Last week, I reported for the Huffington Post that country singer Toby Keith had performed a pro-lynching anthem on the Colbert Report, and would be playing the same song soon on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and a slew of nationally televised talk shows. ...more at link including video
Now, Keith has trained his sights on Barack Obama, attacking him in racially tinged language that startled even the notoriously reactionary radio jock Glenn Beck. During Keith's appearance on the July 30 broadcast of Beck's show, he remarked, "I think the black people would say he [Obama] don't talk, act or carry himself as a black person."
"What does that even mean?" the audibly shocked Beck replied.
"Well, I don't know what that means," Keith drawled, "but I think that that's what they would say. Even though the black society would pull for him I still think that they think in the back of their mind that the only reason he is in [the general election] is because he talks, acts and carries himself as a Caucasian."
...
The comments section of my post was immediately swarmed by right-wing trolls twisting themselves into contortions to defend the indefensible. A typical comment read: "I can't believe that this Max can't find something real to complain about in this crazy world... I think Max is the bigot - he obviously hates country music, country singers and Southerners." [what's a little racism without a little white victim mentality]
How does one "act" white. I hate hearing black people say this, because really if you're suggesting being smart, well read, etc is "acting white" what are you saying about yourself?
Praise our white lord Jesus. :usacry
Praise our white lord Jesus. :usacry
the name Jesus is too ethinic for my liking
i think we should call him Jason
Jason Christ
Praise our white lord Jesus. :usacry
the name Jesus is too ethinic for my liking
i think we should call him Jason
Jason Christ
you may be onto something. :o
Is this really "shocking"? Obama is about as "urban black" as Bryant Gumbel. Is he black? Yes. Did he live a "black" life? Sure. But is he the kind of cliched, hip-hop black? No. And a lot of the black community views that as a betrayl of supposed core values of the black struggle.
Is this really "shocking"? Obama is about as "urban black" as Bryant Gumbel. Is he black? Yes. Did he live a "black" life? Sure. But is he the kind of cliched, hip-hop black? No. And a lot of the black community views that as a betrayl of supposed core values of the black struggle.
:lol I can't believe he said "caucasian". Nothing to help balance out your distorted perspective like some edumucated polytikal correctness
uppityit pretty much comes down to this for a lot of white folks.
[LOTS O TEXT]
Is this really "shocking"? Obama is about as "urban black" as Bryant Gumbel. Is he black? Yes. Did he live a "black" life? Sure. But is he the kind of cliched, hip-hop black? No. And a lot of the black community views that as a betrayl of supposed core values of the black struggle.
A struggle which is often used as an excuse for not showing much ambition or interest in necessary conformation in the first place, with blame placed not on oneself, but on an outside oppressor. That's another thing I'll never understand about this nation, this sense of blind entitlement, seemingly irrespective of effort and ambition. Then again, that's not really a matter of race. American admit no fault, accept no responsibility culture, it's some weird shit all around.
To be fair, there hasn't been any disasters in the US lately so there isn't too much to write a song about.
OHHH... duh. So he is pissed since he'll lose his job. I see.To be fair, there hasn't been any disasters in the US lately so there isn't too much to write a song about.
Um dude, we have a black man running for president who has a good chance of winning and if he does will enslave the white people!! WHAT SAY YOU NOW BOY!?!??!
OHHH... duh. So he is pissed since he'll lose his job. I see.To be fair, there hasn't been any disasters in the US lately so there isn't too much to write a song about.
Um dude, we have a black man running for president who has a good chance of winning and if he does will enslave the white people!! WHAT SAY YOU NOW BOY!?!??!
He's just talking about how Obama dials the phone.
this whole movement to brand Obama as "too presidential" is really confusing to me
Obama is intelligent, confident, and well-spoken! Do we really want this man as our president?? He'd be too good at it.
???
this whole movement to brand Obama as "too presidential" is really confusing to me
Obama is intelligent, confident, and well-spoken! Do we really want this man as our president?? He'd be too good at it.
???
The Left has a tendency to want to elect their superiors, whereas most of the common man wants to elect someone they feel can identify with them and v/v.
