The opinions of Actinanass
I've been avoiding trying to talk about Democrat Barack Obama on this board for various reasons. Seeing that he will more than likely become the Democratic nominee, I see now its time to actually look at Barack in a rational, and reasonable way. Now I look at nearly every media outlet *discount the uber far right/left media outlets*, and narrow my view about him personally. I've listen to shows like Rush Limbaugh, to news outlets MSNBC. I've even talked to many of my white co-workers on what they think of Barack. Then I formed my own beliefs on the man that is about change. Here is my conclusion:
1. Barack as president. There's two scenarios that can come from this. ONE, he becomes president with a congress thats split between parties. Republicans will work with Barack on issues such as Taxes, war, and a few domestic issues. They will not work with him on universal health care, or gun control. The Democrats will go along with anything that seems popular at the time, however, Pelosi will attempt to use BARACK. If the democrats keep both houses, Barack will become the "token" negro, and a poster boy for failure. The "hillary" people in congress will make Baracks life a living hell in the white house. So to be honest, if you want Barack to have a good term, vote for him, then vote for any republican congressperson. I know this isn't a part of the bgol belief system, but trust me on this one!!
2. Baracks company. This is definitely his weakness. Barack Obama himself seems like a pretty okay dude. Where the problem exists when people from his "camp" say boneheaded things. When you have a wife and pastor that have said things such as "god damn america", and "this is the first time I've been proud of my country" they are giving white people a "dude!! wtf?" moment.
3. Baracks strategy. Sometimes I just wanna yell at the TV "dumbass say something nice about the country so you can get the white vote". Barack is ignoring the main thing that gets presidents elected. He isn't making white people comfortable with him. A lot of people can't stand Mccain's attitude on the republican side. Yet, Obama do not know how to reach to that segment of the population. It seems like Obama still trying to keep the black vote. The problem with this strategy is that BLACK PEOPLE HAVE ALREADY MADE THEIR MINDS UP. I know NO black person who will still vote for Hilary RIGHT NOW. Hilary will get the white democrat vote, and the mexican vote. The only way Barack can win is if he becomes the better selection for the independents *undecided white folks* in which I don't see him doing. When I say win, I mean the whole election process.
Conclusion: As much as I want a black president, I do not think Obama is ready for a successful one. Honestly, I do not believe Black America is ready for someone of that caliber of a person. We still think that we are being oppress like the ones before us. We still want something for nothing. Not to mention our ignorance in politics. Just like we misused the time, and efforts during the Clinton Administration, I feel like we will not do the necessary moves to better ourselves. I also believe that the best way for us "as a group" can actually become stronger, wiser, and better is if we become divided politically. Every race on this earth is divided politically, yet become stronger socially, and economically. Barack will be the perfect president if we were ready....
This is my opinion...love it or leave it..
I've been avoiding trying to talk about Democrat Barack Obama on this board for various reasons. Seeing that he will more than likely become the Democratic nominee, I see now its time to actually look at Barack in a rational, and reasonable way. Now I look at nearly every media outlet *discount the uber far right/left media outlets*, and narrow my view about him personally. I've listen to shows like Rush Limbaugh, to news outlets MSNBC. I've even talked to many of my white co-workers on what they think of Barack. Then I formed my own beliefs on the man that is about change. Here is my conclusion:
1. Barack as president. There's two scenarios that can come from this. ONE, he becomes president with a congress thats split between parties. Republicans will work with Barack on issues such as Taxes, war, and a few domestic issues. They will not work with him on universal health care, or gun control. The Democrats will go along with anything that seems popular at the time, however, Pelosi will attempt to use BARACK. If the democrats keep both houses, Barack will become the "token" negro, and a poster boy for failure. The "hillary" people in congress will make Baracks life a living hell in the white house. So to be honest, if you want Barack to have a good term, vote for him, then vote for any republican congressperson. I know this isn't a part of the bgol belief system, but trust me on this one!!
2. Baracks company. This is definitely his weakness. Barack Obama himself seems like a pretty okay dude. Where the problem exists when people from his "camp" say boneheaded things. When you have a wife and pastor that have said things such as "god damn america", and "this is the first time I've been proud of my country" they are giving white people a "dude!! wtf?" moment.
3. Baracks strategy. Sometimes I just wanna yell at the TV "dumbass say something nice about the country so you can get the white vote". Barack is ignoring the main thing that gets presidents elected. He isn't making white people comfortable with him. A lot of people can't stand Mccain's attitude on the republican side. Yet, Obama do not know how to reach to that segment of the population. It seems like Obama still trying to keep the black vote. The problem with this strategy is that BLACK PEOPLE HAVE ALREADY MADE THEIR MINDS UP. I know NO black person who will still vote for Hilary RIGHT NOW. Hilary will get the white democrat vote, and the mexican vote. The only way Barack can win is if he becomes the better selection for the independents *undecided white folks* in which I don't see him doing. When I say win, I mean the whole election process.
Conclusion: As much as I want a black president, I do not think Obama is ready for a successful one. Honestly, I do not believe Black America is ready for someone of that caliber of a person. We still think that we are being oppress like the ones before us. We still want something for nothing. Not to mention our ignorance in politics. Just like we misused the time, and efforts during the Clinton Administration, I feel like we will not do the necessary moves to better ourselves. I also believe that the best way for us "as a group" can actually become stronger, wiser, and better is if we become divided politically. Every race on this earth is divided politically, yet become stronger socially, and economically. Barack will be the perfect president if we were ready....
This is my opinion...love it or leave it..