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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

muskie84 says:

Barack, I hope you beat Hillary.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

punchdrunklove1 says:

This guy makes me sick. He is a white man running as a black candidate. He was raised by his white mother in all of the white schools, not by his black muslim father. If he claims to be black then you can see, that the fact, that his black father was not in his life is what drives him to who he is. You have to wander if he will favore the Muslium in him too.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

oc_boomer says:

Obama's mother at one time loved Obama's father and was probably a good woman in raising him. In all probability she never allowed Obama to hate his father, as your mother would have done as well, it makes a healthy man of men.

Don't fault him for saying he is black too, if he said he was white, you would have problems with the color of his skin, it is easier the way he does it, for him. Please let racial bias pass, and look inside the man, he is the best and most intelligent man we have running and I hope he wins.

(And he is also a distant cousin of Dick Cheney, as we found out today - October 16, 2007, which is interesting, and there may be a chance that he is even related to our current president GWB which is even more interesting.) It's all fascinating how small the world is, we are all connected, you just never know how connected we all are.

I am ready for change, no more Bush Clinton Bush Clinton, we don't have royal families in this country and I hope we vote appropiately and give ourselves a chance to move forward instead of backwards.

Take care 'punchdrunklove1' - you are entitled to your opinion, and this is mine.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

kendra b harris says:

punchdrunklove - Let me guess, you are white and probably went to white schools and don't have anyone in your life that is black! Your comment above is so ignorant. What exactly do define as being black?... let me guess, poor, fro hair style, baggy clothes and no education???? You should read his book dreams from my father... THE MAN IS BLACK! Unless you are bi racial, you will never know what it is like to find an identity in this society because of people like you!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

sohblaz says:

Quite funny that the only time the black identity of a person from a mixed relation is questioned in America is when it is being used to his disadvantage. I am not even sure if Obama has any influence on defining his identity in America.What would people say if he said he is white? We are surely familiar with the one blood drop rule in America and the consequence it has on offsprings from mixed marriages (black and white) who dare to define themselves as white. I think Obama is just conforming to the one blood drop rule because even if it was his grand father who was black, America will still define him as black. Americans should stop pretending that they see this guy as white.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

iloveej54@sbcglobal.net [deleted] says:

I would like to clear something up about Mr. Obama's father. Everyone says his father was a Muslim. Not true! His father was from Kenya, Africa. So, why does everyone say his father was Muslim?

Give the man a chance, he just might be what this country needs to get it turned back around. After 8 long years of Mr. Bush's rule, I really pity who ever does make it as our new president.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

stumpsbmwm3 says:

It amazes me that we still connect intelligence, leadership, and any other positive management gift to a persons race. In doing so it appears we are either saying that race directly enhances/degrades a persons mental capabilities; or we are still tenants of the slave is not considered a 100% man theology.

Either way, please consider each candidates merits based on voting records, endorcements (things he or she campaigned for/against), and not that persons color. When the rubber meets the road it will be that persons abilities that will allow us to prosper or at least be prepared for the battle--not the amount of color.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

thandi76 says:

lol I am always amazed at Americans and your ability to have the dullest conversation ever. It is incredibly ridiculous that even after so many years you still do not know who is defined as black in America. You have never had anything in the middle - you are either while or black in America - now you want to nuance race because Obama is running. Incredibly stupid people. Instead of worry about the young men and women who are out there defending your stupidity and who best will lead them out of a war started by a mad man you are debating who is black and his father when you have no idea who is father is. Read a book stupid people maybe you might debate on an intellectual level. Just incredible. Only now do i understand why corporate America chooses to employ from outside the country. .
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

dimmitt00 says:

I recently saw a photo with an interview in which Obama would not participate in saying the pledge to the flag of the very country in which he is running for president. He not only refused to say the pledge, but he refused to cover his heart with his hand. If he doesn't even have respect for our country he should not be allowed to run for president. This is not a racial thing or even have anything to do with where he stands on the issues. It has to do with respect and love for the country he want to be in charge of. I would rater anyone else be elected president, at least they love and respect the United States of America!!!!!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

mylitapple says:

Obama I read your proposal for Social Security and I think it’s great! Taxing our paychecks is much better than taking from social programs. This is coming from a single mother of three children, a student, and a low income family. These are all the things that I represent. I think if my budget can tolerate a small pay-cut than so can everyone else. I'm sure no one will be hurt if they don't get there "new plasma TV" with the extra money they could have saved!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

luz599 says:

I am a british and i love white and black people. This world belongs to all of us as we agree that we are all one. Lets give the chance to the one that we love from our heart and support them so they can give the best. To me whenever i watch any presidential debates, obama stands out among all because he talks with human passion. Sometimes clinton and the rest but the rest sounds cunny, dont really mean what they are saying, just want to talk and no enough convincing points. Anyways let our votes judge since we all have our favourites. Hope all of them will not let us down.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

csanfordivy says:

It still appears that the world...cannot get beyond Racial, Ethnic, and/or Religious stereotypes of People. Please bear in mind...that Obama did not choose be viewed as a black man...this country gave him that distinction....remember the US uses Race as it's primary distinction of classes of people. As for his father being viewed as Muslim...well I do believe that the term Muslim is reflective of a person/persons who practice Islam (faith)...so, why didnt the media indicate that his Father was Kenyan....(nationallity)...Or could this have been a subtle way of trying to discredit his character and substance as a man by trying to reflect his association by birth to someone who was Muslim. Let me see..Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Sudan, and other areas have Muslim communities...and right about now with the war and terrioist at the forefront of most peoples mind. Well, I guess you can figure the rest out for yourselves.

As for him being Black....well I too am Black, African American, but did I have a choice about choosing my Race? no...but one thing is for certain.....I AM A PART OF THE HUMAN RACE....let's start there!! Maybe then we can move beyond the B.S.....Remember GOD made us 1st. as human beings, 2nd. men and women, 3rd. as Individuals
items 1 & 2 speak for themselves., item 3..is very important...you don't have to like other people's ways and or views, but as long as they are not hurting others then learn to respect that this is what they have chosen...just as much as you would want the to respect your views and ways.....enjoy and good luck with your choice of candidates...this is will be a very interesting election...to say the least.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

mmeleza says:

I'd never vote for Obama, simply because he is a socialist. He's a very powerful speaker which I understand impresses everyone, but his ideas are too socialistic.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

marianne224 says:

MESSAGE TO Hillary: try and control your blind ambition... people are seeing through you more and more, and realizing you're a phoney, lying, manipulator, and you may just NOT get the nomination. MESSAGE TO BARACK: you've got my vote !! I appreciate your good judgement, fresh perspectives, willingness to give direct answers to questions, and general intelligence.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

hayes5391 says:

When is the last time the following terms were truthfully used to describe a political candidate?:::Character, dignity, honor, intelligent, compassionate, candid. These terms define Barack Obama......does
it really matter what color he is?? I'm a 72 year old, white male and have seen 12 presidents come & go. NOT one of them combined Obamas virtues despite my affection for FDR & JFK. Maybe we need grade school classes teaching how to tell the "real deal" from born again liars, corrupt leaders, thieves and other Repugnants!!!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Washington Quilter says:

My vote has only to do with who I think is capable of making good decisions for our country on my behalf.

