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An interesting perspective; Obama and Arab racism
Topic Started: Jul 19 2008, 08:04 AM (144 Views)
Mikhailoh
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This guy is an econ professor.

http://jamesdmiller.blogspot.com/2008/03/o...rab-racism.html

Mar 13, 2008

Obama and Arab racism

Andrew Sullivan believes that if he becomes president Obama's skin color will reduce the hatred many Muslims feel towards the U.S.

I'm not sure about this. I suspect there is a tremendous amount of anti-black racism in the Arab world, and having a black president might just cause many Muslim-Arabs to hate us even more than they already do. The treatment of blacks in Sudan (and the indifference towards this in the Arab world) does indicate a shocking amount of hatred towards blacks in this part of the globe.

The left has convinced many Americans that we are a deeply racist society. But in truth I think there is far less racism in the U.S. than in most every other country.

Of course, I don't think any of this is a reason to vote against Obama.


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Horace
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Mikhailoh
Jul 19 2008, 08:04 AM
The left has convinced many Americans that we are a deeply racist society. But in truth I think there is far less racism in the U.S. than in most every other country.

I agree. The only thing America has more of than any other country is guilt. White person + simple priveledged lifestyle + news stories about less advantaged people = guilt.
As a good person, I implore you to do as I, a good person, do. Be good. Do NOT be bad. If you see bad, end bad. End it in yourself, and end it in others. By any means necessary, the good must conquer the bad. Good people know this. Do you know this? Are you good?
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Mikhailoh
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That is a fact.
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Well you get that a lot from the leftists.

It's the conservatives who expect everyone else to quit whining and be more like them.
I cite irreconcilable differences.
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Jul 19 2008, 12:19 PM
I agree. The only thing America has more of than any other country is guilt.

And fatties. And freaking enormous cars to take them to the all-you-can-eat buffet. Forget race - if there's ever a thing to be guilty about it's that.
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Axtremus
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Yeah, right, "don't vote for a candidate because the Arabs might hate us more"; much improved from "don't vote for a candidate because the terrorists seem to like him." :yesgrin:
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Mikhailoh
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Axtremus
Jul 19 2008, 07:24 PM
Yeah, right, "don't vote for a candidate because the Arabs might hate us more"; much improved from "don't vote for a candidate because the terrorists seem to like him." :yesgrin:

I used to think you had a keen grasp of the obvious. Now I see even that is not true. What I found interesting was Arab racism, not as it relates to Obama particularly. The guy even said this would not be a reason not to vote for him. In my opinion we don't elect leaders based on what the rest of the world thinks of them. That was you guys' stand. 'Elect Obama 'cause our Euro-allies like him'. Right.
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My apology. I did nor realize that Arab racism is news to you.
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John D'Oh
Jul 19 2008, 04:08 PM
Horace
Jul 19 2008, 12:19 PM
I agree.  The only thing America has more of than any other country is guilt.

And fatties. And freaking enormous cars to take them to the all-you-can-eat buffet. Forget race - if there's ever a thing to be guilty about it's that.

FATTIES!!!! SOFA KING FAT!!!!

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