More Than Half Of Americans Are Racist, Says New Poll
When President Obama was elected in 2008 many people believed that race relations would improve in the United States.
Well, that isn’t exactly what happened.
According to a new poll from the Associated Pres race relations in America have actually gotten worse since Obama took office. In 2008, the survey found that nearly 48% of people had a negative attitude toward African Americans. Today, that number sits at 51%.
Jon Krosnick, a Stanford University professor, said:
“As much as we’d hope the impact of race would decline over time … it appears the impact of anti-black sentiment on voting is about the same as it was four years ago.”
The survey measured “explicit racism” by asking respondents whether they agreed or disagreed with various statements about black and Hispanic people. The survey also measured “implicit racism” by quickly showing the respondent a photo of a black or Hispanic person before asking them questions about a “neutral” person. The study found that 56% of Americans expressed implicit racism, compared to 49% in 2008.
The survey comes out a day after a Colin Powell’s ex-chief of staff said that the GOP was full of racists.
Republican Lawrence Wilkerson said:
“Let me just be candid: My party is full of racists, and the real reason a considerable portion of my party wants President Obama out of the White House has nothing to do with the content of his character, nothing to do with his competence as commander-in-chief and president, and everything to do with the color of his skin, and that’s despicable.”
The Associated Press survey, however, racism was prevalent in both the Republican and Democratic parties. The survey found that 79% of Republicans expressed explicit racism and 65% expressed implicit racism. For Democrats, the 32% of the party expressed explicit racism and 55% expressed implicit racism.
Jelani Cobb, professor of history and director of the Institute for African-American Studies at the University of Connecticut, said that President Obama’s election was both a step forward and a step backward for race relations.
Cobb said:
“We have this false idea that there is uniformity in progress and that things change in one big step. That is not the way history has worked. When we’ve seen progress, we’ve also seen backlash.”
Are you surprised that more than half of Americans have a negative attitude toward African Americans?
Tags : President Obama, race relations, racism, Racism in America
Posted: October 27, 2012
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Oct 27, 2012
The results are within the margin of sampling error of 4 percentage points, so essentially nothing has changed within 4 years.
Oct 27, 2012
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Oct 27, 2012
The only way to completely get rid of racism is through inter-marriage/inter-breeding. As long as people look different, there will always be racism.
Oct 27, 2012
Sad to say that whoever wrote this article didn't include the figures for reverse racism. It is alive and well
Oct 27, 2012
Wasn't it a Great American Black Man that told US all how to judge each other? NOT by the color of thier skin, but the content of thier character.
Oct 27, 2012
I think blacks are more racist towards whites.
Oct 27, 2012
Were questions of racism asked of minorities? Does racism belong to only one race or is it a product of differences of one race to another?
Oct 27, 2012
ur an idiot
Oct 27, 2012
Racist in 2008 … All of America voted for Obama voted for him all because hewas half black. That is racist. To vote for someone just because of the color of his skin!
Oct 27, 2012
The problem is, Obama is biracial, and he hates the fact that he's part white. I don't care what color he, or anyone else is. If they do a good job in the white house, and follow the rules, uphold the constitution, they are ok in my book. Obama has done none of these. He's a hypocrite and needs to be gone.
Oct 27, 2012
I see daily that racism goes both ways. I am not a racist but I'm tired of killings, rapes, drugs..etc ruining our. But that includes all races., if our President loses This race I'm sure the card will come out.
Oct 27, 2012
I agree with you but what if we all looked the same then there would be other prejudices out there, wouldn't it?
Oct 27, 2012
so when CBS, NBC, and other MSM run hit pieces on Romney faith; that must be to inform not cause hatred.
Oct 27, 2012
Racism exist because it is an industry for many people. if they could not make stuff look bad people like Al Franklin woudl be out of a job.
Oct 27, 2012
Yes please try to make it all about race. Here's why I won't vote for Obama:
1) any time his mouth is moving he lying.
2) Obama care is going to add trillions to the national debt.
3) Wasted $90 Billion dollars of tax payers dollars on failed green energy companies.
4 )Broke every campaign promise he made in 2008.
5) ROE placed in Afghanistan severely handicapped American forces and caused more lives.
6) His economy policy (lack of one) is a total failure.
7) I don't believe in stealing from the rich and giving to the government (redistribution of wealth).
8) He continually blames every thing on Bush even 4 years later and takes no responsibility for his failure.
9) His plan for the next four years is only "FORWARD". Nothing at all I just deserve another 4 years.
and yes I did vote for him in 2008, so I take responsibility and I blame myself and every other who did vote for him for not doing the proper homework.
So try to use the liberal press to smear that this is racial issue if you want to, I would not vote for Obama if he was the only candidate running.
Oct 27, 2012
That's not true, people voted for him because they didn't want a repeat of what GWB did. And if Romney wins that's exactly what's going to happen except it will be worse. Not only is the GOP dangerous to the economy, they're dangerous to women.
Oct 27, 2012
Obama's race has nothing to do with how people feel about him. It's about the type of person he is & his beliefs.
