CAN people vote for their economic interests, even if a black man is

[babylonsister]

in charge? Will people hate the black man, or agree with him?

[ecstatic]

1. It's like drinking poison and expecting your enemy to die

It'll be interesting to see what happens.

[babylonsister]

2. Is that what was said about Kennedy as a Catholic? nt

[El Pinko]

3. Re you saying Obama will squash people's economic prospects?

:wtf:

Maybe you're trying to say something else. If not, your post is poorly worded.

[uppityperson]

4. That was my take also. I'd like clarification though.

[babylonsister]

5. Thanks. Changed. Now, better? nt

[El Pinko]

7. A little.

So you're saying "Can people vote for a black man and still be voting in their own economic interests?"

The answer to that is yes.

Obama is not nearly as progressive as I'd like, but he's a damn sight better than McCain, and more or less the same as Clinton, so yes.

[Sunnyshine]

6. Yes, yes, and yes

Yes you can vote for your economic interests, regardless of the color of person in charge. Economics doesn't really come from the POTUS office. He sets an agenda for the legislative bodies, and they pursue passing bills to accomplish the economic goals they target during their tenure.

Yes, we will always have racist and haters and naysayers. The number of racist groups in our country have actually doubled since Dubya took office. http://www.splcenter.org/index.jsp

What better way to counteract this growing prejudice and outright injustice than to elect the person with the best fit to serve the broadest needs of this nation and take equality to a truer plateau here, where it is needed most. Demonstrate that ability, others learn and pass it along.

Yes, because millions and millions of people do agree with them. I look forward to electing a First Woman or a Native American, etc..as long as they have a depth of knowledge and honest mind. This party should work to restore the meaning of having a bona fide President that serves OUR country.

[ColbertWatcher]

8. Gotta love you for linking to SPLC! Welcome to DU! n/t

[Sunnyshine]

9. Love you back for knowing of SPLC's importance.

and thanks for the warm welcome!:hi:

[ColbertWatcher]

10. Everyone should know who the SPLC is! n/t

[VotesForWomen]

11. not everybody who doesn't vote for O is a racist. just so you know. nt