Posted on 09/22/2006 9:58:09 AM PDT by SirLinksalot
The Color of His Skin
Imagine him white.
Barack Obama, that is. Amidst all the glowing talk about the possibility of his becoming America's first black president in 2008, it's an interesting thought experiment to imagine whether Mr. Obama would elicit this swooning buzz if he were white.
That is, let's imagine a white guy with all of Mr. Obama's pluses: crinkly smile, sincere concern for the little man, fine speech a couple of years ago about bringing the nation together, a certain charisma, wrote a touching autobiography. Let's call him Barrett O'Leary.
I do not think Mr. O'Leary would be touted a year-and-change into his Senate appointment as a presidential possibility. No knock on Mr. Obama intended, mind you. For all we know, he could have the genius for national statesmanship of a Disraeli. The point is that we don't know yet. Like any new senator, Mr. Obama has been quietly learning his way around the byzantine procedures of Senate lawmaking.
The key factor that galvanizes people around the idea of Obama for president is, quite simply, that he is black. Other things about him don't hurt, but that's all — they are not the deciding factor. Take away Mr. Obama's race and he's some relatively anonymous rookie. Barrett O'Leary, even if as cute and articulate as Mr. Obama, would have to wait at least another four years, and possibly six or seven, before being considered as a possible commander in chief.
What gives people a jolt in their gut about the idea of President Obama is the idea that it would be a ringing symbol that racism no longer rules our land. President Obama might be, for instance, a substitute for that national apology for slavery that some consider so urgent.
(Excerpt) Read more at nysun.com ...
Condaleeza Rice, all the way! I know she says she isn't running, but one can only hope.
Some of we black people on on to the fact that the liberals and a welfare mentality have harmed some black people (too many) but there are many of us who are successful due to hard work and personal responsibility.
One can only hope. Did you see how well she handled Katie Couric Sunday?
used her blackness to get where she is.
How does one do that? I am an attractive black female maybe I can get some tips.
She is a lovely lady.
I did not see it.
Being a black arab (muslime) certainly puts him highly into the hearts and minds of the demoncrap scum socialist trash. If he were a serial rapist ans a lier her would be a shoo in.
Being a black arab (muslime) certainly puts him highly into the hearts and minds of the demoncrap scum socialist trash. If he were a serial rapist and a lier he would be a shoo in.
Who's Halle Bailey?
Here's a link to a small segment of it. I don't think it gets into the WOT part though.
http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/i_video/main500251.shtml?channel=60Sunday
"She is a lovely lady.
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I agree. Very dignified.
If the Obama was white, the Democrats would have no interest in using the empty suit as a poster boy. Likewise, if his skin was darker the Democrats would have no interest in promoting him.
Nice, bright African clothing - - that scumbag Obama is smart to use her as a political prop.
Political prop or not, I don't care. Someone in this thread insulted the woman...said she looked like some photo out of National Geographics, except with clothes.
I posted a photo of the woman. I think she looks just fine.
Obama is an idiot. That does not make his grandmother anything but his grandmother. There's no reason to insult her.
The question is: does he have duel citizenship?
Affirmative Action.
"Would Barack Obama be even considered for President if he were white ? "
Obama isn't white?!
So would I.
But Mr. Sowell is too smart to run for President.
Barak Obama is not "black". He is of mixed Arab-Muslim and Caucasian descent. His father had disturbing ties with an African dictatorship. Questions about those ties have never been answered satisfactorily.
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