Comments on: Poll: Blacks, whites don't see eye-to-eye on race relations http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: big shocker http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1388110 big shocker Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:30:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1388110 White people don't think there are a problem with race relations in the US because most of them have never been on the receiving end of racism. Plain and simple. White people don't think there are a problem with race relations in the US because most of them have never been on the receiving end of racism.

Plain and simple.

]]> By: John Stevens http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1388106 John Stevens Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:29:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1388106 No, really...they don't? How informative. No, really...they don't? How informative.

]]> By: ali http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1388068 ali Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:25:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1388068 everyone gets discriminated against for one reason or another at some point,in their lives.blacks have it easy compared to muslims of middle east descent,these days.i was accused of being a muslim ,the other day ,for wearing my obama hat.i'm about as white and hillbilly as they get.people are just hateful until they get their butts kicked for it.i'm sorry for getting angry ,but,i punched him in his big fat mouth,and sent him home crying like a baby.my race,[of whites],are so ignorant sometimes.so arrogant they make me ashamed.cant we all just be americans?why must we have an obvious description of our race ahead of our nationality?whiteamerican,mexican american,whatever! everyone gets discriminated against for one reason or another at some point,in their lives.blacks have it easy compared to muslims of middle east descent,these days.i was accused of being a muslim ,the other day ,for wearing my obama hat.i'm about as white and hillbilly as they get.people are just hateful until they get their butts kicked for it.i'm sorry for getting angry ,but,i punched him in his big fat mouth,and sent him home crying like a baby.my race,[of whites],are so ignorant sometimes.so arrogant they make me ashamed.cant we all just be americans?why must we have an obvious description of our race ahead of our nationality?whiteamerican,mexican american,whatever!

]]> By: David Goldman for OBAMA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1388032 David Goldman for OBAMA Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:17:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1388032 HOW CAN WE KNOW EACH OTHER'S EXPERIENCES, WITHOUT BEING IN EACH OTHER'S SKIN ? THE BEST WAY TO DEAL WITH RACE ( I THINK ) IS FOR ALL AMERICANS TO TRULY MAKE THIS THE LAND OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY. HOW CAN WE KNOW EACH OTHER'S EXPERIENCES,

WITHOUT BEING IN EACH OTHER'S SKIN ? THE BEST

WAY TO DEAL WITH RACE ( I THINK ) IS FOR ALL

AMERICANS TO TRULY MAKE THIS THE LAND OF

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY.

]]> By: KC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1388011 KC Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:14:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1388011 Black in America ??? What about Americans in America? or illegals or whites, mexicans, irish, australian or lazy, fat, ignorant, superficial or talented, bored, under-educated, over-stimulated GET TO THE REAL NEWS CNN === sizzle, no substance Black in America ???

What about Americans in America?
or illegals
or whites, mexicans, irish, australian
or lazy, fat, ignorant, superficial
or talented, bored, under-educated, over-stimulated

GET TO THE REAL NEWS

CNN === sizzle, no substance

]]> By: Sharbob http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1388009 Sharbob Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:14:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1388009 This report is not surprising. Blacks and whites have different experiences in the U.S. That's just a fact . Until we can come together and really talk about the issues that divide us namely culture, economics, education, etc., we will never be able to be one as a people. In Jamaica where I am from, regardless of whether we are white, black, Asian, or Indian, we all have the same culture -- Jamaican. We eat the same foods, listen to the same music and attend the same churches! That's where the difference is in the U.S. This report is not surprising. Blacks and whites have different experiences in the U.S. That's just a fact . Until we can come together and really talk about the issues that divide us namely culture, economics, education, etc., we will never be able to be one as a people. In Jamaica where I am from, regardless of whether we are white, black, Asian, or Indian, we all have the same culture - Jamaican. We eat the same foods, listen to the same music and attend the same churches! That's where the difference is in the U.S.

]]> By: Dave, Illinois http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1387961 Dave, Illinois Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:08:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1387961 Since a majority of the black population votes one way, they themselves are part of the problem. The Democrats have a vested interest in keeping large parts of the black population irate so that they are a reliable voting block. Most of the inner-city governments that these large black populations elect are Democrats. They elect the same group over and over even though they are disatisfied. Around election time, the Democrats come up with the Republican boogy-man to keep their voting block in line. Since a majority of the black population votes one way, they themselves are part of the problem. The Democrats have a vested interest in keeping large parts of the black population irate so that they are a reliable voting block. Most of the inner-city governments that these large black populations elect are Democrats. They elect the same group over and over even though they are disatisfied. Around election time, the Democrats come up with the Republican boogy-man to keep their voting block in line.

