Comments on: Oprah takes out big guns for Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/ All politics, all the time Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:13:58 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Deb http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-229992 Deb Mon, 07 Jan 2008 23:44:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-229992 Oprah should be ashamed of herself! Her infuence on the American public could get people to follow her off a bridge! She has every right to her opinion, but as far as political candidates, she should have never gathered her sheep and led them off a cliff. What she could have and should have done, is just, get out the vote. Obama is nothing more then a attractive, well spoken, talking head. Oprahs support and clout is much to powerful! I fear his lack of experience, will destroy us. Oprah if your listening... BUTT OUT! Oprah should be ashamed of herself! Her infuence on the American public could get people to follow her off a bridge! She has every right to her opinion, but as far as political candidates, she should have never gathered her sheep and led them off a cliff. What she could have and should have done, is just, get out the vote. Obama is nothing more then a attractive, well spoken, talking head. Oprahs support and clout is much to powerful! I fear his lack of experience, will destroy us.
Oprah if your listening... BUTT OUT!

]]> By: Joseph Raber , Cranford, New Jersey http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-185239 Joseph Raber , Cranford, New Jersey Sun, 16 Dec 2007 17:13:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-185239 Obama is for change? Thats a joke right? Obama is just another Liar, Just like Hillary, Rudy, Edwards and Romney. There is only one honest man running for president. RON PAUL. All you have to do is Google him.. His ideas are for all mankind. Black or white Asian or Hispanic. He is for America. you cannot say America in the same sentence for any other candidate. Because the rest are for Globalization and the New World Order Obama and the CFR = Evil Obama is for change? Thats a joke right?

Obama is just another Liar, Just like Hillary, Rudy, Edwards and Romney.

There is only one honest man running for president.

RON PAUL. All you have to do is Google him.. His ideas are for all mankind. Black or white Asian or Hispanic.

He is for America. you cannot say America in the same sentence for any other candidate.

Because the rest are for Globalization and the New World Order

Obama and the CFR = Evil

]]> By: Dan, Hamilton OH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-177923 Dan, Hamilton OH Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:44:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-177923 Hmmmmm Not like Oprah has a good track record at supporting people, from lying writers to child molesting teachers. She may be well intentioned but IMO she seems to have a nose at sniffing out crap and then instead of pushing it away she supports it. With Oprahs support i wouldn't be suprised to eventually find out that Obama is an axe murderer who sells crack and wants to be the first gangster rapping president...lol Hmmmmm Not like Oprah has a good track record at supporting people, from lying writers to child molesting teachers.

She may be well intentioned but IMO she seems to have a nose at sniffing out crap and then instead of pushing it away she supports it.

With Oprahs support i wouldn't be suprised to eventually find out that Obama is an axe murderer who sells crack and wants to be the first gangster rapping president...lol

]]> By: Sara DiNicola, DeKalb, IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-176568 Sara DiNicola, DeKalb, IL Mon, 10 Dec 2007 21:25:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-176568 Barack Obama AND his wife are members of Council on Foreign Relations (The CFR is sworn to destroy American sovereignty---see for yourself on CFR's own website)....I was for Obama before I found this out, and could hardly even believe it....so I checked it out and it is true...Nine other candidates are also CFR members, both Democratic & Republican: Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, Joe Biden, Chris Dodd, Bill Richardson, Fred Thompson, Rudy Giuliani, Mitt Romney, and John McCain....LOOK IT UP, ESP. ON CFR'S OWN WEBSITE!!!!...SEE WHAT THEIR AGENDA IS... It is not the America I want to live in.....Sara DiNicola Barack Obama AND his wife are members of Council on Foreign Relations (The CFR is sworn to destroy American sovereignty-see for yourself on CFR's own website)....I was for Obama before I found this out, and could hardly even believe it....so I checked it out and it is true...Nine other candidates are also CFR members, both Democratic & Republican: Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, Joe Biden, Chris Dodd, Bill Richardson, Fred Thompson, Rudy Giuliani, Mitt Romney, and John McCain....LOOK IT UP, ESP. ON CFR'S OWN WEBSITE!!!!...SEE WHAT THEIR AGENDA IS... It is not the America I want to live in.....Sara DiNicola

]]> By: Maestro, Jackson, MS http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-60577 Maestro, Jackson, MS Mon, 10 Sep 2007 23:11:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-60577 Well it does not surprise me that people would have the nervers to think Oprah is endorsing Barack because he is black. Well why do the same people have nothing to say about all the many white authors that she has endorsed. Anybody in there right mind should know Barack is the best canidate. Also people should be tired of the Bush\Clinton dynasty. Oprah not racist, you people are! Well it does not surprise me that people would have the nervers to think Oprah is endorsing Barack because he is black. Well why do the same people have nothing to say about all the many white authors that she has endorsed. Anybody in there right mind should know Barack is the best canidate. Also people should be tired of the Bush\Clinton dynasty. Oprah not racist, you people are!

]]> By: S Beesley, Salt Lake City, UT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-57147 S Beesley, Salt Lake City, UT Thu, 06 Sep 2007 19:05:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-57147 Oprah is a racist. See USA Today article below, dated July 21, 2007 Oprah urges Howard grads to serve others Updated 115d ago Oprah Winfrey sits with Howard University president H. Patrick Swygert during the historically black university's commencement ceremony Saturday. WASHINGTON (AP) — Oprah Winfrey, whose show has remained the top-rated TV talk show for 20 consecutive seasons, says her success comes from maintaining her principles and serving others. "My integrity is not for sale, and neither is yours," Winfrey said at graduation ceremonies Saturday for Howard University, recalling times when she was under pressure to change course or avoid topics to boost ratings or appease advertisers. "Do not be a slave to any form of selling out." Winfrey recalled how early in her career at a TV station in Baltimore, executives told her she was "too black" and "too emotional." She said they tried to have her TV name changed to something more recognizable, but she refused. Finally, Winfrey was put on a talk show, she said, to run out her contract. "And that was the beginning," she told 30,000 people who crowded onto the Howard campus. Winfrey drew repeated big cheers from the moment she took the stage. She called on the graduates to maintain their integrity and to "go forth and serve." "I stand here as a symbol of what is possible when you believe in the dream of your own life," Winfrey said. "Don't be afraid. All you need to do is know who you are." Winfrey said that while growing up her grandmother, a servant in 1950s Mississippi, hoped that Winfrey would "get some good white folks" to work for. "I regret that she didn't live past 1963 and see that I did get some really good white folks — working for me," said. Oprah is a racist. See USA Today article below, dated July 21, 2007

Oprah urges Howard grads to serve others
Updated 115d ago

Oprah Winfrey sits with Howard University president H. Patrick Swygert during the historically black university's commencement ceremony Saturday.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Oprah Winfrey, whose show has remained the top-rated TV talk show for 20 consecutive seasons, says her success comes from maintaining her principles and serving others.
"My integrity is not for sale, and neither is yours," Winfrey said at graduation ceremonies Saturday for Howard University, recalling times when she was under pressure to change course or avoid topics to boost ratings or appease advertisers. "Do not be a slave to any form of selling out."

Winfrey recalled how early in her career at a TV station in Baltimore, executives told her she was "too black" and "too emotional." She said they tried to have her TV name changed to something more recognizable, but she refused.

Finally, Winfrey was put on a talk show, she said, to run out her contract.

"And that was the beginning," she told 30,000 people who crowded onto the Howard campus.

Winfrey drew repeated big cheers from the moment she took the stage. She called on the graduates to maintain their integrity and to "go forth and serve."

"I stand here as a symbol of what is possible when you believe in the dream of your own life," Winfrey said. "Don't be afraid. All you need to do is know who you are."

Winfrey said that while growing up her grandmother, a servant in 1950s Mississippi, hoped that Winfrey would "get some good white folks" to work for.

"I regret that she didn't live past 1963 and see that I did get some really good white folks — working for me," said.