Barack Obama has my vote.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

a.halim@yahoo.com says:

it is interesting to see America practices what he preaches.A leader must not be elected not because of his race,ethnicity,color,religion,but because of his foresight for the future of America and its people.Barack Obama all the way.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

ericdanson.githinji says:

please, let not race determine the leadership of a country, rather let the brightness of a candidate guide the voters decision. Vote for Obama.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

brickjas says:

It's amazing how ignorant people are when it comes to racial identities. Who cares? Theres good and evil in every race. Check yourself and we'll all be better off..
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

mhutch151 says:

As I read all of these comments, I too am amazed at what some people say. I have two very young children and quite frankly, I'm scared of what the world will be like even 15 years from now. There are a lot of bad things going on in the world right now, and we need someone to listen to the people of our country and not listen to Corporate America. I'm not sure who that is, may not be anyone running for election this year. I just wish Americans would fight for what is right and what they believe in, instead of sitting back and commenting in these chat rooms. There is a lot at stake, the world's future...the whole world is in shambles it seems. Global warming, wars, you name it. Maybe the thing to do is act, not hope that someone inportant will read these comments.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

bmkasule says:

Am not an American, but I have been following American politics right from the time of the guilded age. I think this is the time for all American to show their commitment to the elimination of all forms of racial discrimination. We need to have a free world with a free people. What matters is the ability of the person but not the colour, that is an outward appearence but inside all things are the same.

Don't you think that people are asking that a nation full of a multiplicity of races, there had never been a black president or lady president? yet outside your country you poss as the architect of equality and freedom! You have two options to show your level of "Equal opportunities", either give your vote to Obama or Clinton. The world has been waiting for so long, its now or never.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

bacria2007 says:

If the people say Obama is black,he's not able to be a u.s president.
I'm asking,what is different between black human and white human?
I think obama has 2hands and 2feet and also 1head,bush as well.
we are all the same
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

cofesipper says:

Now that we have all discussed his nationality and color, let's try to discuss his issues, this country does need a change. I am heart broken about the amount of Americans who have died fighting for what ? A change is definitely needed is Barrack the next President who can lead us into a better state for our country. Lets discuss that issue.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Idris Olanrewaju says:

this photograph of Senator Barack Obama,oozes charm,charisma,intelligence,political savviness,confidence and much more.Though this might be too early to say.I can`t wait for Mr Barack Obama to be inaugurated as the 44th President of The United States of America come January 2009.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

bmacalub says:

I've read Obama's book and if he wins this election surely this will make a history. Goodluck, Obama
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

naz4good says:

Barak Obama will be the distinct caveat that America has matured past it's brazen history of slavery, racial profiling (his last name sounding muslim, though he is a christian), and unwarranted fears, when this man is elected because of his views and sincerity of the issues, not what COLOR he is!!! This is 2008, we are allegedly the world leaders. How can we still be so narrow minded? The entire universe is watching us America---let's keep our position strictly on the corolaries, the changes that are needed to keep our lead as the forerunner of the entire world--which is "America the Beautiful, powerful, and first in freedom" can we actually say this with such foolishness as what color a person's skin is? or what color his parents are, etc? It is after all, "The "GREAT" That makes America ever prominent!!!!!!!!!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

jeffhenry2008 says:

I still don't understand what america is all about? In the first place can anyone here tell me why DV/Greencard program was instituted and still is active? Can someone reasonable enough here tell me the difference between a black and white human? Can anyone tell me what real leadership is all about? A "black man" fighting for a change in the foolish system we are currently in or a "white man" who is war crazy? Point out the royal families we have in the States, Bushs', Clintons' ? People are talking about Obama being black but never talked about Ex President Clinton's scandal while in Office. He ran for the Illinois legislature and won and what difference does it make if he runs for the presidency? I can understand why foreigners here make much more sense than americans, most of us all are just dumb and dull heads, the only thing we know is checking our bank and credit card accounts online, pay bills, club, cheat on our wife/husband and get tonnes of divorce papers, nothing more, no sense, no intelligence and growth. How long are we going to have to remain like this? The only time when races matter in america is when a man runs for a public office... Clinton should stop all her manipulations and let's give Obama a chance, Clinton isn't a royal family entitled to the President, simply because Bush junior did it doesn't call for Hilary stepping into the scene. We're not fools, we know they are all out there for their pockets and personal enrichments, Obama stands out of all the candidates and fools shouldn't discourage people from giving their support. Clinton hasn't been able to defend her points, she's just real phone and no dumb heads should come here and make some lousy comments about Obama being from a black kenyan father and a white mom... LOL people can say lousy things, people were talking about him being raised by his mom and neglected by his dad which doesn't make sense to me, what if his dad was white? Stop all these B.S. and reason like grown ups, don't instill your fooly in your children's brains. I'm a white man but got married to a black woman and I wouldn't for anything in the world want my kids to be segregated from a particular function if I was a black man married to a white woman. Everyone is entitled to his/her opinion, so this is mine. Thank. Vote wisely.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

twpw2007 says:

perhaps we should have Obama shed a little tear on TV? It worked for the phoney who is doing what her people tell her she has to do to show that she is a real person. I could never vote for her. I am with Obama all the way: he is what our country desperatey needs at this point in time. He wil make a great president.

