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Obama now must end any racial preferences

Well, now that we have our first black president, let us hope that his first “changes” will be the correcting of the blind eye the government had been taking to the racist and discriminatory organizations that have populated the landscape since the late-1970’s.

First to go should be the Congressional Black Caucus, a blight on the Constitution since its inception. Then, every other organization that exists solely for the benefit of African American members.

Somewhere in there should be the dismantling of affirmative action and federal support to historically black colleges and universities.

Obama’s call for change was supported by a rainbow populace. He should be proud. Jesse Jackson should be proud. We should all be proud.

He can show us he deserves the support we gave him by being the president of all American citizens — and by removing these vestiges of racial preference.

If electing Obama our president doesn’t show that we have moved beyond these special interests, then we have not moved very far at all. And if he does nothing to dismantle these discriminatory organizations, then we have supported a man who has only just begun the failures of his historic presidency.

Len Docimo
High Point

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rahrah [TypeKey Profile Page] said:

JJ's out of a job.

James D. Rockefeller [TypeKey Profile Page] said:

... and if he do so something to dismantle these "discriminatory organizations", it would be in violation of the Constitution.

.. note how the LTE writer focuses on Black "discriminatory organizations" .. no mention of the KKK which is allowed, or The American Nazi Party, or The National Alliance, or The National Socialist Vanguard .. or .. well how about this alternative list:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Jewish_organizations_based_in_the_United_States

... but yea, let's get rid of dem Black Folk.

James D. Rockefeller [TypeKey Profile Page] said:

Here's a pretty one:

http://www.creativitymovement.com/

and let's not forget:


American Front
Aryan Nations
Confederate Hammer Skins
Creativity Alliance
Forsyth County Defense League
Hammerskins
Imperial Klans of America
Posse Comitatus
Volksfront
White Aryan Resistance
White Citizens' Council
White Patriot Party

Lot's of Choices in the Selection of a Hobby!

neocon [TypeKey Profile Page] said:

"Obama now must end any racial preferences"

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha...etc, etc, etc...

Len, you ain't seen no victims yet!

Rufus_T.Firefly [TypeKey Profile Page] said:

Golly Len,

Would you like a little cheese with that whine?

I think that you are probably right that the conversation between the races have been irrevocably altered but celebrate what has happened instead of being whiny and bitter.

MemberName [TypeKey Profile Page] said:

"He can show us he deserves the support we gave him..." -- Len Docimo

Since you are a registered Republican, Mr. Docimo, thank you for crossing party lines and giving your support to our new president.

Yvonne [TypeKey Profile Page] said:

Mabe Obama should start to dismantle the AIP.

Crybabies.

J Peterman Reality Tour [TypeKey Profile Page] said:

OBAMA GET ON YOUR PEOPLE . . . BUNCH OF THIRD CLASS GOOD FOR NOTHING CITIZEN DA's . . .

JUST YESTERDAY . . .

At 12:35 p.m., several women with children entered Total Beauty Supply.

Police described the first suspect as a 21-year-old black woman who stands 5-foot-7 and weighs 180 pounds. She has a pierced lower lip or chin and might go by the name Tiara. Police said the second suspect is a thin black woman who stands 5-foot-5 and weighs 130 pounds.

At 4:20 p.m., a woman entered A's Beauty Supply, grabbed some merchandise and left without paying. When a store employee chased the suspect to a green four-door vehicle, the suspect sprayed the clerk with mace, then drove away with a second woman.

Police described the suspect in this case as a short black woman in her early 20s who has a medium build and medium curly hair. She wore a black jacket with a fur-lined hood, a light-colored shirt and blue jeans. Police did not have a description of the second woman in the vehicle.

At 1:55 a.m., Greensboro police said the men, wearing bandanas and carrying handguns, entered the store at 3700 Groometown Road and demanded money. They fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Police described the suspects as two black men between ages 18 and 24. The first suspect stands about 6-foot-1 and weighs 185 to 200 pounds. He wore blue jeans, black tennis shoes and a dark blue hooded sweatshirt with a blue shirt underneath. He carried a pistol.