]]> By: Rose, Chicago, IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-44941 Rose, Chicago, IL Wed, 22 Aug 2007 20:01:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-44941 Dan from Chicago said: "To me, I'm not going to support Obama just because Oprah does, I'm going to support him because of who he is and what he's done (and what he's not done, like vote for the Iraq War, like Clinton did)". I would like to make one correction to the above comment. It is true that Barack Obama spoke out against the Iraq War, for example when he called the Iraq War "stupid" in the speech he gave at the 2004 Democratic Convention. He has consistently reminded people that he spoke out against the war from the very beginning. But here's the rub. Mr. Obama has voted for every Supplemental Appropriations Bill to fund the War in Iraq. If you don't believe me, just GOOGLE VoteSmart, it will give you a link where you can check his voting record. We've been living under th pall of lies under the current administration for almost the past 8 years now. Do you really want to vote for someone who is intentionally misleading you about there true position on the Iraq War? Not to mention the fact that he is willing to invade Pakistan pre-emptively. Dan from Chicago said:

"To me, I'm not going to support Obama just because Oprah does, I'm going to support him because of who he is and what he's done (and what he's not done, like vote for the Iraq War, like Clinton did)".

I would like to make one correction to the above comment.

It is true that Barack Obama spoke out against the Iraq War, for example when he called the Iraq War "stupid" in the speech he gave at the 2004 Democratic Convention. He has consistently reminded people that he spoke out against the war from the very beginning. But here's the rub.
Mr. Obama has voted for every Supplemental Appropriations Bill to fund the War in Iraq. If you don't believe me, just GOOGLE VoteSmart, it will give you a link where you can check his voting record.
We've been living under th pall of lies under the current administration for almost the past 8 years now. Do you really want to vote for someone who is intentionally misleading you about there true position on the Iraq War? Not to mention the fact that he is willing to invade Pakistan pre-emptively.

]]> By: Richard, Johannesburg, South Africa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-40123 Richard, Johannesburg, South Africa Thu, 16 Aug 2007 07:14:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-40123 The reason why she's supporting Obama now is because they're the same colour. He's been on her show a number of times. How many times has Hillary been on (or any of the other candidates in fact)? She's never been involved in political debate before. It's funny she says no other candidate before was worth her going on a limb for- Obama of all people will be America's weakest president if ever elected. Oprah always sucks-up to people she's friends with and who like her (especially if they're black). Just watch the way she conducts her interviews when her panel is multi-racial. You should also hear the racial bias she shows-off when she visits South Africa... The reason why she's supporting Obama now is because they're the same colour. He's been on her show a number of times. How many times has Hillary been on (or any of the other candidates in fact)? She's never been involved in political debate before. It's funny she says no other candidate before was worth her going on a limb for- Obama of all people will be America's weakest president if ever elected. Oprah always sucks-up to people she's friends with and who like her (especially if they're black). Just watch the way she conducts her interviews when her panel is multi-racial. You should also hear the racial bias she shows-off when she visits South Africa...

]]> By: Jason, Cheyenne, Wyoming http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-22349 Jason, Cheyenne, Wyoming Sun, 22 Jul 2007 02:27:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-22349 I am in favor of what Oprah stands for. I watched the show with Obama and his wife and I for one agree with what he stands for and support both. I am in favor of what Oprah stands for. I watched the show with Obama and his wife and I for one agree with what he stands for and support both.

]]> By: Allan Toh, Honolulu, Hawaii http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-22046 Allan Toh, Honolulu, Hawaii Fri, 20 Jul 2007 23:22:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-22046 To say that Oprah endorses Obama because he is the best candidate, and not because he is black, when she has never endorsed one for President before is to expect one to believe that: 1) Of all the people who've ever run for President since she became a billionaire (circa 1996?), not a single one before match the standard Obama has set or is setting, assuming for the sake of argument, Obama is indeed the "best". That's the height of silliness. Before we can begin to eradicate the scourge of discrimination and biasedness, we need to confront it. At every level, at every instance. And talk about it honestly. Otherwise, we contribute to the whole damn hypocrisy of it all. I'm a liberal democrat and I'm voting for Hillary. Obama is a good man from the true melting pot that America stands for, Hawaii, but at this point in time, we need experienced and genuine leadership, not hype. To say that Oprah endorses Obama because he is the best candidate, and not because he is black, when she has never endorsed one for President before is to expect one to believe that:
1) Of all the people who've ever run for President since she became a billionaire (circa 1996?), not a single one before match the standard Obama has set or is setting, assuming for the sake of argument, Obama is indeed the "best".
That's the height of silliness.
Before we can begin to eradicate the scourge of discrimination and biasedness, we need to confront it. At every level, at every instance. And talk about it honestly. Otherwise, we contribute to the whole damn hypocrisy of it all.
I'm a liberal democrat and I'm voting for Hillary. Obama is a good man from the true melting pot that America stands for, Hawaii, but at this point in time, we need experienced and genuine leadership, not hype.

]]> By: Vincent L. King, Phoenix, AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21494 Vincent L. King, Phoenix, AZ Fri, 20 Jul 2007 08:57:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21494 Being a citizen of our great country means 'advanced' citizenship. The freedom to speak one's mind without supression, while defending the "right" of another to speak their mind (even as the words they speak make your blood boil). This is democracy. Persia, I applaud you for softening your stance a bit, even though I still refuse to believe race had anything to do AT ALL with Oprah's decison to support Obama. To say "it's because he's black", to say, "well you know they all stick together", to say one-tenth of a fraction of the things that were written here today, literally trivialize the intelligence of a woman who was intelligent enough to become a billionaire in a country where she was set up to fail.(As a DOUBLE minority, please know that her accomplishments are no accident. Neither is the current level of influence that she currently wields) Believe it, or not, there was a time ON THIS CONTINENT, where being black, or being white.... was simply a statement of description. (as simple of a description as tall, short, fat, skinny). This obviously was BEFORE our country was founded, But well over 400 years later, this disgusting stain on the cloth of American history still won't wash clean. 436 years of slavery and 142 years of institutionalized racism and second class citizensip, and here we are. It is clear by some posts, that given the chance to clean the stain or not, some would leave it dirty. (in their small world view, 'the natural way things oughtta be'). But the flipside is extremely ecouraging. Because I also see people of enlightenment and conscience rushing forward to educate on facts and not emotion and fear. Those of enlightenment, and freedom of mind, and awareness of self are positively giddy at the astonishing level of enthusiasm and support this American candidate is receiving. Because we know that anyone who's mind is open (even a little) to simply "LISTEN" to what this man is saying, we know that person is going to come away knowing they have witnessed something special. THAT is what Oprah sees. And she sees it on a level you or I NEVER could. There is a buzz and an excitement around this candidate that every single other candidate is envious of. The American people are tired. Even weary. And are starving for genuine leadership. Some of us believe we have found it. There is aura of confidence, not arrogance; a sense of good, and determined purpose, not of business as usual; and a sense of a balance between a brilliant intellegence and comon sense that you can just visalize being applied to the very serious issues and challenges that confront this nation. Love her, or hate her, Oprah shares these genuine qualities. My guess is,she recognized those same qualities in Mr. Obama. And if fundraising totals is any indication, a great number of American see it too. So, again, to say Oprah supports Obama because they are both black trivializes her intelligence while exposing one's own 'lack' of intelligence. Being a citizen of our great country means 'advanced' citizenship. The freedom to speak one's mind without supression, while defending the "right" of another to speak their mind (even as the words they speak make your blood boil). This is democracy. Persia, I applaud you for softening your stance a bit, even though I still refuse to believe race had anything to do AT ALL with Oprah's decison to support Obama. To say "it's because he's black", to say, "well you know they all stick together", to say one-tenth of a fraction of the things that were written here today, literally trivialize the intelligence of a woman who was intelligent enough to become a billionaire in a country where she was set up to fail.(As a DOUBLE minority, please know that her accomplishments are no accident. Neither is the current level of influence that she currently wields) Believe it, or not, there was a time ON THIS CONTINENT, where being black, or being white.... was simply a statement of description. (as simple of a description as tall, short, fat, skinny). This obviously was BEFORE our country was founded, But well over 400 years later, this disgusting stain on the cloth of American history still won't wash clean. 436 years of slavery and 142 years of institutionalized racism and second class citizensip, and here we are. It is clear by some posts, that given the chance to clean the stain or not, some would leave it dirty. (in their small world view, 'the natural way things oughtta be'). But the flipside is extremely ecouraging. Because I also see people of enlightenment and conscience rushing forward to educate on facts and not emotion and fear. Those of enlightenment, and freedom of mind, and awareness of self are positively giddy at the astonishing level of enthusiasm and support this American candidate is receiving. Because we know that anyone who's mind is open (even a little) to simply "LISTEN" to what this man is saying, we know that person is going to come away knowing they have witnessed something special. THAT is what Oprah sees. And she sees it on a level you or I NEVER could. There is a buzz and an excitement around this candidate that every single other candidate is envious of. The American people are tired. Even weary. And are starving for genuine leadership. Some of us believe we have found it. There is aura of confidence, not arrogance; a sense of good, and determined purpose, not of business as usual; and a sense of a balance between a brilliant intellegence and comon sense that you can just visalize being applied to the very serious issues and challenges that confront this nation. Love her, or hate her, Oprah shares these genuine qualities. My guess is,she recognized those same qualities in Mr. Obama. And if fundraising totals is any indication, a great number of American see it too. So, again, to say Oprah supports Obama because they are both black trivializes her intelligence while exposing one's own 'lack' of intelligence.

