2007-07-07 18:02:26 · 11 answers · asked by banks 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
It really depends. It's sad that the question needs to be asked, but unfortunately we live in a society that is still colored by racism. When people say "This country is not ready for a black man" what they are really saying is "we don't want to give up the status quo. We want to retain the reins of power in white hands". I think if enough enlightened people came together and voted for a candidate based on his or her merits and not the color of their skin, then yes a black man could very well be president. Many once thought that Colin Powell would have been an excellent president.
2007-07-07 18:08:41 · answer #1 · answered by Lydia W 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I hope I see it in my lifetime because it will mean that we have truly lived up to our Declaration of Independence upon which our country was founded.- " all men are created equal." Of course the founding fathers were a little shortsighted to not mention women. I bet they heard about that one at home!
2007-07-08 01:32:02 · answer #2 · answered by arkiemom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but he'll be of the well spoken, highly educated, variety and the black community will secretly accuse him of being too white.
2007-07-08 01:50:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An intelligent, educated one, of course. I think we have enjoyed ignorance in the White House too long, regardless of the ethnicity, gender, or race.
2007-07-08 01:25:02 · answer #4 · answered by James S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The color (or sex) of a person is less important than that person's ideas, leadership and intelligence. I vote for the right person for the job not what they look like
2007-07-08 05:56:24 · answer #5 · answered by xg6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course he can! black men and women have and still are occupying high political places...why not the presidency.
BUT, not Obama (sp?), he's too young and too militant-like which reminds me of violent muslims.
2007-07-08 01:12:56 · answer #6 · answered by vegandela 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes. Or black female. And it will happen. Just not with Obama.
2007-07-08 01:07:56 · answer #7 · answered by Ken C 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Hey listen buddy; if Bush can do it, why not a black man? Hey, why not you? You wouldn't even have to learn English. Just sell your soul to zion.
2007-07-08 01:08:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
Yes, if they reject race based politics
2007-07-08 01:06:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
simple as yes ..same goes for hispanic
2007-07-08 01:05:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