By Pmartey

June 6, 2008 12:51 PM | Link to this

Obama has shown to many black men that you do have a choice and can make a difference. Baggy jeans & hip hop music isn’t everything. How about a law degree?

By Tray

June 6, 2008 3:57 PM | Link to this

CHANGE??? I still want to know what this change is!! Obama’s been preaching change just as much as Wright been preaching hate-wonder if they are related?

Anyways, NO ONE CAN TELL ME WHAT THIS ‘CHANGE’ is!! How come? What experience does Obama have in running ANYTHING, much less a country?

Every other country in the world is laughing at us because as Americans, it seems more important to elect a leader to make ‘history’ (1st black, 1st woman)rather than to lead the country!

If i were a democrat, I’d hang myself for this!! Obama won’t be runnig the white house, his cabinet and VP will be, because he couldn’t do anything while in office. Just look at his voting records people!!!

By Jason

June 6, 2008 4:58 PM | Link to this

“Anyways, NO ONE CAN TELL ME WHAT THIS ‘CHANGE’ is!! How come?”

Most people understand there’s a difference between democrats and republicans, blacks and whites, young and old, smart and stupid, non-Bushes and Bushes… In other words, the “change” is tacitly understood, as it’s so obvious.

“What experience does Obama have in running ANYTHING, much less a country?”

What experience does McCain have in running anything?

By Dave

June 6, 2008 5:56 PM | Link to this

Obama is all style but no substance….what about self reliance????…..If you have a low paying job it is not anyone’s fault but your own……look in the mirror….The gov’t will never solve your problems that you or your parents created…….Look inward…Obama only seeks the uninformed for votes…Please challenge me with facts not feelings ….

By Dave

June 6, 2008 5:57 PM | Link to this

Obama is all style but no substance….what about self reliance????…..If you have a low paying job it is not anyone’s fault but your own……look in the mirror….The gov’t will never solve your problems that you or your parents created…….Look inward…Obama only seeks the uninformed for votes…Please challenge me with facts not feelings ….

By Howard

June 6, 2008 6:00 PM | Link to this

I remember someone once saying this is not about race but about unity. Uniting the country is looking beyond the color of ones skin which seems to be impossible for the African American community that supports Obama.

By TDone

June 6, 2008 6:05 PM | Link to this

I am a Black American. Therefore, I feel I must support a black candidate for President of the United States. That is why I am supporting Kimbo Slice for President. He’s black isn’t he?

I think as Black Americans, we need to get a grip on reality. We expect other Blacks to support Obama because he is Black, but if a white person decides to vote against Obama because he is black, then that is racist. What’s up with that???

We need to show this country that we are mature voters. We need to hold Obama accountable and responsible for the real issues and concerns facing the country, and don’t necessarily into his campaign rhetoric and oratory. For example, there is no way on this earth he is going to pull troops out of Iraq. And if he were to do so, they’d be put back in so fast it will make your head spin.

To vote for him just because of his identity is naive. Once elected, he has to perform and I see nothing in his resume, which shows me he has any operational credibility to be President. I am not that big a fan of McCain either, but he does have a resume and operational credibility.

If anybody votes for Obama by thinking it would be a novel idea, the novelty will assuredly wear off.

By Grammaw

June 6, 2008 6:08 PM | Link to this

God help us all if, by some fluke, he is elected. I think that says it all.

By sunshine and thunder

June 6, 2008 6:10 PM | Link to this

This is one of the worst examples of reporting that I have seen in the AJC in quite a while - and that’s hard to do.

Somewhere in the article is the answer to the article’s come on title I suppose. Where? Because Obama knows Quincy Jones and Usher knows Oprah? Now that’s a really hallmark reason to support a candidate.

What kind of nonsense is that? Is the article written to create disrespect for the subjects? It seems like it.

By F***

June 6, 2008 6:18 PM | Link to this

I agree with sunshine and thunder. This just furthers my opinion that the AJC is just about on par with TMZ as far as new reporting goes.

By givemeabreakalready

June 6, 2008 6:22 PM | Link to this

Seriously…..can’t stand Clinton, but Obama hasn’t even won and all I am already hearing about is RACE, RACE, RACE. That is why I will not vote for him. I’ve already been having to hear that crap for too many years now. Whitie is SICK OF IT. Don’t feel like having it in the White House, too.

Good luck, idiots. And keep the black power fist up during the campaining some more. That’ll sure help make a change.

By STOP Hating....and get on the bus.

June 6, 2008 6:26 PM | Link to this

The change is anything that’s going to be different from the norm that you’re use to. -Which is that good ole boy form of government that you’ve become accustom to and just hadn’t realized it.

By Tell It Like It Is

June 6, 2008 6:32 PM | Link to this

“You know”, it might be helpful “you know”, before we vote, “you know” to kinda have a explanation, “you know” about what this change is going to be, “you know.”

By Elizabeth

June 6, 2008 6:36 PM | Link to this

Senator McCain has a record that clearly proves HE is the man for change. He has gone against his party not once, not twice, but numerous times when he believed it was best for America. He has my respect. If anyone can unite us, I believe it is McCain, as proven by his record. On the other hand, Senator Obama’s voting record is so along party lines that it is truly laughable for him to claim unity as a campaign pledge. I look forward to the debates between the two candidates. If reality, not hype, is going to be exposed, bring it on.

By DJ

June 6, 2008 6:38 PM | Link to this

Wow!!! isn’t it funny how the hateful people run out from under their sheets and all they can do is criticize. We have a smart intelligent American Patriot running for president. He appears to have the right message for the dire times we are facing and all I hear is hate coming from the former Bush supporters. If he wins I pray he has the wisdom and insight to guide this country back on course. Peace

By mellowfella1

June 6, 2008 6:39 PM | Link to this

I’m sick of this “no experience” crap. What experience did GWB have before he got us in the mess were in. So please, change represents better policies, and a network of Americans that can trust its government to lead us in the right direction, not the good’ol boys network. I don’t care what color Barack is, as long as he bring unity and honesty back to this country, he is the MAN to be our next President.

By phleeze

June 6, 2008 6:39 PM | Link to this

Give me a break. Why would anyone really care why Usher is supporting Obama. Why would the opinion of an R&B singer hold any weight. I feel sorry for anyone who thinks this kid’s opinion on anything is substantial.

By Matt

June 6, 2008 6:42 PM | Link to this

Why is it that you people have to wait for a pundit to tell you what a candidate stands for? Research it for yourself. I have researched Obama’s stand on healthcare, education, the economy, and the war. His plan lines up with what I believe in. That is why I am voting for him- not because he is black.

Obama is a thougtful, intelligent, decisive, well-informed person. He knows the difference, unlike McCain, between the Sunnis and the Shiites. He understands the complexities of the Middle East, unlike Bush- who believes that democracy is the simplistic answer.

He understnds that you don’t start a war with your enemies- war should always be last resort. Obama would try true diplomacy first - what a novel idea.

So, before you try to break this man down in such a simplistic matter- why don’t you take the time to read, research, and analyze on your own.

By Just Saying...

June 6, 2008 6:42 PM | Link to this

He is not the first black man to do any of this. He is the first multi-racial man, period! He can’t seem to claim his ethnicity and until he does I will not vote for him. If he is not proud of his mother and can’t call himself a multi-racial man I can’t believe that he is any better than any of them out there. It works for him to be a black man instead of being proud of who he is. Obama is as much a white man as he is a black man. Some people are voting for him because of the novelty of it all and the allure that they are helping elect the first “black” man. Be proud of who you are, you are the child of two parents! He seems to forget who his mother was, remember who raised you. Be comfortable in who you are but most of all be honest.

By Graham

June 6, 2008 6:43 PM | Link to this

Sunshine and Thunder did you read the entire article? The Quincy/Oprah episode was simply how they met. He said over the course of a year he has gotten to know Obama and became intrigued with his vision for change, became interested and got involved. Tray are you listening to anything Obama says, or do you turn your ears off? The first thing he did was live up to the promise of not taking money from lobbyist or PAC money. (change) The changes he wants to make in our public schools (change), To make an effort to dialogue with our advisaries (change), I am personally tired of people speaking of experience as the only criteria for becomong president. It certainly helps to be intelligent, and know how to lead, motivate, and inspire. Apparently he had all the qualifications to run. What experience did GWB have? Oh, I forgot he was Governor of Texas and….??? Obama sure knew how to run a campaign and raise lots of money without becoming beholding to anyone except the American people. I’m struggling to pay a $1,000 gas bill and find it more and more difficult to make ends meet. I’m ready for CHANGE!

By Bla, bla, bla

June 6, 2008 6:46 PM | Link to this

The artical states “Why Usher Is Backing Obama” but just like everybody else, dosen’t give any examples of why. People don’t know why. They are voting for him because he is black. No other reason.

By Kady

June 6, 2008 6:46 PM | Link to this

It is depressing to me that black people seem to vote for any black no matter what. He is a good canidate but if the rules were like they should be, with no super delegates, Senator Clinton, the person with the most votes ever, would have been the nominee months ago…

By Mark Evans

June 6, 2008 6:53 PM | Link to this

Jesus is coming back. Believe it! And the change Obama is referring to is PEACE…between EVERYBODY.

