Poll Finds Most in U.S. Hold Dim View of Race Relations

New York Times ^ | July 23, 2015 | Kevin Sack and Megan Thee-Brenan

[Olog-hai]

Seven years ago, in the gauzy afterglow of a stirring election night in Chicago, commentators dared ask whether the United States had finally begun to heal its divisions over race and atone for the original sin of slavery by electing its first black president. It has not. Not even close.

A New York Times/CBS News poll conducted last week reveals that nearly six in 10 Americans, including heavy majorities of both whites and blacks, think race relations are generally bad, and that nearly four in 10 think the situation is getting worse. By comparison, two-thirds of Americans surveyed shortly after President Obama took office said they believed that race relations were generally good.

The swings in attitude have been particularly striking among African-Americans. During Mr. Obama’s 2008 campaign, nearly 60 percent of blacks said race relations were generally bad, but that number was cut in half shortly after he won. It has now soared to 68 percent, the highest level of discontent among blacks during the Obama years and close to the numbers recorded in the aftermath of the riots that followed the 1992 acquittal of Los Angeles police officers charged in the beating of Rodney King. …

[jughandle]

Definitely worse, thank you Mr.President.

[Lopeover]

#black lives matter is racist.

[Olog-hai]

Communist too. At every meeting they hold, they invoke Joanne Chesimard and repeat a Communist Manifesto-inspired quote from her.

[LibertarianLiz]

When Obama was first elected, I told my husband that the media was saying how this would improve race relations. He said, bluntly, he will make them worse. He was right.

[Menehune56]

Thank the community-agiitator-in-chief.

[PGR88]

People are tired of having PC ideology shoved down their throat, and just want to deal with individuals as they are.

[InterceptPoint]

A New York Times/CBS News poll conducted last week reveals that nearly six in 10 Americans, including heavy majorities of both whites and blacks, think race relations are generally bad, and that nearly four in 10 think the situation is getting worse.

By comparison, two-thirds of Americans surveyed shortly after President Obama took office said they believed that race relations were generally good.

Apparently things are going per the Keep 'Em On the Farm Plan.

[goodnesswins]

Well...duh..
When racists are in charge you get RACISM

[Buckeye McFrog]

Crown Prince Obozo just took to the microphones and crowed about how much they’ve improved on his watch.

[Olog-hai]

Imagine what could have been revealed if the media actually vetted Obama—like it had vetted 43 other US presidential candidates before him.

[GOPJ]

Similarly, only a third thought that most people were comfortable discussing race with someone of another race, but nearly three-quarters said they were comfortable doing so themselves.

This is a 'projection' question. Turns out people are more honest about their real feelings if they can express them as 'the other' feels this way or that way...

[M Kehoe]

Here is what Barry said yesterday...

Mr Obama said race relations had improved during his presidency.

Mr. 0bama, I want my unicorn pooping rainbow Skittles in my driveway before this evening.

5.56mm

[Olog-hai]

It’s also a loaded question, setting up race-baiting as valid.

[GOPJ]

Could be... Race relations are more realistic now... so the impression is ' worse'...but in fact - if done right - - this could be a truth beginning. Something that will bring better relations in the future.

[jimmygrace]

Let’s hear from the white liberals who thought that electing a lifelong race hustler was going to bring in an era of racial healing!

[GOPJ]

Let’s hear from the white liberals who thought that electing a lifelong race hustler was going to bring in an era of racial healing!

Odd that the New York Times doesn't interview many of those folks... seems it would be easy to turn to the guy at the next desk...

[MasterGunner01]

I'm in favor of the voluntary deportation of all blacks back to whatever African dung heap they want. First class air fare and $10,000 in their pockets. All they have to do is surrender their passports and renounce their citizenship. If their paradise isn't as expected, too bad because they cannot come back — ever.

[polymuser]

When racists are in charge you get RACISM.

+10

[jughandle]

Oh shoot... Well, then I guess things actually are better, since he said so..