Calm down people, Obama will be fine

Sandra Rose January 8, 2008

It’s looking more and more like Barack Obama will be the first ever ibiracial president of the United States. So why are black people everywhere trying to put the mojo on him? Poll a group of black people and 90% of them will say that Obama is as good as toast if he wins. The man hasn’t even taken office yet and already we’re planning his funeral.

What I don’t understand is why would the same people who vote to put him in office want to see him dead? Can we all get a grip? This is not 1968, it’s 2008. Rednecks have more things to worry about than Barack Obama in the white house. What would be the point of shooting Obama after he takes office? Won’t he still be the first ever biracial president of the United States even after he’s dead?

Even rednecks can appreciate the fact that at least Hillary Clinton won’t be the next president. Maybe a little color in the oval office is what this country needs to get it back on track after the Bush gravy train leaves the station.

Bsoul

Obama is Black.
hellava10

HUH?
dc4622ne

Don’t sleep. Rednecks are still alive and kickin’. It would suite them well to off the first black president.
4evajulie

Was that supposed to be a political commentary? You are so pathetic. lol
Poetik Apostle

We are living in a different day and time now….America won’t stand to have another leader taken out. We know their tricks now. I really see Obama taking the White House and doing some good, but he has a helluva mess to clean up. I’m proud to see that brotha doing it, and making Amerikkka open it’s eyes to change.
legaleye

Finally somebody says something! I’m so sick of all these “crabs in a barrel”. If he’s not being assassinated, then he’s a sleeper cell for Al-Qaida! Everyone should just vote for the person they believe in.
oneda

Sandra is this “legitmate news” or “entertainment.”? Remember you said that your blog is just entertainment and not to be taken seriously, so you don’t want us to take you seriously on this topic, right?
shhhh

Umm, I normally don’t challenge anything posted by you Sandra, because this is your site. But I really think this post is unnecessary and ignorant. I don’t recall reading anywhere that people are speculating that he will be assasinated. Either way, why would you even acknowledge that kind of ignorance. It’s obvious that your site/blog is taken serious in the industry/media unlike other bloggers. I just don’t understand why you would feed into this. I can’t quite put into words exactly what I’m wanting to express, but I’m really disappointed in this post.

I hope that anyone that is even considering making any such act of atrocity (murdering Barack) that there will be severe consequences if he is harmed in anyway IF he does become president. That I can assure anyone of. Without going into details, I can say that their are already groups and plans in place that will be executed promptly and precisely in the event that this happens.
SHOOT_THREEZ

Shut up dummy! No one said WE wanted him to die, we believe that otehr races can’t handle a Black president…4evajulie said it best!lol
topsecret02

Even though we’re in 2008 racism is still alive and well. I pray for Barack’s protection now and especially if he’s elected. Remember John Brown????? The rednecks have a way of making things happen and even being able to get our own kind to assist in the dirt. So it’s understandable if people are worried. With all they have to worry about, trust that they still fine time to cause us worries as well.
Barack will certainly need God by his side.
allnatural

That was ignorant. And if you had any knowledge of the political process, winning some democratic caucuses does not mean you win the presidency. It doesn’t even mean you win the democratic nomination. EVERYONE gets to vote for the president, including republicans/independents.
But good to see Black man doing his thing!! I still am not convinced he is the most capable option for the presidency, and I’m still unclear on many of his views, but maybe he has time to convince me. But I won’t vote for him just because he’s Black. I’ll vote for who I feel has the answer to those issues I feel are most important.
http://notenoughrealmen.blogspot.com 2thick4u

Bush has ****ed this economy up so bad, I don’t think anyone else can take his trophy.

I LOVE Barack but he has a long way to go before he reach the White House.
http://www.myspace.com/birdshu Bird

Wow, where did that come from? I haven’t heard of the poll you site, nor have I heard a bunch of people saying he is going to die if elected. And why do you insist on calling him interracial? Most black Americans are interracial. Barack is black. He identifies himself as black. IF he wins, and that is a big fat if, he will be the first black president. No one will be referring to him as the first interracial president. He’s no Tiger Woods.
miamore73

