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Sharon: You make a great point, of course. I guess that´s sort of what I meant when I said earlier that "color is color" in this country (maybe in Canada too, and probably most places still). From my understanding, he grew up in a very diverse family and is truly bi-racial; that is, not identifying with only one or the other race. I suppose partially for this reason, he is neither considered "white" by the one "side", or "black enough" by the other (as though there should even be such a thing).
What amazes me is that the media doesn´t comment much on how he truly is the embodiment of the "American Dream". I think the fact that he is overcoming race as an issue(despite Hillary´s intentions) is true testament to his ability to finally unite Americans and help to finally heal old wounds.
[07-05-2008,19:12]
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(in reply to: Continuation of discussion #3)
he is neither black nor white - ironic that he is black enough for black voters but not white enough for some white voters.
I am not very patient with this racial stuff. As I get older I am realizing that not everyone has had such a priviledged life as I have. I have lived in a community where there has been opportunity to be colour blind.
[07-05-2008,21:21]
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Sharon |
(in reply to: Continuation of discussion #3)
What about Tiger Woods, like who cares what his colour is? I just love to see the way he hits the ball.
Now is Hillary a real woman and what is a real woman?
Is Barack black enough & what is considered black enough?
How can Citizens of USA even focus on such silliness?
Like when they pick a Supreme court Judge all of his Videos he has ever watched and rented are provided as evidence to see if he/she is suitable.
The SPIRIT or inspiration of the person is what should be focused on as well as who can best defeat McCain. ah hem
Roy
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[07-05-2008,23:37]
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Roy |
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Also agree that race should be irrelevant. Such silly issues is what gets us into trouble.
Look at why Bush was elected the first time. He was seen as a guy you could have a beer with. And look at what we got. As Bill Maher said recently, how about electing a guy who´s smart, educated, and understands policy instead?
[08-05-2008,00:03]
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