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"Racist!"

By Abigail - Apr 5th, 2008 at 12:57 pm EDT

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ON Friday Night I was walking across the city of Philadelphia with a friend on our way to "First Friday" which is our gallery opening night for seeing art in the city ever month...

I had my HUGE Obama pin on my coat, wearing it LOUD and PROUD... and as I walking this white man, in a preppy/business outfit muttered under his breath as he passed me "Racist!"

Of course I didn't respond, because this was ridiculous!! I "turned the other cheek" ; ) ! I assume that he was referring to the Rev wright..

I have volunteered for this camp in DE, and I have received far worse response to my OBAMA pledge in Delaware- outside a polling location than what I heard yesterday. I just think its silly that people who are let's face it un informed about the issues, about the events- choose to use me, a young adult with a pin- as a speaking board to the campaign.... And I know that's what I am up against when i wear the pin, I'm representing my support of this great Candidate. I get it. And by even writing this log I am using his words to speak to the camp- the community. But I do so for awareness and for healing.

Ultimately this man's response simply reminded me of my twin Brother's arrogant and mis informed reuplican view point about OBAMA. Isn't it amazing that with all the crap with this war- we have seen how this adminstration is LYING to us and how the MSM feeds on this and just perpetuates these lies out of laziness and for a sensationalism that will produce ratings and something to talk about around the water cooler- generating gossip that is empty and false. It also made me realize- these people who are misinformed- are the ones who still think we should stay in Iraq, who don't see ALL of the bad things about the war, and instead only a few... So this is what we are up against essentially... But there are more of us who are informed than those who are not (HOPE)!

This comment this man made also sparked a conversation btwn my friend and I about OBAMA, about Rev Wright, America, 9-11, our standing in the world... and in the end it was a great conversation. By then we were in old city where the galleries were open and I saw more OBAMA love down there, with pins, signs and volunteers talking with the people on the street.

so for perspective- it was just one man, but he does represent people out there- people in my own family. But I could no more disown or dislike that man than I could my own brother! ; )

In closing- and in remembrance of MLK- what we need to do is- LOVE, love these people who are misinformed and help them understand in every small way- how OBAMA is the change our country needs.

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By Mikeystyle Apr 5th 2008 at 1:09 pm EDT

Fight the email smears and lies about Obama

The hate and fear mongers are still going at it, spreading lies and smears about Obama by blindly forwarding emails about him that are totally untrue.

I've crafted an email message that you can use as a response to these people. It has plenty of links that they can't deny. I'm also encouraging people to send the message to everybody they know. More than 80 people have joined this effort but need your help to make it viral (as in everywhere).

I've also added information on Rev. Wright and how Fox "news" is misquoting him. If you’ve already got a copy of the email, you may want to check because it’s been updated.

Hit the link for more
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By Charles of Seattle Apr 7th 2008 at 11:24 am EDT

YOU SEE, IT IS JUST LIKE I CALLED IT. HILLARY CLINTON AND PRESIDENT BUSH ARE ON THE SAME TEAM. MARK PENN IS FIRED BECAUSE OF INVOLVEMENT WITH THE COLUMBIAN TRADE DEALS AND NOW PRESIDENT BUSH WANTS TO FAST TRACK THE PROCESS OF A FREE TRADE DEAL WITH THE COLLUMBIANS. HOW MUCH CLOSER TO PRESIDENT BUSH CAN HILLARY POSSIBLE GET?

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By: Charles of Seattle "WHY ARE THE HILLARY PEOPLE INSISTING ON BREAKING ALL THE RULES OF THE DMC?"

The Hillary people, it appears a lot of them are republicans. In my opinion, Hillary Clinton keeps insisting and demanding that she on the other hand break the rules of the DMC, and against the will of the people, and set standards of living according to laws, and based on rules. We respect the political will of the Democratic Party that we as Americans cherish so very much? Is this the right signal to be sending to the American people, and especially the youth within our society? Is this the kind of message to be sending to our young people, that rules do not matter? What about the other elements of American society, the deviants, and the radicals, the segment of society that's always looking for an easy way out. Is this the kind of message to be sending to the criminal element of our American society? Hillary, this is insanity to think that you can just arbitrarily bend rules to fit your personal agenda. There will be no way for you to rectify or ratify your positions with the American people. Hillary has already violated public trust, and In my opinion, we would not, and can not, elect Hillary Clinton as our President, of the “United States of America". Hillary, you made the wrong call, and we the American people have a right to vent our dissatisfaction with our voices and our power of the vote. Rules do matter, and we feel that people should be held accountable for dishonesty. Hillary Clinton, seemingly desires to continue representing a corrupt system, that the American people have spoken out, and acted out against. And we have given our answer to corrupt politics in our political process. Hillary, we would like you to bow out gracefully, honorable, and with integrity while you can, live to fight another day!

