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Post by DEERTRACKS on Feb 13, 2007 7:34:45 GMT -5
Conservative theory on Barack Obama phenomenon
Chad Groening
OneNewsNow.com
February 12, 2007
The national spokesman for the black conservative organization Congress of Racial Equality says he believes he knows why the Democrat Party has gone bonkers over the presidential candidacy of Illinois Senator Barack Obama.
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A conservative black leader believes he knows the real motivation behind what he calls the "Barack Obama phenomenon." The Illinois senator officially launched his Presidential bid over the weekend, challenging favorite Hillary Clinton.
Niger Innis, national spokesman for the Congress of Racial Equality, does not think Obama, the first-term U.S. senator from Illinois, has enough experience right now to be a viable candidate for president. But Innis has a theory as to why the Democratic Party is "going goo-goo and ga-ga," as he puts it, over the former Illinois state senator.
"They were scared to death that unless they started promoting a high-profile African-American into the highest ranks of the Democratic Party -- which they had not done before -- then they were going to lose their monopoly on the black vote," says Innis.
Innis names several black Republicans who have come up through the ranks over the past several years that he believes have put the Democrats back on their heels -- Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice, Justice Clarence Thomas, Michael Steele, Lynn Swann, Ken Blackwell.
"And that is, I think, what makes up more than anything else the Barak Obama 'phenomenon,'" Innis concludes.
Innis says he doesn't think Obama will ultimately be able to secure his party's nomination.
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Post by solohunter on Feb 13, 2007 8:22:08 GMT -5
My wife and I were talking, sadly we would not be suprised if someone would try to eliminate him from the race by death threats and or attempt on his life. I would not vote for him, not because he is black, but lack of experience and no "X" factor. Solohunter
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Post by Sasquatch on Feb 13, 2007 9:35:45 GMT -5
He's one to watch, for sure. I think he'd have a better shot than Hillary any day. What scares me is that he is so new. What do we really know about this dude?
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Post by drgreyhound on Feb 13, 2007 11:29:32 GMT -5
I'm not comfortable with what I know about him--I do know all my colleagues in my liberal-dominated field absolutely love the guy, though!
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Post by cambygsp on Feb 13, 2007 11:37:27 GMT -5
He's one to watch, for sure. What scares me is that he is so new. What do we really know about this dude? He smoked pot (and inhaled) and did cocain when he was in college......it's in his book! |
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Post by larryhagmansliver on Feb 13, 2007 11:46:12 GMT -5
He's one to watch, for sure. What scares me is that he is so new. What do we really know about this dude? He smoked pot (and inhaled) and did cocain when he was in college......it's in his book! I have no problem with what he did in college. A lot of us have done stupid things in our 20's. I'm more concerned on what the man stands for today and how will he handle the pressure of being president. I don't have the answers to those questions yet. |
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Post by Russ Koon on Feb 13, 2007 12:02:35 GMT -5
Mr. Innis' assessment sounds likely to me.
Also sounds more palatable than Joe Biden's view 8^).
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Post by indianahick on Feb 13, 2007 15:19:35 GMT -5
Everything I read about him is he said, we need to do- but had no ideas on how to get there, heck anyone can say what we need. I think we need to do something about illeagle aliens, the social security needs to be cleaned up, katrina was a hurricane, we need more teachers. Okay I have no idea on how to go about that will you vote for me for Pres. Ha.
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Post by Sasquatch on Feb 13, 2007 21:22:17 GMT -5
I'm sure Mr. Obama and I might not see eye-to-eye. I meant he's "one to watch" as in keeping one eye on a rabid dog while you keep your pistol leveled at the crazy woman from Arkansas.
At least he was honest about his drug use. Even uptight conservatives like me can appreciate honesty. ( Are YOU listening, Bill?)
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Post by Russ Koon on Feb 13, 2007 21:53:00 GMT -5
Saw the interview with him on 60 Minutes. He does seem like a likable sort. Comes off as more genuine that most politicians. I get the impression that I'd like the guy for a neighbor or a co-worker, but I disagree with most of his positions on the issues.
Kind of like Jimmy Carter that way, the kind of guy you'd like to have on your block, but you wish he'd go into some other line of work because you hate most everything he does politically.
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Post by hunter480 on Feb 13, 2007 22:10:24 GMT -5
What do you expect Russ?
He`s a demon-crat for cryin` out loud.