I think he’ll have some trouble with death threats if he’s elected. I don’t however, think he’s going to win the Presidency if he’s elected as the Democratic Nominee. I think it’s a set up just like putting Kerry against Bush. Dumb against Dumber. The country elected the dumb ass that they at least knew. If they put Obama against any republican the republicans are going to win the White House again. While it’s wonderful and great that a black man is doing his thing. I really don’t think that alot of racial makeups in the US are ready to see a Black Man run our country. White, Mexican, Asian, Middle Eastern. There are more cultures that are racist against blacks besides Rednecks.
Ladyy

lmao @ # 3.
allnatural

@miamore
I agree. Unfortunately, the VAST majority of the US population are White people that identify themselves as conservative, and illegal immigrants (who can’t vote anyway). It’s sad, but people are going to vote for those that are most like themselves. This isn’t necessarily racist, but people are more comfortable with people that are like they are. We make up ONLY 11% of the US population and have the lowest voter turnout of any group. Obama is a set-up and will give the Republican candidate a lock on the election. However, the fact that he has accomplished so much is a good thing that should be applauded.
http://www.myspace.com/birdshu Bird

Barack and Hillary are running neck and neck in New Hampshire right now. They both have 37% of the tallied votes. The polls close in about 5 minutes.
http://www.myspace.com/birdshu Bird

I think Bush has screwed it up for the Republicans. I think my 3 year old could beat a Replican for president right now.
wea404

The age of the internet is on deaf ears! Since I have no need to comment I think SandraRose should stick to taking pictures at events in the ATLANTA Area and not participate in Politics. To succeed in awareness and move on past times we should not participate in blogs that have no meaning. Martin Luther king had a dream and by posting your political issue is not a dream that we should feel to be proud of. Obama is an Black smart individual who has a chance to make history, and by history I mean a chance to become President. Glorify his achievements, is the way to go, use your word of mouth to help more african american vote, and not because he is black but for the best candidate! If your looking to make history Sandra Rose you will never succeed this way especially in a blog that is blah. Grow up and be apart of history or be a part of the future!
http://www.myspace.com/birdshu Bird

Ok. Those numbers I just posted don’t mean much. Only 10% of the precincts have reported.
ms. piggy

I think your underestimating racism and people in general. I hate to say it but I would not be surprised if he was murdered or in some “freak accident.” i hope and pray that type of thing won’t happen, but hey, if they can steal a country, they knock off a black man deemed uppity.
kdillon

Its not 1968 but its just as racist, its not put out there like the 60’s. I do think America is very racist and I don’t think white people will be able to handle a black president, but a women yes. I don’t care if he is black, white, or both I just want someone in office that will do a good job…no matter who gets into office they are screwed, because they have to clean up Bush’s mess and if we don’t see results right away its going to be bad.
kdillon

Many of people feel better with Hillary because she is married to an ex president, It is quite comforting because she knows how it works and she has plans.
…….In my opinion, if Obama was darker I don’t think people would be feeling him running for president both black and white people. Visuals are everything in this society, I think right now its okay because he is lighter and his mom is white, but what if he was dark skinned? America considers darker black men to be aggressive, strong and a threat. In american history slaves were darker, rough, worked in the field and looked down upon… where as the lighter black men were house n*****as and had other jobs. I think Obama is capable of being the “yes sir” guy where as Hillary is the “no” lady.
Irene

Sandra,

I clearly remember that when Obama first started running, you only had negative things to say about him and his decision. Are you on his side now or are you not???
Lil Condi

Obama is biracial. He identifies as a black man. Not all biracial ppl pick one race.
http://www.weneedtostop.com 2Unruly

Sandra,

What poll do you refer to in your post? I haven’t read about any death polls.
brinabelle

boooooo..i will stick to my credible news sites
http://www.myspace.com/birdshu Bird

The Associated Press is giving the race to Hillary Clinton. CNN is unwilling to make the call just yet as the race is too close call and many of the precincts still have not reported in yet. We’ll see.
bklynsjm123

I haven’t heard anybody say that they think Obama will be “offed” if you will but apparently its not only black people that want him to win. He was the victor of the caucus in Iowa and only 2 black people live there. To me that says alot.
http://www.myspace.com/birdshu Bird

Well Hills got this one. Let’s see what happens in South Cakalacky. I can’t believe how excited I am about this race. I guess it’s the history making factor.
https://www.sandrarose.com Sandra Rose

Bird says:

And why do you insist on calling him interracial?
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I meant to say biracial, not interracial. Thanks to the reader who pointed that out. Let’s not all hide our heads in the sand and pretend not to notice Obama’s skin color. Apathy is what got Malcolm X killed.
MrOkTobA

I think People should only consider the facts if something happens to Mr Obama this entire Country should feel cheated and outraged, not just the AA Comunity but the everyone simply because before anything else he is a Human being, a father, and a husband. I personally think he needs to have extra security he is the 1st Presidential Nominee to have Secret Service Details so I am sure he is aware of the dangers that comes with being the President.

