This is going to be a very interesting ellection but i think its safe to say that the world might not be ready for a black or female president…
On another note…i get to vote this year, yea for finally being 18, lol!

I just want to see a BLACK FACE in dat WHITE PLACE!! lmaoo

Thanks for this post and putting some much needed information out there!

i appreciate that clarification J.
a lot of people have been getting it confused, and i think that this election is the perfect time for us, as young people of all races to really understand how the election process works so we can make educated decisions at the polls in the primaries, as well as in the Presidential election in November.

So does that mean only one Democrat and Republican can be chose each? Just want to make sure I understand.

RON PAUL

THE ONLY ONE WHO HAS

NO DONATIONS FROM BANKS, BIG BUSINESS PACS

THE ONLY ONE NOT BOUGHT OFF BY WALL STREET CRIMINALS LIKE GOLDMAN SACHS.

THE ONLY ONE NOT PANDERING AND FEEDING YOU BS BY THE PILES. ( LOOKING AT OBAMA AND CLINTON.)

YOU WANT FREEDOM .

PROSPERITY

VOTE FOR RON PAUL.

IF YOU LIKE BEING TAXED TO DEATH, SPIED ON BY BIG BROTHER, OUTSOURCING. ENDLESS WARS.

VOTE FOR CLINTON OR OBAMA.

It’s kind hard to go from big booties and and sex tapes to primaries and
caucuses…… I like thinking, but this is making my head hurt

i’m so happy for J Dakar.. I’m in college an my professor has yet to break it down like this!

@ 7. If adding politics into the mix is going to make your head hurt, you have a long way to go. Just scroll up or down and you’ll be alight. And what big booties are you talking about? SMH

Great post J.

First and foremost, well done to concreteloop for trying to keep the young black adults informed on what really matters today. Congrats to the new political contributer, though judging from the lack of responses and the plethora of responses recieved to meaningless and trivial things such as Kim Kardashian’s buttocks and Vivica Foxx’s Sexual exploits of herself, I don’t think that its a matter of African Americans not being ready for a Black President, (such a f*cking excuse) its probably that many african american’s are still to ignorant and stuck in such stupidity as the aformentioned stories . Maybe that is why you are not ready Black America. Maybe if you started to look at the issues and decided for yourself instead of as a collective unit, than maybe you’d be able to make a decision for yourself. Word of advice to the New Political Contributer, drop some knowledge on these wayward folks and introduce them to the black utility heuristic, and the fact that when blacks are elected, despite runnin’ deracialized campaigns, they tend to implement policy that betters the condition of their people due to the belief in a black counciousness. Go ahead and vote for hillary since you believe that because her husband got head in the oval office and played a saxaphone, he was the first black president….if that’s what crass nonsense you believe, than go ahead, so we can continue with more of the same bs we’ve been dealing with for the past 16 years. Black people, you probably won’t be able to finish reading all of this, let alone follow this last word of advice, know the candidtates before you go getting “courted” to vote for who you think that your vote will not be wasted upon.

Thanks for the info J. Dakar. I will be voting again this year. I was discouraged after the 2000 elections but every votes counts. I have to get to know all the candidates in both parties. J. Dakar do you think celebrity support helps or hurt candidates?

Thanks for explaining this to me. I never really understood all of this.

I think it would also be helpful to have a post explaining all of the main candidates backgrounds, as well as their issues. I think most of “us” have it in our mind that we will vote for Barack because he is Black. I want the brother to win but this ain’t high school, this is a serious election and I would like to vote on the issues and importantly what these candidates plan to do as president.

very pleased with your info and seemingly professionalism…

number 10, u aint gotta come at blk folks sideways like that, theres alot of blk folks interested in politics, maybe not on a gossip blog but they r…

u must be an african american studies major i bet…

@ 10. I get what you’re saying. But this is why I decided to add this new section to the site. CL has spoke on a few social and political events, but only to an extent. I wanted to make sure the CL readers who were interested in politics (and this upcoming election) had a place to share their thoughts and concerns.

