Republicans are Terrified of Barack Obama

[redstate_democrat]

The Repugs are simply TERRIFIED of this man. They do not want to run against him.

Furthermore, all I see are a lot of white people scared of an old, fiery black preacher. They are afraid of "blackness". They are afraid of "Afrocentrism". They are afraid to DEAL with this country's horrible and wretched history in its dealings with African Americans. They are afraid of blacks achieving any success at all, and when they do, will attribute this success to their "blackness" as if it is some sort of advantage in a country that has shown this community the bottom of its foot since the founding of this country.

If Afrocentrism is "racist", then America is racist by default because America is based on a Eurocentric mores. Afrocentrism is a cultural subsection of African Americans. There is nothing inherently wrong with celebrating African heritage, culture, and personal responsibility and upliftment.

It is no different than Greeks celebrating their Greek heritage and culture. It is no different than Italians and other ethnic Europeans celebrating their culture. It is no different than Jewish people observing and celebrating their history and culture.

Why is it when it comes to black people, black people must forget or erase their identity in order to avoid being labeled "black radical". How is it radical to NOT be ashamed of who you are? I guess some people would prefer for black people to just shut up, forget about history, and deny themselves. Black people have a distinctly unique history and relationship with this country. As I would assume Native Americans do as well.

[anonymous171]

1. These new attacks look like they came from the repugs and not Clinton

So yeah, it looks that way.

[RazBerryBeret]

16. unsubstantiated rumor....

I heard today on an air america show (I listen via itunes @ work on an off all day)
it made me stop and think. Someone said that the Republicans were testing how "far" they could go with attacks on Obama in the GE...
they need to find out at what point the public outcry would be too loud...

interesting, did anyone else hear this?

[jean627]

22. How can you tell?

I haven't been able to tell any difference between Clinton and Republicans.

[babylonsister]

2. Great post! Thanks for saying it! nt

[opihimoimoi]

3. Simply put, I think they (Whts) are somewhat EMBARRASSED .....flummoxed as well...

[anigbrowl]

19. Not this one. But I'm Eurotrash, so I have no standing at all!

Seriously, it is very interesting to look at this as an outsider. My (Asian American) other half often points out that I'm not 'culturally' white by the US standard.

It's pretty bizarre to look at this whole flap as if the pastor were advocating setting fire to downtown or something. Between this and the Ferraro thing, I've been struck by the number of people who think the clock gets reset every Jauary 1 or something and that for any black (or Asian, or whatever) person to address historical or institutional inequities is somehow reverse racism. I'm not denying that such a thing exists, mind, but it seems to me that a lot of the objections go along the lines of 'how dare you embarrass us by mentioning that', along with this condescending attitude that says white people'gave' civil rights to blacks as if it were in their gift.

I don't think most of these people are racists of the stormfront/cross-burning variety, but there does seem to be this angry viba among a small minority of people that every time someone of color does very well it's an attack upon white people or so, and have this 'alien' view of non-white people (Bill O'Reilly's astonishment at a Harlem restaurant being just like a 'real' restaurant comes to mind). Mind you, the same is true of some men who have deep-seated problems with the idea of a woman being in charge.

[opihimoimoi]

21. From a non white, well said....toast to you for a valid point...

:toast:

[silverweb]

24. I had to go look up "Eurotrash."

Thought that might describe me, too, but it doesn't. I'm still just a "Heinz-57" mixed-breed mutt. :D

[Enrique]

4. using Wright as an issue is a no-brainer

they're using it against him because they want to beat him and Wright helps them beat him.

[DemzRock]

Terrified? HA! I think not. They were just hoping to use the Wright thing later...

And they probably will use it again in some manner if BO gets the Dem nom.

They have a ton of this kind of stuff ready.

[FrenchieCat]

14. The GOP would have saved it for the GE, if they felt that they could beat him....

instead, the GOP fan the flames during our primaries.

