Comments on: Will Obama have to be better because he’s black?

By: BeanerECMO

BeanerECMO — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:45:26 +0000

No, he does not have to be better because he’s black. He has to be better because he is an American and do what is right for the country and follow the ideals on which this country was founded and the rewards he has reaped from maintaining those ideals. As of yet, he hasn’t done anything right. He, Pelosi and Reid are running hellbent to the left to make this more of a Marxist State – his heroes are Saul Alinsky, William Ayers, Jeremiah Wright, Michelle et al. The Republicants in Congress can’t get out of the way fast enough. If they wanted to show any semblance of conservatism, they could vote no on every one of the bail out bills and those nominations that justify a no vote; they would still pass because of the dem majority; but at least they could show some resistance. The Republicants in Congress have to get over the notion that the dems care anything that hints at free market, limited government or anything conservative. The dems couldn’t care less, and will continue to steam along as long as the Republicants continue to compromise their conservative (if they even know what those are) principles; the dems never will. Look at all the executive orders that have been issued to date with nary a peep from the Republicants. BHO and the dems are running full tilt to the left with no resistance at all from the Republicants in Congress. The Republicants will always be cast as obstructionists even as they facilitate the juggernaut dems’ efforts.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:31:56 +0000

It depends. If you’re a racist, then yes. He’ll have a different standard to which he will have to hold himself. If you’re a supporter because he’s the best man for the job, regardless of his race, then no. And for those who think he’s not qualified, what’s your criteria for someone being qualified to be president? If Barack Obama isn’t qualified, then no one is.

By: White Middle Class Gal

White Middle Class Gal — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:28:11 +0000

I do hold Obama to a different standard. That standard includes a buffer for the unknown. I expect Obama to end the useless catering to greedy beauracrats, uphold common sense, maintain reasonable transparency, look toward moving a new cultural influence through his effective leadership. These expectations focus on opposing the failed fundamental ideals grounded within my rich,middle-class white family. They didn’t work when I was a child and they’re not working today. Racist, arrogant and self-serving ideals need to die with my ancestors. Obama’s enemies assume his followers believe he has all the answers. Nay, they fail to see the new movement is warring against a culture whose ills are bent on self-destruction. So intrinsic is this illness, many fail to recognize it.

By: Eileen

Eileen — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:08:55 +0000

Apparently not. He is not qualified to be pres. but here we are. Could the bar have been set any lower?

By: Matt-Los Angeles

Matt-Los Angeles — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:48:36 +0000

Without a doubt, the most absurd piece of journalism I’ve read in my life. Are there no ambulances to chase? Unbelievable piece of fodder. I wish I could have the last 3 minutes of my life back.

By: MaggieNeb

MaggieNeb — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:44:54 +0000

I am white, voted for Obama and I would not hold him any more or less accountable than I would any other person; however unfortunately I don’t think public opinion agrees with me.

By: b08mla

b08mla — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:37:41 +0000

I think Obama has to be better simply because we are in trouble as a nation, and we need better. His race has nothing to do with it.

By: Carol

Carol — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:25:17 +0000

I’m getting lost here with all this “first african american president”…isn’t he 1/2 white?? why is the entire world focused on his black 1/2?? i don’t get it…

By: Daniel

Daniel — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:21:45 +0000

The question should not be “must” Obama be better because he is black –
rather, he “will” be better because he is black.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:55:45 +0000

No, being black isn’t the ruler to measure Obama; keeping his campaign promises will be. Breaking your campaign promises determines whether you measure up or not, politically.