The World Thru My Eyes - I speak my mind and man does it like to talk.

Funny. I thought this country made history when for the first time a Black man became President of the US. This was something so many thought would not happen for a long time, but the 2008 elections showed otherwise. What a great step towards a better US to have our first Black President. But…, has this step forward really taken us 2 steps back?

Obama can do no wrong, according to many Democrats. To the point that any contradiction, any opposition, any interruption, comments, disapprovals, dislike or disrespect is nothing but racism, why? Because our President is Black. But this is not limited to Obama; it would seem that since Obama won, racism is now more active than before (taking steps back). Every time there is an incident involving a Black person, it’s racism because they are Black. Remember the Cambridge cop and the College Professor issue? The Van Jones issue?

Are those who oppose Obama’s policies truly racist or are the Democrats using race as a political weapon just like Obama thinks opposition to his policies are politically motivated? It’s sad when those using the race card seem worse than those who are truly racist. We will never overcome the issues our society faces when the problems are watered down and used as an excuse for everything. Racism is real, but it’s not the basis for why a Black person fails, is not liked, is opposed or criticized. Black people in the US are Americans like everyone else and for a Party like the Democrats who claim to believe in fairness, it is sad to see them constantly keep Black people as some kind of separate and special kind of American that need to be handled with extra care. Enough if enough already, if i don’t like you it isn’t because I am racist, it’s because you failed to make me like you. Plain and simple. Be it Obama, Hillary, Sotomayor, Biden, Reid or Pelosi, man, woman, Black, White, Hispanic; if I disagree with you I will do so because of my political beliefs not because of your race or gender.

Democrats should be ashamed of themselves for constantly bringing up racism as the motivation of every Conservative and Republican. I am outraged, I feel insulted, I am ashamed of them. I deserve an apology from the Democrats for calling me a Racist every chance they get with nothing but speculation as proof. No, I demand an apology. You serve us, not the other way around.

Racism continues to live and has found a warm home in the Democratic Party (although history would claim it  never left there, it simply redefined itself as reverse racism). So sad.


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on Sep 14, 2009

Democrats should be ashamed of themselves for constantly bringing up racism as the motivation of every Conservative and Republican. I am outraged, I feel insulted, I am ashamed of them. I deserve an apology from the Democrats for calling me a Racist every chance they get with nothing but speculation as proof. No, I demand an apology. You serve us, not the other way around.

 

I agree; though I would go further that it is utter bullshit when anyone plays the racism (or any) card - regardless of the party.

 

 

on Sep 14, 2009

I agree; though I would go further that it is utter bullshit when anyone plays the racism (or any) card - regardless of the party.

Agreed, I don't mean to be one-sided here but it's the Democrats who are screaming racism the most this time around. Every time something happesns "it's racially motivated". Even Wilson's "liar" outburst is being played as racist.

on Sep 14, 2009

Even Wilson's "liar" outburst is being played as racist.

Any mention about Kanye West's actions being racist?  I hear crickets.....

on Sep 14, 2009

Any mention about Kanye West's actions being racist? I hear crickets...

My wife said something about that. gonna look it up now.

on Sep 15, 2009

My wife said something about that. gonna look it up now.

White boy Wilson shouts out, "You Lie"  to a black man President during his speech. This by their def is racist.

White teen girl is up on stage accepting an award and giving her speach is interupted by a black man who straight up takes the mic from the girl and says, "Beyonce's video is the best all time."  When White teen was given the award for her video?  Hmmm, this has more hints of racism than Wilson's shout.

on Sep 15, 2009

White teen girl is up on stage accepting an award and giving her speach is interupted by a black man who straight up takes the mic from the girl and says, "Beyonce's video is the best all time." When White teen was given the award for her video? Hmmm, this has more hints of racism than Wilson's shout.


Gotta give props to Beyonce though.  I don't really like her music but I have more respect for her than ever!

on Sep 15, 2009

Aw, come on.  'Single ladies' is awesome.  Kanye spoke the truth.  Just at the wrong place & time.

Kinda like Joe Wilson.

on Sep 20, 2009

Note: I've gone back and read, and re-read what I wrote and have edited in hopes that what I'm intending to say/imply is coming across clear(er).

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Been thinking about this over since late Monday when I got sick, so if I sound a bit disorganized, just speak up and ask me to clarify. I’ll make every attempt.
 

Boy 1 shouts "You're wrong!" as Boy 3 (class president is speaking).

Boy 2 shouts something as girl 1 (other race) accepts award.

Okay...so, you're probably wondering where I'm going with this (admittedly) simplistic example.


Racism = Belief = Motive (for said racism).

