racism

[stephen]

I think all of this has alot to do with race. even if black pple and white pple pick the opposite race (thats minus the other races who try to fit in either race categories) there is a small percentage of america that is only picking from performance and what is said. These topics about who should be president is much deeper than angry pple picking the right color. It has a lot to do with the "underview" (meaning things going on that the avergage american might not know by way only having limited knowledge of what society says) or overstanding what america thinks they need to clean up the mess that is going on.

i think that hit the nail on the head. when you hear people on the radio or whatever, saying "let's get a black president!" you have to think about how much that person truly knows about politics. let's think in terms of just the IA community for example. how many people REALLY know/care about politics? look at how many people know only the "basics" and are still going out to vote? what do you think those people's votes rely on? well the same goes for people who vote for a candidate due to race. naturally, me being a black man, i'd be damn happy to see a black man achieve such an achievement (given our history), but that's not what's making or breaking my vote. we can't pretend that some civil injustices still don't exist, and the people who are directly affect by them are going to do something about it when they can. SEEING IS BELIEVING to a lot of people. some people need to actually see a black man get elected in order to believe that America has let that portion of racism go. the same will happen if we ever get a woman president.

[AirMax95]

Somebody told me the other day that they cant vote for a black man so they just aren't going to vote at all...

It is really 2008? Cause last I checked it wasn't 1865

Face the fact people. Blks pwn you, times are changing. They already are taking over every sport

Golf's best player = Tiger Woods (Black)
Tennis best women player = Venus Williams (Wimbledon this year was Serena vs Venus, both black)
Basketballs best player = Kobe (Black)
Football and baseball have tons of superstars

They didn't even used to let black people play in most of these sports just 50 years ago, and they already have surpassed the whites.

Now lets look at dancing

Dancing with the stars this year has 5 boys left in which three of them are black

Politics

First time a black man has been running for president and representing the democratic party

Comedy

Chris Rock, Dave Chapelle, Eddie Murphy, need I say more

Face it!
They are funnier, better athletes, and smarter than your #1 George W. If I were one of you racist whiteys I'd switch sides real quick before you become the slaves

fyi Im white

lol. all entertainment industry references except obama, who happens to be mixed btw.

Current African American CEO's of Fortune 500 Companies

Clarence Otis, Jr.
Born: April 11, 1956, Vicksburg, MS.
Company: Darden Restaurants, Inc.
Position: Chief Executive Officer and President
Industry: Food Services
Country: United States

Kenneth I. Chenault
Born: June 2, 1951, New York, New York.
Company: American Express
Position: Chairman and CEO
Industry: Financial Services
Country: United States

Richard Dean Parson
Born: April 4, 1948, Brooklyn, NY
Company: Time Warner
Position: Chairman
Industry: Media
Country: United States

Ronald A. Williams
Company: Aetna Inc.
Position: CEO/President
Industry: Health Care
Country: United States

Former African American CEO's of Fortune 500 Companies

Aylwin Lewis
Born: May 28, 1954, Houston, TX.
Company: Sears Holdings Corporation
Position: Chief Executive Officer and President
Industry: Retail
Country: United States

Franklin Delano Raines
Born: January 14, 1949, Seattle, Washington
Company: Revolution LLC
Position: Director
Industry: Financial Services
Country: United States

Stan O'Neal
Born: Oct. 7, 1951, Roanoke, Ala.
Company: Merrill Lynch & Co.
Position: Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President
Industry: Financial Services
Country: United States

Possible Future Black CEO's of Fortune 500 Companies

Don Thompson
Born: 1963, Chicago, IL.
Company: McDonald's USA
Position: President
Industry: Food
Country: United States

John W. Thompson
Born: April 24, 1949, in Fort Dix, New Jersey
Company: Symantec Corporation
Position: Chairman, CEO
Industry: Technology
Country: United States

Ursula M Burns
Born: New York, New York, September 20, 1958
Company: Xerox Corporation
Position: President, Director
Industry: Computer Hardware
Country: United States

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First, let me say that I respect your post! BUT......the above adds more and is for the A**hole who says/thinks, "thats all they can do".

Black people are into more than the entertainment/sports fields. This is just a short list, it does not include the all power player executive positions.

Needless to say, racism might as well kill itself, because society won't let it die!

Can't we all just dislike individuals not based on color, lol

[AirMax95]

I had to do some research cause I knew Alan Keyes' name sounded familiar, ironically do you know he lost to Barack Obama in the Illinois State senate race? Interesting, he's a republican too.. no way blacks are going to swarm to him on that notion alone.

Jesse Jackson ran for the democratic nomination in 84 and 88, we see how that worked out.

In all of this please remember that Hillary Clinton at the beginning of the democratic primary had over 60% of the black support going into this thing, it wasn't until he won South Carolina and Bill Clinton said what he said that the tide changed.. its hard to offend an entire race of people (even unintentionally) and expect their support.

Same goes with John McCain, how can he expect to gain the support of black democrats when he voted against the MLK holiday? People change but at the same time people do not forget, theres so many other factors in this presidential race that minimize the importance of racial bias.

I cannot agree more.

Ok, he is black, so? He is an open-minded, charismatic, intelligent, kind-hearted man. He appeals to people, he listens to people, and he did not conform to the "brotha man", as people call it. He is for EVERYBODY, even the people who hate his skin color and partial nationality.

He plans to do all he can to put things in place to help better this country. Change the mindset, and good things are to follow.

ALSO......