]]> By: A. Simone http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21469 A. Simone Fri, 20 Jul 2007 05:11:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21469 Very well said Vincent King of Phoenix, AZ!! Very well said Vincent King of Phoenix, AZ!!

]]> By: Shane M. Cambre Laplace, Louisiana http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21467 Shane M. Cambre Laplace, Louisiana Fri, 20 Jul 2007 05:03:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21467 Sen Obama is the only candidate (in my opinion) that has any respect for us taxpayers. This man is the only candidate that doesn't make me feel as if someone spit in my face. Sen Obama is the only candidate (in my opinion) that has any respect for us taxpayers. This man is the only candidate that doesn't make me feel as if someone spit in my face.

]]> By: Original Man, Vancouver, Canada http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21428 Original Man, Vancouver, Canada Fri, 20 Jul 2007 02:08:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21428 Barack is a jewel of authenticity in sea of ignobles. a being that utters sincerity for heart. one who by merely being himself stands so starkly different for the insinceres, the uncomfortables, the callous, the calculating, the uncaring, the script readers. something not beautiful permeates the soul of those who prefer the crooked order and advocate for the electing of its representatives. the cruel and wicked souls gnash their teeths and belch odious utterances to obstruct the ascendance of good. in your ignomy, you speak of alleged racial divisions but fail to advance the beauty this candidate (obama) represent...you fail to advance the truth that you and obama are of the same race (the human race), you ignore the fact that your DNA may be more similar to the blackest of the blacks than to some of the whitest of the whites...you are unknowing, hopeless, and a scourge welting on the human family. let love reign! let goodness shower upon america and the world. let goodness overwhelm evil, as our war on terror shall hopeful overwhelm the evil of psychopathic souls (bin laden, et al), leaving the mindsets of yesterday no safe haven of ignobility in which to hide...let the realization of ONE HUMAN family usher-in, setting aside the ignorance which asserts to the contrary. let their be love! let obama's being shine light into the world by way of america. amen! Barack is a jewel of authenticity in sea of ignobles. a being that utters sincerity for heart. one who by merely being himself stands so starkly different for the insinceres, the uncomfortables, the callous, the calculating, the uncaring, the script readers. something not beautiful permeates the soul of those who prefer the crooked order and advocate for the electing of its representatives. the cruel and wicked souls gnash their teeths and belch odious utterances to obstruct the ascendance of good.

in your ignomy, you speak of alleged racial divisions but fail to advance the beauty this candidate (obama) represent...you fail to advance the truth that you and obama are of the same race (the human race), you ignore the fact that your DNA may be more similar to the blackest of the blacks than to some of the whitest of the whites...you are unknowing, hopeless, and a scourge welting on the human family.

let love reign! let goodness shower upon america and the world. let goodness overwhelm evil, as our war on terror shall hopeful overwhelm the evil of psychopathic souls (bin laden, et al), leaving the mindsets of yesterday no safe haven of ignobility in which to hide...let the realization of ONE HUMAN family usher-in, setting aside the ignorance which asserts to the contrary.

let their be love! let obama's being shine light into the world by way of america.

amen!

]]> By: Hakim Rasheed http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21414 Hakim Rasheed Fri, 20 Jul 2007 01:32:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21414 The level of ignorance and ridiculousness of some of the commentary is frightening and shows that ,for all of our progress we still have much farther to go as a nation. I happen to love Oprah and love the fact that she is supporting Barack Obama for president. I read his book, and I know for a fact that this is the right person to lead the nation. The assertion that she is supporting him because he is an African American is obsurd. She didn't endorse Al Sharpton for the Presidency and he was Black, so why Obama? It has to be more than his skin color. If he does win the Presidency, it will speak volumes of the diversity of our nation and perhaps begin to close the chapter on our racial divide once and for all. Go Obama!! For myself, I think The level of ignorance and ridiculousness of some of the commentary is frightening and shows that ,for all of our progress we still have much farther to go as a nation. I happen to love Oprah and love the fact that she is supporting Barack Obama for president. I read his book, and I know for a fact that this is the right person to lead the nation.

The assertion that she is supporting him because he is an African American is obsurd. She didn't endorse Al Sharpton for the Presidency and he was Black, so why Obama? It has to be more than his skin color. If he does win the Presidency, it will speak volumes of the diversity of our nation and perhaps begin to close the chapter on our racial divide once and for all. Go Obama!!

For myself, I think

]]> By: Allan Toh, Honolulu, Hawaii http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21390 Allan Toh, Honolulu, Hawaii Thu, 19 Jul 2007 23:54:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21390 It truly stretches the imagination to say that race DIDN'T factor into Oprah's endorsement. C'mon folks, it's 2007, nobody's stupid anymore, especially with information available at the speed of light from here to Timbuctu. But that's not the point for those of us who point that out in Oprah's decision. It is not racist to point out that Oprah chose Obama because he's black. Why is that racist? It's a fact. That's all we're saying. As for the point that she never endorsed any other black candidates before: 1) They didn't have a snowball's chance in hell (Sharpton, Jesse Jackson) 2) They were Republicans (Powell, don't believe he was a candidate, but if he had been; Alan Keyes) So now she finally decides she can use her fame and fortune to make a statement. Good for her. But she would have made a bigger statement and brought this country a long way further if she had endorsed someone not black. Simply because of perception. And perception is everything in politics and behavior, isn't it? It truly stretches the imagination to say that race DIDN'T factor into Oprah's endorsement. C'mon folks, it's 2007, nobody's stupid anymore, especially with information available at the speed of light from here to Timbuctu. But that's not the point for those of us who point that out in Oprah's decision. It is not racist to point out that Oprah chose Obama because he's black. Why is that racist? It's a fact. That's all we're saying.
As for the point that she never endorsed any other black candidates before:
1) They didn't have a snowball's chance in hell (Sharpton, Jesse Jackson)
2) They were Republicans (Powell, don't believe he was a candidate, but if he had been; Alan Keyes)
So now she finally decides she can use her fame and fortune to make a statement. Good for her.
But she would have made a bigger statement and brought this country a long way further if she had endorsed someone not black. Simply because of perception. And perception is everything in politics and behavior, isn't it?