Terri White
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

petertutu2 says:

Man, iam from Russia and i have been observing american politics for so long.I think you americans are so racist that you eager to put a person in the white house just because they are white no matter how dull they might be.I think Obama is a smart guy and he has proved it to you.unless your are too dull,you cant see the smartness in Obama.At least he wont weep in public to get votes,he is a strong and smart guy,thats the person you need for presidency or else you will also be a monarch.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

dwightgillett says:

i would like americans vote for a candidate who is in touch with real day-to-day issues of survival in america. Also, vote for a president that has intelligence...Barack will make america stand out as one of the few nations on earth that has a highly intelligent leader. He reminds me for me, dgillet from burrell boom, belize , central america who has the qualities but is being torn down for the wrong reasons. I am also surprise of black people in america-- he is not black enough-- Barack has to appeal to white america. Do you think he can win with only black votes? Learn the game fo---.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

mrwinterwolf says:

Why dose it all have to come down to race with you people? What if Jesus him self was running? Would you ask oh he is a Jew? Why can't a person be looked at for his or her work. Ask your self this what if when you died and God was to look at your race and not what you have done with your time on earth. But what do i know i'm just a Cherokee man
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

ms.naomie2008 says:

Im not a politician. I know nothing about politics. In fact, im one of the ones that do not vote because they simply think that their vote really does not count.
But for the first time during all my years in America, I find this election year interesting. Here you have Ms. Hillary Clinton, we all know who she is, then you have Barack Obama, a man who is being judge against his race, religion and a lifestyle that he long to move on from.
I would be lying if i said i don't want Mr. Obama to win. And at first It was simply because "at last, we might finally have a president with some black in him" . As you should already know by now that I am black. But then it came to me: the way he speaks, the way other people speak of him, his beleifs and proposals. This man wrote a whole book about his past to show people the real him, despite knowing that he would be judge by us.Hilary wouldn't have done that. Hilary is too sweet and too perfect. She was never intoduce to a wricked life beacuse she always had the silver and the gold surroundings to please her. Sweet, sweet Hilary was never a crack-head. She doesn't know how it feels to be in a conditon that includes battling your way through in order to survive. And i'm not blaming her for never being expose to married people divorcing. That's a good thing; for her but not for us. And even if she was exposed to that kind of life. Hilary is too much of a phony to stand in front of America and admit to it. She just want to fool everyone into voting for her. But Mr. Obama did had the rough life and he did come out.
He didn't have the perfectly smooth life the others had like we expected, but wouldn't you rather have someone that's been through the thick and thins but rose above to lead you or would you rather someone who never had to yarn because he is hungry or never feel pain because things aren't running so smoothly? Hey im just saying! I would rather have someone who have survived the heartaches teach me how to get over them or how to prevent them rather than someone who has been trough them but is ashame to admit to it or worse yet, someone who don't even know what heartaches are or how they even feel like.
Hey what do I know? I dont even vote. But for those of you who do, PLZ keep that in mind and not to mention that drugs and divorces are all around us. They happen everyday to everyone. And think of all the outcomes and think of Mr. Barack Obama for president.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

ladydiana5 says:

I am very pleased to respond.

I think his integrity - first and foremost.

I think his resume is a very interesting one. He strive for excellence and his enthusiasm and energy is contagious.He is a strategic visionary, a good communicator. he has constant pursuit to excellence, ability to listen good, and a builder of great competent teams.

His background seems to present ideal opportunities to prepare him to be a great leader. and also a civic leader. I think the two are inextricably linked but his leadership already demonstrated so well. And to say that he denies his lineage as black is unrealistically high. His position gives him the platform to improve our society in several ways - and this wonderful world we live in.

It is obvious he has the intellect. All the presidential candidates have the ability to listen to others and to assume the best motives in others. And you know , nobody know the answer to every problem.

It is early to say which candidate I favor for the presidency. All of them have good intellect but I do not know if they have the guts and the heart. As a human being , you understand guts, but being successfull also means really caring about people and making sure they are successful economically, too.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

ladydiana5 says:

And Yes, I like Senator Obama.
I truly believe he is better than a communicator - he
is an extraordinary translator of dreams, a demonstrator of passion for pursuing the dream, and the proven believer that is it the people who can and will deliver the dream.
And he is standing tall now - in front of you and me and everybody to buy his ideas and expand on it through our own intelligence and drive

Anf if he wins We are his team, the people, by the people and all the people.

He will clarify his job and simplify so that everyone understand what's truly important. He will express his ideas in terms of everyone can grasp. No one can follow a road map they can't read.

His vision is clear, and remember "NO ONE GETS TO THE TOP BY HIMSELF OR HERSELF" Senator Obama is humble and practice humility...He is still learning, That is an important mark of a good leader ...to know you don"t know it all and never will."

Senator Clinton is always assuring all of us. How?

I think Senator Obama is the answer.
No more tears for America, and once more we will have the American dream.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

TrutHurts1&Heals1 says:

Hello everyone reading my comment!

For starters, I would just like to say that I really appreciate all of the comments, good and/or not so good. The greatest thing that makes this country "America" is suppose to be it's "Freedoms!". How easy these freedoms are to demonstrate, are clearly seen in this comment section.
Futhermore, I am a black, single parent of three, beautiful and very intelligent black children, whom I love very much. Just as much as anyone else who truly loves their children. Some white people Love their children, some chineese people love their children, some latinos love their children and so on. My point is, we are all here in this world for one reason only, and that reason is because two people came together (ready or not) and created a life or lives. That is true and easily accepted because it continues to happen every day.
Whether or not dinosaurs roamed the earth, man started out as an ape, God created every-one and everything, Jesus came and died, we come back as other people or things when we die, and all that stuff, I really could not give a certain answer.( Wasn't here for all that, and when have people failed to be creative? We can make up just about any past or story we want to when we want to, proven fact.) However, what I am sure of is that I am here and so are my wonderful children that I truly love. Just like Mr. Obama, just like Mrs. Clinton, just like the poorest African or the richest American and anyone else anywhere who loves their children. We are all just here in this world trying to do the best we can in different situations and different ways.

Which brings me to my conclusion. I'm really quite happy that in the Clinton era, he had enough in him to atleast realize that something had to be done. Maybe it was his own thinking, maybe he was persuaded or moved by something or someone, maybe he understood humility from experience, maybe he just wanted to be popular amongst many or maybe he was simply a good man and the perfect "MAN" for that time, I don't know. Truth is, who really knows a man's motives except for that man, anyone he chooses to be completely honest with, and if there is a God, God? The point is, he was given the benefit of any reasonable doubt. He was not and is not a perfect man, however, he was rendered a "CHANCE" in a country that makes the claims that "WE the PEOPLE...!", are supposedly at the least created equal, but at the most, should be equal. If that is true, and I have to say I somewhat disagree, then what is the real problem here? I love the fact that a "BLACK MAN" is quite intelligent, with an offer of hope and change in a time and place where it is definitely needed is stepping up to the plate. Don't be affraid of the fact that some people were really grimy and decietful towards others to get where they are and what they've got. It may have been in God's plan or may have been a well thought out conspiracy to rule the world, I don't know but it happened and cannot be changed. The only thing that can be changed is the direction we are headed in ( if we make wise choices), and the only way to do it is by letting go of the fears and embracing the truth and that is that "It's A New Day!" and change is enevitable. Much love and hope for a better tomorrow!
"PEACE!"
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

harusha_mbatika says:

I invite americans to choose the senator Barack Obama for president simple because of his brightness and belief. Among all the candidates, he is the only who knows how to renew America. His leadership will probably change the image of America abroad.Many americans are not getting yet the negative impact of Clinton and Bush administrations.Obama was against Irak invasion. In one of his speech, he reminded people of what the former president Clinton did in the African Great Lakes. Obama embodies the change that people around the world need and want. It is time for the blind to open their eyes and stand for a real change. Obama will take actions for a peaceful world, a world for equal chances, a world for a new hope and there is no doubt that he brings this hope to all of us .
In God we trust.
Harusha Henry Matamba MBATIKA
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

esther-vannucci says:

I an really surprised by the racial topic in this messages, everybody is being racist, especially the message relating senator Obama to Mr. Cheny and other influencial family in the country. It is like supporters want to play the race and pitiness card.

