On the one hand we would have undeniable positive role modeling for young people of color who could now see themselves reflected in the most powerful man in the country and arguably the free world...

But on the otherhand, we could potentially have people (esp. white people) using him as an "example" of the fact that "see-- we don't have a problem with racism in the US-- we have a black president"... which we all KNOW is not the case...

So... he does present a fascinating dichotomy in that regard! What are your thoughts?[/quote]


this is a very powerfull statement

i thought of this as well...it would do much to improve the US in reputation (in this regard) abroad....also, i had mixed feeligs when it came to Obama becoming President....

First, he must suvivees the medias masecre of him. Every and any way to discredit this man has been done from calling his Harvard grad wife "Obama baby mama" to "Fist pound terrorist"...its all put in to disrepect and discredit that man.....ANYBODY that dont see that is a LIAR

I also have a fear, (not that he cant do the job) but that at the end of his short 4 year term, if he cant fix the GIGILLIONS of DOLLARS of dept we are in or do something to jump start this wrecked economy,...then he will be looked at (not as a bad, failed pres) but "see u cant let a Black president man lead a nation".....shoot, lets hope he get inauguarated and some milita group wont assianate him first.

i think he does represents change. i think he can do a great job. (not just bcause he is black) but cuz he represent all of what american needs[/quote]


LadyR... we also discussed this! I said almost the same thing... I have a lot of fear about him surviving the presidency PERIOD. You know he and his wife and kids sat down at some point at discussed the threat to his personal well-being... which makes me admire his courage even more.

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