Is Americas ready for a black president?

Question

Or will he die at the hands of history and the south. Why is it that a black man really doesn't have a chance to become a major part of this country but has every right to be apart of this country’s jail system? This country is all about freedom but will be the first to snow ball a person’s right to have a chance at the white house if they don’t meet the cookie cutter mold of white man, over the age of 52, Christian, and a republican. Is this country really free or are we just the same as Iraq without the children throwing bombs?

Answer 1

I don't see why not as long as he doesn't swear in with his hands on the Quran. A black President would be a welcoming sight to have. It certainly would be a nice change from what we have now. I think America needs a change, a man we can believe in, one that will not leave citizens of this Country standing for days in 100 degree heat, after a
hurricane had depleted all they owned. Leaving them without food or/and water. One that believes in God first & everything else will fall in place. We need a First Lady with style with her pearls and hats. We miss that.
One that would keep his promise to the people of New Orleans and the State of Mississippi, for whom are still without homes, that is the majority. One that would pass laws
and hefty fines to force insurance companies to pay-out when you homes are destroyed by tornados, hurrcaines or wind and rain, sleet, snow, ice & whatever else. One that will not send our Military to do the impossible. One that doesn't send threats to other nation, just because he can. One that has a smile instead of a smirk and a arrogant attitude. One that would not put our American Soldier's in a position that could be questionable.

Answer 2

Honestly, it's going to be a heck of a lot easier for a white man to be voted in. It's a nice thought that racism isn't alive in the United States... but it is. Also, African Americans are a minority and it's more difficult for them to pull votes. Look at our Congress... when it's a race between an African American and a white man, the white man typically wins.

That being said, if they have enough qualifications and are well liked, they have a shot. I'm not supporting the idea that it will never happen, just that it's going to be more difficult for African Americans to become president.

Answer 3

I love the way everyone asks this question as if racism were alive and well in America.

I don't know if you watch the television series "24", but America has already had a black president and we liked him a heck of a lot more than Gina Davis.

We don't care what color the president is, as long as he's qualified and doesn't sell our country down the river.

(Secretly, I think that people who wonder about things like this are either not very experienced or they harbor some kind of racism themselves. Otherwise, why would they care? Why would it even occur to you to ask if it's not an issue?)

Answer 4

Sounds like you're trying to answer your own question. I am ready to have a Black President, Woman President, Hispanic President, Native American President, Jewish President, Muslim President, or Asian American President. After our Walkabout Weekend Warrior, I am ready for anything other than Corporate American Oil Guzzling status quo.

You are really mixing your metaphors however. What does the fundamentalist religious extremism in Iraq have to do with the issue of racism you are raising in American Politics? Even Malcom X got an eye opener when he traveled to the land of Islam and discovered that it was as culturally diverse as any other religion. You may have some issues of your own to explore here. Are you ready to be accepted for who you are, or do you have some blinders on yourself? If someone is ready to accept you for who you are, are you going to be willing to see that, or are you going to hit them with the same kind of preconceptions you hit us with? I come from two races of second class citizens myself. My Native Canadian people were decimated to make way for the French fur industry, and my Irish ancestors were sold as slaves and indentured servants ever since Roman times. Sorry, but nobody has a monopoly on intolerance and bigotry.

If you keep saying you aren't ready, then maybe you aren't. It has nothing to do with America however. Mr. Obama is ready. He can look anybody in the eye and see them for what they are, a human being. Maybe that's the first step! We all have a lot to forgive and be forgiven for. I'm sticking my hand out, ready to shake hands. Are you gonna meet me halfway, or just assume that I don't really mean it?

Answer 5

First of all, I find that comment about the South offensive. We are NOT all racists, and you shouldn't generalize like that. Racists are everywhere, in pretty equal amounts--but some of them just don't talk about it. You never can tell who is.

He doesn't have a chance because of his lack of experience.That's why older people tend to be elected. Also, Hillary Clinton would have the better chance of the two because she not only has a great deal of experience, but she's also got strong name recognition on her side.

Answer 6

Unfortunately I believe racism and sexism are still alive and well in America today. I know it sucks but I think there are alot of people who wouldn't vote for a candidate simply because they're a woman or a racial minority. I'm ready for a competent president whether they're black, white, male, female, transgendered, whatever.

Answer 7

properly, maximum of u.s. is, as is sparkling with the help of his super help. in spite of the incontrovertible fact that, there are nonetheless people who choose to hold on the brink of an previous racist ideology. don't get me incorrect, lots of the persons balloting for McCain are hardworking elementary human beings, as are those balloting for Obama. It amazes me how 2 human beings can get alongside so properly until they exhibit their politics. without notice- that hardworking elementary humorous guy is now a backwards racist hick-and that sensible calm and picked up guy turns right into a limpwristed socialist radical. Politics are an endemic that infects otherwise sensible human beings to take aspects against one yet another while they actually could desire to paintings together in spite of their differing ideals. the threat isn't from the standard public who're waiting, yet from the racist minority which at the instant are not.

Answer 8

Everyone should vote based on a candidate's ideas and values, not race or gender. Unfortunately, there will be a certain segment of the population who will vote for the next President (either for or against) only because of his/her race or gender and will know nothing about what he or she stands for.

Answer 9

I'm pretty sure America will pick a black man over a woman.

Answer 10

i'm with you mahal

and here i was thinking that polk, pierce, grant, garfield, arthur, cleveland, roosevelt, taft, coolidge, jfk, clinton and gwb were under age 52 when first elected!

and here i was all certain that there had been democrats in the oval office!

and i was certain that there had been at least one quaker, one agnostic and one universalist in office too!

silly me!

gosh, i'm sure glad diva showed me how well the public school system in "americas" works!