Oct 27, 2012
Obama's race has nothing to do with how people feel about him. It's about the type of person he is & his beliefs.
Oct 27, 2012
Unfortunately, racism isn't going anywhere. Sure it hides just a tiny bit more but it reeks in the nation. I was raised multi culturally I have been reminded of my color many times by cruel people. I understand the ignorance of some people and it doesn't change any of my beliefs. Life is such and such is life!
Oct 27, 2012
And if Barack Obama was white he still would have won. And what about Bill Clinton, he won by a landslide and he's white.
Oct 27, 2012
This is probably the single dumbest statement I have seen a racist put out in quit a while. Do you sleep better when you accuse the victims of racism by blaming them for it…wow
Oct 27, 2012
Well, here we go again!
Oct 27, 2012
Lol! Dangerous to women….that's what Obama want us to believe…deflecting from his dismal record. Obama has managed to divide this nation…men and women, race, democrat vs republican, the small business / working / middle class vs entitlement groups / corrupt / non-tax payer….I can go on and on about the division
Oct 27, 2012
No, I am not surprised. Ignorance is contagious. You are certainly ignorant if you will judge a person's character by the color of their skin. I have found that the majority of white people feel threatened by a black man's intellect this is why they tried to suppress the black man. This is why they continue to threaten him and cheat him. However, this type of behavior has only made him stronger and more determined. He has made so much out of nothing and continues to persevere. That is indeed a threat. Imagine how successful we all would be if we all worked together? Racism is ridiculous! It is also embarrassing. I cannot fathom why a person could have so much hatred for someone because of the color of their skin. God help us all.
Oct 27, 2012
Cinton also left a balanced budget, and a decreasing deficit. It took Bush about a week to start screwing that up….along with the GOP controlled House and the GOP controlled Senate. The mess was a direct result of the GOP in charge in Washington, but you won't hear that on Fox News. It's much easier to blame the black guy…
Oct 27, 2012
Watch Fox much. You must or you would do your research and find out that pretty much everything you wrote was wrong…are you ignorant because you don't research the truth, or because you can't read.
Oct 27, 2012
Yes and we all know why they're blaming the black guy.
Oct 27, 2012
So what I want to know is, how many african americans are racist towards whit people?
Oct 27, 2012
People are prejudiced toward many people including; the obese, handicapped, elderly, wealthy or poor (depending on your status), bald people, etc. maybe some day this will change but for now prejudice is a part of human nature.
Oct 27, 2012
What about other races attitudes towards whites? which Obama is white but he doesn't seem to care about his white family. I think many people are racist against whites.
Oct 27, 2012
Btw i support Allen West he is black. he would be a better president then both canidates.
Oct 27, 2012
probably about 80%. They have a right to hold a grudge. But the 20% that don't I would have to say are better than most Americans.
Oct 27, 2012
That is one thing that white Americans can learn from black Americans is being able to forgive what has been done to them. White America always holds a grudge.
Oct 27, 2012
This is not news to the african american community..We have been saying this ever since he got in office, and it is the reason why he has not been able to do what he wanted because the Republican's made it their mission to keep him from accomplishing what ever he had planned..and this is not just something I am making up it was revealed earlier that the Day of his Innaugration that a secret meeting was held just for that purpose….they agreed to block everything he brought to the table….And to me they are the reason why this nation is screwed up…This is so wrong and now they are trying to keep the minority from voting…It's like the movie Trading Places..they made a bet that he wouldn't become President and the shit Backfired in their face…NOW THEY WANT TO GET THE WHITE BACK IN THE WHITE HOUSE…RIGHT?
Oct 27, 2012
In you know he hates the white in him how???
Oct 27, 2012
I guess he didn't watch the Ed Show when he broadcasted live form Freeport, Illinois. It's so heartbreaking that they're losing their jobs to China and that Bain Capital (Mitt Romney's former or current company) is shipping those jobs over to China and this is just the beginning and he's not even president, not to mention that he makes millions from bankruptcy. I guess he didn't listen to Mitt Romney dismiss half the country behind the scenes. And God forbid if he has daughters because Mitt Romney endorsed a Senate candidate that is totally against abortion. I guess he doesn't care that Romney/Ryan will turn medicare into a voucher system and make deep deep cuts to education. And to top it all off, I guess he just basically doesn't care that Mitt Romney is just trying to lie his way into the white house. Wow how misinformed can you be? Fox News gets their strength from misinformed people. Mitt says he loves America but doesn't even invest in America because he invests in other countries. How is going to say he's hard in China when that's where he's sending jobs? I really don't understand how someone like Mitt Romney is getting votes!
Oct 27, 2012
Ms .Wells. your stupidity shows in your own statement…. or comment you need to look yourself in the mirror before expressing or pointing fingers of racism. look up the definition because your knowledge or lack there of is utterly humurous. you openly mock and put down someone else views of not having color or racism issues by insults are you 5?
Oct 27, 2012
Read his book, LaTosha.
Oct 27, 2012
That's not how it works, though. White people have an advantage in being a majority group in systemic oppression of black people. In short, black people are far more at risk to be harmed by racism. Incidental "racist" behavior by black people against white people has NOTHING on what black people have to face. Every day.
