'If Obama was white, McCain wouldn't stand a chance'

I read this quote on an article about hardcore racism still lingering in Detroit (very interesting article, check it out)

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gL4gpf6tOFrNFvZEt8A6l4bn0qJgD93FSIQG0

What do you guys think? I thought it might turn out to be an interesting discussion. Please no flamers.

I think I base my vote on the issues....not race.LJS9502_basic

Too bad so many people don't. I can't believe there are still people out there who refuse to vote for a person based on sexuality or race.

Wow. Its just a thought and it has the potential to be an interesting discussion. I never said you had to be a fortune teller.

Hurray for ignorance.

I think I base my vote on the issues....not race.LJS9502_basic

Maybe true, but how many racists could there possibly be? Enough to destroy Obama's chance?WINDWAKER1

You'd be surprised. Ever heard of the southern states?

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]I think I base my vote on the issues....not race.Bloodbath_87

[QUOTE="WINDWAKER1"]Maybe true, but how many racists could there possibly be? Enough to destroy Obama's chance?windsofwang

You'd be surprised. Ever heard of the southern states?

Ever hear of Northern Elitism?

Maybe true, but how many racists could there possibly be? Enough to destroy Obama's chance?WINDWAKER1

if obama was white, he would be as recognized as much as bill richardson...taj7575

Please, the major reason why Obama is the Democratic presidential candidate in the first place is because he's black. If he were white he'd just have been another mainstream politician and the media would have put all their focus on Hillary instead of splitting it up between the novel black candidate and the novel female candidate. If Obama were white you wouldn't even know who Barack Obama is.

Please, the major reason why Obama is the Democratic presidential candidate in the first place is because he's black. If he were white he'd just have been another mainstream politician and the media would have put all their focus on Hillary instead of splitting it up between the novel black candidate and the novel female candidate. If Obama were white you wouldn't even know who Barack Obama is.

gameguy6700

But thats like saying Al Sharpton should be right up there with Obama then.

actually If he was white he wouldnt stand a chance. Hes getting a lot of white sympathy votes. Much more white sympathy votes than racists anti black votes.

the author is misinformed. If a white guy ran for president and didnt have a single piece of legislation to his credit, he would never win the hearts and minds of the people

[QUOTE="WINDWAKER1"]Maybe true, but how many racists could there possibly be? Enough to destroy Obama's chance?nocoolnamejim

if obama was white, he would be as recognized as much as bill richardson...taj7575

yeah because every 4 years theres a ton of black candidates running right? :roll:

Im not saying obama is bad, just there was better

[QUOTE="windsofwang"]

[QUOTE="WINDWAKER1"]Maybe true, but how many racists could there possibly be? Enough to destroy Obama's chance?Theokhoth

You'd be surprised. Ever heard of the southern states?

Ever hear of Northern Elitism?

Yeah believe it or not, we aren't all racist rednecks in the south.

[QUOTE="nocoolnamejim"][QUOTE="WINDWAKER1"]Maybe true, but how many racists could there possibly be? Enough to destroy Obama's chance?taj7575

if obama was white, he would be as recognized as much as bill richardson...taj7575

yeah because every 4 years theres a ton of black candidates running right? :roll:

Im not saying obama is bad, just there was better

It kind of goes both ways:

Some people vote for Obama so they don't look like racists, and some don't vote for him because they are racists.

[QUOTE="Theokhoth"][QUOTE="windsofwang"]

[QUOTE="WINDWAKER1"]Maybe true, but how many racists could there possibly be? Enough to destroy Obama's chance?JakeTD21

You'd be surprised. Ever heard of the southern states?

Ever hear of Northern Elitism?

Yeah believe it or not, we aren't all racist rednecks in the south.

Hating Jews and Blacks went out of style.

However, hating Mexiacans, Homosexulas and Muslims is still ok.

He is a Democratic who is not Clinton. That is enough of reason for him not be elected. Democratic just do not win elections. Beyond Clinton, there has not been a Democratic to serve 2 terms since the days of FDR, and that was 60 years ago. Need I say more?

