Seriously, is racism as big of an issues as it was back then??
2007-06-29 03:07:06 · 11 answers · asked by Frank Dileo 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
They would like you to believe that it is true, but it's not. African Americans have worked their way into high level jobs and have an equal share in the workforce.
Josh-I live in Florida, as far south as you can go, racism is not the same as it was in the 60's
2007-06-29 03:12:11 · answer #1 · answered by only p 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It is still an issue but, no, not as big as it was in 1968. They will keep,playing it because they feel they can still squeeze out some votes by keeping as many African Americas disenfranchised as possible
2007-06-29 03:10:52 · answer #2 · answered by Brian 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I certainly hope not or they will lose.
The racial situation isn't the same as it was in 1968. Back then, it was "white versus black", but now what I see is the Black community disliking Hispanics because the Hispanics are displacing Blacks as the largest minority. Well, at least that is what I see here in Texas.
By the way...by 2015, Hispanics will be the *majority* in Texas.
2007-06-29 03:22:45 · answer #3 · answered by Mathsorcerer 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
They shouldn't have to try and win them, African Americans tend to be more liberal than a white person with other things equal, such as economic status.
In my opinion it can be taken to far. If a white candidate said African American's were being racist, he would face such backlash that he should withdraw. There was a time when racism ran rampant, even now, but it seems they are almost reverse discriminating.
2007-06-29 03:12:35 · answer #4 · answered by JJ 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes. If they really wanted to address the Black Vote. they need to address them as equals and not some poor uneducated group that is still in need of cradling by the government that cannot compete in the market. Its their thinking and program that are keeping minorities down.
2007-06-29 03:12:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
racism is still a problem, not a big issue. big difference. if it was not a problem do you think that Don Imus and Mel Gibson would have got away with those comments?
2007-06-29 03:17:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
And the Racist Dixicrats of 1964 went to the Republican Partyand STAYED THERE.
I LEFT the GOP because of all the is sickening bigotry.
As much as Republicans tend to call blacks "stupid", they are still not stupid enough to fall for the good 'ol boys out in right feild, now are they?
Also, you antagnostic question is DESPERATELY pathetic. The Republican Party is on life support and you know it!
2007-06-29 03:15:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Democrats are always after the black vote.
2007-06-29 03:10:48 · answer #8 · answered by SA 4 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Obviously not as big of an issue, but discrimination is still alive and well.
2007-06-29 03:10:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
Yes.
It's not gone. It's slightly better and has gone underground instead of being out in the open like it was before the civil rights movement.
Ever visited a state in the South? I'm gonna say no because you'd know it's still a large problem.
2007-06-29 03:11:26 · answer #10 · answered by Josh 4 · 4⤊ 5⤋