I watched the victory speech made by Barack Obama in awe. This Black man is comfortable in his own skin and won the primary by a significant margin in a state with an African American population of 2.5 percent. Was it the Oprah factor or is America really ready to put a Black man in the White House?
What I really want to know is will Black folks support Obama with their contributions and votes? Hear me out now. Magic Johnson, Maya Angelou, Quincy Jones, Mrs. Jesse Jackson and a host of other Black dignitaries have tossed their hat in the ring with Hillary Clinton. Obama is behind in the
Will folks validate a comment made by a Caucasian acquaintance of mine who said, "White folks will never be as hard on Blacks as they are on each other." Are Black folks holding Barack Obama to a higher standard?
I believe African Americans need to investigate what the man stands for particularly as it relates to the economy. This mortgage and credit crisis has impacted African Americans more severely because of the large numbers who were lured into buying homes with zero down and adjustable rate mortgages. WWOD -- What would Obama do to right this situation? Obama's Web site says, he "will crack down on fraudulent brokers and lenders. He will also make sure homebuyers have honest and complete information about their mortgage options, and he will give a tax credit to all middle-class homeowners. Check out where he stands on the issues at http://origin.barackobama.com/issues/economy/#home-ownership
Black America, it's time to vote with your pocket book and to kick the emotions to the curb!
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By: sharon on 1/28/2008 1:05AM
The fact of the matter is, we are allowing the media to manipulate our society into some sort of race war, based on what? The Clintons have a long record of helping EVERYONE. Isn't that what we really want? Everyone to be equal? Is black superiority any healthier than white superiority? We're all the same, that should be our focus. If you like Mr. Obama, that's great, but don't like him just because he's black. Our country is in deep trouble. God help us all if another republican is elected. I think Mrs. Clinton has a much better chance of winning overall, not because she's white, because she has a more impressive record.
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By: Greg Jones on 2/01/2008 9:34AM
BEWARE !!! Hillary's so-called 'Universal' Health Care Plan is to make it AGAINST THE LAW FOR ANYONE TO NOT BUY THEIR OWN HEALTH INSURANCE (LIKE AUTO INSURANCE)That's not health care....that's just a law (that's what mandate means) !!!!! Under Hillary's health care plan everyone who breaks her law and does not buy their own health coverage (if not offered through their job) would be fined and wages could be garnished. Also, everyone would have to prove that they already have health insurance (show an insurance policy) before they could get a new job if that new job does not offer coverage.If people could afford health care they would have it.To make it a law will just make people unable to afford the coverage afraid to go to the hospital when ill in fear of getting caught breaking the law (without coverage). TERRIBLE !!! DON'T BE FOOLED !!!!!
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By: Patricia Jones on 2/08/2008 12:53PM
Senator Obama, You make our ancestors proud, Thats ancestors of all colors,The ones that cause such a rukus in this world as well as the ones that suffered from it"s effect You are truly Blessed carry the ball well and as always in this democratic era except help we Love You...............PJM.
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By: M. Shaw on 2/03/2008 9:27AM
I am voting for Obama because it is time for a change and Obama can bring about that change. Some people say he does not have enough experence I think he does. What is Mrs Clinton going to do, she never gives a stright answer to any question. Obama answer direct no back and forth.
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By: Lois on 2/04/2008 12:20AM
Can Barack Obama bank on Black African Americans ? I think that the real question should be " Can Black African Americans bank on Obama ??
If one does not know freedom himself, then how does he plan on delevering freedom to others? Every Black that I know of who acted for freedom in some type of way in the United States of America got only death as their freedom.And also most of the Kennedy's were shot and killed because of their plans toward freedom for Blacks and all others. Ted Kennedy just endorse Obama with the threat of death if you will. The Kennedy's just plan ole stopped running for officies. They were getting knocked off. Can't blame them for that. Wise decision.
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By: Joe Scruggs on 2/04/2008 12:49AM
No this is not an Oprah Thing that helped Obama in SC.
Oprah has never endorsed black men per say. Now she's all up in the air over Obama! Many blacks(men/women) have never liked Oprah. She is aging fast, gaining weight fast, and is still on the air because of her money. Oprah needs attention! Yes. And will always get it. She's super rich!! She certainly has my attention.
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By: Jeri on 10/12/2008 2:03PM
Obama has stated that he at one time thought the world revolved around him, but he has now learned better. I do believe that is not the case at all, because he has stood up and said that he will make a CHANGE and we all came a running. That is a major problem with us-we want someone else to do the work while we sit back. Obama has said nothing in regards to BLACKS. The Immigration issue has moved us back down to the bottom of the chain. Illegals are receiving all the rights that we have worked hard for and fought for. So now, my question is why are you all so exciting about Obama and just what is CHANGE, is it because he looks Black..so he must be Black..
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By: Ray Bryant on 10/15/2008 5:50PM
I know lots of black men who were raised by a single mom partly and by their grandparents. I was luckier, but many of my friends were not. BUT the single moms weren't getting a Ph.D and traveling around the world to study they were driving a cab or working in a bar or a restaurant or something. The Grandparents weren't vice president of any banks. Obama needs to stop calling out about his single mom and all like that makes him like us. I didn't go to a fancy prep school. I didn't even know what a "prep school" was. I don't like the name oreo, but if there ever was one this guy is it. We need another party. I can't vote for either one of these fools.
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By: Ray Bryant on 10/20/2008 2:03PM
I keep hearing that Obama isn't a U.S. citizen. I read where his gramma in Kenya said she helped birth him, but thought because his mother was a citizen he was too. Now, I read the law says she was too young. Whats the truth?
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