be an “AMERICAN”. And telling the children of this GREAT COUNTRY that they don’t have to put in a uniform (to protect or represent it), how dare her. Don’t take this country for granted, Michele, wake up, we need our MEN & WOMEN to Protect you and your FAMILY, as well as all of us, don’t forget it, Michele. If I missed spelled your name, I can GHANGE it, if need be.

By: Tom

Tom — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:01:52 +0000

Melanie said: “I personally think biracial people “throw” the african american card out when its beneficial to them.”

You are absolutely correct, and this is exactly the point I was making.

After all, you don’t hear anything about Bob Barr being the “first African American” Libertarian candidate… Unlike Mr. Obama, Mr. Barr is running only on the issues. Yes, this does mean that he will finish a distant third, but I’d rather vote for someone with core beliefs than someone who changes day-to-day, depending upon which way the wind is blowing.

By: Melanie

Melanie — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 02:05:09 +0000

P.s. I’ve often wondered what halle’s white mother (and obamas too) thought about her classifying herself as an african american. Sorry about the spelling & grammatical errors. Typing on a cell sucks but i had to voice my opinion.

By: Melanie

Melanie — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 01:54:05 +0000

Excellent post! Rob & i were just discussing this exact issue today and we both pretty much share your views. It reminds me of when halle berry won her oscar and “everyone” touted her as the first african american woman to win an oscar (not true btw… I dont have the resources to look up that exact info right now but i believe butterfly mcqueen won one & so did whoopie goldberg). I always thought it was funny that no one ever mentioned her white mother. Also, correct me if im wrong, but i thought if you had one black parent and one white you were considered biracial. I know that my white friend who is married to someone black is adament about making sure her kids are “classified” as biracial and not white or african american. I personally think biracial people “throw” the african american card out when its beneficial to them. Wait… Isn’t that a form of racism? Btw, halle berry was also raised by a single white mother after her black father left them.

By: melaney

melaney — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 01:12:25 +0000

isn’t that the whole question of race to begin with? black is the color of his skin. that’s it. but the same color of people have been discriminated against since the beginning of this country. they are only just dark skinned, too. obama is, in fact, black. his skin is dark. he is black. if a white man were raised by his black mother in a black neighborhood in the bronx would you say he is black, too? didn’t think so. what, exactly, is the point of this article? it is definitely a good thing to have a mixed race candidate. there is no question about it.

By: Tom

Tom — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 23:16:40 +0000

EternalSkySoldier said: “I was almost willing to see if you had a valid point until your snide little “typical” quip about Obama’s parents splitting up. It’s crap like that that’s makes race continue to be a factor.”

No, it’s FACTS like that which “make race continue to be a factor”.

In 2006, 23% of all white children lived in single-parent homes.
In 2006, 65% of all black children lived in single-parent homes.

65% = approx 2/3 = “typical”.

That’s the “change” Obama should be shooting for.

Data Source: Population Reference Bureau, analysis of data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000 Supplementary Survey, 2001 Supplementary Survey, 2002 through 2006 American Community Survey.

By: EternalSkySoldier

EternalSkySoldier — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 22:14:54 +0000

I was almost willing to see if you had a valid point until your snide little “typical” quip about Obama’s parents splitting up. It’s crap like that that’s makes race continue to be a factor. As if only black men leave divorce their wives. Patently ridiculous since over half of all U.S. marriages end in divorce. But the fact of the matter is, is that in this race obsessed country WHITES were the ones who were absolutely adamant in their classifying anyone one with “one drop” of black blood as black. Now you want to cry about the rules that whites made. Also the very fact that he obviously looks black and would appear to be 100% per cent black to someone who doesn’t know his parentage is also a factor. While you claim to not be a racist ( and then you pull the standard tired but I like other black candidates crap, sounds like the old I’m not prejudiced some of my best friends are {insert group here} defense) hundreds of thousands have PUBLICLY said they will NOT vote for a black man. So instead of whining about why are blacks so proud of a black candidate who is half white, you would be better served by asking why so many whites see a half black person as only black.

By: Tom

Tom — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 22:07:04 +0000

Eddie said: “However, there is still a significant portion however who refuse to vote for Obama simply because he is black. What’s significant? I have no idea.”

A number that is somewhat less than those who are voting for him simply because of his race.

By: Eddie

Eddie — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:48:34 +0000

Thank you for completely missing the point. While race is not a reason to choose Obama, many have somehow come to the conclusion that winning the nomination is based solely on him being black (e.g. Ferraro). This obviously ignores the 232 year history of this country where every single president has been a white male. Not only that, but every single major party candidate for president has been a white male. What’s more amazing is that it wasn’t until 40 years ago that this country acknowledged that blacks should be treated as equals. Some states had laws banning interracial marriages up until 1967.
We would all love to have a race-blind country, but we’re not there yet. Most in this country who don’t vote for Obama do so because of disagreements with his policies or questions about his leadership. However, there is still a significant portion however who refuse to vote for Obama simply because he is black. What’s significant? I have no idea. Just remember that African Americans make up about 13% of the population, yet somehow, this minority is “stealing the election”.