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Old 05-06-2008, 04:08 AM
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Default Re: The All-White Elephant in the Room

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Originally Posted by Idealogically Promiscuous View Post
I find race baiters particularly distasteful and destructive. I also haven't seen any of the other candidates' detractors making such public spectacles of themselve.
You're pinpointing...

I understand you POV; just understand I'm seeing the big picture, where various entities could be put in the same atmosphere (anti-gay; pro-gay...pro-choice; pro-life; etc)...

Race IS an issue that people like Sharpton liuve off of, but remember it's just one of many...

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The way Wright has carried on and Obama has lent legitimacy to his crapola for 20 years, I see nothing but trouble if Obama gets elected now. Sure the other candidates have detractors. But there is a difference between a detractor and a single, polarizing personality taking the stage along with the president. It smacks of a reverse in the progress we have made in race relations in this country.
Agreed, but don't blame Wright as being the "personal Al Sharpton" of the oval office...

Blame the guy that created him and placed him in the spotlight...

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And you can call me a racist if you want to but I am going to say it anyway: if it had been a white candidate in a similar situation, they would be done by now because the outcry would have been fierce.
I can't call you a racist...

My IQ is above double digits...My conscious wouldn't allow it...

(Although I do understand the "walking on eggshell" intent)...
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