]]> By: Micki Nicol Santa Clarita CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21368 Micki Nicol Santa Clarita CA Thu, 19 Jul 2007 23:25:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21368 Can't believe that someone actually used the words "genius" and "Clinton" in the same sentence -- LOL!! Can't believe that someone actually used the words "genius" and "Clinton" in the same sentence - LOL!!

]]> By: Persia Rosenberg http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21338 Persia Rosenberg Thu, 19 Jul 2007 22:09:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21338 Wallace of Chicago, Thanks for the comment. Of course I can't know that Oprah supports Obama because he is black, but it is a possibility that no-one has successfully ruled it. I, in fact, doubt that is her reason. In the first order, she probably believes he is the best. In the second order, they are both Chicago-ites (like yourself), who know each other quite well on a personal level. Hopefully she is not running on personal bias, as someone of her power also has great responsability. Nevertheless, as you will see in my original post (#8), there is a trend in America towards group-mindedness--that is, the sort of subgrouping that Jean-Jacques Rousseau thought would be the death of democracy (which requires a single, unified 'general will'). I suspect that on an unconscious level, Obama's colour must be a factor, albeit small, for Oprah's sudden desire to support a political candidate in a public manner. I would suspect, similarly, that some whites will, on an unconscious level, not support Obama out of worry of having a black man running the country. By 'unconscious,' I mean that people feel a repulsion that they can't explain, so they justify it with whatever post hoc explanations they can muster. (A side-note: Many commentators here have cried, "It's a free country," and indeed it is, but the public support by a person as public as Oprah makes it an issue for public judgment.) Wallace of Chicago,
Thanks for the comment. Of course I can't know that Oprah supports Obama because he is black, but it is a possibility that no-one has successfully ruled it. I, in fact, doubt that is her reason. In the first order, she probably believes he is the best. In the second order, they are both Chicago-ites (like yourself), who know each other quite well on a personal level. Hopefully she is not running on personal bias, as someone of her power also has great responsability. Nevertheless, as you will see in my original post (#8), there is a trend in America towards group-mindedness–that is, the sort of subgrouping that Jean-Jacques Rousseau thought would be the death of democracy (which requires a single, unified 'general will'). I suspect that on an unconscious level, Obama's colour must be a factor, albeit small, for Oprah's sudden desire to support a political candidate in a public manner. I would suspect, similarly, that some whites will, on an unconscious level, not support Obama out of worry of having a black man running the country. By 'unconscious,' I mean that people feel a repulsion that they can't explain, so they justify it with whatever post hoc explanations they can muster.
(A side-note: Many commentators here have cried, "It's a free country," and indeed it is, but the public support by a person as public as Oprah makes it an issue for public judgment.)

]]> By: Kris, High Point, NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21337 Kris, High Point, NC Thu, 19 Jul 2007 22:03:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21337 It’s still amazing that in 2007 when everyone swears things are better then they were in the 50’s, 60’ and etc that we still have people who write comments like this. So what if Oprah campaigns for Obama based on his color. You’re trying to tell me that all the white presidents we’ve had in office didn’t have the backing of white people just because they were white. It’s amazing that when anyone of color does something that the white population has been doing for years it’s suddenly wrong and racist. Just because Oprah is backing Obama does not mean you have to vote for him. We’re all adults capable of deciding whom we want to vote for. I think it’s time the white population took a step back from their holly then thy attitude. It’s still amazing that in 2007 when everyone swears things are better then they were in the 50’s, 60’ and etc that we still have people who write comments like this.

So what if Oprah campaigns for Obama based on his color. You’re trying to tell me that all the white presidents we’ve had in office didn’t have the backing of white people just because they were white.

It’s amazing that when anyone of color does something that the white population has been doing for years it’s suddenly wrong and racist.

Just because Oprah is backing Obama does not mean you have to vote for him. We’re all adults capable of deciding whom we want to vote for.

I think it’s time the white population took a step back from their holly then thy attitude.

]]> By: Becky,Euless, Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21335 Becky,Euless, Texas Thu, 19 Jul 2007 22:00:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21335 My learned and well Educated, normal thinking Human Beings, Please refrain from making a fool of yourself, by even suggesting race was Involved here! My learned and well Educated, normal thinking Human Beings, Please refrain from making a fool of yourself, by even suggesting race was Involved here!

]]> By: Dan, Modesto CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21334 Dan, Modesto CA Thu, 19 Jul 2007 21:59:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21334 "I don't mean to sound racist" is cover for racist statements. "I don't mean to sound racist" is cover for racist statements.

]]> By: Micah J. Huntsville, AL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21305 Micah J. Huntsville, AL Thu, 19 Jul 2007 21:24:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21305 Strangely enough I can bet that none of you non-OBAMA supporters can tell anyone a thing about his views or his life for that matter... You see that HE is black and do not see that this country needs a change, and just maybe if we step outside our boxes we could realize that he has the potential to be a great leader. Has anyone read his book "The Audicity of HOPE"? He makes no bold statements of being a savior but one who champions positive change for all not just blacks. It must hurt that someone who is highly educated, respected and unbiased could actually be the next leader of the free world...and by the way BLACK..... Strangely enough I can bet that none of you non-OBAMA supporters can tell anyone a thing about his views or his life for that matter... You see that HE is black and do not see that this country needs a change, and just maybe if we step outside our boxes we could realize that he has the potential to be a great leader. Has anyone read his book "The Audicity of HOPE"? He makes no bold statements of being a savior but one who champions positive change for all not just blacks. It must hurt that someone who is highly educated, respected and unbiased could actually be the next leader of the free world...and by the way BLACK.....

]]> By: Vincent King, Phoenix AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21290 Vincent King, Phoenix AZ Thu, 19 Jul 2007 21:09:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21290 I just read a great number of the 279 posts here. I truly do enjoy when America shows that nasty racist streak that the rest of the world shakes their collective heads at. The ferocity and venom that some of these posts carry is stunning. (Is this the year 2007 or 1807?) For some, that question has been answered. Just as stunning is the irrational rationale behind many statements. But, as dumb as the American electorate can be, I believe as a single populace, our collective political IQ is rising. (This is the case even against the incessant onslaught of propaganda). The small minded, of course, will say Oprah's support of Obama is racially motivated. (but she didn't support Powell. She didn't support Sharpton. She didn't support Jackson. She didn't support Keyes, all African Americans who either ran or considered running). So that basically blows that thought process all to heck. And since generalizations and sweeping indictments seem to be the order of the day, I submit one of my own. (Let's see if you all can take it as well as you dish it). I submit to you that any who vigorously oppose Oprah's support of Obama are THEMSELVES racist (and probably proud of it), And more to the point, they are Republicans. I submit that this would not have been a blip on anyone's radar if she endorsed a black Republican candidate. (or even a white one). Those who write mean-spirited, divisive posts assume they are right. I will assume that I am right, as well. Meanwhile, a bright, thoughtful, energetic entity, who owes little to the establishment has entered the presidential race, and garnered the support of an extremely influential television personality. And they both just happen to be black. God Bless America. I just read a great number of the 279 posts here. I truly do enjoy when America shows that nasty racist streak that the rest of the world shakes their collective heads at. The ferocity and venom that some of these posts carry is stunning. (Is this the year 2007 or 1807?) For some, that question has been answered. Just as stunning is the irrational rationale behind many statements. But, as dumb as the American electorate can be, I believe as a single populace, our collective political IQ is rising. (This is the case even against the incessant onslaught of propaganda). The small minded, of course, will say Oprah's support of Obama is racially motivated. (but she didn't support Powell. She didn't support Sharpton. She didn't support Jackson. She didn't support Keyes, all African Americans who either ran or considered running). So that basically blows that thought process all to heck. And since generalizations and sweeping indictments seem to be the order of the day, I submit one of my own. (Let's see if you all can take it as well as you dish it). I submit to you that any who vigorously oppose Oprah's support of Obama are THEMSELVES racist (and probably proud of it), And more to the point, they are Republicans. I submit that this would not have been a blip on anyone's radar if she endorsed a black Republican candidate. (or even a white one). Those who write mean-spirited, divisive posts assume they are right. I will assume that I am right, as well. Meanwhile, a bright, thoughtful, energetic entity, who owes little to the establishment has entered the presidential race, and garnered the support of an extremely influential television personality. And they both just happen to be black. God Bless America.

