rodeorector
Global Moderator
I don't see any difference overall. I do think there will be an "entitlement" mentality in the future as BO addresses more sensitive subjects like, reparation, more bigger better welfare, etc.
Rex Jackson
Has No Life - Lives on TB
Nothing changed except for a few handfuls of people that live in racial tense areas to start with.
BL225128
Inactive
I voted other:
Since Curious Obama took office, the attitudes of the professional black hacktivists like Deval Patrick, Jesse Jackass, Al notsoSharpton, Eric coatHolder, et. al., has been more of the same: White America, you owe US!
No concession that the civil rights battle has essentially been won, with one of their kind now occupying the highest office in the land. They're still not satisfied and seek ever more gimmees for their shiftless and useless supporters.
I see no change in race relations, except maybe the negroes are more emboldened than ever to get in your face and demand what they THINK they have a right to, and deserve in their minds.
Since Curious Obama took office, the attitudes of the professional black hacktivists like Deval Patrick, Jesse Jackass, Al notsoSharpton, Eric coatHolder, et. al., has been more of the same: White America, you owe US!
No concession that the civil rights battle has essentially been won, with one of their kind now occupying the highest office in the land. They're still not satisfied and seek ever more gimmees for their shiftless and useless supporters.
I see no change in race relations, except maybe the negroes are more emboldened than ever to get in your face and demand what they THINK they have a right to, and deserve in their minds.
Wardogs
Deceased
I believe they have worsened considerably, and not just between black and white, although that has taken a nosedive too.
It's not just here in the US either. More and more, groups are using the race card to further agendas of their own.
Illegal immigrants use race to deflect attention away from the fact that they are...illegal, and destroying the fabric and wealth of America.
Groups like CAIR and ISNA here in the US, and others associated with the Muslim Brotherhood worldwide are using race in the guise of "Islamaphobia" to push their agenda and insinuate Sharia into all facets of life, like the workplace, politics and educational institutions.
Anti Israel rhetoric is at an all time high worldwide, including violent protests in the guise of "solidarity" with an artificial construct called "Palestine".
And of course the present administration and all it's useful tools, including the MSM. They use race constantly to stifle criticism and to foster guilt aimed at whites exclusively. The country is so constrained by political correctness that even when legislation banning whites from construction work and other jobs in the so-called "stimulus" bill, barely a whimper is heard...
We haven't improved, we've gone back decades.
wardogs
It's not just here in the US either. More and more, groups are using the race card to further agendas of their own.
Illegal immigrants use race to deflect attention away from the fact that they are...illegal, and destroying the fabric and wealth of America.
Groups like CAIR and ISNA here in the US, and others associated with the Muslim Brotherhood worldwide are using race in the guise of "Islamaphobia" to push their agenda and insinuate Sharia into all facets of life, like the workplace, politics and educational institutions.
Anti Israel rhetoric is at an all time high worldwide, including violent protests in the guise of "solidarity" with an artificial construct called "Palestine".
And of course the present administration and all it's useful tools, including the MSM. They use race constantly to stifle criticism and to foster guilt aimed at whites exclusively. The country is so constrained by political correctness that even when legislation banning whites from construction work and other jobs in the so-called "stimulus" bill, barely a whimper is heard...
We haven't improved, we've gone back decades.
wardogs
Be Well
may all be well
Worsened due to 0bama and others of his ilk playing the race card. He attended Jeremiah Wright's "church" of black hatred towards whitey for almost 20 years. That says it all.
And conservatives are too caponed and fearful to say the truth; and liberals cash in on the racism.
The whole thing is ruined now. I used to hang out with black people when I was a teenager and the racism was nowhere near as bad as it is now.
0bama is an abomination and will be the ruination of our country if he is not removed.
Monkeywrench
Land Owner
+100
Troy R
Senior Member
Volleyball Granny
Inactive
I say they've worsened...
...since Obama took office. We've seen a strengthening (in the school where I teach) of black vs. brown behavior--from name-calling and arguments among the 2nd graders to fights (involving blood and nurse visits) among the 6th graders to home-made shivs and threats among the 9th graders. Black vs. Brown gang-related activity also seems to be heating up.
In my little section of the world (a city of about 5 million people), there appears to be a "MY" president mentality that fuels the courage of some--enough so that they feel comfortable in trying to intimidate others. Between the black vs. brown conflict, the black vs. white conflict, and the white vs. brown conflict, the PTB have successfully kept the nation focused on social turmoil within the nation and ignorant of the treason of our elected officials in the political arena. The PTB have further weakened each group by fostering the following conflicts:
...since Obama took office. We've seen a strengthening (in the school where I teach) of black vs. brown behavior--from name-calling and arguments among the 2nd graders to fights (involving blood and nurse visits) among the 6th graders to home-made shivs and threats among the 9th graders. Black vs. Brown gang-related activity also seems to be heating up.
In my little section of the world (a city of about 5 million people), there appears to be a "MY" president mentality that fuels the courage of some--enough so that they feel comfortable in trying to intimidate others. Between the black vs. brown conflict, the black vs. white conflict, and the white vs. brown conflict, the PTB have successfully kept the nation focused on social turmoil within the nation and ignorant of the treason of our elected officials in the political arena. The PTB have further weakened each group by fostering the following conflicts:
- men vs. women
- single vs. married
- gays vs. straights
- Christians vs. anyone
- citizens vs. illegals
- independents vs. sycophants
- producers vs. users
optimistic pessimist
Veteran Member
I think it depends on what area of the country you are living in, and who you voted for.
it depends...
The election of a person of color shows that Americans aren't a racist and overall I think that has been a proof that has had a positive impact to our society that we could let that fear go and move on. However, that doesn't mean that people aren't still out there trying to fuel their personal agendas by using race as a reason or an excuse.
