OBAMA is the new Pres Elect

[scriptfactory]

Of course, thanks ACORN and all his other help with voter fraud.

Hahaha! It was a landslide victory. It wasn't like, saaaay....the electronic voting machines in Florida in 2004.

[CeeLo]

Why can't you folks take it for what it's worth. We have a NEW president and we can move in a different direction than we have for the last 8 years. Give the man a chance. Be positive and support him instead of whinning and condeming him before he even enters into office. How many of you voted for Bush and swore that he would be the next best thing for this country?

There were a WHOLE LOT of people that voted for Barack, so maybe it isn't that the majority was stupid, but maybe those that didn't vote for Obama were the ones among the ignorant.

As far as hearing black this and black that. What do you expect when the blacks have been supressed for so long and when a lot of the people were not far seperated from slavery themselves. This is long overdue and now WE as a black race can feel like we mean something to this UNITED STATES.

[Lozgod]

Hahaha! It was a landslide victory. It wasn't like, saaaay....the electronic voting machines in Florida in 2004.

and 2000

[thegodfather]

Why can't you folks take it for what it's worth. We have a NEW president and we can move in a different direction than we have for the last 8 years. Give the man a chance. Be positive and support him instead of whinning and condeming him before he even enters into office. How many of you voted for Bush and swore that he would be the next best thing for this country?

There were a WHOLE LOT of people that voted for Barack, so maybe it isn't that the majority was stupid, but maybe those that didn't vote for Obama were the ones among the ignorant.

As far as hearing black this and black that. What do you expect when the blacks have been supressed for so long and when a lot of the people were not far seperated from slavery themselves. This is long overdue and now WE as a black race can feel like we mean something to this UNITED STATES.

I expect we can work to eliminate institutionalized racist policies like Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment...I expect that we can disband organizations like the NAACP... All of the aforementioned just seek to perpetuate the division, and do nothing to positively contribute to viewing PEOPLE AS INDIVIDUALS.

[kaptainkeezy04]

Doc...Should I reconsider med school?? Part of Obamas plan is to reduce the cost of Medicaid/Medicare...This obviously means slashing reimbursements even further=less pay for doctors...Whats your take on this as someone in the profession already...

my dad is a doctor and says he highly would not recommend being a doctor. he says go to dental school for sure. you get to make ur own ours and you don't get fu cked out of ur money by insurance companies as badly.

[Swifto]

Why can't you folks take it for what it's worth. We have a NEW president and we can move in a different direction than we have for the last 8 years. Give the man a chance. Be positive and support him instead of whinning and condeming him before he even enters into office. How many of you voted for Bush and swore that he would be the next best thing for this country?

There were a WHOLE LOT of people that voted for Barack, so maybe it isn't that the majority was stupid, but maybe those that didn't vote for Obama were the ones among the ignorant.

As far as hearing black this and black that. What do you expect when the blacks have been supressed for so long and when a lot of the people were not far seperated from slavery themselves. This is long overdue and now WE as a black race can feel like we mean something to this UNITED STATES.

I live in the UK and agree.

McCain seemed like nother Bush to me.

[DSM4Life]

I was on the fence but once McCain picked Sarah my mind was made up for Obama. All i can do is hope for the best now.

[Kale]

I was on the fence but once McCain picked Sarah my mind was made up for Obama. All i can do is hope for the best now.

I am not American but thats exactly what I was thinking as well. I was watching Obama on CNN tonight and he is a seriously articulate dude, in the same vein as JFK IMHO, although he has a way better tan . It will be interesting watching someone so young and relatively inexperienced deal with the most powerful position on Earth. I can only wish him all the luck in the world.

[zimmy]

congrats everyone...wonderful to see that rhetoric is enough to get the majority of 2 party system sheep to vote for them.

[Ernst]

Don't congratulate me. I voted for myself .