By guy

June 6, 2008 6:58 PM | Link to this

If O.J. Simpson were the democratic nominee,both blacks and far left liberals would vote for him and that’s just the way it is!!!!! It is what it is!!!!!

By Jonathan

June 6, 2008 6:58 PM | Link to this

Other countries are not laughing at us! Have you read any foreign newspapers lately? They’re actually applauding us for choosing someone who envisions world peace. Have you noticed that most other developed nations are not at war???

By guy

June 6, 2008 6:58 PM | Link to this

If O.J. Simpson were the democratic nominee,both blacks and far left liberals would vote for him and that’s just the way it is!!!!! It is what it is!!!!!

By Boots

June 6, 2008 6:59 PM | Link to this

Stop Hating I’m not hating anybody, but if there’s going to be change in the status quo, then the change will be to a fiscally conservative government that will absolutely abliterate many of these usless government handouts —- handouts to those who have no reason to be sitting at home watching Jerry Springer when they could be out working.

If there is to be change from the status quo, then there will be a resurgence in personal responsibility which includes taking advantage of free educational opportunities so that one can be equiped to take care of themselves.

And, I could go on, but I’m sure you get the picture.

A change from the status quo may just bite you in the butt.

By Brandie

June 6, 2008 6:59 PM | Link to this

You read heard it first… Senator Clinton will win the Presidency! :-)

By Just my opinion!

June 6, 2008 6:59 PM | Link to this

First and foremost, why is it that people believe whenever you mix another race with black the person is black? And, even if that is the case Obama was raised by his white Mother and Grandparents. Obama is just as much white as he is black, and therefore, can relate to not only black and white but other races!

Secondly, if something doesn’t change soon the United States is going to be worse off than they (our parents) were during the Great Depression.

Lastly, McCain was a prisoner of war who was beaten and held captive for a long period of time and his doctors are trying to say he has no sign of post tramatic stress disorder, but the majority, if not all of the soldiers coming back from Iraq that have been injured, or just the experience of fighting in the war have become victims of the disorder……..

So yes, if its a matter of voting for someone that sees there may be another way to turn this mess around versus someone that may have some deep routed depression problems then I am proud to say that I would choose the one with the vision of “Change” not the one that may be hallucinating visions!

By Elizabeth

June 6, 2008 7:02 PM | Link to this

Claiming Obama knows the difference between the Suni and the S** is stupid. McCain made a verbal slip up just as Obama did when he wrongly claimed his uncle helped liberate victims of the Nazi death camp in Auschwitz, instead of Buchenwald. Both men campaign long and hard and verbal errors happen. I hope you are intelligent enough not to base your vote on this.

By Me

June 6, 2008 7:04 PM | Link to this

Usually, biracial children see themselves as black because that is the way the world sees them. Many parents of biracial children tell them that they are black. Maybe that is why he sees himself as such.
HOWEVER, Obama himself does not play the race card. Even in his historic speech, not once did he mention his race. It is everybody else that is tied to the racial issue.

By Proud dawg

June 6, 2008 7:06 PM | Link to this

I agree with alot of others… What is this change Obama keeps referring to? I want to know how he is planning on doing it and what it is? Its time to shut up with the sound bites and start coming at me with the meat and potatos if you want my vote!

By Roc-a-fella

June 6, 2008 7:08 PM | Link to this

Why do so many racist retards have access to a computer? I get so sick of people thinking that the only reason black people support Obama is because of his race. If you think this, then you are a racist. First of all, all black people don’t think alike. Thank you JimBob!

Now, on the topic of CHANGE, Obama is clearly a different kind of politician. For instance, he actually comes from a very diverse ethnic background and life experience. In this age of globalization, you cannot have a white male that hasn’t been outside of Texas or Arizona running the country or you end up in the mess that we’re in now. President Nimrod (and McLame for that matter) doesn’t understand other cultures and how to deal with them. If he did, we wouldn’t be in Iraq. You cannot go to war and fight a nation of people that are willing to die in the name of religion, unless you’re willing to obliterate them all (i.e., nuke). They have nothing to lose, which is not a typical consideration in War Games because one would think (like with our soldiers) a fighter wants to get home to his/her family. Obama understands that the sun doesn’t rise and fall only on the USA and that you have to understand other cultures to be a successful President. As much as some of you may hate this point, its true.

Also, Obama has CHANGED the entire political spectrum by raising money from the people, not the powerful. How many politicians have rejected contributions from corporations and special interests?…I’m waiting….still waiting…since many of you are mental midgets, I’ll explain. When you take contributions from companies like…ummm…say Halliburton and the Big Oil Companies, you have to make them happy or your chance of reelection dries up. You might say…start a war and start handing out no-bid contracts worth billions of dollars to, you guessed it, your contributors or implement policies that drive the price of oil up to record levels, so your buddies, you guessed it again (you’re good), Big Oil, make RECORD profits. If you’re a Senator from New York and you accept contributions from say the financial institutions on Wall Street, you’ll vote for a bankruptcy reform bill that serves no purpose for the people. No one can articulate how this bankruptcy reform bill benefits the common man or woman that the Senator supposedly represents. I’m waiting…

Since Obama doesn’t owe any favors, he can actually stand up to these special interests. Did anyone notice how when McLame and Clinton proposed to cut the gas tax (the dumbest idea ever - one that not a single economist agreed would lower gas prices), Obama (“Mr. Inexperience”) was the only one with the guts and intelligence to say, ummmmm…American people, I know that you might think this is a good idea because it sounds good, but its not. If I’m not mistaken, he was right. Pretty good for “no experience”, huh?

The best way to describe this election is past versus future. Everyone wants to point to McLame’s past. The same McLame that couldn’t beat President Nimrod. The same President Nimrod that had little experience and beat a VP with 25 years of public service in the federal government (hmmm…experience wasn’t important when it was the white guy from Texas, huh? Convenient might we say). Well, McLame has not run the country. He’s been in the same Senate that Obama has been in. Let’s respect the fact that Obama is a U.S. Senator and has 11 years of political experience between the State of Illinois (no menial task) and the U.S. Senate. Obama’s vision of the future is one that all Americans should aspire to. Shoot for the stars, so you at least land among the clouds. You’ve got to have vision to start to improve this country and shake the status quo. McLame is preaching the same ole’, same ole’. The Repubs have had 8 years to screw up this country, its time for the Dems to straighten it out.

Let’s face it, Obama can’t be any worse that President Helmet a/k/a Dribble for Brains.

By the way, does anyone realize that Obama may be one of the smartest people to ever run for President. I mean, he’s no C student from Yale or the Naval Academy. This guy graduated from Columbia and was the President of the Harvard Law Review (one of the smartest in Harvard’s entire law school for you slow ones). How about those apples?

I’m sure we’ll hear some Rev. Wright non-sense, but please don’t be stupid. For 20 years (1040 Sundays to preach), you’ve heard 3 controversial sermons that Barack Obama didn’t even attend. If this non-troversy is an issue for you, you need to lose your right to vote because you’re retarded. Think people! Think. If there were more sermons, don’t you think you would’ve heard them by now?

In response to the three sermons that hit Faux news, (i) Hillary isn’t a black man, so she doesn’t know what its like to be one, (ii) America’s foreign policy did cause 9/11 (the idiots that did it were crazy, but in their mind, America’s foreign policy drove them to do it), and (iii) America is a terriorist nation and founded by terriorist (one man’s patriot is another man’s terriorist, just ask Great Britain whether they thought the “Patriots” were terriorist). Don’t hate the messenger!

Cheers!!!

By: Straightshooter.

By Robert

June 6, 2008 7:14 PM | Link to this

“Other countries are not laughing at us! Have you read any foreign newspapers lately? They’re actually applauding us for choosing someone who envisions world peace. Have you noticed that most other developed nations are not at war???” -Have you noticed that AMERICANS fight wars for other countries because they don’t want to stand up for what is best for world security and eventual world peace???

By American

June 6, 2008 7:17 PM | Link to this

Usher supports Obama (as does many) because he is BLACK … and that is the only reason. I never heard Usher support any other political candidate who ran for President . . nor have I heard Ophrah support any other Candidate … it is all about race. Just wait and see what he brings to the table.

By Vince

June 6, 2008 7:21 PM | Link to this

It appears that some people don’t know their history. It was once proclaimed in THIS country, that if you had 1/8 black heritage, you were considered black. And surely you must know that African American purity was thwarted centuries ago due to your lecherous slave owners. Obama acknowledges his mother constantly, but he knows what race he is considered to be…IN THIS COUNTRY.

By sedimenjerr

June 6, 2008 7:22 PM | Link to this

back in the old deeply racist days, someone who was just 1/8 or 1/4 african was considered black and was usually enslaved. it seems that even today people use this measurement. plus obama does look more black than anything else

By Matt

June 6, 2008 7:22 PM | Link to this

@Elizabeth- No I actually read and follow the news quite closely, and I am well aware that verbal slips happen. However, considering that we are at war it would seem that you would have a greater grasp on this region of the world and its people. There is no comparison between those slip ups- as you call them.
If you have followed McCain since his last presidential run you would know that he is not the same maverick he once was. I actually thought he would make a great president then because he was not caught in the partisanship that plagues Washington. The 2008 McCain is no longer a maverick he follows lock step with Bush. This is why I will not vote for him.
Do not question my intelligence as I will not question yours.

