What Will The Neighbors Think?

Newsweek should be ashamed of themselves for both allowing this article to be written and even more so published. I believe that this nation and only this nation could and does have unlimited potential for anyone to reach their highest dreams. However, it is not societies responsibility to give anything to anyone who does work for it or who doesn't earn it. If Obama does not get elected it is not racism, it is simply that the majority of those who vote do not agree with his capabilities or his platform. The fact that there are not stories written about women (e.g. Hillary) in this capacity shows me that women are do not let their past hold them down and they choose to reach for their dreams as equals. America does not have to elect anyone to any office to show prove that there are equal opportunities. For Newsweek to play the racism card, shows that your organization is looking for racism by seeing America through racist eyes.

In my personal opinion, we would be better off looking at individual merit than trying to fan the dying flames of the past. We must not forget; however, we cannot paralyze our nation by holding on to the past. And what Weisberg says is so Un-American and not something that I could let go without comment. By his logic, America would have to elect one of every type of person to the Presidents office in order for this country to hold its head high as the land of opportunity. That is ridiculous.

I will be exercising my American rights and not buy Newsweek again. I hope all others here who disagree with this type of inflammatory and un-educational journalism do the same.

Weisberg, since you say that we are racist if we refuse to vote for Obama, why don't you compare Colin Powell with Obama? People respect Colin Powell and he has the experience to be president as well as lead this country. He also actually served in our military, which is a good start if you want to be commander in chief of the entire US military . He would win by a landslide against anyone he ran against. So much for your racism theory.

Mr. Weisberg,

I don't oppose Obama because he's black. I oppose him because he's a SOCIALIST.

Please take your tired race card and go home. There is no more room in American discourse ffor the tired, divisive rantings of you Socialists.

JB

Weisberg,

I don't oppose Obama because he's black. I oppose him because he's a SOCIALIST.

Please put your tired race card away and go home.

JB

Jacob you do not know what the heck you are talking about. I guess its your only shot at your 15 minutes of fame. Good luck with that, looser. To your boss: this guy needs to take the wiz test I'm sure he took in too much of the DNC parties.

How dare you write such trash? This is nothing more than total nonsense. If Obama loses the election, he simply loses. Period. End of discussion. This race card bull has been played out. I find it extremely offensive for you to even suggest that if he loses this election it's only because America is racist. Where the hell have you been? It's no secret that racism against blacks is alive and well in this country and others for that matter. Why is it only now that you pretend to care? A win or loss for Obama is not going to magically erase racism from this nation and you're an idiot if you think otherwise. I'm a black woman so I know all about racism both in blatant and discreet format. The fight against racism didn't begin with Obama and it certainly will not end with him. What makes me so angry is that before his campaign, folks like you who want so desperately to prove you're socially just and politically correct didn't give one rats behind about making the case about racism and how it continues to damage the black race until the media spotlight was placed upon the rat race for the Oval Office. There are countless racist situations out there screaming for this kind of media attention. Where are your articles about them?

How dare you write such trash? This is nothing more than total nonsense. If Obama loses the election, he simply loses. Period. End of discussion. This race card bull has been played out. I find it extremely offensive for you to even suggest that if he loses this election it's only because America is racist. Where the hell have you been? It's no secret that racism against blacks is alive and well in this country and others for that matter. Why is it only now that you pretend to care? A win or loss for Obama is not going to magically erase racism from this nation and you're an idiot if you think otherwise. I'm a black woman so I know all about racism both in blatant and discreet format. The fight against racism didn't begin with Obama and it certainly will not end with him. What makes me so angry is that before his campaign, folks like you who want so desperately to prove you're socially just and politically correct didn't give one rats behind about making the case about racism and how it continues to damage the black race until the media spotlight was placed upon the rat race for the Oval Office. There are countless racist situations out there screaming for this kind of media attention. Where are your articles on those?

The very fact that there is a backlash of articles against mr wiesberg seems to confirm the fact that wiseberg is dead-on RIGHT.
Old saying goes, people don't like the truth about them. That explains the backlash here.
But fact remains, every two year old knows this is a year that democrats have it made - -after 8 years of Bush bugling. Then there is an eloquent candidate and a very decent man by every measure and a very efficient man jusdging bby his campaign fund raising etc.,.
But he is dead even in the polls with bush twin Mc Cain?
And you say it's not racism. It is racism. Read this excerpt from an associated press (AP)article of 8 hours ago:
*****And so Obama accepted the nomination Thursday night standing on the shoulders of King and thousands of others who suffered and bled to give blacks the right to vote ??? yet Obama did not speak King's name.
In only briefly paying homage to "a young preacher from Georgia," Obama illustrated how much America has changed in those 45 years, and how much it has stayed the same. Yes, Obama could actually become the first black president of the United States ??? but he must somehow become raceless to do it.*****
It shows there are others who think like Mr wiesberg and who think Mr Wiesberg is right.
This witch hunt tone in these comments is telling. When Galileo said the world is round, he was reviled by the church because they thought he was a heretic going against the orthodoxy of the day. The more shrill these comments get -- by whites of course --- its more obvious racism is the reason Obama is not a shoo-in at this election as he should be.
As for the argument that blacks vote for blacks and that is racism too ---- of course they'd vote for a black when they belong to the still oppressed minority, marginalised and discriminated against.. They'd be insane not to. That???s not racism -- but being the majority and advantaged because of it, and still voting on the basis of skin colour is altogether something else -- it is racism through and through.

kgape

This is contemptible. I am disgusted with the leftist technique of declaring anyone with a different opinion racist/evil/stupid. The attacks on free speech and the right to disagree are a big reason why I am no longer on the left. Yes, some bigots won't vote for Obama just because he is black. That's true, ugly racism. But so is voting for him just *because* he is black. It's facistic to slander anyone who disagrees with you as "racist."

