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Well he talks about inclusion and working to bridge the gap in America but it seems his political teams actions tell a different story. Today, he appologized for a memo his staffers sent out criticizing Hillary Clinton for working closely with Indian Americans in regards to fundraising. He stereotyped a whole race of Americans as people that want to out source every American job. I think it was careless and he should be ashamed. Most Indian Americans are doctors, lawyers and business owners that have no tie to out sourcing. To generalize things like this on a whole group of people that are already misrepresented is shameful in my opinion. If he wants to preach a message of inclusion and non-smear tactics then he is starting off on the wrong foot.

Hillary 08!

2007-06-19 17:53:52 · 9 answers · asked by tRUEEEE 1 in Politics & Government Politics

*Note to the sheep that need further explanation:

It is not racist to say most Indians are business owners, doctors, lawyers, etc. because it is a FACT. Indian-Americans are one of the richest minorities in America, look it up before you just type nonsense.

Your assumption about outsourcing doesn't make any sense, we are not talking about EUROPE etc, we are talking about the generalization that Obama's campaign made on Indian Americans - key word - INDIANS that live or born in AMERICA. The fact that his campaign asserted that all Indian Americans want to out source jobs is absurd. Indian Americans are as American as anyone else and they have loyalty to their country. On top of that he used a huge generalization on a whole country that is the largest democracy in the world. I do not believe that every person in India wants to take away American jobs.

The person who said Obama didn't write the memo, you are right, but it is his campaign and his views.

2007-06-19 18:06:03 · update #1

You cannot run a campaign and not know what goes on around you.

On top of that he started the memo off with Hillary Clinton (D-Pubjab).

You people need to wake up and realize this is not a politics of inclusion. Hillary Clinton and her team have a strong view of how America should be and she is the best bet we have in fixing our stance in the world.

2007-06-19 18:07:43 · update #2

American Native: Before you answer any question of mine please research so you make some sense. India is a country in South Asia not the middle east. Indian Americans came to America through immigration legistlations passed in the 40's. Many went to top colleges in the USA and earned money the right American way. They learned the language, they assimilated and they are a model minority. They have low crime rates, high income values and are an asset to America. Please do not talk about things you know nothing of.

2007-06-19 18:12:42 · update #3

9 answers

You said "a memo his staffers sent out" then proceeded to say "He stereotyped."

Just a note. I would not even consider voting for Obama. But that is based on real ISSUES, not trumped up complaints.

2007-06-19 18:00:59 · answer #1 · answered by Smart Kat 7 · 1 1

Not every issue is racist. So he compared Indians to a group of people who want to outsource American jobs. And how is that not even remotely correct? The Indian government would like nothing better than to see more American corporation turn to them to provide labor. It would help their economy tremendously. Those corporations and Indian delegates did contribute money to Clinton because of her beliefs in open trade and to "persuade" her to push legislation and an agenda that would be beneficial to them. It happens everyday. It just so happens that Obama's camp found information linking an Indian group rather than an Asian group or even a Nigerian group. If he had found the same information about a group from Africa and presented it in the same manner, would that mean he is a racist too?

There are too many different cultures and races in this world that affect too many issues. Each culture and nation has a specific set of issues that defines them as a whole. To use those generalizations is not racist, but rather natural, logical behavior.

2007-06-20 01:02:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3 0

Do you know what outsourcing is? Outsourcing is not only done with India, but many countries in Europe and Asia. Judging from your question, you sound a bit misinformed.

I have met very few Americans who support Hillary. She is not trust worthy as a strong leader.

Obama 08.

2007-06-20 01:01:09 · answer #3 · answered by Zabanya 6 · 2 0

I'm not even going to touch this ridiculous question. But I have to ask the JackBaurhero girl a question.

Why can't black people be racist? I suggest you read the definition of racist and then get back to me.

2007-06-20 03:15:59 · answer #4 · answered by bigdaddy33 4 · 1 0

He is a panderer, and so is Hillary. That, in my eyes, wreaks of the worst kind of racism.

2007-06-20 01:04:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 2

black ppl cant be racist, but wait...obama is 1/2 black so, i guess that means he can be part racist. So i guess you're right

2007-06-20 01:10:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 5

do you know what racism is?

2007-06-20 01:04:44 · answer #7 · answered by royaliscross 4 · 3 0

correction - its O's'ama ;)

2007-06-20 01:14:52 · answer #8 · answered by dooood 2 · 0 4

no.

2007-06-20 00:58:05 · answer #9 · answered by Queenie knows it all. 6 · 0 0

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