For a black man to reach the goals that Sen.Obama have reached isn't something to be taken lightly. Blacks in this country have came alone way and with hard work. Some of you'll don't know what hard work is and they have done it without help from people that think that they are better them. But beside the point, blacks have gave alot to this country including there lives. If you like it or not and they have been taken for granted a very long time.

It's time for all of us to look at others and respect them like we would like to be respected. If we don't understand that? We as a nation would set the struggle that our fathers have fought and die for, back 100 years. But the one thing that our fathers wished and prayed for is for us to be AS ONE........ One Nation........ When we come together we are so powerful and strong. If there is something that we can learn from the past is that "Hate" don't bring us together, it just divied us. And by been divied, we will fell........

In any case, as I say, this is a non-issue as far as I am concerned. There are many, many other reasons why I currentlyI will not be voting for Sen. Obama for President of the United States in November. Once he gets done with all of his flip-flopping I may actually find out where he stands on some issues and whether he really has any core principles or is simply like most other politicians and says what a politician has to say to get elected (nothing new in that kind of politics).

McCain '08

What Mr. Obama spoke about on Father's Day and his speech to youth that they probably won't become a rap star or a star athlete was on point. What Mr. Obama said is the same thing most African Americans hear from their families and teachers. For Jesse Jackson to get angry about the Father's Day speech just goes to prove that a hit dol will holler.

Learn a second language.

Obama 08

First, there's a well-known saying that says something like "act like you're already in the job you aspire to"...Obama is just doing that.

Second, to the extent that he can be a positive role model for young black men, I'm all for him doing so in a manner that is better for society as a whole. If any of you think by doing so he's not being "black" enough, or he's betrying his culture, etc., I'll call YOU a racist pure and simple. Values like honor, character, integrity and others are color blind, and simply appealing to one's better, inner nature is a good thing.

Like I said in a previous comment, I'm not likely to vote for him, since I'm concerned about his lack of experience, and I think he's a lot of talk to this point. If he continues to bring up substantive plans to back up his appeals, I might be more predisposed to vote for him. But I will NEVER have a problem respecting a person who models the values that made this country great.

he a black muslum talking to americans what do you expect.
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Gee, I heard a rumor that McCain is a White Muslim and is actually Bin Laden's brother. One stupid comment deserves another.

Now all of a sudden, here comes Bill Cosby saying maybe black men that father 5 different children from 5 different women should be more responsible. Of course, it's true, Jesse and others won't hear of it.
(And by the way, for ONCE, just ONCE I wish our society would hold Jackson and Sharpton to the same standard those two hold others...they've not once apologized for the Tawana Brawley, the Duke "rape" hoax, or other imaginary offenses).

Obama is on to a basic truth here, and that is that decay often times starts on the inside and rots from within. Try this: watch some rap videos and list out the values you think they're suggesting...they're going to bring you right back around to sex, violence, revenge, etc....NOT higher values. Until black culture (and black men in particular) take ownership of their own culture, don't expect the rest of us to fawn over you and try to fix things. We'll work with you, but you have to do at least PART of it.

How is identifying a real issue considered condescending?

And Lisa, you are nuts.

Hypnotism, conception...

What is schizophrenia behind the moon?

Can one dream of earth on the other side of the sun?

Obama delivered a speech to Hispanic leaders on july 8/2008, courting the Hispanic vote. So here is a report from Rasmussen Reports:

"Voters Reject Obama's Call for Bilingualism"

"Wednesday, July 09, 2008 Email to a Friend Advertisement

Barack Obama said yesterday that “instead of worrying about whether immigrants can learn English,” Americans “need to make sure your child can speak Spanish.” A national telephone survey conducted last month by Rasmussen Reports found that U.S. voters overwhelmingly disagree with the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee. (see video)

Eighty-three percent (83%) place a higher priority on encouraging immigrants to speak English as their primary language. Just 13% take the opposite view and say it is more important for Americans to learn other languages."

From Rasmussen Reports.

You can see the "nice" video on youtube, just search Obama and bilingualism.

Since when do potential presidents walk on the stage with nothing more than an obscene lust for power? Hitler comes to mind?

Another good thing is that he's simply telling us how it is and encouraging us to hold ourselves to a higher standard, instead of trying to legislate his opinion about a social issue to force it upon us.

Anyways, I can't wait for January.

Na na na na
Na na na na
Haaaa-eeeeeyyyyy Gooooodbye

Beware of Barack Hussein Obama.

But YET and STILL...Americans have a HUGE issue addressing their own shortcomings when its simply easier to point at others.

Americans need to be ashamed of themselves...YOU and I put the country in the position its in...WE vote in the leaders, WE are given the choices...who elected these people? We did.

Obama is a SMART, SMART man, and will be a breath of fresh air in the White House...a president who doesn't hide from us and is never scared to tell the truth.

Obama 08'

Jesse Jackson is a hypocrite. He is exactly the sort of father Barack Obama was criticizing. The Reverend Jackson fathered a child out of wedlock with one of his aides. Think that's the crux of the disgusting remarks he so comfortably uttered about how he wanted to cut off body parts of Senator Obama: Jesse Jackson is one of those fathers.

Jesse Jackson also reminded the public what a perennial nuisance he has become. Last time he surfaced was Don Imus' racial slur where he inserted himself. The man is singlehandedly destroying whatever positive contributions he made to raise public awareness 30 and 40 years ago.

"Of course Obama dosen't think he is too preachy, he learned from
his mentor Rev. Wright"

Yes Jan, being a 33yr old golf course manager makes you out of touch with reality. Do not spew hatred and try to divide our country. Your candidate lost the primary fair and square. If you want Roe vs Wade to be overturned, go ahead and vote for the Vietnam vet who voted against the GI bill, who voted against the VA hospitals getting funding in 2003, 2004, 2005 & 2006.

And Mike don't HATE. It's not becoming.

Obama 08

The media just permits this man to be shamelessly self-impressed, and self-aggrandizing without commenting on it.

And... he actually used his two children as a photo-op and to advance himself politically. No politician does THAT.

Obama just says how he "got caught up in the moment". That shows how self-centered and self impressed he actually is. He forgets everything but his own ego.

How low will he go just to win?

What Obama said on Father's Day was right on point. The only people offended are people who fell in that catagory. Jessie Jackson is just upset because he never got as close to the white house as Obama.

"he a black muslum talking to americans what do you expect."

Lear to spell Muslim you idiot. He is a better Christian than you, who look down on religion and race. You are the prototype of GOP = the party of shame = the party of filthy rich = the party of NRA the new KKK = the party of FOX news = Rush, ann. coulter, Sean and the bigot O'Reily.

If Obama wants to preach- then he needs to be willing to be scrutinized, criticized and disagreed with.

What is the real issue underlying jackson's vulgarity is now that we have "another" strong Black leader (Obama), I think Jesse jackson's ego is a threatened.

If he becomes president, he'll do the same for the country. Four years of a referendum on "race".

No one will be able to criticize Obama.

By the way... How is "nuts" a vulgar term? They all said much worse about HRC... and no one had to apologize for it.

Jesse Jackson was right- Obama DOES talk down to people- all people, not just black people.

Obama is correct........

I am glad he stated exactly how he stated it....because it is what it is......

Some of these coments are just loopy loopy.

CNN and other main stream media should know the difference.

barack the vote...................................