I’m sick of people saying the same thing over and over and complaining about how no one is trying to get educated. People ARE TRYING and even if they aren’t, at least if they want to they can come to CL and read up on some topics.

J. was definitely the person for this job and I’m glad to have him on the team. He already has drafts for days about upcoming issues that I’m sure many people are interested in.

Also, CL hasn’t been a ‘gossip blog’ for the past year and a half. We’ve passed that mark a long time ago. We have music, fashion, exclusive interviews, and more. I think of it more as an entertainment blog myself.

Thanks J. Dakar. This really cleared the whole election process up for me. I was kind of confused about it and we have yet to talk about it in school!!!!! I think you’d make a great teacher.

Am happy to getUS political info easily while I get my entertainment news. It’s like killing two birds with one stone especially considering am in Londoner, getting some insight and making sense of terms I hear from US politics is giving me real insight into American great. BIG UPs DAKAR!

We still have people like #10 still thinking most Black people are dumb??? Most of us have some kinda sense, don’t fall for it.

In my opinion, I didn’t think that the world was ready for a black or woman president either but for real, it can’t be any worse than what it already is…..we have a racist redneck hick in office now being puppeted by an even more racist prick (vp cheney)…i think it would be good to have obama/clinton or clinton/obama in office together…….i would really build my bomb shelter then because Jesus is coming back…..

Me too Fendi!….LMAO

#10 I like you screen name. I’m actually doing a research paper (for 11th grade English Honors) on W.E.B. Du Bois’ The Souls of Black Folk and how it impacted race relations in America in 1903 and why the book is still important and relevant and why it ought to be taught in English classes today. @ Angel I can’t wait for more of his posts.

Hey J,

I was listening to conservative writer/expert Armstrong Williams and he predicted that Obama will take Iowa and subsequently win the nomination and Gore will get in the race by the end of february for a Gore & Obama ticket. Which in my opinion would be unbeatable. What do you think?

In the future - I’d like to know your opinions on how the race will go and who will run with Obama.

Thanks for educating us!
Jess

I LOVE THIS !!

Still a little confused on the caucus process

So the people in the groups (in support of their candidates) are all delegates? Or does the candidate with the most people in his corner get to send his/her delegates to the national convention? Or are a and b both wrong lol. But yeah please clear this up for me.

I hope people are not voting for Barack just because he is Black. That’s just as racist as voting for someone who is White just because he’s White.

LEARN ABOUT THE CANDIDATES AND DON”T JUST LOOK AT SKIN COLOR OR GENDER.

Gore and Obama? Never heard such prediction…What about Obama/Clinton ticket?

It’s good that J is dropping knowledge, but at the end of the day, I do not beleive that one vote makes a difference because we all know that “W” was elected in by the almighty and overriding “ELECTORAL VOTE”; meaning that even if the majority voted for lets say, Gore, he may not be chosen as president because if lets say, “W” has more than 250 of these electoral votes, even though Gore has 60,000,000 + votes, Gore loses.

J, please explain the signifigance of the electoral vote

to build upon my last comment,

there has always been a huge debate on the electoral vote VS. the popular vote, which a candidate only needs 270 not 250 as I previously stated.

for more info, please read : http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/e3177.htm

Gail thank you for mentioning that I remember learning that.

Let’s go team Hillary!

i dnt no bout no cacktus or primary or wat nt….i jus wanna see a black ting runnin tingz 4 once……

get@me

http://www.myspace.com/lazytizzle90

i does dis!!!!!!!

#10

Like I said in Dakar’s first post, I don’t think people are really gonna be intrested in politics on this board, but damn, was it really necessary to beat up on people who aren’t as informed as you? Take a deep breath and chill the hell out. People are trying to LEARN here, and this isn’t the time nor the place to flex or throw your “political muscle”.

# 2 , There were some “Black Face” at Reagan’s Inaugural Ball-White minstrels. Yep. America’s all time favorite president had whites in black face at the inaugural ball.