By Roc Returns

June 6, 2008 7:22 PM | Link to this

SEE ROC-A-FELLA AT 7:08….GREAT COMMENT, IF I MUST SAY SO MYSELF…

By diego

June 6, 2008 7:23 PM | Link to this

As I seen gas prices growing higher and higher just like the unemployment rate, I too would like to know what this change is. I hope it’s more than someone having darker skin.

What’s with the color thing anyway? Obama is half. If Clinton joins the ticket and finds some sort of latin heritage within herself, this would be the ultimate ticket.

By sedimenjerr

June 6, 2008 7:26 PM | Link to this

wow vince i did not see your post.

By ervin

June 6, 2008 7:30 PM | Link to this

ALL YOU THAT DONT KNOW ABOUT CHANGE ITS SOMETHING THATS NOT MORE OF THE SAME THING YOU HAVE BEEN GETTING FOR EIGHT YEARS LIKE NO JOB!!! BUT IAM SURE MCBUSH WILL TAKE OF THOSE THINGS FOR LIKE HE HAS BEEN WAKE UP IF TOU CAN!!

By Jeff

June 6, 2008 7:31 PM | Link to this

“Why Usher is supporting Obama”. It’s interesting that the AJC even felt it necessary to write this.

If you want me to look past the color of skin, then I need to believe that you are going to as well.

That simple.

By MIXED Up

June 6, 2008 7:33 PM | Link to this

I have one question, Why is it that MOST of those in the African American community refuse to acknowledge a “mixed” (1/2 Black, 1/2 White) in their community or if this “mixed” person is acknowledged they are usually referred to as “mixed” or “White” until said person is running for office, then all of a sudden they lose the “white” completely and become “Black” and/or “African American”??? When answering this question please provide the answer to the age old question, why is it only discrimination and racist if the question or statement is coming from a white person? I suppose the famous Obama preachers simply made stupid statements, nothing racist about them at all, wink wink, nudge nudge. Let’s all face it, their will never be unity in this country as long as EVERYONE continues to hold a grudge

By Wake Up America!!!

June 6, 2008 7:39 PM | Link to this

Hey STOP Hating, my normalcy is the freedom to make my own decisions and suffer the consequences for the bad ones. I’m a free thinking American who wants change in D.C. as well, but change can go in either direction. There is no guarantee that everything will be outstanding just by electing a candidate who extols change. Emotional naivety could cost more than your willing to pay. Ask yourself this, would I trust my life to a teenager who has never driven before, but wants to drive me and my friends on the BIGGEST BUS in the world? Also, Oil hit $139/brl today, after shooting up nearly $11 in one day, first time in history. Still we aren’t allowed to pursue our own resources. Keep it up and we’ll truly cripple this nation.

By Wake Up America!!!

June 6, 2008 7:39 PM | Link to this

Hey STOP Hating, my normalcy is the freedom to make my own decisions and suffer the consequences for the bad ones. I’m a free thinking American who wants change in D.C. as well, but change can go in either direction. There is no guarantee that everything will be outstanding just by electing a candidate who extols change. Emotional naivety could cost more than your willing to pay. Ask yourself this, would I trust my life to a teenager who has never driven before, but wants to drive me and my friends on the BIGGEST BUS in the world? Also, Oil hit $139/brl today, after shooting up nearly $11 in one day, first time in history. Still we aren’t allowed to pursue our own resources. Keep it up and we’ll truly cripple this nation.

By votedforbush

June 6, 2008 7:42 PM | Link to this

but it simply amazes me to see how so many ignorant rednecks have access to the internet nowadays.

By U must be kidding me

June 6, 2008 7:48 PM | Link to this

@ Guy, U R a freakin’ idiot. You compare the Democratic support of Barack Obama to the support of that former football player turned suspected killer?

I’m voting for the Democratic Nominee which just so happens to be Barack Obama. Wanna know what the real problem is? I’ll tell U what the real problem is, white folks are scared and white men especially(Republican white folks). You are afraid to answer to a Black Man. And Yes he is a black man. But he is also white. It is called Multi-racial. Your ancestors made the rule now live with it. 1/4 black makes him black. You’re mad, say you’re mad… I dare you. And yes this is about Race.It is a race to see who will turn this country around. I don’t know about you but, $4 for gas is too damn much, American’s fighting and dieing in a war that they know nothing about is a hot ass mess and Not being able to find your supposed target after 7 damn years is too much. There ain’t that much hide & seek in the world. GWB can’t face facts that this country is in a recession it is not a SLOW DOWN. Get it together people. McCain will just bring more of the same BS that we’ve had from GW the last 8 years.

Overcome your fears or they will overcome you.

By tls

June 6, 2008 7:51 PM | Link to this

Most in the black community acknowlege a person of mixed heritage as afrcan american. The truth of the matter is almost everyone in the African American community is of mixed heritage. many at least 1/4 caucasion (1/8 from each side). Because of the legacy of slavery many are just unable to accurately state whether they are 1/8 irish or english or italian. Barack Obama is not that unique as a perso of mixed heritage. He is just playing it to his advantage. Hopefully, we’ll be able to get past the race thing and focus on the issues.

By Alexis

June 6, 2008 7:55 PM | Link to this

The change is changing the good ole boys network, the change is changing how we campaign in this company and that would be WITHOUT the mud slinging. As far as people voting for Barack because he is black that is a bunch of BULLCRAP. 1st of all women can vote for Hillary and proclaim that they wont vote for Barack and that is just fine, yet blacks are questioned (even by our other blacks based on earlier post) why are we really voting for Barack. Last time I checked nobody was complaining about blacks voting for Bill not once but twice?? Yet when we vote for Barack it is only because he is black. I dont think so. Bill did NOT have much exp. either when he ran for president and did not have any foreign policy exp. and he was just as young as Barack nobody called him on it. I wish people would stop throwing around the word racist. Barack and his supporters never called Gearldine or anybody else a racist. I am sure he realized as I did that some white people were not going to vote for him for various reasons just like not all blacks (contrary to what the media would have you believe) are or will vote for Barack. We do have racist people in this here world and thats NOT a newsflash so everybody is FREE to vote for whomever they wish for at the end of the day.

By tweety

June 6, 2008 8:13 PM | Link to this

Well you all must be dumb-dumbs, because your vote doesn’t count anyway; the peoples votes only are counted as the popular and non-popular vote, which does not determine who the president is; the peoples vote only determines who the people like or don’t like, it is the delegates and super delegates who decide the president!!!

So you all may just have to DEAL with the fact that Senator Obama just very well may be the first African American who may be elected as President.

I for one am tired of living the way I am and what I want is a president who is capable of cutting down these over grown Bushes!!!! And not by a president who feels that I as an american can be laid off, and then pacified by a stimulus check that doesn’t even pay my rent/mortgage while gas prices increase!!!

Ya’ll better think!!!

By PMCH

June 6, 2008 8:15 PM | Link to this

It is very easy to detect people who are speaking on the basis of privilege. To Dave, take a history lesson. Many blacks didn’t create the circumstances in which they live. Understand you can’t do 400 years in 40. If you take a history lesson, you know what I mean. Obama’s message and his candidacy represents change and also a positive change for this country. Especially in lieu of this country’s past history. Wake up! It’s a new day!

If Bush can run this country in the ground for eight years, rest assure Obama can’t do any worse!

By Don!

June 6, 2008 8:15 PM | Link to this

I wonder when the AJC (among many papers) will start looking at Obama with the same critical eye that they use with any other candidate.

To this point, especially with the AJC — Obama has received a free pass. More fluff journalism, such as this article, has been written about him than anything in regards to his actual polices and previous actions.

Obama is a great orator. However, he has no practical experience to invoke his policy of change. Heck, he can’t even define in a workable issue what his change will be.

Sigh. I think that many publications, including the AJC, have been lothe to ask the tough questions of Obama. In addition, a lot of the media has been too quick to let his mistakes pass through the media cycle — because of their fear of appearing racist themselves.

Racism is when someone isn’t treated fairly — and a lot of the media treated Obama differently than Hillary because of racial and gender issues.

How much has the AJC written/published about Michelle Obama as opposed to what they’ve printed about Bill Clinton? Not 1/10th of the column inches, I’d bet.

Obama is far from being vetted in terms of his past and his (lack of) experience regarding foreign policy and national-level politics. However, the information is there — and it will be interesting to see how media outlets like the AJC handle it when the GOP pulls it out during this fall before the November election.

It’s not a black and white thing, until it is. In this case, it’s not about skin color as much as it is in the black and white of print media being fair brokers of information.

Sincerely,

Don!

By Susan

June 6, 2008 8:21 PM | Link to this

I certainly appreciate history and I am sure the writer from above discussing that Obama is in fact a bi-racial man, very much so understands that historically that if you were 1/4, 1/8 a drop you were considered black. Bi-racial children do not all consider themselves black, perhaps some people would like to put them in that category. I am a white mother of bi-racial children and they clearly know and understand that they are the joining of two people just like anyone one else when they are born. They clearly identify themselves as bi-racial and are very comfortable with who they are. To identify themselves one way or the other clearly leaves out half of who they are. When the world understands they we all don’t fit neatly into the check boxes provided perhaps we will all have a better understanding of who we are - people all living in the same place trying to make a happy home for your family no matter who or what that consists of. If Obama would be who he is and not what people see him to be he would have my respect. If my child grew up to identify him/herself a black/African-American I know that I would feel as though my contribution to their life was discounted and not considered important. Obama speaks about his mother a little but he left home to search for his abusive father who abandoned his family and held him up as some hero. If Obama would be proud of who he is and not what people think he is, he would have my vote but until then I have to look for alternatives.

