Comments on: Is America Ready for a Black President?

By: Kim Sawyer

Kim Sawyer — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:57:52 +0000

Hey Patricia. Welcome to 7daybuzz. Thanks for your comment. I am well aware how much Black Americans have contributed to this country and that being smart or intelligent is not just limited to White and Asian communities, since I’m a Black woman. But at the end of the day, racism remains alive and well and alot of people do not want Obama to be president JUST because he is Black. It’s uncomfortable to think this way, but it’s true.

On a side note, did you hear about how they are quietly trying to ban Black people from patronizing night clubs during the Olympics this year? Racism is not just limited to America — it happens throughout the world.

By: Patricia

Patricia — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:48:17 +0000

CNN and others would like to know if the American public thinks we are ready for a Black President. The fact that this question is even asked tells me a lot about the mindset of America. My answer to that question is a resounding YES. Obama is articulate, brilliant, and likable; and this is only to name a few of his positive attributes. Does anyone out there understand how much Black American has contributed to this country? Does anyone out there understand that being smart is not limited to the White and Asian communities?

Frankly, I consider your question an insult to the world in general.

By: JD from hoeno.blogspot.com

JD from hoeno.blogspot.com — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 16:05:32 +0000

I am your average unhappy American, politically speaking and I don’t care for the politics of any of the viable candidates. I’m used to that. Still, I think having Obama as President will give the US a much needed PR makeover around the world, though I don’t agree with his politics. As for the supposed spite-voters for McCain? Any time there is any social progression or just the symbolic step toward it, you’ll have to drag some people kicking and screaming through it. That’s life.

By: Karol Ann Boyd

Karol Ann Boyd — Sat, 31 May 2008 14:05:42 +0000

You are right Kim. I just keep hoping and praying most of all we get someone in the White House to end this terrible war and help the economic disaster we’re in.

By: 7DayBuzz

7DayBuzz — Thu, 29 May 2008 21:59:25 +0000

There’s purple people these days???

Just kidding, but yeah… I was supporting Clinton at the beginning, and the reason was this :

I would like the Democrats to take over.
I figured Hilary may have a better chance, overall, to sway some of the Republican voters away to vote Democrat.

As much as I do not doubt Barack’s ability as president, the only difficult part is this - how much can he get done? In our democratic system, the Presidential powers are not as great as they may seem, as we can see from the fact that Bush lost a lot of his power when Congress was won by the Democrats nearly 2 years ago.

I supported Clinton at the beginning, not because I do not like black people, but because I acknowledged that some people still discriminate against black people, and my thoughts were “if this man came along 20 years later..”

But now, it seems like Obama will win the nomination and I hope he becomes the next president of the United States.

By: Kim

Kim — Wed, 28 May 2008 12:56:59 +0000

So, let’s just say we all agree that we want someone in office who can change the current economic situation. And we all agree that it doesn’t matter the ethnicity of the person. Now, I ask, isn’t that idealistic thinking instead of realistic thinking? If we look at America and its voting history, has that ever happened?

By: Kourtney

Kourtney — Wed, 28 May 2008 11:26:44 +0000

I agree Debbi

By: Tom Sawyer

Tom Sawyer — Wed, 28 May 2008 11:18:49 +0000

Debbi, that is smart thinking. It shouldn’t matter if the next president is purple, as long as he/she/it can do something about the economic situation.

By: Debbi M

Debbi M — Tue, 27 May 2008 23:16:48 +0000

I am not sure if we are ready for a black president, But I know I am ready not just for a black president but one who is ready to change the current economic situation in the USA.

By: Kourtney

Kourtney — Tue, 27 May 2008 22:46:30 +0000

There will be ignorant people who will not vote for Barack simply because he is black. But I also think there are as many people who are against ANYONE who may carry the same political values and beliefs as Bush as there are against Barack. People are tired of Bush because now not only is the president affecting just black people or low to middle income people but he is affecting every single class and color taking away family members who are loved and losing them in war. At this point many people would see anyone that is against the war as a saviour. So it should be really interesting voting. Cant wait to see the outcome!!