Barack Obama has been gliding along the campaign trail with almost fiendish stealth, subtly blotting out (or at least concealing) all traces of anti-Americanism and terrorist affiliations as they are dragged from his closet. The fact that we are still considering him as a serious candidate seems a bit humorous, like an electoral Candid Camera pointed directly at America's p.c. reconciliation after 9/11. Will the people reject him for his eerie resemblance to the U.S. anathema, or will they embrace him in all of his unconventional glory? How much more will they take before his candidacy becomes laughable?
It's just hard to believe that, considering his past, Obama has truly relinquished his long held resentment of America and his militant ties. We have to remember that he's a politician with an agenda, pandering, performing, and painting himself as the electable moderate who can woo anyone with dark charm and a slice of gilded apple pie. After all, the American public would never elect Barack Hussein Obama, the radical anti-capitalist, if he gave his speeches in a bandolier and Black Panther fatigues. He'll save that outfit for the inauguration.
Don't get me wrong. I think he's an affable chap, but the skeletons he's been hiding are ghastly, and certainly more than enough to oust any whitey from the race (no pun intended). I verily believe that we are much more willing to overlook his frightening history because he's a minority, and no one wants to be hatin' on the black guy. But racism doesn't have to come into play to pit all of America against a possible terrorist, or a socialist (Clinton), or a warmonger (McCain). Here's an idea...DON'T VOTE!!!
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Considering Obama's past? Which part? His time at Columbia or Harvard? His work as a community organizer in Chicago? His work in the Senate?
Oh, wait, I'm sure you're talking about the shady supporters he's got. I don't understand why Farrakhan and Wright come up again and again and John Hagee, avid supporter of John McCain (and raging homophobe who claims hurricane Katrina was god's punishment for New Orleans), is rarely talked about.
I agree that all of these politicians are playing a game, but I don't think everyone is simply ignoring Obama's past because he is black. Plus, let's face it. A black president will still be at the mercy of almost entirely white judicial and legislative bodies, so is it even possible for him to play out these supposed black militant fantasies?
Any of the three candidates up for office right now will be a vast improvement over the current administration, so whatever happens, I just hope November gets here soon.
i have to agree with christine. what past are you alluding to Todd. Should we condemn you for the family, friends or associates you have who may be questionable to certain of us? the RETIRED Wright hasn't said anything in those few sound bites the media loves to trot out that isn't said at the dinner table in MANY african-american homes. is it just that the american public hasn't been privy to these sentiments before now that makes them seem so shocking and anti-american.
While on the View Barack responded to a question regarding Wright "how would you like it if the top 5 stupidest things you EVER said was recorded and aired in a continuous sound bite for the world to see'
I wouldn't mind seeing Barack in Black Panther regalia. To certain of us American public the panther party does not illicit fear and loathing.
I'm not an avid Obama fan, but whenever I hear groups of people or individuals talking about him in a less than becoming light- specifically a light likening him to a terrorist, I feel really irritated and/or annoyed. People are always making these ridiculous claims regarding Obama and with what proof?
Did you watch the CNN or BBC report where it exposed Obama as a member of a radical muslim sect dedicated to blowing themselves up? Yeah, me neither.
I understand why people have concerns, I really do. It's the fact that people let their concerns (or paranoias), and not factual evidence dictate their decisions that worries and frustrates me.
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