How dare you! I love this country, and will vote for the person I think is best suited to be it's President - not based on gender, color, or religion - period. I am a white woman who has taken Dr. King's message to heart, and that is how I raised my children. I have never been more disgusted at a media so out of touch or so manipulative - it's almost frightening.

Has Weisberg and Newsweek lost their minds??? Are you kidding with this stuff??? I cannot believe that Newsweek would publish this trash. The fact that Obama is running for president and received the nomination from the Democratic Party proves that the ???legacy of slavery, segregation and racism in the rearview mirror.??? I???m white, and never think about someone???s race, until some weak minded, opinionated, racist makes statements like Mr. Weisberg has. I???m suppose to vote for Obama because???. of the historical value, to right a wrong from over 100 years ago, just because he???s black.

I???m not a racist, I???m not a republican, I am college educated, and I???m not voting for Obama. Last night he laid out so much ???stuff??? that I sat there thinking???.how are we going to pay for that, who???s going to pay for that, how is he going to do that??? I don???t believe just because I exist that my government owes me a free education, free housing, free food, free health care, etc???. I was really shocked at his speech. I???m reading his two books right now (Dreams of my Father, and Audacity of Hope), that everyone should read before they vote for Obama???.he???s not exactly who he says his is???read the books.

Newsweek and Mr. Weisberg have done nothing more than prove the point that Obama is a media darling and your in the tank for him. How about this???.that makes you a racist???.

This is contemptible. I am disgusted with the leftist technique of declaring anyone with a different opinion racist/evil/stupid. The attacks on free speech and the right to disagree are a big reason why I am no longer on the left; . Yes, some bigots won't vote for Obama just because he is black. That's true, ugly racism. But so is voting for him just *because* he is black. It's facistic to slander anyone who disagrees as "racist."

Has Weisberg and Newsweek lost their minds??? Are you kidding with this stuff??? I cannot believe that Newsweek would publish this trash. The fact that Obama is running for president and received the nomination from the Democratic Party proves that the ???legacy of slavery, segregation and racism in the rearview mirror.??? I???m white, and never think about someone???s race, until some weak minded, opinionated, racist makes statements like Mr. Weisberg has. I???m suppose to vote for Obama because???. of the historical value, to right a wrong from over 100 years ago, just because he???s black???

I???m not a racist, I???m not a republican, I am college educated, and I???m not voting for Obama. Last night he laid out so much ???stuff??? that I sat thinking???.how are we going to pay for that, who???s going to pay for that, how is he going to do that??? I don???t believe just because I exist that my government owes me a free education, free housing, free food, free health care, etc???. I was really shocked at his speech. I???m reading two books right now (Dreams of my Father, and Audacity of Hope), that I believe everyone should read before they vote for Obama???.he???s not exactly who he says his is???read the books and make an educated decision about the person your voting for....not because of race.

Newsweek and Mr. Weisberg have done nothing more than prove the point that Obama is a media darling and your in the tank for him. How about this???.Mr. Weisberg's article and Newsweeks support of the article prove nothing more than your nuts and racist???.

Mr Weisberg is a Moron, this article was despicable and proves that Mr. Weisberg is a racist. Even more disgusting is the management of News Week who allowed this article to be printed. True Capitalism at any cost.

Jacob, initially I was amazed and angered by your comment. I am a white 44 year old conservative who teaches and continues to teach my 13 year old daughter of how things use to be. Blacks in the back of the bus, black water fountain, white water fountain, and how barbarian slavery was. I tell her it was a very sad part of American history. I was actually more liberal in college and I graduated from a Christian college in
Arkansas. What amazes me and I tell others including my daughter, is that, I would vote for a woman (black or white) as well as a black man for president. I just would not vote for any woman or black man including Obama. I choice is because of liberal policies, not the color of a person's skin or gender. Does that make me racist or sexist? No, it does not. I have met democrats who are white, some within my own family, who
will not vote for Obama because he is black but who would have voted for a woman. The problem, my friend, is that it is your party not the republican party that has problems with race. Your comments are ridiculous and poorly thought out.

Oh wow, Jacob has decided that the USA should elect a token president. not because that person is the best person for the job, not because that person is someone with vast experience and not because the person has some innovative policy plans. Nope, not Jacob - he thinks we should elect someone based on th color of his skin. Dr King would be so proud to find a white journalist who is willing, graciously, to allow a black man to do something - just because he is black. Jacob, oh Jacob - how far back you have stepped.