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By alyce rocco Apr 5th 2008 at 1:15 pm EDT

Nice thought but I have a bit of trouble liking people who are haters. I have tried for years to educate people without success. Ku Klux Klan people are firm in their beliefs and do not budge or respond to love and reason. For me it has always been like talking to a brick wall. I have found the only thing that works for me is to walk away from the type who's minds and hearts are closed. I would not make a good Mother Teresa.

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By *Wanda* Apr 5th 2008 at 1:51 pm EDT

YES!

MOST, NOT ALL, BUT MOST, OF THE HATE MONGERS ARE SO SET IN THEIR OPINIONS, AND SO IGNORANT TO THE TRUTH, AND SO ENGRAINED IN THEIR HATE, TALKING IS A TOTAL WASTE OF TIME.

BUT ON OCCASION YOU MEET SOMEONE WHO IS ONLY FOLLOWING SOMEONE ELSES OPINION, AND WHO IS OPEN AND FLEXIBLE ENOUGH TO LISTENING. THEN YOU CAN MAKE A CONVERT!

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By Charles of Seattle Apr 7th 2008 at 11:25 am EDT

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By MP for the "O" Man Apr 5th 2008 at 1:44 pm EDT

Well said. It does take one person at a time
to just have a discussion with someone to find
out what they are afraid of and you would be surprised after they think about all the issues
we are facing as a nation how easily they change their minds.

It is always the unknown that scares many people.

The unknown may be the breath of fresh air they were looking for!

Peace

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By byron Apr 6th 2008 at 11:41 pm EDT

Good response you have to wait till your in a place you can respond with reason. My cousin thinks similarily and I just explain my rationale, I'm already up against all the people in my church who just think Democrats are awful. I think the Bible talks about hope and last time I checked the Bible doesn't advocate war, especially unjust war. America needs hope and change and Obama is it. I'm tired of where we are at as a country keep wearing your pin.

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By ★Hold Firmly Without Wavering,To The Hope That We Confess★- bonnie4Obama of MD Apr 11th 2008 at 12:31 am EDT

AMEN!!!

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By ★Hold Firmly Without Wavering,To The Hope That We Confess★- bonnie4Obama of MD Apr 11th 2008 at 12:32 am EDT

AMEN!!!

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By Goddess Apr 11th 2008 at 1:11 am EDT

that was beautiful!

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By mitch90210 Apr 11th 2008 at 1:31 am EDT

Rev. Wright gives people who really aren't prepared to vote for a Black person a convenient excuse. I doubt that there is anyone who really believes that Barack is a racist. Its not in his demeanor, his actions, his voting patterns or in the bills that he sponsors and co-sponsors. They haven't produced a speech or writings by Obama that could be construed as racist.

If he is a racist, he's got to be the most deeply closeted racist in the world.

You know that old saying, you doth protest too loudly, many of these people who are crying racist, are themselves deeply racist.

The hopeful part is that there are many Americans who are just sick and tired of the "hate" crowd and will judge Obama on his record.

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By ★Holly♐HH Honored to Have Helped with This Historic Campaign! ★ Eugene Apr 11th 2008 at 8:57 am EDT

Barack makes me proud... and so do you

"so for perspective- it was just one man, but he does represent people out there- people in my own family. But I could no more disown or dislike that man than I could my own brother! ; ) "

For those who are having trouble getting on board with the broad-minded and compassionate outlook, here's my strategy.

1. Consider the Buddhist / Hindu idea that each life is one in a long string of incarnations. In each life, we have a set of lessons to learn that help us evolve.

2. If the person is irrationally hostile toward other groups, that is one of their challenges in this life. If they don't learn it they will come back again and again with the same lesson on their plate.

3. I can condemn them for their faults or I can seek out ways that might help make it easier for them to learn and progress so they aren't stuck in the cycle (and we aren't stuck with their toxicity!)

4. Imagining that the person is 3 years old but in an adult body helps me with the urge to renounce and reject

Just a little thought experiment I use to regulate myself and turn aside my own negative emotions.

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By Not-a-Sheep : ENOUGH is ENOUGH! Apr 11th 2008 at 11:41 am EDT

Just like being back in high school, isn't it? So sad. No wonder kids today have so little respect for their elders who, besides being hypocrites, still act like they're in some high school popularity contest where they have to throw out every obvious "label" about a person (geek, racist, slacker, jock, preppy,and all the other ugly words about their ethnicity I won't even repeat).

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