Former Cuban president Fidel Castro says “profound racism” in the United States will cost Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama votes in next month’s election.
He added that it’s “a miracle that the Democratic candidate hasn’t suffered the same luck as (assassinated leaders) Martin Luther King, Malcolm X and others who harbored dreams of equality and justice”. He insisted that millions of whites “cannot reconcile themselves to the idea that a black person … could occupy the White House, which is called just that: white.” Apparently, race does make a difference.
CLINTONS BOOST OBAMA & BIDEN
According to Hillary Clinton, “We have not seen more troubles at one time since World War Two,” and “probably no president will inherit more challenges that President Obama will, since Harry Truman had to take over from Franklin Roosevelt,” she said at a rally in Little Rock, Arkansas.
She and former President Bill Clinton stumped with Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden on Sunday in his hometown of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
This was the first joint rally the Clintons have done for the Obama-Biden ticket and the first time Bill Clinton has campaigned with either of them. Of Biden, he said:
“If you had a secret ballot of all the Republicans and Democrats in the Congress, and you asked them to put two or three names down of the people in the entire Congress who know the most about the economic, political and security challenges of America and the world, his name would be on every single secret ballot.”
He added, “If you ask yourself who has the best ideas, who’s got the best instincts, who’s got the best ability to understand these challenges, who’s got the best supporting cast, the answer is Barack Obama. And that’s why Hillary’s here, that’s why I’m here, that’s why you’re here.”
PALIN CLEARED
Sarah Palin has been “cleared of any legal wrongdoing, any hint of unethical activity” after dismissing a state official who refused to fire her ex-brother-in-law from the state police, she told Alaska reporters Saturday.
Palin had the authority to fire state police chief Walt Monegan, but the report by former Anchorage prosecutor Stephen Branchflower concluded that she abused her power as Alaska’s governor and violated state ethics law by trying to get her ex-brother-in-law Mike Wooten fired from the state police.
“Governor Palin knowingly permitted a situation to continue where impermissible pressure was placed on several subordinates in order to advance a personal agenda,” the report states.
I hope people wake up and vote Obama. 4 years of McLame and that bitch is a horrible thought. Obama on 11/4/08!!!!
Good to see the Clinton’s stumping for Obama!
Damn I can’t stand Palin….all the shit she does gets “swept under the rug”
wow at the palin thing and thats wrong to do that to obama
***I am sooooooo ready to vote Oct 20 starts early voting in Texas I am going
yeah right i hate her and i can’t wait till obama wins!!!!!
Fidel Castro is still alive?
This election is going to cast a big reflection in the mirror of America. We are truly going to see just how much RACE is a significant part of the way of life here in America. “Typos” on ballots? Come on. The OBVIOUS choice is Obama. Let’s see how many traditionally racist mofos change their stripes and do what’s right. I’m an optimist but I really don’t think America is ready for that CHANGE that we need. It would be a tragedy if they tried to pull another fast one on us again. Go out and vote people.
WELL THERE IS NO SURPRISE HERE THAT PALIN GOT OFF. NOW IF THER WERE MICHELLE OR OBAMA, THEY WOULD HAVE STUCK IT TO BOTH OF THEM WITH LITTLE TO NO HESITATION. HOWEVER, WE ALL KNOW THE REASONS BEHING THE “CLEARED” DECISION ON PALIN’S BEHALF. ALSO, I WISH PEOPLE WOULD STOP TALKING ABOUT ASSASINATIONS ETC DURING THIS PRESIDENTIAL TIME. AS WE ALL KNOW THERE ARE MANY SICK MINDS OUT THERE AND WE SHOULD NOT BE WELCOMING THE IDEA WHICH IS WHAT PEOPLE ARE DOING WHEN THEY REFER TO LEADERS AS MLK OR MALCOM X WITH OBAMA IN THE SUBJECT LINE!!! COME ON PEOPLE, WAKE UP!
OBAMA 08′
I’m praying that people can look past race and look at what’s really important in this election.
Even if the economy continues to crumble, there are still a number of people who will STILL not vote a non-white face, even if he/she has a better economic plan and policies.
So sad, we’ve made so much progress, but there are still people with the mindset as if we were still being segregated.
