My instincts tell me not to post a comment here because of the personal attacks I see flowing back and forth between readers, but I’ll take that chance. As an Afican American, I find Hippy Pams comments, let’s just say, interesting. I don’t know where you live, but I’ve never heard one single Black person express the comments in your post. In fact, most of the Black people I’ve talked to express the exact opposite, myself included. Black people in my circle don’t believe much is going to change for Black people in America if Obama is elected. In fact, we question rather things will get worse for Blacks because every racist will blame Black people for all the ills of the country, especially if those ills increase. But what I find interesting is, how many White people in this country will vote against their own best interest, so as to avoid voting for a Black man. Even one that’s highly educated (by American Standard) and half white. Now I’m not sure if Hippy Pam is being sincere or she has been watching to many Boyz n DaHood movies, but she’s expressing a fear that some Whites may be feeling. The fact that “blue collor” workers, who’ve suffered the most from lost of jobs, homes, etc… would even consider voting for more of the same has me baffled. This act in and of itself proves just how myopic and illogical racism is. This act also shows that racim effects Whites as well as Blacks and it’s used by the media, politicians, and educational institutions in this country to control all our actions. Even if in our own best interest. There is a quote from a book by Dr. Carter G Woodson, titled “The Miseducation of The Negro” that states, “When you control a man’s thinking you do not have to worry about his actions. You do not have to tell him not to stand here or go yonder. He will find his “proper place” and will stay in it. You do not need to send him to the back door. He will go without being told. In fact, if there is no back door, he will cut one for his special benefit. His education makes it necessary.”

The race card, so to speak, is a difficult cultural hurdle that I think can only be overcome for Senator Obama if he has a truly united democratic party supporting him. In my opinion, it is essential that Hillary Clinton be on the ticket. Why? Recent surveys have revealed that only 50% of Senator Clinton’s supporters actually support Senator Obama, and that one in five, are now supporting Senator McCain.
Since I support no one in this thing, I think it is fair to ask: Do they really want to win this thing? For those who support Obama, it is time to wake up, the bell has wrung and you are in the damn ring. Arguing over issues or policy points will not cut it. Why the democrats argue over whether or not Clinton voters are democrats, the republicans will be wiping you off the floor. Are you so naive as to think a presidential election is about ideas? This is and has been, a personality pageant where one side advocates that their choice be adored, and/or the other reviled. The rules? There are none, just get to the weapons as soon as possible.

Racism in this country is still very strong.  People will completely vote against their self interests choosing an old white guy who will continue the policies that have caused millions of Americans to lose their homes, jobs, pensions, and health insurance.  The planet is in dire straits.  We are fighting foolish wars, wallowing in debt, literally driving ourselves to the brink of disaster, but at least we won’t have a black president.

Yes everyone has their own experiences, but that does not make Mr. Obama responsible for them.

That connection is supplied by you. Solely because you don’t take responsibility for yourself.

Of course the Neo Cons would love people to be afraid of Mr. Obama, nothing could be better for them.

That people are divided over theses issues is self evident from the responses to this post, and since the Republican party has always been a minority party, they cannot rule unless they divide first.

And of course what could be more divisive than our own darkest fears, and paranoia.

I suppose you could say I am racist towards your racism.

You continue to show your true colors and objectives Fadel. Your proposal to ethnically cleanse America of all white people so as to cause people to experience the horrors of such is alarming.

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Re: Fadel Abdallah, August 20 at 7:46 am #

“It takes a non-white American”

That is an overtly racist statement. Ignorant and nonsensical.
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Your knee-jerk reaction to what I said is a confirmation that you’re in denial and that, in fact, you’re the prototype of a a racist!

Thank you for quickly confirming my statements!