[QUOTE="Theokhoth"][QUOTE="windsofwang"]

[QUOTE="WINDWAKER1"]Maybe true, but how many racists could there possibly be? Enough to destroy Obama's chance?JakeTD21

You'd be surprised. Ever heard of the southern states?

Ever hear of Northern Elitism?

Yeah believe it or not, we aren't all racist rednecks in the south.

However, hating Mexiacans, Homosexulas and Muslims is still ok.

joeytentz

Mexicans are hated mainly because of illegal immigration, which is naturally far more common in Southern States.

Homosexuals: I'm gay and I live in the southeast.:roll:

Muslims: This is found all over America. . . .

All it takes is a quick trip to New York to know that Northerners can be just as bad in the racism department as Southerners.

[QUOTE="joeytentz"]

However, hating Mexiacans, Homosexulas and Muslims is still ok.

Theokhoth

Mexicans are hated mainly because of illegal immigration, which is naturally far more common in Southern States.

Homosexuals: I'm gay and I live in the southeast.:roll:

Muslims: this is found all over America. . . .

All it takes is a quick trip to New York to know that Northerners can be just as bad in the racism department as Southerners.

Lets just summarize this and say the USA is racist.

[QUOTE="Theokhoth"][QUOTE="joeytentz"]

However, hating Mexiacans, Homosexulas and Muslims is still ok.

Kuhu

Mexicans are hated mainly because of illegal immigration, which is naturally far more common in Southern States.

Homosexuals: I'm gay and I live in the southeast.:roll:

Muslims: this is found all over America. . . .

All it takes is a quick trip to New York to know that Northerners can be just as bad in the racism department as Southerners.

Lets just summarize this and say the USA is racist.

Thank you.:P

actually If he was white he wouldnt stand a chance. Hes getting a lot of white sympathy votes. Much more white sympathy votes than racists anti black votes.

the author is misinformed. If a white guy ran for president and didnt have a single piece of legislation to his credit, he would never win the hearts and minds of the people

BarryObama

[QUOTE="gameguy6700"]

Please, the major reason why Obama is the Democratic presidential candidate in the first place is because he's black. If he were white he'd just have been another mainstream politician and the media would have put all their focus on Hillary instead of splitting it up between the novel black candidate and the novel female candidate. If Obama were white you wouldn't even know who Barack Obama is.

windsofwang

But thats like saying Al Sharpton should be right up there with Obama then.

Al Sharpton was a nutjob and far too radical for mainstream White America to accept, hence the reason he lost. He did receive coverage though.

What I'm trying to say here is that media coverage is necessary for any candidate to have a chance at gaining the presidential nomination from their party. You could be the best presidential candidate this country has ever seen, but if you don't get media coverage you won't even get 5% of the primary vote. Likewise, you can get a ton of media coverage but if you don't jibe well with the public you won't be getting elected either. Don't get me wrong, Obama is a very charismatic guy which is why he's doing so well right now. But the only reason he was able to get to where he is today is because the media decided to give him a ton of coverage at the beginning of the election season because of his race thus making him into a household name. After he got that kind of attention he was able to run with it and get where he is today.

[QUOTE="joeytentz"]

However, hating Mexiacans, Homosexulas and Muslims is still ok.

Theokhoth

Mexicans are hated mainly because of illegal immigration, which is naturally far more common in Southern States.

Homosexuals: I'm gay and I live in the southeast.:roll:

Muslims: This is found all over America. . . .

All it takes is a quick trip to New York to know that Northerners can be just as bad in the racism department as Southerners.

I wasn't singleing out the south.

100 years ago, hating Blacks or Jews was mainstream. Now it is no longer socially accepted, except the far-right fringe.

People need scapegoats. These days its either the Mexicans or queers that what to destroy the American family and way of life.

I think the obvious difference between Obama, versus Jackson and Sharpton, in that Obama is perceived as being by many the candidate who "transcends race," while Jackson and Sharpton were perceived as being by many "black candidates." I do not think there is any denying that in part, the reason Obama is where he is at, because of this very factor.