Barack At The Apollo
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Barack Obama packed the Apollo Theater in Harlem last night and here are a few quotes from his speech:
“Telling the American people what we think they want to hear instead of what they need to hear just won’t do” in this election, Obama said at the historic theater, just down the street from Bill Clinton’s office.
“I’m not running because I’m trying to fulfill some long-held plans. I’m not running because I somehow think this is owed to me. I never expected to be here. Avoiding answering tough questions because we’re worried they might not be popular just won’t do. Poll-testing positions because we’re worried about what Mitt [Romney] or Rudy [Giuliani] might say about this just won’t do.”
While Obama never mentioned Clinton by name, comic Chris Rock – who introduced the senator – scored laughs by saying people in the crowd who backed Clinton would be “real embarrassed” if she lost.
“You’d say, ‘I [backed] that white lady! What was I thinking?’ “
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Cornel West has got to know that that look is not hot…
lmao
1st!!!
Barack Obama… Yes…Who said the Clinton’s were for Black folks…You can visit our churches, have an office in Harlem and kiss all the black babies you want Hilary DOESN’T SPEAK FOR THIS BLACK WOMAN…
Bossip don’t call another black person a coon. I don’t know if you are old rednecks who take pictures of black people to get us to read this $hit, but YOU WILL RESPECT THE BLACK COMMUNITY. I don’t give a damn what Taye Diggs said or was wearing do NOT call another black person a coon- you all sound like dum a$$ BIGOTS form the 1960’s.
Don’t make me single handedly shut this $hit down, I don’t give a fuh if this is a blog.
not that he is focusing on being “hot”. but he makes me giggle.
well 2nd! anyways, dis some historic *****!! i hope everyone goes out and VOTE!!!
he’s gonna be **********inated. Obama’s for real.
I wonder what caused Cornel to change his opinion? Mmmmm….
@ Stay SMH,
did you see that black and white picture of him at Harvard, from the 70s, that’s been p*****ed around? when he was rocking that fyre ‘fro? That needs to come back. Homie looked goooooooood back in the day. Obama has presence. and Michelle is all that.
@ catfish
what? what happened with Cornell before? do tell, man.
ISSMH
u don’t go for that nerdy bill collecter, I haven’t had a haircut in decades look??
Love OBAMA! History in the making people! Reminds me of how my mother taught us to go to school, make something of yourself and you can be anything you want!!!! CHANGE you can believe in!
Chris Rock said it right and that person saying that Hillary can go on kissing black babies all she wants..she definately not getting ma vote either..i am tired of being manipulated by these white folks that think acting like they like u just to get ur vote is gonna do it for me…HELLLLL NOOOOOOOOO….if Obama wasn’t qualified,that would be another story..he is a black intelligent man….BLACK PEOPLE KILL ME WHEN THEY WOULDN’T GIVE RESPECT WHERE IT’S DUE…WHERE’S PUFFY THIS TIME AROUND WITH THE “VOTE OR DIE ” SLOGAN…WHY AREN’T THEY SUPPORTING THIS MAN?ARE THEY JELOUS OR IS IT ANOTHER BLACK PEOPLE DON’T SUPPORT THEIR OWN SYNDROME? WHAT A DISGRACE TO OUR OWN…and i am not saying vite cos the man is balck.,…i am saying vite for him cos he is black and he is qualified..very intelligent…BLACK PEOPLE LOOK STUPID BACKING UP THESE OTHER WHITE CANDIDATES WHO AREN’T EVEN QUALIFIED…u know what………SMH
Cornel West is an Intelectual wizzard which would make him seem odd to most people. Obama is the man and I wish him the best
Seriously y’all we have got to do better. There is a black genocide going on in this country and we have got to stop it before it’s too late.
did anybody see barack doing the two step on ellen. it was so cute. he’s got my vote! (no, not just because of his dancing).
Damn, was this televised? I didn’t even know he was going to be there. I want to see it.
If you are voting for Barack, why?
Everybody know Cornel is married to Becky???????!!!!!!
Thank you Shasta! My thoughts exactly. I was appalled to see that bossip would call Taye Diggs a coon. It’s not funny in any way, shape or form.
PLEASE GOD LET OBAMA WIN IN ‘08
@ Makeme*****
Don’t you the paid Puffy to start that slogan to get black folks to vote. Everytime you see someone backing a candidate it’s because they got $ to do so. So if Barack wants Puffy he better cough up the dough. Sad but very true.
***** chris “i-wish-i-was-eddie-murphy-because-i’m-not-funny” rock and obama. hillary clinton IS going to be the next president of the united states. i hope you all realize that.
For those who support Obama
How do you feel about his position on abortion?
@ And
That’s why I won’t vote for him. I’m PRO-LIFE.
***** chris “i-wish-i-was-eddie-murphy-because-i’m-not-funny” rock and obama. hillary clinton IS going to be the next president of the united states. i hope you all realize that.
^^^Your exactly who chris rock is talking about when he said “Damn why did I vote for the white lady!” lol
Those who are black and that support Hillary refuse to look at Barack and his agenda not just for Black people but for America. His views on our judicial system and the inequalities that lies within in it should hands down put him #1 on your list. Not to mention his views on education in our urban communities and holding our “Black Parents” responsible for how there kids are raised. Barack is the Candidate of choice and if you just studied him a little more you would agree and change your mind. Hillary & Bill have gotten our vote on false claims of being #1 the first black president and also for black communities. Well news flash people our problems didnt start 7 years ago when bush was in office. They have always been there especially when Bill Clinton was in office. The one thing Bill Clinton did was make us aware that we do have a voice in electing our president. And we also learned about broken promises. Why are you all getting fooled by the same political tricks?
Black Man
@ And
That’s why I won’t vote for him. I’m PRO-LIFE.
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I’m having a hard time with it b/c I really like his ideas and where he wants to take this country. “Although black women constitute only 6% of the population, they comprise 36% of the abortion industry’s clientele” Abortion has killed more black people in a year than the KKK has total.
I am voting for Obama if he is the Democaratic nominee because he represents my core values as an American. I can appreciate his intellect and beleive that he can push this country forward into a post civil rights political era. I believe that if we came together on a common belief that we all have a stake in this country’s future, we can squash all the ignorance and bu@$**t goes on with our citizens. (BTW, I am a black educated female).