]]> By: shadowgovernment http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1387870 shadowgovernment Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:56:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1387870 Who comes up with these brilliant polls? Howdy Doody? OF COURSE Caucasians aren't going to feel discrimination is a problem, or that they've felt discriminated against. And why are we making race such an issue all over again? It seems every 20 years or so, the race issue resurfaces -- witness the 50's, the 70's, et al. When is this country going to EVOLVE? I'm a white male, and have had quite enough of the division between black/white/yellow/fill-in-the-blank -- for those of you still harboring prejudice, get over it. It's the 21st century, for God's sake. This planet we call home is home to a diverse population, of which Caucasians are the minority. I think we have more vital issues to focus on. Who comes up with these brilliant polls? Howdy Doody? OF COURSE Caucasians aren't going to feel discrimination is a problem, or that they've felt discriminated against. And why are we making race such an issue all over again? It seems every 20 years or so, the race issue resurfaces - witness the 50's, the 70's, et al. When is this country going to EVOLVE? I'm a white male, and have had quite enough of the division between black/white/yellow/fill-in-the-blank - for those of you still harboring prejudice, get over it. It's the 21st century, for God's sake. This planet we call home is home to a diverse population, of which Caucasians are the minority. I think we have more vital issues to focus on.

]]> By: erica http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1387863 erica Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:54:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1387863 wow, that's shocking. it is usually the people that aren't being oppressed who don't see the oppression wow, that's shocking. it is usually the people that aren't being oppressed who don't see the oppression

]]> By: Mike in NYC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1387814 Mike in NYC Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:49:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1387814 From the above: “43 percent of African-Americans questioned say that racial discrimination against blacks is a very serious problem…” OK, so 57 percent of AA’s don’t think it’s a very serious problem. Then: “…42 percent of whites surveyed say that racial discrimination against blacks is not a serious problem, with only 12 percent of blacks agreeing.” Now only 12 percent of AA’s don’t think it’s a very serious problem.. Polls like this never fail to amuse. From the above:

“43 percent of African-Americans questioned say that racial discrimination against blacks is a very serious problem…”

OK, so 57 percent of AA’s don’t think it’s a very serious problem. Then:

“…42 percent of whites surveyed say that racial discrimination against blacks is not a serious problem, with only 12 percent of blacks agreeing.”

Now only 12 percent of AA’s don’t think it’s a very serious problem..

Polls like this never fail to amuse.

]]> By: William, from Cali! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1387775 William, from Cali! Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:45:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1387775 We aren't suppose to! We a different!.......................Rev. Wright told you that, what you weren't listening? We aren't suppose to! We a different!.......................Rev. Wright told you that, what you weren't listening?

]]> By: TSAH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1387762 TSAH Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:44:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1387762 LATELY - all CNN can talk about is RACE!!! Take it from the YOUNG AMERICANS, who mostly see NO color at all. This explains the heavy "flow" to support Barack Obama - who represents ALL COLORS!!! The worst thing we can talk about CONSTANTLY now is RACE. The more YOU talk about RACE - the more YOU separate the RACES!!! It seems as if CNN is trying to divide the country, piss people off, making it more difficult for those who MAY BE thinking about voting for Obama - change their minds because there is a BATTLE going on!!! GET OFF THE "HATE TRAIN" about RACE and talk more about how the RACES "are" together!!!!! Thank YOU!!! OBAMA 08!!! LATELY – all CNN can talk about is RACE!!! Take it from the YOUNG AMERICANS, who mostly see NO color at all. This explains the heavy "flow" to support Barack Obama – who represents ALL COLORS!!!

The worst thing we can talk about CONSTANTLY now is RACE. The more YOU talk about RACE – the more YOU separate the RACES!!! It seems as if CNN is trying to divide the country, piss people off, making it more difficult for those who MAY BE thinking about voting for Obama – change their minds because there is a BATTLE going on!!!

GET OFF THE "HATE TRAIN" about RACE and talk more about how the RACES "are" together!!!!!

Thank YOU!!! OBAMA 08!!!

