Comments on: Barack Obama – something deeper going on

By: AE Chuh

AE Chuh — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 10:37:28 +0000

Why does CNN and the rest of the media keep referring to Barack Obama as an African American or "Black" Presidential Candidate? Senator Obama is as white as he is black and grew up among a predominantly Asian populace in Hawaii. This is a man who understands the hopes and fears of people from each of these cultures and sees the commonality in us rather than our differences.

Enough already. Stop feeding those who cling to the ideas which keep people apart. Please use your leadership in mass media to start pointing out the fact that Senator Obama is a MAN. An American man who has a dream of a future for people of all backgrounds.

With your help to send this message, you can help make our world a better place for all mankind.

By: Jose Benitez

Jose Benitez — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 07:21:12 +0000

My comment is as "moderated " as it can be. You leftist-fascists will only let through what is convenient to your agenda.

By: Jose Benitez

Jose Benitez — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 07:16:03 +0000

I am sickenned by all this Obama-messiah bull. This is a Saul Alinsky disciple, and a good Communist elitist, at that. My family and I will never vote for Dumbo. His ears are too big, and he is too ugly.
Worst of all, his elitist, arrogant manner is what is most offensive of his. In his book he reveals himself as a racist, with a deep inferiority complex.
I guess if I had to look at myself in the mirror, and see what he sees, I'd feel the same way.

By: Ken

Ken — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 07:08:20 +0000

I watched your report on Obama and I'm still trying to figure out how he chose the black world? Look at him he was born that way regardless of where he was educated or decides to work he will always be looked at as a black man.

So bases on your report if he did not choose the "African American" world you would not call him the first black democratic presidential nominee? So I guess the white gentleman that graduated from Morehouse is now black because of his choice of schools?

I bet he can get a cab!!!

Ridiculous he can no more choose his perceived race then I can.

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:05:39 +0000

I am simply amazed by some of the arguments used to support to choice of Barrack Obama as the Democratic Candidate. Certainly it's wonderful that people in our nation are showing signs of FINALLY becoming "color blind." The atrosicities committed to the members of the Black community over the years are unforgivable and inexcusable. But the issue of Gender Bias is clearly alive and well. Perhaps tackling both these issues at the same time were far too difficult to overcome and the powers to be decided it would far less lethal to have the Women wait for another chance, than to try and convince the African American Community that their choice was not racially motivated. Besides "power" means far more to a group's ego, than is the color of the man's skin who represents them. Progress on one hand and same old story on the other. Now I know where the saying of "can't win 'em all", came from.

By: Marie, Deltona FL

Marie, Deltona FL — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 03:02:53 +0000

I find it difficult to understand, that as people who claim to be leaders of the world, we cannot rise above our selves and our past. I have yet to hear, read or find any real issues with Barack Obama. Other than some old whitemen and young ones too. Making themselves and their father a promise that a black man would neither be president. Then black folks are still shock that he has made it this far. They are now moving from shock to fear for his life. I urge you all, to look beyond the content of your individual skin and biases. Stop doing because you all told, but because you are willing to learn.
Good Day.

By: David

David — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 02:10:13 +0000

I was pro Hillary –Now McCain all the way

By: Mary Bare

Mary Bare — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:54:16 +0000

Sherry, Sounds as if you, like you said about McCain, have gone thru five years of torture and confinement and has left you mentally defieceint , girl you need to "wake up and smell the coffee". I'm an older white female and it doesn't take a so-called political ex-pert to figure out what Barack HUSSEIN O'Bama is all about. I think he is a black racist Muslim hiding behind Christianity until he can get into power, then his true colors [pardon the pun] will start coming out and Lord have mercy on us all !!!!! The man scares me , I'm not a fan of Hillary either and once said if she ever ran for office I'd vote for the devil before I' ever vote for her , little did I know how soon that comment would be tested, needless to say I would more then happy to vote for her over him. So since I have no other choice it will have to be McCain.

By: p coombe

p coombe — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:05:44 +0000

In your profile of Obama, you forgot to mention he sat in Trinity
Church for over 20 years. This has been your reporting throughout
the campaign. For the first time in my adult life I will vote Republican
and also watch Fox news.

By: Edward NY

Edward NY — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 23:56:15 +0000

I don't think JFK was not the first Irish president he was the first Catholic president. Catholics have there own problems with the bigots.

JC wrote Colin Powell, Condoleeza Rice and Clarence Thomas had all made to the top of the fields they choose. He is correct but they been called to 'white' by some of Obama supporters so they must not count as true African-Americans

Ginger: There have been many black candidates on local, state and national elections. Several have tried to run for the presidency from both parties before. If your not voting for them it not others fault.

So we know that most of African-Americans are voting for Obama because he is African. They want him to fix all their problems at the local level when they should have been doing that themselves. They are just bigoted as their counter parts.

The USA has worked hard to advance all ethic groups and this debate done nothing.

By: Daron

Daron — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 23:41:06 +0000

Racism is a minor issue in America now. What we are dealing with now is selfishness. Reverend Wright was selfish. He had a hard life which made him bitter and antagonistic. But, he is not a racist. He is just stupid and unfortunately, unfiltered. But, he didn’t say “ I hope they come bomb America, I think they deserve it.” What he said is that according to biblical principles “You reap what you sow” and that the America government had interfered in the affairs of other sovereign nations and had suffered because of it. And he was quoting a white senator. He never said that Americans deserved it. We, the people, of America certainly don’t deserve it.
The people who keep calling him racist are also selfish. That statement is so arrogant. Even if he did mean that America deserved it, he is an American. America is made up of huge Black, Hispanic, Asian, Muslim, Jewish, etc., populations in addition to White. If that is indeed what he meant he was talking about all of us, himself included. Some people think they have a lock on being genuine American, now that is racist.
Reverend Wright was solider in addition to being a citizen. He earned the right to express his criticisms of those who sent him to war. But, what, when, and how he said it was Guinness Book of World Records stupid. That crap has now place on the pulpit.

