tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post8432387479534442686..comments2024-03-18T22:34:29.437-04:00Comments on field negro: Barack's "Cultural Learning Of America"field negrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15411743587725023134noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-47306853444423585052007-01-23T09:11:00.000-05:002007-01-23T09:11:00.000-05:00I apologize in advance if this rains on anyone's p...I apologize in advance if this rains on anyone's parade. First, there is no chance at all that Mr. Obama can win. I think he knows it as well as most of us. I think he knows that he would be a dead president within weeks of the election. I can't even see them waiting until he is sworn in to send out the snipers. <br /><br />I would guess that he is actually angling towards a possible Vice Presidency run at this point. A good showing in the primaries would make him almost a lock, no matter who gets the Presidential nod. I predict that he will be the least likely to ruffle any of the other candidates feathers especially Hillary, Edwards, or Richardson. He'll be the guy everybody likes and anybody could use and for sure capture that Black vote. He might even live through a Vice Presidential run.<br /><br />Here's the part that's going to get you twisted. None of it matters. While I can respect Obama the man, I expect no different from Obama the politician than I expect from any onther politician. It is simply naive to believe that there will be some magical mystical miraculous change in the politics of Capitalism that is practiced in this country. Obama knows that to stay in power he has to keep the right people, the people with money happy. He isn't running a grass roots race, he is parlaying with the rich and powerful. If he is not already a tool of the special interest, he is setting himself up to be one.<br /><br />That's the ugly truth of this thing we call democracy in America. In the words of the Wu, "Cash Rules Everything Around Me" As long the masses of us can be distracted into ingoring that basic fundamental fact about power there is little chance that we will take steps that can actually cause a change. So they will keep us focused on the inconsequential things, like the possibility of the first woman, Balck or Latino president, or Obama's middle name. It's all misdirection. <br /><br />Free your mind.<br />exodusmentality.blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-5536774661923813712007-01-23T02:55:00.000-05:002007-01-23T02:55:00.000-05:00Ditto Field...
You summed that up pretty well.
I...Ditto Field...<br /><br />You summed that up pretty well.<br /><br />I like Obama's message. <br />But I don't think the rest of America is ready to hear it and embrace it.<br /><br />And you are exactly right about that Poll you mentioned. That kind of poll becomes skewed because no one wants to be seen as a "racist". So they give the response that is the least confrontational... But as you say.... when they get in the voting booth, they won't vote for a Black candidate. <br /><br />Another problem with Obama is that as a black candidate... it will be impossible to win any Southern States.<br /><br />Democrats will have to get at least 1 or 2 Southern States to get a solid victory. There are a couple of Southern States that are close to flipping Democratic in 2008. But a Black candidate makes that impossible.Brian https://www.blogger.com/profile/07872444863142531165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-9886932463152854332007-01-22T23:04:00.000-05:002007-01-22T23:04:00.000-05:00I'm supporting Obama because I don't think he's an...I'm supporting Obama because I don't think he's any less qualified than anyone else running. Taking his TOTAL elected governmental office experience, he has more than Clinton AND Edwards and by the time of the primaries in 2008, will totally have more than Dubya had when he ran. <br /><br />I believe he should run because folks in those red states need to see someone Black stand before them seriously stuming for the Presidency. <br /><br />Will he win?<br /><br />I doubt it.<br /><br />But, for me, that's not the point.<br /><br />WE - the USA - not Black America, but ALL America - need to see this Black man run for President. <br /><br />His run wouldn't be necessary right now if Colin Powell had run in 2000. <br /><br />I will NOT vote for Hillay Clinton. I'll vote Green Party before I vote for her.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-42963046725415274302007-01-22T22:52:00.000-05:002007-01-22T22:52:00.000-05:00Hello field negro. My father told me about your bl...Hello field negro. My father told me about your blog it is a very good blog. I like the ways you made your arguement. Many people argue that Black and White people can't exist solely. You Simply acknowlege the fact that racial tension exist. I hope that he gets the office. I also know that being a black man the road will a lot tougher. I am very interested to see how it all plays out. <br /><br />I very much like your blog. I would like to welcome you to the Rouge Gallery. It means that I will link you. If you object just tell me and I will remove it.C-dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15420754854549345661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-73451277600983618792007-01-22T21:23:00.000-05:002007-01-22T21:23:00.000-05:00I'm torn, Field. I think you've been infected by m...I'm torn, Field. I think you've been infected by my cynicism. I think alot of Obama's pie in the sky hope machine stuff is like pixie dust on the American public and it will be hard for a huge chunk to brush off. Many white female/soccer moms will buy into and badger their hubbies into it. There was even a high level GOP Christian evangelical who invited Obama to speak and defended him vehemently to his cohorts. <br /><br />Now, it's that Fox News 40% that's troublesome, true. These are the same people who see no problem with the idiot Virgil Goode attacking Keith Ellison, or other such right wing trogs. Obama doesn't have a shot with them anyway.