]]> By: Jonathan, Herndon, Virginia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21277 Jonathan, Herndon, Virginia Thu, 19 Jul 2007 21:02:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21277 screw Obama, screw Hillary, screw Oprah, Romney, McCain, Giuliani, Edwards, and anyone else for big government. Vote Ron Paul, vote for less taxes, less government, no foreign interventionism, and freer market. Ron Paul is the only logical choice when faced with the other candidates being socialists or authoritarians. (both attributes of hitler and stalin) screw Obama, screw Hillary, screw Oprah, Romney, McCain, Giuliani, Edwards, and anyone else for big government. Vote Ron Paul, vote for less taxes, less government, no foreign interventionism, and freer market. Ron Paul is the only logical choice when faced with the other candidates being socialists or authoritarians. (both attributes of hitler and stalin)

]]> By: BERNARD, SCOTCH PLAINS NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21271 BERNARD, SCOTCH PLAINS NJ Thu, 19 Jul 2007 20:57:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21271 Wow, you people are straight up ignorant. No wonder George Bush is our current President, try to have an intelligent conversation ahout an endorsement and you people turn it into a race war...check yourself America! Wow, you people are straight up ignorant. No wonder George Bush is our current President, try to have an intelligent conversation ahout an endorsement and you people turn it into a race war...check yourself America!

]]> By: El Jefe Odessa, Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21268 El Jefe Odessa, Texas Thu, 19 Jul 2007 20:51:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21268 Not voting for someone because of someone elses endorsement is still making a choice based on what someone is telling you to do. That is like smoking because your mommy told you not too. Not so bright America! Vote on the candidate you feel can do the most good for America and its citizens. Not voting for someone because of someone elses endorsement is still making a choice based on what someone is telling you to do. That is like smoking because your mommy told you not too. Not so bright America! Vote on the candidate you feel can do the most good for America and its citizens.

]]> By: Ravi, Orlando, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21250 Ravi, Orlando, FL Thu, 19 Jul 2007 20:29:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21250 As an Indian-American I am outraged that our community has not embraced the greatest leader my country has ever known. Those ignorant enough to say Ghandi would be wrong. Mr. Michael Dell is a visionary, a pioneer, a man who knows that outsourcing is not just about cost cutting, but also about the joy american consumers feel when they are greeted on a customer service call by a man named Chip who speaks with a thicker bombay accent that Taj from Van Wilder. Despite these formidable points, our brown leaders have said nothing, done nothing. Why hasn't Deepak Chopra said anything? Where are the Sanjay Gupta's of the world now? How in Vishnu's name has that little bastard Kashif (from America's Got Talent fame) not stepped up? With these words, I implore you to make the call and vote Dell. To the adage, "What can brown do for you" I say "not much, sir, not much at all." As an Indian-American I am outraged that our community has not embraced the greatest leader my country has ever known. Those ignorant enough to say Ghandi would be wrong. Mr. Michael Dell is a visionary, a pioneer, a man who knows that outsourcing is not just about cost cutting, but also about the joy american consumers feel when they are greeted on a customer service call by a man named Chip who speaks with a thicker bombay accent that Taj from Van Wilder. Despite these formidable points, our brown leaders have said nothing, done nothing. Why hasn't Deepak Chopra said anything? Where are the Sanjay Gupta's of the world now? How in Vishnu's name has that little bastard Kashif (from America's Got Talent fame) not stepped up? With these words, I implore you to make the call and vote Dell. To the adage, "What can brown do for you" I say "not much, sir, not much at all."

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21248 Anonymous Thu, 19 Jul 2007 20:25:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21248 It's not Obama that is the problem, but his wife. She can't control her mouth. Did anyone see how she introduced her husband when he won the senate? "Please give it up for my Babies Daddy." Yes, I'm sure the first ladies would love that going on in their house. It's not Obama that is the problem, but his wife. She can't control her mouth. Did anyone see how she introduced her husband when he won the senate? "Please give it up for my Babies Daddy." Yes, I'm sure the first ladies would love that going on in their house.

]]> By: Stephanie, Marietta, GA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21221 Stephanie, Marietta, GA Thu, 19 Jul 2007 20:04:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21221 In the early 90s, Oprah was accused of being rude or talking down to blacks. Recently, the hip-hop community said that Oprah hates black men. Now, let the small minded folks on this board tell it, she hates whites (non-black)and "poors". Which is it? You cannot have it both ways? The real issue here is that like it or not, Oprah is a powerful WOMAN and a visionary. She is under attack for having the courage to make a difference. As she has earned her money on her own and on her own terms, she is free to spend it, her good will, and her personal support in any manner that she chooses. So if she opts to not have a rapper on her show, that's her perogative. If she opts to build a million schools in Africa and not a single one in the US, that too is her perogative. If she announces that she is supporting Barack based upon her own personal convictions, that TOO is her perogative. Likewise, it's your perogative to make your own personal endorsements. Don't hate because you do not have as much power and influence as she does. If you disagree, don't jump online and spew ignorant hate embarassing fellow Americans. Go register for YOUR favoriate candidate. Host a viewing party for a political debate. Volunteer to register voters. DO something for Democracy is not a spectator sport! Hating on Oprah and flying your ignorance in all its blazing glory is futile, immature, and ineffective. Love her or hate her, Oprah puts her time, money, and power behind what she beleives in...can you say the same? Have you done anything to improve the plight of the "poors"? I bet you have a bumber sticker applauding the troops for fighting for your freedom. Yet you jump at the chance to attack Oprah (or any other celebrity) for exercising hers. That's brilliant. In the early 90s, Oprah was accused of being rude or talking down to blacks. Recently, the hip-hop community said that Oprah hates black men. Now, let the small minded folks on this board tell it, she hates whites (non-black)and "poors". Which is it? You cannot have it both ways? The real issue here is that like it or not, Oprah is a powerful WOMAN and a visionary. She is under attack for having the courage to make a difference. As she has earned her money on her own and on her own terms, she is free to spend it, her good will, and her personal support in any manner that she chooses. So if she opts to not have a rapper on her show, that's her perogative. If she opts to build a million schools in Africa and not a single one in the US, that too is her perogative. If she announces that she is supporting Barack based upon her own personal convictions, that TOO is her perogative.

Likewise, it's your perogative to make your own personal endorsements. Don't hate because you do not have as much power and influence as she does. If you disagree, don't jump online and spew ignorant hate embarassing fellow Americans. Go register for YOUR favoriate candidate. Host a viewing party for a political debate. Volunteer to register voters. DO something for Democracy is not a spectator sport!

Hating on Oprah and flying your ignorance in all its blazing glory is futile, immature, and ineffective. Love her or hate her, Oprah puts her time, money, and power behind what she beleives in...can you say the same? Have you done anything to improve the plight of the "poors"?

I bet you have a bumber sticker applauding the troops for fighting for your freedom. Yet you jump at the chance to attack Oprah (or any other celebrity) for exercising hers. That's brilliant.

