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Samuel L Jackson: "I voted for Obama because he's black"
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Are we supposed to be okay with this?
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
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Pretty much. He had to have known that people would call him out for that. Didn't give a fuck about his politics... SMH, was expecting better than that from Jackson
DeaconKnowledge
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Oh, this is one of those passive aggressive hate threads that don't go anywhere. Carry on.
Escape Goat
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Yeah, politics are about image as much as anything else.
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Not gonna lie, I voted for him because he's black as well. You seriously expect me to vote for another old white guy? There have been enough of them throughout the history of our nation. And I will vote for him again, this time, because he's been a great President.
EYEL1NER
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I don't really have too much of a problem with it.
People vote for dumb reasons and that is their right I guess.
It doesn't really bother me that minorities might vote for a minority just because they are the same color as them. It's not too hard to imagine them assuming they will have similar views and outlooks on things, even if they are wrong.
It's not any worse than what people have already mentioned about voting strictly because someone is a republican or democrat. Or "Wow, that guy is a die-hard christian, he'd have to be a good president."
People vote for dumb reasons and that is their right I guess.
It doesn't really bother me that minorities might vote for a minority just because they are the same color as them. It's not too hard to imagine them assuming they will have similar views and outlooks on things, even if they are wrong.
It's not any worse than what people have already mentioned about voting strictly because someone is a republican or democrat. Or "Wow, that guy is a die-hard christian, he'd have to be a good president."
Vicetrailia
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You wouldn't have voted for Cain.
And yet you did.....
Goro Majima
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Isn't this kind of the same situation where more attractive guys tend to get elected president?
gutter_trash
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celebrity opinions lol
Bulbo Urethral Baggins
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My take on it is that he's probably embarrassed by the hopey changey shit he bought into and is trying to cover his ass by saying the only reason he voted for him was that he's black.
I doubt he'd vote for some far-right nutbag like Alan Keyes.
I doubt he'd vote for some far-right nutbag like Alan Keyes.
FreeMufasa
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We need to get Ja's take on this.
Dreams-Visions
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I'd like to know what Cam thinks, personally.
Yep. He's just being honest about it. If this surprises you, shuri, then you've got a lot to learn about politics and humanity in general. It's always been this way with "democracy."
Dumb people vote for dumb reasons. Whether its because he's a Christian with "values", or because of gender, or race, or charisma, or he's a republican blah blah. Most people don't vote based on the actual issues. And the politicians are marketed as such. Winning elections is winning the dumb vote
This is why Obamas push was brilliant. While hope and change could be applied to his talking points and policies, it also was associated with america being able to vote a minority into office. Many people voted for the latter reason
This is why Obamas push was brilliant. While hope and change could be applied to his talking points and policies, it also was associated with america being able to vote a minority into office. Many people voted for the latter reason
Half and half
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Given the strong Democratic leanings black voters had in previous elections, I very much doubt it evens out.
And smh @ Samuel L Jackson
ReBurn
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What difference would it make?
teruterubozu
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I think Rick Santorum is right up Mel's alley.
There would definitely be a problem if a person said they voted for McCain because he's white.
Actually I remember some reality show where a girl was dating a black guy and he stated he was a George bush fan and it like ended the date immediately.
Aside #2 Don't the polls from 2008 show pretty conclusively that black voter turnout increased substantially as a result of Obama? If so, it's not like we became believers in the system.
Actually I remember some reality show where a girl was dating a black guy and he stated he was a George bush fan and it like ended the date immediately.
Aside #2 Don't the polls from 2008 show pretty conclusively that black voter turnout increased substantially as a result of Obama? If so, it's not like we became believers in the system.
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krypt0nian
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fredrancour
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I have heard of several instances of this same logic behind voting for Obama. A politically inclined friend from Florida bemoaned this fact to me around election time.
lunchtoast
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I thought it was just a character he played.
Broder Salsa
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This is totally understandable...
People don't always voted based on what that person says but what they represent...race, culture, upbringing, state of birth etc...
I would've voted Obama if I was American...based on his race...seeing a non-white president is a milestone worth voting for...
People don't always voted based on what that person says but what they represent...race, culture, upbringing, state of birth etc...
I would've voted Obama if I was American...based on his race...seeing a non-white president is a milestone worth voting for...
TheKaeptain
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If this is true than Obama is going to walk into the white house. Because those R's are an ugly bunch of fuckers.
ReBurn
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The great thing about the right to vote is that you get to base your decision on whatever criteria you want to.
Half and half
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krypt0nian
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This is not totally understandable. It's racist. What if it were Herman Cain running? Would he have voted for him too?
It's about the issues, unless you are an ignorant person.
That he would be the first black president is just gravy.
Good Job Bob
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Romney?
Salvor.Hardin
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Um, that's racist.
Angelus Errare
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Meh, I voted for Clinton cause he's white (I was nowhere near old enough to even vote lol).
hey_it's_that_dog
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The election of the first Black President of the USA was in itself a worthy political cause, just as the election of the first female president will be an important historical landmark. Some people, who think those landmarks are very important, may have voted on that basis. I find that perfectly reasonable.
Of course, other considerations matter, and I have to believe that most people who make the conscious decision to vote based on race or gender for the reason above would not vote for a grossly unqualified candidate just because of their demographic characteristics.
I am not saying that this is how the majority of race-based-voters are thinking, I'm just demonstrating how it's justifiable in some cases.
Once we've had many Black presidents, voting based on race will be far more questionable, though a rational Black person could still believe that a Black president will serve their interests in certain ways better than a White president.
Of course, other considerations matter, and I have to believe that most people who make the conscious decision to vote based on race or gender for the reason above would not vote for a grossly unqualified candidate just because of their demographic characteristics.
I am not saying that this is how the majority of race-based-voters are thinking, I'm just demonstrating how it's justifiable in some cases.
Once we've had many Black presidents, voting based on race will be far more questionable, though a rational Black person could still believe that a Black president will serve their interests in certain ways better than a White president.
Salvor.Hardin
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Only in skin colour.
TheKaeptain
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Have you seen his chin?
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