Dontcha just love Republicans?

# 10 I agree with you that Blacks do not seem to care about political issues. But think about it: This country is so effin racist that it is scary. Maybe some of you all live where its a more liberal statewide policy, but where I am (NC) it is not that way. Here we have confederate flags on just about every porch and car bumper. Its pretty blatant. What do you think these racist white people are going to do when they hear Obama is in the lead? They are going to swift boat the hell out of him. I know he is true blue. But these reprobates will lie to keep that Black man from taking office. I would love to think this country is moving toward objectivity in the race aspect, but I doubt it man.

Ha ha, Obama’s in the lead!

J. Dakar, this post is excellent! Keep up the good work handsome! We African Americans need to be informed. That is why we are in the worse shape we have ever been in centuries. Our focus has been in “the streets”. New information grows brain cells. And by reading some of the past post 90% could use some positive stimulus in their heads.

Yes, the electoral votes would be informative. How did George W win when Gore had more electoral votes? I maybe wrong about who had more electoral votes. Gore stated that he would never run again behind this madness.

Oh, Gail thanks for the link…

If America is not ready for an African American president then when will it be ready? never….. & this is why this upcoming 08 presidential election is making history….

@ ashley, for the sake of being politically correct you will not vote for a candidate because they are black but I bet you every caucasian voter that makes it to the polls will not vote for obama based on the very same reason……because he’s black.

Some interesting points:

Funny how people say “why should I vote for Barack simply because he’s black?” but yet you use his very blackness as a reason why he will never be elected.

ARE WE NOW UNDERSTANDING WHY BLACK AMERICA WILL NEVER UNITE?some of us think that we can afford to be choosy ………..?
We can’t afford NOT to vote obama!!
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That is all….

These kind of posts are so refreshing to see!! It is nice to comment on someone’s attire but having some “real” knowledge thrown in the mix is nothing but a good look.

Two thumbs up and a snap and twist

Barack Obama an African American has won the Iowa Caucus A GREAT MOMENT IN AMERICAN HISTORY a 95% white state and a Black man wins prasie the lord

#38 WHy because they did it where I’m from voted for someone just because he was Black and he fucked everything up.

YOu shouldn’t vote for ANYONE based on Skin color I don’t care if they are White Black whatever. KNOW WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT FIRST.

Wow! I guess having Oprah backing you doesn’t hurt when it comes to the Iowa Caucus. SMDH

I agree with Ashley. Voting for anyone without knowing what they are about or talking about is pretty darn IGNORANT. IMO.

MS.DYME

TELL IT MS. DYME

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MS.DYME

Breaking News:Networks project Obama wins Iowa’s Democratic caucus

Ashley that was a local election and I am sorry he didn’t provide his promises to his constituents, but (Barack) is a nationwide candidate and his information is available for all to see.

Marion Berry effed up in DC. So did Larry Craig who is white. So did Senator McGreevey who is also white in NJ.

Anyone is subject to personal flaws.

But Barack’s a great guy. Humble, intelligent, and ready to serve the people. Not “SERVE” on a platter and throw them away like our current president.

I’m sorry , but Ms Dyme is very ignorant. If Obama wanted to blow up Africa you would still vote for him because he is Black? That is the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard. listening to the candidates debates and speeches should be more a a decipher.
What exactly does Obama plan to do with the Black community????

#46 You guys don’t get what I’m saying I’m not saying don’t vote for Obama . I’m just saying KNOW WHAT HE IS TALKING ABOUT FIRST. DON”T VOTE FOR ANYONE BASED ON RACE.

I’m not saying do bot do research & be a blind voter & vote for superficial reasons, but at the same time obama is setting a precedent. America’s last 53 presidents have been white male caucasians & don’t you think it’s time that ‘black america unites for once’ to break this endemic & this cycle & make history & profound change. Even if obama doesn’t win at least he came close; but I know the issues obama stands for & he has my vote.

