Lindsay Lohan: Hooray for the "Coloreds"

91. Re: #75 Posted at 12:46PM on Nov 11th 2008 by DisappointedInFellowAmericans
Once again we are talking about race versus culture. I have no problem people celebrating one of their own; of their culture. We are a culture of cultures in this country. That is what should define us as Americans not skin color, eye shape, or hair color. If you are a supporter of Obama, then celebrate him as an American not as a black, African, or Colored American. I do know of that woman who voted for the first time. I would be willing bet that she did not vote on issues but on the man-made definition of race, which is a sad thing. Unfortunately it will take a few more generations past slavery, it seems to get past race as a determining factor in someone’s qualification to be elected to office.
By celebrating Obama’s accomplishment because of his race you are proving that this man-made label of race does matter. You are also saying that people are tearing him down in red states because of his color. I have seen some idiotic individuals on YouTube, but the vast majority of people that I know that voted against him was because of his “spread the wealth” comment, he statement about meeting with Iran without preconditions, his intention to raise taxes, and his associations. Obama’s campaign tried to make a preemptive strike against a racial attack that never materialized. So it seems some people can move past race when making their selection in the voting booth, but other cannot. But those that cannot are not necessarily, “white” or from red states. I am in red state Arizona by the way.
“The answer is not to ignore our differences, but to understand them and respect them.”
What does that mean? As far as the man-made distinction of race, of course the answer is to ignore race. What does the color of a persons skin have to do with understanding them? It is their thought, experiences, and actions that are the things that must be understood. Thoughts and actions are the result of in someone’s experience and culture. Experiencing racism is an example an experience that should be recognized and understood, not the fact that your skin is dark and your hair is curly. Just as the person projecting racism onto you must be understood. Their experiences and culture made it acceptable in their mind to be racist toward you. It is not the fact that they have pink skin. It is by understanding them as well that we can end eventually end racism. Our cultures are the things we need to understand, respect, and celebrate not the arrangement of our chromosomes.

Posted at 1:25PM on Nov 11th 2008 by Buster

92. he's going to true his true "COLOR" and hopefully he will be impeached.... as for that poster that wanted money for past slavery and whites don't deserve checks form obama and that she hates " pale face crackers" that shows the IQ of people who voted for obama ( rev wright's home boy) .... that poster is uneducated and needs to go back to the trailor and welfare checks she came from....

Posted at 1:28PM on Nov 11th 2008 by Kind Kool Kinderd

93. "What is black and white and red all over" Obama after lying in the sun too long.
Now is that racist? Hell no it aint. He admits to being black and white. There is not a thing in the world wrong with calling them colored. Ask any black who doesn't think his sH!t don't stink and they will tell you. It is the ones who think they are something. Oprah for instance.

Posted at 1:29PM on Nov 11th 2008 by anokie

94. You know what? Our country has FREE SPEECH. So I will say colored, black, African American.. WHATEVER I WANT TO USE. All the crybabies in our country need to GROW UP and realize that we have FREEDOM OF SPEECH.. so if the words I use hurt your precious feelings..... DEAL WITH IT. I'm not going to use "visually challenged" for blind people, or "little person" for midgets. You're blind and you're a midget. If your skin is dark, you're colored.

BY THE WAY - white people's skin isn't WHITE. Should we all start crying that we no longer want to be referred to as WHITE PEOPLE?? Grow up people.

Posted at 1:33PM on Nov 11th 2008 by FREE SPEECH

95. To #93 - Good point. White people dont really have white skin. Maybe we should throw a fit about being labeled white.

Posted at 1:50PM on Nov 11th 2008 by im not white either

96. Buster....that was Beautifully said. With that said let's move on to something new!!!!!! We are All AMERICANS and for one I am D*mn proud to be just that.

Posted at 1:35PM on Nov 11th 2008 by Nikki

97. Colored. No he's black. White folks are colored. They turn red in the sun, blue in the cold, green when they eat something that doesn't agree with them and grey when they die. So seriously - stop already!

