I visited the Science Museum tonight with two English friends. I’ll call them Dennis and Susan. There we were, three writers, talking about the world, life, love and of course, science. When our conversation steered to politics, Susan said she had a white American friend who was angry that Hillary was not the Democratic nominee. This friend is now a pro-McCain blogger who is convincing people not to vote for Obama. Susan didn’t understand why her friend would be voting for McCain, who stands for everything she hates. She is a feminist and a lesbian. Susan also said “American white people think Obama will become President and become anti-white.” Please imagine the shocked look on my face when I heard this statement. Have they not listened to anything that Obama has been saying?
When I got home and tuned in to blog land and was greeted with more racist information about the good people of America. If you’d like to read more, take a look at Obama Hung In Effigy At Christian College
I have never seen a presidential nominee or his family treated in such a horrific way by the American public. As a matter of fact, it has never been allowed. Until now. Christians are selling racists pancakes with Obama’s (Aunt Jemina style) face on the cover. We have white feminists and lesbians who don’t care if the world suffers more wars, if women can’t have abortions, or that we will all die in the upcoming holocaust that will surely happen if we don’t choose the President who prefers diplomacy over murder of innocent women and children. They don’t care. I guess it will be all worth it in the end. To die knowing they stood for (white people) and not for the good of all people. As we die, I’ll especially try and remember to thank the liberals, feminists, lesbians, gays, transgenders who stood tall for the institution of whiteness over everything else.
Lets hope tomorrow that people will take this opportunity for growth and do what they need to do. Change.
September 25, 2008 at 4:07 am
There is an unbelievable amount of racism, prejudice and ignorance still in America. It’s sad. Trust me, i’m not always so nice about it. I rail against it and have to pull myself back from “hating” those who harbor such beliefs and take such horrid actions against other humans. What astounds me is that some of the most bigoted ones claim to be followers of “Jesus”. They don’t know the first thing about Jesus.
I won’t even go into the thing about the Hillary supporters who got stuck.
The BEST thing to do now is focus on the positive. Imagine Obama winning. See it. Feel it. Tell yourself positive thoughts. I’ve now started dreaming some nights about him winning. So keep up a good energetic spirit. It actually will help yourself and others.
*waves* Thanks Bruce. I’m sure I’ll feel better in a few days. And you know, I will start seeing Obama as winning. Thats actually a good idea. I will consciously focus on the positive until it kicks back in.
September 25, 2008 at 4:34 am
This is horrible. What is with people? And they call themselves Christians and they believe in God. The odd thing is that we are all the same in God’s eyes. Why can they follow the lead of God? Instead, the follow the anti-Christ.
*waves at catsrflyfishn* It’s depressing. I’m going to have to focus on the positives if I want to get through this political drama malarky without my head exploding.
September 25, 2008 at 4:35 am
Bruce – you are such a gentle soul.
September 25, 2008 at 9:41 am
Many discussions these past couple of weeks have shocked me to the core. People who had always appeared liberal and progressive to me, suddenly turn out quite the opposite. It makes me very uncomfortable and sick knowing that someone you quite liked harbors such prejudice against you.
Exactly, Kim. That’s why it’s so traumatizing. A betrayal at such a deep level. It is like finding out that your own ‘safe family’ is actually a school of gray aliens – who plan to enthusiastically boil you for dinner. Who can you trust when so many people are showing themselves untrustworthy?
I am now going to shop for an amulet that will keep me from turning into a gray alien.
*chuckle*
September 25, 2008 at 10:23 am
“The love of money is the root of all evil.”
Good post, Steadycat. Yet my hunch is that the race issue is just sand in our collective eyes hiding the real concern – that there’s simply no easy way into the future.
Regardless of who wins the US elections, there’ll be an economic nightmare to follow. I’m almost inclined to let the Republicans clean their own sh*t, instead of letting the Democrats pick the blame for the inevitable downward spiral of the US (and increasingly global) economy.
When Anatole Kaletsky in London Times commented on the recent Wall Street events leading to the state expropriation of its biggest and most important financial companies only to replace them with state-appointed bureaucrats, he could have been forecasting the outcome of the US elections. No matter how you want to see this issue – emotionally, sociologically, historically – it is ultimately all about the money. How well timed was this Wall Street crisis, anyway?
I fear that, given the opportunity to grow most will choose to look after their mortgages, jobs, investments instead – and will vote for whomever promises them stability and familiarity. This may be hard to do in the upcoming months when the size of economic rupture becomes obvious. Obama will be hard pressed to prove that he will look after the interests of the libertarian and republican capital.
Hard times for miracles.
Whereas McCain has to prove nothing? Forget miracles and think basics. All he has to do is say “I’m a war hero.” It doesn’t matter that his knowledge and overall capabilities are extremely limited. He will not be able to look out for Republican capital any better than Bush did. But, I see what you’re saying. Here’s what I’m saying. Don’t overlook the fact that even while people may be concerned about their capital, the way they show that concern is overtly racist, and dangerous. If racism wasn’t a driving part of this picture, we’d be seeing the good folks complain about their capital. Welcome to USA racism, course 101.
