My Homeboy Obama
Hillary hated on you, so that bitch is irrelevant...McCain don't belong in ANY chair unless he's paralyzed. Yeah I said it cause Bush is mentally handicapped.
So raps the rapper Ludacris, aka Christopher Bridges, in his latest song "Politics." He continues: "The first black president is destined and it's meant to be...Paint the White House black." With such vitriolic language coming from a supporter of Barack Obama, why hasn't the media questioned Obama's association with the rapper, who held a fund raiser for him last year?
The lyrics of "Politics" are highly offensive, not to mention disrespectful and misogynistic. While some may call this song 'art,' and perhaps it is art, that label doesn't remove it from the category of 'filthy junk.' Obama has denounced Ludacris' lyrics, but he still associates with the rapper himself? Why? Is Obama trying to be hip to get votes? If so, who's votes? He already has the African American vote. That vote is locked, signed, sealed and ready to be delivered no matter what.
There is a pattern emerging with regards to Obama's associates: Reverend Wright, Bill Ayers, Tony Rezko, etc. Why is it that Obama seems to associate with individuals of questionable character? More to the point, why is it that the left-wing media doesn't deem it important to do in-depth reporting on these individuals?
Rappers will be performing at the Democratic Convention in August. How will Obama flip that script? How can his message of hope be believed if it is trailed by the rapping of "Kill'em Shoot'em" and "Ghetto Fabulous?"
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Many Americans are loathe to use the N word, for fear of hurting black Americans terribly, also for fear of being labeled a racist. It seems that the label RACIST is worse than the label N------. Every night, McCain's statements and policies are parsed and debated, sentence by sentence. This is democracy in action. I never hear Barack's beliefs and policies discussed or debated. Further, I note sarcasm, and condescension when discussing McCain, right down to repeating ugly comments that he was a lousy pilot for being shot down in Vietnam. His policy shifts are highlighted as particularly nefarious. Beliefs evolve and shift as world events change; that 9 /11 changed us cannot be ignored. Men and women in power positions must evolve and change. This is a strength , not always evil, unless it is an evolution born in untruths. Which is why ALL candidates need sharp questions and rigorous debate. What have we to fear if Obama were put under the same microscope as McCain? Democracy would be better served. But we can't do that if we fear being labeled a racist for the mere act of asking. Thus, the media has abdicated its responsibility to question Barack equitably. And THAT is true condescension to black Americans, tantamount to saying "THEY can't handle it." Nasty business if we have not yet moved beyond thinking that black Americans are so pitiful that they cant understand truth seeking. The truth shall not be feared.
TruthShall
Artists, and all the rest of us, have the right of self-expression. Our rights come with responsibilities too, for our words and their ramifications. Song lyrics or sermons whose content denigrates people and expresses hatred hurts. The good and just message of hope and community gets lost when rage and gutter words are the means of communication. This is a presidential election, no small matter. If you support the man, then be a "mensche". Speak truth to power within the mode of rational language and discourse, otherwise you only hurt people, especially the man you support. Renunciations by Barack are important, but cannot possibly undo all the damage . The general public may not hear the renunciation- only the original soundbite. The larger public may not even read the printed news. Does one really respect a candidate by making his message harder to resonate with the masses? Expression is certainly our right as Americans, but have some common sense and decency if you truly support someone ( especially if you seek the best for your country and fellow Americans). A woman need not see Hilary called a bitch nor anyone see McCain wished into a wheelchair; its just irresponsible or righteous when the stakes are so high. Rob, you speak to an obvious dilemma (larger than this particular rap song).
While many have associates who speak things we would prefer them not to say. However, it takes a whole different many when the person is running for the highest office in the nation. Plain and simple, we expect better judgment calls on character from our leaders. Spinning this matter any other way, is subterfudge. Again this is a common theme with Obama and past associates. To be clear, no one is suggesting he should loose the election on this matter, but it is worth questioning. If he can't get it right now on the people he associates with, how do we know he will get in right in the White House? As it has been clearly written, the stakes are too high to allow this to just wash over.
Let's get some religion on this: if you read the New Testament you find example after example of Jesus of Nazareth hangin' with "questionable' characters. And no. I'm not comparing Barack Obama to Jesus. I'm just saying that no one has "perfect "associates, whatever that is. If scroundrels are good enough for Jesus, then surely we can cut Senator Obama some slack.
And I don't think Luda qualifies as an Obama "associate"; I don't think they're tight like that.
And yes when a person is running for the president I would expect him to distance himself from unfavorable associates. That's what happens when you are the president.
Was this a satirical article, or were you actually serious? I mean... seriously, I can't tell.
It is ok to be a supporter of Obama and still question his judgment. It happens all he time to candidates. Ignoring the fact that a rapper came out and made negative comments about a former candidate whom some feel got the nomination taken from her only futher divides the party. You and all should welcome this line of questioning. You can enjoy rap music but not the message. For some reason supporters of Obama feel that he should not be criticized for anything. While other candidates are scrutinized under a microscope. Do you not see the double standards at play? If McCain cozied up to a singer who made unflattering remarks about Obama all would want him to disavow.
Excuse me - am I to understand that you blame Senator Obama for a rappers lyrics?? Also, did you miss the part where Obama denounced the lyrics over 24 hours prior to your post??
Staying informed is a good choice - having the wool pulled over your eyes will only result in what we got in 2000 and 2004. I thank God daily that I wasn't one of THOSE sheep.
I think you miss the part in the article where the author said Obama denounced the remarks. The wool is being pulled over the eyes of the innocent who feels that nothing Obama does should be questioned.
No one is blaming Obama for he rappers comments; however, it is interesting that a supporter of Obama would come out with such horrible lyrics. How does he think this will play with white female voters, whom Obama so desperately needs? The timing was off and the lyrics horrible. If a song were made using those same lyrics about Obama all would cry RACISM.
i still do not understand the "faux outrage" over everything any supporter of senator obama says about anything, anywhere, anytime. forgive the pun, but it really is "ludacrous
second, please, PLEASE stop furthering the meme of bill ayers as an "associate" of senator obama. just because sean hannity says it over and over and over again does not make it true; it makes it propaganda. they are acquaintances at best, with no professional or personal relationship to speak of.
Do you not see the dichotomy in what you wrote? If Obama were any other candidate you would probably demand to know who and why he associated with unsavory individuals. This is an important election and Obama could possible become the first black president, but those facts don't negate the fact that we should be able to question his association and ideas. It is reverse racism when a differnet set of rules are used to cover Obama then other candidates. If you venture outside of blogsphere, you will hear that many whites feel as though Obama is benefitting from being a black man, for people are afraid to question his judgment on anything lest they be seen as a racist. Don't take my word for it look at the questions put to him and then McCain.
Ah, the old guilt-by-a
Of course, this certainly doesn't apply to old white man McCain and all of his lobbyists!! White men who just send other men and women (who don't really count, after all - and about one third of them are BLACK) to war for power and oil.
You can believe the facts or not. This country would be alot further down the road if all would see the reality of race relationships and stopped pretending a problem doesn't exist.
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