Danny Glover is not pleased with President Obama’s policies on war in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Middle East. Here is an excerpt from the News One article:
“I think the Obama administration has followed the same playbook, to a large extent, almost verbatim, as the Bush administration. I don’t see anything different,” the activist movie actor said of Obama’s policies in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Middle East. “On the domestic side, look here: What’s so clear is that this country from the outset is projecting the interests of wealth and property. Look at the bailout of Wall Street. Why not the bailout of Main Street?”
“He may be just a different face, and that face may happen to be black—and if it were Hillary Clinton, it would happen to be a woman,” says Danny Glover. “But what choices do they have within the structure?”
More in sorrow than in anger, Glover went on: “What choice does he have—in four years, eight years? Let’s just call a spade a spade. Really. There are no choices out there. He may be just a different face, and that face may happen to be black—and if it were Hillary Clinton, it would happen to be a woman—but what choices do they have within the structure?”
What are your thoughts???
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Some people fail to realize that even though President Obama is trying to implement positive changes, he’s facing opposition from the Republican Party, non-stop. He was given all of these problems, he didn’t create them. Where was Danny Glover & all of Obama’s detractors when Bush created these conditions that we’ve been dealing with since his admistration was in office? Why weren’t they as outraged then? Conspiracy, perhaps? The Republican’s, Fox News, closet racists & apparently Uncle Tom’s would have you believe that Obama is to blame for all of these issues, while they either stand against him in correcting these problems or they’d rather stay on the sidelines & critize his every move. He’s only been in office for one year, let him do his job.
Well said! How about we look @ or compile a list of the things he has done in his 1 year in office instead of talking about what he has not done. Everyone wants something from one man & they all want it now-seems a little “unfair”
Well go ahead buddy. Start your list right here of the things he has done so far.
I agree HNIC.
People like you shouldn’t talk.
Based on what I’ve just learned from reading Mr. Glover’s wikipedia bio entry, I retract my earlier statement that he’s an Uncle Tom. It seems that he did speak publicly against Bush, while he was in office & he was formerly an Obama supporter.
Here’s a direct quote from wikipedia; Glover was an early supporter of John Edwards in the 2008 Democratic Presidential Primary until Edwards’ withdrawal. Glover then endorsed Barack Obama.[14] Glover was an outspoken critic of George W. Bush, calling him a known racist. “Yes, he’s racist. We all knew that. As Texas’s governor, Bush led a penitentiary system that executed more people than all the other U.S. states together. And most of the people who died were Afro-Americans or Hispanics.”
Although, I still whole-heartedly stand behind my other statements 100%.
The fact that he executed black and hispanics isn’t his fault. It’s their fault for being the criminals. It’s not his fault that most of the criminals in our country are black.
It’s interesting that you should say that, Realist. What proof do you have for that allegation? Considering that many people (mostly men of color) have recently been vindicated & freed from prison, after years of false imprisonment, once DNA testing proved their innocence. Furthermore, a recent study has shown that our countries incarceration rate is at an all time low, which is a first in over 25 years.
Is it possible that the judges and juries that convicted those innocent men may have had their own personal biases and agendas, such as racism, that influenced their decision to prosecute & convict those people? Moreover, is it possible that you have a similar belief system, considering that you’ve made that thinly veiled racist remark?
You say “many” as if all of them are being released. Oh, how very wrong you are. Also, the fact that it is at an all time low reflects nothing. It doesn’t disregard the fact that African American’s are the major contributors to the crime machine the exists within our nation. All it means is that they are doing less of it at this point in time, for one reason or another. The end.
(so called) realist – Since we come from a history of being locked up(if lucky) for congregating, not getting off the side walk, speaking out, marching, looking at a white woman, then you tell me exactly when it all became fair, and black men started justly deserving to be locked up. Do you add MLK, and all the other cuvil rights activists to your list of “criminals” – oh yes you sure do since they are black.
