Barack's Racial Slur: "Typical White People"

[footballfanatic]

"The point I was making was not that my grandmother, uh, harbors, uh, any racial animosity. She doesn't, but she is a, uh, typical white person, who, if she sees somebody on the street that she doesn't know, you know, there's a reaction that's been bred into our experiences that -- that don't go away, and that sometimes, uh, come out in -- in the wrong way." -Barack H. Obama (March 20, 2008)

Where's the outrage? If John McCain called someone a "typical black person" can you imagine the media and public outcry? They'd say, "What's that supposed to mean?! He's stereotyping. What a bigot!"

But the man who would be king apparently can say whatever he wants. I must ask...is Barack Obama a typical black person? If so, how so? If not, how not? And is it okay for me to ask that question?

 

[Conspiracy Theory]

You can listen to the quote here.

 

[Conspiracy Theory]

But the man who would be king apparently can say whatever he wants. I must ask...is Barack Obama a typical black person? If so, how so? If not, how not? And is it okay for me to ask that question?

According to a notable black civil rights activist, Barack Obama is acting white.

 

[FadingWhispers3]

Now call me a radical, but I have a thought. And that thought is that there shouldn't be any thought-crime or impediment to free speech. The line should be drawn at action. Think and say what you want, but we should only come down when it comes to action.

The reason is two. One is that shouting someone down, even if they are racist, means an end to dialog. We cannot have a dialog between unequal fellows. And there is no doubt that just as racists see some people as inferior, other people see racists as inferior. If there is no dialog, then it perpetuates whatever racism remains. If someone will not be listened to, he'll find out means to vent his frustrations.

And that brings me to the second reason. Which is that as long as we have freedom of speech, the cards are on the table. With society forcing things one way or the other, there is incentive to put up a false front and scheme behind doors. I'd rather know what I'm up against than live in ignorant bliss. And you know that people act best if they decide for themselves. Even acts of good are bitter if someone forced you to do it.

 

[Conspiracy Theory]

Of course Obama has freedom of speech.

I also have the freedom of speech to call him out on how he uses his freedom of speech.

 

[Scribbler]

"The point I was making was not that my grandmother, uh, harbors, uh, any racial animosity. She doesn't, but she is a, uh, typical white person, who, if she sees somebody on the street that she doesn't know, you know, there's a reaction that's been bred into our experiences that -- that don't go away, and that sometimes, uh, come out in -- in the wrong way." -Barack H. Obama (March 20, 2008)

Where's the outrage? If John McCain called someone a "typical black person" can you imagine the media and public outcry? They'd say, "What's that supposed to mean?! He's stereotyping. What a bigot!"

But the man who would be king apparently can say whatever he wants. I must ask...is Barack Obama a typical black person? If so, how so? If not, how not? And is it okay for me to ask that question?

Well, head over to the Obama Pro/con thread. Apparently, some want to hear everything Obama's pastor said in context.

You know, like what Trent Lott, Don Imus, et al. said, ...in context!

 

[USMC4Life]

Now call me a radical, but I have a thought. And that thought is that there shouldn't be any thought-crime or impediment to free speech. The line should be drawn at action. Think and say what you want, but we should only come down when it comes to action.

The reason is two. One is that shouting someone down, even if they are racist, means an end to dialog. We cannot have a dialog between unequal fellows. And there is no doubt that just as racists see some people as inferior, other people see racists as inferior. If there is no dialog, then it perpetuates whatever racism remains. If someone will not be listened to, he'll find out means to vent his frustrations.

And that brings me to the second reason. Which is that as long as we have freedom of speech, the cards are on the table. With society forcing things one way or the other, there is incentive to put up a false front and scheme behind doors. I'd rather know what I'm up against than live in ignorant bliss. And you know that people act best if they decide for themselves. Even acts of good are bitter if someone forced you to do it.

So racism against white people is fine, but against blacks its wrong?

 

[JoyJuice]

"The point I was making was not that my grandmother, uh, harbors, uh, any racial animosity. She doesn't, but she is a, uh, typical white person, who, if she sees somebody on the street that she doesn't know, you know, there's a reaction that's been bred into our experiences that -- that don't go away, and that sometimes, uh, come out in -- in the wrong way." -Barack H. Obama (March 20, 2008)

Where's the outrage? If John McCain called someone a "typical black person" can you imagine the media and public outcry? They'd say, "What's that supposed to mean?! He's stereotyping. What a bigot!"

But the man who would be king apparently can say whatever he wants. I must ask...is Barack Obama a typical black person? If so, how so? If not, how not? And is it okay for me to ask that question?

I guess you would have a point if it weren't for the fact that Obama racially is actually just as white as he is black.

 

[MacCoyle]

OBAMA IS WHITE!

God, you people are making me go crazy!

 

[Voegelin]

His racial remarks are having an impact:

Very bad poll news for Obama and the Dems

Hillary beats him by 26% in Pennsylvania. McCain would obliterate him 64% to 28% in Kentucky.

People don't like this grandmother/Rev. Wright/racial stuff.

 

[MachZer0]

If Obama wins the nomination, I believe he should come clean with the American people before the general election and tell us exactly what he has against white people

 

[JoyJuice]

If Obama wins the nomination, I believe he should come clean with the American people before the general election and tell us exactly what he has against white people

...you mean he should address the occupants of America's mental wards?

 

[Dannager]

If Obama wins the nomination, I believe he should come clean with the American people before the general election and tell us exactly what he has against white people

I'd first expect you to come clean with the American people and tell us what you have against black people.

 

[JoyJuice]

If Obama wins the nomination, I believe he should come clean with the American people before the general election and tell us exactly what he has against white people

Obama, as with most politicians, see no need to address specific fringe groups who hold wayward views that don't reflect reality.

 

[MachZer0]

I'd first expect you to come clean with the American people and tell us what you have against black people.

There's two points here. The first being that I'm not running for President and the second being that I've never suggested that I have anything against black people

 

[MachZer0]

Obama, as with most politicians, see no need to address specific fringe groups who hold wayward views that don't reflect reality.

If Obama thinks white people are a fringe group, his candidacy will be a long uphill and losing battle

 

[JoyJuice]

If Obama thinks white people are a fringe group, his candidacy will be a long uphill and losing battle

I meant those who have come to unsupported conclusions, kind of like those of creationism and flat earthers, regardless of their racial make up. There is no reason to redress this bald face assertion based on political insecurity, and not fact.

...unless you actually have some kind of real argument.

 

[Stinker]

I meant those who have come to unsupported conclusions, kind of like those of creationism and flat earthers, regardless of their racial make up. There is no reason to redress this bald face assertion based on political insecurity, and not fact.

...unless you actually have some kind of real argument.

"...typical white person..."

I think this may follow him for a very long time.

 

[Dannager]

There's two points here. The first being that I'm not running for President and the second being that I've never suggested that I have anything against black people

So?

 

[Dannager]

If Obama thinks white people are a fringe group, his candidacy will be a long uphill and losing battle

White people aren't a fringe group. Far-right smear jockeys that pretend at indignation and demand explanations they don't need from politicians are a fringe group.