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In reply to the discussion: Well Sen. Warren, Sen. Sanders, you're both on the record against Obama and Democratic Party. Nice [View all]LiberalLovinLug
(14,173 posts)I hadn't even thought about that angle. I guess I understand how some AAs can be overly sensitive about what is said about Obama. But ask yourself, do you think Warren is a racist? Or that she was picking on Obama because he is black? And that if the very same actions, or non-actions were taken by Obama but his mother happened to meet a white suitor before she met her black suitor and Obama skin was a few shades lighter that she would lay off of him on the exact same issues?
Sorry I know that for some AAs Obama is off limits. Not just for them but for anyone. But my gawd surely you see how paralysing this would be for any opportunity for self evaluation and betterment. It is a very different thing to criticize using fake news like questioning his birth place, or using racist slogans in rallies,..... and criticizing his political decisions isn't it?
A politician is a politician. Once you start saying one politician in your party is above criticism over another because of his skin color, you are treading on the waters of paralysis.