The Election, Race, and You

Hoovie · #1 11-05-2008, 07:29 AM

OK It's over. Now speak the truth and lie not.

Truthseeker · #2 11-05-2008, 07:36 AM

I think race played in his favor. i could never vote for a prodeath candidate or pro gay such as he is.

I vote for a chinese man if he was the right man for it.

LadyChocolate · #3 11-05-2008, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Truthseeker

I think race played in his favor. i could never vote for a prodeath candidate or pro gay such as he is.

I vote for a chinese man if he was the right man for it.

I agree.... I have no prob seeing a "black man" in office.... My problems with this guy are his stance on the issues.... He stands for things that are contrary to the Word of God.... He's not a true American.... and what I mean by that is, the kind of American that honors what American stands for. Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.... I grew up with American pride. There is an honor that wells up inside me when I see our beautiful flag. When I see soldiers in the airports, restaurants, or in stores,, I am full of gratitude for them.... thankful for them.... When I hear our National Anthem, I stand with pride for our country.... I believe in helping out those who are in need, but I don't think it's right to force people to give of their own money that they have worked hard for.....

As for seeing someone of a different race in the white house, I have to admit, it's neat.... I have hated racism all my life..... But I would not vote for a color over issues.....

Kings Kid · #4 11-05-2008, 08:29 AM

I had no problem with the race issue. But I do have a problem with the fact that he is for the Gay issue and for abortion. The other thing that bothers is his ties some of the islamic groups over in Africa.

LadyChocolate · #5 11-05-2008, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Truthseeker

I think race played in his favor. i could never vote for a prodeath candidate or pro gay such as he is.

I vote for a chinese man if he was the right man for it.

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Originally Posted by Kings Kid

I had no problem with the race issue. But I do have a problem with the fact that he is for the Gay issue and for abortion. The other thing that bothers is his ties some of the islamic groups over in Africa.

right! That is what bothers me more than anything else... There will always be taxes.... Abortion and ProGay lifestyles will always be an issue... But when it comes to our national security, that is where I am concerned....

Sarah · #6 11-05-2008, 10:33 AM

I can truthfully say that race played no part in my vote. In fact, if a black man like Alan Keyes had run on a major ticket, I would have voted for him in a heartbeat over McCain.

jediwill83 · #7 11-05-2008, 08:01 AM

Same here.I vote strictly on issues....like in congress here in ms. we have some dems more conservative than repubs.

Hoovie · #8 11-05-2008, 05:35 PM

While race and sex would not be any serious consideration for me, religion could be. Would anyone here consider voting for someone who was politically similar but was an Atheist, Muslim or Mormon?

OneAccord · #9 11-05-2008, 06:23 PM

I am glad President Elect Barak Obama won. Well, let me backtrack there. I am glad a person of color won the election and will soon be the President of the United States. Heres why...

Finally. Finally, when the pictures of the Presidents of the US are displayed, with President-Elect Obama included, those portraits will finally reflect what America is really all about. We can now say, "America IS the land of the FREE and the home of the brave". Finally the portraits of our presidents will show the world that we are a nation of the people. All people. Not one color of people. But all people. America has never been a nation that favors only the majority. But now our presidential portraits reflect that. I may look to the future with a cautious eye, I may have reservations about whatever policies that may be handed down the pike these next 4 years (or 8), but I can sure look to the recent past, and say that finally, America is living up to its claim as ONE NATION. I think of the words of the Apostle Paul: "A great door and effectual is open unto me....". A great door has opened for America, A great step has been taken to help make the United States really UNITED. Oh, Paul does finish his statement with this: ".... and [there are] many adversaries. 1Cr 16:9 America does have its adversaries- both within and without. Some adversaires were silenced last night, new adversaries were created. But a "great and effectual door" has been opened, nonetheless. We may not be thrilled with the choice, but when the updated portraits of the presidents is released. you can bet I'll have one. Because I can now look at those 43 (or is it 44) presidents and say with American pride "THAT reflects what my country is all about!".

Hoovie · #10 11-05-2008, 09:03 PM

Given America's past it does speak well that today we can go to the polls without a twinge of racism.

I was happy to go and vote for the first African American to be on the Presidential ballot in all 50 states. I did so eagerly and without hesitation.

But then I am a strictly issues voter, and in 2000 Pat Buchanan and Ezola Foster were the right choice - even though they garnered less than a million votes.