Comments on: White Support for Obama at All-Time High http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/10/white-support-for-obama-at-all-time-high/ A black bourgeoisie perspective on U.S. politics Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:04:41 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Lilytiger http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/10/white-support-for-obama-at-all-time-high/comment-page-1/#comment-166385 Lilytiger Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:20:15 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=4082#comment-166385 He's having trouble with American voters.<br><br><br>Heh He's having trouble with American voters.

Heh

]]> By: TallBlackMan http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/10/white-support-for-obama-at-all-time-high/comment-page-1/#comment-166384 TallBlackMan Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:31:25 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=4082#comment-166384 "It remains to be seen if Obama’s polling numbers among whites translate into support within the privacy of the election booth. About one in five voters say they “personally” know someone who will “not vote for Obama because he is black.”<br><br>i can agree w/ the way that statement is worded. i will not vote for obama because hes black. i will vote for him because he's the best of the two options. period. i've been done worse by bothers than i have yt's. but i guess thats because i don't get down w/ yt's. “It remains to be seen if Obama’s polling numbers among whites translate into support within the privacy of the election booth. About one in five voters say they “personally” know someone who will “not vote for Obama because he is black.”

i can agree w/ the way that statement is worded. i will not vote for obama because hes black. i will vote for him because he's the best of the two options. period. i've been done worse by bothers than i have yt's. but i guess thats because i don't get down w/ yt's.

]]> By: Lilytiger http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/10/white-support-for-obama-at-all-time-high/comment-page-1/#comment-89828 Lilytiger Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:20:15 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=4082#comment-89828 He's having trouble with American voters.<br><br><br>Heh He's having trouble with American voters.

Heh

]]> By: TallBlackMan http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/10/white-support-for-obama-at-all-time-high/comment-page-1/#comment-89743 TallBlackMan Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:31:25 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=4082#comment-89743 "It remains to be seen if Obama’s polling numbers among whites translate into support within the privacy of the election booth. About one in five voters say they “personally” know someone who will “not vote for Obama because he is black.”<br><br>i can agree w/ the way that statement is worded. i will not vote for obama because hes black. i will vote for him because he's the best of the two options. period. i've been done worse by bothers than i have yt's. but i guess thats because i don't get down w/ yt's. “It remains to be seen if Obama’s polling numbers among whites translate into support within the privacy of the election booth. About one in five voters say they “personally” know someone who will “not vote for Obama because he is black.”

i can agree w/ the way that statement is worded. i will not vote for obama because hes black. i will vote for him because he's the best of the two options. period. i've been done worse by bothers than i have yt's. but i guess thats because i don't get down w/ yt's.

]]> By: TallBlackMan http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/10/white-support-for-obama-at-all-time-high/comment-page-1/#comment-89788 TallBlackMan Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:31:25 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=4082#comment-89788 "It remains to be seen if Obama’s polling numbers among whites translate into support within the privacy of the election booth. About one in five voters say they “personally” know someone who will “not vote for Obama because he is black.”<br><br>i can agree w/ the way that statement is worded. i will not vote for obama because hes black. i will vote for him because he's the best of the two options. period. i've been done worse by bothers than i have yt's. but i guess thats because i don't get down w/ yt's. “It remains to be seen if Obama’s polling numbers among whites translate into support within the privacy of the election booth. About one in five voters say they “personally” know someone who will “not vote for Obama because he is black.”

i can agree w/ the way that statement is worded. i will not vote for obama because hes black. i will vote for him because he's the best of the two options. period. i've been done worse by bothers than i have yt's. but i guess thats because i don't get down w/ yt's.

]]> By: Monie http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/10/white-support-for-obama-at-all-time-high/comment-page-1/#comment-89678 Monie Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:07:01 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=4082#comment-89678 JJP, Here our some great quotes from another transformational leader in world history:<br><br><br>I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality... I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word. <br><br>Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle. And so we must straighten our backs and work for our freedom. A man can't ride you unless your back is bent. <br><br>Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr<br><br><br>Barack Obama knew his quest for presidency was not going to be a cakewalk...and so do we.<br><br>Today, he stands with dignity, grace, poise and strength and is an inspiration to people everywhere.<br><br>keep fightin and believing y'all.....there is still plenty of work to do until this election and there will be plenty more after it is over. JJP, Here our some great quotes from another transformational leader in world history:

I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality… I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word.

Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle. And so we must straighten our backs and work for our freedom. A man can't ride you unless your back is bent.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr

Barack Obama knew his quest for presidency was not going to be a cakewalk…and so do we.

Today, he stands with dignity, grace, poise and strength and is an inspiration to people everywhere.

keep fightin and believing y'all…..there is still plenty of work to do until this election and there will be plenty more after it is over.

]]> By: Monie http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/10/white-support-for-obama-at-all-time-high/comment-page-1/#comment-89789 Monie Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:07:01 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=4082#comment-89789 JJP, Here our some great quotes from another transformational leader in world history:<br><br><br>I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality... I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word. <br><br>Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle. And so we must straighten our backs and work for our freedom. A man can't ride you unless your back is bent. <br><br>Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr<br><br><br>Barack Obama knew his quest for presidency was not going to be a cakewalk...and so do we.<br><br>Today, he stands with dignity, grace, poise and strength and is an inspiration to people everywhere.<br><br>keep fightin and believing y'all.....there is still plenty of work to do until this election and there will be plenty more after it is over. JJP, Here our some great quotes from another transformational leader in world history:

I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality… I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word.

Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle. And so we must straighten our backs and work for our freedom. A man can't ride you unless your back is bent.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr

Barack Obama knew his quest for presidency was not going to be a cakewalk…and so do we.

Today, he stands with dignity, grace, poise and strength and is an inspiration to people everywhere.

keep fightin and believing y'all…..there is still plenty of work to do until this election and there will be plenty more after it is over.

]]> By: MotorCityBadBoy http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/10/white-support-for-obama-at-all-time-high/comment-page-1/#comment-89640 MotorCityBadBoy Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:02:42 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=4082#comment-89640 First to Report!!! Senator Stevens Was found GUILTY!!!! on all counts! I more repub down in the senate. First to Report!!! Senator Stevens Was found GUILTY!!!! on all counts! I more repub down in the senate.

]]> By: MotorCityBadBoy http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/10/white-support-for-obama-at-all-time-high/comment-page-1/#comment-89790 MotorCityBadBoy Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:02:42 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=4082#comment-89790 First to Report!!! Senator Stevens Was found GUILTY!!!! on all counts! 1 more republican down in the senate. First to Report!!! Senator Stevens Was found GUILTY!!!! on all counts! 1 more republican down in the senate.

]]> By: TruthSeeker http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/10/white-support-for-obama-at-all-time-high/comment-page-1/#comment-89622 TruthSeeker Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:32:09 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=4082#comment-89622 Hang in there, belle. We know the "criminals" as Craig calls them, will not go quietly...so we gotta pace ourselves...lol . ;-) Hang in there, belle. We know the “criminals” as Craig calls them, will not go quietly…so we gotta pace ourselves…lol . ;-)

]]> By: TruthSeeker http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/10/white-support-for-obama-at-all-time-high/comment-page-1/#comment-89803 TruthSeeker Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:32:09 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=4082#comment-89803 Hang in there, belle. We know the "criminals" as Craig calls them, will not go quietly...so we gotta pace ourselves...lol . ;-) Hang in there, belle. We know the “criminals” as Craig calls them, will not go quietly…so we gotta pace ourselves…lol . ;-)

]]> By: hal http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/10/white-support-for-obama-at-all-time-high/comment-page-1/#comment-89590 hal Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:50:42 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=4082#comment-89590 We are going to win this. It's so obvious in every way. If Obama were white, would anyone even doubt it at this point? We are going to win this. It's so obvious in every way. If Obama were white, would anyone even doubt it at this point?

]]> By: hal http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/10/white-support-for-obama-at-all-time-high/comment-page-1/#comment-89791 hal Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:50:42 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=4082#comment-89791 We are going to win this. It's so obvious in every way. If Obama were white, would anyone even doubt it at this point? We are going to win this. It's so obvious in every way. If Obama were white, would anyone even doubt it at this point?

