and about blind voting — initially, I said I would vote for Obama for several SUPERFICIAL reasons - he’s from my hometown - Chicago. He was the State Senator for the district my school was in. He’s black. He’s handsome.

for me being 20 years old - yes that is expected.

BUT — It is my job and the job of every American citizen to be a responsible and independent voter. My initial draw was strengthened by RESEARCH. I didn’t just research Obama. I researched the platform of EVERY major candidate - Democratic and Republican.

and do you know what. my personal beliefs align most congruently with Obama’s. Everyone might not have the same outcome, but that’s what being a responsible voter is about. If I had found after my research that my personal beliefs aligned most with another candidate, then they would have my vote.

— think before you cast!

Thank u so much J. these are some things i didn’t know. i feel much more informed and capable of making a worth while decision.

~~~LaLa

lol@ 51 - Thank you!!

#69 I agree with you, but Ms Dyme should have been more clear. YOU SHOULD ALWAYS DO YOU RESEARCH FIRST.

@ Ashley thank you for bringing that up , because I know people who are voting for indidivduals and don’t know shit aboutthem or their issues. I also agree that Bet should have a special on ALL the candidates not just Obama.

@75

what construes a “major” candidate

thats your first mistake,

you should take the time thoroughly researching ALL candidates.

you fools have enough time to research what rihanna is wearing and who ciara is boinking.

#32 you are so right. #10 did put a bit much on it. I was following along until he started babbling about a ignorant black person. Most of the people on this site are young and out in the scene. See a mature chick like myself will visit this site and the political ones. I wish people would stop considering all us black folks as a whole. Hell I may vote for Obama or I may vote for Huckabee; either way this is America and we can do what the hell we want.

Yusef I will say this: If there was a GOP I could deal with Ron Paul. He is against the war at least.

you fools have enough time to research what rihanna is wearing and who ciara is boinking.

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THat is sooo true I stopped coming here because all the topics are the same Rihanna Beyonce @ a club or who looks best. NOT interested in the least bit. I like the fact that CL is stepping up their game with more stories about regular Black people in the news and the political race. Now if you guys can focus on celebrity PROJECTS like Cds, Movies, Books and stop with all the papparazzi shots etc. it will be much better. Just a little constructive criticism.

yusef :: ur obviously very passionate, but i don’t think u need to call anyone a fool just because they’re not as vigilant as you are.

i consider major candidates to be the ones formally involved in democratic and republican debates- i watched both the democratic and republican youtube/myspace debates on cnn, so those are the candidates i researched.

I researched 16 total candidates - the 8 foremost democratic candidates (biden, clinton, dodd (who i also like), obama, edwards, gravel, richardson and kucinich) and the 8 most prevalent republican candidates (guliani, huckabee, hunter, keyes, paul, romney, thompson, and mccain).

at the end of the day — each voter has to vote to satisfy his or her own beliefs, not someone else’s.

we are all very aware that yusef x. is voting for ron paul… now its time for everyone else to make their own decision

It’s great that Concrete Loop has decided to give politics the spotlight that it desperately needs, but am I the only one that thinks it’s sad that someone had to explain the difference between a caucus and a primary election?

Great job doing so, by the way!

83 youre right

i just get mad at blind voting

nothing is worse

am I the only one that thinks it’s sad that someone had to explain the difference between a caucus and a primary election?

^^^^ Why is it sad? Knowing is better than not knowing & even though this is preconcieved knowledge for you apparently it’s not for others. People need to be informed.

WAY TO GO OBAMA!!! 1ST TO SHOUT OUT BARACK ON WINNING THE IOWA CAUCUS!!!! (I THINK) OH YEAH, AND OPRAH, CAN’T FORGET ABOUT OPRAH!

TO ANGEL, YOU SEE THE RESPONSE ABOUT THIS NEW POLITICAL SECTION…WHAT WOULD THE KIDS DO IF YOU WAS TALKIN ABOUT JESUS???

to 84 N.S: get of your high horse everybody doesn’t know everything.

it’s funny b/c i was on wikipedia today (which i love by the way) reading up on what a primary was and how it came to be and now i come on line to CL and there’s a post about it, lol. i’m happy Barak won this, but we’ll see what actually happens afterwards.