Oct 27, 2012
Penny Wells, you certainly are the pot calling the kettle black, pun intended. Those who know obama is done for have no choice but to call EVERYONE racist-those who say watermelon, monkeying, apartment,etc…. That's all they have to stand on. Have a good day and life. Wow!
Oct 27, 2012
Except we keep asking for proof he isn't from Kenya :/
Oct 27, 2012
Timothy LaVigne Al Franken? Al Sharpton? What are you talking about?
Oct 27, 2012
Penny Wells You are a hypocrite, also. Read the Huffington post? You must, or you would do your research and find out that pretty much everything you wrote was wrong…are you ignorant because you don't research the truth, or because you can't read.
Oct 27, 2012
So when are you goin take responsabilité that bush his crew made the us go to shit in president Obama cant do his job becouse of the gop but i bet you will vote to yes for all of them when they are the hold up f
Oct 27, 2012
Ms wells yet again your childish insults shine your ignorance bright.in fact Mr Shaw is curly owed much credit for his statements state much proven fact. this country's downfall should not be held over the head of Obama alone due to the fact of many previous presidents have contributed as well . fact remains Obama lied and still remains to state he is something he is not. so your childish stabs are yet again humurous and give my boredem pleasure…. good dayp and god have mercy on your soul.
Oct 27, 2012
Give it a break, Penny. You are an angry liberal, and will most likely be miserable the rest of your life if you don't change. And Ebony, Obama would not have won if he'd been white. He had nothing to stand on but his color, his loud speeches, and a big pocket pulling his strings. He's hidden everything about his past, declared over 900 executive orders, covered up his involvement in national security breeches, and thrown people under the bus, letting many be killed in the process. Now Libya? Why would anyone want a freaking liar in for 4 more years? HE is dangerous, not the GOP. Dangerous to women? Now I think I've almost heard it all.
Oct 27, 2012
Give it a break, Penny. You are an angry liberal, and will most likely be miserable the rest of your life if you don't change. And Ebony, Obama would not have won if he'd been white. He had nothing to stand on but his color, his loud speeches, and a big pocket pulling his strings. He's hidden everything about his past, declared over 900 executive orders, covered up his involvement in national security breeches, and thrown people under the bus, letting many be killed in the process. Now Libya? Why would anyone want a freaking liar in for 4 more years? HE is dangerous, not the GOP. Dangerous to women? Now I think I've almost heard it all.
Oct 27, 2012
People! Don't allow Obama and his administration to succeed in his plan to turn everyone in this country against each other. Stupid articles like this one are part of the process to stir up anger in this country to divert us Americans from what is actually going on. So that, while we are busy fighting against each other, the country is being fundamentally changed into a socialist nightmare. Obama is just a puppet for a much larger organization which holds no good will for Americans, regardless of their race, their party affiliation, their religion, etc. Obama was chosen and groomed for their purposes and because of his disfunctional family upbringing, or lack therof, and his mixed race, and obvious blind lust for power and ability to be a human chameleon and appear to be whatever people wish him to be, etc. He was an ideal choice for that ultra rich organization who could hide in the background while Obama did their dirty work for them. I'm sure he was offered huge promises of grand rewards if he would help them fulfill their ominous plans. He is a narcissist, so he is probably easily manipulated by the promise of great power, as are all these people who seems so blindly willing to follow after him. His followers may not be as narcissistic as he is, but are the "It's all about me" mentality type people. That's why they are so easily manipulated.
Please don't fall for this foolishness. We, as Americans, should be striving to follow God's plan and trying to focus on coming up with ways to unify and to help each other to become a more loving and prosperous people. We will never maintain or restore our liberty and freedoms without being willing to live up to our responsibilities. Stop being led into captivity by following after false promises and entitlements from our government. We are our own government. The politicians are voted in to serve us. The government cannot do anything without our money and support. We are in the process of funding and supporting them to destroy us. Be sure and vote your conscience, assuming you still have one, and we will either suffer the consequences or reap the rewards depending on how you vote. God bless America!
Oct 27, 2012
People! Don't allow Obama and his administration to succeed in his plan to turn everyone in this country against each other. Stupid articles like this one are part of the process to stir up anger in this country to divert us Americans from what is actually going on. So that, while we are busy fighting against each other, the country is being fundamentally changed into a socialist nightmare. Obama is just a puppet for a much larger organization which holds no good will for Americans, regardless of their race, their party affiliation, their religion, etc. Obama was chosen and groomed for their purposes and because of his disfunctional family upbringing, or lack therof, and his mixed race, and obvious blind lust for power and ability to be a human chameleon and appear to be whatever people wish him to be, etc. He was an ideal choice for that ultra rich organization who could hide in the background while Obama did their dirty work for them. I'm sure he was offered huge promises of grand rewards if he would help them fulfill their ominous plans. He is a narcissist, so he is probably easily manipulated by the promise of great power, as are all these people who seems so blindly willing to follow after him. His followers may not be as narcissistic as he is, but are the "It's all about me" mentality type people. That's why they are so easily manipulated.