[Flagg]

I wish Republicans would chill the eff out about the socialism thing though. Obama is not a socialist, and he's not even what would be considered a social democrat. Take a look at Europe you're going to have to admit that we have a bunch of stable, free, pro-western, social democratic countries in Europe. None of them have gone belly-up, their economies are working, and they have plenty of rich people. And that's with a system that's much more socialist than what Obama has promised. In conclusion, chill the eff out. Nobody is going to take away all your money, and you're not turning into Soviet Russia.

[abbot138]

Why can't you folks take it for what it's worth. We have a NEW president and we can move in a different direction than we have for the last 8 years. Give the man a chance. Be positive and support him instead of whinning and condeming him before he even enters into office. How many of you voted for Bush and swore that he would be the next best thing for this country?

There were a WHOLE LOT of people that voted for Barack, so maybe it isn't that the majority was stupid, but maybe those that didn't vote for Obama were the ones among the ignorant.

As far as hearing black this and black that. What do you expect when the blacks have been supressed for so long and when a lot of the people were not far seperated from slavery themselves. This is long overdue and now WE as a black race can feel like we mean something to this UNITED STATES.

Well said. I think the fact that he won by such a wide margin says a lot. Obviously it wasnt just minorities voting for him, which means that our country is finally starting to move in a positive direction as far racism is concerned.

[VeraDeMilo]

how do u figure he's only 10% black? His father is a black African from Kenya, it doesn't get much blacker than that. Lets keep it real, the guy is black, just like tiger woods, derrick Jeter, etc.!

Both my parents are half white but when I walk into a room, I guarantee no one sees a half black man, they see a rather large BLACK MAN!!

Obama is 50% Caucasian from his mother's side. He is 43.75% Arabic, and 6.25% African Negro from his father's side

[Edgar]

we do need some change, and no more retard cowboys for presidants.

[abbot138]

Obama is 50% Caucasian from his mother's side. He is 43.75% Arabic, and 6.25% African Negro from his father's side

How do you figure? Have you seen any pics of his dad. He was born and raised in Kenya. Whatever, Im done with all this bullshiit, who cares. He won, by a lot, like i said, wasnt just african-americans and hispanics voting for him. We live in a Democratic country and apparantley he was the better candidate regardless of race.

[BajanBastard]

Obama is 50% Caucasian from his mother's side. He is 43.75% Arabic, and 6.25% African Negro from his father's side

Sooooooo Obama had 3 parents?! My God he really is the Anti-Christ!

[VeraDeMilo]

Sooooooo Obama had 3 parents?! My God he really is the Anti-Christ!

Explain how you get 3 out of that please

[Flagg]

Well im intrigued how someone can be 6% African-Negro, but whatever!

[VeraDeMilo]

How do you figure? Have you seen any pics of his dad. He was born and raised in Kenya. Whatever, Im done with all this bullshiit, who cares. He won, by a lot, like i said, wasnt just african-americans and hispanics voting for him. We live in a Democratic country and apparantley he was the better candidate regardless of race.

If you are 100% Irish, but born and raised in Italy, does that make your bloodlines Italian?.... NO.

Research the Kenyan records for yourself. You will find that his father was officially classified as "Arab African" by the Kenyan government.

Why do you think he has an Arabic name? Why does his father have an Arabic name? Why does every ancestor on his father's side have an Arabic name?

As far as I have read, he only has one
black great-great-grandmother on his father's side while the other 7
were Arab

But this is starting to make the thread stray a little from the original topic. I merely was trying to point out in my first post that he is the first "mixed-race" president despite everyone labeling him as the first Black President. He is the first president with "African"-American blood, yes. But "African"-American and "Black"-American are two different things. Last time I check, Egypt was in Africa too, but I wouldn't call an Egyptian "black" merely because he comes from that continent.

[abbot138]

Research the Kenyan records for yourself. You will find that his father was officially classified as "Arab African" by the Kenyan government.

Why do you think he has an Arabic name? Why does his father have an Arabic name? Why does every ancestor on his father's side have an Arabic name?