]]> By: Rocky Michigan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1387726 Rocky Michigan Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:40:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1387726 I think the Black leadership damages race relations. Many times they seem to be the racists such as the rush to judgment in the Duke Lacrosse case. Sharpton and Jackson attacked these Students when the only thing they really seem to know was the race of the people involved. I think the Black leadership damages race relations. Many times they seem to be the racists such as the rush to judgment in the Duke Lacrosse case. Sharpton and Jackson attacked these Students when the only thing they really seem to know was the race of the people involved.

]]> By: Polls don't always tell the story http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1387685 Polls don't always tell the story Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:36:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1387685 If whites or any other ethnic group moved and lived within an area where the majority of people were black, you would find those individuals would disagree with this poll. The pollsters need to be a little more diverse on the individuals they poll. Go talk to someone who is not black that lives among them and see what they say. If they talk to a black person living among a majority of whites, you will probably get the same answer. I have never in my life met anyone who was every contacted for any news organization poll. That tells me a lot right there! If whites or any other ethnic group moved and lived within an area where the majority of people were black, you would find those individuals would disagree with this poll. The pollsters need to be a little more diverse on the individuals they poll. Go talk to someone who is not black that lives among them and see what they say. If they talk to a black person living among a majority of whites, you will probably get the same answer. I have never in my life met anyone who was every contacted for any news organization poll. That tells me a lot right there!

]]> By: Brooke http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1387637 Brooke Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:31:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1387637 Discrimination against any one in any form is wrong. But, in order to rectify inequalities we shouldn't create more inequalities in the process. Discrimination against any one in any form is wrong. But, in order to rectify inequalities we shouldn't create more inequalities in the process.

]]> By: Linda Esen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1387635 Linda Esen Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:31:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1387635 CNN ; wow no one had made a comment - could it be beacuse we are tired of your random Racially motivated pieces. Everybody and their momma kows that the two racis experiece tings differently...why are we even discussign this. CNN ; wow no one had made a comment – could it be beacuse we are tired of your random Racially motivated pieces. Everybody and their momma kows that the two racis experiece tings differently...why are we even discussign this.

]]> By: Candice Valentine http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1387627 Candice Valentine Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:30:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1387627 I agree that the race relations problem will always exsist here in America. The issues are usually swept under the rug as if it isn't a problem. Reperation is still an issue and we have yet to be compensated for being treated inhumane and what's crazy is we still are treated inhumane in situations as if this isn't 2008. I'm tired of my young African American children hating themselves and who they stand for because someone else isn't accepting of their race. Little African American girls choosing a white doll over a black doll because the black doll is so called "bad". The white doll to them is the "good" doll and the black doll is "bad". I agree that the race relations problem will always exsist here in America. The issues are usually swept under the rug as if it isn't a problem. Reperation is still an issue and we have yet to be compensated for being treated inhumane and what's crazy is we still are treated inhumane in situations as if this isn't 2008. I'm tired of my young African American children hating themselves and who they stand for because someone else isn't accepting of their race. Little African American girls choosing a white doll over a black doll because the black doll is so called "bad". The white doll to them is the "good" doll and the black doll is "bad".

]]> By: Obama Supporter from Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1387624 Obama Supporter from Texas Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:30:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1387624 Let's move beyond the racial factor and come together as a nation. Obama '08 Let's move beyond the racial factor and come together as a nation.

Obama '08

]]> By: DEMOCRAT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1387619 DEMOCRAT Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:29:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1387619 Did you know that companies in the US have said they would hire a white man with a felony record and no high school education BEFORE they would hire a black man with NO criminal record and a 4-year degree? I REST MY CASE - IS IT A WONDER THAT WE WOULD ELECT MCCAIN OVER OBAMA EVEN WHEN THE THE DIFFERENCE IN THEIR INTELLIGENCE IS LIKE NIGHT AND DAY? Did you know that companies in the US have said they would hire a white
man with a felony record and no high school education BEFORE they would
hire a black man with NO criminal record and a 4-year degree?

I REST MY CASE – IS IT A WONDER THAT WE WOULD ELECT MCCAIN OVER OBAMA EVEN WHEN THE THE DIFFERENCE IN THEIR INTELLIGENCE IS LIKE NIGHT AND DAY?

]]> By: McAwesome http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1387568 McAwesome Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:23:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1387568 No, i heard it all when Rev Wright spoke about the white man still oweing the black man for slavery 200 years ago. I dont know how anybody can expect to move on and truly get on together when people still believe that EVERY white man is racist. I was brought up in a mixed area and dont care about color, so am pretty shocked, and think its only going to get worse if (god forbid) Obama is elected in November No, i heard it all when Rev Wright spoke about the white man still oweing the black man for slavery 200 years ago. I dont know how anybody can expect to move on and truly get on together when people still believe that EVERY white man is racist.