By Larry

June 6, 2008 8:21 PM | Link to this

Really……..do most people really care how Usher likes and supports Obama? This newspaper is repulsive.

By fedupingwinnett

June 6, 2008 8:33 PM | Link to this

To “BY ME” I don’t know where you’re coming from on the whole bi-racial thing. My grandchildren are bi-racial and we nor his other grandparents tell them that they are black. They are bi-racial. Enough said. The way we look at it is that if Obama cannot/will not acknowledge his white side then we won’t either.

By Mark

June 6, 2008 8:41 PM | Link to this

To Fed Up … you hit the nail on the head …. apparently Obama is ashamed of the “white” part of him…If you are bi-racial, then you are bi-racial..what more can you say?Now its just convenient, if you will, that he suddenly turns into a “black only” man….double standards …

By PMCH

June 6, 2008 8:45 PM | Link to this

One more thing: For all the folk who talk about Obama’s inexperience. Name another presidential candidate who knew how to draw the young vote by setting up profiles on Facebook, Myspace, and on other websites to pass his message on in a way young people can understand. For after all they do vote as well. By the way, Hillary wound up following Obama’s lead.

Also, I bet you his inexperience will lead to how politicians in the future will raise money. He outwitted the Powerful Clinton’s!

Wake up people. Blacks are not voting for Obama because he’s black, we are voting for him because he has vision, vitality, and wants a revival for this country that is in serious need of a heart transplant!

Anybody who believes blacks are voting for Obama because he’s black, the reality is U R Racist! That’s the truth! As my Lord and Savior said, “And you shall know the truth and the truth will set you free!” Be freed from your racist mindsets!

By Larry

June 6, 2008 8:53 PM | Link to this

I guess to PMCH it doesn’t matter that Obama was in a church for 20 years where racism was sermonized…(and who really believes he never knew about the sermons of Mr. Wright and his views)? I guess it doesn’t matter what he has ever done and who or what he is linked to. So my best bet is that the vast majority of black voters will vote for him because of his 50% skin color. Sad, but seems true

By Wake Up America!!!

June 6, 2008 9:10 PM | Link to this

To the unwise who extol change as not accepting contributions from corporations. Obama can’t accept corporate contributions, IT’S ILLEGAL!!

By Bob

June 6, 2008 9:15 PM | Link to this

Ok, I’m lost. Did Usher actually say WHY is is voting for Obama. Oh, yes, I forgot..’change’. Obama supporters are so vapid. The answer is always the same..’change’. Ok, so you’re fine with abortion on demand, higher taxes, and more government in our lives. Could you libs just SAY that please?

By Bob

June 6, 2008 9:22 PM | Link to this

Ok, we all know Obama wants us to ‘unite as one people to solve our problems’. Question to you libs; how do we unite on abortion? If we put it on a national ballot, a majority of Americans would say they want some restrictions, probably not willing to make it illegal, but some restrictions like no late term abortions, which everyone knows is totally unnecessary. But, we’ll never get to vote on it will we? Why? Because libs don’t like voting on social issues, they like using the courts and activist judges to make possible what the majority of the country would never vote for. So, dear libs, how are we going to ‘unite’ on abortion? What will your side do to help decrease the number of abortions?

By Boots

June 6, 2008 9:27 PM | Link to this

I have no problem with a black being elected president. I just wish we were electing one with a history of accomplishments —- someone like Colin Powell would be super.

But, since Colin Powell is not running and Barack is the nominee, well, may the best man win.

But if McCain wins, I look for there to be rioting in the streets and accusations of a conspiracy to keep the black man down.

What a mess!

By Bob

June 6, 2008 9:36 PM | Link to this

PMCH, Would you have voted for Colin Powell for president? How about Alan Keyes? Condoleeza Rice? Granted, they are all conservative, and in a lot of black’s eyes, ‘Uncle Toms’ but, they all seem to be ‘vibrant’. By the way, you’re logic that ‘if you think blacks are voting for Obama because he’s black, then you are racist’ seems a little bit of a stretch. It seems that 90 percent or more of blacks always vote for blacks but sometimes 20 to 30 percent of white votes go to non-white candidates. Have you ever voted for a white candidate? If not, would that be racist?

By TC

June 6, 2008 9:43 PM | Link to this

“…the AJC is just about on par with TMZ as far as new reporting goes.”

Nah, TMZ covers celebretards outside of the hip-hop and r&b world.

By Bob

June 6, 2008 9:51 PM | Link to this

To DJ Your post reads in part ; ‘…the hateful people run out from under their sheets…’ and ‘…and all they can do is criticize’ and ‘…He appears to have the right message for the dire times we are facing…’.

Man, where do I begin? Sheets? Really DJ, is that your opinion of ‘criticism’? Is that your first response to any thoughts or ideas or even questions you don’t agree with? I’d like to say that I am not criticizing Obama, yet. I’m simply asking basic questions, such as, what is this ‘right message’ that you mention? I voted for Bush and I’m really dissapointed with him. I like to think though, that I can actually have an intelligent debate without using the word ‘sheets’. Keep your chin up, I won’t vote for your guy but he might win and if he does, he will my president too, not just yours. And I’m pretty sure whatever decisions he makes, I won’t be calling him Hitler.

By Larry

June 6, 2008 9:57 PM | Link to this

I guess thats what gets on my last good nerve, AJC has become less news-oriented and every chance and beyond focuses on Hip Hop & Rap and its culture or lack thereof… You would think thats the only music scene in Atlanta. Well, its not…but I guess thats how biased reporting goes. Now, back to Obama …

By change=same

June 6, 2008 9:59 PM | Link to this

Do you really believe one man can make a change? Do you really believe that change is dependent on who wins the presidency?

Believe this: politicians are politicians regardless of color, sex, or experience. They will look out for number one first, lobbyists/big business second, other politicians third, family and friends next, their family’s family, friends’ friends, …and last, but of course not least, the American citizen. :)~

Those who lie down with fleas wake up itching.

By politicalcorrectnessgoneawry

June 6, 2008 10:05 PM | Link to this

Well, that seals it for me. If Usher is backing Obama, that’s good enough for me because I know that Usher is a deep thinker, someone who will apply the laws of logic and objectivity to any situation. Alright. I’m convinced. If Usher supports Obama, I think I’ll go fishing.

By Malcolm Sharpton

June 6, 2008 10:10 PM | Link to this

Q:How is Blarack going to fix the economy??? A: He’s going to Ni##er-Rig it!

By Bob

June 6, 2008 10:27 PM | Link to this

Hey ‘Malcolm Sharpton’, Shouldn’t you be at work at QT by now? Please, please don’t breed.

By Dana A.

June 6, 2008 10:28 PM | Link to this

Barack Obama is the candidate of my choice. I believe that he has risen for such a time as this to fulfill a God-given purpose and destiny that is upon his life. I continually hear negativity and pessismism concerning experience. If we look at all of the failed policies of President Bush, not to mention this awful Iraq war, we will see that experience does not substitute for ignorance and stupidity. Additionally, McCain is for 100 years of war in Iraq. I am so tired of the same ol’ Washington politics; therefore, I believe that Obama is the right man for the job. He is an intelligent, eloquent brother that makes me so very proud to be a Black American. He inspires me and I am sure so many others to do their best and be their best. I will be praying for him and that no weapon formed against him will prosper in spite of racists and other ignorant people who are simply afraid to think outside of the box.

By Bob

June 6, 2008 10:38 PM | Link to this

To Dana, ‘Bush is ignorant and stupid’ and ‘McCain is for 100 years of war’. Ok, I might agree that Bush is ignorant about some things. What do you think he is ‘ignorant’ about? Next, that McCain quote is taken out of context. So basically you are voting for Obama because you hate Bush and McCain. Ok fine. Is there anyone out there who is actually voting for Obama because of some SPECIFIC action that he may take as president? Dana, I’m glad you are proud to be a Black American. Hopefully someday you will just consider yourself an American. Pride comes before the fall.

By Chris Dunn

June 6, 2008 10:39 PM | Link to this

Obama is all about “Sizzle & Grizzle”. He sounds great the first time you hear him but when you peel back the layers you find not much meat to chew on. He reflects a philosophy that being successful is bad (e.g. - high taxes if you dare try to get out of the middle class), a philosophy that if you are not one of his pet special interests you are evil and that the old ways of doing things are not that bad (go look at his earmarks in this budget). What change he has quantified is not change but more like revenge.

I just wish there was a good choice amongst the crowd………….