Mrs Clinton has also a disadvantage with the Obama supporters, she is a hardworker and she married a successful white man. I think writers have been very unfair to her because you care more about social status than about what she has tried to do for the country.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

ttprincewilly says:

America is a great Country to be reckoned with in the World Politics and Economics, to mention, but a few.
The Country is a symbol of Leadership, Peace, Love and Liberty to all Human Kind.

I am inconspicuously ashamed if in this time and age, people could be associated with the color of their skin rather than what they stand for, the party ideology, bravery, intellectuality, strong-will, fair-play and what they can bring to the table - to see American through the raging hands of terrorism and economic recession. Then, Americans would now be expected to wait and wallow in stormier season ahead. God forbid!

Furthermore, I am amazed that, people could still chose to cast their vote for a howling - weeping, sober candidate to be the President of UNITED STATE OF AMERICA , amidst world pressing issues that requires sturdy stands in formulating and implementing policies that Not only affect Americans, but the entire World.
Please do recall the saying that, If America sneeze; the whole world will catch cold!!

For Christ sake, We Do NOT need a weeping President, as it signifies fear, unstable, blurred, lack of courage and most of all weakness.

I will submit by saying that, we should choose WISELY, for the future is indeed, UNKNOWN!!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

dwightgillett says:

Jan.22, Obama dont let Hillary gets under your skin. If you continue playing her game of smear and tear, you will lose. You need to continue the message of hope and unity for americans. Your intelligent message and voice will win the hearts of americans. You are down by a few points but turning back to deal with the insignificant slanders will only earned you a second place winner. Stick to the original plan.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

uwhiteam says:

I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all. (Ecclesiastes 9:11KJV)
This man has emerged at just the right time and the chance is in his hand. God is no respecter of person. This is the time - a people who were once in darkness have seen a great light. If it will take renaming the "White House", the zeal of the God of Jacob will perform it!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

jjjmac2003 says:

If a person is of mixed race, (white & black is where this is most true) that person will most likely identify themselves as the race they look the most like.
Can you imagine if Obama referred to himself as white ? Think about that for just a minute.
It seems that no matter what this man does the puny minded are there twisting and shouting it to the media and to all those who will listen. The point is who will be the better president ?
Barack Obama of course !
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

ms.naomie2008 says:

Why not be racist? i'ts not like it does'nt exist anymore despite the effort of our great martyrs and leaders; Martin Jr. Luther King, Rosa Parks.and so on They fought and fought untill they could not anymore. Untill they were assasinated. For the first time in our lives, black people have a black, educated, intelligent man to stand up for us and you are surprised that we are being racist. Come on, are you freaking serious? Esther-Vannucci, THIS IS FOR YOU! I do not want to be ignorant but you have to work with me and please start by looking around you and do your research.
Do you really think that us black people would not support this wonderful man. Tell me you are not approved/agree with us, which really doesn't make any difference, but do not tell me you are surprised or shocked.
U wana talk bout surprised, go do ur research then holla bck @ me, iiight?

_Six black students at Jena High School in Central Louisiana were charged with attempted murder and conspiracy.
The six were arrested after a school fight in which a white student was beaten and suffered a concussion and multiple bruises.
The fight was considered an extension of an incident that started after a black student sat under a tree in the schoolyard where only white students sat. The next day three nooses were hanging from the tree.
Fighting ensued, including someone even setting fire to a wing of the high school._
_As a disciplinary action, the white students responsible for the nooses were suspended. But the Jena Six were arrested and are facing up to 100 years in prison without parole.
Local prosecutors charged five of the six with attempted second-degree murder in the beating of a white student. The sixth defendant's case is sealed because he is charged as a juvenile. _

As a black person, you pissed the hell out of me, saying that you really surprised by the racial topic in this messages. Go find something to do and let people who actually watch the news, people who care about us black people, people who knows about the issues handle this, iiight?
And if you must know there were several atempts like that story i just showed you. it wasn't the first time, and it wasn't the only time. Go check yourself and watch what you say!!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

jobs_wfi says:

I hope that this guy will be better than the current president
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

tesla20 says:

Admittedly Mr. Obama is an eloquent speaker. Words are very powerful, they can ignite, subdue, unite, divide, inspire people and more. This alone is an invaluable skill that would serve this country well to employ in it's chief executive. Also he is a genuine person with enough diverse experience due partially to his mixed race. This too would serve us citizens well: perhaps a new perspective bolstered with hope and vision able to inspire and unite. I believe he is a person who will bring out the best in those he serves and those who would serve with him.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Pahu says:

It literally makes me sick that anyone is still being judged by the color of their skin, in this day and age, and IN AMERICA!!! THE free world. I am an American, naturalized, nevertheless, an AMERICAN. I am ready for a CHANGE, better world once again...whether it be black or a white person (I'm literally blind to the color of the skin as long as the person does the JOB). I don't care if the person is man or a woman - do the job for the states..our economy, our well-being today and tomorrow. SO STOP BEING SO SHALLOW AND NARROW MINDED...there is a whole world out there, America is just a piece of land that's a part of that same world. Obama, he is an eloquent speaker, educated...and seems to have a common sense. WE NEED THAT AROUND HERE.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

superm401 says:

I just wanted to let you know I've uploaded this photo to Wikimedia Commons, at commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Barack_Obama _in_Onawa.jpg. Thank you for putting it under a free CC license.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

shoe1dog says:

i just went to the obama rally in st. louis,mo. FINALLY, A RATIONAL INTELLIGENT PERSON WHO HAS A CHANCE TO BE PRESIDENT.he does promise alot, but they all have to because people dont use their brains, but their emotions when voting. anyone out there reading this, please try to clear your head of all the government brainwashing and media propaganda. think for yourself for once. obama may not be able to do anything, but would you give him a chance to try. all the great things in history have been done by people who were extremely determined and wouldnt quit, or people who had unyeilding hope who had no idea they were destined to fail ,and for some reason they succeeded.they just did it. and against all odds their idea worked. we need to give him the chance. we need to believe in what we know is right. we need to believe in a person who comes from a disadvantaged start and using his brain and natural talents is able to achieve the most improbable things. look at how far he has come. history has already been made. maybe this is the time that we need a person who shows us and all the world that America really is the place where anything is possible,for anyone. it would give hope to every human ,that they have value. that they can make a difference and can help create a better world for themselves and all people. this is my wish.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

samokoi1971 says:

Amerca is always in the fore front human right issues.I see them as world leaders.Their president must be elected based on intellectual ability not emotional or racial bias.They certainly will lose their reputation as world leaders if they elect their president based on racial/emotional considerations.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

jekiseni says:

Dear iloveej54@sbcglobal.net. Wow,. Kenya is roughly 10% Muslim and could Obama’s father have been Muslim. Yes. Is he? You would have to read his bios.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Beghal4U says:

Dear Americans friends & this poll audience,
In an every US Dolar tender note, there is a mark that claims" In God We Trust". Be very careful by speaking much than you can't do; especially when it comes to put God's mentions to stand up a prom by which you'd very much like to capture your audience and world's attention...I am from Cabinda,Miconje "Alto Sundi" (Refer to Central Africa C/o: Angola), but is not here an occasion to say that I fully write and understand your language. With this very few words, I would like to bring my participation.Let's REMEMBER one thing:"NO ONE CAN PROJECT HIM / HERSELF TO THE TOP IF THE ALMIGHTY GOD DOESN'T PROVE IT". For real Christ sake, I observe that world has a lot of thing to do in other to scratch off evil's rules before His arrival.

Sometimes, White Americans are not sure about what they look for.
I am really confident and confess that, you people need to choose with support of your keen vertues. Do not focus on color. Black or Yellow or Red or White are just eyes wrong judgements we bring to our minds. Please look for the insight IQ. I admit Mrs Ladydiana5 who is real when she says:
" am very pleased to respond.

I think his integrity - first and foremost.

I think his resume is a very interesting one. He strive for excellence and his enthusiasm and energy is contagious.He is a strategic visionary, a good communicator. he has constant pursuit to excellence, ability to listen good, and a builder of great competent teams.

His background seems to present ideal opportunities to prepare him to be a great leader. and also a civic leader. I think the two are inextricably linked but his leadership already demonstrated so well. And to say that he denies his lineage as black is unrealistically high. His position gives him the platform to improve our society in several ways - and this wonderful world we live in.

It is obvious he has the intellect. All the presidential candidates have the ability to listen to others and to assume the best motives in others. And you know , nobody know the answer to every problem.

It is early to say which candidate I favor for the presidency. All of them have good intellect but I do not know if they have the guts and the heart. As a human being , you understand guts, but being successfull also means really caring about people and making sure they are successful economically, too."

Thanks for your attention. I will profit to drop my personal e-mail address [perfeito.m.bogarte@gmail.com]
Bye
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

hlanante says:

Hi!people of America. I am a filipina. Although I came from a thirld world country, I just want to post my views about the coming elections. I think elections everywhere are just the same-arguments!...Comparing here, Filipinos are fighting about the strength between a man and a woman for president. Then you people are fighting between black and white race! So what is the differece? You should look at the person as an individual because the capacity of a person is not measured by his origin. I am a student and I have read stories about great Black Americans who become famous, about Black Americans who fight for their rights, about Black Americans who contributed much to your country. I wonder why these chaos still happens. I thought social justice is already practiced. People around the globe look at respect so you must be a model. You people must be broad-minded! Try to look at your current situation and see who is worthy...someone who has the heart of service. Goodluck!...VOTE WISELY!...
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

fixko says:

Frankly speaking,I am sick of keep wondering about what is wrong with United States of America.I am an european native,wouldn´t neccessarily mention "White" als this word or colour have always been misused and still being misused by most of my fellow so called white in the USA.I´ve been around the world and especially part of the world that matters like Russia,where I obtained one of my degrees in Education.I´ve witnessed and enjoyed cultures not neccessarily european.Belonging to different races was God´s choice,no skin colour was more prefarable to him than the other.The bible says he first loved us even before we happen to know him!No wonder Jesus Christ was not born a white with blue eyes but was chosen out of part of the world that represents every race,not white and not black but a region
almost at the horn of Africa(Nazareth).Remember the scripture says,he´ll use the foolish to conform the wise and the poor to conform the rich!
America of the past and yet America of today has disappointed the world.It has rather created more enemies than friends especially through the Bush administration.Here is America that preaches to the outside world about Democracy,Human values,Equality,Tolerance,etc and practices non of the above at home.The so called rougue states,opponents and the few american friends are not stupied.What is said and what happens on ground in USA aren´t the same.Infact the opponents today use this facts to consolidate on their political malpractices.They know that Amerca,a rich country has the ability to rich out to its poor,take them out of the streets of drugs and Idleness and finance the education of its poor or creating a free but compulsary education like it is in somany far less rich countaries in europe making such volks more productive and relivant for the nation and achieving thereby a greater economy and a less criminal society!That would confirm America´s so called equality.Not using your law enforcement egents and the police to target,trap and bring poor and helpless minorities to Jails.Use the money to feed them in jails to make them better citizens before thier temptation to breaking the law comes into play ,also not unleashing a number of police men to fire dozens of bullets at a single suspect!!What a shame to a great nation.Is it not the year 2008 we live in?Is it not time to engage America in a long term prospects than shorter ones?Leting americans remain americans all, having the same national passport.Afterall all, apart from the American natives are originally immigrants!You have such a huge nation with its wealth lavished on irrelivant ventures of all kinds in the world ,the worst of them all beeing wars that are uncalled for which takes up the lives of your men and women whose lives could have better be put on harmsway when America does really need it for an obvious defence!With almost trillions of dollars and lives lavished in an almost unprovoked war whilst America can not bost of health-care,education,jobs,housing for it citizens!!America has much higher homeless citizen than any industrial country in the world,yet the richest nation?This is insanity!!Unlike europe like Germany,Sweden,Norway,Denmark etc where the government takes up such issues as priority and provide for thier people,yet far less rich like USA.I must point out that minorities in europe,not even citizens do enjoy all of the just above mentioned benefits.Very simple;europeans have understood that by so doing,they will live more peaceful and need no gun for thier personal protection,more satisfied individuals,get more sanity,security and therefore less crime!
The clintons will not only symbolise a Monarchy.Thier passt could well be used against them if she emerges.From watergate to M.lewinsky-story.Because Bill throws the light of involvement in this race that could make them prone to Mc Cain´s attack later.They also had thier time to transform America better but they did not!Here we are, like a God-sent deliverer full of energy to transform this sick nation,in his capacity of true and honest dreams for present America emanating genetically from white and black(human being),feeling like a latino,asian,white,black,native etc.and most of all ready to deliver.He is BARACK OBAMA!!!!From foreign policy to domestic issues!You have an adamant Bush who has pushed the Russians into a new arms-race rather than reductions of stockpiles and probably retargeting it nukes at certain nations including USA because it distrusts Bush´s reasons for sensitive installations of millitary hardwares at its boarder.Poland and Chechrepublics are part of Nato already and will make no sence
to invite a real danger than that of the Iran.As we all know,Russia remains the only nation that can lunch a very devastating millitary attack on US.US should learn to work with and respect nations that are both friends and semi-friends.Russia was out to be a closer friend of US,from Yelsin to Putin until it was down on them that thier closeness was being misused and disregarded,like by the Bush administration.Make your BEST out of this!Vote for OBAMA!!!
Signed:Junior(fixko@yahoo.de)
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