I was brought up in a mixed area and dont care about color, so am pretty shocked, and think its only going to get worse if (god forbid) Obama is elected in November

]]> By: The Right Vote - Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1387549 The Right Vote - Obama Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:21:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1387549 Good thing we have a very viable presidential candidate that can represent both races from a true personal perspective. Good thing we have a very viable presidential candidate that can represent both races from a true personal perspective.

]]> By: Henry n New York http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1387545 Henry n New York Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:21:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1387545 As a middle aged black man in America I have to agree with the results of the survey. Most of White America would not believe race to be an issue because it has something that most other American's of any race don't have. It has the financial and geographical ability to surround themselves almost exclusively on professional and social levels with only other White Americans. All other cultures are required to interact to some degree with some White Americans and as a result most of those interactions involve the White American as being in the position of authority or power. Leading to the ability to be insensitive, inconsiderate or out right racist, even if not intended. Will there always be race issues - no. Future generations will nullify the psychology behind racist behavior and it will become a memory several generations into the future. As a middle aged black man in America I have to agree with the results of the survey. Most of White America would not believe race to be an issue because it has something that most other American's of any race don't have. It has the financial and geographical ability to surround themselves almost exclusively on professional and social levels with only other White Americans. All other cultures are required to interact to some degree with some White Americans and as a result most of those interactions involve the White American as being in the position of authority or power. Leading to the ability to be insensitive, inconsiderate or out right racist, even if not intended. Will there always be race issues – no. Future generations will nullify the psychology behind racist behavior and it will become a memory several generations into the future.

]]> By: T&t http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1387515 T&t Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:17:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1387515 I am a White American that agrees 100% that AfricannAmericans are still victioms of racial Disscrimanation. An example one time I whent to grab a six pack of beer. I was with an African American female that was waiting in the car for abou 5 minutes. Just before I was ready to leave I tryed to do the righyt thing by informing the Police officer that I have a light out. Instead he insisted that there was drugs in the car, and that I was picking up a prostatute. He search the car found nothing at all. Then made a smart comment that I got a way with somethi9ng. So in fact there is still Racism, However there has been progress. For example the possibility of Barac Obama being Preasident of the USA. I am a White American that agrees 100% that AfricannAmericans are still victioms of racial Disscrimanation. An example one time I whent to grab a six pack of beer. I was with an African American female that was waiting in the car for abou 5 minutes. Just before I was ready to leave I tryed to do the righyt thing by informing the Police officer that I have a light out. Instead he insisted that there was drugs in the car, and that I was picking up a prostatute. He search the car found nothing at all. Then made a smart comment that I got a way with somethi9ng. So in fact there is still Racism, However there has been progress. For example the possibility of Barac Obama being Preasident of the USA.

]]> By: Mike - Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1387512 Mike - Texas Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:17:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1387512 There is deffinitely a desparity between blacks and whites and hispanics for that manner and a lot of it comes from lack of education. A good education leads to better pay and better pay leads to higher self esteem. Better pay and better self esteem tend to lend oneself to dressing better and attaining more respect. Case in point; I would have NO problem standing on a street corner, or anywhere for that matter, and talking with several well dressed African American men and I have. But put me on that same corner with the same African American men, wearing shabby, baggy oversized pants, and wearing their shirt outside those pants, I won't even go near them, because I would fear them. Perception is everything, and respect is earned, not given. And then you always have those who get in your face to prove that they are better than you, whether they are black, white, green, yellow, or purple, I despise them all equally. And YES, I do work with a number of well dressed African American men and I do treat them with the respect that they have earned. And they are good people! All I have to say is care enough to make sure that your kids to get a good education. There is deffinitely a desparity between blacks and whites and hispanics for that manner and a lot of it comes from lack of education.

A good education leads to better pay and better pay leads to higher self esteem. Better pay and better self esteem tend to lend oneself to dressing better and attaining more respect.

Case in point; I would have NO problem standing on a street corner, or anywhere for that matter, and talking with several well dressed African American men and I have. But put me on that same corner with the same African American men, wearing shabby, baggy oversized pants, and wearing their shirt outside those pants, I won't even go near them, because I would fear them.

Perception is everything, and respect is earned, not given.

And then you always have those who get in your face to prove that they are better than you, whether they are black, white, green, yellow, or purple, I despise them all equally.