Also, do you understand the differences in sentencing structure when it comes to getting caught with cocaine vs rock cocaine even though they are the same thing? No? oh well fuck you.
danny glover needs to stfu.
bailout of main street? asshole, bush already did that, it was called “STIMULUS CHECKS. It didn’t fucking work.
dummy, if the banks fails, the country fails. barack had no choice but to float wall street to minimize the damage.
change in policies in afghanistan and iraq? what was he supposed to do – just come in and pull out troops ASAP? once you enter an occupation you have an obligation to leave the place not in much worse shape than it was when you got there. if the US just got up and left both places then it would deserve its evil reputation worldwide. but barack has already announced a pullout date in iraq and is winding down that operation in a gradual manner – and he’s trying to close out afghanistan out of a responsibility to those people who got fucked by bush’s policies.
barack is playing the cards he was dealt. he didn’t destroy the econmy – bush did. barack could have let it implode or erect pillars in strategic places to keep things moving until credit started flowing again. SMART. he erected pillars and support structures and credit is flowing again and most of the big banks have ALREADY PAID BACK THEIR BAILOUT MONEY. Was main stret gonna pay back their bailut money???? LOL
bush cut niggas stimulus checks and niggas ran out and copped the iphone. it stimulated a quarter of growth and the economy tanked again. danny you’re an over the hill actor – not an economist, not a statesman, not a politician. know your position and play it well, sucker.
deuces.
I don’t think Danny is personally attacking Obama. What I got from his statement is that he’s questioning the actual power and authority that any US president has.
Like it or not, Obama does not have absolute power and still needs congress and the senate to impliment any of his proposed changes. Bush & Chaney were able to do what they did because they straight lied, maipulated, and scared the dog shit out of congress and the rest of America into doing what they wanted.
Part of the change that Obama represents is the president being truthful and upfront with Americans. But it seems like most can’t handle the truth and are still being manipulated by the right wing. The repubs are very savy with how their playing their cards because they know that for any of the real changes that Obama promised to happen the dems and repubs will have to unite. Obama nor the dems can do this on their own. Obama’s real challenge will be changing the structure and uniting Washington.
changing the structure of washington? he’s attempting to do that by bypassing the dicksucking of congress most presidents have to do to get legislation passed and attempting to deal with the people directly.
congress is beholden to its constituents. in the days of the internet do you think a vocal constituent will have its congressman vote against it? this is why obama’s website is constantly trying to organize community meetings – getting people involved and getting them to convince their neighbors to write their congresspeople – because a PUBLIC RECORD of support for legislature cannot be denied – no matter how much payola and money is being tossed around – a congressman publicly going against his constituents is halfway out of his job.
the sad fact is that obama’s performance and ability to pass legislature is not representative of him – it’s representative of niggas like glover. niggas who complain instead of doing EVERYTHING THEY CAN to change the process @ grassroots.
Congress works for the populace but in the face of a jaded, spoiled, and decadant constituent mass Congress assumes new powers because the people are either too ignorant or lazy to excercise their rights (so congress exercises it for you in favor of corporate interests and lobbyist money).
how many town meetings have any of you who are saying you have problems with Obama – how many have you been to? I’ve been TO EVERY ONE in my district and two others in other districts. How many events have you hosted where you have conversations with others in your community to show them the merits of Obama legislature and encourage them to write congress re: same? I’ve hosted 3 at my own expense – why? because I believe that I am responsible for this change. How can Obama make it a different place if the people are the same? How can a fat person get skinny if they eat the same, workout the same (never) and enjoy sedentary habits (like they always have)? The change starts with y’all. What have you done differently since Obama became president that you never did before? If a leader is representative of its people, how ca a functional leader arise outof a dysfunctional collective body – no matter how well-meaning or good-intented?
Washington has no choice but to be united if the people are united – Obama’s been saying this. But if not even black people can see this – NO WONDER HE HAS A HARD TIME WITH LEGISLATION.
Glover is just another stupid dark skinned negro and attention seeker.
I’m not american.But there is something I know about some american black people they hate themselves.
This negro just cant handle the fact that another black man achive something great.
It just his 1st year as a President how can ge alreday drawing conclusion?
How can he compare Obama to George Bush?
Obama gives to America the credibility that Bush lost
Obama has started an health care reform who will help mainly black people
Obama is not a dictator and can not take his decisions alone.
Obama didnt start War in Afghanistan or Irak (he actually voted against it)and has to deal with this.