wilderness wiltzy says:

He is first a HUMAN BEING. second, my mom likes him. Third he has a honest appeal. With his view of the war I agree to get out. I just wish he stood for more freedoms. Freedom of choice and protection of our constitutional rights. The concern if Ron Paul doesn't make it is for his safty! This country is still a red neck racist stupid America. We must educate ourselves on one thing there is no such thing as race! We are all human beings. I have exerianced total distortion of this in the corporate world because of quotas. I lost a job because I was white. Me friend Mike D. is black and he filled our gov. 's corporate policy to have an amount of blacks. Go figure. even colleges offer black scholarships to me this creates racisim. I hope he protected well as I have been told because history does repeat itself and stokie, Martin and several others have fallen. I believe if he were to fall this would create total caas and possibly a bitter revalution. It would bring this country to it's knees and we are close already. God Bless America. Wish I could move to Canada. Ron Paul for Pres., stupid Americans
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

hogai30 says:

Even if Obama is muslim, what is wrong with that? We cant judge a whole religion to be like, what a couple of people have done in the past to represent the religion. Also, why is more than half of these comments about his race and religion, when it should be about more important things, like all the things he will do for us, if he wins and discussing those type of issues. -17 year old North Virginian.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

wilderness wiltzy says:

theres' nothing wrong when you live in a true free society. Freedom is what this election is all about. He has to do more to free up the quota system and eliminate things like the college negro fund. or like in Arkansas where they have all white bars or in the area I in where I was told to discourage blacks from buying property here. I lost all safty because I took a stand. small town USA. It comes from how we are raised and what we learn and see on TV. In born in us. or taught to us. again I do believe in freedom of expression. There are many small minded people in the US who are scared.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

fixko says:

It is time for USA to grow.You´ve got to grow volks!When the option was between Bush and Kerry I thought the choice was obvious but to my greatest suprise Americans would chose voting blindly and ignore the issues!!No doubt the Democrats have got better candidates for the country but out of the two one still wants the better
for the nation .A sick country that needs treatments.Sanator Obama appears to have the healing power.I am white but race or gender should not count whatsoever otherwise we can never find a solution to our problems.
Obama is white,black,latino,native name it,even if he were to be a complete black with this wonderful potentials ,what stops any rational thinking person from voting him in??Enough is enough of this old white-house politics!The game that overtakes the government of the people,by the people and for the people.The game initiators being the lobbyst,the killers of people´s hope,common and middle class americans!Do the Clintons know them?O´yes!Pretty much like the Republicans.Despite that Hillary can´t make much difference against Mc cain if it comes to the foolish and poorly -calculated decition to go to Iraq,loosing our Men and Women in the battle fields,killing thausands of innocent women and children and lavishing thrillions of dollars so far.Are these the experience chiped in by some people on behalve of the MCcain and the Clintons???Gosh,Gosh!!
It´s now obvious,it was not just Bush but a number of polititians out there who helped him to spell our doom,those include Mr Mccain and the Hillary Clinton!!They are the unwise whites who must not come to power because of thier gender or color!Now if senator OBAMA was so wise,clever and precalculative to rise against this unwise war from begining,tabling out how to end it,handle the economy,healthcare,security,housing and the verterants,why not then prefare intelligence to empty experience??With intelligence you are successful but with empty experience you keep beating about the bush over and over again!Perseverance is far from Hillary but weeping is always close,that´s no quality but a better quality than Mccain only! Now vote wise volks!Vote for OBAMA!!!
From( Germany)
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

ObamaforAll says:

Punchlove1-- Obama is proud and confident and is not trying to be anything but HIMSELF. He has never hidden that he is proud of both his parents, his two cultures, and his experiences living in Indonesia. And he doesn't need you to box him into your (or America's?) myopic, self-limiting categories. He is American with an international heritage like many others in this country whom you obviously haven't met. So what if he was raised by his white family? So what if he has some Muslim extended family members back in Kenya. Is that something bad or to be ashamed of? Indeed, you are sick if you think so.

I have a white American mother and black African father, raised by both parents in America and Africa. I love BOTH my white relatives and my African ones, and I feel enriched by all of them. And I am frankly insulted that you would look down on me-- or anyone else who has dark skin-- just because we have white family members, or because many of us are educated and articulate, or many of us have lived outside of America, and we are able to relate to multiple races and multiple cultures. Step out subdivision into the bigger, REAL world out there.

I thank God that my children--with their white American grandmother, their black African grandfather, and their funny last name, CAN run for President of the United States of America if they want to--despite you or anyone else who thinks like you.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

ObamaforAll says:

Let's put this to rest, please. The photo of Obama that was recently circulated by the smear campaign is of him and others singing the National ANTHEM, not reciting the Pledge of Allegience. Some people choose to stand at attention during the Anthem. He has said numerous times that he always recites the Pledge, even leads the Pledge in the Senate, and there are numerous photos of him with his hand over his heart. It's unfortunate that there are those who will believe anything they read on the internet. Obviously this was intentional to instill doubt in patriotic Americans. Luckily, it won't work. Please check out Snopes.com for more on this.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

famousproductions@att.net says:

I can believe in change. I hope everyone is clear that Sen. Obama does not mean changing from a white man as president to a black man as president. The change he referes to is changeing America from what we've been to what we can become. We've been basically good, but if we don't do something drastically different we can go bad. The needed change is a paridigm shift in our thinking so that we can become better, which will lead us to becoming our best! Our government is of the people, for the people and by the people. Our government is supportive not crippling and a permanent crutch for American to always be in need. "Be prodictive" advice offerd by Sen. Obama, to the youth of Amaerica. YES WE CAN refers to self- suffeciency as well as uniting America to ensure growth, empowerment and bodly going where we have never gone before. Just in case you have been wondering, the 90's are over.
For such a time as this....The leader whose time has come to take America forward to fulfill our destiny is President Barack Obama!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

undi0202 says:

I belive Obama would do alot of good to this country this guy really thinks before his speaks. clinton get mad too fast how many see that?
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

bebe.mignon says:

The fact that a member of a modest family is candidate in US is a very good thing because it has a good impact on the future generation.it comes to break the chains of any kind of discrimination.The whole world now is dicovering a icon of integrity, honesty, and hard-working man.
I want also to congratulate US for its opening vision,tolerance and a great lesson for democracy it is giving to the world.Support to Barack Obama......You are the best.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

siggi_ziggy says:

As an emigrant to the USA and with US citizenship, I begin to feel proud again: Vote for BARACK OBAMA!!! This man really is outstanding! He is great and I will vote for him!!! There is no better choice!
The 'Clinton'-time is gone, too tricky that family and not honest ...
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

harusha_mbatika says:

There is not any other way to make the change happen than relying on the message Senator Barack Obama is delivering. Our time has come. We know our the USA had been ruled over these twenty years . Those who are claiming that they are carrying facinating experience, are they strong enough to tell the people how the image of the USA is portrayed. As S.Barack Obama used to state it:'' We don't need the same persons playing the same game in Washignton'' His message has never been heard before. The world needs new leadership, new management and S. Barack Obama is making that hope, dream a success story. Wherever you are, black, white, latinos,afro americans, italians, asians etc, time has come to stand up for the change we were dreaming of.
Matamba Henry Mbatika
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

mlfloro says:

I don't think so!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

tsevis says:

Go Obama!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

rizka_fauzi says:

bring peace to the world.......
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

PolarRule says:

I’m from Canada, Alberta and I want to call punch-drunk-love1 and guys with same
kind of thought to a healthy mind. Nothing good can be expected from someone
with such nickname, maybe it’s not your fault, I blame your parents for this..
If you think that you would vote for Sen. Obama if he was white but you never did
anything good for your nation , then you still on time to do one worth thing on
earth for your country.
The Sen. doesn’t need your vote punch-drunk-love1, but you should vote for him
because it will help you more that the Senator himself.
The top position in our nation is the Governor General of Canada.
Her Excellency Michaelle Jean is the head of our Government, She isn’t only
a woman but also a black person who born in Haiti. So what is the big deal?
We still Canadians and doing well even after get involved in the war G. Bush
started in Afghanistan and left as there.
We are one people, one blessed nation, with a big diversity and we respect each
Other our values of equality helped us eliminate virtually the poverty; our health
care system is affordable to everyone and cover us even in USA..
Native Americans, whites, blacks, Asians or Latinos all living in the same building,
streets or neighborhood in small or big cities.
We are living far more close the American dream than the Americans themselves it’s
because cause we decided to move behind the racial differences and focus in what
really matter a long time ago.
Our troops also need home; they are stocked in Afghanistan because G. Bush decided
to abandon the real war on terrorism to start the war on other nation’s oil.
Thanks to Mr. Bush we pay $5 a gallon of gas and our hopes is that Sen. Obama changes
Washington for the good of the America and the World.
Whatever happen in USA affect us direct or indirectly, we suffer the consequences of
US politics good or bad decision and from the past years Bush create us big damages,
involving our troops to war, high gas prices, wiretaps our communications, since we use
the same network.
You have a chance to vote smart now against immorality hypocrisy special interest of
Clinton dynasty and no sense war.
If Canada could to so having only 2.5% of black population, whoever doesn’t vote for Sen.
Obama because his skin color should be ashamed of himself and whoever brought his
generation to the land of freedom and Unity.
YES YOU CAN USA
Canada for Obama..
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

person2008 says:

this country was built out of immigrants and multi culture and race. DONT anyone dare to tell me only white man can run for president. I dont really care what race or color. If he or she is completely for AMERICA then he or she has my vote.!!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

miahpaul says:

Hi, greetings from fellow collies of a braved and a wise nation of black jewish land of Mother Africa,particularly GHANA. your current presidents visits to the A frican continent, was indeed a loved and a memorable one that we had ever recorganised,we never discriminate him of his colour or where he is coming from, neither did we condermed him of upon all his colour you may thought as being wise, but rather to the failure of the people of the US. Today, America is forturnate, forgeting that its success and nations building was mainly by the had work of the blacks. How then, can Americans be so rude and impartial to blacks.
As i speak now, the black is capable of managing his own affairs, and i vowl and vowl, unless the presidency is hand over to Barack Obama, America will continue to be meaningless and enimies to other nations unless it is link to joint co-operation of the two human race.
America is today ,not enjoying peace due to some rudless,impartiality on the parts of other nations, immoral and disrespect of unequal human race and rite, arrogancy on the parts of some of its leaders and etc.
May the good Lord richly grant Obama kings Solomon's wisdom so as to be able to uplift the image and the name of America to its former state.
Goodbuye,am done
Obama all the way.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

miahpaul says:

HILLARY Clinton has a sense of good govenance and able leadership.VOTE FOR HER!!!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

37.bill says:

Mr. Obama- americas national debt is almost a trillion dollars- by adding more entltlements,you are making it worse. How do you paln to keep all the promises you are making with out bankrupting our nation.
The chinese already almost own us.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

person 1 says:

Besides the fact that Obama is inexperienced he is a racist . I find the church he belongs to offensive. The trinity church of christ is extremely racist and it is this kind of reverse discrimination that keeps racisim alive in our country. If Barrack were to promise to drug test every welfare recipient, do away with affirmative action and treat everyone based on merit, he would have my vote.

Hillary is a socialist. If she socializes health care, we will see a drop in the quality of care, some small businesses could potentially go out of business and many people would have to painfully wait for necessary surgeries. Listen to the nightmare stories that come out of canada and other european countries with socialized health care.
On to Homeland Security.......I am sure Al-Quida would love to see Hillary or Barrack in office....they are probably already planning their next attack.

