Obama on comedy central: America ‘by no means’ has overcome ‘legacies of slavery, jim crow, colonialism, racism’

[Willie99]

what a fucking idiot, if anyone didn't already know, we elected a fucking racist loser not once but twice

he can't go away fast enough, I'm tired of him dumbing down this country

that's what happens when you listen to fucking idiots like obama, yet lose IQ

 

[Willie99]

https://news.grabien.com/story.php?id=1879

[FONT=&quot]America is still struggling to overcome its "legacies of slavery, Jim Crow, colonialism, and racism," President Obama told Comedy Central Monday night.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Appearing on "The Daily Show," Obama was asked about how he speaks to crowds about race.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]How does he "skirt that line between speaking your mind and sharing your true opinions on race whilst, at the same time, not being seen to alienate some of the people you are talking to," host Trevor Noah asked. [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]"You know, my general theory is that, if I was clear in my own mind about who I was, comfortable in my own skin, and had clarity about the way in which race continues to be this powerful factor in so many elements of our lives," Obama said. "But that it is not the only factor in so many aspects of our lives, that we have, by no means overcome the legacies of slavery and Jim Crow and colonialism and racism, but that the progress we've made has been real and extraordinary, if I'm communicating my genuine belief that those who are not subject to racism can sometimes have blind spots or lack of appreciation of what it feels to be on the receiving end of that, but that doesn't mean that they're not open to learning and caring about equality and justice and that I can win them over because there is goodness in the majority of people."[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Elsewhere in the interview, Obama attacked the media for focusing on the hacked DNC emails during the campaign -- even though there was nothing "explosive" in the exposed communications. It was "fairly routine stuff," he insisted. [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Obama also advised Republicans that if they want to fix ObamaCare, two ideas are creating a "public option," and adding "more subsidies."

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I love how the least prepared man in the room thinks he's qualified to give advice

The only thing he's good at is being wrong and failing and spending other's peoples' money [/FONT]

 

[MantisToboggan]

Can you post the entire quote for context?

Never mind, you just did.

Thanks.

 

[Willie99]

MT, to me his message should be the exact opposite

Yes, be comfortable in your own skin, be proud of who you are, do the right thing and don't bother trying to please everyone because you can't

And there will always be assholes in this world, you can't worry about what they think or say, just be proud of the person you are,

 

[MantisToboggan]

MT, to me his message should be the exact opposite

Yes, be comfortable in your own skin, be proud of who you are, do the right thing and don't bother trying to please everyone because you can't

And there will always be assholes in this world, you can't worry about what they think or say, just be proud of the person you are,

What do you think his message is?

 

[Willie99]

What do you think his message is?

it's about racism still, how can he say

we have by no means’ has overcome ‘legacies of slavery, jim crow, colonialism, racism


who the fuck even talks about slavery and jim crow except for democratic politicians? they won't let it die, they don't want it to die, their political careers are dependent on racism

 

[ML Dog]

I wish that Obama would just come out and ask, beg for what he wants: A Race War.

Damn I am tired of him beating about these bushes, trying to MANEUVER The Sheeple.


Just Fucking ASK THEM Obama. Damn.


Tell them that if they do not unleash Total Racial Warfare that you will take their inaction to make a Race War

as a Personal Insult.


Might Work this time, rather than backfire massively like the last time you said that shit.

Embarrasing Muslim Brotherhood Mess, this little bitch. Gawd I can't WAIT til this guy is gone.

 

[MantisToboggan]

it's about racism still, how can he say

we have by no means’ has overcome ‘legacies of slavery, jim crow, colonialism, racism


who the fuck even talks about slavery and jim crow except for democratic politicians? they won't let it die, they don't want it to die, their political careers are dependent on racism

Ya, unfortunately it's almost impossible to have an open, honest discussion about racism and Jim Crow laws. To say the past has no effect on today's black people is disingenuous. That does not mean that I agree with how Democrat politicians have exploited the issue.

 

[ML Dog]

Ya, unfortunately it's almost impossible to have an open, honest discussion about racism and Jim Crow laws. To say the past has no effect on today's black people is disingenuous. That does not mean that I agree with how Democrat politicians have exploited the issue.

No /Sarc or negative intended with this at all:

Is not the most major reason that the past has the effect that it does, on today's black people

that they DEMAND that the past have a Negative effect on them?

And, even moreso: Upon White People?


Do you believe that many black people would have much left, to forge an Identity from, were the past and that effect that they demand that have upon who they are

were able to be removed?