So I'm not quite sure how your logic follows. The Pukes are scared of running against him, and would rather get rid of him now before it is too late. Hillary is who they want, and it shows.

[polichick]

5. Many Republicans AND the Clintons seem terrified of him...

...and many other Republicans are volunteering every day to work for him in PA!

[DesertFlower]

6. i totally agree with you.

:toast:

[jobycom]

7. The Repubs I deal with are praying they get to run against Obama.

Go figure. But I'm in Texas. Not many Republicans down here.

[Whisp]

8. yes, she is. nt

[chknltl]

9. Feb 12 2009

The very thoughts of a President Obama rededicating the Lincoln Memorial on President Lincoln's 200th birthday....

Why YES, I believe WE CAN!!!
:patriot:

[redstate_democrat]

15. Obama's

approach and relationship with Rev. Wright is entirely consistent with who he is as a leader. He does not entirely cast off people into the wilderness if he doesn't agree with them on everything. He is the ONLY candidate running who is willing to TALK TO LEADERS of other country's we don't agree with.

[chknltl]

25. This too I like about him!

I have liked him from the very first day I heard him at the '04 DNC! I was a Kerry supporter and on that day I was wishing it was Senator Obama instead of John Kerry. Truth be told, I was a Kucinich supporter because of his views on impeachment, then I was an Edwards supporter because of his views about taking our government back from the big business lobbyists. Now I am an Obama supporter.

He is my choice, not because he is the last one standing but because the more I am getting to know this man the more I am coming to love his message! He is NOT politics as usual! I believe that he will roll up his sleeves and get to work on day one. Ya know what? We The People are ready to roll up our sleeves too! Yes We Can.

The cherry on the cake will be Feb. 12 '09. We will have been a nation at work for a year under the Obama Reconstruction. America will still be licking her wounds, Iraq will be...well without the bfee, Iraq should be undergoing her own reconstruction aided by her neighbors and what aid render-able by the other peaceful nations of this planet. America will have a strong Democratically controlled congress and with any luck many members of the bfee will be in prison. Our President will lead us in a moment of silence as an homage to all who have suffered racism in our country's history and launch into a speech to inspire us as only he can. This is the very real HOPE I feel when I look at Senator Obama. That day, February 12, 2009 will be a sunny day indeed and if I can, I plan to be there to see it in person.

Sadly, as I type these words, CNN is chattering away in the background about Senator Obama's preacher. The forces who would deny us this dream just don't give up do they. Well I'll not be giving up. Nor will anyone else who shares our dream. YES WE CAN, DAMNIT!

[high density]

10. Obama is religious. Only Republicans can be religious

MUST ATTACK RELIGIOUS DEMOCRAT WITH RELIGION!!!!!!

Then we must eat some brains.

[cooolandrew]

11. Untrue I have rarely heard that much bad from Republicans on Obama really.

If they are it is mostlyparroting what they saw on the news. I have heard many talkd well of himthough.

[cooolandrew]

12. Untrue I have rarely heard that much bad from Republicans on Obama really.

If they are it is mostlyparroting what they saw on the news. I have heard many talkd well of himthough.

[cooolandrew]

13. Untrue I have rarely heard that much bad from Republican voters on Obama really.

If they are it is mostly parroting what they saw on the news. I have heard many speak well of himthough.

[durrrty libby]

17. lol Amusing and delusional

[ristruck]

18. SO....Are you saying that the statements by Wright are ok?

This raised serious concerns for me. I am giving Obama grace...for now.

[emilyg]

20. I'm not scared - just disgusted by Wright.

[DemzRock]

23. Again I don't think they're scared at all...

They have a ton of intelligence on BO and they can't wait to use it.

[metalluk]

26. Why wouldn't they be terrified?

Why isn't everyone terrified by the idea of putting an inexperienced freshman Senator in charge of the world's most powerful nation?

What's that? He once made a good judgment by opposing the invasion of Iraq, you say. Wow! How very reassuring!