The second suspect stands about 5-foot-11 and weighs between 180 and 195 pounds. He wore blue jeans, black tennis shoes and a black hooded sweatshirt with a red shirt underneath. He carried a black backpack and a shotgun.

At 9:20 p.m., police said Maurice Williams, a Domino's Pizza employee, was making a delivery to 1201 Victoria St. when three people approached him. One of the suspects was carrying a rifle. Williams dropped his pizzas but grabbed the rifle away from the suspect. As the three suspects fled, one grabbed the pizza bag. Williams was not hurt.

Police described the first suspect as a black youth who is 16 or 17 years old. He stands 5-foot-5, weighs 135 pounds and has a medium complexion. He wore dark pants, a multi-colored polo-style shirt with wide and thin stripes. The other two suspects are black men who are 18 or 19 years old and weigh between 180 and 200 pounds. They wore ski masks with eye and mouth holes and dark clothing.


Obama's people redistributing the wealth . . . the only way they know how . . .

Yvonne [TypeKey Profile Page] said:

Mabe Obama should start to dismantle the AIP.

Crybabies.

MemberName [TypeKey Profile Page] said:

"Obama's people redistributing the wealth . . . the only way they know how . ."

Bigot.

Carol Dunn [TypeKey Profile Page] said:

Folks, always remember you can't fix stupid...Blacks are only 12 percent of our population. Why do you fear and hate them so much? Since Obama is half white, why am I not one of "his people"? These comments come from people who accuse blacks of voting for Obama only because he is black...

My daughter said her she was at her hair dressers and one stylist had a watermelon plant and made a "I be yo new President" comment. Interesting that a hair stylist makes fun of a Harvard Law graduate and thinks she is better just because she is white.

We have come a long way, baby, but we have a long way to go. I am truly proud that America and North Carolina chose a black man.

Atticus [TypeKey Profile Page] said:

Peterman Reality-most serial killers are white men. How about all the guys killing their wives, many pregnant..mostly white! And the biggest crime of all...the Wall Street debacle? I would say ALL Americans were just held up for millions. What was the percentage of blacks involved in that crime? And their punishment to date? Million dollar bonuses! Glad you found those hold ups though. Their hold ups will never amount the amount of money this entire country was just robbed of...

gaytony [TypeKey Profile Page] said:

Great comments, Carol and right on!

I had to go back and re-read this ltte after the comments to make sure I understood. I am someone who believes in equal rights, not special rights. I don't believe certain colleges should receive extra funding JUST because they are "black" colleges. Just as this mess out in San Francisco regarding the JR ROTC in the schools. Gays find this offensive? What about the students right to participate.

It seems to me the ltte is pointing out government money to back "black" groups. Does the government also back "white" groups? "gay" groups? If so, thats poor governing IMHO.

Its all about equality!

Conundrum [TypeKey Profile Page] said:

“He can show us he deserves the support we gave him by being the president of all American citizens — and by removing these vestiges of racial preference.” Mr. Docimo, these vestiges of racial preference were created because of the racial preference that benefited whites. Sen. Obama’s win does not mean that we no longer need the NAACP, HBCUs, the Congressional Black Caucus and the NMA. Sen. Obama’s win is definitely a tremendous sign of progress, but, it is far from being a panacea for race relations as evidenced by this little blurb in the Dallas News.

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/colleges/topstories/stories/110708dnspoutburnette.3da160e.html

Myron [TypeKey Profile Page] said:

Should we assume there's no more hatred and racism in Amerikkka since we have a Black President elect? I see the hatred and fear of a Blackplanet in some of your comments.

When that son of a Bush stole the election in 2000 I was told to 'GET OVER IT" and I did because I had no choice. I suggest some of you do the same.

It's ridiculous to suggest that groups and certain organizations that guard against racism and bigotry should disband.

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