Obama didnt create the financial crisis but he has to deal with
So this nigger who acted in the coulour purple one of the most racist movie I ever seen in my life can go back actin cause obviously he dont understand anything in Politics
It’s sad that you and some of the others that read that don’t even actually understand what you were reading…….
Its sad that you and Mr Glover dont understand anything about politics.
I cant blame ignorant for being ignorant but I can blame for not changing.
Negro remains Negro you cant anything for them
I am a bit disappointed in the Obama administration so far, but I am absolutely disgusted with Congress. They have proven to be completely useless.
Obama aint done shit. I agree with Glover!
Democracy and Capitalism do not work for the majority. Period.
Obama is nothing but a failed leader and a liar with a media friendly front. Simple and plain. Most of you who would and will naysay this statement are blinded by the truth. Read, research, listen to the news, do SOMETHING and educate yourselves!! Allow me to give you a prime example:
- * ahem *
Need to pass a bill today introduced to the full senate yesterday that remakes 1/6th of the economy of the United States and wondering how? Apparently you only need to debate behind closed doors, bribe every senator under the sun, and hold the vote at 1am… looks like politics as usual in Washington (obviously not the ‘Change We Can Believe In’)
The final vote is on Christmas eve. You don’t push a bill that you are proud of this late at night with a final vote on Christmas eve, you do it when you are ashamed. The polls numbers reflect what the American people think about this.
NEVER has legislation like this passed without wide bipartisan support. Medicare, Social Security, the ADA… all with support from both sides. Kansas City had a representative vote for the bill IN the house… I have a new job when his re-election comes round. What a joke! These are the guys driving the clown car!!! Hopefully there will be plenty of pink slips to hand out on capital hill this coming year.
This isn’t actually to give people “health care.” It is to control their health care by monopolizing health insurance. I’ve gone back to the place I originally was when he was elected: God, is now our only hope. Also, Obama said that all this would be done on CSPAN. He promised that during his campaign. He is nothing more than a liar…
He told one senator from Nebraska that if he didn’t vote for this bill, then he would close down one of two major air force bases up there……ridiculous I say! Yeah, thats what we need, a president who threatens to make America worse if he doesn’t get what he wants. Maybe I should make plans to move to Germany or something while I can still get out before this ship sinks! Hm?
New slogan for 2010/2012 – “change you can afford”? It’s a sad day for Congress and the President when we have to depend on the (sometime) “least dangerous branch,” the COURTS, to uphold the values of our Republic and fidelity to our Constitution. The rampant corruption/vote buying, arrogant leadership and POTUS, and abortion subsidies are bad enough, but to also put BUREAUCRATS in charge of healthcare decisions, probably relegate the elderly and disabled to the mercy of “death panels,” and saddle future generations with ruinous deficits is a recipe for disaster. Shame on the “ayes” in D.C.! We may well need healthcare reform, but surely we can do better than THIS!!!!!
i’ll pack your bags for you
Hurry up and go Germany. But of course you are just saying that and you will not be going anywhere – fraud.
Its simple…until u r President of the United States…shut the hell up… I am tired of people giving this man grief about shit he has no control over, the war was here before he got in office, we were in a financial crisis before he got in office, what else do you want… People should b happy that we have new face in office (democrat)and not the same face (republican) just shut the hell up and give the man his four years in office and when he is done, if you dont like what he did then talk shit until then just shut the hell up and let the man try and fix this shit.
I love how people continue to say he has no control when he does, and has for over a year now. You’ll be saying that until the day he leaves office, after which you will say “He had no control”. I love that. You people are silly and uneducated.
Also, the points I made in my post a few posts above these last two are incredible and you morons failed to see the information for what it was: truth. Typical, but oh so sad.
Until u dumb sons o’ kangaroos understand the significance of this administrations’ agenda, THE COMPLEXITIES of governance-You are better off quiet.
I think there is a fair chance that you and I are on the same page EarDrum.
In all actuality, I believe that people like Realist (& possibly EarDrum) have bought into the propaganda machine that is the Republican Party’s main form of mass communication; i.e.: Scare Tactics. They would love for you to believe that Obama is some sort of boogie man who’s main objective is to destroy not only the fabric of their fragile mind state’s, but, their way of life in general; white, male domination. All this talk of “Obama is ruining our ‘merica by doing this underhanded thing or that underhanded thing” is nothing more than hearsay, false accusations & flat out lies. Simply to further their own agendas, which is their feeble attempt to regain control of the majority in the Senate, Congress & ultimately the White House again, in 2012?