If anybody is following the Natalie Holloway story the three boys that may be charged with her murder may spend MAXIMUN 15 years in jai. Mychael Bail was going to spend 22 years for a fight. Does anyone else see a problem with this?
“There is more than a two-fold greater risk that an African American who killed a white person will be executed than there is for a white person who killed a non-white victim.”
@Happy_Chick
So you are pro-choice?
Plus, we do not need Bill and Hillary back in the White Hosue with all of their foolishness. The man brought on impeachement hearings, people in his social circle were committing suicide, Clinton slept on the Rwanda genocide, NAFTA is killing the middle cl***** here in America. WE had better remember what the Clinton years werer really about. Its not about entertainment, its about effective leadership that push this country into a progessive nation. Bill and Hillary were the best things to happen to the GOP. He helped to galvanize their ranks becasue of his failures.
For those of you who said they are pro-life…I hope you oppose the death penalty, b/c if not you are a bunch of hyprocrates. Yea they are a bunch of murderers, but it’s still killing, so don’t give me that pro-life crap and not oppose the death penalty. Look we need to get a black man in office to set an example to our black youth that thee are other tpes of black men who make it besides rappers and entertainers, and thugs. I’s time for black people to come up and take our throne on this planet.
@And…
I do not give my opinion on wedge issues like abortion when we have black children getting gunned down on the streets and in theirs homes everyday. Using abortion as a litmus test of whether a candidate would be an effective leader for America is so 1980’s. ABortion is solow on my priorities when our educatinal system is literally falling apart. We have to grow in our political dialogue….
@C-Red
I completely agre with you but I do see a problem with your theology. There are plenty of black men that our youth and look to for example but they don’t. So don’t say that Ohama needs to be president to set an example for our youth b/c they have plenty, they just choose to ignore them. What we need to remember is America was built from our free labor. We are the epitome of the American dream. To come from nothing and through oppression, we still make our way. It is time to stop making our way and take our way. Big business get paid more to incarcerate us than to educate us.
@Happy_Chick
It was just a question sweetheart. If abortion isn’t something you really care about that’s fine. No need for short words.
I don’t see all of this as being intertwinded. Black people are dying daily. Whether it be from guns, drugs, abortion, HIV/AIDS, or capital punishment. We are still leading the pack in all of these areas. If someone is truly trying to help the people they should care about all the people in every facet.
correction
I do see…
*damn so many typos*
@ Bird
That’s what everyone I know is saying. Where was the information on wbls, hot97, Bossip, Mediatakeout, BET, different media outlets. Maybe I missed all the televised information letting us know he was speaking in Harlem.
Barack Obama… Yes…Who said the Clinton’s were for Black folks…You can visit our churches, have an office in Harlem and kiss all the black babies you want Hilary DOESN’T SPEAK FOR THIS BLACK WOMAN…
I AGREE!!!!!!!!!!!
@ Happy Chick
Just wait til Obama’s in office (IF he gets elected) and I guarantee there will be issues that will continue to affect the black community and there will be promises that will not be fullfilled…do you wanna know why? Because before Obama can p***** any kinds of bills they have to go through Congress…thats right, it has to be approved by a bunch of old white people that may/or may not be prejudice. So all your theories about what Obama could do for the community are just that…theories. Don’t get me wrong I have nothing against Obama personally, because I think he is not only incredibly handsome, but articulate and intelligent. However, I’m a realist and the Amerikkkan Congress will NEVER let any bills p***** that will uplift or benefit black people…I’m sorry, but it’s the truth.
Another thing that is soo discouraging is the number of blacks that aren’t even going to vote or aren’t even registered to vote. They could care less about the presidency b/c some really don’t see how important it is.
@ I stay SMH I don’t think he is concerned with looking Hot. The man is brillant.
I love the fact that Obama is being truthfull about his past. All other politicians lie and then things come back to bite them in the *****. I love Barack but that does not mean I am going to vote him because unfortunately it is still a polical game to be played. However, if more politicans were like him we ALL will be much better off.
Barack seems like the type of person who will actually listen to what the majority of the people want. And do what is right for the American people. Unlike Bush
We work at the fringes until we can form a coalition with other minoritues and push issue that benefit us.
Very soon a Black/Latino will actually be elected. Sadly Obama will not.
A candidate who is Black with a latin surname already has a third of the electorate and 15 years from now will have 40 – 50 percecnt if we vote.
Nov 30, 2007 – 10:59 am Happy_Chick
@And…
I do not give my opinion on wedge issues like abortion when we have black children getting gunned down on the streets and in theirs homes everyday. Using abortion as a litmus test of whether a candidate would be an effective leader for America is so 1980’s. ABortion is solow on my priorities when our educatinal system is literally falling apart. We have to grow in our political dialogue….
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well said.
as far as the whole abortion issue is concernced, things should remain the same..Pro-choice. That is real simple, if you oppose abortion….then don’t get one!!! join organizations that encourage young people to abstain or explore adotion. But don’t take away from my right to CHOOSE for myself.
I just love that man. Barack in 08!
to and and anyone else who isn’t going to back obama b/c he is pro-choice and/or they are pro-life: deciding which candidate to choose based on one aspect of their campaign is not a good way to decide in my opinion. even if he was pro-life, i honestly don’t believe that abortion will ever be outlawed in this country. look at bush: he is pro-life and has had 8 years yet the laws remain essentially the same mainly b/c those types of decisions are not in the president’s hands. while i’m pro-choice, i respect your stance but hope that you won’t take your vote away from obama because of this one thing.
Barack Obama… Yes…Who said the Clinton’s were for Black folks…You can visit our churches, have an office in Harlem and kiss all the black babies you want Hilary DOESN’T SPEAK FOR THIS BLACK WOMAN…
^^^ Well said!
Obama/Clinton debate is null and void……The general public does not decide the presidency…The electoral college does…
@ I think
But don’t take away from my right to CHOOSE for myself.
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co-sign
If people really want to support Barack like they claim then sign up to his campaign website and get on his email list. Put your money where your mouth is and come out your pockets and help him win. Then you’ll know when he is having speaking engagements. You can’t sit around and wait for the media to tell you vital information, if it means that much to you be a little proactive.