and as far as voting for Barak simply b/c he’s black, why not?! Hillary, Barak, and John Edwards are all talking about doing the same thing and if and when they get elected they probably won’t do half the sh1t they said they would, so if i have a choice of voting for a white person that’s not going to do sh1t when elected and voting for a black person that’s not going to do sh1t when elected then you better believe i’m going to vote for the black person.

black people are harder on themselves than anybody else, you think white people are sitting around asking why should they vote for Hillary or John Edwards simply b/c they’re white?! no, they’re not!! they do them and that’s what we need to do. Now that Barak has won this primary, I’m actually going to start supporting his campaign a little bit more, i went to one of his rallies but i didn’t think he really had a chance but sh1t if white people are really thinking about voting for him then this dude has a chance and we should def. support him.

Hello everyone, it’s interesting to see so much optimism on this board. I’m not so certain, was so doubtful that I actually wrote an open letter to Michelle Obama explaining the source of my doubt:
http://diaryofananxiousbl...er-to-michelle-obama.html

I don’t doubt that a black man can’t be president. I doubt the majority of Americans making it happen. It’s a feeling that just isn’t going away.

I Love this kind of stuff!! I am so excited that J is going to be putting up political issues. I am also elated that a Fellow ALABAMIAN is responsible for the political posts. I am a college student myself here in Birmingham, AL and I have come to realize that people around America seem to have a stereotype of people in Alabama being uneducated or “backwards”. So hopefully this will help our image for the better. Keep up the great work CL. I’m excited!!!!!

I think this is great!!! I think AMERICA is getting ready for the change it needs. I am happy for OBAMA because it shows that color or gender should not be an issue. I am not voting for OBAMA just because he is black or HILARY (SP?) because she is a woman. I dont think we should ask “What has Obama done for black people?” We need to do things for ourselves and stop depending on others to do what you should do for yourself. I am going to take this time to learn about each candidate so that I can make an informed decision. ~~

OKAY J DAKAR, I AM NEW AT THIS, BUT I AM TRYING 2 UNDERSTAND, LOL, I AM ALMOST 25 AND HAVE NEVER VOTED. BUT THANKS FOR KEEPING US ALL UP 2 DATE IN THE 08!

@ # 87 primary, that’s what I’m saying.

Whites are the majority in this country, they have the upper hand & will not hesitate or blink twice when it comes to voting for theirs. I know I’m being cynical & I’m not merely trying to say that whites think the same or have the same mentality nor am I being racist but since when has this country been all about being politically correct. Since when has anything ever been in ‘our’ favor just look at the history.

But to each his own.

This is for #!10, #34. I think more African-American people are interested in politics then you think. To even think that African- American people don’t care about politics, just puts limits on your minds and makes you incapable of moving forward. You can’t advance your people if you can’t even imagine that your people can be greater. For your inability to see the possibility, I feel sorry for you. Also, I think that the political posts are getting a lot of comments and really stirring up conversation.

Way to go Obama! Iowa down, on to New Hampshire.

This is excellent information. Thanks so much for providing!

To whoever made the smart comment about CL having to explain the primary/caucus process:

Well duh, this IS a site who’s very demographic is young people in their late teens and early twenties. I took AP and Honors courses in high school and I am now a sophomore in college and do you know that not one class has explained this process like the way it is above? And I’m sure I’m not the only one, so fall back…I had to do my own research and pay attention to the blitz around me, putting two and two together. So this is a very responsible and positive effort that CL has put together.

By the way, what are you doing to help our people learn and understand more about civics/politics? After all, the very reason why so many young people and Black in general DON’T get involved in the process is because we don’t understand what’s going on. Furthermore, you know that if MTV.com made this same post you would be like, “That’s so cool they are trying to get the young people involved and informed.”

Support Black folks moving forward or fall back…

Thanks 4 this article by the way, helped alot, im in less confusion.So since Huckabee got the majority 4 Republicans & Obama did 4 the Democrats @ the Iowa Caucus, does that mean they r the leading presidential candidates and now have to choose their vice presidents or do they still have to hold more caucuses in more states to determine who the leading presidential candidates are? .