Four years of McCain and Palin would be unbearable.
Let’s just hope we get the change we need.
These last 8 years under the Bush adminstration have been nearly a decade of misery and disaster on all fronts, for this nation. Everything negative which other nations think of Americans, were embodied by Bush himself.
Have to say I agree with ol’ Fidel. Sad.
FIDEL CASTRO IS ONE HUNDRED PERCENT RIGHT. THE REASON WHY WHITE PEOPLE DON’T LIKE HIM IS THAT HE ALWAYS SPEAK THE TRUTH. I TOO CANNOT SEE A WHITE PERSON VOTING FOR A BLACK MAN, I DON’T THINK THEY CAN GET PAST THEIR RACISM, IT’S IN THEIR DNA.
I think it can. That is why Obama needs to sustain these big leads because when white people go in those booths with the curtains drawn ain’t no telling what those crackers will do. People want to talk about Obama getting assassinated. McCain and Palin isn’t safe either. God forbid if some like this does happen, black people would lay the blame on McCain and Palin, because they injected these thoughts in white racist minds.
About the damn Clintons – the biggest fair weather fans if I have ever seen one. Now that Obama is up by double digits percentage points and vitory seems evitable, now they are out shouting Obama from the mountain tops.
————Well Castro –I think he should address his own issues of race bias——————- in Cuba before focusing on the US. YES the US is inheritantly racist and—————- believes in continuing status quo but I believe that Obama transcends ———————race in this country like so few before him there are some who can be ———————–black and still appeal to whites as well as other races and at this time ——————–when our country to suffering an economic down turn we are looking less—————–at race and more at who can best serve us to lead us. And yes the racists of this country will remain racists but I do not believe that is the majority of America–at least I hope not—and if McCain wins they will be the most hurt because he doesnt give too ish about those below his economic line-best believe.
okay well instead of helping this stigma we need to make sure that we GET OUT and VOTE!!! and make sure everyone else around us votes as well.
I agree with the former President as well but continuously talking about it is not helping Barack AT ALL!!!! so let’s just kept hope alive and make sure we vote!!
Castro is just voicing what the rest of the world is thinking….i hope americans prove us wrong because unfortunately we are affected by the dumb decisions made by the intellectually-challenged president you have right now.
Palin was cleared of any illegal wrong doing becasue she did take the neccessary step to terminate the guy but she was found liable for violating the ethics act.
I am gonna have to agree with #16. As sad as it may be, this issue does still exist. However all we can do is strive for the changs. Everyone has something to say about this situation. What you CAN do is go vote! Vote for what the country needs. I know I am cause I don’t want Bush round 3.
Obama 08!!
ALL I KNOW IS FORGET THE BULLSHIT, OBAMA BETTER WHEN THIS RACE, CUZ YA’LL IF SOME CROOKED SHIT HAPPENS AND HE DOESN’T, ALL HELL IS GOING TO BREAK LOOSE ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, AND WON’T NOBODY BE ABLE TO STOP IT. LETS PRAY AND VOTE FOR OBAMA!!
i like how palin cleared herself despite the reports saying she abused her power. they need to charge her ass w/ something instead of just saying she did it.
don lemon barely wanted to discuss race in the election besides that quick interview he did w/ that black mccain supporter. if you think race doesn’t play a role in people’s lack of support for obama, you are sadly mistaken.
and i agree with castro’s comment, despite what lemon thinks.
What is really unfortunate America is that a WHITE man ran our country below the ground…We have lost sound relationships with other countries over this Bush character…bodies from a fictitious war are being shipped back to our soil as we read this blog….most of us can not buy a home to save our lives…however this bill that they just passed taxed our asses….Folks get out there and tell those racist buffoons to vote…They need to stop worrying about a man’s skin ..and worry about where their next meal is coming from…where there mortgage note is coming from or where they can buy the best camping tent due to their asses being homeless…This election is real ish America ! Real ish….This is not American idol! Make a difference and stop watching that damn idiot box while you’re at it!!!!!! Obama for life America!!!!!
