Reply #49: Hi. In this paragraph below

[Solly Mack]

"It's all about perceptions, folks. Obviously the Republicans understand that. They seek out and nominate people from the minority communities who actually do agree with them and whom they actually can wholeheartedly support who they also know the Democrats will have to object to strenuously and they let the chips of perception fall where they may. It's really a very smart strategy and it's how politics is done. When is the Democratic Party going to figure that out?"

Are you essentially saying using "racism as a strategy"? And that because of "preceptions", it's an effective strategy?

If republicans pick a minority they know is objectionable to democrats(due to that persons personal ethics), are they doing so simply because of the race of the objectionable person? Even if the nominee does buy the party line, hook, line, and sinker. Because if they are, that's using racism as a strategy and those who do that ARE racist. Cause I would define that as using racism and labeling it politics.

Either way, you're using a minority to gain a political advantage. Such an action implies (fairly shouts it) a great deal of disrespect for that minority. If you're being used to push an agenda, then you're not an equal...nor are you viewed as an equal.You're being viewed as a means to an end. Easily discarded later...easily ignored later. It's the "Ill pander to you and I'll use you, BUT I won't stand with you" thinking

Some would say that some Democrats and Republicans alike use minorities in this fashion. I would agree with those who said that.

Condi Rice is an objectionable candidate...regardless of her race. She's objectionable because she supports objectionable policy and tactics (and because she's a liar). Not supporting her can give the perception of racism. I can see that. So you're saying republicans use that perception to stifle dissent of such a candidate, and/or to convey the idea that "democrats must be racists" to not support her.

I'm just trying to make sure I fully understand what you are saying. Cause I do take what you say seriously.

As for Obama, I don't know enough about him to ascertain his motvies. So I can't really comment on the "whys" of his actions. He's still too new for me to form an opinion on what he believes. Once I do form an opinion, however, his race won't play a part in what I think. To me, he is first and foremost a politician, and as such,is a 'different breed", as it were, from the rest of us. I can say with all honesty and no hesitation, I don't hold any politician up as a standard bearer for how anyone should act.