Is this really "shocking"? Obama is about as "urban black" as Bryant Gumbel. Is he black? Yes. Did he live a "black" life? Sure. But is he the kind of cliched, hip-hop black? No. And a lot of the black community views that as a betrayl of supposed core values of the black struggle.
I suppose this means we won't be seeing anymore Toby Keith Ford commercials. :'(
Is this really "shocking"? Obama is about as "urban black" as Bryant Gumbel. Is he black? Yes. Did he live a "black" life? Sure. But is he the kind of cliched, hip-hop black? No. And a lot of the black community views that as a betrayl of supposed core values of the black struggle.
So in order to not be an ethnic betrayer he should embrace "hip-hop black" culture? What? Which parts of the black community feels that somehow betrays the struggle?
If anything there are blacks who may feel that while Obama is black, he hasn't experienced the same things they have. Obama grew up in Hawaii and Kansas while tanks drove past my mom's house during the Detroit Riot of 67. In short, Obama isn't a product of the civil rights movement of the 60s and 70s, and he doesn't associate himself with the "leaders" of that era (the Jacksons, Sharptons, etc). So yea, there are differences in terms of background and environment, but that doesn't make him some type of "Oreo." Obama spent a good deal of his adult life working in the inner city, helping all kinds of people. Just because he didn't grow up in the civil rights fight doesn't mean that he has no understanding of it.
I suppose this means we won't be seeing anymore Toby Keith Ford commercials. :'(
good. I'm tired of people getting suckered into buying POS Ford crap. :)
I suppose this means we won't be seeing anymore Toby Keith Ford commercials. :'(
good. I'm tired of people getting suckered into buying POS Ford crap. :)
DIE
this whole movement to brand Obama as "too presidential" is really confusing to me
Obama is intelligent, confident, and well-spoken! Do we really want this man as our president?? He'd be too good at it.
???
The Left has a tendency to want to elect their superiors, whereas most of the common man wants to elect someone they feel can identify with them and v/v.
Damn straight I want to elect my superior! I want the smartest fucking man possible in that seat!
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g320/JDBDkid/Ford_Mustang_Logo_05.jpg)
:heartbeat :heartbeat :heartbeat
this whole movement to brand Obama as "too presidential" is really confusing to me
Obama is intelligent, confident, and well-spoken! Do we really want this man as our president?? He'd be too good at it.
???
The Left has a tendency to want to elect their superiors, whereas most of the common man wants to elect someone they feel can identify with them and v/v.
Damn straight I want to elect my superior! I want the smartest fucking man possible in that seat!
I don't think it particularly matters. Although I will say IME the best bosses and execs are not always the "smartest" employees by certain measures. Identifying with your client goes a long way in business and in politics.
this whole movement to brand Obama as "too presidential" is really confusing to me
Obama is intelligent, confident, and well-spoken! Do we really want this man as our president?? He'd be too good at it.
???
The Left has a tendency to want to elect their superiors, whereas most of the common man wants to elect someone they feel can identify with them and v/v.
Damn straight I want to elect my superior! I want the smartest fucking man possible in that seat!
I don't think it particularly matters. Although I will say IME the best bosses and execs are not always the "smartest" employees by certain measures. Identifying with your client goes a long way in business and in politics.
Even if this is true, I identify a lot more with the erudite and passionate orator than the rickety, confused old man.
The Left has a tendency to want to elect their superiors, whereas most of the common man wants to elect someone they feel can identify with them and v/v.
I find it hilarious that a war hero from a brahmin military family with a sterling record and 27 years of political experience is considered the unpresidential candidate and the one whom the mythical "common man" identifies with.
The Left has a tendency to want to elect their superiors, whereas most of the common man wants to elect someone they feel can identify with them and v/v.
the common man are morons and i have the test scores to prove it
The Left has a tendency to want to elect their superiors, whereas most of the common man wants to elect someone they feel can identify with them and v/v.
the common man are morons and i have the test scores to prove it
This only means I too can become President.
Although your post is phrased weird and I can't tell if it's wrong so maybe I'm not qualified...
