I am so tired of reading about Obama's blackness. We can just look at him and see he is bi-racial, so why is it that YAHOO's (Yahoo's Presidential Campaign Obama" first sentence about him will be that he is "the son of a black father from Kenya and a white woman?" What in the world does that have to do with his campaign? Am I the only one that finds this rascist?
2007-10-31 14:59:01 · 15 answers · asked by afroloves1 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Yes, absolutely it is. I doubt that many realize it when they say it but that just shows how far there still is to go. A person's colour or race should have nothing to do with how he is viewed as a candidate. It's not like people don't know his background by now. I'm Canadian and I know.
In fact, I just took a seminar yesterday on creating racism free workplaces and that very point was brought up. People assume it is just fine to refer to him on the basis of his racial background and become very defensive when called on it. Even the people who are being referred to are hesitant to bring it up because of the debate that it will cause.
2007-10-31 15:32:28 · answer #1 · answered by Shine! 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I hardly think that Obama is a "typical black anything". He very well could be the first black nominee for the highest office in the country. And you say "typical" as though you are being sarcastic so I am assuming that you don't want a real answer to the question.
2016-05-26 05:43:30 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obama is the one bringing up the obvious facts. Plus, that is something that Obama is trying to run on! He is trying to separate himself from the pack, and that is one way he is trying to do so.
No, I don't think it is racist. It is plain as day when you look at Obama.
EDIT: I have heard blacks refer to Obama as NOT BLACK ENOUGH! Now, THAT to me is a very racist comment directed at him as if his heritage is not up to par with other blacks.
Although I have to say the only one which I will be voting for with be Ron Paul. Obama is like the others when they are in the Council of Foreign Relations and wanting to create the North American Union.
2007-10-31 15:12:53 · answer #3 · answered by Fedup Veteran 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your right, it smites of racism in every way..........if it read, "son of a white woman" first, there would be an uproar.
Since the 60's we have evolved from a society that was racist to blacks, to one that is racist of whites........I guess this is liberal equality.
I wish we could all drop the Affirmative action and political correctness (which I believe are the reasons racism still exist, as we are constantly reminded of it) and realize the dream of a great man that wanted a society living together in harmony where the color of our skin "didn't matter".
2007-10-31 15:08:21 · answer #4 · answered by Ancient Warrior DogueDe Bordeaux 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it is. You would think we'd be past focusing on color and rather the "content of [a person's] character" by now. He's also called "black" when he is as much white as he is black. And the constant questions of whether or not we're "ready" for a "black president" are unnerving. America still has a long way to go.
2007-10-31 15:06:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
It's certainly descriptive, but now that I think about it, I can't imagine a white politician being described in the same fashion. In that light I suppose it is, although I doubt the person who wrote the article meant for it to be.
What do you think about a person being described as African American? I doubt that many "African Americans" have ever been to Africa. Their ancestors have probably been in this country for many generations, and should therefore call themselves just American. What do you think:?
Should I describe myself as a German American since my great great great great grandfather came from there in 1779?
2007-10-31 15:06:35 · answer #6 · answered by Zardoz 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Sorry. His blackness will be spoken about continuously.
The man is an empty suit. If he were white, he would be Rick Santorum.
Who's Rick Santorum? Exactly my point.
Besides, saying he was the son of a white woman wouldn't help him. You should thank YAHOO for the endorsement.
2007-10-31 15:07:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
When you reach a point where the truth suffers for the sake of being politically correct, you have really gone too far.
There's nothing wrong with stating basic undeniable facts, even if it pisses people off. Anyone who has a problem with facts are the problems themselves.
2007-10-31 15:03:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Obama is a very bright man. You should be proud that they say he is the "son of a black father."
2007-10-31 15:02:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, not rascist.No diffreant then saying Jesus is son of Jewish parents, Jack Kennedy son of Irish parents,Salina was the daughter of Mecixan parents. Every American has an ethnic background or is of an ethnic group. Be proud of it,I am.
2007-10-31 15:19:14 · answer #10 · answered by gidget 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