We aspire and long to move past partisanship, racism and bigotry. You'd never know it from reading and posting on political forums.
We have to let some things settle out. Some people's over reactions to the Obama Presidency are downright hysterical.
Did Obama say that 'typical black'? Maybe he acknowledges that some blacks are still held back by their own internalized oppression and racism. I'd have to see the actual statement within the context of the conversation.
Why shouldn't blacks be able to have their eyes open when they consider how to further lift themselves up?
Some people on this forum think blacks are inherently more likely to committ crime. That's a racist attitude. An attitude that is reactionary and doesn't examine context.
My friend, I am truly sorry if you missed the point of my post. It is satire, it is tongue in cheek. Let me explain:
Candidate Obama referred to his white grandmother, the person who raised him as a "
typical white person."
, Rev. Joseph Lowery was asked to bless the inauguration and gave this benediction: 'Lord, in the memory of all the saints who from their labors rest, and in the joy of a new beginning, we ask you to help us work for that day when black will not be asked to get in back, when brown can stick around, when yellow will be mellow,when the red man can get ahead, man; and when
white will embrace what is right. That all those who do justice and love mercy say Amen. Say Amen'...
Robert Reich, Obama financial advisor, in discussing how stimulus funds should be spent, suggested that funds should not go to employ
white construction workers
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Larry King says his son wishes he was black.
Larry King: My Son Wishes He Was Black, "Black Is In"
I believe that you saw the racism when I changed the races in the original quotes. I hope you see it equally from the other side.