If I were a terrorist

[Flying Dutchman]

It is not racism....ok, it is, but it is not just white racism. Hillary got 60% of the white vote.......that means at least 30% voted for BO. Can't be said about the black voters. So, who truly is putting race before best suited? When you have all the black leaders, the black columnists and other influential black people constantly saying that what Wright preaches is ok, that you can't ask BO about race questions without being called a racist, that when you mention the fact about the 90% vote you are race baiting.......this has a tendancy to piss people off. It is the minorities that are feeding this issue and I think it is going to cost them. Unfortunately it will be a self fufilling prophecy of doom....."See, a black man can not win" will be the battle cry.

[Highwayman]

Originally Posted by JayhawkMom

I would hope, in 2008, that you are incorrect. Unfortunately, I do believe that there are older, white, racist folks that will do exactly what you are saying. I think it will be a say day in this Country when Americans do not vote for a candidate simply because of the color of their skin. If he's not the best candidate.......so be it. But to do that simply because he is not white is a terrible thing.......We are better than that. I would hope that we've learned our lesson on racism........

The problem is that both Democrats are extreme leftists and far outside the mainstream. When they lose, their supporters will cry racist when in reality it’s their politics.

[JayhawkMom]

All I'm saying is.........in 2008, this should not even be an issue......Black, White, Woman, Man......it's just stupid. Haven't we paid the price this kind of crap already? Have we not learned anything? We are the greatest Country in the world and we still focus on this?

It should be the best candidate........period. I'm a woman, and should not vote for Hillary simply because she's a woman........but there are people that will not vote for Obama simply because he's black......it's crap.

[JayhawkMom]

Originally Posted by Highwayman

The problem is that both Democrats are extreme leftists and far outside the mainstream. When they lose, their supporters will cry racist when in reality it’s their politics.

What does my statement have to do with being left? or right?

I'm not the one crying racist.....I'm saying there are still white people in this Country that won't vote for Obama simply because he's black.

As a Republican, are you saying that's okay?

[Highwayman]

Originally Posted by JayhawkMom

What does my statement have to do with being left? or right?

I'm not the one crying racist.....I'm saying there are still white people in this Country that won't vote for Obama simply because he's black.

As a Republican, are you saying that's okay?

I didn’t disagree with your statement. I pointed out that the Democrat candidates don’t appeal to the mainstream because of their politics.

[JayhawkMom]

Originally Posted by Highwayman

I didn’t disagree with your statement. I pointed out that the Democrat candidates don’t appeal to the mainstream because of their politics.

You did not answer my question........As a Republican, is it okay for someone to not vote for Obama SIMPLY because he is black?

[JayhawkMom]

Originally Posted by Highwayman

I didn’t disagree with your statement. I pointed out that the Democrat candidates don’t appeal to the mainstream because of their politics.

Guess we'll just have to see on election day........

[Highwayman]

Originally Posted by JayhawkMom

You did not answer my question........As a Republican, is it okay for someone to not vote for Obama SIMPLY because he is black?

No, it’s not. Is it OK for blacks to vote for him because he is black? They do and that will likely offset any white vote against him.

While you’re proud that your party is running a black and a woman, I’m watching your party’s woman playing the race card against her black opponent. But then the Democrats have a history of putting down blacks.

[88-31-10]

This country has a history of putting down blacks.

[JayhawkMom]

Originally Posted by Highwayman

No, it’s not.

Thank god, we can agree on that.

While you’re proud that your party is running a black and a woman, I’m watching your party’s woman playing the race card against her black opponent. But then the Democrats have a history of putting down blacks.

The Republicans were going after each other during the primary race too.....this isn't just a Democratic thing, and you know it.

I heard 'ol Mitt spew more crap on McCain than the law allows......that is until he was out of the race, then he's buddy buddy......this is politics and we all know it.