Well guess what, Obama has been our President for almost a year now & the sky hasn’t fallen yet, guys… or whatever urban legend that you have us believe.
My recommendation to you would be to either shut up & move to another country already, or at least remove the veil of anonymity that the internet & screen names provide by revealing your true identities as Bill O’Reilly, Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity or any of the other hosts on Fox News station, thereby diminishing the last semblance of integrity & credibility that you have with the majority of the viewers of this website.
In reality, becoming the minority in this country, which is your greatest fear, isn’t the end of the world, gentleman (and I use that term loosely when referring to you). You should learn a lesson from us, the African-Americans & Hispanics, whom you so despise. We’ve survived for centuries, while facing every imaginable adversity that your ancestors & even some of you (in varying degrees) have tried to control us with, over the years. Whatever happens, life still goes on. Either you should learn to live with it & try to do something productive with your lives or simply move on to other proverbial greener pastures. Either way, I could give a rat’s ass about you, or your foolish beliefs.
Let me also pose this question to you. If you were in President Obama’s position, as the leader of this country, would you know where to begin in dealing with & correcting all of the issues that we’re currently facing; the economy, health care, war in Afghanistan, the increasing unemployment rate, etc… etc…
If so, I encourage you to not only share your views here, but, also with your Congressman, Senator, Governor & here’s the kicker, you can even share that information with the man himself, the President of these United States. That’s the beauty of Obama’s administration. There is no veil of secrecy between what he’s doing & the populace of our country.
If you have something to say, then you can go directly to the source. Perhaps not in person, but, the same internet that you’re using to spread your beliefs with us, it can be used to contact the White House as well… and they’ll have someone actually listen, decipher/filter it (if need be) and relayed directly to President Obama. Now that’s change that we can believe in.
No veil of secrecy huh?
Just wait…
And where do you get off saying that the president hasn’t made underhanded moves or lied yet? He has already failed to deliver on his early promises. I say early so that you don’t jump on me and say what all the Obama supporters say: He’s only been president for a year. Many of his promises that he said would be in effect within the year, are yet to and/or far from happening and/or will never happen. Do you honestly stand behind a man who aims to take policies away from our country that, up until now, actually WORKED for the majority of people in the United States? It’s like here, lets take a system that has worked well, that people have no problem using, and I will replace it with something that you are all GUARANTEED to hate. Go turn the t.v. on. It’s happening right now… No matter what, he will try and have his way, with zero regard as to who is affected by it. I am open to all parties so don’t think i’m some radical right wing. I call them like I see them. Obama has also stated that he doesn’t plan to be a two-term president. That, to me says “let me get my agenda in full cycle, and I will be on my way”
My advice and encouragement for you is to stop riding the steam engine that the media is throwing coal into. Again, educate yourselves, step away from the “Race above Country” state of mind. This isn’t about who is leading. It’s about doing what is right. Barack’s life, as well as his administrations agenda, is one that is filled with secrets and unknowns. And what we do know, is not good. A socialist movement is upon our country, whether you accept it or not.
Again, I ask you, if you were the President of the United States, would you know where to begin in correcting the numerous problems that we’re all currently facing? We certainly can’t thank W for correcting these problems… no, wait, he created them all, and then left someone else to clean up his mess. What a guy!
Were you as outraged as I was, when you witnessed our country heading into war, financial ruin & economical turmoil? If so, I certainly didn’t hear you, so then why are you so adamantly vocal now is the question?
By the way, the former policies that you claim “worked for everyone” are entirely inaccurate. The system was designed to make the rich richer & the poor, even more impoverished than before… it was a vicious cycle. The wealthy1% of this country who run these major corporations, such as the Halliburton’s & the Enron’s, kept padding the pockets of those in charge, at the top of their payroll’s or initially invested in them is proof of that. Speaking of Halliburton, wasn’t Cheney the President of that company for many years & the Bush family a major shareholder of that company? Hmmm… I think that explains why the price of gasoline jumped up to $5.00 a gallon a couple of years ago. What a coincidence.
