Today is a very crucial day in the political world of America. I think it is even more significant on the Democratic side than the Republican side but in any case, it is a very important Super Tuesday. Last night while watching CNN, I began to really ponder on a few things that has already been playing around in my mind. I've said this to my husband several times before and I believe that it has now come into fruition. Early in the campaign, I told him that things are going to get ugly (and we've seen some ugliness played out in the last few weeks between Hillary Clinton a
nd Barack Obama). Why did I think this would happen? I'm glad you asked. Well, it comes down to this. Hillary Clinton assumed that she would have already been the democratic nominee. Since she was the front runner for so long she just pretty much thought it was in the bag. Now she's opening up a can of worms. She's bringing out the ugly. I think we are beginning to see people's true colors all across America. The bottom line: Many Americans simply will not vote for a black person to become President of The United States. I believe Hillary Clinton already assessed that and was banking on that assessment. Therefore, she believed that she would be named the democratic nominee. Now that that has not already happened, the claws are coming out. She's bringing out all the "dirt" that she can find on Barack Obama.God forbid that everyone should just be honest for a minute
and say that there are so many Americans who will not vote for Barack because he is black. They beat around the bushes and find every excuse. "We have a problem with his middle name." "He is Muslim." "He must be a terrorist in disguise." Even in the churches that is supposed to be so conservative, many are choosing to vote for Hillary Clinton when picking between the 2 democratic candidates. It was all over CNN last night when they showed the statistics and even interviewed some elderly white females from Catholic churches who were pro-Clinton. The interview was showing how the religious groups (on a whole) who when choosing between the two Democratic candidates seem to be voting for Hillary. Shouldn't they be more open minded in the churches? Don't they realize that heaven will be like a rainbow of colors? Another interesting point that was brought up on CNN was when they did the exit polls in the Southern states and Virginia... in certain rural areas, it was interesting how the voters that voted Republican typically voted for Mike Huckabee (due to his views on family values and solid Christian beliefs, but in those same areas the Democratic voters voted for Hillary). It is very evident that the vote is divided upon racial lines, especially in the religious sector. Don't kid yourselves. Racism happens all across the board; yes, even in churches. I'm tired of hearing people say, "I don't know why black people are complaining, it's been so long since slavery has been over?" Yet, we still have to deal with racism--particularly hidden racism every single day. That's the part that bothers me the most. It's one thing when racism is blatant because then you can deal with it with your eyes open. Hidden racism comes at you like a dagger only your eyes are blindfolded so you don't know when it will hit.
and say that there are so many Americans who will not vote for Barack because he is black. They beat around the bushes and find every excuse. "We have a problem with his middle name." "He is Muslim." "He must be a terrorist in disguise." Even in the churches that is supposed to be so conservative, many are choosing to vote for Hillary Clinton when picking between the 2 democratic candidates. It was all over CNN last night when they showed the statistics and even interviewed some elderly white females from Catholic churches who were pro-Clinton. The interview was showing how the religious groups (on a whole) who when choosing between the two Democratic candidates seem to be voting for Hillary. Shouldn't they be more open minded in the churches? Don't they realize that heaven will be like a rainbow of colors? Another interesting point that was brought up on CNN was when they did the exit polls in the Southern states and Virginia... in certain rural areas, it was interesting how the voters that voted Republican typically voted for Mike Huckabee (due to his views on family values and solid Christian beliefs, but in those same areas the Democratic voters voted for Hillary). It is very evident that the vote is divided upon racial lines, especially in the religious sector. Don't kid yourselves. Racism happens all across the board; yes, even in churches. I'm tired of hearing people say, "I don't know why black people are complaining, it's been so long since slavery has been over?" Yet, we still have to deal with racism--particularly hidden racism every single day. That's the part that bothers me the most. It's one thing when racism is blatant because then you can deal with it with your eyes open. Hidden racism comes at you like a dagger only your eyes are blindfolded so you don't know when it will hit.Greg recently had one patient at his clinic make this statement, "I'm a democrat and it's really hard for me because look at my options: a woman and a black man." You can't get anymore honest than that. Of course Greg did not agree with her but at least she was being honest about how she really feels. Another one of his patients said to him, "I really want Obama to win, but if he does, I think he will be assassinated within the first year". Both of those patient were white. I think people need to be honest. They need to search their hearts. Deep inside their hearts they know what the real issue is. A predominantly white America is not ready for a black President. It was all fine and dandy when Barack Obama was in the background but now that he has a chance to be the nominee, they are ready to pull the rug out from under him. We've heard that we are all equal, at least that's what America has been moving towards. While I agree that there has been much progress, you are fooling yourselves if you believe we are all considered equals. Martin Luther King, Jr. had a dream that one day we would be judged by the content of our character and not by the color of our skin. Well, I am here to tell you that Martin Luther King, Jr. is still dreaming in his grave because that day has not come to America as of yet. Of course I'll be happy to be wrong; but it's up to America to prove me wrong. In my family, we have family members who are voting for McCain, Clinton and Obama.... they are weighing the issues and seeing who is right for them. Not looking at who is a certain shade of skin color. In closing, I want to advise you to search your heart, and make sure that the real reason that you are not voting for a particular candidate is because of their gender or the color of their skin. Only you know the truth....
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