Without a doubt it exists on both sides of the playing field. Growing up in the south, I've seen it all, and experience quite a bit of it myself. Try dating somebody outside your race in a southern baptist church. Yeahhhh...lol I've also had this black gentleman (a deacon of a church no doubt) upset that a white guy was in his house. I was there with my g/f visiting one of her friends.
Do I think whites wouldn't vote for Obama because he's black? Sure.
Do I think blacks would vote for Obama solely because he is black? Sure.
When it comes to blacks not voting for whites, well, that's kind of hard to really say since many of the candidates are white. (especially senate/pres) So either they do vote for white people, or they aren't voting at all. I'm sure many don't vote due to the candidate being a white man, but most blacks tend to vote democratic when they do vote.
Why I feel the way I do about racism towards Obama is due to the pure hate and outrage towards his Presidency. I have never seen a President receive the type of hate that Obama has, and it's not even justified. You can tell when there are racial tones or motives when people say things. (like that clip with O' Reilly) One of the key things that many conservatives love pointing out is the welfare. Welfare is such a small fraction of our budget, but they feel that is the driving force behind the down fall of America. You don't hear them complain about the military budget, SS, or even medicare......IT"S THOSE FREE LOADING WELFARE BUMS!! With these people, you know there are racial tones behind it. I hear it all the time. People I know are racists say it, I hear my family members say it, and I know the true underlining behind it all. This is a prime example:
(the irony of this is the guy doesn't even pay taxes...lol)
Going back to the hate that Obama has received. I still don't recall Clinton getting trashed like this when he was elected. This is our future right here.
Racist Teens Forced to Answer for Tweets About the 'Nigger' President
It's pretty sad what these kids said, but the sadder part is that this type of mindset was learned from their parents. Needless to say, these kids will think twice for using social media to broadcast racist comments.
Another idiot. I imagine I wouldn't want the secret service all up in my business.
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