What a pathetic bunch. Y’all are going to just be stuck in this matrix until they just totally bust your *****. You all need to Google “Bush and Marshall Law” and read. When they start the war with Iran, which will be before the election, all hell is going to break loose. Hilary and Barack support it.
WAKE UP!!!!!!!!
One lasting impact Obama may have on youth–black youth in particular–is that he makes it “cool” to be “smart”. You can smart and cool…what a revelation.
me
to and and anyone else who isn’t going to back obama b/c he is pro-choice and/or they are pro-life: deciding which candidate to choose based on one aspect of their campaign is not a good way to decide in my opinion. even if he was pro-life, i honestly don’t believe that abortion will ever be outlawed in this country. look at bush: he is pro-life and has had 8 years yet the laws remain essentially the same mainly b/c those types of decisions are not in the president’s hands. while i’m pro-choice, i respect your stance but hope that you won’t take your vote away from obama because of this one thing.
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People need to stop *****umming and I’m going to show you why:
1. I never said I wasn’t going to back Obama.
Nov 30, 2007 – 10:48 am
AND…
I’m having a hard time with it b/c I really like his ideas and where he wants to take this country.
2. Never are you going to agree with 100% of what someone says. I would not dare not vote for someone b/c of one thing but I look at the entire picture. I will not focus on one thing more than anything else b/c it is all valid and important.
3. I never said I was pro-life or pro-choice. (if I did prove me wrong. Copy and Paste the thread)
4. The president being pro-life or pro-choice doesn’t not directly affect the overturn of Roe vs Wade but the president will decide on who is appointed to the Supreme Court. They decide on this and if a pro-life president get pro-life supreme court justices appointed then it will be overturned.
Please stop and read before you type something about me b/c I am very carefully word what I say so don’t try to insinuate or twist my words.
I think
as far as the whole abortion issue is concernced, things should remain the same..Pro-choice. That is real simple, if you oppose abortion….then don’t get one!!! join organizations that encourage young people to abstain or explore adotion. But don’t take away from my right to CHOOSE for myself.
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I completely agree with you. Although I would never have an abortion I can not justify saying no woman has the right to. Some questions that come to mind if it is overturned are:
1. If a woman gets pregnant and tries to abort anyway what will be the legal punishment?
2. Will abortion doctors be punished?
3. Underground abortions will happen regardless so to what means will the law go to if a woman is suspected of having an abortion (i.e. giving every woman an unconsented exam)?
@NV
If people really want to support Barack like they claim then sign up to his campaign website and get on his email list. Put your money where your mouth is and come out your pockets and help him win. Then you’ll know when he is having speaking engagements. You can’t sit around and wait for the media to tell you vital information, if it means that much to you be a little proactive.
WELL SAID!!!! ^10
If people really want to support Barack like they claim then sign up to his campaign website and get on his email list. Put your money where your mouth is and come out your pockets and help him win. Then you’ll know when he is having speaking engagements. You can’t sit around and wait for the media to tell you vital information, if it means that much to you be a little proactive.
@NV
If people really want to support Barack like they claim then sign up to his campaign website and get on his email list. Put your money where your mouth is and come out your pockets and help him win. Then you’ll know when he is having speaking engagements. You can’t sit around and wait for the media to tell you vital information, if it means that much to you be a little proactive.
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WELL SAID!!!
@ I think……. I totally agree.
Most of the time it’s the male politicians and a few old crazy women that are pro-life. They don’t have to ever make that decision, so they want to take away a women’s rights to choose. I don’t condone abortions in any type of way, but women should be able to make that choice for themselves, and not have a man (who doesn’t have a uterus) make that decision for us. There may be cir*****stances, in certain women’s opinion, that a child does not need to be born into (rape, HIV infection, extreme poverty, drug addiction, etc.) The government already does not want to try to help any of these Black women with all these children, so it may in their own best interest to abort a pregnancy.But we have to answer to God ourselves for our transgressions, God gives us free will to make our own choices and the governement should not have the power to take that away (in this situation).
But Obama, in my opinion is a great, intelligent, down-to-earth, unheard of honest man. He is what America needs. For the person who says that nothing will change in Black communities b/c of congress, how lame are you? Congress and the Senate are majority democratic. Of course there’s not going to be legislation that says “THIS IS TO HELP AFRICAN AMERICANS”. The legislation will help conditions in which Blacks (among other races in poverty) are living in. OBAMA in ‘08!!!
Do yall honestly think Barak could win the presidency? There are some low down, backwoods, dirt-floor, peckerwood crack-rs who don’t want him to make it. Look at what happened to Dr. King, Brother Malcolm, and Medgar Evers. Times have changed, but those trailer-rat, hick-a-billy, slack-***** Jethroes haven’t changed a bit!
@OakCliffChick
Well said^^^
TO BE HONEST AND NOT TO OFFEND ANYONE, WHO EVER READS THIS SITE HAS NO DECISION ON WHO BECOMES OUR NEXT PRESIDENT. THE VAST MAJORITY OF YOU ALL ARE PROBABLY AT SOME DESK JOB WORKING FOR SOMEONE. IN THE CREATION OF THIS COUNTRY YOU ARE NOT COUNTED. ITS NOT A BLACK OR WHITE THING BUT A CL***** ISSUE. YOU HAVE NO REAL KNOWLEDGE OF ANY REAL ISSUE THAT GOES ON WITHIN OUR COUNTRY. THATS WHY WE FLOOD YOUR SITES WITH BEYONCE AND BARACK TO DISTRACT YOU FROM THE BIG PICTURE. YOU PEOPLE ONLY READ HEADLINES, AND I *****UME THIS BECAUSE YOU ARE ON BOSSIP. NONE OF YOU WITH ANY REAL SENSE WILL COME TO A SITE OF THIS NATURE TO DISCUSS POLITICS AND IF YOU DO YOU DONT HAVE THE SENSE TO SEE WHAT IS NEEDED IN THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. NO IMPORTANT ISSUES ARE DISCUSSED IN THE TYPE OF ENVIRONMENT SO IF YOU SURROUND YOURSELF AROUND THIS TYPE OF MEDIA, YOU DEFINATLY NOT SMART ENOUGH TO PICK OUR NEXT PRESIDENT.