lol@dukesman, you got that right
Racism is not going anywhere, anytime soon. When I volunteered to help register people the vote, I became more hopeful than I have this whole campaign. I saw people of all races, creeds, and age registering to vote. I saw so much overwhelming support for Obama and hopefully that support will turn into votes. I think a majority of people are willing to put race a side a look at the bigger picture. The biggest key is for each person to not get discouraged and actually vote. Pay attention to the ballot and make sure you are picking the particular candidate and party you are actually voting for. If you are not sure about something do not be afraid to ask questions, that’s why election officials are hired. Also remember that some states are really enforcing the NO PARAPHERNALIA within 10 feet of polling places this election. Best bet is to not where anything past being in your vehicle, vote, and put your paraphernalia back on once you get back to you car.
SEXY SARAH WASN’T CLEARED OF EVERYTHING…
****not surprise palin got off – i been hearing a few tv pastors make comments to vote
***with the bible in mind-that’s how bush got re elected – just because obama made
***the statement that it’s a woman choice to have an abortion if she’s rape by a
***stranger or family member some christians will hold that againist him and vote
***for mccain and they even made the statement that the bible says there will be
***wars – as christians we need to realize it’s better to have a president that doesn’t
***hide his values. mccain hids the rock behind his back. i pray that mccain don’t
***pull a bush and start acting all christ like to get the mega churches votes
Castro maybe Castro but the man speaks the truth!! Hopefully there are more enlightened young white, black Americans who can look past this BS and vote for the right person!!!!
OBAMA/BIDEN 08!
WAKE UP PEOPLE NOW IS TIME FOR A CHANGE
LIFE IS TO SHORT FOR ANOTHER 4-8 YEARS ARE NOT GIVING THE
AMERICAN PEOPLE WHAT IS NEEDED . THIS IS NOT A THIRD WORLD
COUNTRY,,,, WE HAVE THE POWER V.O.T.E FROM YOUR HEART
I am a diehard Obama supporter, but I have to agree with Castro….I just don’t think this country will vote a black man into the presidency. I know that most of the polls say Obama has a ‘slight lead’ over McCain, but truthfully, these polls are meaningless, what counts is what people do once they are inside that voting booth. Obama has my vote, but I have a sinking feeling that he won’t have enough votes on election day to win……no, I’m not a pessimist, just realistic. For Obama to have a ‘slight lead’ over McCain is very troubling, as McCain is not a formidable candidate and Obama should have significant high double digit lead….and why doesn’t he? Because there are a lot of white people who would never vote for him even if he found the cure to cancer, AIDS and world hunger
I agree @27 Castro maybe old and sinile but he is speaking the truth. He never backed down from past presidents and I actually believe we could have a better relationship with Cuba if Obama wins. I would love to visit my Cuban brothers and sisters.
Its so sad for you all to think that the clintons owe barack anything. They dont have to stump for him at all. Would you be saying the same thing about barack if hillary won? You would not and dont patronize them its really sad. Hillary will rise again!
The world is watching… waiting…. expect the unexpected if Obama does not get into office…. Bush has rec’d the security threats already much like Clinton did but as much as they wanted to blame and say Clinton knew they waited until Bush was officially elected …. but see the world leaders are tight with anything Bush sins of the past is what 9-11 was Bush leaves behind more sins then poppa Bush. So essentially we take our chances on one black man or another fatal disaster?
Sarah Palin cleared? Why? Until the election is over of course… someone paid a man that paid a man to keep quiet…. that’s how that goes..
Lol Castro will say what other politicians never would, and it’s typical about Palin. The rich and powerful seemingly bending the law to suit they’re own needs. Sounds like the republican way to me…
THE THIRD HEADLINE IS MISLEADING; SARAH PALIN WAS IN FACT FOUND TO HAVE ABUSED HER POWER BY PRESSURING THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSIONER TO FIRE HER EX-BROTHER-IN-LAW. THEREFORE SHE VIOLATED ETHICS LAW. HOWEVER, THE TERMINATION WAS NOT UNLAWFUL BECAUSE IT WAS WITHIN HER RIGHT AS GOVERNOR TO TERMINATE WHOMEVER SHE PLEASES.
