by Nanci M.
Member since:
September 2, 2008

Our President

February 18, 2009 05:29 AM EST (Updated: February 18, 2009 05:30 AM EST)
views: 81 | comments: 15

WARNING,  WARNING, WARNING!   DANGER,  DANGER, DANGER!  IF YOU ARE EASILLY OFFENDED, PLEASE DO NOT READ THIS!

 

I had a discussion with my therapist last week.  I don't know how the subject came up but we started to discuss President Obama.  What ticked me off is the fact that she ASSUMED (remember that saying about NOT assuming?) because I am black that I voted for, and love President Obama!

WRONG!  WRONG! WRONG!  Yes, I am black, but I do not love President Obama.  I think he is a fake, phoney  and fraud and it will be a matter of time when we see his true colors.  I believe he is taking this country in the WRONG direction just because he has the power to do it.  By the time this country wakes up from the overall love affair they have with him, it will be too late.  I pray for my beloved country!

I'm not saying a black man shouldn't be President.  I just don't think it should have been Obama.  There were other more deserving and qualified candidates who were overlooked because of their political viewpoints.  Pity.

I'll end by quoting Etta James (who originally sang "At Last").  I didn't vote for him, and he's not my President."  Enough said.

 

 

 

 

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Comments: 15

Bryan B. Feb 18, 2009, 5:54am EST
We'll have to agree to disagree. After the last 8 years of Republican politics I feel like its time for change and I see that possibly happening under Obama. I have faith in him until I have a reason not to. Good to see you on Gather!!
Ariel Storm Feb 18, 2009, 7:05am EST
Nanci, I agree with you. While there is no reason for a black man not to be president, Obama is simply not the right one. I disagree with most of his policies and fear the direction he is taking this country.
Joy McCormick Feb 18, 2009, 7:09am EST
Nanci,
I am on the other side of your problem. I was told I was a racist many times because I would not vot for Obama. So many of us were. Any other point we made against him was pushed aside... if we didn't vote for him it was plain and simple, we were racist.
In most cases, with most people it was so very not true.
Take me for instance, I have friends of all races, religions, and creeds. I am an independant who looks at the issues not the political party, and then decides which candidate deserves my vote.
Michael Steele is African American. He would have made an AWESOME president. I would have voted for him in a heartbeat. He is not all pretty show like Obama, but he has a good head on his shoulders, good ideas and strong integrity.
Thanks for sharing YOUR SIDE... I know other African American's who feel the same way you do.
I join you in praying for our country. Let's hope by the time America wakes up, it's not too late to save us.
lilly @Reading Extravaganza Feb 18, 2009, 7:16am EST
I agree with you. I also was never saying that this country shouldn't have a Black president, just that it should never have been Obama. I respect and really like Judge Clarence Thomas. I have read his autobiography 'My Grandfather's Son' and wow! what a great person he is. I wish he ran for president, he is a true man of integrity, very intelligent and really knowledgeable.
Mark H. Feb 18, 2009, 8:48am EST
Nanci, thank you. I have been having fun with someone that did not like what I said about the President and have been accused of being a racist, among other things. The attacks, which I find amusing, have included vulgarities, name calling and certain assumptions, including him thinking I am a republican, which is not true. Neither am I a democrat. I have been enjoying his rants though and I have remained polite. Have a great day, and thank you for being an independent thinker.
fancy c. Feb 18, 2009, 9:44am EST
i hate it when people assume things
Melanie B. Feb 18, 2009, 12:26pm EST
That was very wrong of her assuming..
Stephanie B. Feb 18, 2009, 12:39pm EST
If a more deserving and qualified candidate was overlooked because of their political viewpoints, then that's a good thing. It means that people who did not agree with their views and the direction they would take this country didn't vote for that person. That's how an election should work.

And the thing is, whether you voted for him or not, he's still your president. That's how it works in America, your beloved country, the one you claim to love so dearly.

So feel free to disagree with, criticize, or hate Obama, but to simply write him off as if he does not hold the power you didn't want him to have, does a grave disservice to our democracy.
paula M. Feb 19, 2009, 10:56am EST
I just don't see much "change" with Obama.
Joseph Breunig Feb 26, 2009, 11:02am EST
I would like to see Colin Powell run for President. --Joe
LaRae E. Feb 27, 2009, 7:10am EST
I really don't think he understood what the job was really supposed to be. But we also must look at our congress they don't know what they are doing either.
Renita P. Mar 9, 2009, 3:49pm EDT
It was really not wise for her to assume. No one should. I have no problem with someone of ANY race being President provided that a) they are qualified, and b) they meet the requirements of being an American born citizen and/or any other "requirements" as set forth by our laws.
good article Nanci..........
I know exactly what you mean.....
I am a big Alan Keyes fan......
I really think he would've been a much better choice......

but he's a conservative...........
and everybody "thought" that they were going to vote for a change......
but they didn't realize who has been in control for over 40 years......
Deloris Wright May 3, 2009, 4:08pm EDT
I think you are right Randee. t doesn't make any difference who is president. They are not the ones who are in control. They are just yes men. and I din't thinkPresident Obama is n who he sayes he is. I agree he is a fraud. We just have toi pray that America wakes up before he can do to much damage. Thank you for this post.

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