Is the U.S. ready for a women or black President?

Question

I am scared, as much as I would want Obama or Hillary to win I dont think the U.S. will vote for them. I believe their are more ignorant voters than people who can look past color or gender. I believe any idiot who acts like a cowboy and talks tough has a better chance to become President. I really dont think we need another Republican in office! What do you think?

Yo its me, Great point! You are totally right but I feel like Condalezza Rice is an uncle tom. Sorry, I dont know how to spell her name.

Yo its me, Im not saying she isnt smart or doesnt deserve her success. I just think she should have used her talents for good instead of being a puppet for the Republicans same as Roberto Gonzales.

NJS, You sound like a cool guy but we need to here each other out eventhough its sometimes ugly.

Pacer you wont be missed!

Answer 1

Sure, why not? We elected a retard (pardon me, a 'mentally handicapped fellow') the last two times. Before that, we had a womanizer, a wimp, and an actor. We aren't too picky....

Answer 2

I am unsure of how Condolezza was inserted in the conversation but I would have to agree. To be fair I would say that she has allowed her princeiples and values be overshawdoed by her need to be seen as one of the "good guys". As for our next president. I am also skeptical. Is the worl ready for an African-American Male or a Caucasian Female. I guess only time will tell. When you look at history it was the African-American Male who was granted the right to vote before While Females. This will definitely be a monumental time in history whatever the outcome. I still haven't decided who I am voting for in the primary and I have not volunteered anywhere until the ooutcome of the primary comes out. I do hope that who ever loses agrees to be the vp for the other one.

Answer 3

I'm probably unqualified to answer this question, but from my own uninformed point of view, it seems like Hillary Clinton has a very large chip on her shoulder and it overshadows her abilities in the political arena. Barack Obama, on the other hand, sounds extremely well-rounded in all areas, not just the political ones. I've never made an issue of race or gender myself, but there are many in the US who will not see anything but the color of skin or the physical manifestation of the double-X chromosome. If history is any indicator, the long run of Republicans in the White House is bound to swing the other way (as it did with Bill Clinton after the long Reagan-Bush era before it). Personally, I'd like to see Ralph Nader run again, but people seem to be prejudiced against people who only spend $60 on their suits. If there is anything prejudicial in the political arena, it is that it is geared toward the rich and well-connected, no matter who they are. My wish would be to see a level playing field financially, so that the qualities of the people running were fairly and equally presented. Thanks for listening!

Answer 4

Yes, just not either of these 2. Obama was a state senator just 2 years ago, he has no experience, he is just some guy that a bunch of people are fawning over - this isn't American Idol. As for Hillary, too many people HATE her and she would be even less effective that Bush.

But I'm hoping you are right, so that people won't vote for them even for the wrong reasons. Hey and flip this around, I imagine that there is no way you would vote for Dr. Rice, just because she is a Republican, even though she is a black woman.

Postscript - Raena your response proves my point, Dr. Rice's last job was as Chancellor (Chief Academic Officer) of Stanford University (one of the best Universities in the U.S.). She started college when she was 15 (classical piano but switched to political science and went on to earn a doctorate at a very young age). Her writings are extensively studied at the various U.S. War Colleges (graduate schools for U.S. military officers). You hold a perception that she is an Uncle Tom yet she clearly got where she is due to her ability. So it all comes down to politics, not race or gender.

Answer 5

A woman will be president before i black man or woman. I am not being racist I'm just stating some facts. Think about; most people up north and most people out west don't care if it's a woman or a black person but try telling that to the people in the south. They are more likely to vote for a woman before they vote for a black person. Just think about it.

Answer 6

I bet if Condi Rice was running she would be the first women president, she's black, smart and qualified. If by some freak of nature Clinton does win, I will be with the many who move to Iran. I would feel more safe living where they're going to launch the next nuclear missiles from.

Answer 7

That isn't the issue:

The electoral college gets to decide, and guess who influences the electoral colleges? Special interest groups.

We (voters) don't really have much say in the final result. Remember the Kerry~Bush election? Kerry got the popular vote, but Bush managed to swoop the electoral votes, thus winning the election.

Let's face it: unless you're rich and powerful, you don't have much say in our elections.

Answer 8

Not for Hillary.

I agree with Pacer though.

Answer 9

Well, if the last two Presidential elections are any indication of how ignorant American voters are, then I believe your fears are warranted. It is so sad.

Given the opportunity, I will be voting for Obama.

Answer 10

That is all beside the real issue, the real issue is that they are all two faced politicians who have their own agendas to pursue once in office. They can care less about the common people.