Sincere Questions.

The Irish suffered some of the same as Blacks, they were very discriminated against and even enslaved but very few people know, about this historical reality.


Bcuz Irish People do not make that their entire Identity.


Do You agree that the biggest part of our racial challenge is that Black People DEMAND that there be Racial Unrest?


Because this is the sum total of their Identity?


Bcuz this is literally ALL that they "have"

without which they'd be absolutely left with Zero. Upon which to "be"?

 

[Iutoffee]

No /Sarc or negative intended with this at all:

Is not the most major reason that the past has the effect that it does, on today's black people

that they DEMAND that the past have a Negative effect on them?

And, even moreso: Upon White People?


Do you believe that many black people would have much left, to forge an Identity from, were the past and that effect that they demand that have upon who they are

were able to be removed?


Sincere Questions.

The Irish suffered some of the same as Blacks, they were very discriminated against and even enslaved but very few people know, about this historical reality.


Bcuz Irish People do not make that their entire Identity.


Do You agree that the biggest part of our racial challenge is that Black People DEMAND that there be Racial Unrest?


Because this is the sum total of their Identity?


Bcuz this is literally ALL that they "have"

without which they'd be absolutely left with Zero. Upon which to "be"?

As someone who is Irish, comparing the plight of African Americans and the Irish is batshit crazy. But par for the course for discussion on RX's poly forum.

 

[SheriffJoe]

Ya, unfortunately it's almost impossible to have an open, honest discussion about racism and Jim Crow laws. To say the past has no effect on today's black people is disingenuous. That does not mean that I agree with how Democrat politicians have exploited the issue.

Always straddling the fence...

Today's blacks never even lived through slavery. face)(*^%

It's ridiculous to keep using this issue as a crutch and especially egregious when used for political gain. I can't think of a more disgusting political tactic than race baiting. Politicians of this ilk deserve every bit of scorn and ridicule they get - Hussein being at the top of the list.

"The police acted stupidly" uke1:

 

[MantisToboggan]

Always straddling the fence...

Today's blacks never even lived through slavery. face)(*^%

It's ridiculous to keep using this issue as a crutch and especially egregious when used for political gain. I can't think of a more disgusting political tactic than race baiting. Politicians of this ilk deserve every bit of scorn and ridicule they get - Hussein being at the top of the list.

"The police acted stupidly" uke1:

I didn't mention slavery, but thank you for this contribution to the discussion.

 

[ML Dog]

As someone who is Irish, comparing the plight of African Americans and the Irish is batshit crazy. But par for the course for discussion on RX's poly forum.

That detour, from my question to Mantis, yeah I should not have taken it. In my defense though I was not referring to The Myths that are commonly spread about Irish being Slaves in USA but to what they had to deal with in Europe but yeah, it was wrong to draw that comparison.


My question was about the degree to which a large portion of Black People adopt, as their Main Identity, "The Victim".

And play that Role on this stage. By their own choosing.

My question was to what degree Mantis and any else who'd care to say feel(s) that this ^^^^ is a Contributor to our "racial issues"

These are what many Black People completely want and also what they totally need.

Bcuz it is the sum total of their identities. They do not want for more, they do not Aspire for more.


They are Victims and will always be Victims. regardless of what is done, regardless of whatever Hand Up gets given to them.


Yes?

No?

Agree or Disagree?

 

[busterhyman]

I didn't mention slavery, but thank you for this contribution to the discussion.

it's bullshit like this- that pisses people off. while you didn't actually say slavery-you did imply it twice

 

[MantisToboggan]

it's bullshit like this- that pisses people off. while you didn't actually say slavery-you did imply it twice

Nah, I specifically said racism and Jim Crow laws. Nothing implied or stated about slavery.

 

[TomGshotput]

Willie, are you saying that Obama is wrong and that race relations are better now than they have been in the past?

 

[TomGshotput]

Do You agree that the biggest part of our racial challenge is that Black People DEMAND that there be Racial Unrest?

Because this is the sum total of their Identity?


Bcuz this is literally ALL that they "have"

without which they'd be absolutely left with Zero. Upon which to "be"?

One problem a lot of black people experience today is that most of us still think they're all the same, that they all have the same values, identities, and world views. If we instead treated them as individuals, without the stereotypes and racial profiling, a lot of the problems would go away.

 

[superbeets]

Obama continues to divide the Country

 

[superbeets]

I'm still trying to find something he did during the past 8 years to fight racism..

 

[superbeets]

He just refuses to grasp the fact that he is irrelevant.