Is Oprah supporting O'Bama just cause he's black?

Discussion in 'World Events' started by Why?, Dec 10, 2007.

  1. Why? Registered Senior Member

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    Sure looks like Oprah likes O'Bama because he's an african-american. Is Oprah racist?
     
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  3. otheadp Banned Banned

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    She also refuses to have rappers on her show. Definitely a racist!

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    Nah. She just likes the fact that his name starts with the same letter as hers. She also secretly hopes for a quicky.
     
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  5. Why? Registered Senior Member

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    But, Hillary is a woman - just like Oprah. Hillary's also a democrat, just like Oprah. Why not support Hillary?
     
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  7. otheadp Banned Banned

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    • She ain't got the inches.
    • Hillary is so unsexy that her image and voice are used in therapy sessions for sexuals offenders.
    • Hillary's name does not implicitly promise an orgasm.
     
  8. ashura the Old Right Registered Senior Member

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    A quote from Oprah that confirms this?
     
  9. spidergoat pubic diorama Valued Senior Member

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    I'm sure that's a factor. I'm sure she's thrilled there's a black candidate good enough to gain her loyalty. That doesn't make her racist.
     
  10. Why? Registered Senior Member

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    But, Hillary is the front runner. Why isn't Oprah backing a winner who is also a woman? Indeed, when was the last time Oprah campaigned for a Presidential candidate? Interesting time to start.
     
  11. ashura the Old Right Registered Senior Member

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    Hillary's front runner status isn't cemented and her nomination isn't guaranteed.
     
  12. Why? Registered Senior Member

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    Come on. She's been the front runner for years now. Her administration will be Clinton redux.
     
  13. ashura the Old Right Registered Senior Member

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    That's one factor towards why she might not get the nomination. Not every Democrat wants Clinton redux.
     
  14. Why? Registered Senior Member

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    Her nomination is a fait accompli. Oprah is pissing in the wind with her racist support of O'Bama.
     
  15. ashura the Old Right Registered Senior Member

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    1. Oprah's support of Obama isn't necessarily racist.

    2. Hillary's nomination isn't confirmed just because you say it is.
     
  16. Why? Registered Senior Member

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    Isn't "necessarily" racist - true. But, your hedging on hair splitting means even you suspect the racist undertones.
     
  17. ashura the Old Right Registered Senior Member

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    I don't suspect or assume anything. Admittedly I don't know enough about Oprah's relationship with Obama, but at the same time I've never seen a quote from Oprah with a "I'm supporting him because he's black" sentiment either.

    So while the racist undertones might be there, I have no reason to assume it is.
     
  18. Why? Registered Senior Member

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    Sure, you do. Oprah never campaigned like this before. Coincidence that O'Bama's black?
     
  19. ashura the Old Right Registered Senior Member

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    Perhaps Obama was just charismatic enough to sway her to campaign.
     
  20. K.FLINT Devil's advocate :D Registered Senior Member

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    When a minority gets to a certain point they are or think they are responsible to help others of there kind to make it big also. Also the nice big publicity that backing Obama brings can not hurt. As for Clinton my god I hope she is not up for nomination.

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    The question is what America is ready for, a black man or a woman?
     
  21. Why? Registered Senior Member

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    Not a black man. Most likely a woman - like Margaret Thatcher.
     
  22. Neildo Gone Registered Senior Member

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    Even if Oprah is backing Obama all because he's black, it doesn't mean she's racist. It's more like, hey, we finally have a black person running for president, who's also a refreshing change of pace, that looks to have a chance, time to give him all the help I can. Pride and empowerment, not racism. Backing Hillary because she's a woman too? Sure, she could have done that, but she's a Clinton.

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  23. Why? Registered Senior Member

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    "Pride and empowerment" for blacks - and yet, not racist? Do you read your own stuff?
     

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