Racism - An illness or a Way of life? - Page 8 - Jamaica Talk

Lady Rasta · #**106** (**permalink**) 06-23-2008, 12:18 PM

^^ has any potential first lady been called "a baby mamma" in the HISTORY of this contry?^^

R U Kidding me!

i know you are joking so i wont even work myself up bout it.

****unbleiveable****

MissB · #**107** (**permalink**) 06-23-2008, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jomo's girl

The media, other politicians, and whomever else jumps on the bandwagon work very hard to disrespect and discredit every single candidate every single time some sort of election or appointment comes up. There is nothing new there.

Yes... they also went to work on Hilary Clinton immediately and with much vigor. It's the American way!!!

Jomo's girl · #**108** (**permalink**) 06-23-2008, 12:20 PM

Maybe not a baby mama; but she's been attacked just the same.....different words, same intent.

What you said, Miss B.

And, no, I am not joking. If I were, I would put a little smiley face behind my statement.

MissB · #**109** (**permalink**) 06-23-2008, 12:21 PM

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.

GhettoGurl · #**110** (**permalink**) 06-23-2008, 12:22 PM

Talk is cheap, lets just see what he is gonna do for all of you when he IS elected. Everybody thought Bush was gonna be fabulous too...

MissB · #**111** (**permalink**) 06-23-2008, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by GhettoGurl

Talk is cheap, lets just see what he is gonna do for all of you when he IS elected. Everybody thought Bush was gonna be fabulous too...

Umm... you can remove my name from the inclusive "everybody"...
I didn't EVER think he would be fabulous for our country... EVER!

Jomo's girl · #**112** (**permalink**) 06-23-2008, 12:24 PM

I did not vote for Bush either time, GG.

However, once he was in office, I didn't bash him. We were stuck with him....what was the point?

GhettoGurl · #**113** (**permalink**) 06-23-2008, 12:24 PM

Okay Everybody excluding missB

GhettoGurl · #**114** (**permalink**) 06-23-2008, 12:25 PM

And excluding JG,

Obviously no one in their right mind would admit they voted for him, yet he became president AGAIN....

JamCan · #**115** (**permalink**) 06-23-2008, 12:26 PM

Well since the rest of the board died at the expense of this thread.....guess I'll jump on over to Yawdchat for a while

MissB · #**116** (**permalink**) 06-23-2008, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by GhettoGurl

Okay Everybody excluding missB

Thank you...
And I'd be happy to dig up my voting record if need be!

Make no mistake... I wasn't thrilled about voting for John Kerry.... but I would sooner cut my left arm off than vote for George Bush...

However... you are right... somebody voted for him.

MissB · #**117** (**permalink**) 06-23-2008, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JamCan

Well since the rest of the board died at the expense of this thread.....guess I'll jump on over to Yawdchat for a while

LOL. You know how we all like to talk about race around here... I just look forward to the day when we can all sit under a little palapa and have a redstripe and do it face to face!

GhettoGurl · #**118** (**permalink**) 06-23-2008, 12:32 PM

I do not mind the racial discussions, as long as we dont start insulting eachother they are healthy debates.

I cant join yawdchat, my 11 IP addresses have been banned, for no apparant reason, I cant believe I cant go there and chat about herbal baths and perfumed candles!!!

I will be here during lunch to voice my real opinion

Jomo's girl · #**119** (**permalink**) 06-23-2008, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by GhettoGurl

And excluding JG,

Obviously no one in their right mind would admit they voted for him, yet he became president AGAIN....

There are those who admit it, GG. Just cause he didn't pan out to their expecations doesn't mean they aren't still staunch Republicans. They have high hopes for the next candidate. For that, I think they are just high!

JamCan · #**120** (**permalink**) 06-23-2008, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MissB

LOL. You know how we all like to talk about race around here... I just look forward to the day when we can all sit under a little palapa and have a redstripe and do it face to face!

Nope, not ALL of us. Generalization. Been caught in that trap before, won't go there again. I'll just watch you all go round and round with the same thing.