The people that act like there's no racism in our country tick me off. And if one has never experienced something it doesn't mean that something doesn't exist.
My 2 cents.

I do?

I thought I simply expressed a desire to see the political discourse in the country become a little better mannered. Racist me, keepin' down the white man.

Remember... If a Republican does something bad, it's a Democrat's fault.

I used to assume most Californians were not homophobes, because I never encountered any. A certain election proved me wrong.


Don't let your limited personal experience persuade you racism in America is dead. Pfft.

It was a genuine question.

You had said you hoped people were so afraid of being called racists they wouldn't oppose the President. The only reason they would have that fear is if a charge of racism was a used and accepted political tool when no racism exists.

And when a democrat does something wrong, it's right wing conspiracy.

Damn right! ;)

JW summed up my intended response perfectly. The Great Deciderer and his cronies pushed the war, deregulation, changed the rules on enemy combatants, denied due process to citizens of this country, and........bloody hell, the list goes on forever. Most of the people who are so angry right now are angry at the wrong person, but Obama knew when he took office this would happen. I don't remember too many elected officials disrespecting the President when he addressed the House, or inciting people to violence or talk of secession. They also manipulated terror warnings for political gain- That was the reason for the Goering statement by Byrd, and if you have a problem with that, then go talk to Tom Ridge. People are so pissed at what Obama might do, when they should be furious at what GW did do.

I'm angry at a 787 billion dollar stimulus. So yeah, there's anger at things he has done. And anger at things he says he wants to do.

I find it a bit scarier that people accused Bush of planning 9/11 than anything anyone has accused Obama of thus far. And last I checked....Bush didn't plan it.

In short, it's a white lie.