Let’s not even get started on how Bush stole the presidency, during both of his elections. Now, that’s some underhanded business, in my book.
Preach my brother.
Touche, but you can’t put all of the blame on the face of our nation at the time (George Bush). Sure, he made some bad decisions, but you know as well as I do that the people behind the leader of our country, at anytime, are the real ones making the strings go up and down. I am a strong supported of a capitalist system, so I don’t want to get into the “former policies” argument because my stance on that is a personal one. I would say that the problems that Bush “created” were more or less situations that just happened to occur at the time of his presidency. Not all of them, some of them WERE his fault. I feel that far too often, people are quick to blame Bush for EVERYTHING. These are the uneducated people that I continue to bring up.
Yes, I was upset when the economy fell through. I feel that it’s downfall happened at the perfect time for left wing supporters and the opposite for right wing. It can almost be credited for giving Obama the victory if you really think about it. The campaign became all about it once it fell. As far as the war, its another one that I am sort of on personal ground for, but I will voice this one. Originally when we went to war in Iraq and Afghanistan, I was in full support, but since then, our motives have somewhat gotten lost and it is time to come home. We were, and still are solving the problems over there and those people need our help. Once we have met their needs and they can carry themselves, I am in full support for a full-fledged return to the homeland. I hope you see some common ground now between us HNIC, nothing personal. You have some good points.
One more thing, before your head explodes or you shoot your computer screen. If you haven’t figured it out by now, Classism/Capitalism is the new Racism. The only color that matters now is GREEN. This Socialist/Marxist society that you all are trying to scare everyone with is an imaginary smoke screen. Money = Power, the equation is that simple. He, who has the most financial resources, is King in our society. Absolute Power corrupts absolutely. It’s the cornerstone of domination. Now, you should ask yourself; who’s in charge?
I agree with your views on the Iraq/Afghanistan war. I, too, would love to see our troops come home. I believe that our exit from the Middle East is long overdue. Hopefully, in the coming year, we will see some positive changes in that regard. That’s my prayer.
At any rate, although, we might not see eye to eye on everything, I can respect your point of view. You’re entitled to your opinion, like anyone else.
First off I just want to say to LOLITA-”I cant blame ignorant for being ignorant but I can blame for not changing. Negro remains Negro you cant anything for them”? Seriously, you have very poor grammar and that shows that it’s actually YOU who are ignorant. So to call others “ignorant” makes you a full blown hypocrite. Hell, I don’t even know what you were trying to say. It’s like missing words, misspells… whateverthef%#k?
Now onto my point, and my point is this… Danny Glover’s observations are 100% correct and valid. Even before Obama won the democratic nomination it was more than apparent that he would follow the same pattern ala Bush. He told the country that he wanted to escalate the invasion of Afghanistan and Pakistan. He told the country he wanted to preserve the “special” relationship with Israel even though the world knows how horrible they have treated the people of Gaza. He told the country that he did NOT want to impeach Bush even though the Constitution directs him and congress to do so based on the violations that were committed. He told the country that the 700 billion dollar bailout to Wall Street was necessary even though they had robbed the American people intentionally. Not to mention that he has received tons of money from special interest groups to support his campaign…etc. For those reasons and many, many more I did not vote for him.
Now since he’s been in office… He has doubled the drone attacks in Pakistan which have killed many civilians. He has protected the telecom companies from prosecution for unauthorized and illegal wiretapping of innocent U. S. citizens. He refused to attend the UN Global Conference on Racism due to the fact that reparations for those of African descent would be discussed as well as the behavior of Israel’s treatment of Palestinians. He refuses to end “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”, which he said he would, which continues to persecute gays for coming out in the military. He recommends Ben Bernanke for a second term although he was one of the main reasons we had a financial “meltdown” in the first place…blah, blah, blah. I could go on all day.
But just to finish up I’ll address a few points you some of you folks made.
Anonymous -“…How about we look @ or compile a list of the things he has done in his 1 year in office instead of talking about what he has not done. Everyone wants something from one man & they all want it now-seems a little “unfair”. Not unfair at all. All his followers want is for him to show them that he’s willing to do the things he said he would on the campaign trail. So far, all he has done is continue the policies of the last administration and in some cases, escalated them. NOTHING he has done domestically will help any of his supporters or anyone else in the long run. Just look at this latest health care bill for a classic example.