And YES, I do work with a number of well dressed African American men and I do treat them with the respect that they have earned. And they are good people!

All I have to say is care enough to make sure that your kids to get a good education.

]]> By: Tjaye in LA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1387502 Tjaye in LA Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:16:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1387502 Of course whites will say that racial discrimination against Blacks is not a problem....that is like men saying sexism is not a problem for women. They aren't the ones being discriminated against, so they don't see a problem. Duh!! Of course whites will say that racial discrimination against Blacks is not a problem....that is like men saying sexism is not a problem for women. They aren't the ones being discriminated against, so they don't see a problem. Duh!!

]]> By: Greg Pottstown, Pa. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1387480 Greg Pottstown, Pa. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:13:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1387480 Look at the number of black people stopped by cops and compare it to whites. IT is plain as day. On the other hand a white man is racist if he said black hole but it is ok for woppi to say the n word. racism will not stop until it is looked at on a even plain Look at the number of black people stopped by cops and compare it to whites. IT is plain as day.

On the other hand a white man is racist if he said black hole but it is ok for woppi to say the n word.

racism will not stop until it is looked at on a even plain

]]> By: MD in GA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1387443 MD in GA Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:10:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1387443 This isn't a surprise. Unless you are the victum of discrimation directly, it is easy to think things aren't as bad as they are. Kinda like people who have never been overweight think losing weight is easy. In 2007 a co-worker described me as the following: "She nice enough I guess. Kinda looks like Aunt Jamima. How's that for the stats on discrimination. This isn't a surprise. Unless you are the victum of discrimation directly, it is easy to think things aren't as bad as they are. Kinda like people who have never been overweight think losing weight is easy.

In 2007 a co-worker described me as the following: "She nice enough I guess. Kinda looks like Aunt Jamima.

How's that for the stats on discrimination.

]]> By: GREG http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1387441 GREG Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:09:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1387441 SO WHY IS THIS IN THE POLITCAL SECTION OF THE WEBSITE? FINE FOR CNN TO PROMOTE THEIR LITTLE MINISERIES ON BLACKS IN AMERICA, BUT WHY IN THE POLITICAL SECTION? SO WHY IS THIS IN THE POLITCAL SECTION OF THE WEBSITE?
FINE FOR CNN TO PROMOTE THEIR LITTLE MINISERIES ON BLACKS IN AMERICA, BUT WHY IN THE POLITICAL SECTION?

]]> By: Barack the Vote in RI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1387421 Barack the Vote in RI Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:06:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1387421 what else is new... what else is new...

]]> By: James Greene http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1387409 James Greene Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:03:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1387409 duh duh

]]> By: Concerned INDEPENDENT CT voter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1387384 Concerned INDEPENDENT CT voter Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:59:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1387384 Thanks for the reminder... It's always been that way... 4real! What's to comment on? Neither group can walk in the other's shoes -V Thanks for the reminder... It's always been that way... 4real!
What's to comment on? Neither group can walk in the other's shoes

-V

]]> By: JDM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1387373 JDM Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:57:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1387373 The Dominate race in the USA use to be white in the 60's-70's. (70-85%). This foundation is still in place! However, 2008 has shown that the global need of all people has change the way we should respond to the Domination. World Communication has allow the injustices no where to hide! You can be told about something, but you now can find out about it your self with a computer!!!!!!!!!! The domination of ones culture or history by another is dying a hard death! If this report was done 20 years ago, it migth have been 100% opposite. But the percents are moving to the center. Progress is slow, BUT IT IS MOVING. THANK GOD IT IS MOVING. The Dominate race in the USA use to be white in the 60's-70's.
(70-85%). This foundation is still in place!
However, 2008 has shown that the global need of all people has change the way we should respond to the Domination.

World Communication has allow the injustices no where to hide!
You can be told about something, but you now can find out about it your self with a computer!!!!!!!!!!

The domination of ones culture or history by another is dying a hard death!

If this report was done 20 years ago, it migth have been 100% opposite. But the percents are moving to the center.
Progress is slow, BUT IT IS MOVING.
THANK GOD IT IS MOVING.

]]> By: Maggie Muggins From Selwyn http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1387352 Maggie Muggins From Selwyn Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:54:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1387352 I can't understand why there is any discrimination between races today as the Republican Party and Religous facists have moved on to focusing their discrimination against gays and lesbians. Just ask Larry Craig or Dick Cheney. I can't understand why there is any discrimination between races today as the Republican Party and Religous facists have moved on to focusing their discrimination against gays and lesbians. Just ask Larry Craig or Dick Cheney.