J, THANKS SO MUCH EXPLAINING THIS WHOLE THING, I UNDERSTAND A LITTLE BETTER. #10 YOUR WORDS WERE VERY TRUTHFUL AND SOMETIMES WE AS BLACK PEOPLE DO NOT SEE PAST THE SMOKE-FILLED LIES THAT WE HAVE ENDURED FOR THE MOST PART OF OUR LIVES. BUT WE AS BLACKS HAVE TO BE MORE INFORMED AND IF WE DO NOT KNOW SOMETHING, GO AND FIND OUT. IT IS TRUE THAT SOME OF US THOUGHT CLINTON WAS OUR “FIRST BLACK PRESIDENT”, SIMPLY FOR GETTING FELLATIO UNDER A DAMN DESK AND OTHER DIRTY TACTICS HE DID. COME ON LETS BE REAL PEOPLE, WE NEED SOMEONE WITH GOOD ETHICS AND WE DEFINITELY NEED A CHANGE.

I really appreciate this site’s new political additions. While entertainment (including all mediums) is important, the understanding of the “realities” of life and awareness of what’ s going on beyond what turns us on is necessary. Thanks for stepping things up and leading the way in educating beyond the superficial.

Well done thx for posting.

CL and J. Dakar - This is definitely a good look.

#84 - No it’s not sad, but very necessary. The truth is not many people really understand ths significance, a lot of people think they do. But whatever the case, it’s wonderful when someone who does have the knowledge and understanding takes the time to explain it.

If elected, Mr. Obama said he would establish a Drug Enforcement Agency office in New Orleans that would be dedicated to stopping drug gangs across the region. [NYTimes]

Mr. Senator, the drug war causes crime, it doesn’t prevent it. The problem is not, and has never been, a lack of drug law enforcement. New Orleans already has a DEA office and it has not made life any easier for anyone. It should go without saying that increased drug activity in the region is a result of economic disorder, which inevitably empowers the black market. Bringing in the feds might disrupt local drug networks temporarily, but that would merely increase violence as new dealers take over for their fallen competitors.

As we’ve documented in the Drug War Chronicle, Katrina revealed the frailty of Louisiana’s drug war-ravaged criminal justice system. It is precisely in the aftermath of a great catastrophe like Katrina that the ridiculous quest to stop people from getting high is revealed as utterly wasteful and counter-productive.

Obama’s drug war revitalization plan for New Orleans is the latest step in his successful bid to be the worst on drug policy among the democratic presidential contenders. He’s lamented the “political capital” required to repair the despicable crack/powder sentencing disparity, a no-brainer racial justice issue that even drug war hall-of-famer Joe Biden wants to fix. At Howard University’s Democratic Debate on minority issues, he stood there like an idiot while every other candidate managed to address some type of criminal justice reform. He was also the last democratic candidate to pledge an end to federal medical marijuana raids, and not because they’re heartless and evil, but because they’re “not a good use of resources.”

Well, Barack Obama, you know what else is a poor use of resources? Creating a second DEA office in New Orleans when people still have holes in their roofs and mud in their basements.

http://stopthedrugwar.org...hat_new_orleans_needs_is_

RON PAUL IS AGAINST THE WAR ON DRUGS, WAR ON TERROR

RON PAUL 2008

Oprah is NOTHING but a aunt jemima with southern roots who KNOWS HER PLACE IN THE WHITE MAN’S WORLD. She knows what to do EVEN before they direct her. She is completely indoctrinated into the slave mentality, as MOST southerners. That’s why she makes white folks millionaires with their stupid books and stupid products, but can only give black people education (tools to make them better slaves to the white man).

When Obama first won his senate race, she proposed right on TV, as programmed by her massah, that he run for president. He said a firm “No” and saracastically replied, “why don’t you run.” His wife looked alarmed at the thought. So when he started running I knew that the Aunt Jemima had done her job of producing a black candidate to improve the rascist white america’s image in the world community, and to produce the weakest democractic candidate possible to run against the republican Huckabee.

HUCKABEE WILL BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. CLICK ON THE LINK AND SEE WHERE HE STANDS ON THE ISSUES THAT AFFECT YOU. IT AIN’T PRETTY. BLACKS AND GAYS WILL BE TAKEN DOWN, DOWN, DOWN, AS CLOSE TO SLAVERY AS THEY CAN GET. MOCK MY WORDS.

http://www.issues2000.org/Mike_Huckabee.htm

DuBois v Booker T should post here as well, Yusef you’re slipping.

Obama 08

#101 why do you have to think that this is all a scheme?

#87 THe point is it doesn’t matter if you are White or Black YOU should do you rresearch FIRST don’t be stupid and vote without doing you research.