For one to truly believe that either case was racially based would mean you would have some knowledge of the individual's motive/thought pattern/intentions, etc. - (mens rea for short). Ideally summed up: Person A holds (racist) belief A, which leads to Act B, which leads to conclusion C. Ultimately, you would have to know the person well to know what they're thinking; all anyone can do is best guess, right? Though I dare say it isn't much that one at least attempt to analyze the situation before making rash remarks, like calling someone racist.

It's unfortunate that we're a society that mistakes pride in southern history and/or it's cultural highlights (which I'm proud to say that it's richness runs in my veins*) for the lingering venom that does still exists. We're also a society that mistakes northern liberalism (which I applaud as much as southern history/culture) )and other things (personal pride, youthful vanity and naiveness) for a heartfelt ideology.

In fact, it's sad because such barriers get in the way of communication, and with communication - nothing survives; just look out how our body is built (central nervous system/autonomic reactions, brain signals, etc.)

(*Minus minus slavery imho.)

Anyways, setting aside the possibility that the previous bit could become a tangent...


Was Kanye West being racist? How about Wilson? I doubt it with either of them; West, though I like two of his songs, has a tendency to be a dumbass. Wilson, likewise, has a tendency to be a dumbass, but of a congressional status.

To cut to the chase, both sides - the ones who say that Wilson is racist, and likewise West is racist, lost at the game of slap jacks; Their hands were out there, and when they saw what they thought was a Jack, they jumped on it…only hurting themselves.

That being said...

Does an issue involving two or more individuals who are of a different categorization's have to be always be because of such distinctions?

We're too quick in slapping the label of racism onto events like these and others - but we are also too quick (erring in both cases I feel) in ripping it off like a bad band-aide. Just as misapplied and abused the term racism can be and has been, it's just as easily not used when it is perfectly apt and is legitimate.

At the end of the day, I think people are just sick and tired of those who throw it around. Those very people, ironically, gut "their cause" and the truly legitimate cases there are; a step back is taken, therein many more are needed to make up the lost ground.

Communication is key; I'm finding that out more day by day. 

~AJ

 

on Sep 21, 2009

Did anyone make the claim that West is a racist?

on Sep 21, 2009

Did anyone make the claim that West is a racist?

You mean like, "Kanye West hates white people"? What kind of ignoramus would say something like that????

on Sep 22, 2009

Did anyone make the claim that West is a racist?

There are of course, many opinions that claim that going around on the internet from what I've heard and read. Likewise, there was an assertion on this thread (by you AD) that said that you felt that there could possibilty be a hint of racism with the Kanye West deal.

Now, mind addressing the point of my previous comment? Please.

~AJ

on Sep 22, 2009

There are of course, many opinions that claim that going around on the internet from what I've heard and read. Likewise, there was an assertion on this thread (by you AD) that said that you felt that there could possibilty be a hint of racism with the Kanye West deal.

Now, mind addressing the point of my previous comment? Please.

If you'd note my WHOLE comment my 'hint' is in reference to 'their' definition of racism pointing out that if by 'their' definition Wilson's outburst was racially based.  Then by 'their' own standards West's actions...

has more hints of racism than Wilson's shout.

So for clarification I didn't say nor do I make any assertion on this thread that West was/is racist.  With that said, I disagree with what you said. I do NOT see two sides call the other racist but rather see the left side calling Wilson racist when by their own definition doesn't carry over to their side. 

We're too quick in slapping the label of racism onto events like these and others - but we are also too quick (erring in both cases I feel) in ripping it off like a bad band-aide. Just as misapplied and abused the term racism can be and has been, it's just as easily not used when it is perfectly apt and is legitimate.

The left seems to think it is okay to throw this card around like it's some sort of 'trump' card.   So unless you are including yourself with the left and speaking for the left and others who are playing the race card, I accept your point and support it.  If you are including those of us on this thread as being too quick in slapping the label of racism then I disagree with your delusion.

on Sep 23, 2009

 

If you are including those of us on this thread as being too quick in slapping the label of racism then I disagree with your delusion.

 

I'm not viewing it as a "left" thing. You get your share of its use on both sides. I would venture to say that it is more so a...personality or maturity (intelligence? How hard is it to analyze something and determine whether it was out right racism or not) thing.

 

~AJ

on Sep 23, 2009

I'm not viewing it as a "left" thing.

Really? Who on the right is claiming racism against them?

on Sep 23, 2009

I'm not viewing it as a "left" thing. You get your share of its use on both sides. I would venture to say that it is more so a...personality or maturity (intelligence? How hard is it to analyze something and determine whether it was out right racism or not) thing.

So in a weird round about way did you just say the left has bad personalit, is immature, and poor intellegence?

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