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Some people seem very envious of his achievements & education.
What because he's biracial he's not supposed to live in Hawaii? Go to Indonesia? Spend time with his parents?
Sorry your post is nonsensical. And completely off topic.
I would agree that Barack Obama is not "African-American" in the sense it was revived for use in the 70s, meaning someone who derives from slaves imported from Africa into the British colonies of North America. That term is intended to denote persons with a particular shared history.
My own daughter would agree, having spent her elementary years in Hawaii and then having a very harsh culture shock when returning to the Mainland in junior high school.
However, a point must still be made that if Barry Obama had been driving down I-95 on a road trip from Cambridge, he'd just be another black guy--seen the same as any other black guy.
I would agree that Barack Obama is not "African-American" in the sense it was revived for use in the 70s, meaning someone who derives from slaves imported from Africa into the British colonies of North America. That term is intended to denote persons with a particular shared history.
My own daughter would agree, having spent her elementary years in Hawaii and then having a very harsh culture shock when returning to the Mainland in junior high school.
However, a point must still be made that if Barry Obama had been driving down I-95 on a road trip from Cambridge, he'd just be another black guy--seen the same as any other black guy.
Exactly!
His white relatives, living in Hawaii, visits to Indonesia, great education --- NONE of it would matter when pulled over by the police, he'd be just another black guy.
Sorry your post is nonsensical. And completely off topic.
Apparently you didn't take the time to read what I was responding to, because if you did, and truly mean this, then you should redirect your condemnation to the party that raised it in the first place.
You forgot to add how "articulate" he is for a...never mind.
Not sure what your issue is with this. Obama is a great speaker. I can't stand the guy and even I can admit this. Many white presidents have also been considered great speakers (and not so great speakers), as well - because they were.
Remember how Bush was frequently attacked for being not so eloquent? What's your racially-fueled response to that? He's white.
Saying Obama is articulate has nothing to do with people being shocked about that fact because he's black and therefore it's unexpected. What a ridiculous claim that is. I feel sorry you are so insecure you feel many people actually think this way. I feel sorry for you because many of your posts make ridiculous rather racist claims about whites...
Not sure what your issue is with this. Obama is a great speaker. I can't stand the guy and even I can admit this. Many white presidents have also been considered great speakers (and not so great speakers), as well - because they were.
See? You're not black, so you didn't notice it as much as WE did.
If I had a dollar for every time he was called "articulate", I'd own my own private island.
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Remember how Bush was frequently attacked for being not so eloquent? What's your racially-fueled response to that? He's white.
He was called stupid and got elected twice. He's white. He can get away with it.
See? You're not black, so you didn't notice it as much as WE did.
If I had a dollar for every time he was called "articulate", I'd own my own private island.
He was called stupid and got elected twice. He's white. He can get away with it.
OBAMA ACTUALLY IS ARTICULATE. HE IS A GREAT SPEAKER. This has nothing to do with race. I don't have to be black to see or say anything on this subject. It's a simple observation. Plenty of other politicians or public figures have been and are called articulate regardless of race. It's a characteristic some people have. Public speaking is not easy and some are better at it than others. They can speak clearly, be convincing, and seem confident.
Think of it this way. Why would those who don't support him say this? They dislike him either way. Most probably won't admit he's a good speaker. It's his supporters who most admit how great of a speaker he is. He is good at giving speeches. Why would those who have supported him been racist at all in their thinking and ACTUALLY mean - "hey - for a black guy, he's eloquent!" No. People say he's a good speaker because he is. It's as simple as that.
"He's white. He can get away with it." - I don't want to deal with that type of petulant ignorance.
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No. People say he's a good speaker because he is. It's as simple as that. 
