Posted by
Reaganac on Saturday, October 18, 2008 11:08:00 AM
The Democrat's and alot of the media outlets are really running rampant with derogatory rhetoric about the "Racist" Republican party....and it is very disturbing to me. For one, as a Hispanic American, I have been subjected to racism from people of my own ethnic heritage, who don't realize I am hispanic and say things they shouldn't, not realizing I understand what they are saying, as well as from folks of other races, who thought I was "white" like them and made negative comments or statements about Hispanics, Blacks, Asians....whoever the flavor of the day was. But it is not a common thing like some want to suggest, and it is usually kept within their own network of friends, not openly discussed. I chalk it off to ignorance, lack of education, or downright evil!
The point here is that yes...there have been some awful comments made and posted by some imbecils who call themselves Republicans, but they represent a very small sample of Republicans, and America in general. Furthermore, I see this election exposing Racism somewhat on both ends of the spectrum. Is it any less racist to cast a vote for someone, simply because they are Black? I don't think it is, and it should concern people of all races that this type of behavior both exists.....and is not being commented on in the media like the other forms of racism are. This election should be fought for and won on issues, not on the color of your skin or your party affiliation. My wife told me that yesterday on television, comedian Richard Lewis stated that he would give up alot of his experiences just to see a Black man elected President. I find that to be a STUPID, CONDESCENDING, and IGNORANT comment to make. I would also like to say that it makes Richard Lewis seem like a closet bigot to me. I think Barrack Obama is a wonderfully eloquent public speaker with great presence, but I disagree with his ideas for this country......does that make me a bad person? Hopefully if any of you read this you will understand my point, it's not a popularity contest we are talking about here, it's the most important elected position in the world, and it requires much more serious thought to make your choice than what color the candidates skin is.