I AM TIRED OF THIS SPIN AND BS! IF YOU CLAIM TO BE A “MAVERICK” AND A “WASHINGTON OUTSIDER”, THEN WHY ARE YOU DOING WHAT EVERY OTHER POLITICIAN DOES? SARAH PALIN IS CORRUPT, ENGAGES IN CRONYISM, AND IS COMPLETELY UNETHICAL. SHE WANTS TO EXPAND THE POWERS OF THE VP? YIKES!
UNFORTUNATELY FOR OBAMA, FIDEL IS CORRECT. THERE ARE MANY AMERICANS WHO WOULD NOT VOTE FOR HIM BECAUSE THEY ARE RACIST. THE REST OF THE WORLD LOVES OBAMA, BUT A LOT OF HIS FELLOW CITIZENS DO NOT. AMERICA IS THE ONLY INDUSTRIALIZED NATION THAT ENGAGES IN SUCH REGRESSIVE THINKNG AND QUITE FRANKLY I AM FED UP!
MCCAIN/PALIN 08
Wow yall listen to Fidel Castro. The last time I check people could even vote, protest or have trial by jury over there. Not to mention they have a race problem ten times what we got over here. There are plenty of black people in Cuba but you dont see them. But trust they there. Next time yall talk to Fidel yall make sure yall ask him when he is he going to start letting anybody vote
@GLO
No the CL for once is about a hand ful of places that got it right. She can not be charged or dismissed from Office because she did nothing wrong. It’s kind like Rev Wright. Obama did nothing wrong.
@Anartist
“Castro will say what other politicians never would” Fidel is not a politician. He formed a game took over and the stated “I’m incharge for the rest of my life anybody dont like it dying” Sorry cant take anything he thinks too serious
America is still the best thing going. Go to Cuba and try to say the things you guys say about bush, but put Fidel in there we’ ill see how long yall last.
ME BEING A BAHAMIAN N AS I SIT N WATCH HOW AMERICANS CUD JUS OPPOSE A BLACK MAN OF BEIN THE PRESIDENT OF THE US I AM JUS APPALLED…..AFTER WHAT BLACK AMERICANS WENT THRU OVER THE YEARS MEN LIKE MICHAEL DONALD AND ALL THE OTHER BLACKS THAT DIED BCUZ OF WHITE PPL’S INGNORANCE I JUS FEEL LIKE CRYN…CUZ THEY CNT C WAT A AMAZING MAN HE IS N HOW BIG THIS IS! EVERY1 AROUN THE WORLD IS ROOTIN FOR BARACK CUZ WE CUD C BUT ITS SAD THAT HIS OWN COUNTRY DOESNT C
Obama is going to win come 11/4/08 !
And he is going to have a great presidency !
***VOTE***
God, I pray Obama wins this election !
People kill me!!!!!!!!!!!!
FIRST, Palin said that she wasn’t guilty HERSELF. Hello??????? WTF!!!!! If I robbed a bank but didn’t want to get in trouble, I’d say I wasn’t guilty either!!!!!! She actually did violate her states’ ethics law: you can read more about it here:
http://www.jedreport.com/...to-learn-how-to-read.html
Verdict: SHE’S GUILTY!!!!!!!
SECOND, WHY, WHY, WHY are y’all listening to CASTRO???? Latin American countries have their racism too, just like the US and blacks in Cuba live in a racially hostile society just like blacks in the US. *SHAKING MY DAMN HEAD* at these comments about Obama not winning because of racism. Y’ALL need to STOP listening to the stupid corporate media who have a vested financial interest in making it seem like this race is closer than it is. You can read more about Obama “not winning” here: http://www.fivethirtyeight.com/
If you look on the left side, Obama’s projection to win is 94.9%. That means there’s an almost 95% chance Obama WILL WIN!!! SO IF EVERYONE VOTES (INCLUDING ALL THE WHITE PEOPLE WHO DO SUPPORT OBAMA AND WANT A CHANGE) it will be a landslide. LANDSLIDE!!!!
Please investigate for yourself and don’t believe everything you read… OBAMA ’08!
