Sen Obama is not the best we have to offer, but he is close to it, the first to do anything is always the hardest path to walk, love and peace to you all!

People, he’s trying to stay above the fray. That’s why he isn’t answering every little accusation that Hillary throws at him, because it would make him look like a cackling hen. He knows that she’s gonna come from every which way. He only succombs to answer when it’s evident that simple-minded, easily persuaded people has fallen for the okey-doke.

It seems that every time a man of color aims at greatness, the crabs come out to pull him right back down. Obama’s whole campaign has been grassroots. Even sitting down at that SOBU meeting would have been one of the worst political moves that a man in his position could ever have made. Barack is running for the position of “Leader of the Free World”, not the local mayor.

The first problem with the SOBU is the religious connection. Not all Blacks are christian and nor should they be in a country where you are suppose to be able worship or not worship any god you choose.

Second, with all the wealthy Blacks here in america, why does the SOBU need all the corporate sponsorship. About Barack, the good Doc above points out, and correctly so, that “He is wealthy and trying to act like a working class, everyday American – not Black”. What he missed was that the bulk of Obama’s wealth has come only in the past few years, with the huge success of his second book, ” The Audacity of Hope.”

Please take the blinders off and look at the “Big Picture”

Deadbeat // Feb 23, 2008 at 8:41 pm

“Apparently Hillary Clinton was able to take time off the campaign trail to attend. Also Tavis Smiley stated that he sent the invitation out six months ago. If Obama can be in attendance for AIPAC he certainly can be in attendance for SOBA conference especially since it was being held in nearby New Orleans.”

Maybe he cares more about appearing at Jewish functions as a means of getting Jewish votes (and money) as he knows most Blacks will vote for him based only on the color of his skin. It’s obvious he feels it important to distance himself from Blacks except in states where he needs the Black vote. Obama has assured AIPAC that as far as the US support of Israel, it will be business as usual. Quotes and comments about his AIPAC speech:

Israel is “our strongest ally in the region and its only established democracy,” Obama said, assuring his audience that “we must preserve our total commitment to our unique defense relationship with Israel by fully funding military assistance and continuing work on the Arrow and related missile defense programs.” Such advanced multi-billion dollar systems he asserted, would help Israel “deter missile attacks from as far as Tehran and as close as Gaza.” As if the starved, besieged and traumatized population of Gaza are about to develop intercontinental ballistic missiles.

Obama offered not a single word of criticism of Israel, of its relentless settlement and wall construction, of the closures that make life unlivable for millions of Palestinians.

I can only assume that all those who are now so supportive of Obama also supported his funding of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan (until he, like Senator Clinton decided to run for President) at the cost of over $300 billion. Obama is a phony on the war because he not only funds the war, but he also ran away from Murtha’s plan and fought against a timetable (until the Nov 06 midterm elections). Furthermore, Obama refused to raise the issue of the phantom WMDs which was the justification for the pre-emptive invasion of Iraq.

As a freshmen Senator, Obama acted quickly to legitimize the war. In Jan 2005, Obama voted to promote one of the key architects of the war, Condi Rice, to Secretary of State. Obama did not ask then National Security Advisor Rice a single question about the WMDs or justification for the war at her confirmation hearing.

Obama has campaigned for pro-war Democrats, such as Senators Maria Cantwell and Joe Lieberman. In Illinois, Obama, Durbin, and Rep. Emanuel worked to undermine anti-war congressional candidate Christine Cegelis and replace her with pro-war candidate Tammy Duckworth.

Obama voted in June, 2006 against an amendment proposed by Sen. John Kerry that would have, as Obama said, bring the troops home on a “date certain.”

Obama said on the Senate floor at that time:
“A hard and fast, arbitrary deadline for withdrawal offers our commanders in the field and our diplomats in the region insufficient flexibility.”

Obama was MIA for the roll call vote on Kerry-Feingold amendment on June 22, 2006.

Maybe Obama supporters trust him and find the behavior of the supposedly “anti-war” candidate who so admires (we just misunderstood what he meant) Reagan, the most racist President in the last decade ethical. I have my doubts.

Clinton meets “truly free” nation
Terence Hunt
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From a surprise visit at a dusty housing project to a stately arrival ceremony with Nelson Mandela, US President Bill Clinton rejoiced in South Africa’s rebirth from a 50-year government system of White domination and racial separation.
Clinton, the first American President ever to come to South Africa, stood with Mandela in a racially integrated parliament to salute a South Africa “truly free and democratic at last”.

Clinton will also visit the Robben Island with Mandela to see the cell where Mandela spent 18 of his 27 years in prison for his role as a leader of the anti-apartheid movement. Speaking of Mandela, Clinton said that “for millions upon millions of Americans, South Africa’s story is embodied by your heroic sacrifice and your breathtaking walk out of the darkness and into the glorious light”.

The American leader clutched Mandela’s hand tightly as he helped the 79-year-old President down the staircase to the Assembly floor. Amid loud cheers, the two leaders slowly walked up the aisle, shakinghands with lawmakers.

“Four years ago such a visit would not have been possible because apartheid had turned our beloved South Africa into a pariah of the world,” said Popo Molefe, premier of northwest province, as he introduced Clinton to a joint session of Parliament.

South Africa’s victory over apartheid inspires hope that “one day humanity all over the world can at last be released from the bonds of hatred and bigotry,” Clinton said, promising a partnership of “mutual respect and mutual reward”.

“We rejoice at what you have already accomplished,” Clinton said. “We seek to be your partners and your true friends in the work that lies ahead overcoming the lingering legacy of apartheid, seizing the promise of your rich land and your gifted people.”

First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton watched from a gallery above, seated next to Mandela’s companion, Graca Machel. Winnie Mandela, the President’s ex-wife, took her seat as a member of parliament. Clinton later joined his wife in her return to the VictoriaMxenge housing project that she visited a year ago.