Riz Khan - Obama phenomenon -03 June 08 - Part 2

We ask why so many are pinning their hopes on an Obama presidency.

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[Vi9]

I support Obama and would love to think that race is not an issue. The fact is, in the real world it does... I can show you endless accounts of white Americans believing that they will have to sit at the back of the bus. Can you believe that?? Well, americans vote for Bush, so don't be surprise McWar would win this election

[Mrpastry909]

Why?

[Mrpastry909]

People like to think "OMG obamas black cn he b prez will ppl vote 4 him?" Race is not as big an issue as people claim it is.

[HaloedG]

I think this American guy really doesn't know what he is talking about. He thinks it is his job to discredit Obama on a national stage, but the truth is, he comes off as self-conscious and inadequate by bad-mouthing the Democratic Nominee. I think they needed someone with the counter argument, but he really shows his limited knowledge of people of Obama's ilk.

[HaloedG]

...that is because some White people are afraid of being told the truth, which is necessary to heal the wounds and mend the racial divide. You want evidence, just count the number of bitter racial comments on YouTube, daily.

[HaloedG]

Not as long as doubters, skeptics and haters have anything to do about it, right? Look, here's the thing. Obama was elected into office because he is Black. We are tired of the excuses and business as usual approach to politics. Black people in general are more tolerant and understanding to people who are "different". Okay? Got it? Talk about all the policy you want, but its a reality. Just join us and realize that the divisiveness has got to end. All colors can get in and benefit.

[Renegen1]

Funny you mentioned Congress, I guess the president will have power to magically get out of Iraq in 1 day, right? You also can't have it both ways. Both the Middle East issues and domestic issues are about business, not some ideology bs. The US wants an Iraq supported by the US to be the regional power and they won't do it just for fun(except protecting Isreal) but for profit. The domestic issues are driven by the same lobbies, so either he can make a difference or he can't.

[AMHM1234]

i don´t agree. Obama has been electing for he he has been preteding to be different than " the same old players in washington", but he is even worse. he said he would do everything is his power as president to secure the holly and occupied Quds ( Jerusalem ) should be only be for his masters. It´s very sad that Black ppl are being deceived. Everyone knows he voted for him because of the race issue, but they won´t benefit anything from his presidency and the won´t be peace.

[ronyahmed]

we have already voted .. there is no stopping him now .. Hillary was 25-30 points ahead at the start of this race and she lost .. McCain is already losing .. so get ready and prepare for a sensible America who can now stand proud of our new leader

[ronyahmed]

Actually you are wrong .. the US presidency has more effect on the world than America .. America has chacks and balances and the president has to deal with congress to get things done. But outside, specially MidEast / israel issues are almost entirely driven by the president