Unfortunately, I think that race and gender has very much to do with this election. It should not, but it does. You know, I don't believe any race is superior to any other. So I could get beyond my initial, natural discomfort at the thought of having a Black president (well, half black) IF I didn't KNOW that for many out there, it IS about race. And at least in part, I place Barack himself in this group of many. The first time I heard him give a speech that included language like "it's about time" or "they said it couldn't happen" (these are loose quotes) my fears were confirmed about Obama. And I know that for millions out there, it's about electing a Black president too. These millions are not just the Black voters, but all who think it's "about time".
In my mind, we should strive to be totally blind to race. This would define the lack of racism. Every time we celebrate the first time a given race accomplishes something, we stoke the fire of racism. As for the gender issue in this election: See above - for it all applies. Brian On Sat, Apr 5, 2008 at 8:23 AM, Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > A agree - what does skin color (or gender) have to do with this election? > > Change for the sake of change is very dangerous but this is exactly what > the > Obama supporters are pushing. > > Thanks, > Tom Hargrave > www.kegkits.com > 256-656-1924 > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin > Sent: Saturday, April 05, 2008 11:02 AM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, Politics on the list > > The color of his skin has nothing to do with why I think he is bad news. > Its amazing how far left the guy really is. Its scary. He is for > change? Yea I keep hearing that. Change for what? I know he wants to > change things so law abiding citizens can no longer carry concealed > weapons. Yea, thats the kind of change I really want, not. > > Wonko the Sane wrote: > > I've been in this game for decades. I take it very seriously. > > > > I am right. This guy is the real deal. I don't just trust Obama with the > > balance of my lfe (maybe 20 years), I am trusting him with the futures > of > my > > kids and step-daughter (ask Luther) and my so-far two grandchildren. > > > > Talking face to face with Obama is not far removed from talking to > Little > > Tommy.Very calm and rational and intelligent.Except for the skin color, > they > > could be twins. > > > > Very similar. > > > > Unlike McCain and Hillary, I don't think Obama is in this for ego. I > think > > he really wants to fix things. My bet is on that philosophy. > > > > D. > > -- > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, > 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, > 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, > 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 > http://www.okiebenz.com > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.22.3/1354 - Release Date: 4/1/2008 > 5:38 AM > > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.22.3/1354 - Release Date: 4/1/2008 > 5:38 AM > > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
