Tecnicaly he is african american,but cultural i dont think he really
knows what is like being african-american, or anything about black culture.
2007-02-26 12:48:43 · 21 answers · asked by notty by nature 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
I wish black people would quit picking and choosing who they want in the club. If you want people to look at him as a man, not as a black man, quit setting up ridiculous hoops and standards that people have to jump through to be "black enough". What he isn't smoking a blunt, back handing hoes, so he doesn't count, and is denied the vote. Come on.
2007-02-26 13:44:40 · answer #1 · answered by Baby 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
White reporters are trying to fool you.
He was born on American soil. His mother is from Kansas-- American. His father is from African. Therefore, he's African-American.
His wife and children are African American. He's devoted his community life to the African American community as a volunteer on those matters. He doesn't know anything else.
Don't be fooled by white reporters who claim he's something else. Black Americans haven't spoken up as a group, and whites can't speak for blacks because they don't understand, but they know what he is -- he's African American.
Just think of all the African Americans during the Marcus Garvey movement, who moved back to Africa after they and their ancestors had been in the US for 200 years. The world is too small to categorize African-Americans as anything but what they are. African American. Live with it.
2007-02-26 13:57:28 · answer #2 · answered by HawkEye 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably more so than most, since he has actually traveled to Africa. I don't think all African-Americans have done that. He seems proud of his heritage. But the question probably should be does that have anything to do with his being elected President? I don't think it should. I'd still like to see him get more experience than his current 2 years (even he said he wasn't experienced enough a few months ago).
I think he is probably more qualified at this point to be Vice President than President. I will vote for him as President in 2012 though!
2007-02-26 14:36:25 · answer #3 · answered by Karen 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Senator Obama knows black culture. Anybody would know if they spent and worked enough as he did in south Chicago. Oh yea, he has relatives in Africa. Seems to me he was just over there recently. So I guess he might know black culture better than most African-Americans.
2007-02-26 13:09:34 · answer #4 · answered by Slow Poke 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Any one who doesn't live in a primarily black community is considered uncredible, eh? When are black folk going to stop letting white folk put this mess in your heads?
Goodness knows how many different languages Condi Rice can speak, yet some dummies claim she's not credible. Maybe one day while 'overcoming' you'll raise the standard.
2007-02-26 21:48:56 · answer #5 · answered by Venita Peyton 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What does that mean? Just because he has had privilege? Would he be credible if he spoke Ebonics an did his speeches in a hip hop theme? How racist can you get? Apparently the struggle for blacks is from within.
Now if you ask me if he is a credible candidate, then my answer is no, he does not yet have the experience and he will be eaten alive.
2007-02-26 12:55:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
As opposed to an 'in-credible african american'?
What does his culture have to do with his legitimacy as a candidate? More bigoted idiocy is why we'll NEVER progress in this country. And I love how dopes like Rush have already tried to demonize the man by putting terrorist tags like 'Osama Obama'. Sad little scared men like tagging people I guess.
2007-02-26 12:54:51 · answer #7 · answered by Tough Love 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Why would that matter? If Barack Obama gets into office it will help the black community regardless if he knows alot about the black culture.
2007-02-27 08:40:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What makes a 'credible' African-American? Did you watch his stint on 60 Minutes? The rest of Americans see only the color of his skin--making him a black man...what more does he have to do to prove his 'blackness' to the rest of you?
You should consider voting for him based on his political credibility...or do you only vote based on candidates proving they are credible Caucasians?
2007-02-26 16:41:54 · answer #9 · answered by vm 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why do " we " as black people test other africanamericans on their culture. Barrack is articulate, can draw a crowd, and has great ideas. So we as black people contest him. But if someone came on sagging speaking ebonics and cursing all day we would be embarrased by him!
2007-02-26 13:58:05 · answer #10 · answered by El 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