by Anonymous on January 19th, 2009
I am appaled that most people are only paying attention to race. No one seems to care one bit about Obama's substance or credentials.
by Arisztid in a COAT of Rromani awareness on January 19th, 2009
~~edited from comment thread because I am not completely right with my analysis
1) a mixed race man is president, not a black man.
Ok, now that that is over, I think it is not going to make much of a change in race relations.
In some ways it shall get better, in some ways worse.
Violence against "minority" Obama supporters is escalating, the KKK and neo-Nazis are hollering louder. All you have to do is read the news to see it. Surf the net and see the rise in the hate as well.
I have heard of violence from blacks rising against whites.
This has stirred a hornet's nest.
So, combine the good with the bad and I think it shall come out to "no change."
~~edit
Avatar SABOTEUR Jan, 24 2009 at 08:00 PM
Sorry, but I have to disagree. While you comment may be TECHNICALLY accurate, it denies the fact that President Obama identifies with and accepts HIMSELF as a Black man, not mixed-race. His wife identifies with and accepts her husband as a Black man ( http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/01/michelle.obama/ ), so for all intents and purposes, Barack Obama is America's first Black President. Now, as I was deciding whether or not to add MY 2 cents, I came across this article ( http://news.bbc.co.uk/.../7735503.stm ). The author sums it up by stating, "For us, being black and mixed-race are not mutually exclusive. We have learned to live with the contradictions. Perhaps it's time for everyone else to learn to live with them too." Indeed. Why is it so difficult to accept someone how they want to be accepted? Until we can answer THAT question, we have a long way to go before we make significant progress in race or any OTHER kind of relations.
Avatar Arisztid in a COAT of Romani Awareness Jan, 24 2009 at 08:04 PM
I stand, or sit, corrected. He should be accepted as he defines himself. Thankyou Saboteur. :)
Avatar SABOTEUR Jan, 24 2009 at 08:14 PM
You're welcome.
Avatar Arisztid in a COAT of Romani Awareness Jan, 24 2009 at 08:16 PM
:) Many apologies for spreading the wrong information. I shall add this into my answer.
by Carlos Lehder on January 19th, 2009
no way, guys like al sharpten and jesse jackson make a living of of racism, and thier not giving that up. this also applies to the lesser jesses and al's, and for that matter all minoritys and libreas that want to use the the race card every time things dont go thier way. thats not gonna change, blacks will always pull the race card when it in thier best interest. If people really want improve race relations in this country lets end the real racism like affermative action, which is a racist policy, that would be a good start
by Anonymous on January 19th, 2009
All liberals seem to be concerned with is electing people based on their race and any race is acceptable as long as they aint white.
by Someone on January 19th, 2009
First, he's half black. Second, they have been improving very slowly anyway. Unless everyone was blind or the same color I bet there will always be stereotypes about race. Same with gender. If a female became President I doubt that would significantly increase gender equality.
by Blackberry. on January 19th, 2009
A very insignificant amount, but it's better than nothing. There are still stubborn whites and blacks and stubborn every other race.
by Esperanza on January 21st, 2009
Race relations has improved thru time, and that is why our new president was elected because what he can do, and not the color of his slin.
by FreshApples on January 19th, 2009
only if Obama does something spectacularly well.
but still probably not.
by themyelinsheath on January 19th, 2009
No. People rarely change. Gernerations will have to die before that happens.
by Anonymous on January 19th, 2009
No. After the dust settles, things will be get back to status quo.
by cynthia on January 19th, 2009
I think that they have been improving greatly over the last twenty years. The inauguration of a black president is an historic event that has special significance in America.
The very founding of America relied on turning a blind eye on slavery. This ignorance of the slavery issue led to the Civil War, Jim Crow laws, migration of blacks from the southern states, and the civil rights movement. No other issue has caused so much turmoil in America. This inauguration is very significant and marks the first time where the majority of the American population feels that a black man is our best choice to lead us for the next four years.
by Anonymous on January 24th, 2009
Micheal Jackson called,
He want's his black skin back now that it's in vogue.
by ILuvAnimals on January 24th, 2009
I would say that it all ready has improved and will continue improving.
by Bobgardenman on January 19th, 2009
Wow i hope they do. End Race problems now!
What does the term"ethnic succession"mean?
by Answerbag Staff on January 27th, 2010
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Has the fight for civil rights been won?
by FastWoman on January 6th, 2010
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Is the reason why people don't like blacks is because of the stereotypes associated with blacks? what if blacks stop acting like stereotypes
by terrig on December 26th, 2009
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Do you think a little bit of racism at the workplace is inevitable and therefore OK?
by CNC on December 7th, 2009
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My friend won't eat at a sushi bar if the sushi preparers are Hispanic or Chinese. He considers that inauthentic and says that Japanese have higher sanitary standards. Would you call that racist?
by GeorgeGee on December 9th, 2009
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Read Adacity of hope, which he wrote. It's all in there
by Bobgardenman on January 19th, 2009
They'll care when they get taxed to death.
by Mrs Anonymous on January 19th, 2009
Much of what he says and writes is hardly grounded in fact. Obama is one guy that when he opens his mouth is easily caught in a lie. Which is why for four years as a senator he kept his mouth shut and voted present.
by Anonymous on January 19th, 2009
I am on the other side of the fence as to opinion, Anonymous Coward, but I say AMEN to your answer.
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Who friggin' CARES what color his skin is? I only care if he does a good job.
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I may be an Obama supporter but I do not think he is the Messiah. I think that now we have to see if he does a good job and, since I do not trust any politicians, I shall be in "wait and see" mode for a LONG time.
by Arisztid in a COAT of Rromani awareness on January 19th, 2009