PS: Damn, Cornell is looking kind of “gamey” there!
@chapter9
As long as I am an American citizen at least 18 years of age and don’t have a criminal record I do have decision on who becomes our next president. Sorry, to be honest and not to offend you.
I hope you idiots are Googleing and reading, AND NOT JUST THE HEADLINES!
YEA THATS WHAT WE TELL YOU
People, we need to first stop thinking that one man is going to stop the high rates of abortion, black on black crimes, our failing education system, etc. WE as a people need to get sick and tired and being sick and tired!
-WE need to start being a role model for our own children and not want some celebrity to do it. Whenever I decide to have children, I want to be a good example for my kids and not have them look to others for that example.
-Black people need to stop particpating in behaviors that cause HIV/AIDS- Rap it up, don’t lie to your partner, get tested, etc.
-Black people need to start being more invovled with their children’s education- Go to school board meetings to see what they are talking about.
-Go to community meetings and have a voice on what happens in your communtiy instead having others that do not even live in your community to make decisions for you.
-VOTE, VOTE, VOTE, VOTE, and not just for the person you like the most but the person that has your best interest at heart, who has the same values/morals & prin*****ls as you.
-People when we point the fingers at our own selves then we can began to start making changes instead of waiting for someone to come and save us..
I have read all of the comments so far, read: up until 12:42 pm, and I must say,I am impressed with the ideas/comments given: the range, contradictions, etc. I say, keep it all up, b/c frankly, to other nations, we’re seen as not really caring one way or the other about our government, people,etc. so the fact that we’re even dialoguing is peace with me. chapter 9, I feel ya however, you’re on this site as well so (shrugging shoulders)… love.
@ OakCliffChick
“…For the person who says that nothing will change in Black communities b/c of congress, how lame are you? Congress and the Senate are majority democratic. Of course there’s not going to be legislation that says “THIS IS TO HELP AFRICAN AMERICANS”. The legislation will help conditions in which Blacks (among other races in poverty) are living in. OBAMA in ‘08!!!”
If you really believe that, then you I’ve got a farm to sell you…lol…do you honestly believe that just because the house primarily democrat that they’ll all just agree w/ whatever he proposes? R u serious?? LOL…okay whatevr…
@Delta Diva and adifferentpath
Agree and cosign.
FOR THE FOOLS THAT SAY THAT THEY AREN’T GOING TO VOTE FOR HIM COS THEY DON’T THINK HE IS GONNA WIN…WELL FOOLS IF YOUR VOTE AIN’T IN HIS BALLOT BOX,HOW THE HELL WOULD U EXPECT HIM TO WIN…YOUR VOTE COUNTS..SO GET ON THERE AND VOTE FOR HIM..DON’T BE PATHETIC AND LAZY…I’M TIRED OF IGNANT’ PEOPLE…SMH
My vote is for Obama – he can’t do any worse than what’s already been done and unlike the other candidates, he’s expressed an interest in talking to some of these controversial, radical world and leaders. I’m no rocket scientist, but when grown men/women are strapping bombs to their bodies for their beliefs, regardless of what our media is telling us, these are the actions of people who are desperate. I definitely don’t agree with what they do, but our history gives me a broader sense of where their anger and hatred is rooted. Alot of these suicide bombers are the sons and daughters of people who were victims of America’s historical greed and aggression (via m***** medical trials, nuclear testing, the pillaging of oil, etc.) – their children have come to roost. I LOVE my country and I am blessed to live here, but it’s time we lost our thug/bully mentality and I think Obama’s a step in that direction.
As for M*****a’ Bossip, I’m with Shasta. Whoever “M*****a’ is – they too far. Calling black folk “coon?” That’s offensive and just plain stupid. But then again, M*****a’ can’t spell half the time or form a decent sentence so whoever M*****a’ is, they need to re-enroll in that phonics cl*****.
@Delta Diva
You are sooo right. Before we were freed, given the right to vote, intergrated, and affirmative action was implemented we weren’t in the condition we are in today. We didn’t do this stuff b/c we didn’t want to do it. We didn’t need someone to tell us you shouldn’t do that or let me help you cuz we wanted to help ourselves.
adifferentpath
I AM ON HERE DO RESEARCH ON THE NEGROID PERSUASION.
sometimes, you have to vote black to show that numbers count and this brother will certainly have my vote – just to say that a black men ran [successfully] as a candidate and possibly win, wow, our brothers in africa would be so proud to see us accomplish what they’ve been charged with for many years
Don’t be fooled and don’t get caught up – they (the GOP) are trying to make this new wedge issue for 2008. Remember the fear over gay marriage? All bull***** to get scared Christian conversatives to the polls.
Rowe v Wade will never be overturned and abortions will remain legal in the US. It’s as simple as that. Women will not stand for losing there ability to choose their own reproductive rights and control over their own bodies. As Blacks would not tolerate returning to Jim Crowe! No one is going back to the 60’s!
I support OBAMA politically and financially, because his candidacy represents the vision and hope I have for America and politics. Maybe OBAMA can build bridge to resolve some of the issues. He damn sure deserved the opportunity. With Hillary, i know there will be more of the same- corruption, false promises and polarization. Also, I’ve had enough of the red v. blue debate. *****, I’m Black and for me what effects Black people matters more that left or right!
Again, let Hillary kiss all the chocolate babies she wants – she does and will not represent me!!!
with right fist raised in the air
“I Don’t feel no ways tired!”
Remember me? I’m the First Black President.
I did not inhale. I did not have relations with that woman
@ Black Man
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@ And
That’s why I won’t vote for him. I’m PRO-LIFE.
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I’m having a hard time with it b/c I really like his ideas and where he wants to take this country. “Although black women constitute only 6% of the population, they comprise 36% of the abortion industry’s clientele” Abortion has killed more black people in a year than the KKK has total.
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Yeah, I heard this before. I know people who voted for Bush because he dedicated himself to making a change with ABORTIONS…Well, you see where that has gone since being elected, and re-elected….NO WHERE!
The next president to come into office will not have a major effect on ABORTIONS either.