Please don't fall for this foolishness. We, as Americans, should be striving to follow God's plan and trying to focus on coming up with ways to unify and to help each other to become a more loving and prosperous people. We will never maintain or restore our liberty and freedoms without being willing to live up to our responsibilities. Stop being led into captivity by following after false promises and entitlements from our government. We are our own government. The politicians are voted in to serve us. The government cannot do anything without our money and support. We are in the process of funding and supporting them to destroy us. Be sure and vote your conscience, assuming you still have one, and we will either suffer the consequences or reap the rewards depending on how you vote. God bless America!
Oct 27, 2012
Ebony S. Barton Romney isn't with Bain anymore. Obama has his money tied up in other countries. Many are against abortion because it's MURDER. Talk about lying to get into the white house? Obama has told them all. They have been vetted, and still he continues. Mitt invests in America with his own money. Obama invests in Brazil and other countries with MY money. And that's right how?
Oct 27, 2012
WTH is reverse racism?
Oct 27, 2012
Wait your talking about how we have a negative attitude towards black people what about black people having the same attitude towards white people it goes both ways but when it's black against white it's ok it's not racist at all I say BS. When you have a attitude against any race it's racist period. I myself don't care about color I have many different races in me but when I try to respect people as a whole it comes back to bite me and most of the time it's black people. I never done anything wrong to anyone and for someone to have a chip on their shoulder cause I look white is wrong. It's not my fault what happened decades ago so why take it out on me. If anyone has a grip it would be me since I have lot of Indian in me but do I no. I can't blame a entire race for what happened many decades ago. Stop living in the past and move on that's how we can end the stupidity that's going on here it its not just white people its every race. We are humans and we should respect everyone because of that. Your no better than I am and I'm no better than you are period.
Oct 27, 2012
Ebony your full of sh*t. The only reason your voting for him is because he's black and therefor that's what makes you stupid all your trying to do is convince yourself he's a good man.
Oct 27, 2012
I am mixed in race and iv'e never had an issue with it. I grew up a Navy brat and later on joined the Navy myself, iv'e lived all over the country and made many different kinds of friends. I learned growing up and being in the Navy that it is very important to get to know people for who they are not what they look like or where they came from. This is how I was raised and I benefited greatly from it because I have had the chance to make some really amazing friends. What I'm trying to say is that iv'e met so many different kinds of people from all over the world and race was never in the way of any of us getting along or working together. In my opinion it seems to be the people who "play the race card" are the ones who are being racist. The people who bring up the race topic the most are the ones who are calling people racist. If you didn't talk about it then no one would, it's a shame really that race even has to be brought into a conversation nowadays. Intelligent people understand that when it comes to the position of POTUS it's not about their race, religion, or sex, it's about the kind a job they do. Unfortunately President Obama hasn't done a very good job, and when someone doesn't perform up to standards then they need to go. People want to use race as an excuse because they can't come to terms with what's actually going on and don't want to face the facts. Racism has become a defense mechanism and is often used to make people feel guilty for having a different opinion. I know many people will probably disagree with me but this is how I feel and I just wanted to share. Thank you.
Oct 27, 2012
and the other half of those Americans are racist against?
Oct 27, 2012
Kim get over it there is no reason a black person can an excuse for being racist I'm so tired of hearing that bull shit I could say the exact same thing cause I'm a female. But I'm not going to make a excuse of why I can do something with my life it's bull shit. I got out the in the oil field worked my ass off and made something of my self cause I didn't let anyone hold me back. When you have that bull shit excuse blaming everyone for your problems you won't go no where in life. So who ever has a bullshit excuse like this needs to grow the fuck up and do something stop blaming the white man for your failures it old and it wore out.
Oct 27, 2012
I'm thinking the author of this article didn't have Muslims, Blacks, or Latinos take this survey. I'm thinking this author is in fact a racist. Things that make ya go HMmmmm……….
Oct 27, 2012
Sharon Myler Sevy: you are too ignorant for words! i doubt if you can even read a book or any the other responses. ignorance and lies don't back up ridiculous false claims, no matter how many times they come out of your lying mouth.
lil dunce hat for you ……
Oct 27, 2012
Mitt invests in your Stupidity! FOX news and Drudge report makes good zombies!
Oct 27, 2012
Sharon : you're a pitiful contradiction. you asked a question "why would anyone want a freaking liar"? Mitt Romney and Lyin Ryan are pathological liars and you'll vote for them with reindeer bells on!
Oct 27, 2012
Who lied his way into the White House? bony S. Barton
Oct 27, 2012
BINGO!
Oct 27, 2012
You are so full of shit Sharon. His gma was white, and he loved her more than life itself. He talks about her all the time. He has done a wonderful job since in office. But I guess you are the elite 1%. You are such a pig.
Oct 27, 2012
The Democrats are the most racist party there is most of the people in the KKK were Democrats.
Oct 27, 2012
Sharon, just like Romneys son owns the company where Ohio is getting their electronic voting machines from, you gonna say those aren't rigged? You are nothing but a piece of trash underneath my feet. You are the one that is ignorant, you haven't done your research. Until you have keep the vomit to yourself. Because you are just spewing out false truths.