]]> By: Jennifer Huntington Beach, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21219 Jennifer Huntington Beach, CA Thu, 19 Jul 2007 20:03:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21219 I am shocked that the lines of racism are continuing to run so deep in our country in 2007. I am a 26 year old "white" woman and I have never allowed the color of a person’s skin to affect the way I think of them or their opinion. We all bleed the same blood, no matter if we are Asian, White, Black, Spanish and so on. What a shame that it (racism) is all over this board. I am all for Obama in 08'. He is a fresh face and a clean slate for our country. He has his heart and mind working in the best direction for US, the American people. He has a clear idea about what we need as American’s to begin to rebuild our country here at home after the terrible reign of the Bush Admin. and how to begin to improve our relations over around the world. I support Obama because he IS the best that I have seen or heard in a very long time. He gives us the hope that things can actually get better here. Good Luck Obama...you have my vote. I am shocked that the lines of racism are continuing to run so deep in our country in 2007. I am a 26 year old "white" woman and I have never allowed the color of a person’s skin to affect the way I think of them or their opinion. We all bleed the same blood, no matter if we are Asian, White, Black, Spanish and so on. What a shame that it (racism) is all over this board.
I am all for Obama in 08'. He is a fresh face and a clean slate for our country. He has his heart and mind working in the best direction for US, the American people. He has a clear idea about what we need as American’s to begin to rebuild our country here at home after the terrible reign of the Bush Admin. and how to begin to improve our relations over around the world.
I support Obama because he IS the best that I have seen or heard in a very long time. He gives us the hope that things can actually get better here. Good Luck Obama...you have my vote.

]]> By: d newport news va http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21212 d newport news va Thu, 19 Jul 2007 19:57:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21212 i think the point that a lot of people have not touched on is that while it is oprah's first endorsement, she comments it is because she knows who he is and what he stands for. i have not seen anyone comment on these posts WHAT THE HELL EITHER STAND FOR OR HAVE PLANNED. its like the iraq war plan...noone can come up with a feasible solution, so mud is slung instead just saying "we could do it better." so maybe a lot of the haters on here remarking about skin color or sex have just been fed up with politics and how everyone in the races just sidesteps the important questions. i think the point that a lot of people have not touched on is that while it is oprah's first endorsement, she comments it is because she knows who he is and what he stands for. i have not seen anyone comment on these posts WHAT THE HELL EITHER STAND FOR OR HAVE PLANNED. its like the iraq war plan...noone can come up with a feasible solution, so mud is slung instead just saying "we could do it better." so maybe a lot of the haters on here remarking about skin color or sex have just been fed up with politics and how everyone in the races just sidesteps the important questions.

]]> By: LA, California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21152 LA, California Thu, 19 Jul 2007 18:31:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21152 The reason why Opera went to Africa to build this great school for kidz was because the children would actually apreciate it and learn. Children here don't care about their education, they want what they see on MTV. The reason why Opera went to Africa to build this great school for kidz was because the children would actually apreciate it and learn. Children here don't care about their education, they want what they see on MTV.

]]> By: Paul, Pasadena, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21145 Paul, Pasadena, CA Thu, 19 Jul 2007 18:21:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21145 Why Oprah supports Barack. Barack: Sen from Illinois Oprah: TV show based in Chicago, Illinois. Saying she suppports Barack because he is black is like saying Ann Coulter supports Bush because he is white...oh, nevermind. Why Oprah supports Barack.

Barack: Sen from Illinois
Oprah: TV show based in Chicago, Illinois.

Saying she suppports Barack because he is black is like saying Ann Coulter supports Bush because he is white...oh, nevermind.

]]> By: Hillary Minneapolis, MN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21138 Hillary Minneapolis, MN Thu, 19 Jul 2007 18:05:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21138 Ghandi said that first they ignore you,then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you WIN. Not only is support important but breaking through resistance is critical in 08. Oprah has not sold out to anyone and proven you can reach the top and be yourself. Ghandi said that first they ignore you,then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you WIN. Not only is support important but breaking through resistance is critical in 08. Oprah has not sold out to anyone and proven you can reach the top and be yourself.

]]> By: Helen Botello, Denton, Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21134 Helen Botello, Denton, Texas Thu, 19 Jul 2007 18:02:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21134 I am white, age 67 and a democrat. You darned tootin' I am voting for Obama! First fresh ideas and mind I have heard since JFK. Oprah is a person as well as an entertainer. While I am not a big fan, she certainly has the right and obligation to support her candidate of choice. I am just glad it is Obama! As to those who said she should just stay an entertainer and not get involved, there is a question. If you are a carpenter, should you just stay a carpenter and not work for the candidate of your choice?? Ridiculous logic! Go "Bama" Helen in Texas. I am white, age 67 and a democrat. You darned tootin' I am voting for Obama! First fresh ideas and mind I have heard since JFK. Oprah is a person as well as an entertainer. While I am not a big fan, she certainly has the right and obligation to support her candidate of choice. I am just glad it is Obama! As to those who said she should just stay an entertainer and not get involved, there is a question. If you are a carpenter, should you just stay a carpenter and not work for the candidate of your choice?? Ridiculous logic! Go "Bama" Helen in Texas.

]]> By: Outraged Political Activist http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21124 Outraged Political Activist Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:48:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21124 For all those who feel racism is dead, and things have been equal for 40 or 150 years now, here is proof that its not. Racism is alive and well. Why else would there be 270+ posts on two powerful African Americans supporting each other? I would appreciate it if you same people would stop writing post about how there is no need for African American programs and other support system of the African American race. Let them help themselves since so many of us in this very blog wont. The same reason we are in this war is the same reason Obama wont be president (The average American voter is ignorant and scared). Its too bad because he is an intelligent man who is far more qualified than our business failure of a president who got into yale because his daddy had money. Someone please tell me Bush's political resume which displays his political experience? Obama has my vote, and its not because Oprah and or my parents bias political views which were past down from racist generations before me. I actually picked up a book or two and learned for myself. Republicans screw the middle class every time they get a chance. Forcing society into haves and have nots. Those who missed history lessons this never ends well for a country. For all those who feel racism is dead, and things have been equal for 40 or 150 years now, here is proof that its not. Racism is alive and well. Why else would there be 270+ posts on two powerful African Americans supporting each other? I would appreciate it if you same people would stop writing post about how there is no need for African American programs and other support system of the African American race. Let them help themselves since so many of us in this very blog wont.

The same reason we are in this war is the same reason Obama wont be president (The average American voter is ignorant and scared). Its too bad because he is an intelligent man who is far more qualified than our business failure of a president who got into yale because his daddy had money. Someone please tell me Bush's political resume which displays his political experience?

Obama has my vote, and its not because Oprah and or my parents bias political views which were past down from racist generations before me. I actually picked up a book or two and learned for myself.

Republicans screw the middle class every time they get a chance. Forcing society into haves and have nots. Those who missed history lessons this never ends well for a country.

]]> By: Lizabeth, Dallas TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21112 Lizabeth, Dallas TX Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:28:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21112 Ask some people on one of the major airlines about the incident some years back where Oprah was flying (yeah, commercial-- but first class at least), and she pitched a hissy fit to have a black flight attendant come up to work the first class section for her. Ask some people on one of the major airlines about the incident some years back where Oprah was flying (yeah, commercial– but first class at least), and she pitched a hissy fit to have a black flight attendant come up to work the first class section for her.

]]> By: Tracey, VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21110 Tracey, VA Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:25:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21110 Is it so unrealistic to believe that Oprah would possibly support a candidate because she actually believes he would be good for the country and would be a good president? This says a lot about what some think of Oprah as well as Obama. Could we just once leave "race" out of the picture..... Obama is running for president and he just happens to be an african american.... Is it so unrealistic to believe that Oprah would possibly support a candidate because she actually believes he would be good for the country and would be a good president? This says a lot about what some think of Oprah as well as Obama. Could we just once leave "race" out of the picture..... Obama is running for president and he just happens to be an african american....