As far as I have read, he only has one
black great-great-grandmother on his father's side while the other 7
were Arab

But this is starting to make the thread stray a little from the original topic. I merely was trying to point out in my first post that he is the first "mixed-race" president despite everyone labeling him as the first Black President. He is the first president with "African"-American blood, yes. But "African"-American and "Black"-American are two different things. Last time I check, Egypt was in Africa too, but I wouldn't call an Egyptian "black" merely because he comes from that continent.

I hear ya. I just dont give a damn. Im just proud of American people seeing past any of the above irrelevant information and voting for who they felt was the better candidate. Whatever ethnicity he is, he obviously has a different appearance and skin color than every other president we have ever had. Which like i already stated doesnt mean a god damn thing. He's the president and it's not bc of his ethincity, appearance, skin color, race, etc., contrary to what a lot of people may think. I respect everyones opinions and right to vote for whoever they want. And if you voted for McCain bc you thought he would be a better president then good for you. I just despise racism in all of its forms and I think this a huge step for our country.

[Narkissos]

Sooooooo Obama had 3 parents?! My God he really is the Anti-Christ!

He lives!

Good to see you back buddy.

[VeraDeMilo]

I hear ya. I just dont give a damn. Im just proud of American people seeing past any of the above irrelevant information and voting for who they felt was the better candidate. Whatever ethnicity he is, he obviously has a different appearance and skin color than every other president we have ever had. Which like i already stated doesnt mean a god damn thing. He's the president and it's not bc of his ethincity, appearance, skin color, race, etc., contrary to what a lot of people may think. I respect everyones opinions and right to vote for whoever they want. And if you voted for McCain bc you thought he would be a better president then good for you. I just despise racism in all of its forms and I think this a huge step for our country.

Agreed. And my posts were just trying to unmask the fact that media tried to use his race as a "black" man to "Gain" votes from the people who would "Support" him based strictly on race. Otherwise the family history would not have been swept under the carpet. I myself voted for McCain. Not based on race, nor because I loved his ideas. It was more to do with not liking Obamas plans for universal healthcare and his tax plans. So my vote was based on the lesser of two evils. I have always been Republican, but would have had no problem voting for a democratic candidate if they were better suited for the job in my own personal opinion. Either way, he is our president for at least the next 4 years, so he will have my support.

[abbot138]

Agreed. And my posts were just trying to unmask the fact that media tried to use his race as a "black" man to "Gain" votes from the people who would "Support" him based strictly on race. Otherwise the family history would not have been swept under the carpet. I myself voted for McCain. Not based on race, nor because I loved his ideas. It was more to do with not liking Obamas plans for universal healthcare and his tax plans. So my vote was based on the lesser of two evils. I have always been Republican, but would have had no problem voting for a democratic candidate if they were better suited for the job in my own personal opinion

Agreed. Racism works both ways.

[BgMc31]

If you are 100% Irish, but born and raised in Italy, does that make your bloodlines Italian?.... NO.

Research the Kenyan records for yourself. You will find that his father was officially classified as "Arab African" by the Kenyan government.

Why do you think he has an Arabic name? Why does his father have an Arabic name? Why does every ancestor on his father's side have an Arabic name?

As far as I have read, he only has one
black great-great-grandmother on his father's side while the other 7
were Arab

But this is starting to make the thread stray a little from the original topic. I merely was trying to point out in my first post that he is the first "mixed-race" president despite everyone labeling him as the first Black President. He is the first president with "African"-American blood, yes. But "African"-American and "Black"-American are two different things. Last time I check, Egypt was in Africa too, but I wouldn't call an Egyptian "black" merely because he comes from that continent.

If believing Obama isn't BLACK makes you sleep better at night, so be it...

[VeraDeMilo]

If believing Obama isn't BLACK makes you sleep better at night, so be it...

Please re-read my above posts

If believing he is Black is what got you to vote for him, then mission accomplished by the media

[BgMc31]

Please re-read my above posts

If believing he is Black is what got you to vote for him, then mission accomplished by the media

I've stated my support of Barack's intiatives but you and others like you tend to only point out that ONE of the reasons was his race but not the ultimate reason. But I admire your narrow-minded focus...