Mr OkTobA Peace

PS They didnt take out the “W” and he was the biggest Richard we ever seen. LOL
missamerica

I remembered this quote from “Eyes on the Prize” and its during a 1960s mayoral election in Cleveland, and a voter had this to say:

“We pick our lipsticks by color, sometimes our dresses, but we don’t vote that way. We study the candidates.”

Its Nation Time.

I don’t get what Malcolm X’s assassination has to do with Barack’s complexion. Apathy didn’t get Malik killed, its was CHANGE, as Barack likes to talk about all the time. So that is a valid concern, in my opinion. I don’t think anyone is waiting for him to die or wants him to, but it does go down.

Nothing has changed but the year! The female announcer on the Golf Channel just made a comment about young golfers should lynch Tiger Woods, and she wasn’t no redneck.

Racism is an institution. It just won’t fade out like a fad, especially when it works.
Bsoul

Most of America sees Obama as Black and so does he. Stop concentrating on his hue; we come in all shades.

Therefore, I stand by my initial “assessment”; Obama ia Black.

Oh, Malcolm’s message/action(s) got him killed, not his shade.

Paraphrased, funny Chris Rock comment on people wanting Hilary to win because she is married to an ex-president: being married to a person doesn’t mean you can do their job. If my wife got up hear she wouldn’t be funny. Would you fly with the pilot’s wife at the helm?

It’s not exactly what he said but it’s close enough.
Bsoul

*here.

Sandra, install an edit button.
;^)
CANT TAKE IT NO MORE

SANDRA ROSE SAID:

I meant to say biracial, not interracial. Thanks to the reader who pointed that out. Let’s not all hide our heads in the sand and pretend not to notice Obama’s skin color. Apathy is what got Malcolm X killed.

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KEEP MALCOLM’S NAME OUT YOUR MOUTH PLEASE
http://www.myspace.com/birdshu Bird

Sandra Rose said:

I meant to say biracial, not interracial. Thanks to the reader who pointed that out. Let’s not all hide our heads in the sand and pretend not to notice Obama’s skin color. Apathy is what got Malcolm X killed.

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Barack and I are the same color and on top of that I have light brown eyes. I am not biracial. Your man TI is not biracial either. Vanessa Williams is light skinned with blue eyes and “good” hair and she is not biracial. Barack is black. Plain and simple. If his skin isn’t white and his hair is kinky, I can assure you white folks think of him as black. Throw Michelle and the girls in the mix and they see him as REALLY black. I live for the day you get off that color thing, but I know it will never happen and that’s sad.
http://www.myspace.com/millyly milly

How about we think positively for a change instead of all this negative aura being passed around. Also he is black,I’m sorry but if you’re biracial and look black that is what catagory you will fall under,if we were all to sit here and name the different types of cultures we are mixed with we would be here all day, because we all know everybody got a lil something theyre mixed with, unless you came straight from the motherland and this is most cases.
niastar

Obama will be the first BLACK president. When people look at him they don’t see a biracial man, they see a BLACK man. If he wasn’t running for president and you saw him walking down the street, you’d say, thats a nice looking BLACK man. You can save all the bullsh*t Sandra.
niastar

And why are we discussing politics with Monica’s ass kisser anyway. Sandra don’t know shit about politics.
blackgyrl

Sandra please lay off Barack’s skin color he IS a black man plain and simple you said “biracial” because u knew it would bring a lot of hits to this post and that has nothing to do with politics or your concern for the next president.

Girl, chile you can be so transaparent sometimes…
blackgyrl

***oops I meant transparent***
Lovlee

I agree with Sandra here. He is Bi-racial. Why does it matter that he looks dark or not? he is what he is. Why do Bi-racial people need to be put in a box of Black OR White? he would have the same amount of Black in him even if he was a White as Paris Hilton – I know plenty of people who just identify themselves as mixed and nothing more. His mother is White his Father Black African. And I’ve never heard him say he identifies with one more than the other.
intensemocha

I think black people more than anybody want to see obama elected as the first black president, but the idea that he may be assasinated is an indication of how we believed he will be perceived and accepted by the remaining racist in america.