WOW!….THAT MAY HAVE BEEN THE FIRST THING FIDEL CASTRO SAID THAT I AGREE WITH….HE RAN A COMMUNIST COUNTRY FOR SO MANY YEARS AND EVEN HE CAN SMELL THE BULLSHIT…THATS ACTUALLY FUNNY WHEN U THINK ABOUT IT, NOT NECESSARILY “HA HA” FUNNY BUT LIKE “HHMM..INTERESTING” FUNNY…..OH AND BY THE WAY…DOES ANYBODY KNOW WHEN VOTER’S REGISTRATION CARDS SUPPOSE TO GO OUT CUZ IM GETTN HELLA WORRIED OVER HERE…..I HAVEN’T GOT MINE YET.
oh i 4got….OBAMA 08- INFINITY BITCHEZ!!….DEAL WID IT
Listen, I go someplace else for all of my campaign news becaue I like to read not aproblem with me….SHE SAYS SHE IS CLEARED….but she is not of abusing her power…she did not do anything illegally by firing Monegan, but she will have to deal with the State of Alaska for abuse charges…..you all spend your time watching videos so you really have no clue at all what is going on with Palin…this investigation has also opened doors for other probes…..this generation better get their priorities in order…SOMEONE WILL HAVE TO GET AND EDUCATION>>>>everyone will not be getting paid for shaking their butts….you have posted more than than for anything political SICK!!!!!!
Do you all KNOW who this man is…if so then why value his opinion????????
Of course he would say…why did not the look tell you what the other world leaders said from 23 other countries, it has been reported they are all in favor of Obama??????
This blog always gives limited info in regards to the political and many other celebs.
we’ve come so far and this close, and now ppl are listening to a man over 70 who dsnt run his country properly?? come on, fcuk palin/mccain!!! God is up above watching this world and he will fix it for us…politics is a popularity game. its like we’re voting for best dressed, or most likely to succeed. NOVEMBER 4TH 2008, THE REVOLUTION WILL BE TELEVISED!!!!
I totally agree with him – but I THINK we might be able to change that. But he is so right about White America is pathetic.
I totally agree with him – but I THINK we might be able to change that. But he is so right about White America is pathetic.
47 COMMENTS FOR POLITICS..821 FOR BEYONCE’S NEW VIDEO SMH
—– I HEART OBAMA -BIDEN ’08 . It’s about time the Clinton’s
—– repped for their parties Presidential Candidate I mean damn where have they———– been? Kinda embarassing when Fidel Castro calls out so called “super power” ——- on it’s BITCHASSY WAYS… Speak the truth shame the devil… Holla
@ 47..My point exactly..1 billion comments 4 beyonce shaking her ass and 47 for what truly matters??
they complain abt white america so much yet majority of black america is a disgrace. well i guess its mccain/palin 08.
senator Obama, it was fun while it lasted, may God continue 2 bless u and ur family!
LOL @ 47! 47 grown folks and 821 kids! Ha!
Anyway, I want Obama to win, but I really fear for him at the same time. The McCain/Failin rallies are getting way out of hand. If he gets elected, that doesn’t mean the hate will cease. It will only grow stronger. Some of the McCain voters are so idiotic! For the record JA, I said SOME NOT ALL, so that doesn’t include you. We know you have your reasons.
I can’t recall the woman’s name but she was right about there being a problem with Americans believing all Muslims are terrorists.
It’s a real shame that black people are voting for Obama simply because he’s a brotha. Let’s be real, what if he is tied to Al Quaida as reports have insisted? Will you be supporting him when NY or your own city is nuked by terrorist because of him? McCain and Pail are no better but at least terrorist aren’t tied to their past and they don’t have a former paster to make racists comments publicly about another race as Wright did. And don’t even get me started on that racist hate group called ACCORN. They’re dirty doings also tied to Obama (what isn’t?) will be the downfall of him.
You call whites racist but 99% of the comments on Concreet Loop are as racists as they get. Crackers, the devil, whites this and that. That’s all that coems out of your mouths on here. You wanna see who the real racists are then look in the mirror hypocrits.
@50
Who said they would vote for Obama because he is a bortha? Aren’t there plenty of whites that vote for McCain just because he’s white?