We have so many problems in Black America. Having unwanted babies is a problem as is…Think of the problem it would be if you didn’t have a right to choose…
Love Obama! I like Cornell ’s look it is hot. In a mad scientist way!
WHY PEEPS WITH JACKED UP TEEFS ALWAYS GOT THEIR MOUTHS OPEN??
CHapter 9 Get off of it!
I don’t know why black ppl are so in love with Bill Clinton. He cut social programs & funding for poor kids to be able to go to college. Black kids will stand in line at midnight waiting for the lastest Jordans to go on sale, but won’t go to vote.
Still Stuck on that vote stuff? Just a bunch of cattle going to slaughter.
Jesus Take the Wheel!
Hillary believes that an annual income of 97,000 is middle cl*****. The median income for blacks in America is approx 35,000. Only 6% of the population makes more than 97,000 annually. She doesnt know the people whose votes she is lobbying for.
Welcome Chapter 9 to Cyber*****e…but since you’re in it and YOU made the argument regarding the validity of this site (my words), your research may be flawed. Question: What book are you a chapter in? Anyhoo, @ AND, I feel ya and Delta Diva as well as Thug P*****ion (your name makes me giggle). Don’t get caught up in the Matrix kiddies. Keep a health amount of skepticism (a la Angel_Minded) at the same time put your vote in the ring in order to be counted (or not – Florida, Ohio) and be able to take the by any means necessary steps when the call is given. Fine As Wine, that pic is ….wow. My question to you is why do folks with stinky breath never want take a mint(hint)? ha ha
@ Bronx Brawler
I think that at the time when Bill was in office, it was refreshing for the people…He did do a lot for the America people.
As far as education, I’m so tired of ppl saying that such and such cut out moeny so kids can’t go to college. That’s just an excuse to not want to work hard. And before anyone says anything, I am a first generation college GRADUATE!!! I went out to find money for school and I didn’t wait for someone to point me in the right direction.
Black people have to get in their mind that they want to succeed(?) and go out and be proactive instead of inactive. Anybody no matter the background can get moeny for college, I did and I know plenty of other BLACK students that did.
I also agree that some blacks care more about fashion than voting but who is really the blame for that…
Shawn08
Oops @ Shawn08
I agree with your statement that abortion will not change, it’s been around for years, people will continue to do it. I feel that it’s a woman’s choice-sometimes we don’t always know what someone’s reasoning on why they do it but that’s not my concern.
-I am more concern with the state of black people and if we don’t change some things it could mean the demise of our race.
@ Kdogg
That is a shame if she doesn’t know that…95,000 would be a dream to some, most of the ppl don’t make that much : teachers, blue collar workers,nurses, journalists, and even some family practice doctors don’t make that much.
@Shawn08 and ThugP*****ion in OC
I feel you. It’s tough.
@Delta Diva
As far as education, I’m so tired of ppl saying that such and such cut out moeny so kids can’t go to college. That’s just an excuse to not want to work hard. And before anyone says anything, I am a first generation college GRADUATE!!! I went out to find money for school and I didn’t wait for someone to point me in the right direction.
I feel you on this one. If some black people put the same amount of hustle, drive, energy, and determination into education as they did on trying to get booty, getting nice clothes, playing video games, selling drugs, and clubbing we would be on point. I had to find my money for college too and still have to work two jobs to support myself.
@ Delta Diva, some of our priorities are whack. correct.
Democracy is an illusion!!!!
Obama is late and Hilary is over! I’m voting John Edwards!
Collaboration**
I also want to say that i am happy to see everybody voicing their opinions on this matter. Keep it up…post like this should be the ones with the most comments. ANd I forgot who said it but I TOO am wondering where Diddy is with the Vote or Die campaign this time around!
@ AND…
Going to college is not easy especially if you have to work… I did in undergrad and i used to envy those who had the moeny to pay for school but they just played around and end up dropping out… Good for you though cause graduating is a great accomplishment!!!!! Good luck in all your endeavors.Stay Strong and work hard.
@adifferentpath
Yep…..they are
It appears that all the canidates for President are bashing each other instead of what they want to do for this country to get out of the turmoil that were in!!
I am not rich and I work hard, you have to point your kids in the right direction and in encourage them to attend college. My son is going because he wants to play sports so I know I have to save and sacafice for my son.But i also have to teach him that just because he’s great in sports does not guarantee him a job, so stay good in your studies. College is not for everyone, and it is very expensive, but it can be done if you really work hard and let your kids appreciate oppotunities that some don’t get!!
@Fiddy
I commend you on your efforts and agree that college is not for everyone so pushing on our kids is not the way. They have to find something they are p*****ionate about and know that in order to survive you always have to have a plan B.
@Fiddy
I agree with AND… that it is very good that you are encouraging your child to do other things, yep coolege is not for everyone and it can break your pockets but its good for a child to know they have other options. Good luck!
Dr. West is the TRUTH and his speech was excellent at the event. I love his mad/dapper professor look!
I personally prefer that Puffy’s bull***** Vote or Die and the rest of hip hop stay away from the Obama campaign. That’s right, I said it. Obama’s campaign does not need the distraction of buffoonery and criminality.
Cornell…the REAL Mr. West.
AND…:
I agree with your stance about Black people establishing priorities and sticking to them. It really saddened me when Black folks would complain about placing $20 in a church collection plate, but when the new Jordans came out, they’d gladly give MJ and Nike $150 plus tax.
We will chase a hot pair of sneakers or a new bag, but how many of us notice the lack of libraries, banks, grocery stores, and sit down restaurants in our communities? Is everything a franchise or are there small businesses in our areas that specialize in something other than doing hair or nails? Do we own the businesses and the homes in the areas we are most present or are we leasing or renting?
The median income for individuals in the U.S. is around $43-45k. If that includes a two parent household or married couple then Hilary isn’t off. What Hilary’s privileged self fails to realize is that she needs to factor 2.5 children into that (2.5 sounds silly, but I can’t change statistics). If a person has a mortgage or rent, as most folks do, car payments, insurance, etc., then how is that middle cl*****?
