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LaTigresse -> RE: Is it because he's black ? (5/5/2010 7:15:47 AM)
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ORIGINAL: DarkSteven
1. He's what George Bush was not. The neocons got used to thinking that their way was the status quo during eight years of W. Obama's policies (at least on paper) are a change from W, and not a slight one either. So they're up in arms. I suspect that Clinton would have engendered a lot more of this during his eight years if Reagan had not been followed by Bush I as a buffer.
2. The conservative yellers and screamers perfected their art under Clinton. They're much better at it now, and are more effectively vocal.
3. W somehow avoided getting connected with the bailout in the minds of many but Obama hasn't. I don't know why. Maybe because the bailout happened after W had established his persona...
4. Yes, there are some who hate him because of his race. I doubt that there are many.
My feelings are similar to Steven's. I think that those that hate, very likely see race as part of it, but I really do not believe it is that simple.
Most people only want the government to meddle in their personal lives when it benefits them, when they agree. But if they don't agree or think they will have to make some sort of effort or sacrifice, they squeal like little piggies.
Unfortunately human beings are human and more focused on personal gain than that of the collective big picture, until they want something from that big picture. There simply has to be a guiding force and there is no way everyone is going to be happy about the path they get nudged along. Too bad, so sad. To the haters I say, shut your whining mouths, educate yourself and become part of the solution (vote, get involved politically) instead of being more of the problems. Oh yeah, and come up with some solid, realistic, long term solutions instead of simply pissing and whining about the decisions of the people making an effort.
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