By mizblackpatriot

June 6, 2008 11:00 PM | Link to this

If Barack was Tyrone and not Barack Obama, walking around calling himself a “white man” he would be lynched or institutionalized. This whole recognize your white side arguement is flawed. Unfortuneately we live in a lable oriented society that judges you immediatly based on your appearance. There exist Cubans and Haitians, Brazilians, Puerto Ricans etc. who look black but are not, they don’t go around screaming, don’t call me black I’m Hispanic/ Latino; or El Salvadorians and Spaniards who look Mexican; who the hell has the time to sit there and explain there heritage everytime someone calls it wrong. Obama is a black man because he looks like a black man. He[’s making it easy for all you ignorants but he knows who he is and thats all that matters. worry more about his policies and not his ethnicity. By the way, Obama has never used race to his advantage, historically that would be a first.

By Dana A.

June 6, 2008 11:01 PM | Link to this

To Bob: Well, what is Bush not ignorant about? Let me name one thing: He authorizes the supposed “stimulus checks” which are supposed to boost the econonmy. Does he not understand that $1200 for a married couple is not going to do anything significant. People are struggling to save their homes, and even worse; pay for their gas. We are so dependent and in debt to other countries. Our deficit has grown even more while he has been in office. Do I need to name more acts of stupidity???? He authorized a war when there weren’t weapons of mass destruction in Iraq which has killed thousands upon thousands of our soldiers. Secondly, I disagree with the McCain quote. He seriously believes in this Iraq War which is totally unjustified. Lastly, I do not hate Bush or McCain. I simply believe that right is right and wrong is wrong. Like I stated before: Some people want the same ol Washington politics. And, I do consider myself American, but I am absolutely proud of my heritage and do not apologize for it. There is a difference between haughtiness and pride in one’s ethnicity. And as far as specifics that I agree with Barack on: universal healthcare, revising of Bush’s No Child Left Behind, withdrawal of troops from Iraq, support of Israel just to name a few.

By Larry

June 6, 2008 11:02 PM | Link to this

Malcolm Sharpton … I would assume this guy IS a racist … what a sad post, but thats all I will say as I don’t want to give too much attention.

By hitwriter

June 6, 2008 11:12 PM | Link to this

I could care less what Uursher thinks about politics… I can decide for myself. So should he… Oprah to Quincy Jones… think for yourself America.

By J.D.

June 6, 2008 11:26 PM | Link to this

Unity and honesty? He has never worked with Republicans; ever on anything. And as of today, 49% of his party doesn’t want him to be President. I wonder how many Black Panthers, Black Liberation Theologians, and convicted fananciers he will have on his honest cabinet.

By Wake Up America!!!

June 6, 2008 11:28 PM | Link to this

How do you repair America’s image among the world? Through the Global Poverty Act(S.2433),which will tax Americans to fund one of the most corrupt and inefficient organizations in the world (United Nations). I want to contribute to the charities that I personally feel will use my money the best possible ways. Don’t force me to waste MY MONEY on Anti-American bureaucracy.

By Henna Medina

June 6, 2008 11:35 PM | Link to this

CHANGE MEANS GETTING THAT FOOL BUSH WEAK SISSY BEHIND OUT OF OFFICE

By Henna Medina

June 6, 2008 11:36 PM | Link to this

CHANGE MEANS GETTING THAT FOOL BUSH WEAK SISSY BEHIND OUT OF OFFICE

By Henna Medina

June 6, 2008 11:36 PM | Link to this

CHANGE MEANS GETTING THAT FOOL BUSH WEAK SISSY BEHIND OUT OF OFFICE

By Bridges

June 6, 2008 11:38 PM | Link to this

Some are asking, “What is change?” well for starters, how about the change Obama has initiated for Democrats to not take money from lobbies. How many politicians have done this? Second, Obama bring new hope to the United States, a black man that can motivate a country that is in need of Hope.

By OG

June 6, 2008 11:42 PM | Link to this

Has anyone seen Manchurian Candidate? This Osama reminds me of the the character running for the presidency of the US. Anyone who voted for this man is in a rude of awakening. This man is associated with a Racist Pastor who he claimed that he has no longer has ties with him. How is he going to improve America? Any fool who is running for the candidacy could tell the public what they want to hear. I have never heard his plan of how he is going to achieve it. This man changed his name to a Muslim name but his religion his Christianity. It’s like being a Ayrian Skinhead but likes black people. How disturbing and confusing is that? Dude or brother, what are you? A man with a Harvard educaton does not know what religion he belongs to.

By matt

June 6, 2008 11:45 PM | Link to this

Clinton, Obama, and McCain are all three economic ignoramuses. It’s dissapointing that we no longer have a choice that includes someone that is a proven leader having either run a state government been a business leader.

Some people are thinking Obama will do something to create more jobs or atleast will not be any worse for the economy than Bush and he proposes dumb ideas like imposing a “windfall profits” tax on the oil companies.

Impose such constraints on business and let’s listen to all the people wondering why “their” jobs are leaving the country.

By Bill

June 6, 2008 11:45 PM | Link to this

This should help the commie, endorsed by a child rapist! Typical socialist!

By Thogwummpy

June 6, 2008 11:56 PM | Link to this

“Change?!? “Total nonsense, Usher. You’re voting for him because he’s black and absolutely nothing else. Most African-Americans I know have been raised to be so bitter, that they’d vote for Hitler if he were black.
If we’re stupid enough to elect a Marxist without even bothering to ask his belief system, we deserve the national suicide his administration would be…the death of freedom, the destruction of the individual into collectivist slavery.

By Mother Theresa

June 7, 2008 12:03 AM | Link to this

Obama a uniter? Yeah right. If you express reservations, his supporters call you names like; hater, racist, son of slave owners. You might be told to “crawl out from under your sheet”. If he was a uniter, he wouldn’t have sit at the feet of a bigot like Wright for 20 years. He would also refer to himself as multi-racial, not African-American. Also, if Obama was a uniter, his supporters wouldn’t play the race card every time someone questions his qualifications or experience.

To the idiot that said African-American don’t all thing alike - Garbage. If African-American’s don’t think alike, why do over 90% of them seem to vote for the same candidates? Whites don’t do that. If Hillary had the same percentage of support from blacks that Obama had from whites, Hillary would be the nominee. African-Americans see racism in everything because they are the racists of our generation. Thank goodness that they don’t have power that the bigots of the previous generations had.

BTW, Obama DOES look like Curious George! He’s seems to be almost as intelligent as Curious George too.

By OJ

June 7, 2008 12:23 AM | Link to this

I just wish all you God forsaken idiots with no knowledge or understanding of the subject matter will stop posting so we can read for the intellects. Whatever reason you choose to vote for or against Obama is in fact your problem. The truth however is, we have serious problems in this country that needs to be addressed. The last 8years of Bush’s administration has not been particularly favorable to majority of the American people, either at home or abroad. When I moved to this country 10years ago, gas price was .79cents now it’s well over $4 in some areas. If that is not hyper-inflation, I don’t know what it is, as our current leader will vehemently deny. Whether or not Obama will deliver on his message of change will take a 4year administration to find out. While its human nature to resist change, I think it’s worth the risk to give this man a chance. Whether he is Black or White is immaterial. We need someone with good sense of leadership. Someone who can admit he is wrong when he is wrong. We need a break from another 4 years of Bush administration. God bless America!

By Wake Up America!!!

June 7, 2008 12:43 AM | Link to this

Hope is nothing more than the inability to take the necessary action yourself. You want Real Change, then look into the FairTax, Drill Here Drill Now Pay Less, and AmericanSolutions. You will not find the answers in the sole power of either major party.

By Tony

June 7, 2008 1:29 AM | Link to this

Please take time to analyze why you like or dislike Obama. If you accept this challenge and you are honest with yourself, you’ll find your prejudice clouds your judgement. He’s not MLK (hope) nor is he Malcolm (fear). He’s a politician. The last time I checked, all of them were shady, regardless of race, religion or party.

As usual, Americans display their hopes and fears - both are irrational.

By Person Who Thinks

June 7, 2008 1:34 AM | Link to this

Graham, you like many others, have been misled my Mr. Obama regarding taking money from oil company lobbyists & PACS on a technicality.. While, yes, he hasn’t received money from PACS & lobbyists, he’s received numerous contributions from fat cat individuals who are oil company execs in the form of personal donations. That way, Obama can run around the country looking down a his nose at other candidates while he’s telling you that he hasn’t received any oil money from those groups. While technically correct, he’s parsing his words. He just happens to leave out the little fact about these big rollers are writing those big checks to his campaign directly from their personal accounts. Oil money is oil money. I doubt the oil company folks are sending him cash earned at their second jobs cleaning hotel rooms or waiting tables.

By Roc Returns

June 7, 2008 2:26 AM | Link to this

YOU RACIST WHITE PEOPLE (NOT ALL WHITE PEOPLE, JUST THE FEW SHEET WEARERS/REDNECKS WITH COMPUTER ACCESS ON THIS BLOG) ARE SUCH MENTAL MIDGETS!!! WATCH THIS, WATCH THIS, WATCH THIS…

IF BLACK PEOPLE ARE SO WILLING TO VOTE FOR ANYONE BLACK, PLEASE EXPLAIN AL SHARTON AND JESSE JACKSON. WHY DIDN’T THEY EVER GET THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION? I DON’T THINK EITHER OF THEM RECEIVED A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF THE BLACK VOTE, BUT LAST TIME I CHECKED, YOU DON’T GET ANY MORE ETHNIC THAN A BROTHER WITH A PERM.

I’M WAITING…..STILL WAITING…..WHAT SAY YOU?