]]> By: Richard http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1387340 Richard Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:53:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1387340 Race relations continue to improve decade by decade..When Obama becomes president there is no reason why blacks cant rise from nothing and make something of themselves. He will set the example for others to follow... No more excuses! Race relations continue to improve decade by decade..When Obama becomes president there is no reason why blacks cant rise from nothing and make something of themselves. He will set the example for others to follow... No more excuses!

]]> By: Rudy NYC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1387338 Rudy NYC Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:53:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1387338 I think one of the biggest differences in how the blacks and whites each view America are the concepts of democracy and majority rule. Most whites see those topics as laid out in the Constitution. A document written by and for whites at time when blacks were slaves. Most blacks see those topics as the majority making the rules for the minority. There is no hope of or concept of "my party" will win the next election and we will be the majority. This latter view is exemplified by recent cries of reverse discrimination and denunciation of affirmative action. The shoe got put on the other foot and whites found it to be most uncomfortable. But, like the book "Black Like Me", whites knew recourse was available. Also like the book, blacks knew there was no escape from a life of being in the minority. I think one of the biggest differences in how the blacks and whites each view America are the concepts of democracy and majority rule.

Most whites see those topics as laid out in the Constitution. A document written by and for whites at time when blacks were slaves.

Most blacks see those topics as the majority making the rules for the minority. There is no hope of or concept of "my party" will win the next election and we will be the majority.

This latter view is exemplified by recent cries of reverse discrimination and denunciation of affirmative action. The shoe got put on the other foot and whites found it to be most uncomfortable.

But, like the book "Black Like Me", whites knew recourse was available. Also like the book, blacks knew there was no escape from a life of being in the minority.

]]> By: anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1387323 anonymous Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:51:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1387323 Racial discrimmination and race relations are two separate questions. Ask the question, "Do you feel comfortable working and living in a socially mixed environment? " Racial discrimmination and race relations are two separate questions. Ask the question, "Do you feel comfortable working and living in a socially mixed environment? "

]]> By: Tim from Ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1387303 Tim from Ohio Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:49:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1387303 I am an educated white man living in America and I can say for sure that I am the new minority. I am an educated white man living in America and I can say for sure that I am the new minority.

]]> By: gary http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1387299 gary Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:49:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1387299 OBAMA TOOK US A BACK 100 YRS. AGAIN TO THE RACIST ISSUES. THATS THIS COUNTRIE'S BIG CHANGES. WHAT A BIG JOKE. AMERICA GETS WHAT THEY ASK FOR. OBAMA TOOK US A BACK 100 YRS. AGAIN TO THE RACIST ISSUES. THATS THIS COUNTRIE'S BIG CHANGES. WHAT A BIG JOKE. AMERICA GETS WHAT THEY ASK FOR.

]]> By: Kathy in Michigan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1387271 Kathy in Michigan Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:46:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1387271 What a waste of time and money. Of course race is a problem in this country. Whites are not willing to publically acknowledge that this country would not exist without the free labor of blacks, including the building of the White House. That is the facts, slavery was an economic solution to whites and blacks have not yet been compensated or even acknowledged for the work that built the country, yet many whites have so many "answers" to the african american problem. What a waste of time and money. Of course race is a problem in this country. Whites are not willing to publically acknowledge that this country would not exist without the free labor of blacks, including the building of the White House.

That is the facts, slavery was an economic solution to whites and blacks have not yet been compensated or even acknowledged for the work that built the country, yet many whites have so many "answers" to the african american problem.

]]> By: Loretta from California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1387269 Loretta from California Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:46:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1387269 well, you see the reason for this is simple. Blacks are on the receiving end of discrimination, and in todays society if you cannot feel it, or if it does not affect you personally, it's not a problem. DEMOCRATS UNITE!!! well, you see the reason for this is simple.

Blacks are on the receiving end of discrimination, and in todays society if you cannot feel it, or if it does not affect you personally, it's not a problem.

DEMOCRATS UNITE!!!

]]> By: Phil http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1387247 Phil Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:44:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1387247 White people have no idea what's going on when it comes to racism... White people have no idea what's going on when it comes to racism...