I must admit that the surreal direction McCain's ads have taken this past week is pretty awesome.
Obama: He's so popular! After eight years of George W. Bush, can we really afford to elect a President people like? John McCain is old and crusty. Nobody likes John McCain. Paid for by John McCain for President.
While I also don't understand the McCain "celeb" ads, it's hard to argue they haven't made an impact.
While I also don't understand the McCain "celeb" ads, it's hard to argue they haven't made an impact.
While I also don't understand the McCain "celeb" ads, it's hard to argue they haven't made an impact.
New direction of McCain campaign, to appeal to the youth:
Warning, may terrify:spoiler (click to show/hide)(http://i35.tinypic.com/29vnyvq.jpg)[close]
I think Toby Keith has nailed the Midwestern sentiments pretty well.
A lot of people are suspicious about Obama. Which is probably better than the outright hatred that was reserved for Kerry and Gore but not where he should be in an election that should be an easy Democratic victory.
McCain has done some pretty poor advertising because the GOP is in shambles. Most conservative backers are backing him with a forced grin on their faces. It is pretty easy for the Democrats to let in-fighting happen as McCain tries to claim the moderate and conservative bunch. Religious fundies are still bitter about Huckabee not making the cut. Obama should be breaking up GOP's threadbare solidarity but he isn't and I don't know why.
It is why I can easily expect him to become the Dukakis of 2008.
I find it hilarious that a war hero from a brahmin military family with a sterling record and 27 years of political experience is considered the unpresidential candidate and the one whom the mythical "common man" identifies with.
so..you expect him to be steamrolled in November? If Obama loses I figure it'll be somewhat close, perhaps with him losing states dems are expected to win (say, Michigan) as well as those cornbread states everyong expects him to win (Iowa)
so..you expect him to be steamrolled in November? If Obama loses I figure it'll be somewhat close, perhaps with him losing states dems are expected to win (say, Michigan) as well as those cornbread states everyong expects him to win (Iowa)
Obama's victory is dependent on the GOP's disorganization.
Iowa has pretty strong Obama sentiment but that is the Iowa Democrats, which granted are the majority. However, a lot of the blue gains in 2006 are not center-left and left but by center-right DINOs like Jim Webb who are closet Republicans.
With the poor McCain campaign clunking along, he still is doing much better than one should in his position. The only question is if the GOP is willing to come together or not. If they do, Obama is fucked. McCain still has that "rogue" image to him, all those times where he was side by side with Jon Stewart (the librul menace) and that speaks to the swing voters that McCain is like Bush but he is far more moderate, which is just enough to get him elected. However if the religious right is unsure about McCain, more and more votes will find their way to Obama, maybe.
Obama's saving grace to me is the debates where Obama runs circles around McCain. However, Obama could be ruined by then, failing to capture a majority.
Obama needs to pick a good attack dog as his VP. This weekend David Gergen suggested they may need to re-examine Hillary as the choice. Can't say I disagree.
Picking a Bayh or a Kaine does little in my opinion.
Obama's outcome is dependent both on his rival party's disunity and his campaign's convincing he's some sort of messiah, game changer. Your post is more applilcalbe to something liek 2006 elections
It is the way things are, black, white, whatever. There just seems to be a strong negative reaction to achievement within black communities, as if the act itself is a kind of capitulation to your invisible white masters.
Last week, I reported for the Huffington Post that country singer Toby Keith had performed a pro-lynching anthem on the Colbert Report, and would be playing the same song soon on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and a slew of nationally televised talk shows. ...
It is the way things are, black, white, whatever. There just seems to be a strong negative reaction to achievement within black communities, as if the act itself is a kind of capitulation to your invisible white masters.
You can't pigeonhole people as certain things, then insult them when they ignore your preconceptions with shit like "you're not acting the way you're supposed to". And THEN have the nerve to be like " You guys don't think you can do shit and that's sad."
as a side note, i definitely understand the wish to NOT vote for obama, but man i have to reach when i try to imagine WANTING to support Mccain.
The only reason why I think anyone should even consider voting for McCain is to prevent one party control.