Is Obama truly representing the Blacks?

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   prosmentorposted 14 years ago

   This morning, I woke up with this question in my spirit: Is Obama truly representing the Blacks?

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      Brenda Durhamposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Obama represents nothing except his own agenda.
      The black population in general would like to THINK he represents them (and he shouldn't represent anyone except ALL American people as a whole!), but honestly, he's one-track-minded and that's toward his goal of fundamentally re-shaping America for HIS "progressive" agenda.
      
      Big case in point is his speech of just a few minutes ago from that Church in DC.
      A load of hogwash akin to blasphemy, spoken from a pulpit, no less.
      Sweet Jesus be merciful to this nation, because You Lord are our only hope for justice and freedom.

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      double_frickposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      i'm sorry to inform you that that is not even close to his responsibility as a president of america.
      
      if that is what he were doing, specifically, he would be doing an even POORER job than he is doing now.
      
      but i guess in that respect at least he would be serving SOME subculture of american society.

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      prettydarkhorseposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      He represents everybody

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      mintinfoposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Blacks represent less than 15% of the population so if Obama was to focus on Blacks alone he wouldn't be doing the job of president very well. Is 15% of his attention on Blacks issues? I believe so.

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   Dame Scribeposted 14 years ago

   As a leader, I don't think he can afford to shower favors upon any single group and shows great class that he chooses not to.

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   Unchained Graceposted 14 years ago

   As a Baltimore resident, I so that many of the African American population were very hot and heavy that Obama got elected. These days, I'm not hearing the same enthusiasm.

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   Unchained Graceposted 14 years ago

   What I saw then was a great deal of enthusiasm. Great hopes. Great motivation. It's dimmed significantly.

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      greeneyesH1982posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      u still around unchained melody?

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         Unchained Graceposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Unchained Grace. Close enough. I'm bouncing around trying out some ideas in the process.

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            greeneyesH1982posted 14 years agoin reply to this

            yea forgive me im tired lol i havent slept yet BIG problem I have...

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               Unchained Graceposted 14 years agoin reply to this

               What's wrong? Not trying to get personal or anything.

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                  greeneyesH1982posted 14 years agoin reply to this

                  oh I just meant not sleeping is a problem that I have lol but I sorta do have sort of a problem... but this isnt the forum to be talking in out of respect of course

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                     Unchained Graceposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                     Actually, my schedule itself is screwed up beyond belief in that
                     there is a large homeless veterans ministry that Unchained Grace Ministries is involved with in conjunction with Holy Truth Temple of Deliverance as well as all of the promo, websites and marketing that goes with it. I'm fried and most times the sun goes up and down with me not even realizing it.

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                        greeneyesH1982posted 14 years agoin reply to this

                        yep that sounds right about my life to.. my whole schedule is waaaayyy out of whack im starting to wonder if keeping my shades drawn at night play a part in this cycle of night and day.. I mean its easier to wake up if the sun rises and u get daylight pouring into your room right? instead of having them drawn i think it messes the sleep cycle up.. i dunno just a thought

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                           Unchained Graceposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                           It may help, but there comes a point at which something inside is pushing you and when it does, you don't even see it. There roughly 60 homeless veterans who depend on us for housing, food and a few other things. It is sometimes why I'll type something, hit submit and then see a whole bunch of misspelled words.

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                              greeneyesH1982posted 14 years agoin reply to this

                              lol at the mispelled words comment... if you want to know whats going on with my tonight unchained my friend I have been posting in the topic is it possible... need some advice here

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                                 Unchained Graceposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                                 If you want, why not kick it through message on my profile so it stays out of the forums? Or, I can give you my direct email address.

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                                    greeneyesH1982posted 14 years agoin reply to this

                                    I dont really know how to do that? lol I am a newbie!!! LOL

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                                       greeneyesH1982posted 14 years agoin reply to this

                                       ok wait let me see I think I can figure this out.. but then again I already sort of started a forum on it....

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                                       Unchained Graceposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                                       OK. jpeterson@holytruthveteranshousingprogram.com

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                                          greeneyesH1982posted 14 years agoin reply to this

                                          how do i read regular mail if i get mail? lol

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   Unchained Graceposted 14 years ago

   In answer to the initial topic, Obama right now has to worry more about his -50% approval rating. It may or may not have been
   a racial thing that got him in, but at this moment with the HealthCare Issues, Afghanistan and the fallout from the bailouts still looming, he's got some serious damage control to deal with.

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   lawrettaposted 14 years ago

   HE IS 100% REPRESENTING BOTH BLACKS AND WHITES AND I APPLAUD HIM FOR THAT!

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      Unchained Graceposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      He's balancing it well, but I can tell you this. I live in Baltimore where it is predominantly African American population and when he got elected, those whom are African American were extremely happy. So was I, because I also voted for him. What I can tell you is right now? That has changed for many.

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      We Conservativesposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I'm white and he isn't representing me or my concerns. You may need to scale that 100% down to about 45%, Then you would have an accurate view of who thinks he is representing them.

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   sneakorocksolidposted 14 years ago

   I hope to hell he's representing all of us! Can the race crap man!

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   Ralph Deedsposted 14 years ago

   For an intelligent comment on these political issues, read Frank Rich's NYT op-ed 1-17-10--
   
   http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/17/opini … ef=opinion

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   Marquisposted 14 years ago

   President Obama should represent everyone, not just Blacks. But then again, to Black America, he is a proxy. Black Americans made such a deal over a 'Black President" since the Civil Rights era of the 1950s.
   
   Of course, us smarter people know that President Obama protects his cronies and those who helped him. And all Black America does is look at his skin color.
   
   Pathetic

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    Milla Mahnoposted 14 years ago

    Obama? Represents anything but big money? Gimme a break!

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    melporposted 14 years ago

    I agree. It would be obvious if he was representing the Blacks. This is why we have a check and balance system in our government, the executive branch, the judiciary branch and the legislative branch so that this can not and will not happen.

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