]]> By: Rob in DC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1387236 Rob in DC Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:43:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1387236 It is still a problem in America. I will say that most White Americans do not discriminate, but the problem with this poll is that those same White americans are not in touch with the Black community. So they just dont know. They feel like since they are not that way and they dont personally experience it, that it does not exist. I would encourage EVERYBODY - whites, blacks, yellows, browns - to watch Soledad O'Brien's CNN special tonight and tomorrow to get a better sense of these issues. I'm sure it will be an eye opener for many, including myself. It is still a problem in America. I will say that most White Americans do not discriminate, but the problem with this poll is that those same White americans are not in touch with the Black community. So they just dont know. They feel like since they are not that way and they dont personally experience it, that it does not exist. I would encourage EVERYBODY – whites, blacks, yellows, browns – to watch Soledad O'Brien's CNN special tonight and tomorrow to get a better sense of these issues. I'm sure it will be an eye opener for many, including myself.

]]> By: mediabias http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1387226 mediabias Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:42:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1387226 As a black American, I have been discriminated against in the past, but that is where I choose to leave it n the past. I worked my way through college while in the Army. I believe America is the only place on earth where you can change your situation through hard work and determination. I don't want wear racism as an anchor or and excuse for not being successful. I kept my eye on the prize until I change my situation. I believe the heart is where each individual needs to start when it comes to race relations. No amount of talking about the past will change anything. An individual has to decide to do better. An individual has to decide not to be racist or not to be prejudice. As a black American, I have been discriminated against in the past, but that is where I choose to leave it n the past. I worked my way through college while in the Army. I believe America is the only place on earth where you can change your situation through hard work and determination. I don't want wear racism as an anchor or and excuse for not being successful. I kept my eye on the prize until I change my situation. I believe the heart is where each individual needs to start when it comes to race relations. No amount of talking about the past will change anything. An individual has to decide to do better. An individual has to decide not to be racist or not to be prejudice.

]]> By: Doug, New Jersey http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1387205 Doug, New Jersey Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:41:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1387205 Liberal white guilt has done far more harm to race relations and the struggle for African Americans to become equal in America than anything else. Most whites don't understand that most of the things they take issue with that so called "black America" is saying is really just words spoken from white liberal democrats who are following their divide and conquer plan that has been in place since the 1960's. It is time for whites in America to wake up and realize that Liberal Democrat whites have far more harid for white people than any Rev. Wright, Al Sharpton ETC could ever have. The hate against whites spoken by liberal white professors at our universities is far worse than the hateful crap that even the kkk is spewing. Liberals and their ideology of hatrid can only flourish in a divided America that is made up of people who define their being by silly things like race, nationality, sexuality or religion. Do your part by at least treating people and judging them by conservative values, that is by their interests, what they do for a living and what they believe in rather than the liberal way of only focusing on their skin color, what sex they are attracted to and what nation their great great great great grandparents came from. Liberal white guilt has done far more harm to race relations and the struggle for African Americans to become equal in America than anything else.

Most whites don't understand that most of the things they take issue with that so called "black America" is saying is really just words spoken from white liberal democrats who are following their divide and conquer plan that has been in place since the 1960's.

It is time for whites in America to wake up and realize that Liberal Democrat whites have far more harid for white people than any Rev. Wright, Al Sharpton ETC could ever have.

The hate against whites spoken by liberal white professors at our universities is far worse than the hateful crap that even the kkk is spewing.

Liberals and their ideology of hatrid can only flourish in a divided America that is made up of people who define their being by silly things like race, nationality, sexuality or religion. Do your part by at least treating people and judging them by conservative values, that is by their interests, what they do for a living and what they believe in rather than the liberal way of only focusing on their skin color, what sex they are attracted to and what nation their great great great great grandparents came from.

]]> By: Stacy Clarks http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1387198 Stacy Clarks Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:40:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1387198 HOW MANY POLLS ARE YOU GOING TO DO ON THIS TOPIC!! AND THEY GET THE SAME ANSWER EVERY TIME Y NOT TRY AND HELP RACE RELAITONS AS OPPOSED TO MAKING A MEDIA SENSATION!!!! OBAMA 08!!!!!!!!!! HOW MANY POLLS ARE YOU GOING TO DO ON THIS TOPIC!! AND THEY GET THE SAME ANSWER EVERY TIME

Y NOT TRY AND HELP RACE RELAITONS AS OPPOSED TO MAKING A MEDIA SENSATION!!!!

