Comments on: Ferraro Speaks The Truth On Obama – This Is Ridiculous

By: susan- here again

susan- here again — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:29:59 +0000

this whole campaign between Obama and Hillary is becoming a racial issue and I am sick of it–

I just hope the people don’t vote for the wrong reasons- ( to prove a point)

By: philosophicalcop

philosophicalcop — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:13:14 +0000

Bob,

That is exactly what this blog is all about. Give me a few and I will publish a post about Mike.

Thanks for stopping by…

By: Bob Tuffcop

Bob Tuffcop — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:05:42 +0000

I was hoping to spread the word about the incredibly inspirational story of Mike Kralicek. He was shot LOD, became a paraplegic, and is now a motivational speaker. I was hoping to share his story with as many brothers in blue as possible.
Here’s the video:

http://www.policeone.com/policeonetv/clip/1670391/

By: philosophicalcop

philosophicalcop — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 05:14:53 +0000

Thank you all for the great discussion. I guess it comes down to this: Whoever wins that nomination is going up against the “ultimate” white male. So we shall test all of your valid and interesting theories…

By: 406

406 — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:23:13 +0000

Yep. Being colorblind would be best if EVERYBODY were colorblind. But, alas, tain’t so.

406, OUT

By: Scott Hughes

Scott Hughes — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 05:50:18 +0000

Nobody would be in the position they are if there skin or gender was different. I think she was wrong in her implication that Obama is not where he is because of his talents. I’m not surprised the Clinton campaign decided to let her go for that.

By: enkaybee

enkaybee — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 05:22:40 +0000

I’m really not sure. In any other election I would agree, his resume would be far too weak to get him anywhere. However, this race is different, it’s almost as if having experience is more of a liability this time around. After all, George Bush had plenty of experience, and look where we are now. I think Obama is making that point very well and I think that’s what’s gotten him as far as he is, not the fact that he’s black.

In fact, I would think that being anything but white would be more of a hindrance in a presidential race. I don’t see any motivation for supporting a black candidate simply because he’s black. The story is that people might do this to make themselves look more tolerant (whether their tolerance is sincere or not). But come on, all you would have to do is SAY you support Barack to gain that air of tolerance. People wouldn’t be coming out in such masses and winning primaries for him if all they wanted was to come off as “accepting.”

I think what we’re seeing is a desire for an escape form the status quo represented by McCain and, to some extent, Clinton. Obama is the change the public seeks.