Is America ready to elect a black president?

The Collins report ^ | March 8, 2007 | Steve Filmore

[tcostell]

Personally I'm disappointed that Thomas Sowell is too old (and too smart) to take the job.

I personally think he's very likely the smartest man in America.

[randita]

The left is stuck on the idea that America is a racist country and that Americans are racists who won't vote for Obama because he is black.

Race baiting is a highly profitable industry, lining the pockets of many liberals, giving them control over masses of people and leverage over Wall Street and Congress. Those profiting from the race baiting industry aren't about to give up the gravy train any time soon.

[Long Island Pete]

I personally think he's very likely the smartest man in America.

Amen

[TNCMAXQ]

I have no doubt if someone like Michael Steele or Ken Blackwell were nominated, they would win. But if a far lefty like Obama runs and loses they will blame "racism."

[Beckwith]

Maybe -- but not an apostate Muslim who has already introduced Shari'a law into the State of Illinois via the Halal Food Act.

Obama sponsored Illinois Senate Bill 750 creating the "Halal Food Act," providing for inspections by the Department of Agriculture to ensure that all food labeled Halal is prepared according to Islamic law.

Imagine what he could do from the Oval Office.

[hosepipe]

[.. Is America ready to elect a black president? ..]

But Obama is NOT Black.. he is a Zebra..

[taxed2death]

Sure.... if we can get Alan Keyes to drop his position on "reparations".... he'd do ok.

[VeniVidiVici]

The Democrats have a hard time fielding an attractive white candidate. Their Black "leaders" are so annoying none would ever get near the White House.

Let them nominate Barack Hussein and then let the fun begin.

Is he, or isn't he?

[xzins]

If Ohio is any example, they overwhelmingly rejected an extremely qualified, educated, credentialed black conservative.

I wouldn't bet money on Obama. It might be Hillary/Obama, but I doubt it will be the other way around.

[WV Mountain Mama]

Not so fast. The Clintons have done well getting rid of their obstacles. VP Hillary wouldn't last very long, and you know what I'm talkin' about! ;)

[Obadiah]

Very well said. A good summation.

[nctexan]

I would not vote for a "Black President"...

I most certainly would vote for a President that is Black!

I hope America wakes up and sees that Barack Hussein has chosen his path as the former.

[Obadiah]

You know, it's funny, but when a Michael Steele or a Ken Blackwell runs, or if we're talking about a Condi Rice, the MSM NEVER raises the race issue, as in, "Are we too racist to vote for ______." The MSM only hints at our universal racism when a Black liberal is seeking some office.

Who can forget the ugly, racist cartoon of Condi Rice in the MSM?

[freespirited]

People also feel pressure to vote for their own kind.

My "own kind" is a person with their head screwed on, not a person who has to have the same skin tone.

[KenmcG414]

"A VOTE FOR OBAMA IS A VOTE FOR OSAMA"

[GourmetDan]

The underlying thrust of the article is that unless Americans are willing to elect *any* black as president, they are still racist.

That's a good try and will work on most people, but not on me.

[DungeonMaster]

Is America ready to elect a black president?

How black?

[Labyrinthos]

Is America ready to elect a black president?

I thought we already did.

[bellanotte1228]

I agree. What's weird is that there are actually people who plan on voting for him only because he's black, because he "deserves a break" or whatever. If he's good, he'll be good. But it's so weird for people to vote for or against him just because of his color.
Same with Hilary, people think that because there was never a woman president before, they should vote for her because women deserve a chance, when she would make a horrible president. (If they want a woman so bad, why not elect Rice?)

[bellanotte1228]

I'm all for that.