Reader Posts
« previous | TPM CAFÉ READER POSTS HOME | next »
Ref. Obama's comments about small town people
If Obama's comment is not offensive to those people in small town, I don't know what is going to offend them. It is my believe that most white people are supporting Obama, because they don't want to be labeled that they are racist. Secondly, they don't consider Obama as a real Black man from this country. Most blacks are supporting him because they don't have a candidate who will be acceptable to the white people.
No one really knows much about this guy except he is a good speaker and has received good education. Waht major initiatives has he taken while he is in the Senate? He avoided or voted with his party in most if not on all votes. He is no different than any other politician.
Why he fails to pay proper respect to the Flag. Is this some sort of protest?
Please don't select him at this time. Let him prove himself before select him for the highest office in the world. Don't be fooled by his fancy talk.
Comments (12)
Quote: "Please don't select him at this time."
You make it sound like all those flaws you think he has now will be "non-flaws" at some point in the future.
Why not just say you're for Hillary now and you don't really care about later?
April 12, 2008 9:53 PM | Reply | Permalink
I am not a fan of Clinton, but I feel like we are trying to get McCain elected. I love my religion not because I am bitter as Obama said.
April 18, 2008 9:33 PM | Reply | Permalink
"Why he fails to pay proper respect to the Flag."
WTF are you talking about, if your talking about that stupid smear e-mail then you have come to the wrong place to post crap.
April 12, 2008 9:57 PM | Reply | Permalink
I don't recall anything about his lapal pin. However, have you ever observed him while the national Anthem was playing?
April 18, 2008 9:29 PM | Reply | Permalink
If this is snark it is funny, but then if not, even more so.
April 12, 2008 10:12 PM | Reply | Permalink
It is my believe that most white people are supporting Obama, because they don't want to be labeled that they are racist.
Could some or most of Obama's "white supporters" actually be attracted to him because of his intelligence?
Secondly, they don't consider Obama as a real Black man from this country.
Do you consider him "real"? If so why or why not? They aren't posting this missive, you are. That is why I ask the questions.
Why he fails to pay proper respect to the Flag. Is this some sort of protest? I was watching Morning Joe via MSNBC's website and I saw my Senator speaking about her appearance on Curb Your Enthusiasm . She wasn't wearing a Flag pin. Was she protesting? I think if I had jump to the conclusion most people would rightly label me crazy. I usually watch C-SPAN and I often see Republicans without Flag pins. Are they too, protesting?
April 12, 2008 10:24 PM | Reply | Permalink
Well, I'm from a small town (pop 4000) and I'm not offended at all. Obama's telling the truth. And I'm not supporting Obama so people won't call me a racist. I'm supporting him for the same reason I supported Bill Clinton: because he's the smartest person in the room. Period.
April 12, 2008 10:43 PM | Reply | Permalink
I am glad for you. He is smart and an outstanding speaker.
April 18, 2008 9:35 PM | Reply | Permalink
Jesus, condescending and elitist much? "Don't those dumb yokels know when they're being insulted?"
April 12, 2008 10:50 PM | Reply | Permalink
Maybe if people would stop and read what Obama said about small towns, they might find, as usual, that he spoke the truth. I lived in a very small town (400 people) for the first 20+ years of my life, and I have to say I felt not the slightest degree of insult by what he said. Actually, he was very empathetic in what he said, as he usually is. Isn't it a shame there is so little "wrong" about Obama that we have to spend time talking about his minister and his empathy for small town, economically distressed people?
April 12, 2008 10:59 PM | Reply | Permalink
"Isn't it a shame there is so little "wrong" about Obama that we have to spend time talking about his minister and his empathy for small town, economically distressed people?"
Wow, thank you!
April 12, 2008 11:15 PM | Reply | Permalink
Actually, Obama is half White. Therefore, we have a Black and White person running for president at the same time.
April 13, 2008 1:38 AM | Reply | Permalink
Post a Comment