Obama and McCain both spoke in front of the NAACP. Ballsy move for both candidates. You may think ".....Obama fits in, McCain had no chance.." WRONG! Obama walked around questions and topics of interest. Obama ran into a group of individuals that demanded more than the average American voter. McCain, damnit, answered questions! He left he NAACP Convention with the respect of alot of black voters. Sure, they may not switch their vote immediately, but he left a positive impact.

The Presidental race is, partially, based on color. It is new to everyone. People are now realizing change mentally.

-White voters realize that Obama is not the "black" guy they think of majority of the day. He is not about the bull****, he means business. F**k with him, and you will get ran over.

-Black people are realizing that "aint s**t walking but the facts". Time to wake up, do better, and stop allowing excuses to make them. There is no "the man" unless you want there to be one.

I am black.......and I VOTE BILL COSBY!!!!!

[One_Bad_SHO]

sweetheart do more research because that topic i dont think you know what your talking about. There alot of people in many races who discovery invent and explore new things in those generes that are not white.

your sounding just as ignorant as she.

"LOL, I just wanted to point out that this little girl is a moron. To mention the success of blacks in sports and entertainment and weigh them against the successes of whites in topics like... oh... u know... science, healthcare, politics etc etc.. u know, things that REALLY matter... is just ignorant.
Whites and blacks have accomplished many wonderful things that have helped humanity in many different ways. Don't try and seperate them into categories because we as a human race have achieved what we have achieved TOGETHER."

Cupcake, perhaps you missed that part? He/she was implying that the blacks have more accomplishments than whites in sports/enetertainment which is why they "pwn" us.... My statement was to show that the whites have accomplished more in the other areas than the blacks. The FOLLOWING statement supports your line "There alot of people in many races who discovery invent and explore new things in those generes that are not white." No ignorance here, homie.

[Lucky DAWG]

Somebody told me the other day that they cant vote for a black man so they just aren't going to vote at all...

It is really 2008? Cause last I checked it wasn't 1865

Face the fact people. Blks pwn you, times are changing. They already are taking over every sport

Golf's best player = Tiger Woods (Black)
Tennis best women player = Venus Williams (Wimbledon this year was Serena vs Venus, both black)
Basketballs best player = Kobe (Black)
Football and baseball have tons of superstars

They didn't even used to let black people play in most of these sports just 50 years ago, and they already have surpassed the whites.

Now lets look at dancing

Dancing with the stars this year has 5 boys left in which three of them are black

Politics

First time a black man has been running for president and representing the democratic party

Comedy

Chris Rock, Dave Chapelle, Eddie Murphy, need I say more

Face it!
They are funnier, better athletes, and smarter than your #1 George W. If I were one of you racist whiteys I'd switch sides real quick before you become the slaves

fyi Im white

Why don't you get a negroplasty (southpark reference) if you think they are so much better?



And i'm glad you listed a bunch of entertainment and sports people, since that clearly demonstrates IQ... list CEO's and political leaders if you want to make a point.


Saying black people are so much better is just as racist as saying they aren't up to par with other races.




You pretty much shot your argument to hell.

[AirMax95]

Why don't you get a negroplasty (southpark reference) if you think they are so much better?



And i'm glad you listed a bunch of entertainment and sports people, since that clearly demonstrates IQ... list CEO's and political leaders if you want to make a point.


Saying black people are so much better is just as racist as saying they aren't up to par with other races.




You pretty much shot your argument to hell.

Look at my post above, I fixed that for him, lol.

I strongly feel that no one is "better". It is all a mindset. If you allow yourself to accept it, then you become it.

[Lucky DAWG]

Look at my post above, I fixed that for him, lol.

I strongly feel that no one is "better". It is all a mindset. If you allow yourself to accept it, then you become it.

inheritly no one is better.



but you would be surprised how far some people let themselves go, i would definately classify some people as "better", and that is not limited to race nor supposed to be racist.

[AirMax95]

^^^You are correct, I mean as far as people who give a damn and are taking care of business.

[blaknoize]

I had to do some research cause I knew Alan Keyes' name sounded familiar, ironically do you know he lost to Barack Obama in the Illinois State senate race? Interesting, he's a republican too.. no way blacks are going to swarm to him on that notion alone.

Jesse Jackson ran for the democratic nomination in 84 and 88, we see how that worked out.

...Bill Clinton said what he said that the tide changed.. its hard to offend an entire race of people (even unintentionally) and expect their support.

Same goes with John McCain, how can he expect to gain the support of black democrats when he voted against the MLK holiday?

Oh thats who he was? Lol, well thats why I never heard of him, or I joined "watching the news" to deep into the general election.

Jesse is who it was. I saw it on "I love '84" and forgot. But yea, he was waaaaay ahead of the times and just lost in spectacular fashion.

Bill messed up period being "racist" anyway while trying to cockblock Obama. He has all kinds of lil remarks that frustate me, even though I like him. HIllary on the other hand, just trys to spit game to the public (albit she does a good job) but not even my Aunt supported her views and my aunt is obviously a woman.

[Lucky DAWG]

Oh thats who he was? Lol, well thats why I never heard of him, or I joined "watching the news" to deep into the general election.

Jesse is who it was. I saw it on "I love '84" and forgot. But yea, he was waaaaay ahead of the times and just lost in spectacular fashion.

Bill messed up period being "racist" anyway while trying to cockblock Obama. He has all kinds of lil remarks that frustate me, even though I like him. HIllary on the other hand, just trys to spit game to the public (albit she does a good job) but not even my Aunt supported her views and my aunt is obviously a woman.

he was not waaaaay ahead of his time



Jesse Jackson is a ****ing moron is the problem
although i don't like Obama, hes atleast intelligent