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Post by Russ Koon on Feb 14, 2007 0:56:56 GMT -5
Yeah, I know. I just keep hoping that someday that party will present a viable alternative, instead of the usual critters they offer.
Sometimes it seems like the ones the GOP brings out are darn near as bad.
Have to vote with one hand and hold my nose with the other, lately.
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Post by TagTeamHunter on Feb 14, 2007 1:28:04 GMT -5
My hope: One Day someone being Black, White, Red, Yellow or Brown won't be a News Item.
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Post by greghopper on Feb 14, 2007 7:49:39 GMT -5
My hope: One Day someone being Black, White, Red, Yellow or Brown won't be a News Item. Never Happen....EVER |
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Post by pbr on Feb 14, 2007 8:48:50 GMT -5
My hope: One Day someone being Black, White, Red, Yellow or Brown won't be a News Item. I agree, but the media likes to play these things up. Some of the stuff I read on the two super bowl coaches were more about them being black than two great coaches who just happened to be black. Being black did not get them there. Being great coaches did. I don't believe anyone should vote for OR against a person because of their color, gender, or religion. We should vote for them according to their stands on issues, their exerience and what we believe that they can get done. |
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Post by Russ Koon on Feb 14, 2007 12:04:56 GMT -5
greghopper, "NEVER" is a very long time! Looks to me like we've made slow but steady real progress towards a color-blind society.
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Post by raporter on Feb 14, 2007 13:01:46 GMT -5
I would love to see a color blind society but it is a little hard when we have Black Miss USA, Black Chamber of Commerce, ect, ect. How can this keep from driving a wedge between the races? As Dr MLK said "Let us judge not be the color of your skin but by the content of your character. Yes I know I did not paraphrase it. I do think it is time to quit blaming whites for the problems of the inner city and start expecting more of those residents. It is sad when one is looked down on and thought to be acting white because they try and make good grades in school. I know there are many out there who share the Super Bowl coaches morals but they aren't the ones getting the attention. It will probably take a revolution in the Black community to get rid of the drug dealing, murdering thugs that dominate their neighborhoods.
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Post by indianahick on Feb 15, 2007 1:12:41 GMT -5
The shame of it is that if it wasn't for the media and their spin on reporting or tilting a news item most of it would die a quick quiet natural death a lot of times.
Its funny but when I went to jr high and high school in a country school back in the late 50's and early 60's it was not unusual to share a cigarette or a coke with someone that was a different race than you. Hell he was either just a school mate or a team mate. Yes the Afro-Americans were not treated right in the south and it needed correcting. It has been corrected mostly, I am sure that there are communities whose bylaws are set up to keep certain people out, Hell I would not want a redneck like me living in my fancy neighbor hood, heck I might come in with a stringer of fish or a deer in the bed of my truck. Might even mount antlers on my garage.
As for voting for someone, the color of their skin is not important. Their beliefs are. And I am sorry but I can not vote for someone with muslim ties of any kind. But then again I can not vote for a draft dodger either. My personal ethics wont allow it.
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Post by hunter480 on Feb 15, 2007 20:53:15 GMT -5
The shame of it is that if it wasn't for the media and their spin on reporting or tilting a news item most of it would die a quick quiet natural death a lot of times. Its funny but when I went to jr high and high school in a country school back in the late 50's and early 60's it was not unusual to share a cigarette or a coke with someone that was a different race than you. Hell he was either just a school mate or a team mate. Yes the Afro-Americans were not treated right in the south and it needed correcting. It has been corrected mostly, I am sure that there are communities whose bylaws are set up to keep certain people out, Hell I would not want a redneck like me living in my fancy neighbor hood, heck I might come in with a stringer of fish or a deer in the bed of my truck. Might even mount antlers on my garage. As for voting for someone, the color of their skin is not important. Their beliefs are. And I am sorry but I can not vote for someone with muslim ties of any kind. But then again I can not vote for a draft dodger either. My personal ethics wont allow it. I have to disagree indianahick-I don`t believe it will die until certain people stop trying to convince certain groups of people that they are still repressed. Ronald Reagan called them out on it-are you listening Rev Jackson?-when he made that bold statement, nearly a challenge, that people needed to discern for themselves where they are in society, and not allow leeches who make their living from their perceived grievances persuade them. The Jackson’s and all the others who deny any progress towards a truly reasonable and equitable society are a scourge on all of us-not simply the people whom they play and bleed. |
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