The first thing Republicans try to do is control the government yet avoid paying taxes. College tuition is raised in the public state run schools, senior benefits and social security are manipulated, the right to life is brought into question and they attempt to overturn Roe v. Wade. Where are minorities factored into the equation? We’re not. The impoverished areas stay as they are or they get worse. The Repubs will “reform” welfare, but white people are the ones who benefit from it.
If I had to vote tomorrow, I would reluctantly vote for Hilary, based primarily on Bill’s 2 terms, her legal background and her experience in politics. I am not going to declare Barack Obama as defeated by any means, but I firmly believe that if he was voted into the Oval Office, he’d be **********inated before his term was completed. If they did it to JFK, they would so it to Obama. He will be ready in due time, but the country as a whole is not ready.
Our government is white, male, and older. Hilary is 60, white and female. The establishment would give her hell, but she has thick skin. They dragged Bill through the mud. She would make a spa day out of some ***** like that. Lol
To And. . .
Aruba is a different country.
Are you all aware that most of the world’s leaders look like Mr. Obama. He is in the majority on what the world looks like.
Most of the world like maybe three quarters is look like I look, brown skin. This man is so intelligent. He is the real deal. He is the typical black person in America when dealing with caucasions. They always always under estimate what we can do.
Neither Mr/Mrs. Clinton saw him a threat. They though it was going to John Edwards or Joe Biden that was going to give her a race. They underestimated this brother.
I would recommend everyone go and hear him speak at one of his functions. This brother is the truth.
Nope, I tried, but he still aint sayin nothin new. I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again. Obama is just a run of the mill politician. Yes, he has achieved alot and he is black, but what does that mean? He’s a distraction….bringing nothing new to the table except for the fact that he has gotten this far as a presidential candidate. He’s already made history getting this far. Obama seems like a cool man, so let him be just that…a cool accomplished black man. The people need fresh new ideas for these complex issues going on in the world today. I’ve heard alot of Obama and he’s just not bringing the presidential “A” game. In my honest opinion. No direspect to the people on here who’s really feelin this cat.
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**When I state white people will benefit from welfare “reform,” I meant they benefit from welfare period. White people try to make Black people out to be the majority when it comes to the receipt of public *****istance, but they are the ones collecting the most money for making babies, being unemployed, etc. White people and their false work comp claims are the reason why worker’s comp is almost not worth collecting in California. You’d be better off on disability, and that’s only if you have disability insurance.
Swami,
Don’t feed us poison. We are ready! JFK was *****asinated almost 1/2 a century ago. Someone tried to kill Reagan- what’s your point?
The best way to make a decision is to do what you would if fear was not an issue.
Obama ‘08
There is a guy with a bomb strapped to himself in Hillary’s NH headquarters. They are all targets.
Prayers to her people.
Kdogg
Hillary believes that an annual income of 97,000 is middle cl*****. The median income for blacks in America is approx 35,000. Only 6% of the population makes more than 97,000 annually. She doesnt know the people whose votes she is lobbying for.
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actually, yes she does. Hillary said that those people are those she’s representing — and she heard a lot of ‘right ons’ and ‘high fives’ from folks living out in NYC and San Francisco and Los Angeles…. the limo libs. The Democrats have taken the black vote for granted for far, far too long. What incenses me is anyone who says that Obamais all that, but it’s not enough. What’s a man have to do (besides be white) to get black people to vote for him? What’s even wilder is the number of people who say they really like what Obama had to say — like Sharpton did at that breakfast him and Obama had yesterday, and folks who came out of the Apollo are reported to have said — but they also say that *they are undecided about whether or not to vote for him*.
To me, that means they’re not going to vote for him, but for whatever reason they’re afraid to say they’re not going to support him. They’d have to back up themselves about why they’re willing to say so many nice things about him, but that it’s not enough.
We are our worst enemies. We are afraid.
As for people not voting for him because he’s pro-life — well, damn, I never knew there were so many black republicans. Where y’all been at? and don’t tell me y’all are democrats, because Democrats (as a party) are pro-choice. I am also pro-life… but I am also pro-abortion. I recognize the genocide abortion is for what it is, but I also recognize that banning abortion will not solve the problems of the black community. We need to get our ***** together, and that means being more responsible with ourselves sexually. We have a crisis. That crisis needs to be nipped in the bud before abortion becomes a question in a family’s life. OBAMA is the one who first took HIV and the STD crisis to black ministers. He was well received. Other democrats and republicans can take ministers’ money; but Obama is willing to tell those same ministers things they might not want to hear.
@ Swami
I fear some of the same things.
@correct
What?
@Nita
You can’t be pro-life and pro-abortion.
‘Swami’
PREACH! -LOL
sitfu
Obama seems like a cool man, so let him be just that…a cool accomplished black man. The people need fresh new ideas for these complex issues going on in the world today.
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What does it take? if he’s such a cool man, a cool accomplished black man, why not support him? what is so wrong with supporting him?
and who *is* bringing fresh ideas, if not him? who isn’t a run of the mill politician worth supporting?
Does a black man have to be Christ Jesus himself, perfect and without fault? or would Christ’s hair of wool and feet of br***** having self get dismissed, himself?
What if Obama is bringing those fresh ideas? His presence is a fresh idea. I was not into the Obama campaign, but I’m starting to see something there. Yesterday, many people brought up about how Jesse’ run for president was always tainted by his being an activist with a specific agenda first and foremost. I never thought of it that way, until yesterday, and I realized there’s something to that. It goes with being president of everyone instead of just some. Obama is not playing the game as it’s normally played. Other candidates talk ***** about no mudslinging — Obama walks the walk. I’ve seen so-called progressives puke themselves when they realized Obama was *serious* about being ‘big tent’ and reaching out to all sides of the aisle, listening, being inclusive. They thought he was bull*****ting; they’re afraid of what inclusiveness and listening and reaching out actually means, even while they accuse republicans of being the only ones to pull the ‘bipartisan means do whate we want’ game.
Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton announces to a group of black ministers that she would consider giving republican Colin Powell a post in her cabinet. *****, please. Panderer. She’s only comfortable first making that bombshell announcement in front of black ministers? yeah, whatever. And she doesn’t have to live by it, she just has to throw it out there… like Paris Hilton throwing out there that she will go to Rwanda and build halfway homes for stateside female prisoners; but then bails, and takes her ***** to Communist, political-prisoner-harming China for photo ops.