Point Blank a lot of people weren’t paying attention to what the guy in my city was talking about the majority of Blacks were only voting for him because he IS BLACK. Now THe majority of Blacks are complaining because he fucked things up for the minorities in our city.

Voting for ANY candidate regardless of race gender WITHOUT learning more about that candidate is stupid. Like someons else said Barack could have said that He wants to cut out education and medical funds or blow up Africa ( i’m not saying he did). But listen to WHAT he is SAYING and ASK QUESTIONS before blindly voitng for him.

I wish ya’ll could SHUT UP about how there isn’t as many posts in the political as the rest…It’s not about how many posts gets what, it’s about who gets it. Now it’s out there for everyone to see and it’s up to you if you want go a step further and comment. Just read it and be happy it’s out there! Geeze! I love my people, but sometimes……

Blind Voting hurts EVERYONE. I agree with Ashley 100% and anyone who doesn’t understand what she’s saying is VERY STUPID.

I plan to vote for Obama, but I also plan to pay attention to what he’s talking about.

Thanks J!

I’m 16 n have to take Honors Gov./Econ. so this is helpful! I’m the only black in the class too.

Point Blank a lot of people weren’t paying attention to what the guy in my city was talking about the majority of Blacks were only voting for him because he IS BLACK. Now THe majority of Blacks are complaining because he fucked things up for the minorities in our city.

____________________________________________________________________

I KNOW EXACTLY WHAT CITY YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT I’M OUT OF A JOB BECAUSE OF THA BULLSHIT.

*not*

@ kelly, I don’t think I’m being ignorant at all. I know what Obama stands for even though we might not have the same stance on the immigration policies of this country I will vote for him. He’s making history & yes he’s making history because of the color of his skin……

Congrats to Obama for winning Iowa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OBAMAAAAAA just won the Democratic IOWA CAUCUS by 37%!!!!!!!! WHAT AN AMAZING START, I’M OVER THE MOON RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ms. Dyme I’m with you! Obama has made history point blank you can’t take that back

#55 Um I said you were being ignorant because you said vote for someone SOLELY because he/she is Black to help unite the Black people ( U R also ignorant for thinking that all Black people are the same=typical White People syndrome all Blacks are the same and think the same way um NOT) in respose to what Ashley was saying research FIRST before you vote for ANYONE. If you want to vote for Obama do you research first and pay attention.

Thank You J!

I know america is ready for a black president or a female president and I think its about time right now.

#58 You sound silly what does that have to do with Black people NOT doing their Research on Candidates?

I have done mine and I will vote for Obama , but I would NOT vote for him if I didn’t agree with what he is talking about. I agree with you Ashley.

You should Always know what someone plans on doing before voting for someone that is PRETYY OBVIOUS…some people will vote Blindly that is PRETTY OBVIOUS AND STUPID. But hey what can you do?

Thats great obama won

but how dumb are yall

nobody can even dicipher how he is any different than hillary or even bush for that matter.

Has consistantly been absent on key senate votes.

Yall expect this empty suit to lead?

RON PAUL 2008

How informative. But we all know that we’re not really voting….in the end some mishap will happen with the votes and another rich white man will win.

Let me tell you all right now. The GOP’s picked Huckabee . He is BUSH’s Prototype!!!!! Don’t let that creep in! He wants to continue the war and oppress minorities and kick the Hispanics out of the country.

Never stand by discrimmination of any race because it was us and still is us.

whoever win this election the issue that we need to focus is on NEW WORLD ORDER, CONENTRATION CAMPS, FREEMASONS giving CHIP MEDICAID FOR CHILDREN and BUSH just PASSED the VIOLENT RADICALIZATION HOMEGROWN ACT Oct 23, 2007 and what that means our 1st amend is taking away from us and we dont agree with the government they will think we are terrorist and send us to conetration camps and torture us coming 2010
http://www.truthout.org/docs_2006/112907J.shtml

I’m happy that BET is showing the Obama what will he do for the Black Community ( or something like that) for people who don’t follow the presidential debates.

