Has the Obama candidacy changed your view about "civil rights" or "democracy"?

Question

I used to be passionate about civil rights issues. If you had the misfortune of getting into a discussion about "race" with me, a couple years ago, you could have expected a long lecture blasted on the self-righteous loudspeaker. Today...Im much different...Obama has helped bring me half-circle...to a much different place.

The first ingredient of change for me was the evetual recognition that literally every so called "civil rights leader" did nothing more than serve the very narrow self-interest of their respective race. Literally to a man / woman, not a one of them gave a d**n about any problems or people outside their racial segement.

The second, and more substantial ingredient, was the discovery of the infamous "90 plus percent" rule. Almost all african americans vote one way. No other racial / culture segments even comes close to approaching this single-mindedness.

This amazing phenomena goes far to explain way african american majors endlessly dominate the urban front. No other racial group is given any consideration. Ever...no matter what kind of civil rights record they have.

Now we have the arrogance of B.Hussein Obama. A man who believes that, despite is total lack of experience, he is ready to be president right now....right...now. Again, narrow self interests first (racial), country second.

Of course, Obama knew he had a real chance. He knew that he could capture the entirety of the african american vote, and so long as he could broaden his appeal just a little bit beyond the african american community, he would have a good shot.

I have asked many people why they intend to vote for Obama, and not a one could give me a straight forward answer. If you ask an Obama supporter to finish the following sentence, I can almost guarentee you will witness an abolute meltdown / breakdown / heartattack:

"I believe Obama is the best man for the job because ___________"

In conclusion, I have to admitt, I am at a point of great disgust with fellow countrymen. Even if Obama loses, its still a very sad commentary indeed. That such a man could even be considered at all.

Dont get me wrong, I believe the quality of candidate has been steadily dropping for some time, so Im not laying the blame entirely on one doorstep, but I wonder how many "well meaning" ignorant leftists will remain of this sick bandwagon we euphistically call "the civil rights movement" when the black-major effect dominates presidential races as well.

Answer 1

You have seen the light my friend. Unfortunately by coming to this conclusion, you will now be automatically branded a bigoted racist by the far left. It's sad that instead of having this debate in a serious manor, the only thing the opposition will do is shout you down with name calling.

Answer 2

Actually, I think this is giving Obama too much credit.  Obama is a corporate candidate.

He does not serve the African-American community beyond political expedience; other African-Americans have and continue to serve their communities with much more focus and integrity.  

Obama serves his own ambition, which proves convenient to the agenda of certain large financial and ideological interests.

Answer 3

If you actually knew the history , you might not be writing such stupid stuff over  here. History shows that since democratic party supported Black voting and civil right movement  in 1968, They are loosing most of elections. 90 of Blacks are voting for democrat since than, But no black got any oppertunity to be on power position like President or Vice President. Most smear campaigns we see against Obama is nothing but same racism which has kept blacks oppressed for centuries, This is the first time there is oppertunity for Americans to judge a black fairly, not based on his religion, color .