Let me tell you a little story about the good old U.S. of A. and its people. Not too many years ago, I retired from a solidly red state and moved to what I had been told was the bluest state in the nation. Thus I was somewhat taken back when a day or two after I moved into my new house, a woman came over, fore in her eyes. I was resting, but I got up, happy to meet someone in my new neighborhood. However, rather than introduce herself, she said something like “You’re from New York, aren’t you?” I assured her I was not. She had noticed my out-of-state license plate and drawn a swift but incorrect conclusion. Then she said in a tone whose meaning was unmistakable. “Well, you’re Jewish!” Though I laughed at this accusation, a chill ran down my spine. I told her I had been raised a Missouri Synod Lutheran. Earlier in the day I had trimmed some of the underbrush obscuring the boundary line between our yards, and she was threatening to sue because I had apparently cut a few branches from a couple of her trees which were hanging over my yard. I apologized and offered to pay any damages for my apparent oversight, but it was clear this would not satisfy her. Now if this is what white, supposedly liberal New Englanders are like, there is no way a good man like Obama can ever be elected in this country. The polls confirm this.

Re: Fadel Abdallah, August 20 at 7:46 am #

“It takes a non-white American”

That is an overtly racist statement. Ignorant and nonsensical.

The polls and campaign may want to frame this as a race issue but it probably has more to do with people still not knowing who this guy is and what “change” he is really referring to. Neither he nor his supporters can answer the question of what he intends to change and how. It’s a game of chance with this guy and many are simply not comfortable taking that leap.

If He continues to frame this as a race issue, it will be a race issue and He is forcing it to be one. Stick to the issues and stop playing for racial sympathy. He is just a much “white” as he is “black” but continues to play one over the other. It’s rather disgusting.

Well, long time ago, since the early period of the primaries, using my gut feeling and a deep insight into the American reality, I came to the same assessment that this supposedly poll is showing.

Because most Americans lack the virtue of looking themselves closely in the mirror and exercising deep soul searching, they don’t realize how deeply entrenched racism is in their worldview. It takes a non-white American, who has been the victim of racism to see what they don’t see. I am one of such non-white European American.

Though I am not a strong supporter of Obama for several reasons I expressed in previous posts in the last few months, I would be the most happy if he wins this election; not so because he would miraculously solve the many moral, economic and political problems facing the homeland, but because, if he wins, it would be an indication that finally America is on its way of recovery from the moral disease of racism!

Hippy Pam, you must be a disinformation operative, do you work for the Republican National Committee, or Karl Rove?

NObama-as a person-[I do not care for ANY OF “THE CANDIDATES”]IS NOT THE ISSUE….I reiterate my earlier concerns….I HAVE HEARD COMMENTS MADE BY “BLACK AMERICANS”-young gangsta wannabees-posturing thugs walking around with their pit bulls-YES,even adults shopping at the stores-that are of concern TO ME..QUOTE “WHEN HE IS PRESIDENT-THINGS WILL CHANGE-WE WILL TAKE WHAT IS RIGHTFULLY OURS”-I heard some boys talking about getting their cousins GUNS and breaking in to a home owned by an OLDER LADY[yes-she is white]and they did not think any thing would happen to them because “THEY BROTHA GON BE DA HEAD MAN”-YOU CAN BET YOUR ASS I AM SCARED-I have lived in this neighborhood for 15 years and NEVER HEARD SUCH COMMENTS FROM MY NEIGHBOR HOOD KIDS-til lately-.........

I still look at this, despite mccain’s blundering campaign, that there is no sure winner. And like Anderson above/below, how could anyone want another 4 more years of w & dick?

Well, maybe they think that but that doesn’t mean they won’t vote for him anyway.

Because look at the other option. Four more years of Bush. More Iraq war. More credit crisis…

In a way, it’s a loaded question, because it doesn’t really ask outright, do you prefer Mr. Obama over McCain, and in that sense it’s a manipulation designed to raise some doubt about Mr. Obama.

Why not just come right out with it?

When will you be ready? 

What’s it going to take?

This has nothing to do with the issues we are facing, it’s really a political dirty trick.