Barack Obama

[Titan]

Originally posted by Living-In-Clip
Not to mention a black President would be a prime candiate for an assination.

I thought the same thing about Bush. He\'s still alive and kicking.

[Living-In-Clip]

Originally posted by Titan
I thought the same thing about Bush. He\'s still alive and kicking.

I am not sure how this applies to my comment. You are saying that, because Bush is disliked but a lot of Americans - but that is something almost every President faces. It is nothing revolutionary.. Where as an African-American President would be a revolution for the American system. While racism may not be as rampant, it would still be a big step. You would have a person of a race that is usually givin\' the orders. Can you imagine the reaction of a lot of white American\'s? Espically those who still have very racist views? It would be an outrage and that puts the President in more harm than anything.

[Bobs_Hardware]

Originally posted by Living-In-Clip
Not to mention a black President would be a prime candiate for an assination.

Oh man, I would not want to be on the receiving end of an assination.

[clips]

Originally posted by Bobs_Hardware
Oh man, I would not want to be on the receiving end of an assination.

reminds me of the dynamic duo back in 02..i\'m talkin about the interstate 95 sniper shooters (malvo)..and i officially disown them from the black race..& the human race for that matter...i said black because..well uhm typically white folk is usually known for doin\' crazy s**t like that!

Originally posted by Living-In-Clip
Not to mention a black President would be a prime candiate for an assination.

I think this would be the case for ANY non WASP.

Not necessarily.  If you have a candidate that appeals to Americans as a group rather than as individual races, I could see a non WASP President being a reality.  The problem is that black political candidates tend to be pretty Afrocentric.

As long as racism exist in america there will never be a black president. I don\'t care who he caters too. They will never let a blackman lead this country. Man I wouldn\'t wanna be in the south if that ever happen.

Originally posted by QuDDus
As long as racism exist in america there will never be a black president. I don\'t care who he caters too. They will never let a blackman lead this country. Man I wouldn\'t wanna be in the south if that ever happen.

That is a crock.  If the guy is qualified and he has the support of the majority he will one regardless of color.  As far as your south comment - have you ever been here?  By the way you talk I doubt it.

Originally posted by GigaShadow
That is a crock.  If the guy is qualified and he has the support of the majority he will one regardless of color.  As far as your south comment - have you ever been here?  By the way you talk I doubt it.

Your post is crock. White folks will never let a blackman run this country. You are trying to say that there has never been a qualified african american in this country that would make a great president?  

While I could come with a list of bad presidents that white ppl have put in office. That were not qualified Including the current one.

[clips]

Originally posted by GigaShadow
Not necessarily.  If you have a candidate that appeals to Americans as a group rather than as individual races, I could see a non WASP President being a reality.  The problem is that black political candidates tend to be pretty Afrocentric.

i agree with you to a point,..jesse jackson ran for pres. when was it? 88? i think..anyway any afri. amer. with any type of strong conviction leaning towards any type of rhetoric concerning race..is bound to lose..we all knew sharpton didn\'t have a chance in hell..the only person that white america seemed to like was colin powell...

i\'ll say this.. whoever the next black candidate is for pres..they must not play the race card to any degree..that turns off white people in a huge way,..maybe not so much minorities since they can relate..they have to be smart about it,..talk about issues, be firm about it..kiss that baby every know & then,..and have that great american smile...i\'m not sayin\' he should sell out..but he has to be every bit as competitive & political as his white counter part...

just like when you go for that job interview..you wouldn\'t talk to the interviewer the way you talk to your peeps right? everybody has to step out of character for a minute to achieve the desired results they want... this applies to the presidency as well...

Originally posted by QuDDus
Your post is crock. White folks will never let a blackman run this country. You are trying to say that there has never been a qualified african american in this country that would make a great president?  

While I could come with a list of bad presidents that white ppl have put in office. That were not qualified Including the current one.

Name me one black politician besides Colin Powell that would have been qualified to run this country.  

Actually name me one besides Colin Powell that could run this country.  The sad fact is you can\'t.  Maybe this Obama guy can be one, but he hasn\'t proved himself as of yet.  I agree with clips a black candidate for president would have to come across as being pretty much colorless in order to win.  Not to say there is anything wrong with one\'s culture, but a candidate would have to appeal to a variety of races and cultures and as of now that has always been white males.  If one had an attitude even remotely close to yours Quddus any candidate of color wouldn\'t stand a chance - so I suppose you are justified in your belief. :rolleyes:

In any case I think we will see a woman President before a black one.  I just pray to my creator that it isn\'t Hillary - all of us men would be in trouble.  

The minute that Hilary takes office is the minute I pack up and move to another country.

Originally posted by GigaShadow
That is a crock.  If the guy is qualified and he has the support of the majority he will one regardless of color.  As far as your south comment - have you ever been here?  By the way you talk I doubt it.

Well of course if he has the support of the majority. That is more or less a no-brainer. Though id have to say, that even if there was a black person qualified, i dont necisarily think that that alone would secure a place in the white house for him/her.

As for the south - It sucks!

Seriously though - Its not that bad. Havent been to a huge number of places there but ive been to enough. For a while i forgot you were from alabama, though im not surprised to re-discover the fact. (not that that means much anyway).

[Titan]

One way they can get a black president is both the Republicans and Democrats have a black candidate

[clips]

any black candidate from the republican side of things is an oreo,..an uncle tom,..a sellout,..j/k..