Obama possibly being assasinated is no more far fetched than Martin Luther King, jr. who was assasinated.

Positive thinking my behind, it would be nice if all black people had to do in this world is change their attitude and views towards racism, when in fact our attitudes have very little affecton the racist actions of others.

Please get your mind right-it’s not as far fetched as you think!
ReadTheBlog

Yall all know Barak wouldn’t be the first 1/2 breed in office…There’s rumor that Lincoln was a 1/2 breed. I’m sure there are others that passed for white while in office, knowing full well they weren’t. The US has a history of deception, come on people.
c murda

Idiot
http://www.myspace.com/birdshu Bird

ReadTheBlog Says:

Yall all know Barak wouldn’t be the first 1/2 breed in office…There’s rumor that Lincoln was a 1/2 breed. I’m sure there are others that passed for white while in office, knowing full well they weren’t. The US has a history of deception, come on people.
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Now that is a conspiracy theory I can get behind. I forgot about light skinned nigras passing. I’m sure some of them went on to do big things.
4evajulie

niastar Says:

And why are we discussing politics with Monica’s ass kisser anyway. Sandra don’t know shit about politics

Now, that is funny!
miamore73

Funny that this discussion of his skin color has come up. I’m going to agree with the poster that said if Barack were of a darker complexion the US would probably have a different reaction to him. I work in Downtown Los Angeles in a high rise for a predominately white company (only 2 blacks in the whole office). I’ve noticed when speaking with co workers they do mention that he’s half half (as they put it). So believe me it has been noted outside of our community that he is not fully African American.
Taimia1

I’m with Brinabelle and Niastar!

Are we seriously discussing politics with Sandrarose!?! I’ll stick with more credible news sources for updates on the race for President!

BUT, should I wanna know what hoe is pregnant by Diddy or what strip club Monica will be at this weekend, I’ll slide by here!!!
katgirl33

To be honest,

I initially had concerns about voting for Barack, b/c I do think that someone will try to do something to him if he becomes President. If this happens, America will see an uprising the world has never seen, Watts and the Riots of Mr. King’s assassination included…..this country is not ready for something like that! And I think our people(especially young people) are more violent now than in the Civil Rights era….

Personally, I don’t think that America is really ready for a Black (if he got a drop of African American blood running thru his body, he’s black to me) president…I bet somebody on the Republican side is digging all over the place, looking for dirt….LOL

I changed my view when I saw Barack on TV at a Iowa rally; in essence he said that we (as a nation) cannot be scared or fearful, we have to stand up for change, or we will be scared forever….we cannot live our lives in fear…..
I felt like he spoke directly to me, and I listened.

Soon we will have our chance to be part of history…..to place our votes for the first black President(or the first woman)…I am not scared anymore…. it is time for a change.
Taimia1

Sandra,
How long does it take for my comment to be “moderated”?!

Why am I being “moderated”?

Is everyone’s comments “moderated”?

LMAO
ReadTheBlog

UHHH OHHHH KATGIRL33 AIN’T NEVER SKURRED! I hear you chile…we should be more afraid now than when change comes. Seriously, can it get any worse?
bobblekins

you’re british, aren’t you Sandra? Do they tell you you’re not black unless you’re 100% African there?
taz

Sandra I don’t know if you are serious or not with this post, I haven’t posted because I don’t know whether to take you seriously but I felt compelled to post today.

I read a lot of the comments but not all, of the one’s I have read no one mentioned that Obama was assigned secret service early in this race because he received so many death threats. He is the first candidate to receive protection this early. Earlier than Jesse.1968 or not the threat assasination attempts on this mans life are very high.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18474444/
maema

@#37

You should really take a genetics class, it will clear up some of the confusion you seem to have about skin color.

Barack identifies as black, but his mother is white and his father is black. no amount of screaming he’s BLACK changes that fact. If you and the rest of society choose to perpetuate the one drop rule that’s your business.

if you live for the day people get off of that “color thing”, as you say, how about you start with yourself.

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Barack and I are the same color and on top of that I have light brown eyes. I am not biracial. Your man TI is not biracial either. Vanessa Williams is light skinned with blue eyes and “good” hair and she is not biracial. Barack is black. Plain and simple. If his skin isn’t white and his hair is kinky, I can assure you white folks think of him as black. Throw Michelle and the girls in the mix and they see him as REALLY black. I live for the day you get off that color thing, but I know it will never happen and that’s sad.
maema

@39

people look at blacks all the time and “see” certain things (stereotypes like we are less educated, criminal, lacking in morals). if we only saw ourselves as others see us, we would be in a world of hurt.

that’s why i always find it curious when black people use the “society sees you as black so you are black argument”. who cares how society sees an individual?