One thing you’ve said that has given me great pause – the timing of the Wall Street Crisis. Excellent. I was thinking the Bushites would spin off another war or some major terrorist action to catapult McCain firmly into Bush’s lap. Thanks for bringing up that point and thanks for stopping by. I hope to see you again.
September 25, 2008 at 2:57 pm
I…don’t know what to say. Other than I am deeply, deeply disgusted and horrified about what happened at that university. I think this will weigh heavy on my mind for a while.
…this is pretty akin to the Jena Six incident, which in turn also made me want to puke my guts out.
Why people insist on harboring such petty hatred goes beyond my realm of understanding. They must be very, very small people indeed.
*waves at Chelsea* I agree. As Bruce has reminded me, we have to stay focused on Obama winning. Keep it positive. *sighs* I’ve yelled. I’ve cried. I’m now back on board. We humans must evolve.
September 25, 2008 at 3:44 pm
This is why I laugh uproariously at people who call themselves “christians”. I am willing to bet that most of them are praying for Obama’s demise. They literally cannot stand the possibility of a black man being President…lol.
Yes, America is still a very racist country. However, I do know that those people are a loud and vocal minority.
Obama is a fine and upstanding man. He knew going in the opposition he would face. Hell, even the clintons are RACISTS (Bill Clinton is now championing Sarah Palin). It doesn’t take much to bring out their true colors. However, I am team Obama all the way. I can feel it. He is going to win, I truly believe (and I could be wrong). The racists are seeing their way of life ending and it scares them.
*waves at Toddy* Good to see you. Bill Clinton is championing Sarah Palin? I’m going to have to do some research. (when does this internet addiction end?)
September 25, 2008 at 4:21 pm
Bigots have taken center stage in America and they happen to be the party in power, but that’s not the whole American story. Don’t despair! I live in one of the more racist states, and there are just as many shows of support for Obama in my city as there are for McCain. My husband and I took our boys to see Barack Obama in March 2007. My then 17-year-old son did a school report on the trip to Selma. Here’s the link if anyone is interested. We took pics, and the shot of the bridge is amazing…
http://writechic.wordpress.com/2007/08/20/going-the-distance/
I happened to like ALL of the democratic candidates. I didn’t want Hillary because the whole Bush, Clinton, Bush, Clinton thing was way too dynastic for my tastes. I’m elated Obama is the candidate. I was miffed about the FISA capitulation, but I do believe if Obama wins, he and the Democrats will begin to remake what was unmade by Bush and Cheney.
*waves at writechic* Thanks for stopping by. I loved the photographs and the story. Go Zach!
September 26, 2008 at 4:05 am
I feel so disgusted hearing/reading any news on racial descrimination. The world is revolving each day but never changing. Wow, what a pity.
Hi colegialagirl. Thanks for stopping by.
October 1, 2008 at 8:24 am
Hello My Friend!
This post was a real eye-opener. You said, ” Susan also said “American white people think Obama will become President and become anti-white.” Please imagine the shocked look on my face when I heard this statement. Have they not listened to anything that Obama has been saying?”
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The answer is obvious…this person is an fool to vote against their own interests. Yet, it doesn’t suprise me one bit. I did a couple posts and got hate email from the PUMA crowd. What a bunch of jerks. Then when I tried to reply…they censored my comments (something you’ve experienced yourself…although from another direction).
It’s almost 4:30 AM here and I can’t sleep due to discomfort. I don’t know if I mentioned that I’m having surgery again on Oct 8…and then will be in ICU for a couple days before being put on a regular floor.
Long ago I learned it’s OK to be a “boat rocker”…just don’t jump out of the boat. It appears this is a lesson you’ve learned, too, along this road of life
Michelle
Puma followed you so they could attack you? Typical. I’m beginning to think there are some issues going on with them that have nothing to do with Hillary Clinton. It’s all about getting attention. And nastiness gets them more attention. Poor things. What will they do when the election is over?
Superman, Wonder Woman and Xena The Warrior Princess all too breaks. You have been working too hard and need to relax. OK? (your friend SteadyCat)
October 6, 2008 at 12:19 am
Will any of us ever live to see the day when race is not an issue in this country? Now being educated is elitism (which some are really using to say uppity).
I was speaking with a friend today saying that if a perfectly qualified black man (bi-racial man), who is clearly the better candidate can’t get elected President of the USA now, it will probably never happen. I remember the days of segregation (born in Selma, AL and went to a segregated elementary school in Pensacola, FL). It would be nice to know that Dr. King’s dream could actually come true.
Hi embrownny. Thanks for stopping by. If humans are to evolve, they actually will have to look beyond their shoe laces. Some days, I am optimistic that we (humans) will do the right thing.