Racism Blamed for Clamor Over Obama

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Racism Blamed for Clamor Over Obama
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Wed, 09-16-2009 - 8:55am

Do you agree with Carter?


http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/15/AR2009091503689.html


Former president Jimmy Carter said Tuesday that he believes race is at the core of much of the opposition to President Obama.


"I think an overwhelming portion of the intensely demonstrated animosity toward President Barack Obama is based on the fact that he is a black man, that he's African American," Carter told NBC in an interview. "I live in the South, and I've seen the South come a long way, and I've seen the rest of the country that shared the South's attitude toward minority groups at that time, particularly African Americans"


Continued Carter: "And that racism inclination still exists. . . . It's an abominable circumstance, and it grieves me and concerns me very deeply."


The 39th president also predicted that Obama will be able to "triumph over the racist attitude that is the basis for the negative environment that we see so vividly demonstrated in public affairs in recent days."


See the following videos. I've never heard so much ignorance. Most don't appear to know why or what they're protesting & can't back-up the 'catch phrases' they're parroting. These people vote! Now that's scary.....


9.12 DC TEA PARTY - MARCH FOOTAGE WITH INTERVIEWS


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUPMjC9mq5Y


9/12 Taxpayer Tea Party March on Washington, DC


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VMXz6xGeqc&feature=related

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Registered: 02-19-2008
Mon, 09-28-2009 - 1:43pm

"I, for one, have read nearly every post ddnlj has made since coming over here to this board. She's had her share of misfortune, and then some. Maybe you have too, but elect not to share that with just anyone. And let me say this, I don't necessarily think this is the forum to do that, so in no way am I knocking you for that."

You're correct, this isn't the forum for it.

" Do you ever budge from a preconceived notion or stance?"

Yep.

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Registered: 03-23-2003
Mon, 09-28-2009 - 2:20pm

Thank you for your response.


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Registered: 03-26-2003
Mon, 09-28-2009 - 2:23pm

You're a kind soul.

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Mon, 09-28-2009 - 3:53pm

Well, I'm not sure how much of a kind soul I am, but I do sympathize with anyone who's going through some tough times, be they personal or physical in nature.


I'm so sorry about your BIL.......my regards.


Some posters may be more vocal than others, and may word their opinions in a way that smacks of hatred, but in reality they're simply voicing their opinion in a straighforward manner that can be taken the wrong way. I have no problem reading what they say, even though it may differ 180 degrees from the way I feel.


This health care program is a hot topic that has a full spectrum of opinions as you have noticed. I strongly believe we need reform, and I think it's coming sooner rather than later, thank god. Others feel it's not needed, even though millions of Americans need help, and this is a way of providing it legally for them.


I value your opinions. I value postreply's as well. I just don't agree with most of

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Registered: 03-23-2003
Tue, 09-29-2009 - 2:39pm

My sincere condolences on your BIL's passing...{hugs!}


Most people can come to forums and message boards and allow their human side to come through, others can't.


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