I am of the belief that President Obama has done more to hurt race relations than any president in recent history.

Why is it that instead of trying to mend the racial differences he always seems to take sides? He always seems to prejudge situations as soon as they make the news without getting the facts first?

 

This is from a commentary made by someone I don't even know and has a show on Fox that I never watch, but she does bring up a lot of interesting points.

 

WATCH: This Fired Up Fox News Host Body Slams 'Racial Hatred' Obama In An Unforgettable Way

I am of the belief that President Obama has done more to hurt race relations than any president in recent history.

Why is it that instead of trying to mend the racial differences he always seems to take sides? He always seems to prejudge situations as soon as they make the news without getting the facts first?

 

This is from a commentary made by someone I don't even know and has a show on Fox that I never watch, but she does bring up a lot of interesting points.

 

WATCH: This Fired Up Fox News Host Body Slams 'Racial Hatred' Obama In An Unforgettable Way

 

Basically he said racism is "deeply rooted" in our society and our history, and that when something is deeply rooted, it's difficult to change (i'm paraphrasing). If you look at this statement honestly, I'd say it's true. Are things better now than they were 50 years ago?? Sure. But things still have a long way to go on all sides. We want our politicians to tell the truth, and I think what he says here is absolutely true.

Basically he said racism is "deeply rooted" in our society and our history, and that when something is deeply rooted, it's difficult to change (i'm paraphrasing). If you look at this statement honestly, I'd say it's true. Are things better now than they were 50 years ago?? Sure. But things still have a long way to go on all sides. We want our politicians to tell the truth, and I think what he says here is absolutely true.

I think it's the opposite, I think he promotes racism in his actions. When racism isn't part of the equation he tends to turn it around and make it all about racism.

 

Let's leave racism out of it for a second and just look at what he's done to help African Americans since he took office. As stated in the video, there are more African Americans on Welfare and food stamps since he took office than before he took office. There are more African Americans out of work since he took office etc. There are more African Americans living in poverty since he took office than before he took office. HE hasn't done anything really to help improve the quality of life for African Americans since he has taken office.

No, he hasn't. Interesting that we finally have a president that is sympathetic to the plight of black people and he is slammed for making race relations worse. If he has made race relations worse then I had no clue how bad they really were as no white president has EVER made race relations any better. George Bush don't care about the black people in New Orleans.

 

How soon we forget.

No, he hasn't. Interesting that we finally have a president that is sympathetic to the plight of black people and he is slammed for making race relations worse. If he has made race relations worse then I had no clue how bad they really were as no white president has EVER made race relations any better. George Bush don't care about the black people in New Orleans.

 

How soon we forget.

Kanye said so!

No, he hasn't. Interesting that we finally have a president that is sympathetic to the plight of black people and he is slammed for making race relations worse. If he has made race relations worse then I had no clue how bad they really were as no white president has EVER made race relations any better. George Bush don't care about the black people in New Orleans.

 

How soon we forget.

I think what I disagree with is how President Obama comes to a conclusion right away in these incidents before the facts of the cases even come out. I think that is what he does that creates more divide.

 

Just my opinion. I don't remember President Bush coming out and making any remarks about race when it came to Katrina etc.

Just my opinion. I don't remember President Bush coming out and making any remarks about race when it came to Katrina etc.

 

You're right. He didn't say anything. He was completely silent about it.

 

"Nothing to see here, people."

No, he hasn't. Interesting that we finally have a president that is sympathetic to the plight of black people and he is slammed for making race relations worse. If he has made race relations worse then I had no clue how bad they really were as no white president has EVER made race relations any better. George Bush don't care about the black people in New Orleans. How soon we forget.

 

Of course Katrina was all Bush's fault. There was no responsibility of the local government officials. It is easier to go up the chain and blame the white guy. If one wants to blame the federal government for not having a suitable catastrophe management plan, that is one thing. To make it a race thing is wrong.

You're right. He didn't say anything. He was completely silent about it.

 

"Nothing to see here, people."

 

:no:

I think what I disagree with is how President Obama comes to a conclusion right away in these incidents before the facts of the cases even come out. I think that is what he does that creates more divide.

 

Just my opinion. I don't remember President Bush coming out and making any remarks about race when it came to Katrina etc.

 

What has he said about these incidents that has been so divisive? I haven't heard say anything about any conclusions he has came to in any of these situations. And please provide direct quotes for clarity.

Of course Katrina was all Bush's fault. There was no responsibility of the local government officials. It is easier to go up the chain and blame the white guy. If one wants to blame the federal government for not having a suitable catastrophe management plan, that is one thing. To make it a race thing is wrong.

 

I'm sorry you missed the sarcasm in my post. Blaming Obama for race relations is utterly idiotic(and I'm not talking about you, Hellbird, I am speaking about the Fox personality who made these inflammatory and false statements that are nothing more than one person's opinion) and more divisive than anything Obama has ever said.....or not said.

I'm sorry you missed the sarcasm in my post. Blaming Obama for race relations is utterly idiotic(and I'm not talking about you, Hellbird, I am speaking about the Fox personality who made these inflammatory and false statements that are nothing more than one person's opinion) and more divisive than anything Obama has ever said.....or not said.

 

Sorry....I am up to speed now. :lol2:

I think what I disagree with is how President Obama comes to a conclusion right away in these incidents before the facts of the cases even come out. I think that is what he does that creates more divide.

 

Just my opinion. I don't remember President Bush coming out and making any remarks about race when it came to Katrina etc.

 

I'm just not seeing where he "comes to a conclusion". He's just making a statement....racism exists and is deeply rooted, and that we as a country must work hard to keep moving forward. I just don't see where that's promoting racism. Acknowledging how and why it exists isn't a problem. Ignoring it, as it has been in the past, IS a problem.

I'm just not seeing where he "comes to a conclusion". He's just making a statement....racism exists and is deeply rooted, and that we as a country must work hard to keep moving forward. I just don't see where that's promoting racism. Acknowledging how and why it exists isn't a problem. Ignoring it, as it has been in the past, IS a problem.

 

The fact that it has been ignored for so long is what makes these conversations so difficult in 2014. It's been ignored for so long people thought it was fixed.

 

 

It wasn't and hasn't ever been fixed.

The fact that it has been ignored for so long is what makes these conversations so difficult in 2014. It's been ignored for so long people thought it was fixed.

 

 

It wasn't and hasn't ever been fixed.

 

It's always been the elephant in the room. I think too many want to think that since we've made some progress over the years, that every should be, and is perfect. It's not. And too many really don't understand why minorities feel the way they do, or even worse, try to justify why they shouldn't feel that way.