Oct 27, 2012
Susan Stamback Well now if that doesn't sound racist! You just made a racist remark! I know for a fact that I would love to have a world where everyone is thought of as equal, but I can tell that is not going to happen if people continue to use the blaming game. EVERY race does this. People that choose to move forward and try to make a difference for all of our future comes from ALL races.
Oct 27, 2012
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Oct 27, 2012
Diane, that is ok that you think I am racist. I am so far from a racist…….you are funny. Grow up and get real with the world. In the Bible it talks about where everything started, and it sure wasn't here in America. If your ancestors were brought over in a boat, which they were, and made to work and even beaten and starved, I am sure you would hold a grudge. If you haven't learned by now, America is the only nation that is divided. When you have facts and truths then we can talk. Until then I don't want to hear what you have to say.
Oct 27, 2012
your an Idiot why would you even think such a thing just go back to your trailer park .
Oct 27, 2012
Timothy doesn't know what he is talking about, that is why he can't tell the correct story. Al Sharpton is intelligent and know what he is talking about. I wouldn't bad mouth him what so ever. Grow up Timothy.
Oct 27, 2012
Susan Stamback Well now if that doesn't sound racist, I don't know what does! You just made some racist remarks! I know for a fact that there are people from ALL races, me among them that would love to have a world where everyone is equal, but I can tell that is not going to even begin to happen if people continue to use the blaming game. EVERY race does this. People of every ethnicity that choose to move forward and try to make a difference for all of our future are the ones that will make the difference for the better.
Oct 27, 2012
It takes both parties to produce a budget. To provide some perspective on who can be faulted for the annual deficits: http://www.inquisitr.com/wp-content/2012/10/AnnualDeficitsByParty.jpg
Oct 27, 2012
I thank god not all white people think they know how a person of color feels in think and that not all black people think that all white people are raciste becouse I wudnt have toi precious boys that are mix people just need stop hattin on another person becouse the color of ther skin is not the same as yours life wud be less stressful i hope everybody haves
Oct 27, 2012
Penny Wells NDAA, drones, violations of our constitutional rights, he has added a great deal the deficit not just in healthcare, but also from the war, as much as Bush in his 8. That's well documented.
Oct 27, 2012
It also took 8 years for Clinton to turn it around, and he didn't inherit as much debt as Obama.
Oct 27, 2012
I would like to see this "study" and the questions asked.
Oct 27, 2012
Really is that what Rush told ya.this is why Obama Believes every one needs more then a 5th grade education fact check your self you will see how stupid you sound .ya might want to see what mitt did to your second amendment rights in Massachusetts when he was Governor.oh he is so going to screw you dumb people over .
Oct 27, 2012
Penny I guess you get your fact from CNN and MSNBC. I see like a true liberal your don't give any fact just lip service.
Oct 27, 2012
Racism is taught, not born with or anything else. It is the parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles….and their ancestors. It goes on and on. Teach your children well, teach them color doesn't matter, and it is a good lesson to be taught to adults as well.
Oct 27, 2012
@ James: you mean "were" the most racist party! democrats have done a good job of getting rid of that bad element. they're making strides to establish fairness and equality. republicans are welcoming racist and need them to have any chance of winning this election. the republican party today hasn't taken a broad stance against discrimination of any kind! they don't even want women to have control of they're own bodies……
spin on…..
Oct 27, 2012
Penny is right that has the dumbest comment that I have ever red in the history of comments and I have red many dumb comments but yours takes the cake. My 11 year old god daughter has more sense than you.
Oct 27, 2012
their not they're…..
my bad
Oct 27, 2012
You are so right but I will do you one better everybody (Richard IDK if you consider yourself to be a god like or not if you thats good if you dont thats fine to) But woudnt it be nice if everybody that loves to claim how much they love god wood actually do all of what the good book informs one to do just sayin food for thought!!!
Oct 27, 2012
My negative attitude toward the president is about his term. I don't even see his appearance only an evil aura.
Oct 27, 2012
Ohhhhh, I feel the same way about "Mitt"! But I love you, anyway!
Oct 27, 2012
What is IDK, and why don't you use a "G" when you use the name of God. Yes, it would be nice, maybe the government can make US take a pill, and we all could be like that, till then I'll believe my Bible and try to treat people accordingly. jus saying, food for thought!
Oct 27, 2012
Ebony S. Barton The out sourcing of jobs to China began under the Clinton administration. Once he signed NAFTA that opened the gates to commerce with Mexico and China. I know that for a fact because starting under Clinton my company outsource 40% to China and now through the Obama administration that number has reached 60%. That about 7500 jobs high tech jobs, not low wage jobs like Obama stated.
There's hundred of other companies taking advantage of the cheap labor in China, and that has nothing to do with Mitt. Did President Obama slow or stem that tide? No. Did he care or even try? No. He was busy focusing on one issue Obamacare. He's not capable of leading and said you must lead from behind and can't change Washington from the inside. Well if you can't change it from the inside you surely won't change it from the outside.
