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[mrveggieman]

Just like there are people who vote against someone solely because of race/religion/political party there are those who vote for someone based solely on the same reasons. I do not believe that Obama was elected solely because he is black but I am sure that some people voted for him simply because he was black or simply to avoid appearing to be racist for not voting for him.

My honest opinion is that he got the Democratic nomination because of popularity and that he won the presidential election because America hoped he wouldn't be worse than McCain. However, there is no doubt in my mind that he got a free pass on some issues that a white man would not have gotten.

I totally disagree with you stating that people voted for him to appear to be less racists. Here in the united states when you vote you have a certian level of privacy. No one will know who you vote for unless you tell them. You can easily cheerlead obama to appear not to be racists then turn around and vote for his opponent in private. I think that Obama had it much harder than any other president. There was no birther movement asking for any white presidents birth certificate. Even after President Obama provided proof that he was under no obligation to provide those idiot birthers still would not shut up.

[sanfran22]

I totally disagree with you stating that people voted for him to appear to be less racists. Here in the united states when you vote you have a certian level of privacy. No one will know who you vote for unless you tell them. You can easily cheerlead obama to appear not to be racists then turn around and vote for his opponent in private. I think that Obama had it much harder than any other president. There was no birther movement asking for any white presidents birth certificate. Even after President Obama provided proof that he was under no obligation to provide those idiot birthers still would not shut up.

So asking a Pres for a birth certificate was racist? McCain produced his from Panama. I believe all presidents are obligated to show they were born in this country. The congress is supposed to do that I believe.

[habsheaven]

Just like there are people who vote against someone solely because of race/religion/political party there are those who vote for someone based solely on the same reasons. I do not believe that Obama was elected solely because he is black but I am sure that some people voted for him simply because he was black or simply to avoid appearing to be racist for not voting for him.

My honest opinion is that he got the Democratic nomination because of popularity and that he won the presidential election because America hoped he wouldn't be worse than McCain. However, there is no doubt in my mind that he got a free pass on some issues that a white man would not have gotten.

For once, we are in agreement.

[duane1969]

I totally disagree with you stating that people voted for him to appear to be less racists. Here in the united states when you vote you have a certian level of privacy. No one will know who you vote for unless you tell them. You can easily cheerlead obama to appear not to be racists then turn around and vote for his opponent in private. I think that Obama had it much harder than any other president. There was no birther movement asking for any white presidents birth certificate. Even after President Obama provided proof that he was under no obligation to provide those idiot birthers still would not shut up.

I know people who voted for him because it was popular or cool to vote for the black guy. I realize that since you are not white you may be unaware of it but there is a legitimate portion of white society that cringes at the word "racist" and that will do virtually anything to be considered non-racist.

[Hilfiger1975]

I know people who voted for him because it was popular or cool to vote for the black guy. I realize that since you are not white you may be unaware of it but there is a legitimate portion of white society that cringes at the word "racist" and that will do virtually anything to be considered non-racist.

Which i find comical...be yourself...i can possibly understand teenagers acting like that, but we are talking about grown adults who actually vote...i'm 35 years old and still haven't voted...i could care less if a purple guy comes into office...until a person comes into office that i can agree with everything he says then i'm not voting...

[mrveggieman]

I know people who voted for him because it was popular or cool to vote for the black guy. I realize that since you are not white you may be unaware of it but there is a legitimate portion of white society that cringes at the word "racist" and that will do virtually anything to be considered non-racist.

Again you can claim to be anything you want in public but be something totally differnt behind closed doors. For example a guy who is a star athlete at his college who is secretly gay would act like he is the biggest womanizer in public but be with men behind the scenes. He is not going to deal with women any more than he has to in order to keep up his public image. Just like someone who supports obama in public to pretend not to be racist but turns around and votes against him when he has the chance. I'm sure that there may have been some white people who only supported/voted for him because it was the cool thing to do but I highly doubt that the majority of white people who voted for him did.

[duane1969]

Which i find comical...be yourself...i can possibly understand teenagers acting like that, but we are talking about grown adults who actually vote...i'm 35 years old and still haven't voted...i could care less if a purple guy comes into office...until a person comes into office that i can agree with everything he says then i'm not voting...

I don't disagree with you at all. It is stupid, but it is real.

[mrveggieman]

Which i find comical...be yourself...i can possibly understand teenagers acting like that, but we are talking about grown adults who actually vote...i'm 35 years old and still haven't voted...i could care less if a purple guy comes into office...until a person comes into office that i can agree with everything he says then i'm not voting...

If everyone thought like that then no one would vote.

[Hilfiger1975]

If everyone thought like that then no one would vote.

Does that make it right? Just need clarification on that...i've never been one to pick "the lesser evil."

And i disagree with that statement i believe a lot of people just vote based on Republican/Democrat, not the actual person...which i find truly intriguing...

[habsheaven]

Which i find comical...be yourself...i can possibly understand teenagers acting like that, but we are talking about grown adults who actually vote...i'm 35 years old and still haven't voted...i could care less if a purple guy comes into office...until a person comes into office that i can agree with everything he says then i'm not voting...

I think Duane has a point on this one. There are many people out there that feel the need to assure THEMSELVES that they are not many things whether it be racist, homophobic, or whatever. And I can see them boosting their self-image by "doing the right thing".