[VeraDeMilo]

I've stated my support of Barack's intiatives but you and others like you tend to only point out that ONE of the reasons was his race but not the ultimate reason. But I admire your narrow-minded focus...

Once again... RE-READ the posts. The ones who were narrow-minded were those particular people who voted FOR Obama based only on race that the media fabricated. This isn't the first thread where I have had to encourage you to read and research

[firmechicano831]

Who cares if Obama is black or not! He won, and he won by huge, huge margins. I just hope that he can turn some things around and make this a better and stronger country for each one of us and our children.

[abbot138]

Who cares if Obama is black or not! He won, and he won by huge, huge margins. I just hope that he can turn some things around and make this a better and stronger country for each one of us and our children.

Amen.

[DeputyLoneWolf]

I expect we can work to eliminate institutionalized racist policies like Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment...I expect that we can disband organizations like the NAACP... All of the aforementioned just seek to perpetuate the division, and do nothing to positively contribute to viewing PEOPLE AS INDIVIDUALS.

Completely true. Very good statement.

[DeputyLoneWolf]

Once again... RE-READ the posts. The ones who were narrow-minded were those particular people who voted FOR Obama based only on race that the media fabricated. This isn't the first thread where I have had to encourage you to read and research

BgMc is so narrow minded himself he only sees what he wants to see in our posts. I think his reading comprehension is lacking also.

[BajanBastard]

If you are 100% Irish, but born and raised in Italy, does that make your bloodlines Italian?.... NO.

Research the Kenyan records for yourself. You will find that his father was officially classified as "Arab African" by the Kenyan government.

Why do you think he has an Arabic name? Why does his father have an Arabic name? Why does every ancestor on his father's side have an Arabic name?

As far as I have read, he only has one
black great-great-grandmother on his father's side while the other 7
were Arab

But this is starting to make the thread stray a little from the original topic. I merely was trying to point out in my first post that he is the first "mixed-race" president despite everyone labeling him as the first Black President. He is the first president with "African"-American blood, yes. But "African"-American and "Black"-American are two different things. Last time I check, Egypt was in Africa too, but I wouldn't call an Egyptian "black" merely because he comes from that continent.

Many blacks in Latin America identify themselves as Latino but that doesn't make them any less descended from Africa. I've seen pictures of Obama's father and they don't come much more negro than that. Don't be mad the one drop rule came back and bit you in ass. Lol j/k

EDIT: You also omitted the fact that Muslims/Muslim converts adopt Arabic names, even if their are not Arab by descent.....you seem to be a intelligent man so i'm guessing you omitted that little fact

[JAYROD]

If believing Obama isn't BLACK makes you sleep better at night, so be it...

i don't think it's so much thinking obama isn't black it's the very clear FACT that he is not 100% black but when i look at the front page of the newspaper it says "black man wins". alot of people of all races are tired of seeing and hearing he is "black" when he is not. obama is part black. tiger woods is not black, he is 50% korean and 50% black. why do we call him black? is it because he is the best golfer on the planet? would we call him black if he was a bad golfer or would we call him korean or mixed? right now obama is being called black but if the vast majority of blacks lose their approval of him will he then be bi-racial instead of black. i am in no way a racist but that does not mean it doesn't bother me that SO many other people of other races can be as racist as they want and nobody cares. if a black person said that they voted for obama because he was black that would be looked at as "pride" but if a white person said they voted for a candidate because he/she was white it would be considerd unbelievable racism and that biggot must have a hitler poster in their house and goes to klan meetings once a week. i hope last night proved that the racism in the white population is not what we seemed to think it was. actually last night did prove it isn't by voting in a bi-racial candidate. there is so much racism from EVERY race on the planet and as much as we know it will never completely go away it but it would be alot better if EVERYBODY tried.

[WARMachine]

^^^ I call him black because his skin color is black.

Same way i call Anderson Silva black when hes Brasilian. (Like me!) And i call Wanderlei Silva white even though hes mixed.