If someone like alicia keys chose to say she is biracial or black, why do i care? that is her business. granted there are consequences for the choice. if she says she is biracial, blacks and whites will give her crap for it. so it’s easier to just say, i am black, because black people seem to love it when biracial people scream they are black (it’s worked well for mariah carey).

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Obama will be the first BLACK president. When people look at him they don’t see a biracial man, they see a BLACK man. If he wasn’t running for president and you saw him walking down the street, you’d say, thats a nice looking BLACK man. You can save all the bullsh*t Sandra.
intensemocha

If obama was driving in a car and being pulled over by the police I doubt they would consider him bi-racial whatever the that is, last I check that’s really not a nationality and of course just like everything else for census reasons the GOVERNMENT determined if you have a drop of black blood in you-you are considered black

please take the rose colored glasses off when you are dealing with real life issues

Personally, I could care less what milatto or bi-racial or multi-cultural people would like to be referred to as, but just like everything else in america people are categorized by race so accept it and deal with it or get up and change it.
http://yahoo.com Dr. 90210

Don’t you guys get yourselves all bent out of shape over what Sandra posts. She is the type of person that stratezies what she going to post before she post it. She knows what to say to get a reaction out of people, and that’s what keep everybody coming to her site, she is quite clever if I may say so myself.

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hellava10

***applause*** Sandra sure can stir things up. Ain’t nothing like politics to get folks riled up. Mission complete. Cornball thoughts sometimes, but she does have the ability to get it movin.
luxe.li.

People are saying this because they saw what happened to MLK and MX, and I’m from TN, the Klan lives in the mountains, the same mountains MLK mentions in his speech, is where they reside, and I am praying that if he wins, that they’ll protect him, because hate is still out there. I pray for his best!
http://www.myspace.com/birdshu Bird

maema Says:

@#37

You should really take a genetics class, it will clear up some of the confusion you seem to have about skin color.

Barack identifies as black, but his mother is white and his father is black. no amount of screaming he’s BLACK changes that fact. If you and the rest of society choose to perpetuate the one drop rule that’s your business.

if you live for the day people get off of that “color thing”, as you say, how about you start with yourself.

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The fact is biracial people have a choice. They can choose to identify with one of their parts or both of their parts. Barack calls himself a black man. I look at him and see a black man. White folks look at him and see a black man. I don’t care about the one drop rule nor do I give a damn about the skin of a black person. Black is black. Now that is just my opinion, but, yes, that is how I think.
miamore73

I think it makes it easier for white people to consider him a candidate when they think of him as being half and half. He’s a safer bet than a darker skinned black man. I’ve actually worked for a company before that only had maybe 4 or 5 black people working there but all of us were light skinned. They don’t feel as threatned by lighter colored blacks. The same reason the lighter colored blacks were allowed in the house and the darker ones weren’t. So it doesn’t matter if it’s 1968 or 1868 or 2008 things are still the same.

I have to say to the folks downing Sandra for not being a real news source. Get over yourselves. I love it when we can get on here and have a real discussion/debate about something that matters. Regardless of Sandras opinion it’s nice to talk about something besides Puffy and all his babies mamas.

Good job Sandra. Keep stirring shit.
miamore73

I mean stirring up shit.
cocoa

Actually, several of the Black “Firsts” are half white. Especially in politics several of the first Black politicians were so light they did in fact look like your regular white person. Back then light skinned people were a whole lot lighter (keep in mind the one drop rule.) I think the house negro comments are interesting. But one thing no one is acknowleding is that most house negros were the children of the master, so yes they were biracial and if anyone else in the house hit them up they would continue to generate lighter and lighter offspring. As far as white people preferring light over dark I agree, especially if that person is half white. Even in the Black community light-skinned people are presummed to be punks. But class is almost always an issue. If you are a middle class dark-skinned person you may be more respected than a light-skinned person who is less well off. Basically, when white people look at you do they see ‘hood’.
mj

Well, I must admit Sandra that I have been thinking the same thing about his death upon his Presidential win. I just think that some crazy white person will hate having him in office and do anything possible to get him out… Haters are running rampant in this world!

Calm down people, Obama will be fine

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