Obama: president for the elites? (On Obama's effect upon the African-American community)

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Published on Aug 29, 2012 by RTAmerica

Barack Obama is the first African-American to be elected to the office of US president, yet some black leaders say he is not doing enough for the community. For more on President Obama's relationship with the black community, Kwazi Nkrumah, Occupy LA activist, joins Rt's Liz Wahl.

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1. The Title is VERY Misleading.

This is an excellent presentation by a man who, um, fails the "um" test, but has a very powerful message. African Americans have been adversely impacted by the downturn, and there have never been specific efforts to address this. However, the country as a whole has been affected, so putting the spotlight on African Americans about Obama is a smokescreen. African-Americans are reflecting the general voting body who are disappointed in the president.

We are only 14% of the national population, but when our turnout is extremely high, we can be powerful. If we are disillusioned and don't vote, then it is less likely that Obama will win a state like North Carolina.

But to suggest that the main thrust of this presentation is about "the Elite" is incorrect. I realize that this won't get a lot of recs because it's not a gushing endorsement of the president. But I must admit that it would nice if, in his second term, Obama figured out a way to do something meaningful to help black communities.

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2. Yes, that part was from RT, who have been friendly to Occupy, etc.

Anything which shows the US is not perfect. Kwazi is a good man, a community organizer, and it's a pleasure to again hear him speak truth upon issues which must be known. I agree, the "hood" is the sleeping giant. Use the power!