I don't recall Romney saying that he would cut education. Quite the contrary he's committed to a quality education. Regarding abortion Romney can not repel abortion. That's protected under the fourteenth amendment and has been held up Supreme Court Roe & Wade. Only way anyone could repel abortion would be for the Supreme court to overturn Roe & Wade
Oct 27, 2012
AMEN!!
Oct 27, 2012
It doesn't matter if he's not with Bain anymore he's still profiting from it. And you're right he cares about America alright, that's why his company that you say he's not with anymore their jobs to China so the Chinese can work for $1 an hour. Oh yeah he believes in America (Sarcasm)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XLHPaPzbug
Oct 27, 2012
Sharon Myler Sevy This is what is what he calls investing in America? You need to watch this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XLHPaPzbug
Oct 27, 2012
You call sending jobs over seas investing in America? He does NOT invest in America when he invest his money in the caymen islands and why hasn't he shown his tax returns? Oh yeah, BECAUSE HE DOESN'T PAY TAXES!!!!!!
Oct 27, 2012
Sharon Myler Sevy And profiting from bankruptcies really?
Oct 27, 2012
How old are you? This is one, if not THE, most ridiculous analysis of President Obama's ethnicity that I've ever read. He hates the fact that he's part white? I think you hate the fact that we are ALL connected and that more than likely, YOU are part African American. I'm not even interested in your reply – because it will probably be even more ignorant that your initial comment. Educate yourself.
Oct 27, 2012
No Richard i was sayin what you said was right but to my point you made clear
Oct 27, 2012
How can I learn from black people how to forgive if they all hold a grudge? Typical liberal doubletalk. Boy Susan, the key identifier of a racist is one who does it and doesn't even recognize it. then denies it to the rooftops. You're just racist against whites.
Oct 27, 2012
why do they have a right to hold a grudge? " NONE of them bear any scars of slavery…..not one. And they are now in a country that allows themto make decisions every day about their future and the future of their children instead of worrying each day whether they become lunch for a tiger". This is not me but a quote from a prominant black radio host in Denver. He used this arguement on the air when argueing AGAINST reparatons for blacks.
Oct 27, 2012
Susan, I am not sure where you can take anything negative from my comment other then the fact that you DID say something racist. I will add at this time that you are blaming people that are long dead or well on their way out. I am not one of those people that did the terrible things from back in the day. I am well educated and also well versed in the history of slavery and persecution. There were horrible horrible atrocities that took place and are inexcusable. But NOW in this time, it is forward thinkers that will make the difference. People that choose to remain in the past are the ones that will hold us back from moving forward and making it better for ALL races.
Oct 28, 2012
Not all Black people hold grudges…Good grief! There is no they, or there at least shouldn't be. We all bleed the same color of blood for God's sake! I am soooo glad that my children have been taught that they are not better or less because of the color of their skin. When asked their ethnicity, they say they are both black and white. They are proud of both sides of their family. They know there were horrible things done to their ancestors from white people. They also know that not ALL white people were using black slaves. Progression happens when people realize that they have done something wrong and try to do differently for the future. Ignorance runs rampant in all cultures. It's very sad, but unfortunately the truth.
Susan I am very sorry that your ancestors went through what they did. It was wrong and NEVER should have happened. I hope you can find peace with that some day.
Oct 28, 2012
@ nicki Fitzgerald you're so ignorant and full of crap! If I'm voting for Barack Obama because he's black then am I to think white people are voting for mitt Romney because he's white?
Oct 28, 2012
And @ nicki Fitzgerald Mitty's supporters are white and voting for mitt Romney so if you want to use that sorry excuse for an argument then the same can be said for mitts supporters who are voting for mitt Romney because he's white.
Oct 28, 2012
And @ nicki Fitzgerald for the record I voted for Clinton and is as white as they come!
Oct 28, 2012
To all you Romney supporters, which mitt Romney are you voting for? The one that dismissed half the country behind closed doors (which was the actual real mitt Romney) or the one that has been lying on the campaign trail?
Oct 28, 2012
Absolutely and a great many people are simply judging President Obama by his record and his character.
Oct 28, 2012
President Obama has no character, or Honor.
Oct 28, 2012
Ebony please explain your views why the country will be better off if President Obama has the reigns for another 4 years.
Oct 28, 2012
Penny Wells Clinton also was riding on the tail of the internet tech bubble that burst soon after Bush took office. Bush did increase the deficit but for two years prior to Iraq war it decreased, and then of course with war debt it shot up. President Obama in 4 years has not even submitted a budget. If you add the last four years of Bush's spending it dosen't even equal what Obama spent in one year. This nation can not sustain this spending, well it can if we want to end up like Greece and half of Europe.
Oct 28, 2012
Sharpton is one of the biggest racist in the Black community and couldn't make a living without racism.
Oct 28, 2012
If anyone still plans on casting a vote for Obama ( No longer can I call him President, nor should any of you!), ask your self this- am I a traitor to my country? The answer is this-YES YOU ARE!