#87 So you would rather be stupid and ignorant and not research the candidates first? Dumb motherfuckers. You would rather have a Black man who don’t do shit in office so Whitey can say I told you so. RIGHT DUMB YOUNGINS

Ron Paul has more in common with average people of all races, more in common with black folks than obama or oprah who are mulitmillionaires,

Ron paul is a physician who earns under 100,000 dollars

He is the peoples president

hes accessable, Ive been blessed to sit down and talk have a few laughs, never has a potential presidential candidate been so accessable

Black or not, Obama is an intelligent man, no doubt. He’s all for change and that’s exactly what this country needs. His speech tonight was AH-MAZING(and memorable)! It definately reminded me of another great speaker by the name of MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. Hilary often tends to be very blunt and pokey with her speeches, though she’s a smart woman. We already know that she’s a strong and smart woman, so for her over-do it, makes me think twice about supporting her. I mean, does she really believe she could become the first woman president of the United States of America or it all an act that she putting up? I don’t believe it. I’m just really glad how tonight turned out in Barak’s favor. And I agree, if Blacks would start to give him a chance, knowing that white people are out there supporting him too, then believe me, there’s no doubt that he’ll win the elections in November. It’s all about hope, like he said tonight.

50 years ago, nobody would’ve believed if you told them that a black man would get the chance to even RUN for president. It just was too extreme to imagine…..

OBAMA IS ALSO FOR THE WAR ON DRUGS

HES A FRAUD

thanks for breaking all of this down like that, now i understand what all of this means

JUST IN CASE MY COMMENTARY AWAITING MODERATION, DOESN’T MAKE IT OFF THE EDITTING ROOM FLOOR….

SHOUTS OUT TO BARRACK FOR WINNING IOWA CAUCUS!!!!

way 2 go obama!!!! congrats

man! iowa jus put obama on the white-american map!

it is definitely time for a CHANGE!

Obama is for change

change like a north american union

Amero

and national Id card

Yusef, I admire your passion and knowledge of some of the issues. But, this is what I see… The credit problem will cause the housing market to drop to its lowest depth near the end of 2008. Why..? Because there are many condo units that have not been completed yet. As it stands now, very few of these units are being sold. When the new units become available and have no buyers, this will signal the lowest point in the housing market. Very few people understand that there are many tiers of profit streams that come from the housing market. You have profits generated by fork lifts and earth moving machines…you have profits generated by manufacturing of steel, blocks and carpentry and home improvements retailers….you have profits generated by banks and lending institutions not only to finance construction cost, but to finance home buyers… you have profits generated by energy distributors, particularly oil. When the housing market hits its lowest point, all of the profit streams will stop…and the country will suffer financially.

But, before then, I see the economy slipping into a slight recession. I see the price of oil increasing to unprecedented levels. Economics predict the cut off point for oil is at 3.50/ gallon across the nation. If the average oil prices surge above this cut-off point, then spending on consumables will inevitably slow to a crawl…manufacturing of durable and nondurable goods will become more expensive and the manufacturing market will take a hit. The financial market has already suffered because of the irresponsible and lascivious acts of major banks and sub-prime lenders. A few months ago, Citigroup, the largest banking institution in the US nearly avoided financial turmoil….it was a Middle Eastern investors that pulled it out of financial turmoil. If Citigroup took a hit because of the credit problem, then many other banking institutions are facing the same problem…but, just not reporting them.

I believe in the days or months leading or preceding the presidential election, all of these vices will come to light. I believe it is these vices that will be the pivotal force for electing the next President.

Obama shows great character. And out of the many politicians, I admire his sincerity the most. But, when faced with possible recession, fledging health care system, immigration “war,” “the fictitious war on terror,” the war on drugs that has finance major black-opt shadow operations across the world, and a rising deficit…do you think white America will entrust the welfare of this country to a black man? Or to a woman? It remains to be seen.

A small victory!!

101
You scare me.

#1 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…

thats a really ignorant comment with absolutely no backing evidence to support a claim like that, any one who thinks sex or race determines ones “readiness” to run a country is clearly naive

in other news fuck clinton, fuck that psychotic creep huckabee

VOTE FOR RON PAUL !!! HE IS THE BEST CANDIDATE PERIOD. NO QUESTION ABOUT IT, TRUST ME DO YOUR RESEARCH, HE IS THE ONE !!

