There is no getting around it; some people will vote for Obama because he is half-black and some people will not be voting for him for the same reason. The people that fall in these categories are irresponsible. Voters should be voting based on character and policy.
It bothers me every time I hear someone (Ann Colter mostly) call Barrack Obama by his middle name; Hussein. When asked why they use his middle name, most respond; "because it is his name, why can't I use it?" It is obvious why they use the name; it is to spark fear in people.
A Clinton supporter stood up at the DNC and yelled "Hussein, Hussein!" He was later interviewed.
"We just finished getting rid of a guy named Hussein in Iraq and why are we trying to elect someone with the same name?" said Zhivotovsky. "Everybody thinks if you're against Obama you're racist."
It is apparent this guy is a racist. And I'm sure Obama supporters do not label all McCain supporters as racists, only the ones who use his race agaisnt him.
Election Integrity Seminar, January 17, 2023
1 year ago
I totally agree with you on why people vote the way they do. The most ridiculous thing I heard during the DNC is when Caroline Kennedy said that the most important thing she was taught was to "vote the party". It is narrowmindedness like this that has the countey so divided!
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You have to dismiss Anne Coulter at face value. She like Sean Hannity or Robert Wexler are nothing if not intellectually dishonest.
ReplyDeleteOne question that has been really bothering me though: do you think more people will vote for Obama because he is black or against him because he is black?
Maybe I am naive, but I am convinced its the former rather than the latter. IMO, that is racism as well.
by the way, I'm enjoying your blog, Mark.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you 100% that people will vote for Obama because he is black. It would be very ignorant to do so. One other thing to think about though is most African Americans vote democratic anyways.
ReplyDeleteDo you consider yourself conservative? If so, I am looking for someone that has reasonable ideas that will co-author this blog with me so we can balance the blog out a little bit. I thank you for your comment very much, I really appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteIf by conservative you mean a Irving Kristol neo-con, then I am definitely not.
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You won't hear any arguments in favor of Creationism or in defense of the Patriot Act out of me though.
Is that what you want? I'd be happy to counter-balance the blog if you lean more left, provided the debate stays civil.
You are exactly what I am looking for.
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ReplyDeleteIdealism : Racism has no place in this election. Racism has no place, period.
ReplyDeleteRealism - reality : Sadly racism is "alive and well" (an expression), worldwide. Try being a Korean in Japan, A Philipino in Saudi, etc, etc ,etc.
I point out that I am white ( I hate descripters like these), 60. educated, intelligent (mensa), experienced (35 years as an Oilfield Consulting engineer with 35 years international experience, working and living with virtually all racial and religious groups on earth).
In America 15% of "whites" polled indicate that race is a factor in their voting intentions - a more accurate number is probably higer - 20-25%. But 93% of blacks - 93% - are voting for a black candidate (only 10% admit to bias!!!!). This is not a party affiliation - they voted that way against a candidate with impeccable minority rights credentials in their own party. This vote is RACIST - pure and simple, and statistically not arguable. Where are the black leaders that should be adressing this issue? I meet and discuss (not just talk) with many people - doers, not dreamers: producers, not promisers; intellects and succeeders, not pseudo intellects and non succeeders; and the awareness is there - not discussed much, but there. Along with a bitterness. The issue may apear hidden, but it is there, slowly simmering - smoldering sometimes.
If blacks represent 10% of the US population, and they over represnt in this election, removing - statistically - the black vote changes a 50-50 poll (42-42) to 56-44 - a landslide. The racially motivated vote by a single minority could lead to what is tantamount to a "coup". And the imposition of an agenda by the MINORITY, against the majority. That is NOT democracy. I am not American, cannot vote, and would consider myself an Independent. If the numbers were reversed - Dem - Rep, I would be making the same point. Where are the black leaders,that should be speaking out or are they so blinded by bias as well? This is an issue that must be confronted openly, through discussion - heated undoubtedly - nasty probably. But far better than violently. Can you imagine if 93% of whites, or Hispanics, or women were to vote for a white candidate, or women, or hispanic - the shrill cries of racism that would eminate from the throats of Jesse Jackson or Al Sharpton would probably contaven noise pollution laws - and JUSTIFYABLY SO!!!! So why the temerity now. If the backlash is a 90% vote against any future black candidate for any office, what will be the black representation in government or committes then?(do youreally think that is out of the question) This is an issue. An important issue. It can and will divide the country with far reaching effects. IT SHOULD BE DEALT WITH. IN the OPEN
It really turns my stomach when I hear people using these reaseons to vote for a candidate.
ReplyDeleteJust heard on Fox that a national poll a couple of months ago revealed that 20% of Americans say they couldn't vote for a black president. I didn't check this stat, but I hope it is not true.
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