OBAMA 08!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Biffington, Biff http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1387146 Biffington, Biff Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:36:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1387146 43 percent of African-Americans questioned say that racial discrimination against blacks is a very serious problem, WITH ONLY 11 PERCENT OF WHITES AGREEING. THAT STATISTIC SPEAKS VOLUMES AS TO "WHY" THINGS TAKE SO LONG TO CHANGE........ (how can you agree with something you know nothing about, while the other side has to deal with the reality of it DAILY) 43 percent of African-Americans questioned say that racial discrimination against blacks is a very serious problem, WITH ONLY 11 PERCENT OF WHITES AGREEING.

THAT STATISTIC SPEAKS VOLUMES AS TO "WHY" THINGS TAKE SO LONG TO CHANGE........

(how can you agree with something you know nothing about, while the other side has to deal with the reality of it DAILY)

]]> By: JAYBROWN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1387141 JAYBROWN Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:36:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1387141 I think that people have their opinions from opposite sides of the spectrum. You are asking Blacks and Whites the same question but they both have totally opposite experiences. We see why we are making anything about us not seeing eye to eye. There are some white people who are pretty well in tuned with what Black people go through and even they don't really know how it feels emotionally. They may see it, understand what we are going through but not feel the same pain, hurt or mental slavery aspect of what has been going on for 100+ Years now. Then there are some who have no clue of anything and can't see why Black people feel they are discriminated against. I just hope with all this talk about Black and white that something good comes about it. I know there are people out there who may like the way things are because it benefits them, but I think it would be a beautiful thing when all people are treated and feel like they are created equally. I think that people have their opinions from opposite sides of the spectrum. You are asking Blacks and Whites the same question but they both have totally opposite experiences. We see why we are making anything about us not seeing eye to eye. There are some white people who are pretty well in tuned with what Black people go through and even they don't really know how it feels emotionally. They may see it, understand what we are going through but not feel the same pain, hurt or mental slavery aspect of what has been going on for 100+ Years now. Then there are some who have no clue of anything and can't see why Black people feel they are discriminated against. I just hope with all this talk about Black and white that something good comes about it. I know there are people out there who may like the way things are because it benefits them, but I think it would be a beautiful thing when all people are treated and feel like they are created equally.

]]> By: wait one second here http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1387095 wait one second here Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:32:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1387095 in its simplicity as an African American male, i am seen as a Black man, where a white person is seen as a man. the media has done a great dis service in its portrayal of Black men specifically, but ewe too have to take responsibility for the deterioration of that community. we had a greater foundation as human beings prior to the Civil Rights movement, a greater sense of community where we saw each other as just people. it was the false idea of integration, false in the sense that to integrate into the White mainframe constituted our value, not realizing that our culture was rich all ready. the influence of drugs into our community also made significant contributions, along with the racism....regarding the job market, education and housing (think white flight)...but we do see things from different perspectives. the fact that Obama does not have a greatrer lead in this race may be a result of how America sees Black men, ideas of fear and some guilt. in its simplicity as an African American male, i am seen as a Black man, where a white person is seen as a man. the media has done a great dis service in its portrayal of Black men specifically, but ewe too have to take responsibility for the deterioration of that community. we had a greater foundation as human beings prior to the Civil Rights movement, a greater sense of community where we saw each other as just people. it was the false idea of integration, false in the sense that to integrate into the White mainframe constituted our value, not realizing that our culture was rich all ready. the influence of drugs into our community also made significant contributions, along with the racism....regarding the job market, education and housing (think white flight)...but we do see things from different perspectives. the fact that Obama does not have a greatrer lead in this race may be a result of how America sees Black men, ideas of fear and some guilt.

]]> By: Lisa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1387052 Lisa Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:29:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1387052 Not true!! It may depend on the demographics where you live. A lot of racial tension remain in the south. Being from California I didn't experience racism until I went to the south. It must be a miserable life to hate someone because the color of their skin. Most of the racist are still stuck back in the 1800s. Hopefully one day they would see the light and welcome everyone not just those with the same skin color as them. Not true!!

It may depend on the demographics where you live. A lot of racial tension remain in the south. Being from California I didn't experience racism until I went to the south. It must be a miserable life to hate someone because the color of their skin.

Most of the racist are still stuck back in the 1800s. Hopefully one day they would see the light and welcome everyone not just those with the same skin color as them.

]]> By: sue calgary http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/poll-blacks-whites-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-race-relations/#comment-1386985 sue calgary Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:24:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=9553#comment-1386985 Wht else is new? Wht else is new?

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