tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13073631.post8171886334777190959..comments2024-01-04T07:21:18.243-05:00Comments on John In Carolina: JinC Commenters, Obama & "the Wright stuff" listUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13073631.post-63206298644567357912008-05-01T08:44:00.000-04:002008-05-01T08:44:00.000-04:00John,You asked: "I'll grant there are some Whites...John,<BR/>You asked: "I'll grant there are some Whites who wouldn't vote for a Black candidate under any circumstances.<BR/><BR/>Will Redmountain explain how that differs from the monolithic Black support for Mr. Obama?"<BR/><BR/> Over the last 5 elections the democratic candidate has received roughly 85%-90% of the black vote. That includes HRC's husband who is, despite rumors, white. Obama, being both a democrat and black is going to get a lot of black votes. HRC, along with her Wild Bill husband, has done a lot to alienate the black community with their attacks and race baiting comments. Clearly they resent the support that Obama has received. Those in the black community that I have spoken to or exchanged messages with also resent the attacks on the historically black church via Rev. Wright. They feel that the man's flaws are overplayed while the former pastor and his church's good works get no play at all. They feel that Obama is being punished for his church and his pastor, with no attempt at fairness or understanding. Many in this group also feel that Clinton is using this issue to either steal the nomination or set up things so Obama can't win and she can run against McCain in 2012.<BR/><BR/>As far as white voters, Obama has a decent core of support on the democratic side. The attacks against Obama are designed to promote distrust of Obama by questioning his patriotism and his character. Sure, there are some that have said Obama is the leader of a black conspiracy to obtain power or a hidden radical muslim supporter but my belief is that few Americans actually believe that to be the case. My feeling is that the attacks on Obama are not designed to get people to dislike him because he is black. Instead they are designed to get people to think that he dislikes white people and therefore they have something to fear from him.<BR/><BR/>These attacks have eroded some of the support Obama has received among those who had some doubts about him but still felt he was the best choice. On the republican side you have people like Rush urging republicans to vote for HRC in the democratic primaries. They simply want the democrats to keep hurting each other. It is obvious that they feel Obama has a better chance than HRC.<BR/><BR/>Obama is the first 'black' candidate to have enough support among whites to have a legit chance of winning. That says something to me about this country and the progress made over the last few decades.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13073631.post-50161461474873320592008-04-30T23:51:00.000-04:002008-04-30T23:51:00.000-04:00IMO, Rev. Wright is a hate-filled whack-job. If yo...IMO, Rev. Wright is a hate-filled whack-job. If you watched him Monday, he rendered Obama’s so-called memorable speeches as sorry attempts to placate voters. <BR/><BR/>I now see Obama as just another pandering politician dancing as fast as he can. Obama tossed Wright under the bus with grandma, the racist, and we are suppose to think this ends the Wright saga? <BR/><BR/>At least we can put the word, ‘Snippets’ to rest. Wasn’t it just last week we were taking Rev. W.’s words out of context, and watching the racist “Fix News?” <BR/><BR/>This is yet another slate of Tweedle-dum and Tweedle-dum-er. <BR/>I am disgusted with all Washington politicians.<BR/><BR/>Also, HRC did a good interview with Bill O'Reilly. That also influenced my final decision.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13073631.post-7973944888374345262008-04-30T23:12:00.000-04:002008-04-30T23:12:00.000-04:00I am so sad to see the KC Johnson continues to adv...I am so sad to see the KC Johnson continues to advocate for Obama. In the Lacrosse hoax that brought so many of us together from such diverse backgrounds, KC stood out like a well thumb in a sick academic world.<BR/><BR/>Meanwhile, over at Liestoppers, there is a prevailing question as to whether that blogsite was hacked because so many bloggers were "eating Obama's Lunch". And why not? After all, we ARE about being LIE STOPPERS><BR/><BR/>So be careful JinC. The stakes are getting highers for those who advocate for integrity that is racially and gender neutral.<BR/><BR/>This website has held out for hard questions and hard answers. You are admired by many, feared by some, and probably hated by others. <BR/><BR/>Good company with the prophets and some other good folks.<BR/><BR/>thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13073631.post-68325200568045747362008-04-30T20:18:00.000-04:002008-04-30T20:18:00.000-04:00Among other things, I'd like to hear OB apologize ...Among other things, I'd like to hear OB apologize to his grandmother.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13073631.post-79802403523091935442008-04-30T19:59:00.000-04:002008-04-30T19:59:00.000-04:00Know anything about Liestoppers yet??Know anything about Liestoppers yet??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com