Elections

[cema]

I think many Americans elected BO because he is black. In the past people could have voted for a black man despite his color, and it is progress (and before that would not or could not vote for blacks etc). But when will people ignore the color altogether? That will be something.

Comments

Re: racism

[denovo18.livejournal.com]

What was the meaning of miles long lines in inner city precincts? You don't understand- it's for people like me skin color doesn't matter. I would 've voted for BO if he expressed my conservative views. I resent the fact that he was elected because of his color and as Cema said, not despite.

Re: racism

[ygam.livejournal.com]

Their residents wanted to vote for a left-wing politician?

Re: racism

[denovo18.livejournal.com]

incorrect, those residents don't know left from right.

Re: racism

[mme-n-b.livejournal.com]

"What was the meaning of miles long lines in inner city precincts? "

Hmmm... probably a different meaning for everyone standing in the line.

"You don't understand- it's for people like me ..."
I do understand.

Re: racism

[denovo18.livejournal.com]

Sounds sarcastic and weighty ... Maggie Gyllenhaal said that she wouldn't sleep with people who voted for McCain and I wouldn't sleep with people of Russian background who voted for Obama.

Re: racism

[mme-n-b.livejournal.com]

Thank you for relieving my anxiety.