THIS MAY COME AS A SURPRISE TO YOU, BUT LOOK AT THE ECONOMICS OF THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY. A LARGE PORTION OF THE COMMUNITY LIVES IN POVERTY, WHICH EXPLAINS WHY MANY BLACKS SUPPORT THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE. MANY SUPPORTED BARACK OVER HILLARY BECAUSE SHE STARTED TO DISRESPECT OBAMA’S ABILITY AND INTELLECT (HARVARD LAW AND COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY - FYI). IF THE BROTHER WITH THESE CREDENTIALS CAN’T GET ANY RESPECT AFTER PRESIDENT NIMROD AND PRESIDENT CLINTON AND PRESIDENT REAGAN (TWO OF WHICH NON-CLINTON’S COULDN’T HOLD A CANDLESTICK TO OBAMA INTELLECTUALLY), NO BROTHER EVER COULD GET THE RESPECT TO GET IT DONE. OBAMA IS A CONSTITUTIONAL LAW SCHOLAR FOR GOD’S SAKE. WE MAY NOT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT WHETHER OUR PHONE’S ARE TAPPED WITH HIM IN OFFICE. WHO’D HAVE THUNK IT?

By HGN

June 7, 2008 2:57 AM | Link to this

WHY DOES USHER SUPPORT OBAMA? LET ME SPELL IT FOR YOU: B-L-A-C-K.

By Faye

June 7, 2008 3:12 AM | Link to this

Wonder if Obama saw Usher in the season closer of “Saturday Night Live” a couple of weeks ago? If so, how can he proudly share the stage with him in the future? I’ve rarely heard such filthy lyrics, not to mention Usher’s parody of the sex act as he performed. Is this the kind of “change” that Obama will bring to the White House? And this example is the tip of the iceberg. Among others—Rev. Wright, the Catholic priest—and who knows how many other eruptions before November. Let’s hope America is smarter than to elect this charleton to the highest office in the land. He’s packaged very well but I’m afraid the emperor has no clothes.

By What a Joke!

June 7, 2008 3:40 AM | Link to this

Usher’s right—we all want change. Just not a change for the worse, which is what electing Barack Obama would be for America. This guy is so clueless it’s laughable that the democrats allowed him to be their candidate.

He’s, uh, simply, uh, not a good extemporaneous public speaker and continues to show his naivete and inexperience at every turn. People who think that Obama is intelligent when it comes to the issues aren’t paying attention. He’s clueless!

Obama is simply a rock star in politics … kind of like Usher’s lyrics … a lot of style but no substance.

By CapCurt

June 7, 2008 6:01 AM | Link to this

If we want to objectively compare how McCain, Clinton, Obama… look at their campaigns. Obama’s is a well oiled machine. The other two (who have all the experience) have had far more difficulty and can’t manage money. If you can’t manage a campaign, can you manage a country. This newcomer is kicking their butts.

By elainer7

June 7, 2008 6:08 AM | Link to this

Just remember Obama lovers: you voted for him and when things get worse, much worse under his leadership, that YOU are responsible.

By bee bee

June 7, 2008 6:37 AM | Link to this

Everyone has a answer to the change ?. I have no answer don’t need one. I have my right to vote and don’t need to get on the black side the white side just the right side and that is with Obama. To me he is the rightside.

By bee bee

June 7, 2008 6:38 AM | Link to this

Everyone has a answer to the change ?. I have no answer don’t need one. I have my right to vote and don’t need to get on the black side the white side just the right side and that is with Obama. To me he is the rightside.

By bee bee

June 7, 2008 6:38 AM | Link to this

Everyone has a answer to the change ?. I have no answer don’t need one. I have my right to vote and don’t need to get on the black side the white side just the right side and that is with Obama. To me he is the rightside.

By bee bee

June 7, 2008 6:38 AM | Link to this

Everyone has a answer to the change ?. I have no answer don’t need one. I have my right to vote and don’t need to get on the black side the white side just the right side and that is with Obama. To me he is the rightside.

By bee bee

June 7, 2008 6:39 AM | Link to this

Everyone has a answer to the change ?. I have no answer don’t need one. I have my right to vote and don’t need to get on the black side the white side just the right side and that is with Obama. To me he is the rightside.

By bee bee

June 7, 2008 6:39 AM | Link to this

Everyone has a answer to the change ?. I have no answer don’t need one. I have my right to vote and don’t need to get on the black side the white side just the right side and that is with Obama. To me he is the rightside.

By Will

June 7, 2008 6:55 AM | Link to this

“Why Usher Is Backing Obama”

The reason Usher is backing Obmama is because he knows Quincy Jones, who knows Oprah, who knows, Obama. Whys is that so hard to understand?

I’m voting for McCain because I know a guy that knew his cousin’s best friends momma’s, nephew’s hairdresser’s, cousin’s son’s, momma. Dang people!

By OMG

June 7, 2008 6:56 AM | Link to this

Why is Obama considered “black” when he is half white? Why is he not considered “white?” Or “blight?” After all, Tiger Woods is not considered black, he calls himself “Caublasian.”

And to all you idiots who think Obama is the right man to be president of the greatest and most powerful country in the world just because he’s so-called black (which he isn’t), consider these facts:

He has said on the record that he will give the corrupt and racist United Nations $865 billion —that’s BILLION, with a big B — of your money to help other countries. Wouldn’t you like to have that $865 billion to help your community? Where do you think that money will come from? Rest assured your pockets.

Obama said in his book “Audacity of Hope:” “I will stand with the Muslims should the political winds shift in an ugly direction.”

In his book “Dreams of My Father,” he said: “There was something about him that made me wary, a little too sure of himself, maybe. And white.”

And another from “Dreams of My Father:” “I found a solace in nursing a pervasive sense of grievance and animosity against my mother’s race.”

Now, the above quotes really speak of “unity,” don’t they? And, boy, do they ever make me, a white man with many black friends, feel secure and wanted in his socialist society.

Obama is a cheap,lying fraud and it will soon become obvious as the months drag on. I’m amazed there are 10 people who aren’t family members who would vote for that racist radical-Muslim-lover, let alone millions. The depth of ignorance in our country truly is stunning. God help us all if he’s elected.

By newsman

June 7, 2008 7:00 AM | Link to this

He’s supporting him because he’s black. You could interview 100 supporters of Obama and 99 could not tell you where he stands on issues. This is not meant to be a racist statement. But the facts are that Obama is a great Orator but his record does not show any major legislation & his many friends are extreme left leaning enemies of the U.S.

By newsman

June 7, 2008 7:02 AM | Link to this

He’s supporting him because he’s black. You could interview 100 supporters of Obama and 99 could not tell you where he stands on issues. This is not meant to be a racist statement. But the facts are that Obama is a great Orator but his record does not show any major legislation & his many friends are extreme left leaning enemies of the U.S.

By mike

June 7, 2008 7:05 AM | Link to this

Isn’t it nice to see all the racists take the opportunity to pen their small mindedness here. I would venture to guess most haters who post here and other blogs lack the education, smarts, wisdom such as Obama. It also encouraging to see so many whites know why all black folk do what they do and think what they think. Any doubt why this country is in the situation it is in.

By Mark

June 7, 2008 7:37 AM | Link to this

Im open minded to both remaining canidatesa however say whatever about thec Rev. Wright thing a preacher who hates white people..and tell me for 20 years Mr. Obama was un aware of t5hese hatred feelings by a man that preaches the word of God..I don’t buy that and that scares me I don’t want a racist President who really inside hates white people We have Given everything to Help all kinds of people and blamed for so much in the past It gets old..meanehile Blacks have ruined our schools riddled them wirh crime while the Tax payersa all suffer..just a thought….

By Janet

June 7, 2008 7:53 AM | Link to this

Having just returned from overseas, I can tell you that everyone I spoke with is very excited about Obama and his message of change. Already many world leaders in Europe and elsewhere are praising Obama as being the kind of change from Cowboy Bush that is needed.

The US’s standing in the world has diminished as a result of Bush’s bomb first ask questions later policies. Bush’s foreign policies has radicalized many Muslims and other extremists. In fact, extremist leaders don’t particularly want a change because the Bush policies are such a good recruiting tool.

One change is that Obama believes in actually talking to world leaders before deciding to bomb them or invade their countries. Imagine the concept of diplomacy.

Our country is being destroyed economically by the ill advised war in Iraq, a war that we have yet to begin paying for. All of us and our children and grandchildren will be paying for this war for decades to come. The war has to end and end now. I can’t stand to see any more innocent soldiers die or to see trillions more dollars spent on a failed foreign policy. McCain will not end this war, only Obama will do that.

I am white btw. I see nothing wrong with a black person being proud that someone of his race is a presidential candidate. Is that enough reason alone to vote for someone? I don’t think so, but if a Presidential candidate were from Georgia, I’d be proud to have a Georigan running for President. As a UGA graduate, I’d be proud if a UGA graduate were running for president. And it makes me proud of the Democratic Party to have had two well qualified candidates, one of whom is black, the other of whom is a woman.

Finally, why is it ok for Republicans to tout Colin Powell and Condi Rice for being the first black persons in their positions and it somehow isn’t ok for Democrats to be proud of Obama’s accomplishments as the first black presidential nominee?

