whenever an African is given the opportunity, s/he always excels in the field they're given.i.e. for sport to any kind of entertainment. How about politic...I am sure they will make a great leader, if we put aside the stereotype & prejudice
2007-03-08 09:07:22 · 17 answers · asked by wisdom king 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
This fear stems from the indoctrination of racism that America has perpetuated since the institution of slavery began in the 1700's. Every institution in American had legislation that dictated how Black people would be treated as property or objects. Even though the Emancipation Proclaimation freed the slaves, legislation in government did not truly change until 1964 when all Black people where given the right to vote. Think about this logically. What do you think the psychological ramifications are if for centuries one group oppressed another? This attitude stems from learned hate and superiority complexes that teaches that Black people are different then other Americans. This is absurd because we are all homo sapians. The difference in physical appearance is due to geographical location and evolutionary factors.
2007-03-08 09:20:19 · answer #1 · answered by soulsearcherofthetruth 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Unfortunately "Americans" do not have a lot of say over who is running for President. The candidates must be vetted by those who will finance the campaigns. It has taken a long time for groups to build up enough money and power to compete with the old male european elites (who are NOT the same as the average european prole) but it is happening. It may be that the women will put a President in the White house first, but that is only because women have always had a place in the euro-american elite classes. But what about putting a Jew in the Presidency? When is that going to happen? Or a Catholic? or an Atheist? There are a LOT of groups alienated from "American" politics.
2007-03-08 10:09:26 · answer #2 · answered by A V 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What about Obama? really America doesn't seem to be scared of having an African-American President. Why don't you put aside the stereotype of white americans being scared of the minorities?
2007-03-08 09:11:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why do you say we're afraid to have an African American president? That doesn't make sense, especially given the star status that candidate Obama has received. And, the Bush Administration, like it or not, has elevated more blacks to top positions than any other. It is all based on qualifications. That's all I care about at least.
2007-03-08 09:12:23 · answer #4 · answered by Apachecat 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am not against an African American President, when there is one that I feel is qualified for the position then I will give him a chance, if you are referring to Obama, I don't think he has nearly enough experience to run a country, maybe in 10-20 years we will have to see.
2007-03-08 09:28:58 · answer #5 · answered by Urchin 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am not afraid to have an African American for president. As long as they are the right person for the job. Obama sounds pretty smart. He may just accomplish this in the next election. What I am afraid of is some whacked out sicko may try to assassinate him based on the color of his skin alone. That's what I worry about. There are a lot of people that hate on here. Just imagine how many don't voice their opinions?
2007-03-08 09:32:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I'm white and have no fear of having a black president. I am afriad of having a female president though, and I am female. I wouldn't vote for a Muslim either.
What about Condaleeza Rice? Right now we only see blacks excel in sports and entertainment mostly. It's be great to see more blacks in politics.
I have heard that some blacks are saying the Obama isn't black enough. What do they mean by that? Aren't they being racial against their own race by saying that?
2007-03-08 09:15:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not afraid.
To me, there hasn't been a good enough African-American candidate yet. Keyes was about the worst candidate I have ever seen!
(Note that Obama is not yet officially declared. I still have to research him a bit more before deciding either way on him. But I must say he has captured my attention.)
2007-03-08 09:11:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you. I for one would have nothing against having an African American president and I am Caucasian. Our church's assistant pastor is African American. He is from Jamaica. I think he is a great leader.
2007-03-08 09:12:46 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't matter what color the president is. I think America is going to have to go through harder times before it will be ready to elect a populist president.
2007-03-08 09:35:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