<br /><br />The key is that there is a critical mass of hokey white folks who can tip the primaries to Obama as Hillary and Edwards fight over the remnants. I think thatmass will translate into the same support in the general election. Head to head against Rudy G. or Mitt Romney, he can win. McClain, no. And all he has to do is keep up is okey dokey message of hope stuff.Christopher Chambershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16981041389119024155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-30355994659292817812007-01-22T21:14:00.000-05:002007-01-22T21:14:00.000-05:00Welcome to the fields creativedtv, and em. I welco...Welcome to the fields creativedtv, and em. I welcome all points of views, and I love to learn from people. <br /><br />As you can see, there are some pretty thoughtfull posters here,so you guys should feel right at home.<br /><br />Peace.field negrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15411743587725023134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-9750477234585444482007-01-22T15:00:00.000-05:002007-01-22T15:00:00.000-05:00go team barack! immature response I know but there...go team barack! immature response I know but there is something about him that I find refreshing. That may not be enough to win the Presidency and look at Hilary, she looks like she is ruthless so he has a tough fight ahead of him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-11639802609461409622007-01-22T14:10:00.000-05:002007-01-22T14:10:00.000-05:00I just discovered this site. I have to say I like ...I just discovered this site. I have to say I like it...I will lurk a bit more before making anymore comments.<br /><br />But good job brutha, I am a Fields negro, well it's my last name not negro of course but field(s)lolCreativeTDFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05272759296070369336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-66689914134646201972007-01-22T13:15:00.000-05:002007-01-22T13:15:00.000-05:00From what I've read and seen of Barack, I like him...From what I've read and seen of Barack, I like him. I truly don't know very much about his politics. I think he understands the depth and complexity involved with him running for president, and is not simply enjoying the "rockstar treatment". I hope that's the case anyway. I do belive that he has what it takes to win. I'm interested to seee how this will play out for '08.Tashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05841784678107146378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-39299697240801279262007-01-22T12:44:00.000-05:002007-01-22T12:44:00.000-05:00Hey...just discovered this Blog. As the son and br...Hey...just discovered this Blog. As the son and brother to white Jazz musicians (who are all Union members) I consider myself an honarary field negro.<br /><br />But Obama woon't is unelectable for two main reasons: 1) He's black, but add to this 2) He's a democrat.<br /><br />The south and all the other fascist red states know where their bread is buttered. I think that MAYBE a Black republican who was obvioously "tough on terrorists" and who is obviously plugged into the old-boy network of military contractors, navy and army bases, and red-state handouts could possibly get elected.<br /><br />Obama has two strikes that together make him unelectable by that horrid mass of illiterate hillbillies that now run our country>Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05600594543006494130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-52314761864293663422007-01-22T11:38:00.000-05:002007-01-22T11:38:00.000-05:00I feel you field. It is hard not to be cynical ab...I feel you field. It is hard not to be cynical about it. But the truth is...He is every bit as qualified as Hillary or anyone else. <br /><br />Let the man run...let us see how it plays out. The easy way out is to not run. <br /><br />I say run your Ass off, BO, MAKE them choose someone else. Make them live with the results.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-91787114807813461122007-01-22T10:39:00.000-05:002007-01-22T10:39:00.000-05:00I don't think Obama's beleiving the hype, just rid...I don't think Obama's beleiving the hype, just riding the waves. America might not be ready yet (can't you just picture the "liberals" at the polls like "uh...um...NAAAH!"), but I'm glad he's there. <br /><br />I hate that he and Hillary and the first – sorry, I forget the name – Latino candidate have to all run at once, but I guess that's how it will go this time. <br /><br />Either way, he'll get my vote.meera bowman-johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09822353561822881644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-37435125494819948612007-01-22T09:02:00.000-05:002007-01-22T09:02:00.000-05:00I like Barak, but I don't think this is the time f...I like Barak, but I don't think this is the time for him to run for President. All the reasons you state are valid ones. I would like to see him with a key position in the next White House, though. This would allow him time to gain some valuable experience. <br /><br />As for the attitudes of most white American voters, it's really sad. They would willingly vote for a white man (Bush) who screwed up the country not once, but twice. But if a person of color came along who just might be able to fix some of this mess, they'd come up with all kinds of excuses not to support him/her.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com