As Obama says, it is time for us to get past race as an issue. MLK said it best, that he dreamed of a time when a man is judged on the content of his character, not the color of his skin. That is a big part of Obama’s message of change. I hope that this dream is realized when Obama wins the Presidential election in November.

If Obama is elected, which I think he will be, the US will be in a better position with regard to other countries. I am hopeful that his presidency will result in an end to the Iraq war; that the trillions of wasted dollars will be spent on addressing our countries serious problems: lack of health care, rising unemployment, skyrocketing bankruptcies (often caused by medical bills), our crumblig infrastructures, and the recession that no one wants to call a recession.

By OMG

June 7, 2008 7:59 AM | Link to this

For Mike,

Let me see if I have this correct. We’re racists for pointing out facts, yet you find perfectly acceptable and within the bounds of decent society the racist things Obama has said, heard from his psycho pastor for 20 years and written in his books, such as the above quotes from my previous post? Gee, I wonder who the racists really are?

If the Dumb-o-crats really have blacks’ interest at heart and they fight so hard for black progress, why, pray tell, after 40 years of blindly following them are blacks still upset about their situation?

A reason person might look at the situation and say, “Hmmm, if things haven’t been going too well for us blacks the last half-century or so under the democrats, maybe I’ll give the other side at least an objective listen and see what they have to say.”

But no, that would take intelligent reasoning and independent thinking.

By Mike_B

June 7, 2008 8:23 AM | Link to this

Change? What change do you think? No change has been proposed, defined, debated or even introduced. You think if there was a “change” coming someone could say what it is! I guess changing from Christianity to a govenrment of Muslims is change. I don’t need to comment on a black man supporting a black man in thi race!

By Question

June 7, 2008 8:33 AM | Link to this

“one of the greatest candidates we will ever see in our time”? “Wanted to be part of his change”. Change is a great word. Apparently you can say it over and over again without ever explaining what it means. What is the change? We agree that there need to be changes made, but Obama has not taken one step to explain what changes he will make, how he will make them, or how we will benefit from it! If you went to Subway and ordered a Barack sandwich, you would take it back and demand your money because when you opened it up, there would be nothing inside it. Don’t let this guy fool you.

By bulldog

June 7, 2008 8:38 AM | Link to this

I wish for once that somebody would admit that blacks are way more (racist) than whites !

By rwh

June 7, 2008 8:46 AM | Link to this

Our world has changed! We have those who hate, dislike, or those who have for years carried hatre in their hearts for blacks and other races. We have our elected officials who have sit in office year after year and done nothing about the state of America. And now, we got somebody who is making an effort; regardless how we may pre-judge him. Our gas prices, food prices, the war had taken a deep toll on America way of life; we need to erase the old-feelings we have for one and other; because, in the very end, we are all going to need one and other. No body have even questioned our Congressmen and Representatives how they let our own America to fall so deeply in debt and send billions of dollar around the world and right here in America, we have great big problems; yet they over look it; continue to charge high taxes, bleed tax paying uppp-middle and middle class america and set a standards for the rich. Now, you all tell me why you all are hating on having an American of a different race for the President of these United States of America? You all have witness our last eight years Preisent and he has not done anything for America except put us more in debts, killed our soldiers and bleed us of our hard earned dollars while he and cheney are making billion before they leave office. Where is your faith, your will to want change for america and it its needs for its america people. Those who were looking in at one time are now looking out; and those who want to see a change; continue your prayers and support the real cause which has made us free. No doubts; we will have the same old racism here in america until we see what this change will do. It’s time we get rid of the old ways and try something new so that our very lives won’t be held at bay.

By Robert

June 7, 2008 8:49 AM | Link to this

It just amazes me that a guy can NOT win a House of Representative spot and then be a party’s nomination for President as a first term Senator!!!! The democrats are really hurting at this point… Edwards would be the best person to nominate…

By danno

June 7, 2008 8:58 AM | Link to this

Why?????

He’s black just like the other 95% of the black polulation voted for Obhama,

By B-man

June 7, 2008 8:59 AM | Link to this

I for one (a white male) am voting for Obama because I think his “unknowns” are better for the country than the “knowns” of McCain.

McCain believes war is the only way…I do not. It is necessary, but not always. Bush has gotten 4,000 young men of all colors killed for what? National security? Humanitarian efforts? WMD’s? No…. Oil. And you know what? We’re still paying record prices and the oil companies are making record profits.

I voted for Bush, and now regret it. So now, I’m making a change and voting for change. That is what change means.

The single most important thing a president can do is unite and inspire the county. There is no doubt Obama is more capable of accomplishing this than McCain.

By I gotta a $1 make me some change Obama

June 7, 2008 9:09 AM | Link to this

Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, that really explained why Usher likes Obama. Keep your day job Usher. What is this change? Change your mind! Change your position! Change your pastor! Change your church! Throw your white granny under the bus! Is that the change that Obama talks of?

By Joyce

June 7, 2008 9:19 AM | Link to this

After reading these comments one thing I agree on, Obama can not unite us. I don’t even think God can. Well, he could but he just gave up. I don’t know why it took him so long. Cain and Able should have been a clue.

By Tony

June 7, 2008 9:31 AM | Link to this

Change. No more Washington BS, Tax Cut for middle class. Change, invest in our young people(college)in return they invest in America. Change, Ending a war that should have never been waged. What you are thinking. Bush is the worst Prez in history. CHANGE, i’m voting OBAMA. People are afraid of change by nature not to mention he’s a black man(opps did i say that). He played by the rules an won by those same rules. Stop the hate an learn to embrace CHANGE.

By Tony

June 7, 2008 9:31 AM | Link to this

Change. No more Washington BS, Tax Cut for middle class. Change, invest in our young people(college)in return they invest in America. Change, Ending a war that should have never been waged. What you are thinking. Bush is the worst Prez in history. CHANGE, i’m voting OBAMA. People are afraid of change by nature not to mention he’s a black man(opps did i say that). He played by the rules an won by those same rules. Stop the hate an learn to embrace CHANGE.

By BoneHead

June 7, 2008 9:42 AM | Link to this

I am so sick of hyphenated Americans, either you are an American or you are not; make a choice! Or maybe I can be an Indian-Dutch-German-French-American, can we be and dumber, I am supporting him because I am an African-American and so is he, what does that say about the voter? In the future we should hold elections only 60 days before the election, this way we are not paying these boneheads over $300,000 a year to NOT do their job and campaign. Then we have them put the issues and their solutions down in black and white and we will vote on the issues and their solutions, not because they are some hyphenated American. Wake up people vote the issues, what ever happened to “the content of their character not the color of their skin?” Obama has no content!

By Michael

June 7, 2008 9:42 AM | Link to this

Soooo … a black R&B artist is supporting the black candidate for president like the other 92% of black Americans … shocking. Who knew?

By Azule Avenger

June 7, 2008 9:46 AM | Link to this

As a Proud 11 YEAR ARMY VET, I read these stupid posts everyday and no one ever ceases to amaze me. It’s race this, race that, Obama can’t this, Obama can’t that, McCain blah blah blah blah blah. So I guess it’s safe to assume that everyone wants McCain in office so we can go to directly to war with Iran, China and North Korea, hundreds of thousands of troops will get killed because of some f@#$%@ oil, we end up in World World Three with China and North Korea, our economy is turned upside down, gas is $17 dollars a gallon, America will then be a third world country and you rascist idots will either be dead or will be getting anally raped by some terrorist who will be roaming in your Sugarloaf/Johns Creek/ Cabbage Town subdivsion. I bet you won’t be happy until that scenario happens huh? And if you think this is bull, then let McCain get into office. Cause if he does win the election, we all better get on birth control cause the whole country is F@$%#$!

By Azul Avenger

June 7, 2008 9:48 AM | Link to this

As a Proud 11 YEAR ARMY VET, I read these stupid posts everyday and no one ever ceases to amaze me. It’s race this, race that, Obama can’t this, Obama can’t that, McCain blah blah blah blah blah. So I guess it’s safe to assume that everyone wants McCain in office so we can go to directly to war with Iran, China and North Korea, hundreds of thousands of troops will get killed because of some f@#$%@ oil, we end up in World World Three with China and North Korea, our economy is turned upside down, gas is $17 dollars a gallon, America will then be a third world country and you rascist idots will either be dead or will be getting anally raped by some terrorist who will be roaming in your Sugarloaf/Johns Creek/ Cabbage Town subdivsion. I bet you won’t be happy until that scenario happens huh? And if you think this is bull, then let McCain get into office. Cause if he does win the election, we all better get on birth control cause the whole country is F@$%#$!

By Azul Avenger

June 7, 2008 9:49 AM | Link to this

As a Proud 11 YEAR ARMY VET, I read these stupid posts everyday and no one ever ceases to amaze me. It’s race this, race that, Obama can’t this, Obama can’t that, McCain blah blah blah blah blah. So I guess it’s safe to assume that everyone wants McCain in office so we can go to directly to war with Iran, China and North Korea, hundreds of thousands of troops will get killed because of some f@#$%@ oil, we end up in World World Three with China and North Korea, our economy is turned upside down, gas is $17 dollars a gallon, America will then be a third world country and you rascist idots will either be dead or will be getting anally raped by some terrorist who will be roaming in your Sugarloaf/Johns Creek/ Cabbage Town subdivsion. I bet you won’t be happy until that scenario happens huh? And if you think this is bull, then let McCain get into office. Cause if he does win the election, we all better get on birth control cause the whole country is F@$%#$!