As far as the present political environment, I see a big time promotion of class and race warfare, even religious warfare in the policies that are being promoted and in the rhetoric they use to promote it. In that respect, whatever gains our society just made that we aren't racist, is in danger of being lost and taking steps backwards.
The election of a person of color shows that Americans aren't a racist and overall I think that has been a proof that has had a positive impact to our society that we could let that fear go and move on. However, that doesn't mean that people aren't still out there trying to fuel their personal agendas by using race as a reason or an excuse.
As far as the present political environment, I see a big time promotion of class and race warfare, even religious warfare in the policies that are being promoted and in the rhetoric they use to promote it. In that respect, whatever gains our society just made that we aren't racist, is in danger of being lost and taking steps backwards.
I voted other.
I think what we are seeing is just the natural progression of 40 years of empowerment and wealth transfer to minorities at the expense of the majority.
In the early years this occurred in small enough increments that it really had no significant effect on the majority so things remained fairly the same. As the minority share of power and redistributed wealth has grown it is now having a significant impact on the majority.
The political correctness regime currently in place to ensure wealth and power transfers to minorities continues does not allow the majority to speak out against it.
It is obvious that the Obama administration intends to accelerate these transfers and the frustrations are beginning to show along racial lines as would be expected.
I think what we are seeing is just the natural progression of 40 years of empowerment and wealth transfer to minorities at the expense of the majority.
In the early years this occurred in small enough increments that it really had no significant effect on the majority so things remained fairly the same. As the minority share of power and redistributed wealth has grown it is now having a significant impact on the majority.
The political correctness regime currently in place to ensure wealth and power transfers to minorities continues does not allow the majority to speak out against it.
It is obvious that the Obama administration intends to accelerate these transfers and the frustrations are beginning to show along racial lines as would be expected.
Volleyball Granny
Inactive
How you voted?
I don't agree that recognizing the turmoil we see is based on how we voted. I know many people (black, white, and brown) who voted for Obama, and they are actually the ones commenting on the exacerbation of conflict between the races in our community. In fact, if those of us who did not vote for Obama had been the ones who 'noticed' the racial conflict in our community, we would have been accused of being racist. As it happened, those who voted for Obama brought it to the attention of those who did not vote for Obama...we didn't have to say a word.
I don't agree that recognizing the turmoil we see is based on how we voted. I know many people (black, white, and brown) who voted for Obama, and they are actually the ones commenting on the exacerbation of conflict between the races in our community. In fact, if those of us who did not vote for Obama had been the ones who 'noticed' the racial conflict in our community, we would have been accused of being racist. As it happened, those who voted for Obama brought it to the attention of those who did not vote for Obama...we didn't have to say a word.
Saintscruiser
Contributing Member
There has been more of a militiant air. My husband was in a place of business and a black lady told him that 'they are in charge now and it's his turn to sit in the back of the bus!' That hasn't happened in this world in so long........hatred is handed down. What a shame, too.
Navydad
Inactive
That about sums up my feelings. Wait til summer and tensions boil over in the inner cities.
Amaryllis
Inactive
I chose 'worsened', BUT 'race relations' haven't really changed in my neck of the woods, as far as I can tell. The reason I chose 'worsened' is because the class envy has stepped up dramatically. I haven't necessarily noticed it here where I live, but nationwide it seems to be getting worse everyday.
So 'no' to 'race relations' but 'YES' to class envy.
So 'no' to 'race relations' but 'YES' to class envy.
Siskiyoumom
Veteran Member
It appears to me that race relations have had the balance of perceived power shifted considerably in the last year. It is now politically correct to overtly and with venom play the race card in arenas such as the internet, graffitti, editorials and music. Being able to vent one's frustration over the status quo and the hope for change is a catalyst for vocalization of one's views. When the debate rages on, on what exactly is an offensive racist statement all to often reverse racism is either ignored or denied. And racism with in a group is often a dirty secret in which no one wants to admit. My grandmother was overtly racist against her own family members who were by her definition "lazy so and so's who did not know how to do a honest days work and expected big daddy government to feed and house them". If we asked her about it, she'd say "being a minority is not reason enough to fail in life". She'd also say, "Listen up and learn to read and speak English. You will fail in life if you expect all of the country to speak and write in our home language. Don't be a fool. Be an American.". Pretty gutsy for an old lady living in the ghetto and trying to get her children and grandchildren out of an environment of poverty and tragedy.
Dex
Constitutional Patriot
Yeah, it should be required viewing as a warning against communism and mob rule.
race
have not seen or heard anything particular in my area. By what i am reading in the papers, blogs and on the teevee the powers that be want a race war.
I am afraid the white class will be awakened from it's P.C thinking and all hell will break loose with all sides black ,white, immigrant etc hurting each other.
I think they want us to kill each other while they all hide and then wait to help us at the very end when there aren't too many of us left to control.
Got a little extra tinfoil on tonite
have not seen or heard anything particular in my area. By what i am reading in the papers, blogs and on the teevee the powers that be want a race war.
I am afraid the white class will be awakened from it's P.C thinking and all hell will break loose with all sides black ,white, immigrant etc hurting each other.
I think they want us to kill each other while they all hide and then wait to help us at the very end when there aren't too many of us left to control.
Got a little extra tinfoil on tonite
Why in the world would anyone want to watch a movie made by a dirty liberal race baiter?
Rex Jackson
Has No Life - Lives on TB
Anyone hating blacks have lost their mind and need to find it and they best find a bible while they are looking.
Any black families come to my door for help its wide open.
Any black families come to my door for help its wide open.