Reply #6: Excellent article.

[KeepItReal]

Are folks unrecommending it just because they think it has something negative to say about Obama?

"All the while, the notion that we must deal with Obama with kid gloves solely because we are happy to have a black man in the White House is absolute nonsense.

Falling in love with a politician is like asking a prostitute to be faithful. We set ourselves up for disappointment when we relate to Obama with extreme emotion, while he deals with us using cold, calculated rationality."

That quote from the article best summarizes the author's take on Black folks (of which I am one) and Obama.

I judge the President by his actions, not by the rhetoric. He's not an unknown, untested guy on the campaign any more, he's supposed to be in charge and capable of making his campaign promises come true. When he falls short, it our job to let him know, regardless of our race or affection for him personally.