By: Barb, Des Plaines

Barb, Des Plaines — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 21:27:49 +0000

I'm optimistic to see Americans even talking about and dealing with race issues. It's always a hot button issue, and many people seemed content for a long time to just never mention it. Many of the previous comments show some real reflection (of course a few are just coasting on the same ol' spew.) The past 17 mo. have been eye opening.

Here's what I'm thinking: does anyone else out there think it's just creepy to be talking about humans in terms of their "pedigrees." I mean are we sacred beings or just a bunch of race dogs. Who cares where your parents came from? Who cares about skin color?

As far as Barack's "content of character," I've read his books and followed his campaign, and I'm most impressed with his character. This guy's intellectual integrity is incredible. His logic is downright elegant. He's way deeper than Rev. Wright. It's wrong to think about a person who functions on Barack's level as some kind of sponge soaking up every word Wright says. I mean, c'mon.

By: Omar

Omar — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 18:00:03 +0000

I see Barack Obama as I see civilizations being evolved. I firmly believe that Unites States' Presidency is in the hands of people who have the will to diminish the existing tensions between racial divsions in the future.

We as a nation, must accelerate boyond those lines and send peaceful signals around the globe.

The Next Strategy.

God prosper America.

Omar

By: penny

penny — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 17:50:26 +0000

Turning the page on racism will mean not voting for McCain. If he is elected we will not only have 4 more years of GW Bush, but also the country will ride THE "TITANIC". That means our economy will sink. We will go back in time. There will be no "CHANGE" because you can't teach an old dog new tricks. McCain is definitely too OLD. He is ready for the ARCHIVES in the library like the History of the TITANIIC. Furthermore, the guy is a vietnam veteran. Most of those guys have social issues with society.

By: jt

jt — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 16:44:00 +0000

Yes. You are right.

Something deeper going on.

If the blacks voted something like 97% for Obama. This can not be because of his proposal.

How do you explain this?

By: linchristi

linchristi — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 15:43:14 +0000

I am truly disappointed that Hillary lost. Not only because she was experienced but also because she truly had brought change. She has worked across the party lines than Obama. He has voted down the party line 100% of the time. How can he really bring change when his campaign is a lie.

THough MAC is not the most youngest candidate, with his experience, his proven record to go against his party and reach across the partisan line, he will do more for us than Obama.

Those who keep saying he is 3rd Bush term will be slapped into reality. If anything history will show that Obama again is lying.

I just hope it is soon, many democrats are believing the koolaide..

By: Lesley

Lesley — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 14:55:05 +0000

Barack Obama, you are a man of honour. To bring that to the political world is a remarkable feat.

Thank-you for your expressions of kindness and forgiveness.
I wish you all the best in this upcoming challenging campaign against people who need to learn from your example.

The world needs more people like you in it. It is a better place because of you and will continue to get better because of your incredible work with people and your shining example of integrity.

By: J.V.hodgson

J.V.hodgson — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 12:49:44 +0000

Obama will succeed if and only if he can convince American voters that he can sucessfully conduct America's international relationships better than Mccain.
This may seem unusual in American politics of late where domestic issues are often what creates a winner.
The domestic race issue, and rekigious bias has moved to the sidelines, but the international aspect of both these is affecting America economically and reputation wise internationally.
These are the driving forces behind obama's success.
Regrds,
Hodgson.

By: Armstrong

Armstrong — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 11:47:38 +0000

He who wins the Presidency has already been determined
by God himself, Mr Obama for all the talk about change, needs
to realize who really is in charge, he really needs to think about
who is going to be his VP, with all the talk about John Edwards
and trying to put him on the ticket, Mr Obama knows that
he needs Clinton, we all have a skelton or two in our closet
as does Mr Obama, but if he says that he is about the business
of change, to get the GOPS out of the house please put Clinton
on your ticket with her you are unstopable/without her
you are just another african american nominee LOOK
WHAT HAPPEN TO JESSIE JACKSON RAN TWICE
END JUSTIFIES THE MEANS

By: trasa

trasa — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 10:54:51 +0000

Here, here! Thank you Ginger. I thought Monicruz was being ignorant in her comment and needed some enligtenment. According to her, if blacks are being racist because we went for an African American candidate, then that means your racist because whites have been going for a white candidate for President which is all ludacris because blacks have been voting white for as long as I can remember.

I just want to say, I'm a black women who initially was going to vote Hillary. Like the rest of the majority, I felt she was the one and she was going to have this nomination in the bag. I knew one day she was going to run and had been waiting. I was like Barack who? But then he hit a cord with me and I changed my mind, didn't mean I disliked Hillary, I just was inspired and wanted a change. Now you may not like him for whatever reason and that's fine, but don't ever call majority of black people being racist because we've been there for America when America wasn't there for us, but we as a people keep moving forward. I know some people are still hostile towards whites and whites are hostile towards blacks. I have no illusions about it, but get some brains before talking about something you have no clue over and shut the hell up! Oh I hate to break it to you, but Barack is getting all types of votes, true the percentage may be greater or smaller in some areas, but the point is, still getting them. You forget that his core supporters are just as hight as Hillary's so stop deluding yourself.