arrghh! This truly annoys me that black people would say ” I’m not going to vote for him cause he’s black.” That is the most ignorant statement that I’ve ever heard. We as a people have fought too hard and strive too far to spew this stupid statement. Forget that Obama is black! We didn’t think “oh! I’m not going to vote for Bush because he’s white.” Because there were no one else that was different to go against Bush; except for another white man.

All I’m asking is to embrace the difference that this election is transpiring!
This is great for Black, Asian, Latino, Middle Eastern, Native, and all other in between
to believe that there is going to be hope that maybe one day that their sons or daughters are going to become president due to one person’s ability to break the cycle of rinse and repeat.

Please research all candidates and figure out who is best for your personal causes.
Instead of being afraid of changes.

Also, who said a black man is not ready to lead a country?
We built this country on our backs, nursed white men/women when they were born, died for this country, fought for equality, broken down boundaries, riot to be heard,inspire people to live with our music, created trends to be followed, stood against violence and didnt take no shit,prayed, determined to be educate on the same level, and more!

We have done more for this country then the men who raped it.
Stop thinking in the slave mentality and think like our black forefathers who risked their lives to have us in a better place.
We need a change for this country for the better.
Dream like King.

Also to Ashely: Just because someone in your local government who is black did nothing that he has promise to uplift the city; why are you complaining on this board about it? You can go and send a letter to your local office or you can get you and your friends to rally against him and educate others about this person. Trust me.
Me and a few of my friends in my poli sci class wrote to our local city hall to ban smoking in public outside gatherings and the law passed. It is now illegal for anyone to smoke in the outside mall and if one does smoke then it’s a 500 dollar ticket.

I pray that we as black people wake up for a righteous cause and move!

Finally something meaning.(thanks Angel for J.) As I always say, everyones entitled to their own beliefs! Stop downing each other over words. Get info and educate yourselves! I know this selection itself has prompted me to wanna vote. Not because a black mans running nor a woman, but because I’m tired if being sick and tired!

@ Yusef X quit all that cock blocking! We get your point, you’re not a fan of Obama. But you talked about New Orleans…@
#100 I’m from New Orleans and I have no mud in my basement!Speak on what you know! I’m sure he’s reasons for putting it there is for job reasons! New Orleans has failed to come back recovered and it might help our city! If you gone continue with you Ron Paul parading I suggest you do it elsewheres cause you aren’t helping! that’s your Choice, don’t try SO Hard to convince others, we heard you!

J. Dakar -

Your piece on Barack Obama better be the best piece ever read ’cause you are embarrasingly late in reporting his win. EMBARRASING, EMBARRASING, EMBARRASING FOR AN URBAN BLOG TO BE SO LATE IN REPORTING THIS!

This is going to be a very interesting election.
All you people complaining and fussing, better have your asses at the polls come November. And yes I have voted before in 2 presidential elections, and a 2 state elections.
I will be voting for Obama. Not just b/c he is BLACK, but b/c he is intelligent, I respect his values and hopes for this country and b/c i’d love to see a BLACK man in the WHITE house.

#101 wow your words about Oprah is pretty harsh. She has influence in White America just look at who is in the audience at her shows. She offers education to young people to open the doors for themselves.

As far as knowing her place in a white man’s world she is a billionaire more ppl black or white wish they can be on her level. She came up through the struggle in the south and made a name for herself, what did you do?
Huckabee will NOT win and your slavery comment show just how ignorant you are.

Eating my words right now … Obama took Iowa?? WTF?? I guess America really is ready for a change … at any cost.

#121

I agree. I woke up early to get my comments in before I had to go to work and alas…no post!

I’m glad Obama won, but it wasn’t an overwehlming victory and Clinton and Edwards are very much still alive and well in this race. But I must admit it’s a good start and a helluva victory for a black man. While impressed with Obama’s win, I cannot help but be a bit scared at Huckabee’s overwhelming show of support from his fellow Republicans. This man blew Mitt “safe harbor” Romney right out the damn water with very little financial backing and if this caucus gives any indication on the primary next week, he’ll have an easy victory. Mitt had better hope his fellow New Englanders are feeling what he has to say, lol.

Many people care this very much. They are discussing this on the forum of interracialloves.com. Many people joined the discussion and debate there.

Barack Obama is definitely the new “black magic?” Highlight the link below for my take on the Iowa caucus and Barack Obama.