]]> By: Christin, Murfreesboro, TN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21108 Christin, Murfreesboro, TN Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:19:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21108 I would like to know what is so wrong with supporting someone of your own race? If Barack Obama has great viewpoints and platforms that I believe in and agree with I am going to support him as well. Its obvious that he is a man that is worthy of support for his contributions to this nation past, present, and future. I don't think that a vote or support should be soley based on race however it shouldn't be looked down upon if that is a factor (not deciding factor) in one's decision. If Oprah were a caucasian woman would this even be an issue? I highly doubt it. Lastly, Oprah has not made a decision for me, I'll continue to research the candidates and their views and platforms on issues myself to make a decision. If support from Oprah can way a country to vote for someone then the United States has bigger problems than I imagined. I would like to know what is so wrong with supporting someone of your own race? If Barack Obama has great viewpoints and platforms that I believe in and agree with I am going to support him as well. Its obvious that he is a man that is worthy of support for his contributions to this nation past, present, and future. I don't think that a vote or support should be soley based on race however it shouldn't be looked down upon if that is a factor (not deciding factor) in one's decision. If Oprah were a caucasian woman would this even be an issue? I highly doubt it. Lastly, Oprah has not made a decision for me, I'll continue to research the candidates and their views and platforms on issues myself to make a decision. If support from Oprah can way a country to vote for someone then the United States has bigger problems than I imagined.

]]> By: Wallace, Chicago, Illinois http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21106 Wallace, Chicago, Illinois Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:14:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21106 Hey! Persia Rosenberg, Ottawa, Ontario This is great. I love it. You said, Many of the commentators here are committing logical fallacies. Just because Oprah has supported people (never politicians, however) who are white does _not_ imply that she cannot have an unconscious motivation to support Obama because he is black. They are unrelated points. Similarly, because white people support other white people, and other black people support black people, does not logically prevent Oprah from having an unconscious racial motivation, nor does it imply that they have a racial motivation–we know nothing of those anonymous figures in the demographics; some are well-motivated, some are probably not. So give me evidence that says Oprah is endorsing him simple because he is black? No emotion, just logic. You, yourself said "we know nothing of those anonymous figures in the demographics". So how can you "divine" that her endorsement is racially motivated? What proof do you have. All of the "evidence" points to the contrary. Her audience is white. Her staff is diverse, but mostly white. She has never endorsed a black or white candidate. Help me understand Persia. Come on America! We have to do better. Oh, wait you're from Canada. Wait! You can't even vote in our election. Hey! Persia Rosenberg, Ottawa, Ontario

This is great. I love it. You said,

Many of the commentators here are committing logical fallacies. Just because Oprah has supported people (never politicians, however) who are white does _not_ imply that she cannot have an unconscious motivation to support Obama because he is black. They are unrelated points. Similarly, because white people support other white people, and other black people support black people, does not logically prevent Oprah from having an unconscious racial motivation, nor does it imply that they have a racial motivation–we know nothing of those anonymous figures in the demographics; some are well-motivated, some are probably not.

So give me evidence that says Oprah is endorsing him simple because he is black? No emotion, just logic.

You, yourself said "we know nothing of those anonymous figures in the demographics". So how can you "divine" that her endorsement is racially motivated? What proof do you have. All of the "evidence" points to the contrary. Her audience is white. Her staff is diverse, but mostly white. She has never endorsed a black or white candidate. Help me understand Persia.

Come on America! We have to do better. Oh, wait you're from Canada. Wait! You can't even vote in our election.

]]> By: Micki Santa Clarita CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21104 Micki Santa Clarita CA Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:12:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21104 Oh my gosh! First of all, Oprah has as much right to endorse and back Obama as anyone. There are tons of celebrities that endorse politicians and people can either accept their viewpoint or not. Same with Oprah. However, to say she is backing Obama because of race is just plain stupid! To those of you who are critizing Oprah for building the school in Africa I say this "better to light one candle than curse the darkness". Oprah has lit a whole lot of candles both in this country and elsewhere. Her philanthropy in this country has not been publicized as much but she has donated millions to various causes including helping the Hurrican Katrina victims. Oprah has the courage of her convictions and acts on them. Hooray for Oprah and, please God, give us more people like her!! Oh my gosh! First of all, Oprah has as much right to endorse and back Obama as anyone. There are tons of celebrities that endorse politicians and people can either accept their viewpoint or not. Same with Oprah. However, to say she is backing Obama because of race is just plain stupid!

To those of you who are critizing Oprah for building the school in Africa I say this "better to light one candle than curse the darkness". Oprah has lit a whole lot of candles both in this country and elsewhere. Her philanthropy in this country has not been publicized as much but she has donated millions to various causes including helping the Hurrican Katrina victims. Oprah has the courage of her convictions and acts on them. Hooray for Oprah and, please God, give us more people like her!!

]]> By: Edmund, St Louis, MO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21102 Edmund, St Louis, MO Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:07:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21102 It seems as though many people are asking "why now" in regards to Oprah's choice to support Obama in this election. A very common response has been that it is because of his racial identity. I suggest that it is just as likely that the hotbed of issues ranging from the ongoing wars overseas, a national recognition (finally) of the reality of global warming, the ongoing debates on gay marriage and stem cell research, to even the possible resurgence of the universal health care argument are all valid reasons for Oprah to be choosing this election to take a stand. Anyone who follows Oprah must be aware that her views are liberal, and it's thus not surprising that she has opted to support a left of center Democrat during this pivotal election. Maybe she is only supporting him because he's Black. Or, maybe, she feels that in 2008 we finally have the right candidate to end two decades of Clintons and Bushs running the white house. Maybe her personal friendship with Obama has nothing to do with it and she is blinded by racial issues. Or maybe she felt that, in past elections (and we should only be speaking about the last two as the power of an "Oprah endorsement" is a recent phenomena) she was not inspired by the Gores, Edwards, or Kerrys that were offered by the Democratic party - and I ask that readers remember that she did not hold similar fundraisers nor did she cast such support for Al Sharpton. Yes, Oprah is Black. But she is also an educated woman who has decided to test her power in the political arena. I only hope that we as Americans don't allow our own prejudices to force us to dismiss her views because of the color of her skin. It seems as though many people are asking "why now" in regards to Oprah's choice to support Obama in this election. A very common response has been that it is because of his racial identity. I suggest that it is just as likely that the hotbed of issues ranging from the ongoing wars overseas, a national recognition (finally) of the reality of global warming, the ongoing debates on gay marriage and stem cell research, to even the possible resurgence of the universal health care argument are all valid reasons for Oprah to be choosing this election to take a stand. Anyone who follows Oprah must be aware that her views are liberal, and it's thus not surprising that she has opted to support a left of center Democrat during this pivotal election. Maybe she is only supporting him because he's Black. Or, maybe, she feels that in 2008 we finally have the right candidate to end two decades of Clintons and Bushs running the white house. Maybe her personal friendship with Obama has nothing to do with it and she is blinded by racial issues. Or maybe she felt that, in past elections (and we should only be speaking about the last two as the power of an "Oprah endorsement" is a recent phenomena) she was not inspired by the Gores, Edwards, or Kerrys that were offered by the Democratic party – and I ask that readers remember that she did not hold similar fundraisers nor did she cast such support for Al Sharpton. Yes, Oprah is Black. But she is also an educated woman who has decided to test her power in the political arena. I only hope that we as Americans don't allow our own prejudices to force us to dismiss her views because of the color of her skin.

