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The Daily Polls & the need for a dialogue. May 14, 2008

Posted by baxtersbrother2 in Economy, Election 2008, Social Discourse, The press.
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For many political junkies, we are intrigued by polls. But today, the polls that have been produced are startling.

First, the most political, 28% of those polled approve of the job performance of President Bush, 71% disapprove, from CNN

Second, an LA Times Bloomberg poll, that indicates that 78% of those polled believe that the nation is in recession.

Third, from the LATimes, 77% believe that the nation is on the wrong track.

However, 4th comparing the Democratic Candidates for President, 46% want Obama, 45% for Clinton.

5th, if there was a matchup between Obama and McCain, Obama would dominate, 47% to 44%.

There are clear indicators that the country is having struggles. That is apparent when you visit the Gas Station, the local Safeway, or talk with friends. Labeling a presidency a complete failure as in a USA Today Poll by 69% of those polled is not happening.

We need to be resilient, dynamic and realize that we can do better. WE not the politicians need to step up.

Will Whites Vote for Obama and why do we need to still ask this question? May 13, 2008

Posted by baxtersbrother2 in Election 2008, Personal Growth, Race Relations, The press, Uncategorized.
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There is an article in The New Republic Magazine that addresses an issue that I personally think that society should not have as an issue. That is, “Will Whites Vote for Obama?” Why after all these years, do we need the divisions of race. Race issues have dominated this primary season and quite frankly, it has gotten old. Previously this blog has addressed this during the Reverand Wright issue and potential underlying issues of race-bating. here. here. & here. Now, many bloggers do not have a tribute page concerning Dr Martin Luther King on their blog: here, or know who Edward Brooke is besides what has been recently reported. It is a rarity to say the least.

There is enough blame to go around. However, the GOP has used racist tactics to scare voters during the 1988 Election (i.e. Willie Horton). Most recently tactics have been used in the Tenn Senate Race in 2006 against Rep Harold Ford. However, Democrats are just as guilty. They take advantage of their African American constituency by promising the world and failing to deliver. It is unforgettable when Toni Morrison called Pres. Bill Clinton “Our First Black President.” That is just as bad.

A dialogue needs to happen in this nation regarding race. A fine example of this was in the movie, “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner.” Below is the original trailer.

Though old, I think that the point is well established here. Personally, I think that we need to just have a low tolerance for stupidity. Though many say that this is “Being Politically Correct.” The reason why I posted the “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner.”trailer is to show where we were at 40 years ago in America. Though there has been decent strides, we still have to have to bring race into the conversation.

This is not an endorsement of Barack Obama. When this blogger votes, I will evaluate what I think is in the best interest of the nation. That is it. No extra issues. More Americans need to follow this pattern, otherwise, we will still have this debate in another 40 years.

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