It comes down to skin color.

True he is bi-racial and should be recongnized as such, but come...

You really think most people in this country care or even know about this?


just a thought...

[JDMSilviaSpecR]

i don't think it's so much thinking obama isn't black it's the very clear FACT that he is not 100% black but when i look at the front page of the newspaper it says "black man wins". alot of people of all races are tired of seeing and hearing he is "black" when he is not. obama is part black. tiger woods is not black, he is 50% korean and 50% black. why do we call him black? is it because he is the best golfer on the planet? would we call him black if he was a bad golfer or would we call him korean or mixed? right now obama is being called black but if the vast majority of blacks lose their approval of him will he then be bi-racial instead of black. i am in no way a racist but that does not mean it doesn't bother me that SO many other people of other races can be as racist as they want and nobody cares. if a black person said that they voted for obama because he was black that would be looked at as "pride" but if a white person said they voted for a candidate because he/she was white it would be considerd unbelievable racism and that biggot must have a hitler poster in their house and goes to klan meetings once a week. i hope last night proved that the racism in the white population is not what we seemed to think it was. actually last night did prove it isn't by voting in a bi-racial candidate. there is so much racism from EVERY race on the planet and as much as we know it will never completely go away it but it would be alot better if EVERYBODY tried.

Not to take away from your rant, but Tiger Woods is half Chinese, not Korean

[BgMc31]

i don't think it's so much thinking obama isn't black it's the very clear FACT that he is not 100% black but when i look at the front page of the newspaper it says "black man wins". alot of people of all races are tired of seeing and hearing he is "black" when he is not. obama is part black. tiger woods is not black, he is 50% korean and 50% black. why do we call him black? is it because he is the best golfer on the planet? would we call him black if he was a bad golfer or would we call him korean or mixed? right now obama is being called black but if the vast majority of blacks lose their approval of him will he then be bi-racial instead of black. i am in no way a racist but that does not mean it doesn't bother me that SO many other people of other races can be as racist as they want and nobody cares. if a black person said that they voted for obama because he was black that would be looked at as "pride" but if a white person said they voted for a candidate because he/she was white it would be considerd unbelievable racism and that biggot must have a hitler poster in their house and goes to klan meetings once a week. i hope last night proved that the racism in the white population is not what we seemed to think it was. actually last night did prove it isn't by voting in a bi-racial candidate. there is so much racism from EVERY race on the planet and as much as we know it will never completely go away it but it would be alot better if EVERYBODY tried.

Skin color is an identifying characteristic. Like I posted earlier, I am bi racial but you couldn't tell by looking at me. I identify myself as a black man because that is what I see when I look in the mirror. The same way you see someone like Jasonn Taylor or Halle Berry when they walk in a room. The color of a person is the first thing you see.

[BajanBastard]

I guess many of you guys never heard of the one drop rule. Once you have a black ancestor you're considered black. Blacks in America just twisted it to their advantage.

[Kale]

Not to take away from your rant, but Tiger Woods is half Chinese, not Korean

Well guess what, both of you knuckleheads are wrong. He is half THAI and half African Americam. His mother was born in THAILAND, That is nowhere near Korea or China !!!

[BgMc31]

Once again... RE-READ the posts. The ones who were narrow-minded were those particular people who voted FOR Obama based only on race that the media fabricated. This isn't the first thread where I have had to encourage you to read and research

I re-read your posts multiple times and draw the same conclusions each time. How would the media fabricate a man's race when the man himself has always identified himself with being black?

Whether you believe (and contrary to what you've been told by the conservative media) it or not, most blacks didn't SOLELY because of his race. But it makes it that much better to us that he is. Remember blacks traditionally vote 85-90% Democratic, during President Clinton's second run he garnered close to 94%.

So your idea of a media plan to make people believe Obama is black when he actually isn't is ridiculously absurd, and makes you sound like a conspiracy theorist.

[WARMachine]

Think Obama passes "The Pencil test" ?