VOTE FOR FREEDOM

VOTE FOR RON PAUL

ALSO DONT FORGET

IOWA IS ONLY 16% finished

the projected results are in from the democratic caucus and the republican straw pole in iowa and its obama and huckabee

msnbc is doing live coverage of the caucus right now and from what i can tell it looks like FUN — they’re getting extra crunk.

i’m 20 years old and i’ve voted since I was 18 in local elections for mayor, judges, aldermen, initiatives, etc — ‘08 will be my first official presidential vote and i’m EXCITED!

i wish we had caucuses instead of primaries in Illinois. ballots are boring and I think caucuses would be a great way to get young people like myself involved in the political process.

i’m a very well-known party promoter in Chicago’s college and young adult market and I know what appeals to people in my demographic - that said, they were EXTRA crunk at the Iowa democratic caucus in Obama’s room :: chanting his name, standing on chairs, clamoring to get in front of the camera (lol).
his crowd was heterogeneous as well — the room was soooo diverse :: young and old, male and female - all different races and ethnicities.

it was amazing.

i would love to go to a caucus. if we had them in illinois, i KNOW i could rally young people to go out and help Obama get on the ballot.

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just an idea for you J. Dakar (by the way — i am LOVING this and genuinely shocked by the enthusiasm of the positive response the new political section is getting)

you should find some video of the caucus — its been airing all day — and post it on the site. that way the readers can REALLY get a feel for what it is. that also puts a “face” to what’s happening and not just words and explanations. it makes it a lot more tangible to people who come here to read about beyonce’s lace front wigs lol.

to quote #7 “It’s kind hard to go from big booties and and sex tapes to primaries and
caucuses…… I like thinking, but this is making my head hurt :-)”

go J. Dak! this is great!

@49 - Ms. Dyme -
I can really see what your angle is and to an extent I agree, however, it is still very important that people do their research and discover if Sen. Obama’s positioning is similar to theirs. Today it is easier than ever to hop online and see what exactly his record shows. Someone asks “What has Obama done for the African American community?” To you I say, READ! Look it up and research his Web site, old newspapers, other blogs. See if you can find out. And then compare it to Clinton and Edwards, etc… Based on that, then make a decision. I honestly think that people are ready for change, as indicated by what just happened in Iowa, but it’s going to certainly take more than changing the gender or the race ONLY. The person in office is going to have to understand what each demographic has to bring to this country and, what I believe Ms. Dyme is getting at, is that Obama clearly has insight into what African Americans can bring to the table and I agree it is time to highlight it since it’s been on the hush for so long. This is a HISTORICAL evening regardless.

IF BET WAS INTERESTED IN BLACK FOLKS THAN ALL THE CANDIDATES WOULD BE INVITED NOT JUST OBAMA

#63 I COMPLETELY AGREE, HE JUST BECAME SENATOR OF MY STATE NO LESS AND WHAT THE HELL DID HE DO FOR US AS A SENATOR? HE DIDN”T DO SHIT AND STARTED RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT?HE HAS BEEN ABSENT ON MANY KEY SENATE VOTES LIKE YOU SAID.

TELL ME HOW HE IS DIFFERENT FROM HILARY CLINTON AS FAR AS THE ISSUES??? EXACTLY.

SOME PEOPLE DON”T KNOW THE FACTS AND ARE JUST BLIND.

I DONT UNDERSTAND HOW YALL THINK OBAMA WILL CHANGE THINGS WHEN HIS DONORS ARE THE SAME AS ROMNEY, CLINTON,GUILIANI.

Thanks, J. Dakar for breaking this all down in layman’s terms.
Angel, what a great addition to the site!

Hey. I think someone made a comment about people not posting because this topic isn’t about black celebrity gossip. Anyway, just because people may not be commenting doesn’t mean that people aren’t reading……. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK CONCRETE LOOP! Keep the political stuff coming even if no one leaves a comment.