]]> By: heartsandflowers http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/10/white-support-for-obama-at-all-time-high/comment-page-1/#comment-89587 heartsandflowers Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:50:03 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=4082#comment-89587 Yeah but it will be Nov 4...then Nov 10 and inching towards Jan and we've got a long (and fruitful but busy) 8 years ahead. Yeah but it will be Nov 4…then Nov 10 and inching towards Jan and we've got a long (and fruitful but busy) 8 years ahead.

]]> By: heartsandflowers http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/10/white-support-for-obama-at-all-time-high/comment-page-1/#comment-89804 heartsandflowers Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:50:03 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=4082#comment-89804 Yeah but it will be Nov 4...then Nov 10 and inching towards Jan and we've got a long (and fruitful but busy) 8 years ahead. Yeah but it will be Nov 4…then Nov 10 and inching towards Jan and we've got a long (and fruitful but busy) 8 years ahead.

]]> By: Intrepidblackman http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/10/white-support-for-obama-at-all-time-high/comment-page-1/#comment-89574 Intrepidblackman Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:21:03 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=4082#comment-89574 NPR's "This American Life" spotlighted the ground game in Pennsylvania this past weekend. Among the things that struck me was working class white men, union folks, going out and making the Obama argument to other working class, union white men. That is change you can believe in. NPR's “This American Life” spotlighted the ground game in Pennsylvania this past weekend. Among the things that struck me was working class white men, union folks, going out and making the Obama argument to other working class, union white men. That is change you can believe in.

]]> By: Intrepidblackman http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/10/white-support-for-obama-at-all-time-high/comment-page-1/#comment-89792 Intrepidblackman Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:21:03 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=4082#comment-89792 NPR's "This American Life" spotlighted the ground game in Pennsylvania this past weekend. Among the things that struck me was working class white men, union folks, going out and making the Obama argument to other working class, union white men. That is change you can believe in. NPR's “This American Life” spotlighted the ground game in Pennsylvania this past weekend. Among the things that struck me was working class white men, union folks, going out and making the Obama argument to other working class, union white men. That is change you can believe in.

]]> By: MotorCityBadBoy http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/10/white-support-for-obama-at-all-time-high/comment-page-1/#comment-89572 MotorCityBadBoy Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:18:45 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=4082#comment-89572 Whites supporting Obama? This can't be true!!! Don't ya'll remember that Barack was "having problems" with rural whites, suburban women, suburban men, households under $50,000, people without college degrees (65% of the pop.) Latinos, Catholics, soccer moms, Jews, independents, Joe six-packs, and every other demographic except blacks? I STILL haven't heard who it is that McCain is having problems with! And he's the one that's LOSING!!! Whites supporting Obama? This can't be true!!! Don't ya'll remember that Barack was “having problems” with rural whites, suburban women, suburban men, households under $50,000, people without college degrees (65% of the pop.) Latinos, Catholics, soccer moms, Jews, independents, Joe six-packs, and every other demographic except blacks? I STILL haven't heard who it is that McCain is having problems with! And he's the one that's LOSING!!!

]]> By: MotorCityBadBoy http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/10/white-support-for-obama-at-all-time-high/comment-page-1/#comment-89793 MotorCityBadBoy Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:18:45 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=4082#comment-89793 Whites supporting Obama? This can't be true!!! Don't ya'll remember that Barack was "having problems" with rural whites, suburban women, suburban men, households under $50,000, people without college degrees (65% of the pop.) Latinos, Catholics, soccer moms, Jews, independents, Joe six-packs, and every other demographic except blacks? I STILL haven't heard who it is that McCain is having problems with! And he's the one that's LOSING!!! Whites supporting Obama? This can't be true!!! Don't ya'll remember that Barack was “having problems” with rural whites, suburban women, suburban men, households under $50,000, people without college degrees (65% of the pop.) Latinos, Catholics, soccer moms, Jews, independents, Joe six-packs, and every other demographic except blacks? I STILL haven't heard who it is that McCain is having problems with! And he's the one that's LOSING!!!

]]> By: Val http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/10/white-support-for-obama-at-all-time-high/comment-page-1/#comment-89487 Val Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:53:39 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=4082#comment-89487 Tariq - trust me we all know just how important this is. <br><br>We will vote in this election. Tariq – trust me we all know just how important this is.

We will vote in this election.

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