Unreported racism troubles in Pennsylvania, Indiana are finally surfacing. Obama’s field workers encountered racial slurs, derogatory remarks, door slamming and stereotyping from various people the Indiana office was vandalized on the eve of the primary, and bomb threats were sent. Obama was not surprised and chose to ignore these incidents. “Will there be some folks who probably won’t vote for me because I am black? Of course,” Obama said, “just like there may be somebody who won’t vote for Hillary because she’s a woman.” The bottom line is ‘Can we get a majority of the American people to give us a fair hearing?’ ”

In retrospect, Obama has been able to narrow the racial bridge in our country and prove that the American people are ready for changes, not only in Washington D.C. but in their racial view. Race is no longer a concern, the quality and competence of the president is.

RACISM HITS OBAMA’S FOOT SOLDIERS
By Kevin Merida (Washingtonpost.com 5/13/08)
Abstract by Johana Nadler

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Is Obama still having emotional issues with his maternal grandmother?

It is said that the latter had a phobia of black men and she might have possibly resented seeing her grandson, Obama, growing to become more and more an African-American because of his physical characteristics. It undoubtedly perturbed his adolescent years and gave him a harder time to
find his identity. Growing up with prejudice from your own family is scarring and remains deep down in your heart and soul. Rev. Wright’ sermon might have echoed his earlier years feelings. How influential are they today, remain to be seen.

By Kathleen Parker (National Review)
Abstract by Johana Nadler
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Obama remains loyal to Rev. Jeremiah Wright in spite of his “damning” statements.

“I can no more disown him than I can disown the black community”.

“I can no more disown him than I can my white grandmother”.

said Obama yesterday morning at the Constitution Center in Philadelphia.

From the start of his presidential campaign, Obama emphasized his transcendental persona, not only politically but also racially, who at long last is bridging the racial gap that started over four hundred years ago.

“I have brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, uncles and cousins, of every race and every hue, scattered across three continents, and for as long as I live, I will never forget that in no other country on Earth is my story even possible”.

“It is a story that has seared into my genetic makeup the idea that this nation is more than the sum of its parts - that out of many, we are truly one”, he said.

However, one cannot denied that race has always been an issue in this country and one should not ignore it nor forget it.

“The fact is that the comments that have been made and the issues that have surfaced over the last few weeks reflect the complexities of race in this country that we’ve never really worked through - a part of our union that we have yet to perfect”, he added.

So, yes, Obama was present at times when Rev. Jeremiah Wright fueled his congregation with incendiary remarks but it did not mean he agreed with them. We all heard misstatements made by friends, family members and religious leader with which we disagreed, but it didn’t mean we had to disengage from them. Let’s not forget our own sins before we dare cast a stone.

By FOXNews
Abstract by Johana Nadler
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