Posted at 1:48PM on Nov 11th 2008 by aSiF

98. hi it's me the cracker .... i'm so white you can see though me...... shemaeria ... the owning of people days are over ... and you need to come out of the civil war and into the 21st century... you will not get any money for slavery ... let's get past that...... i know michelle obama said she was ashamed of america.... well i'm not to fond of her either... but yet we are stuck with her and i pray that things work out okay , and that God will watch over america ...... i think you are a kook for your ignorant thinking......... and if you get a check from Uncle Obama ... i will too.....

i don't think he has a lsit of people's races ... who is what color.... get a life chick

Posted at 1:49PM on Nov 11th 2008 by a cracker

99. 95. excuse me... african americans have a right for back paymen for slavery and the whites deserve what they gave us ... nothing.... i am happy mcihelle obama said she wasn't proud of america .. why should she be?? she will give the white crackers their due.... they will be our slaves.... you will see the "african americans will beneift from Obama... the whites will not and you will live in poverty the way we have ... you will look at us and understand the word suffering..... obama was elected by so many of us because we want to finally give the whites their comeuppings ..... i hope i own some of you soon........... crackers for sale ... i'lll buy one or two

Posted at 1:39PM on Nov 11th 2008 by shemaeria lamay
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You are too funny! Now, put the bottle down, stop hitting on the crack pipe and step away from the computer....you are a danger to real people EVERY where! Are you a white person making up a black name for laughs? No one is this clueless are they?

Posted at 1:50PM on Nov 11th 2008 by person without color

100. shemaeria lamay - no one owes you or anyone else a thing. Barrack shows us that all things are possible. Let it go, or you can sit around and wait for someone to give you something. Bet you'll be there a LONG time.

Posted at 1:50PM on Nov 11th 2008 by aSiF

101. Shemaeria Lamey, I also hope Obama buys you a better brain with which to use while writing your run-on sentence with no punctuation or capitalization. You see, good writing skills are necessary to get one's point across. I suppose education is low on your list of priorities though! Now, back to your bitterness, numbskull!

Posted at 1:55PM on Nov 11th 2008 by person without color

102. shemaeria lamay - I'm sure your comments are for shock value, because they make no sense what so ever. You can sit around and wait for someone to give you something you "think" you deserve or you can get out there and make your way. You'll be sitting a long time if you chose to wait. I suggest you grow up, put on the big panties and get over your self hatred - cuz that's what it is.

Posted at 1:54PM on Nov 11th 2008 by aSiF

103. I always hated the word "colored'' it didn't make sense. Black is better. I don't think Lindsay meant to be offensive but I'm surprise she used the word because she's relatively young. Even though she's for Obama I don't think she really knows black people. My mother and my kids are bi-racial. My kids are quite white in appearance, more obvious than Obama but they identify with black. I've always thought bi-racial people should embrace both races but remember the racist american society considered them black. I think if you ask Obama he would consider himself more black because of his outward appearance and experiences. He may have been subjected to racism regardless of his upper class upbringing. I also think he embraces his white side. I've always said love has no color and people shouldn't label others all the time. Yes, we're all guilty of this. Perhaps a new generation will change things but not if Lindsay's any example (LOL)
In Canada, the native canadian/white bi-racial people are called Metis and they celebrate and embrace both cultures. The mullatos (black/white) should do the same. People can't tell you who you are. It's in your DNA. Both cultures are important to your identity. For #58 who said Obama couldn't win as a black man, that's stupid. The majority of Americans did consider him black. Shame on you, with bi-racial kids and everything. PEACE!!

Posted at 1:59PM on Nov 11th 2008 by Black is better

104. 95. excuse me... african americans have a right for back paymen for slavery and the whites deserve what they gave us ... nothing.... i am happy mcihelle obama said she wasn't proud of america .. why should she be?? she will give the white crackers their due.... they will be our slaves.... you will see the "african americans will beneift from Obama... the whites will not and you will live in poverty the way we have ... you will look at us and understand the word suffering..... obama was elected by so many of us because we want to finally give the whites their comeuppings ..... i hope i own some of you soon........... crackers for sale ... i'lll buy one or two

Posted at 1:39PM on Nov 11th 2008 by shemaeria lamay

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Here's a history lesson for you. 1)African rulers sold their own people into slavery in exchange for things they wanted. So frankly, Africa GAVE us the slaves - we didn't take them.
2) It wasn't only BLACK people forced into slavery. So not only black people deserve reparations (u couldnt spell it so you used "back payment"!)
3) If we give blacks reparations, then every single person in this country should be entitled to look into their family history to determine when, how and who got screwed... and we should all be entitled to a "back payment" for our suffering. Slavery wasn't the only injustice...

Posted at 1:56PM on Nov 11th 2008 by im not white either

105. "shemaeria lamay" ARE YOU SERIOUS? OBAMA the PRESIDENT (elect) of the UNITED STATES of AMERICA. That includes everyone. PLEASE stop this racial divide. WE are ALL AMERICANS and yes Americans of African desent have suffered. But we need to move on and HEAL.

By the way what Michelle Obama said was for the first in her life she was "REALLY "proud to be an American....meaning she was even more proud not that this was the first time she was proud to be American.

Posted at 1:57PM on Nov 11th 2008 by Stop the HATE and increase the PEACE