Meanwhile, Obama’s bombshells includes things like recognizing gay civil unions federally, instead of leaving it state by state. In politics, that’s like telling the whipmaster ‘bring it on’.
AND…
@Nita
You can’t be pro-life and pro-abortion.
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Sure I can. I believe life begins at conception. I also believe that you can’t bar people from doing what they’re going to do. Abortion is as old as pregnancy is. The only way to make abortion unnecessary is to mandate a form of sterilization (ie Depo Provera, male and female version) for everybody. We can’t even get people to take the new cervical cancer/HPV vaccine, though.
Just as women have always sought ways to prevent pregnancy, women have also always sought ways to terminate pregnancies which had already begun. I believe abortion should be kept legal and safe. I believe ways should be found so that abortion presents the least amount of trauma to the mother killing her child, and to the child about to die itself. I am against partial birth abortions; once you’re at that point, you might as well have the kid. Leading from that, I wish the foster care system was better, I don’t know how that can be fixed. No one is talking about that, or about how many black children are mislabeled as ‘problems’ while bad foster parents collect tens of thousands a month in government checks for disabilities which may or may not really exist. I also am clueless as to how to get more people to enjoy safer sex, instead of fatalistic and animal-ignorant ‘it feels better without a condom’ sex. How may that be done, particularly when sex is more than pleasure, it’s an affirmation of self-worth among folks who may feel worthless?
@Nita
If that’s how you cl*****ify yourself that’s fine but in my book either you are or you aren’t. To me you are pro-choice. I agree with you can’t bar ppl from doing what they are going to do. No law does. What makes you think the children are being ‘mislabeled’? I know a family who has foster children. They get about 1,300 a month for one child not “tens of thousands a month”. Check your resources.
I 100% agree with Nita…You can be pro-life and pro-abortion!!!!
Barack Obama got my vote because he is a bright, honest, by todays standards of politicians really honest !! Not to mention he has prepared himself for this momment !! It`s time people please elect this young leader !!! Barack in 08 !!!
I’m not American, hell I’m not even IN America but this is such an exciting time for the US, looks like either way history will be made.
Who ever becomes your next president will have to make important decisions concerning world issues such as global warming, terrorism, Africa and the Middle East etc. Obama, unfortunately, has not received as much international media attention as Hillary so I do not know much about him. I think Hillary would make a great president and this is just based on her record as ex-First Lady. If y’all think you would vote for Obama even if he wasn’t black, then do vote for him. Do not vote for him just because he’s Black. We watched in horror as you elected Bush (not once but twice) into power. At the moment, much of the world has a negative view of America. It may take one individual to turn all of that around. Bill Clinton did it once. I’m confident Hillary could do it. And America could sure use more allies.
Do not get me wrong I have a lot of respect for Obama, he’s Black and half African. All Africans would be proud if got to become president. BUT… is he ready? Will he be able to handle international politics? Uhmm… I’m not so sure
But like I said, I’m not American, I don’t have a say. But those of you who do, please vote wisely.
Obama is the man!!!! Vote Obama! Do your research on all candidates, and choose that way. Don’t leave it to the media to make your decision for you!!!
@ Tembella
He`s ready that lack of experience thing is nonsense ! It`s an excuse he has as much or about the same level of exposure that Bush had !! And that dude has destroyed the economy, environment, etc. Anyway Barack is a young leader but nonetheless a ready and capable candidate !!
Just for those who dont know Hill is hated hated in middle america and if she wins the Dem. She will get beat from Kansas to Neb. I got no issues with her but middle america hates here and that not seeming to change. look at non bias polls and it will show you. A uk paper is doing a story about this by traveling america and many americans in the middle of the country HATE HILLARY. So the best bet is either edwards or obama because the GOP does not have a lot to offer to make things better right now.
I know this is off topic … but do you think R Kelly is off dozing somewhere dreaming about a really mature 12 year old wearing a Dora the Explorer shirt she just bought from e-bay !!!
Just asking ???
Obama in 2008!
Bossip is a necessary site that I enjoy very much. But, your calling Taye Diggs a Coon is disappointing. Taye Diggs is dark skinned African American man working respectable roles in Hollywood. Not an easy feat. He is right, it is perceived less offensively that his wife “looks Hispanic” than if he as married to a blond blue-eyed anglo saxon. Do we denigrate Sidney Poitier and Harry Belefonte for having dated interracially. Bossip is contrdicting themselves when they aim to change stereotypes but slur Taye Diggs for not fitting stereotypes. You owe Mr. Diggs, his wife, and their families an apology. It is the respectable, right, and black thing to do.
Forgive my typos
Barack Obama for President & Ron Paul for Vice President 2008. Now that’s real change!
Nita, the thing is this…It’s my right vote for whoever I want. Yes, you are right,*****ody is perfect, but I’m not looking for perfection. I can’t support someone just “cause he’s a cool black man”. Nah, I dont roll like that. If this was a different time in history, I’m sure I would feel differently. I know plenty of educated, accomplished black men/my homies, but that doesn’t mean I think they should lead a nation. Obama is a good politician. Period dot. No doubt about it, but he wont be getting my vote. I agree, they are all *just run of the mill politicians*, but these are the people who will be sending my sons off to kill or be killed in foreign lands….I have to make as wise a choice as I can. You have to understand that. It’s waay deeper than a race issue at this point.
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Al Sharpton and Louis Farrakan for PRESIDENT and VICE PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I SAY F%CK THE PRO-LIFERS.
HOW DARE DO TELL A WOMAN HOW TO LIVE HER LIFE!!!
WATCH OUT 4 THE STONES, YOU GL*****-HOUSE LIVING…..(INSERT FAVORITE CURSE WORDS HERE)
TYPO: YOU
And oh yeah, OBAMA IN 08, AND 12 TOO!!!!