Realist -“…African American’s are the major contributors to the crime machine the exists within our nation. All it means is that they are doing less of it at this point in time, for one reason or another….” Wow…where do we start. Well first off, the “crime machine” that exists is called poverty. That is where most of the people in U.S. prisons come from because in a LOT of places in this country, it’s do or die to survive. Bad schools and no jobs ANYWHERE are a breeding ground for desperate acts for you, me or anyone who has to live like that day in and day out just to make it. Second, most people in prisons are there for non-violent crimes which are a majority of drug offenses. And there is no majority of blacks, Hispanics and natives here in the U.S. who are control the centalized shipping and distribution of illegal substances coming in. THAT is the real “crime machine”. So with a U.S. prison population of about 63% black, Hispanic and native it’s more than obvious that they are a target more than they are actual criminals.
blyx -“change in policies in afghanistan and iraq? what was he supposed to do – just come in and pull out troops ASAP?” Yep that’s exactly what he’s supposed to do. The U.S built and funded the Taliban in the first place back in the 80’s so it has essentially sown its own poison. Now we find out that the U.S. is paying the same Taliban to keep supply roads open in Afghanistan [http://www.thenation.com/doc/20091130/roston]while escalating the invasion by sending more troops to fight… the Taliban? How moronic is Obama and congress…seriously?
Lucy-“Obama aint done shit. I agree with Glover!” and Patrick Bateman -“Democracy and Capitalism do not work for the majority. Period.” What can I say… you’re BOTH right!-LOL
But in closing, I think Bill Hicks said it best… “I think the puppet on the right shares my beliefs. I think the puppet on the left is more to my liking. Hey, wait a minute, there’s one guy holding out both puppets!” “Shut up! Go back to bed, America. Your government is in control. Here’s Love Connection. Watch this and get fat and stupid. By the way, keep drinking beer, you f%#king morons.”
This is where we are at in this country and that’s exactly what Danny Glover is saying. Amen
For the record I’m french:)
And you must be a troll and another dumb dark skinned negro jealous of Obama’s success.
Why did you waste your time?You know this guy is a living legend and you cant do anything against it.
Seat Down Somewhere and stop talking shit OR GET INVOLVED IN POLITICS.
Dany Glover’s Career is def over
this has been want attention.
With all due respect, I am socially involved with issues that affect all of us. However I am not involved with politics and the political system. Politics is essentially a waste of time and solves nothing for the masses. Just posturing and gesturing by the elite to impersonate real change at society’s expense.
Second, Danny Glover has been a vocal advocate of MANY social issues for a very long time so again, with all due respect, you have no idea what you’re talking about in regards to his social, political or ideological position. If you just took time to look up his background you’d have a better understanding of what he’s done, and doing then realize that you’re off base with your statements.
Third, just because someone black, brown, dark skinned or light skinned disagrees with Obama does not constitute jealousy or envy toward him. If you look at his track record for the year, you’ll find that many of those who are vocal against his policies thus far are also the same people who voted for him to begin with. I just personally chose not to vote for him because to be honest, I didn’t fall for his media hyped, over saturated, PR campaign. So if you’d like to debate me on his policies, fine. But bring facts to the table and not just some “opinion[s]” about how dissenting voices against Obama are just envious rants by some disgruntled, black citizens who wish they could be like him. And to be honest, only an idiot would want to be him in the first place.
I’m not here to educate you .Especially because I dont know how old you are.
But I find your statement about politics a little bit cliché and easy.
Anyway if you dont believe in politics here is an advice for you:Read this book written by a french author called Alexis de Tocqueville “On Democracy in America”
You will understand why people like you are very very dangerous for democracy
Dude, you cannot educate me on anything. You are the one on this site dropping the “N” bomb like a stereo typical racist… “So this nigger who acted in the coulour purple one of the most racist movie I ever seen …” or “I’m not american.But there is something I know about some american black people they hate themselves.” These are your quotes, not mine.
I told you if you wanted to debate, cool. But I also mentioned bring some FACTS to the table and not opinions. It’s very clear that the only thing you know about people of color is what you’ve seen on your TV or computer. It’s also clear that you are easily influenced by what you hear and see on TV and the rest of the mainstream, corporate media. So I’d have to guess you are about… 15-16 years old judging by your spelling, attitude and personal shots at me and black folks here. See the point is you attack but you don’t bring any facts to support your argument. You don’t even have an argument now that I think about it.