Why you ask? America deserves more than self centered leadership from one an entire nation, and the free world depend on to survive. “American’s deserve the truth”, his own words campaigning the day after debate to his unthinking mass of worshipers. “Bull Shiter” he calls his rival as he runs despicable campaign for reelection. What an embarrassment incumbent Obama has proven to be while holding the highest office other’s have tarnished over the years. Two wrongs don’t make a President!
America deserves more from a leader of the noblest nation to exist than a “Rock Star in Chief”! Open microphone catches the leader of America telling Russia’s leader to be patient till after his reelection! The news hears nothing to report on. The few true reporters who do listen to the words coming out of his mouth, are ridiculed by the controlled press. Sounds like Russia, not America to me.
“Freedom of the press’ meant something once IN THIS IF NOT ANY OTHER COUNTRY. Free from restraint of government control, for the people’s good. Our champions ferreting out corruption, exposing any who dared harm or cheat America, no matter the power they faced. Afraid yet willing to stand up to any, even if alone. When did the last one die? Why have none come forward to carry on? Where is he or she buried, the champion of truth so I may go honor him or her at their graveside? Will I find flowers adorning their final resting place, or will it be as barren as their replacements souls?
What form of payment, how many pieces of silver, to deny America Truth? We have to know as a nation, I have to know as a man. I am not afraid to ask.
them why, those views men we suffer today, its their reply to me I fear. How can I believe them, as all they do is lie. Change the channel and the story does also, edited or out of context, with smirks replacing smiles. Thrills run down one’s leg, as denial of facts are spoken as gospel, to gullible minds.
Evil exists today despite denial of truth from America’s highest elected in the land. Extremists continue their unjust battle over all America stands for today, and evermore, no matter what Obama claims. Campaigning forever during this first and hopefully last term, while brave son’s of America, begged for help and died unaided. Why? I’ll tell you why-
A cry for help drowned out by Obama campaign applause. With the release of State Department documents from Ambassador Stevens and others stationed in Libya, proves personal ambitions of current Admin outweighed their lives.
American’s have been told falsehoods, backed by biased media as Candy Crowley’s debate backing of lies prove beyond a shadow of doubt to us now. Why? What justification has President Obama’s admin for ignored pleas for protection, the last one on these brave Americans day of horrible death?
To win an election, while four of Americas finest lost their lives needlessly, is of little or no concern to certain so called News people today.
Many weeks of story about video allowed by them all despite growing evidence of actual terror attack. Why?
Read the many pages released , and ask them (The so called news) why the truth is so easily offset for personal reasons each of them have. It is not a party issue, it is a moral one.
Four dead Americans deserve answers, as well as their family and friends, and us. Their funerals broadcast on many channels, used as a platform to promote the story of the video, the lie. Why?
Why if not for the sake of reelection of President Obama? Why? Please give me another reason. Prove to me it is not true. I need to know why. Our people died begging for help from America, their country and ours. Why?
WHY? WHY? OBAMA?
Oct 28, 2012
The truth is Bain has saved about 20 times the jobs that they have lost. And most of those jobs are going to other states from that Illinois plant not China.
Oct 28, 2012
Another ridiculous thing that if you don't vote for Obama it means you're a racist. How stupid.
Then every Obama voter hates mormons. And everyone who voted for him in 2008 hates military veterans and in the primaries hates women.
Oct 28, 2012
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Oct 28, 2012
Michael I think you nailed it in your comment. The thing I find most alarming is that the Obama administration is using agitation to turn the focus away from his record and performance. He has a purpose and it's not to help the American people. I've never seen an election more charged and polarized as this election. This country does not need racism of any kind (black vs white, gay vs straight), etc. This country is going to have to pull together because it's going to face the toughest times ever. I feel Mitt Romney is the best candidate based on his experience and character.
Oct 28, 2012
No i mean they still (are)…….
Oct 28, 2012
yeah, keep on believing that…..
this country and the rest of the world knows who's the racist party.
i've traveled across america & around the globe.
yes there's racist in Both parties, but most people would agree republicans are the most
prolific with it. i'm sure you'll blame it on the liberal media…..
Oct 29, 2012
I'll say it again: this is BS propaganda designed to stir up emotions, influence the vote and to keep the american people divided based on race. we cannot fall for it.
Oct 29, 2012
Sharon it came out! How do you know what part of the President's race he hates and why did you have to state it? Are you ignorant because you don't research the truth, or because you can't read? You could've left that part out. Color should never matter and I mean even mentioning it as you did. It is very easy for someone to take what you said out of context or further state that is what you meant. Hummm, makes one wonder.
Oct 29, 2012
I doubt that's totally true David but there are some who do see your point of view.
Oct 29, 2012
Penny Wells YOU don't watch FOX, its the news channel that will tell you the truth. Not the spin of the liberal media !
Oct 29, 2012
This is ignorant. How do you know he hates white people and hates being half white? He surrounds himself with them?
Oct 29, 2012
LaTosha P Adams which parts of the good book should they do? Condemn homosexuals? They do. Stone people for not worshiping on the Sabbath? It is illegal. And what is good about that book?