By JackLeg

June 7, 2008 9:49 AM | Link to this

The title of the article is “Why Usher Is Backing Obama”, so why is he? From this article it seems that the only reason is skin color, if they were white they would be called racist, but because they are black it is called supporting a brother.

By I gotta a $1 make me some change Obama

June 7, 2008 10:03 AM | Link to this

Obama has no record since has been in the Senate 3 years and spent half of that running for President and surrounds himself with with very “intriguing” backgrounds. I thinks that calls into question his judgement. I am also think that fact I am being called a racist because I do not like Obama is very interesting and speaks for itself. During the general election I predict everytime someone calls into question anything about Obama they will be called a racist. No Thank You! At least I am going to vote for the old white guy that has a record of crossing the aisle (change!), voting against his party (change!), and has a record we can look at! Obama has done nothing that points to change! He and his wife are racists that belonged to a racist church and got a pass from the media. If that were a white guy he would of been pushed out of the race.

By Confused

June 7, 2008 10:05 AM | Link to this

I am supporting Obama, mainly because he does not double talk. I believe I can trust him. I have put up with deceitful politicians for most of my 44 years in the US.

No doubt racism is an issue in this election and white America needs to get a grip.

Americans need to wake up to what is really going on. We are not the Super Power we used to be and this is by design. There are people at the top, mostly white men, that are making billions by giving our jobs away and transforming America into a consumer market.

Those super wealthy people are banking you “You”, the average American to stay ignorant, never do any research, vote on your personal and emotional bias, and most of all never unite to bring true change.

So keep voting like that, but don’t complain if McCain is elected and you suddenly have to eat Pinto Beans 4 days a week because you spend most of your money on $8 per gallon Gas and the government has raised your taxes to fight a war that never should have been fought in the 1st place.

By Fix-It

June 7, 2008 10:06 AM | Link to this

Hey, Azul Avenge, thank you for your service, but are you on drugs? We survived Jimmy Carter, but he keeps coming back like a bad smell. We have survived 8 years of Clinton lies and cronyism, and 8 years of Bush baloney. But if we elect McCain the end of the world is here? Oh I forgot Obama has much more experience, NOT, but he has told us what changes he is going to make, NOT. He has also proven that you are judged by the company you keep, NOT. If this were true then the true Obama is a racist, American hating communist. But I guess he is your savior, NOT. Get a grip, Azul Avenge!

By Azul Avenger

June 7, 2008 10:22 AM | Link to this

Hey Mr. Fix it,

I have a grip. But you and I both know the McCain is too eager to “go to war”, “stay in war” and start a war. And answer this smart ass, why are U.S. Troops in Iraq right now??? (SILENCE). I thought so cause you don’t know and neither does the public, armed force forces or that idot named Bush. Cause it damn sure is not about some war terror. That’s a lie that was told to the public to make you feel better about the current “Pres” kicking off “Vietnam 2000”. So until you can find or know a better soultion that won’t have american troops getting the crap kicked outta them for over five years tell me some s@#$! I don’t know.

By Azul Avenger

June 7, 2008 10:24 AM | Link to this

Hey Mr. Fix it,

I have a grip. But you and I both know the McCain is too eager to “go to war”, “stay in war” and start a war. And answer this smart ass, why are U.S. Troops in Iraq right now??? (SILENCE). I thought so cause you don’t know and neither does the public, armed force forces or that idiot named Bush. Cause it damn sure is not about some war on terror. That’s a lie that was told to the public to make you feel better about the current “Pres” kicking off “Vietnam 2000”. So until you can find or know a better solution that won’t have american troops getting the crap kicked outta them for over five years, tell me some s@#$! I don’t know.

By Azul Avenger

June 7, 2008 10:26 AM | Link to this

Hey Mr. Fix it,

I have a grip. But you and I both know the McCain is too eager to “go to war”, “stay in war” and start a war. And answer this smart ass, why are U.S. Troops in Iraq right now??? (SILENCE). I thought so cause you don’t know and neither does the public, armed force forces or that idiot named Bush. Cause it damn sure is not about some war on terror. That’s a lie that was told to the public to make you feel better about the current “Pres” kicking off “Vietnam 2000”. So until you can find or know a better solution that won’t have american troops getting the crap kicked outta them for over five years, tell me some s@#$! I don’t know.

By Bulldawg

June 7, 2008 11:00 AM | Link to this

Hey bulldog: Blacks are far more racist than anyone else! there i said it. If anyone ever came out with the white equivalent of BET or JET magazine, or NAACP, etc etc it would get shut down in a second for being racist. and to the blacks that dont think other blacks are voting for obama just because he is black, just talk to some others… I have and most not all, have no legitimate reason to vote for him!!! And it was correctly said it is just a mess, if he does not get elected there will be riots and everyone talking about conspiracy and suppressing the blacks!!! This country is full of equal opportunity if anything blacks have an advantage!!! as far as education schools will accept blacks over whites for that reason, there are more scholarships for blacks i could go on and on!

By Fix-It

June 7, 2008 11:08 AM | Link to this

Hey Azul Avenger, you do not have a grip, you think you can predict the future, you also claim to know what other people are thinking. If you are so ignorant that you think “Just pull our troops out and life will be rosy” you are delusional. The question is not, should we have gone, we are there so let’s finish before we go. We owe that to the people we have disrupted, cut and run would not benefit them or us. To bad your thinking processes work by emotion, logic works much better, maybe you should go back to school with your GI bill and learn how to use logic to solve an issue.

By Azul Avenger

June 7, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this

“Mr. not Fix’ing to do nothing”. Lol, har, har, aha aha, you’re a riot.

Maybe I should take my GI Bill, shine it up real good, turn it side ways and shove it up your candy ass ass all the way to Iraq!!!!! And show you a real time “Dix it”??????

By Fix-It

June 7, 2008 11:41 AM | Link to this

My assumption is correct, you do need schooling, and name calling with no resolutions is what happens the playground. So what are your solutions, Azul Avenger, elect Obama or the world ends, how Henny Penny.

By Wake Up America!!!

June 7, 2008 12:51 PM | Link to this

You have to educate yourself people, because the government can’t even succeed in this endeavor. Now to help out a little. You DO NOT have a right to vote. It does not exist in the US Constitution. If it is there, then explain to me why Rep. Jesse L. Jackson Jr. is proposing an amendment to establish a right to vote in a federal election? The historical profits of the oil companies, are not how you determine their profits. You have to look at the profit margins, which are around 7% compared to some drug and tech companies who are around 25%. Anyway, why is it so evil to make a profit? If you are upset at gas and food prices, then look at your Democratically controlled congress and their stance on domestic drilling and ethanol subsidies. By the way, the Global Climate Change hoax is reportedly going to cost $45 TRILLION to fix by 2050. As a proud American, I have not been pleased with all of Bush’s policies. We have lost nearly 4,200 Courageous Americans in the past 5 years, in a war that mistakes were made. Yet we have not been attacked, AT ALL, since 9/11. Though, nearly 6,000 people have lost their lives in the last 2 years from the unseen war we have on our southern border. (Eye Opener) Wait and see how quick the war ends if Obama is elected. He pandered for your vote, but he isn’t going to jeopardize his presidency on making a huge mistake by pulling the troops out A.S.A.P. His policy will shift more toward the center, now that he has the nomination. That is if he expects to win the general election. It is unfortunate that so many people want to blame Bush for all that has gone wrong in America. Shouldn’t the state and local governments be responsible as well? (i.e. Katrina) For all those who seek drastic change out of your politicians and in your life, the closest one who can deliver on that promise is you. In conclusion, Benjamin Franklin had it right when he stated that the Republic will collapse when the majority realize they can vote other peoples’ money into their own pockets. Yes we are still a Republic.

By Wallace

June 7, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this

Because he is a stupid mindless monkey. Coonspiricy does not allow independant thinking among the apes

By Wallace

June 7, 2008 3:20 PM | Link to this

Being black is a disease and it is infecting our country

By Catcher Freeman

June 7, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this

_By Wallace

June 7, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this

“Because he is a stupid mindless monkey. Coonspiricy does not allow independant thinking among the apes”

boy you sure are a racist little scared punk aren’t you Wallace.

You Johnny REB’S prove once again that the A.J.C. actually means Arian Jackass Chronicles.

You’re a big man behind your little desk top huh?. Get over it man, times are changing you need to move back to New Zealand or where ever the hell you’re from caveman.

By Jonathan

June 8, 2008 10:54 AM | Link to this

to Wallace,

Grow up and grow a brain. You appear to be a “stupid mindless monkey.” Let me retract that, a monkey may be more intelligent than you.

This forum is to post sensible opinions, not racist propaganda.

By Mark Evans

June 8, 2008 11:00 AM | Link to this

for the “deep thinkers” who feel all blacks think alike; according to your view, no blacks would have supported Hillary Clinton, when in fact quite a few did, as well as Maya Angelou, a famous black woman.

This cuts a huge hole in your “argument.” Stop being so fearful because you’re actually proving the point that all racists do think alike!