Yes there are some racist comments on here towards McCain, but aren’t there just as many hate comments toward Obama on other blogs? The only thing is the Obama hate is much worse than the McCain hate. I’m sure you can see that for yourself because it’s out in the open. So what you should do is tell the folks that make the racist comments toward Obama, the same thing you just told us. But you won’t will you?
Oh as far as what you said about Obama, you can go hear to read some facts about him: http://fightthesmears.com/
And if you go to this site and you don’t believe any of it, then you shouldn’t believe anything from the reports you heard either.
castro himself does not have a problem with black ppl though there might be race problems in his country. he has praised black ppl on many occasion, has highlighted the fact that many cubans have african heritage, and talks about how african traditions form the backbone of cuban traditions. yes his ppl have problems with race but he doesn’t. not only that, but as vilified as he is, we tend to forget that the US has done some horrible things in other countries too and has done horrible things in their own country in the past. the US actually institutionalized racism. castro has never done that. we’ve gone to other countries and supported dictators when it was beneficial too us (i.e. Papa Doc-the US didn’t like him at first but when he started getting closer to castro they tried to get on his good side- they even had the nerve to stop the ppl from overthrowing him which they kind of had the right to do since he was killing and torturing them. he was much worse than castro). at the end of the day, no country is perfect. they’ve all done some horrible things so just b/c he’s castro doesn’t mean he doesn’t have good views on certain issues. that is all
@ 47, 48, 49 – I said the samething, it’s sad… This election has divided our country beyond belief a big racial divide.. I really don’t know what will happen, all I know is I made my voice heard and voted 2 weeks ago..
First of all, this is not new! Everyone should know by now that some people are so stuck in their ways, that they will not vote for Obama solely based on the fact that he is not all white. NO, not all republicans are racist, but you can bet that some are! My question is: why can’t many whites get passed the fact that Obama is a white man as well as a black man? I mean, what is so wrong with the man saying that he is biracial?! I don’t see anything wrong with someone who is of mixed race, and who identifies that way. Is it the stupid one drop rule or what?! I think that Obama represents both races very well.
#52…not sure who you were responding to…but that was well put…
Also, black folx need to know that the Bradley Effect is real….
Im British and i was watching CH4 news its like BBC or CNN and there went to some Southern state and were asking some hillbillies who they were voting for i was so disheartened to hear how some Americans can be ignorant and racist and not think whats best for their country especially with the credit crunch and the economy having gone to the dogs one man and i quote said “I wont be voting for Obama because he’s Muslim??????? i just shook my head at the sheer ignorance ….one old lady said because he’s Black………..Sadly if most Americans feel like this i fear y’all are gonna have another Bush for 4 years and i feel sorry ……so i urge you all to please go and vote @ least you people have rights and wont be beaten or maimed and killed on who you vote on like we saw in the elections in Zimbabwe ………Sadly i as well as other British people although we support Obama Wholeheartdly it seems he’s just started the ball rolling for the future President of America to be a black man some day …..but why should it not be the present so please please VOTE OBAMA
@ 50
You might wanna read this article…it turns out that McCain was masturbating with the ACORN group too
http://www.politico.com/b..._hugs_McCain.html?showall
As for everyone bashing Fidel. The man has point. Unlike the promises both american candidates make, they may not get paid well but all those cubans are actually given job.
And Fidel isn’t the kind of dictator who takes the money from his people and spreads it around with his friends; he also lives a modest life like his people.
The united states is as guilty as cuba for violations to human rights as cuba…I suppose some forgot where they came from!
Obama yaallllll!! I can’t wait to vote.
Did anyone ever think that Palin would be found guilty? smh
#57….I am with you..I agree.
#58…I totally agree plus, I dont understand the ignorance/bashing about Fidel’s statement concerning President Obama…..the man isn’t lying, like I said earlier…the Bradley Effect is real and IT IS a miracle that President Obama hasn’t been killed. Also, ignorance about history is not cute. Stop bashing Fidel and realize that the U.S. has the most hated and messed up foreign policy in the world. Starting with the U.S. overthrow of Iran’s Prime Minister Moussadeq and the installation of the Shah of Iran in 1953….. we live in a big azz glass house…leave the stones alone.