Is Obama Ready For America?
by Walter E. Williams
Some pundits ask whether America is ready for Obama. The much more important question is whether Obama is ready for America and even more important is whether black people can afford Obama. Let's look at it in the context of a historical tidbit.
In 1947, Jackie Robinson, signing a contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers, broke the color barrier in major league baseball. He encountered open racist taunts and slurs from fans, opposing team players and even some players on his own team. Despit ...
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Posted by: David Moore
Comment: #1
Fri Mar 28, 2008 8:44 AM
I am appalled at the patronizing "black community" "white community" thing. I think this man is unfit for several reasons (not to mention his pro-abortion stance). See them in my You Tube video, "Obama, Wright and Blackianity"
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Posted by: Boots
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Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:21 AM
I am so glad to hear someone else feels the same way. I really like him, but am scared
to death of hidden agendas that come out whenever someone comes in to office.
I, also agree that listening to negative thoughts for 20 years has some influence. I myself
changed churches when I was young, because I started feeling like a hypocrite, because
I started disagreeing with some of the beliefs. It didn't take me 20 years of listening.
I thought your column was very well stated. I would like to see him grow more emotionally
to be ready for such a high position. Thank you for not blaming the white community from
holding your race down. There are people who rise above, including yourself.
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Posted by: gerry lancto
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Sun Mar 30, 2008 9:14 AM
Mr. Williams. i wish you were out there runing for president. I would be campaigning for you
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Posted by: wade mathias
Comment: #4
Tue Apr 8, 2008 6:10 PM
Walter Williams, I have never met you, and this is the first I've ever heard of you. As this article reveals so much more about you than simply your opinion on the subject matter you are one of my favorite people.
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