http://hamptonblu.blogspo...ory-with-win-at-2008.html

Thanks Concrete Loop!!!! I’m happy you guys are starting the new year off right! So many people need this info. I’m 22 and never new the difference!

J. Dakar—You are a great writer and thanks for simplifying a complicated process!

OBAMA IN ‘08!!!!

Love the info that you are shelling out! I am a political junkie but I love my gossip and fashion also. I like having the info all in one place. i toggle between CL and Huffingtonpost, CNN and FoxNews daily! See how much work I am getting done right…lol

Glad to have a new writer on board! Good looking out CL!

I just wanted to send my congrats to Obama for taking over Iowa last night. Time for a change America!!!!!!!!

Barack the Vote! =]

Excellent post. Thank you for taking the opportunity to use this medium to help more people become politically astute. This may be the most important election of our lifetime in that so many of our values and beliefs are on the public stage this time around.
I vote my conscience, regardless of party affiliation. What matters to me most right now is:
The economy(job market particularly and poverty levels)
Education (the future)
Healthcare Reform (I like the idea of social healthcare like Canada has)
Civil Rights
Stopping the war and bringing stability to the middle east without imposing our values on others

National Security is not big on my list of priorities at this point because I believe that relations with rival nations and religious sects could be made better with different leadership.(IMHO)

Thanks for the post.

To the person who wrote first:

OBAMA won last night! 9 points ahead of Hillary. Sleep on him like you been doing and he’ll be the next president!

OBAMA 08!

I’m a supporter of John Edwards b/c during the debates when they asked Hilary and Obama when they would bring the troops home they both said between 2011 to 2012. John Edwards was the only one that said he would bring them home immediately. I know that there are many variables, money laundering, and politics that determine when troops will be brought home but Edwards is the only one that I’ve heard so far that stand by immediate evacuation. This election will be very interesting neverthelesss. All I ask from the American people is to not vote necessarily for who is popular but instead vote for someone who u think will be effective at meeting your needs. May GOD be with us all

Thats right trailblazer

Thats why I support RON PAUL

Obama isnt going to end any wars

you must be crazy if you buy that.

Thanks for this info!

Yep! Yep! Obama won Iowa…

Just wanted to add my kudos to CL for adding a young brotha to drop some political commentary. I look forward to kickin it around and having some good, productive debates!

Thanks! For someone who grew tired of folks lookin at me like im stupid for asking what’s a primary/caucass and whats the purpose of each, this entry was right on time.

Truth is, I have never been remotely interested in politics until I saw that Barak had a real shot to win.

Thanks again!

I was just hearing about the Iowa Caucus on the radio and thinking I needed to learn more about politics. Thanks for sheading some light on the subject.

Thanx CL so much for explaining that stuff . . . I wanted to know more about the process.

Trailblazer,

you ever thought that the reason John Edwards stood by returning troops immediately is because he wanted to ’stand out’. He’s blowing smoke Trailblazer and bringing our troops home immediately may not be as realistic as he would have you believe.

Thanks so much for this post. I’m so glad we’ve got politics added to CL now as well. I have been such a fan of this website and have watched it grow from a gossip blog into one of the best (in my opinion) black entertainment websites. Great work CL Fam! Keep holding it down. If politics is not youf forte’, then scroll down and read from one of the many other sections offered…However, having the opportunity available on CL of educating and discussing with each other the current political climate in the country we are living in is probably the best post Christmas gift I’ve gotten! Kudos to CL and I cant wait to see what you bring next. I look forward to this new section! Well written, and keep them coming.

I am happy Obama won Iowia…. However I do not think America will have a black president right now. Maybe not even in the future… Who knows? I don’t know. All I remember in history is that AMERICA is a ” White mans land”. They own all the LAND and all the OIL…. Thats what counts in America, to all Americans ( Do u get my drift). However, I am not an racist individual, but i do believe in looking at reality, and taking it for what REALITY really is.
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don’t get me wrong, i [just like everyone else] have waited for this day for a candidate of color, or a FEMALE to run for office…

…but i hope everyone who plans on voting is doing their research. make sure that the person that you want in office in 2008 is the person who mirrors your concerns, beliefs and your “solutions”. don’t have your vote stop at COLOR or GENDER… look beyond the faces and make sure that the person that is elected is indeed the RIGHT CHOICE!!!

Happy New Year!!!