McCain Has my vote!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

person 1 says:

AMEN Person 2008!!!!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

person 1 says:

Oh, One more thing......People from other countries.....Mind your own business...you DO NOT LIVE here and unless you do, you can not offer any form of educated opinion.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

yorubawa says:

Obama will be the greatest president USA will ever have if he was elected,i can see that.........pls people let us give this man chance.......people im begging you with the name of God vote this man.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

yorubawa says:

Must USA be rule by Bush or Cliton family? it absolutely NO! let give someone else a chance.....Obama is our man i am a Gringo from Alaska....... Obama has my vote.........only bastard will vote for Cliton or Mccain. .....................Go on on top Obama you are the one.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Attila_Cseh says:

Ok, let say the true. If he is white , he is nobody. He is here now , because the black people want a black president. But they forgot , we had the first "black president " in USA was, Clinton.
Obama is white inside. And he is smart , to use his "color". I'm not a racist, I'm a realist, most of the people is racist in USA, doesn't matter what they say. Either black, or white they racist. It because a history, because the past, or memories, or how they grow up. This candidate is a piece of "a new American dream bullshh."
The reality is, we can't have a black, or women president, so the "quiet republican " will win again, doesn't matter what your vote will be... Did you know Al Gore had 200000 more vote than Bush? And who won? So do not be mad, about my message, just ask to your heart. If you Black, will you vote to Obama if he is White? Make you more misarable , he is more white inside than me, and this is sad....
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Attila_Cseh says:

I want to say to "person 1" about this:Oh, One more thing......People from other countries.....Mind your own business....
Ask your father , where he is came from, or his father.... Mexican Indians was here, yes, or other Indians, not "Native Americans" Spanish , or other criminals came from England, killed the original "Americans" to get there lands here, Bought Slaves from Africa, and spear there "religions" Killed millions people in name of the "God" So what a fu.k you talking about you st..id redneck?
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

jm2xeg says:

Open your eyes America !! Hillary R. Clinton is the best
as President, Obama can be the Vice President this time around.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Gustito says:

What of the comments made by some about his father being a radical muslim follower? and that he idolized his father even though he wasn't around? if this is true doesn't that scare anyone else? it was the terrorists who told us that they would destroy us from the inside out. isn't this waht they meant? I'm not taking that chance. I'd rather vote for Mc Cain and I do not like republicans.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

micah_miseon says:

GOD BLESS AMERICA !
OBAMA IS MY GUY!
I know and I beleive that he will make a difference if given the chance to rule the country. Give him a chance ok.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

supercharlie says:

Since when does someone who "looks" black have to prove that they're black? Since time began black people have never had to prove their color, just one look tells the story so it has been. All of a sudden the black man has to prove who they are. Black people have done all the things white people have asked of them to get ahead, like get educated and act like them, "white" which some black people do. They've done all this so why be afraid to see the finished product in the white house. Lets face is, a change is going to come so hope on board!!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

vichernandez2000 says:

I in the processs of my citisetship, and I wish to be already able to vote to give you my vote, but I strongly support you in campaign Mr Obama,my self ,my family and my comunity belive in you...
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

irene_forever04 says:

Obama is my guy!!!!Vote Obama!!!!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

ms.naomie2008 says:

You are obviously a low-class person who has never went outside the wold and meet wonderful people "person1." You are ignorant and actually sound very uneducated.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

ojosima says:

Barack Obama is the true vision of the word 'IN GOD WE TRUST'. because, it takes God for a man of his background to standout in the white house, that is how l know that God created him for a purpose ' To become the 'first President of America' that will help make a remarkable change that will stand the test of time. He reminds me of Martin Luther King (Jnr). Obama's speach, vision & dreams are not different from that of Martin L. King (Jnr). If you look at his eyes while speaking, you'll see the true meaning of the word leadership, passion, humility and wisdom to direct and to make things happen, also he is a man that l beleive will bring unity, peace and help restore the lost glory of America.!!! Obama you are BOLD. Fire on. God is with you!!!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

fmfcorpsman says:

Unless Democrats want to guarantee the next President of the United States is a Republican, you better read all of this. As the CNN News had repeated ignored what the DNCC, GOPC, Sen. Clinton, Sen. McCain & Sen. Obama know that the Senate Select Committee on Ethic received a legal brief in April 2008, where Sen. Obama has been charged with violation of the Senate’s Code of Ethics.

As it not a frivolous charge, the Senate Select Committee of Ethics is conduction their investigation. Because of red tape, and time, if the Democrats want the next President of the United States to be a Democrat, time must be given for their investigation to conclude. Which means those pledged delegate for Sen. Obama need to hear from those Democrats in their district, and States, otherwise what will happen will be Sen. Obama will be selected as the Democratic candidate, then as the evidence against Sen. Obama, (see below), is so overwhelming, there will be no choice, but for Senate to censure Sen. Obama for unmoral conduct for befriending a domestic terrorist. Hey you better read on, because as you read, you will see that while you may have already voted for Sen. Obama in your primary election, you may see that the only way the next President of the United States, will be a Democratic, is if Sen. Clinton is given the time to fight on to the Democrat Convention. There is always the slim chance Sen. Obama will not be censored, but there no want to know, unless the Senate Select Committee of Ethic have the time to complete their investigation. So call your pledge delegates and tell then that time is needed, that those delegates should announce that they will wait until the Democratic Convention to choose who they vote for. Time, is needed. Other wise you will guarantee a Republican as the next President of the United States. As do you really think a lot of those who previously voted for Sen. Obama, will vote for him in the General election when he has been censored for his friendship to a domestic terrorist?

The FBI classifies that the act of setting a bomb is a terrorist act. Do you know what both Lee Harvey Oswald and William Ayers have in comment, both are domestic terrorist and neither was convicted of their crime. Oswald was killed after he assassinated JFK, and Ayers admitted that he got off on a technically, even though he set many bombs and should of set more bombs. As Oswald only committed one act of terrorism, and Ayers have committed more acts of terrorist, William Ayers is technically a worst domestic terrorist than Lee Harvey Oswald was.

There is a moral cause in the Senate Code of Ethics, that Sen. J. William Fulbright stated in the U.S. Senate in the early 1950s, that when a Senator’s gives the “implied behavior of The Moral Deterioration of American Democracy”, that that is a violate the Senate Code of Ethics.

And to think that Sen. Obama compared his friendship to William Ayers, (domestic terrorist), to his friendship with Sen. Coburn. (A highly respected Republic Senator).

To all Democrats, unless you call your delegates and tell them that time is needed, and let the Democratic Convention decide then who the Democratic Candidate is, you will be guarantee the next President of the United States to be a Republican.
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J arap Bett says:

Obama, you are a man. Americans need change now or never. On my behalf and all the Kalenjins in this world we believe you will make. KONGOI MISSING
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

sweetmerie1 says:

Obama is going to be the negro president of the united states of america. Whether you like it or not it was prophesied by bobby kennedy in his speech. Check out msnbc and click on bobby kennedy's speech that he made in 1968 when he said 40 years america will have a negro president and he will be doing the same work as his brother president john f. Kennedy. Change is here my people whether you like it or not. The convention will be held on the same date that martin luther king made his i have a dream speech. The annonting is heavy on obama. Please don't underestimate the power of god. God bless america and god bless obama!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

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