My initial response, to you, was due in part to your bad grammar and general lack of knowledge on the Danny Glover issue regarding his view of Obama. But now I see clearly you’re just like, um… very confused. Here’s my last point. People like me are not dangerous to democracy but someone who is racist, like yourself, is a danger to everyone out here. So next time take a look in the mirror before you say something that makes no sense like “Obama has started an health care reform who will help mainly black people” Boy, what planet do YOU live on dude?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/12/18/poll-health-care-reform-w_n_396990.html
http://news.newamericamedia.org/news/view_article.html?article_id=5b363a526ca0b9ba6648e2c3655459ec&from=rss
1st of all I’m not racist at all . I’m black too but for me there is a big difference between black people and niggers. Niggers have killed Malcolm X. Nigger spend their time hatin on the 1st black president, while they are doing anything with their lives, niggers say that they dont believe in politics cause they dont take the time to understand that this is exactly what cynical politicians are expecting from them.
Black people are strivers like Obama who understand that the only way to change your world is getting involved in politics
And Yes I said that Colour Purple was racist.Whe I 1st saw this movie I was 12 and seeing these clichés about black people was very humiliating for me.
I still cant understand how a black man can act in movies like that. They didnt have any respect for themselves.
Glover doesnt have any credibility for me and I think that Obama will be better without his support.
And if you think that republicans polls or article are fact you need to try again cause you are wrong.
This is his 1st year and Niggers like Glover are already ready to him on blast.Pathetic.
I bet he is on of these idiots who vote twice for Bush.
As I previously said some people are definitively lost .You cant anything for them.
Keep it moving.
I support Obama since 2005 and I will never stop to support him.
He will show them haters that he is a legend. He will be reelected and niggers will have to deal with that.
As a conclusion comparing Obama to Bush remains stupid for me and easy.
But what can you expect from someone who act in Spielberg’s Racist Movies.
ps:Sorry for the grammar I’m french and I’m not in english class but on a blog comments section
Danny Glover is not someone I really pay much attention to. He gets his money from people like Spielberg, who produced the movie that spent a lot of screen- time bashing black males . I Remember when some whites were criticizing The movie “Roots”, even to the point of calling it “weeds”. I wonder why they didn’t criticize “The Color Purple”?
This is not the J. F. Kennedy era this is the President Obama era. This is not the civil rights bill era, this is the economy has gone straight to global hell and a political system that can’t agree on a health care reform. Yes, African American suffers the most, but haven’t we for the last 300 to 400 years. No, one cried when Bill Clinton sold our souls to the devil with NAFTA. In the Clinton era no health care reform even materialized, and they call him the black president.
People, we all are entitled to our opinions… I believe that all of you have points that can be merited for your own exposure, and some for their research. We all only know what we are exposed to; whether given to us or searched by us. We are not direct witnesses to any these events and quite frankly none of us knows whats really going on. Otherwise, I would be making a killing reading minds and preventing catastrophes before they happen!
I believe we should collect our views and be active everyday, support all of our freedoms and fight for whats right and whats wrong in this country. We all don’t agree but we can compromise and come to a conclusion that meets our needs, but not dominance over whose more right than the other. I personally have no political agendas strictly because I have no want to control individuals for their freedoms. I feel that most of our democracy is in fact streamlined to any specific point of their liking.
Policing the globe definitely needs to be removed(some people like living the way they’ve been). We need medical assistance; but not a free pass. We need to be educated more and take our negativity and turn it into a positive.
I used to be a violent man, full of aggression and confusion and I realized “I KNOW NOTHING” and I never will; my views and feelings were invalid because I was allowing the opposition to penetrate and submit me into violence, and thats not what I truly wanted/intended. I want to live my life without worrying about someone else; yes were in danger, but not if everyone else was on the same page. Society has created these problems and yes there’s benefits, but humans that existed before bloodshed just wanted to live and love, so please… Lets live! Fuck love! What a waste of my time, I should be loving my family instead of talking to you pfDFsdf2222222222222……