Oct 29, 2012
Why is this newsworthy? I wish that Obama had not tried. I knew that America was going to eat him alive – and why? The Republican strategy was to obstruct his presidency – and to me that is evil(.) I love America – not because, but in spite of; And if America wants Mitt, I say to hell with it; It will be worse than Bush; and he was the worse, to me, of all the Republican Presidents.
I think African Americans are about tired of all the methods used to hold us back and keep us down; aren't you? I am. I don't think that most White Americans are racists. I know that there are many Racist Anti-Black Black people; and Anti-Black "so-called" people of color. The truth is Obama bent almost to breaking trying to appease HATE. That was his mistake. I think that it is high time that we let Racists deal with their own mental illness. If America wants to stay in it's hate – hell, Let HATE lead on! African-Americans have been here before; we will be here again; I say, let it lay where it is at; and keep moving; maybe if we stop letting ourselves be sidetracked by the issues of others we can use that 11 Trillion dollars we shovel into this economy every year… and use it more constructively. We are not victims. Each and everyday we get up and take our first breathe – we survive.
Love yourself and maybe you won't need to stay stuck waiting for someone else to love you.
Obama was an okay President. If there is one thing I do love about him and Michelle is; they are not sweating anyone's HATE; And they are not checking for Racists!
Let the White House go back to White, as the Republican's mantra goes… LOL.
Have a good Day.
Oct 29, 2012
I'm sorry for you Ms. Walker, you can't see the forest for the trees. Bless you and someday, may you find peace.
Oct 29, 2012
Well I certainly won't be looking for peace in a book filled with bigotry and immorality.
Oct 31, 2012
It is a damn shame…..I have
Nov 3, 2012
BECAUSE YOU ARE A TREASONOUS Anti-American hater…you make me sick and your momma weeps for you.
Nov 4, 2012
Jim Cee- You are 100% right I do Hate Anti- Americans so your reply "BECAUSE YOU ARE A TREASONOUS Anti-American hater." has a word you do not understand it appears – "TREASONOUS"- you have that back A–ward.
My Mom's with God, unlike you as proved by the standard in your mind "OH BOY DID I GET HIM", childish resort to personal attacks (that means name calling if you need help understanding that word also).
Why do you take the time to post such reply's to my varied posts without thought of a rebuttal (look it up) to any of the actual contents point by point. I don't mind a debate based on reason and fact not time wasted with above prattle. Open to discussion or bother someone else please. Don't Forget To Vote!
Nov 6, 2012
No Republican's allowed on my FB "friend" list. Sorry, Mike. Best.
Nov 12, 2012
My question about the study is what kind of pictures of people of color did the study use? If you see someone that looks like a gangbanger then hell I would be afraid. Now if you showed someone dressed like me a mom in yoga pants, tennis shoes and a tshirt, with hair a pony tail then I am sure no one would have an issue. So I am just not buying the look aid on this one
Nov 13, 2012
CUBS FAN ACCUSATION OF CHILD RAPE!
Hello everyone, I have received a serious accusation of child rape from someone who calls herself Stephanie Cubsfan and who is an employee of the Cubs.
operation by her own proud admission. As you can see from her post.
she has accused me of raping children even though she does not know.
me. I am charging her with defamation of character and libel and am.
looking for a high profile lawyer to take the case as it is.
indicative of the grossly irresponsible accusations and threats that.
have come from this election. These must be stopped. I also question.
the wisdom of the Cubs in keeping a person on their payroll who.
represents herself as their employee and makes such terrible.
accusations against an innocent person. Please join me in requesting.
that the Cubs organization look into this serious matter and their.
connection to it. Thank you, Erdman West III.
Following is the accusation of Stephanie Cubsfan posted to me on Facebook.
Stephanie Cubsfan · Top Commenter · Official.
uniform inspector and dresser for Chicago teams at Uniform.
Inspector for the Cubs, Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls and NU.
No the true idiots like you only stop raping kids long enough to call.
all Romney voters racist.
Nov 13, 2012
Wow. I hope you get to see this through to a beneficial conclusion. Have you forwarded this to the Cubs organization? I certainly would.
Nov 13, 2012
I have located the administrative phone number and will call them. Thanks Julee, Skip
Nov 13, 2012
Julee and all this is disgusting and repellent but must be dealt with for the reasons given above. It is about muchnore than this ignorant and hateful accusation! Thanks to all for any support or suggestions.
Nov 13, 2012
To Julee et al. I have been on the phone with the Cubs legal rep named Lydia. If anyone would like to comment to the cubs send an email to: fanservices@cubs.com to the attention of Lydia in the cubs legal department. Thanks to all. Skip West
Mar 15, 2013
WHATZ REALLY SAD IS, SOME PEOPLE WILL BELIEVE ANYTHING THEY HEAR TO SATISFY THEIR THOUGHT PROCESS, BUT ARE TOO DAMN BLIND TO BELIEVE WHAT THEY SEE OR REFUSE TO SEE.. FACE WHITE FOLKS, REDNECKS, HILLBILLIES OR WHATEVER. RACISM DOES EXIST! YOU JUST STANDING ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE FENCE……