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2008-03-21 Home Front: Politix
Obama Helpfully Clarifies That His Grandmother Is a "Typical White Person"
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Posted by Fred 2008-03-21 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11129 views ]  Top

#1 The poor lady raised this ungrateful wretch.
Posted by 3dc 2008-03-21 00:18||   2008-03-21 00:18|| Front Page Top

#2 If she sees somebody on the street that she doesn't know (pause) there's a reaction in her that doesn't go away and it comes out in the wrong way.

Like how, Barack? What's the stereotypical white person do in this situation? Flip them off? A little name calling? Get a rope?
So I guess it would be okay for me to say that the stereotypical black person in the same situation would, oh, I don't know, whip out his 9 and start wildly shooting up the street?
Would that be racist of me to have that reaction...or would I just be your "typical white guy"?
Posted by tu3031 2008-03-21 00:18||   2008-03-21 00:18|| Front Page Top

#3 No reason not to throw her under the bus then, right Barak?

An "average" white person.
Posted by newc">newc  2008-03-21 00:27||   2008-03-21 00:27|| Front Page Top

#4 Between Rev. Wright as a mentor, endorsements by Louis Farrakhan and the New Black Panther Party, Mr. Obama doesn't exactly have to dig his own hole.

James Taranto had it right:

"It is true that there was a time when white Americans had to be taught to treat black Americans with respect, and that is where our rules of racial etiquette came from. But "racial reconciliation," the need for which we've been hearing so much about, demands a new etiquette--one in which everyone, regardless of race, is expected to treat others with equal respect. If Obama is as skilled a talker and conciliator as his supporters make him out to be, he could lead the way here. If he wants to become president, he would be well advised to do so. After all, he'll need white votes, and references to "a typical white person" are not likely to win them over."
Posted by Pappy 2008-03-21 00:28||   2008-03-21 00:28|| Front Page Top

#5 "Typical White Person"

According to the Honorable Reverend Wright, correct? Who has no influence on BO's thinking, correct? So why is BO hanging out with this racist?

BTW: Does anyone have copies of a few of his best "God Bless America" speech to prove that his "God Damn America" speech was only a one-off crafted to inspire and not condemn the country he has chosen to live in rather than head back to his beloved Utopia called Africa?
Posted by gorb 2008-03-21 02:25||   2008-03-21 02:25|| Front Page Top

#6 Great speech and interview, Barack, it's the first time in my adult life that I was proud of one of our presidential candidates./s
Posted by GK 2008-03-21 04:49||   2008-03-21 04:49|| Front Page Top

#7 Keep diggin', Big O, but not too deep; we want to keep the race close and ugly!
Posted by Bobby 2008-03-21 06:11||   2008-03-21 06:11|| Front Page Top

#8 The really scary part is not that BHO is saying this stuff, but that there are millions of Americans not bothered by it.
Posted by no mo uro 2008-03-21 06:19||   2008-03-21 06:19|| Front Page Top

#9 Let me see if I get this straight; Reverend Wright is WRONG, his grandma is WRONG... but both are RIGHT and good-to-go?
Posted by Besoeker 2008-03-21 06:52||   2008-03-21 06:52|| Front Page Top

#10 I can't wait for someone to produce a tape with Obama speaking from the pulpit. After attending that friendly assembly for over 20 years, he's had to have been invited to speak at least once.
Posted by Besoeker 2008-03-21 07:08||   2008-03-21 07:08|| Front Page Top

#11 He didn't call her a honkey. That's evidence of real movement in bridging the racial gap in the country. Yes he can!
Posted by Nimble Spemble 2008-03-21 07:17||   2008-03-21 07:17|| Front Page Top

#12 It's a good thing for Obama that he is in charge and not an employee or mentor or close family member. Otherwise,Obama, the guy in charge, would throw him under the bus along with pastor and grandma. My question is this. When will Michelle start sporting treadmarks on her back? Any bets?
Posted by Titus Cloling7944 2008-03-21 07:22||   2008-03-21 07:22|| Front Page Top

#13 I am actually offended by his remark that I am anything like his racist, spoiled and coddling grandmother.

A pox on you, Obama. And Fuck You Very Much.
Posted by DarthVader">DarthVader  2008-03-21 07:32||   2008-03-21 07:32|| Front Page Top

#14 Hmmm...those who rationalize and legitimize 'black anger' prepared to give the same respect to 'white anger'? No. Not likely. Cause you understand, its the lib mantra - one set of rules for me and another set of rules for thee. Its about POWER. It's never really been about all those other things like justice, equality, fairness, because those are universals which apply regardless of color, race or creed.
Posted by Procopius2k 2008-03-21 08:50||   2008-03-21 08:50|| Front Page Top

#15 What a great campaign slogan:

"You are a typical white person - why not vote for Obama!"
Posted by Squinty Thromoth5154 2008-03-21 09:29||   2008-03-21 09:29|| Front Page Top

#16 Or: "Vote for Obama - you typical white person - and atone for your racist guilt!"
Posted by WTF 2008-03-21 09:31||   2008-03-21 09:31|| Front Page Top

#17 Will the last "typical white person" in Zimbabwe the United States, please stand up.
Posted by Besoeker 2008-03-21 09:38||   2008-03-21 09:38|| Front Page Top

#18 Embrace Affirmative Action

Imagine if Senator Clinton was asked if she thought that Senator Obama was justifying Reverend WrightsÂ’ hate speech. And she respondedÂ…Look; Reverend Wright is a typical Black man that grew up in an era where it was bred into him to distrust the government dominated by white men.

How long would it take for her political career to be swirling down the crapper?
Posted by DepotGuy 2008-03-21 09:50||   2008-03-21 09:50|| Front Page Top

#19 Gorb, just google "youtube reverend jeremiah wright ". There are lots of it.
example: Rev. Jeremiah Wright
Posted by ed 2008-03-21 10:40||   2008-03-21 10:40|| Front Page Top

#20 Best comment so far:

"Gramma got run over by Obama".
Posted by Anonymoose 2008-03-21 10:59||   2008-03-21 10:59|| Front Page Top

#21 Thanks Depot Guy....that was just the point I was going to make. Uh, what happened to Jimmy The Greek when he made similar statements regarding "breeding"? I noticed yeseterday, that even though this quote was played loudly and often, NOONE was willing to touch it - all criticism was directed at the "typical white person" which in of itself is toxic. Now we get to see the real BHO....and it looks like there's more to come. BHO will not get the nomintion - the DNC can't afford it. They'll hand the nomination to Hillary, and the Democrat party will implode as a result.

Popcorn! Where's my fool....bring me more popcorn!
Posted by Rex Mundi 2008-03-21 11:22||   2008-03-21 11:22|| Front Page Top

#22 How about- "Vote for Obama whitey, and be brought low".
Posted by Snaiter Peacock9953 2008-03-21 11:30||   2008-03-21 11:30|| Front Page Top

#23 "Granma is a typical white person."

So says an atypical race hustler
Posted by Fleagum Stalin9281 2008-03-21 12:41||   2008-03-21 12:41|| Front Page Top

#24 ed: Gorb, just google "youtube reverend jeremiah wright ". There are lots of it.

My intensive research is revealing lots of hate speech, but no love speech. Does that mean my 'typical white person' perspective is screwing with my search results?
Posted by gorb 2008-03-21 16:30||   2008-03-21 16:30|| Front Page Top

#25 "I TOLD you it would be jarring to the untrained ear."
-BO
Posted by swksvolFF 2008-03-21 18:16||   2008-03-21 18:16|| Front Page Top

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