I love it when we as black people are able to intelligently discuss topics such as this. And I would hope that someone in Barack’s campaign would read sites like this and share this type of info with him, so that he can see what the real black america views’ are. But here’s my question to all of you… Are you going to vote for him because he is a black man only and you want to prove something to white america or are you going to vote for him because you think he is the best man to run our country?? Or… are you going to vote for him because Oprah is backing him (that was put in there for a little bit of sarcasism)… I challenge you all to try to go to one of the debates or maybe even watch one on TV and actually LISTEN to what the candidates have to say and then post your comments. Don’t reply to what the media wants to put out there for us to debate afterwards. Media is a powerful thing. They can always twist the truth. We need to hear or see for ourselves and then decide. Oprah will be in my hometown of Columbia, SC on 12/9 with Barack at the Colonial Center and you best believe I will be there to LISTEN to what he has to say..
By the way, did any of you watch the news which accused the cadidates of planting people in the audience at the debates to ask certain questions? Even planting people on You Tube to ask questions..
Even though I am strongly leaning in Barack’s corner, because I do believe in what he’s saying and not just because he is black, I could still easily be swayed by Hilary or John. For me personally, I still think it’s too early too decide.
I heard he only got 15% OF the Black Vote though. A damn shame. Some people said he wasn’t “Black” enough…. ignorance is bliss.
SMH
Lovely &Amazing
It makes me think that bossip may be white owned! With all the “coon” talk, it makes me think of white boys that wanna have a negative impact.
It will always be necessary to fight!
thanks Shasta!!
think
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Who’s that in the picture? Looks like a hobo and a terrorist.
Obama 08′
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Barrack “Hussein” Obama. Islamofacist for Prez? Not!
^^^^^ Now I KNOW that FOX NEWS is in Da House, Y’all.
Barack Obama… Yes…Who said the Clinton’s were for Black folks…You can visit our churches, have an office in Harlem and kiss all the black babies you want Hilary DOESN’T SPEAK FOR THIS BLACK WOMAN…
I ALSO AGREE!!!!!!!!!!!
If people really want to support Barack like they claim then sign up to his campaign website and get on his email list. Put your money where your mouth is and come out your pockets and help him win. Then you’ll know when he is having speaking engagements. You can’t sit around and wait for the media to tell you vital information, if it means that much to you be a little proactive.
Your Absolutely Correct When are people going to learn they cant depend on media outlets you have to be active & search for your own news & the truth…FIRED UP READY TO GO OBAMA 2008!!!!!
My vote is for Obama – he can’t do any worse than what’s already been done and unlike the other candidates, he’s expressed an interest in talking to some of these controversial, radical world and leaders. I’m no rocket scientist, but when grown men/women are strapping bombs to their bodies for their beliefs, regardless of what our media is telling us, these are the actions of people who are desperate. I definitely don’t agree with what they do, but our history gives me a broader sense of where their anger and hatred is rooted. Alot of these suicide bombers are the sons and daughters of people who were victims of America’s historical greed and aggression (via m***** medical trials, nuclear testing, the pillaging of oil, etc.) – their children have come to roost. I LOVE my country and I am blessed to live here, but it’s time we lost our thug/bully mentality and I think Obama’s a step in that direction.
I STRONGLY AGREE!!!
If you read Bossip, and like Barack Obama, then go to his website and sign up. We especially need our Brothers and Sisters IN South Carolina, and in neighboring states that could go visit in South Carolina.
Barack Obama is as qualified as anyone else running. If you are a Progressive, by any measurement of the level of Progressiveness, of the top 3, He’s the most Progressive.
And, to those who are skeptical about his chances and give the reasons against voting for him because:
1. White folk won’t vote for him
2. He might get **********inated
Think on this.
As for being **********inated – if it’s his time, you not voting for him won’t stop it.
And, as for the #1 – White folk won’t vote for him. What will you do if Obama wins in Iowa and New Hampshire, Two of the Whitest states in America?
What will be your excuse then?
What possible other time would we, as a community, get another chance for a credible Black candidate?
I’d vote for Al Sharpton before Obama. He has no experience and has accomplished nothing in the Senate. He is an empty suit that is going nowhere.
Hillary in ‘08!!!!!
P.S. Plus a little birdie told me that the Clinton campaign is sitting on some intel that will crush Osama, er, Obama.
ClintonsRock
I’d vote for Al Sharpton before Obama. He has no experience and has accomplished nothing in the Senate. He is an empty suit that is going nowhere.
Hillary in ‘08!!!!!
P.S. Plus a little birdie told me that the Clinton campaign is sitting on some intel that will crush Osama, er, Obama.
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And a little birdie told me she was considering having the much more popular Bill be her vice-president, as a cincher. ***** the little birdies.
Because really, do you mean intel more crushing than Hillary Clinton’s girlfriend, Huma Abedin, is linked to Osama bin Laden and his family? or Hillary Clinton’s link to the Vince Foster ’suicide’? or whatever really happened to Ron Brown, whether you believe he had a bullet put in his head, or that was just airplane shrapnel from the crash?
or perhaps more crushing than Kathleen Wiley accusing Bill Clinton of rape? or the Gennifer Flowers and Paula Jones accusations against Bill Clinton of sexual har*****ment? if homie was getting *****s from Monica Lewinsky, maybe there was fire to all that smoke after all…. Democrats leaked all that ***** on Bill, trying to crush him in order to get someone more ‘electable’ on the party ticket, and the Republicans later ran with it. But it was Democrats who dug all that ***** up first, trying to eat their own.
The Clinton family has NO business leaking ***** against Barack Obama, given what the Clintons have been through. All it does is lend credence to the nasty ***** said about the Clintons that they will attempt to win by any dirty means necessary, to hell with the hypocrisy.
If you want to vote for Hillary, vote for her because you believe in what she is going to bring to the White House, not because of scandal whisper campaigns against her rivals. For you to say you’d vote Al Sharpton before Obama is pure idiocy.
You’re gonna vote for a permed out narcissist with mafia links before Obama… and you DARE say it’s *Obama* with no experience who has accomplished nothing in the Senate? what the ***** is wrong with you??! You’re no better than the females black men are always accusing of choosing thugs befor substance. What does Sharpton bring to the table that Obama doesn’t?
What has Hillary accomplished in her lesser years as an elected official (it’s true, look it up) that puts her above Obama, for you?
Why are black people afraid of Obama? What will it take?
Hello, rikyrah… things have gotten nasty at Daily Kos, haven’t they?