]]> By: ROB LEE, MELBOURNE , FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21096 ROB LEE, MELBOURNE , FL Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:03:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21096 oPRAH DOES NOT SPEAK FOR THE COMMON MAN AS SHE LIKES TO PORTRAY HERSLF AS DOING, SHE LONG AGO FORGOT ABOUTANYTHING COMMON OR HAVING TO DO WITH BETTERING ANYTHING UNLESS IT'S DONE FOR HERSELF. WHAT A SELF FLATTERING AND SELF PROMOTING PIECE OF ARTWORKS SHE HAS TURNED INTO. sHE NEEDS TO STICK TO RECIPES AND TRAVELS ACROSS THE CONTRY WITH HER GIRLFRIEND AND STAY OUT OF OUR LIVES AND DEFINITLEY OUT FO THE POLITICAL FIELD WHERE SHE TRUEL SHINES AS A "KNOW-NOTHING" AND SIMPLY THE BIG MOUTH THAT SHE REALLY IS. THIS WOMAN IS THE LAST PERSON ON THE FACE OF THIS PLANT THAT NEEDS TO BE GIVING ANY ADVISE LET ALONE POLITICAL. MS. O IS NOTHING BUT A VERY FRIGHTENING REVERSE RACIST AND THAT RACISM OF HERS AND HER DETEST OF WHITES SHOWS oPRAH DOES NOT SPEAK FOR THE COMMON MAN AS SHE LIKES TO PORTRAY HERSLF AS DOING, SHE LONG AGO FORGOT ABOUTANYTHING COMMON OR HAVING TO DO WITH BETTERING ANYTHING UNLESS IT'S DONE FOR HERSELF. WHAT A SELF FLATTERING AND SELF PROMOTING PIECE OF ARTWORKS SHE HAS TURNED INTO. sHE NEEDS TO STICK TO RECIPES AND TRAVELS ACROSS THE CONTRY WITH HER GIRLFRIEND AND STAY OUT OF OUR LIVES AND DEFINITLEY OUT FO THE POLITICAL FIELD WHERE SHE TRUEL SHINES AS A "KNOW-NOTHING" AND SIMPLY THE BIG MOUTH THAT SHE REALLY IS. THIS WOMAN IS THE LAST PERSON ON THE FACE OF THIS PLANT THAT NEEDS TO BE GIVING ANY ADVISE LET ALONE POLITICAL. MS. O IS NOTHING BUT A VERY FRIGHTENING REVERSE RACIST AND THAT RACISM OF HERS AND HER DETEST OF WHITES SHOWS

]]> By: Stephanie, Steubenville Oh http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21094 Stephanie, Steubenville Oh Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:55:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21094 It sickens me to see comments like âOprah would be one more reason not to vote for Obamaã Get informed people!!!! Letting one person shape your political views is disgusting. Obama is in my opinion the best candidate and has the integrity and fresh ideas that America needs. He is a genuine person, which is hard to find in D.C. these days. It sickens me to see comments like âOprah would be one more reason not to vote for Obamaã
Get informed people!!!! Letting one person shape your political views is disgusting.
Obama is in my opinion the best candidate and has the integrity and fresh ideas that America needs. He is a genuine person, which is hard to find in D.C. these days.

]]> By: April T, Tipton Indiana http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21091 April T, Tipton Indiana Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:48:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21091 Hmmmm - let me see. Oprah endorses Obama because of skin color??? With that same logic, where was her support of Colin Powell? Unfounded arguments! So - some of you have a problem with a celebrity endorsing a political candidate - because they should simply be "entertaining" us? But there are no problems with religious leaders doing the same thing and firing up their base for a particular cadidate (Jerry Falwell - HELLO!) People that actually take the time to vote, are more than likely the same kind of people who are not going to be persuaded to vote for one candidate based solely on who endorses them. Unless you listen to Jerry Falwell - which is why we have the president we do now. BRAVO!!! Hmmmm – let me see. Oprah endorses Obama because of skin color??? With that same logic, where was her support of Colin Powell? Unfounded arguments!

So – some of you have a problem with a celebrity endorsing a political candidate – because they should simply be "entertaining" us? But there are no problems with religious leaders doing the same thing and firing up their base for a particular cadidate (Jerry Falwell – HELLO!)

People that actually take the time to vote, are more than likely the same kind of people who are not going to be persuaded to vote for one candidate based solely on who endorses them. Unless you listen to Jerry Falwell – which is why we have the president we do now. BRAVO!!!

]]> By: DC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21090 DC Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:46:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21090 Wow, most of you on this board is so negative and hateful. Have we been watching and listening. This is 2007 and our country is in a deep hole because of our so called leader GW. He is killing our kids for his personal profit. It doesn't matter who you vote for, just make sure that you know your candidate no matter what race he/she is. I am a young black woman and there is just too too much hate in this world. Wow, most of you on this board is so negative and hateful. Have we been watching and listening. This is 2007 and our country is in a deep hole because of our so called leader GW. He is killing our kids for his personal profit. It doesn't matter who you vote for, just make sure that you know your candidate no matter what race he/she is. I am a young black woman and there is just too too much hate in this world.

]]> By: Moe, Atlanta GA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21089 Moe, Atlanta GA Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:45:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21089 Her roots are starting to show now that she is endorsing a black senator. I hope a black president never gets elected. I don't want to see old lawnmoers and junk cars outside on the white house lawn. Her roots are starting to show now that she is endorsing a black senator. I hope a black president never gets elected. I don't want to see old lawnmoers and junk cars outside on the white house lawn.

]]> By: Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21087 Texas Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:41:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21087 If Obama wins the democratic nomination, I will vote for another party - I am voting the issues. There is just something about him I just don't like. He is way too arrogant and too inexperienced! No more learning on the job. As for Oprah, like Kennedy they are too rich and out of touch with middle America. I am Hispanic and I will not vote for Richardson either. Ethnicity will not determine my vote. If Obama wins the democratic nomination, I will vote for another party – I am voting the issues. There is just something about him I just don't like. He is way too arrogant and too inexperienced! No more learning on the job. As for Oprah, like Kennedy they are too rich and out of touch with middle America. I am Hispanic and I will not vote for Richardson either. Ethnicity will not determine my vote.

]]> By: Edain, Denver, Colorado http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21086 Edain, Denver, Colorado Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:37:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21086 When I start to read a comment, and it is riddled with errors, I quit reading. FYI. My personal opinion (as opposed to "The Truth"): Someone can support one candidate without opposing the other. Clinton and Obama are not exactly polar opposites. Also, every candidate has at least some celebrity behind him/her, and at least one candidate always wins. Finally, Oprah is extremely influencial among lower, middle and upper class women in America, and that is just a fact. She is someone a lot of people look up to, even if you don't. She's not just XY Celebrity Liberal (whatever Bill-O tells you). Providence, yes, she does help children in Africa, but in doing so she inspires people who witness her deeds in America to be better people. I don't think a good deed can be said to be less good because it isn't the deed you would have done. When I start to read a comment, and it is riddled with errors, I quit reading. FYI.

My personal opinion (as opposed to "The Truth"): Someone can support one candidate without opposing the other. Clinton and Obama are not exactly polar opposites.

Also, every candidate has at least some celebrity behind him/her, and at least one candidate always wins.

Finally, Oprah is extremely influencial among lower, middle and upper class women in America, and that is just a fact. She is someone a lot of people look up to, even if you don't. She's not just XY Celebrity Liberal (whatever Bill-O tells you). Providence, yes, she does help children in Africa, but in doing so she inspires people who witness her deeds in America to be better people. I don't think a good deed can be said to be less good because it isn't the deed you would have done.

]]> By: Will Harrell, Astoria, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/19/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21084 Will Harrell, Astoria, NY Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:35:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/18/oprah-takes-out-big-guns-for-obama/#comment-21084 Oprah's comments are just that, her own. It's not The Gospel. Hooray for Oprah for expressing her opinion. Y'all need to stop slamming her, take what she's said, do your own research and make your own opinion. She's just getting the ball rolling. Maybe Obama is the ticket...that's for us to decide now. Thanks, Oprah, for giving us something to think about and consider. Oprah's comments are just that, her own. It's not The Gospel. Hooray for Oprah for expressing her opinion. Y'all need to stop slamming her, take what she's said, do your own research and make your own opinion. She's just getting the ball rolling. Maybe Obama is the ticket...that's for us to decide now. Thanks, Oprah, for giving us something to think about and consider.

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