Political Punch

Sad to say race is the issue for most blacks, I voted yesterday and the pollers were telling me that it was unreal the amount of black voters that had been out already. Toby is right, blacks will see Obama as a "white boy" but will still vote for him. You say you don't know what that means, then come to the South...

Race is not even a consideration in this or any other election or matter. Let's assume their both green. McCain has been in public service for decades. Yeah, he's a conservative republican. I don't like everything he says. On the other hand, Obama has been in public service for less than one year. I don't like everything he says either. But some of the issues he and his party favor are not in the best interests of this country. IF he can be successful in his stated objective to emaciate the 2nd amendment and, for all practical purposes, disarm this country, and if he can successfully 'equalize' the playing field between the rich and the poor, so that there are no 'rich or poor', but all the same, not only in this country but the world over, then he will give you a tax bill you won't believe, and put this country on the course for socialism in it's most basic form. Check the records. This country has out lasted any other democratic republic because we have the ability to revolt. Take away that ability and we'll become just another country that gets taken over by a group who has more power than we do. Even though I am a volunteer war veteran, I don't like war. Anyone who has ever been in one will tell you the same thing. However, those same people will also tell you that sometimes you have to do things you don't like, including taking up arms and defending yourself. I don't have enough room here to continue.

I am wondering what black people perspective is Toby Keith providing? As far as Barack Obama's ability to invoke various vernacular, I am okay with it...I do it myself. "when in Rome" as the olding saying goes. At least when Barack does it he is speaking from and about his own point of view not trying to inaccurately describe someone else's.

Obama is going to win & he's what we all need. So stop hating.

The funniest thing about this is that.. it is true testament of why America is not yet ready for a minority president. because the majority of Americans do not understand minorities. They choose to listen to stereotypes and treat those stereotypes as facts instead of seeking out the true meaning of where minorites are coming from.The fact that Mr. Obama is articulate makes him"Not Black Enough" for black people, this a sad truth about the Black community and it makes those Black Americans with an education feel ostracized because they don't speak in Ebonics. the fact that when he speaks he adapts to his environment does not make him a phony... it makes him a good public speaker. Why would he speak to a group of southern high school graduates with words that only Harvard Grads would understand..I think Mr. Keith's comment is a tell-tell sign of how people really view educated minorities.. and we should educate people with this point of view. Unfortunately most Americans have only been exposed to one type of black person and this is the one that the media likes to exploit .. The uneducated, irresponsible ignorant ones.. not the Barack Obamas of the world!

Thanks for another perspective from the Prep School Press. In other unannounced/uncovered actual news - here's a piece of interesting commentary from the WSJ:

"The underreported economic news of the week is that Barack Obama favors a stronger dollar. Even better, he thinks a stronger greenback would help to reduce oil prices."

Let's see, what would a real reporter cover? The economy? The petroleum crisis? No. The deep opinions of a country western star. Thanks for another piece of in-depth, relevant journalism.

[QUOTE] The sad truth is that Barack "talks black" [and Southern] whenever he addresses a predominately black audience. He even makes references to racial stereotypes like "Popeye's Fried Chicken" to his black supporters and they totally eat it up [no pun intended]. Then, whenever Barack addresses a predominately white audience his Harvard education speak starts up again. WHO IS THIS MAN?! Who wants such a phoney baloney as our next President? Not this Democrat, thats for darn sure. [QUOTE]

To be able to relate to and appeal to the likes and dislikes of different groups of people simply makes Barack worldly and smart. If you're intimidated by that, then I don't want YOU for president.

The sad truth is that Barack "talks black" [and Southern] whenever he addresses a predominately black audience. He even makes references to racial stereotypes like "Popeye's Fried Chicken" to his black supporters and they totally eat it up [no pun intended]. Then, whenever Barack addresses a predominately white audience his Harvard education speak starts up again. WHO IS THIS MAN?! Who wants such a phoney baloney as our next President? Not this Democrat, thats for darn sure.

Toby, shhhhhhhhhhhh.............

Unfortunately, Mr. Keith's comments suggest a real issue in this country. "Artists" like Jay-Z, Diddy, and Lil Kim sell their music, ideology, and behavior to mainstream America. As a result, there is a one-dimensional image of Black Americans that dominates. Don't believe me? Watch BET. I rarely watched because the programming is BEYOND offensive and ignorant, and I'm black.(Tavis Smiley was the exception) As a result of all the sterotypes that many Black entertainers sell to make money, any black person who speaks English properly, gets good grades, or thinks outside the box is "acting white." Do I act white because I abhor the welfare system? Does my husband act white because he wears his pants around his waist with a belt?

Obama isn't "acting white." He is behaving in a manner befitting his education and upbringing.

Is there any truth to the rumor that Toby Keith will soon appear on the Suday morning news shows, offering his in-depth analyses and other startling jingoistic political insights on the current status of race relations in the US?

Is this still news? Wow.
If Sen Obama wins will this be the nation's focus?
He grew up in Hawaii.But he doesn't sound like it.

Obama is where he is because he is a educated, intelligent and well-spoken man. He acts in a professional manner, not like a Caucasian! There are many successful black CEO's and business owners and the like and they are doing good in their careers because of their intelligence and the will to succeed. Why does so many white americans attribute many black successes to those blacks acting or trying to be white?

I can't help but laugh at all the people who claim they aren't familiar with what 'acting black' is really all about. I live in the deep south and just like anywhere else, we have good and bad black and white people. Thanks to our constitution any group can portray themselves culturally through speech, clothing, music, whatever. I don't think Obama 'acts white', he act like a mature adult. No, I don't plan on voting for him, but just like many mature adults, he can be a very engaging speaker.

tim {{3 of my best friends are black, and they say they will not vote for Obama because he is "not black enough". I asked what they meant by that and they told me it would not make sense to me.}} -- You lie through your teeth because if your friends where so call “Black enough” then they wouldn't be your friends.

The author ends his article with "wow" as if Toby Keith is 'controversial'. Well I would bet if the author put a little thought into Toby's words, he would probably believe them. However, the only reason Obama has been ahead in polls is because of his adoring media worshipers. They abuse their responsibility by using their jobs as reporters to influence an election with their slanted coverage towards Obama's favor and so that they can crown their man the winner.

Toby Keith is so fine, I don't care what he says.
Besides, you all are just trying to be politically correct. Every one of you believe the same thing if you'd just tell the truth.

To start with, I like TK and his alter egos music.
As far as all the racial comments, I will vote for the person that I believe supports the most of my views, not by the color of their skin.
To everyone of voting age- check where each candidate stands on the views that are most important to you.

3 of my best friends are black, and they say they will not vote for Obama because he is "not black enough". I asked what they meant by that and they told me it would not make sense to me.

Somebody should burn his cds like he pushed people to do when The Dixie Chicks said their little spill about Bush!!!!!!!!!!!!!