Chris Matthews remains clueless that support and opposition to Obama for the majority of Americans has nothing to do with the color of his skin. Opposition to Obama has much more to do with his policies and the controversial company he keeps. Listen to the advice he has for Obama:
MATTHEWS: You got to talk like a firebrand because if you‘re carrying their fight for them, they‘re going to like you. You know, a lot of white people root for black athletes because they‘re winning for the home team. People are quite willing to pick up black heroes, if they‘ll win for their side.
I believe that Chris is speaking more of himself than white people in general. Maybe I’m not the “typical white person”, but I would root for a black athlete because of their talents and skills. I’d also root for a white, hispanic, or any other race of person for the same reason. I’ll judge my politicians on a similar basis…their policies and ideals, not their skin color, charisma, or oratory skills. Is this stereotype that Matthews has uttered a view that many other liberal media types share, or does Chris just speak for himself? By the way, isn’t the “home team” America? Chris needs to get a clue.
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Is Chris
April 25, 2008 - 16:00 ET by Delsaspesking about Obama?
He's projecting again.
April 25, 2008 - 17:32 ET by dronetekChris is simply showing us all how HE thinks. He is projecting his views on the whole country and its starting to piss me off. It really boggles my mind that hes allowed to get up there and spout this crap every night.
he's nuts
April 25, 2008 - 16:06 ET by CatherwoodFor what it's worth, I really believe Mathews is losing his small mind. His perspective is so skewed by his liberalism, he doesn't make sense anymore.
Stephensen
April 25, 2008 - 16:07 ET by docbYou haven't got a clue....You sound like a closet racist..I come from Okla and your argument is exactly the way the farmers/folks around the coffee pot at the Bank cover their prejudice.
We do have a racial issue in this counrty that is bolstered by the "fear card' daily by a candidate and the media!
It is wonderful that we have begun a dialogue to address such lack of knowledge which supports the fear- anger- and bigotry.
Obama is going to be the
April 25, 2008 - 16:17 ET by nicksmith112Obama is going to be the Democratic candidate.
MILLIONS of white people have voted for him!
97% of black males voted for him.
Message from the looney liberal media. Ask NO questions. Vote for Obama or you are a RACIST!
I'm a refugee from the Democratic Party.
You haven't got a
April 25, 2008 - 18:21 ET by NewsbusterbrownYou haven't got a clue....You sound like a closet racist..
...and you sound like you're one to jump to conclusions. What did John say that makes you think he's a closet racist?
“There are no easy answers' but there are simple answers. We must have the courage to do what we know is morally right.” - Ronald Reagan (1964 Republican Convention)
I heard Chris say awhile
April 25, 2008 - 16:19 ET by bigtimerI heard Chris say awhile back on Morning Joe that he never had one black person in his class while going to school...he must have some leftist guilt somehow...let alone that fact he is plain mindless.
"Never murder your opponent when he is committing suicide." ~ W. Churchill
You know what BT
April 25, 2008 - 16:50 ET by DelsaChris grew up in an all white town in Philadelphia.
He is really loosing it over this election. He seems to love this Obama character.
His brother is a republican who ran against Lynn Swann for Governor.
I think he must have some kind of guilt or maybe he thinks a black dem as president says to the world, "See we are not racists"
go figure
Delsa... I knew about a
April 25, 2008 - 16:53 ET by bigtimerDelsa...
I knew about a brother being republican but I didn't know he ran against Lynn Swann....interesting though.
"Never murder your opponent when he is committing suicide." ~ W. Churchill
I think he does have some
April 25, 2008 - 17:57 ET by mjgI think he does have some kind of leftist guilt. Either that or he really is a clueless liberal.
Another example of the
April 25, 2008 - 16:29 ET by mattmAnother example of the racism inherent in the Liberal clique.
If it wasn't for racism
April 25, 2008 - 17:35 ET by kgIf it wasn't for racism liberals and Democrats would be out of business.
"Forget change, I want improvement!"
Foreskin for brains
April 25, 2008 - 16:49 ET by SickofLibsVery astute, Tweety, I agree! A lot of white people DO root for black athletes. If they didn't, they wouldn't be doing much rooting, right?
... and this imbecile believes his magnificent intellect is needed in Congress?
I am so sick of
April 25, 2008 - 18:00 ET by bigpapathese LIBTARDS thinking I'm racist because I'm white.
I spent 11 years in the Air Force working with such a diverse group of people I learned to judge the person not the race.
Idiots and assholes come in all shapes and colors... I do not judge by race,,, only actions.
I would so slap Chrissy if I ever met this POS...
Chris Matthews is going
April 26, 2008 - 00:25 ET by mostlymoderateChris Matthews is going crazy. The man is literally going crazy. All I can say is "wow".
WHITES UNDERESTIMATE THE COSTS OF BEING BLACK, STUDY FINDS
April 26, 2008 - 00:39 ET by SashaWHITES UNDERESTIMATE THE COSTS OF BEING BLACK, STUDY FINDS
http://www.izania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2294
Are governor Rendell's observations about conservative White voters the same held by other governors of industrial states? Many are beginning to ask.
http://pawatercooler.com/?p=3428
http://pawatercooler.com/?p=3427
http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/02/12/pa-gov-ed-rendell-some-white-voters-not-ready-to-elect-black-candidate/
The pastor at Clinton's former church calls Jeremiah Wright an 'outstanding leader'
http://www.onenewsnow.com/Election2008/Default.aspx?id=73809
Is Wright Right About Racism?
http://www.inthesetimes.com/article/3596/is_wright_right_about_racism/
Conservatives' Hate-Based Campaign Against Obama
http://www.prospect.org/cs/articles?article=conservatives_hate_based_campaign_against_obama
McCain's Hagee Problem (Where the major media interest here?) Hello?
http://www.talkleft.com/story/2008/2/29/85058/6284
Hate groups multiply online Internet makes recruiting, communication easier
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7069514/
Racism is a serious problem in America.
http://www.splcenter.org/intel/intelreport/article.jsp?sid=315
http://www.splcenter.org/center/petitions/standstrong/index.jsp?ondntsrc=MBQ080470ABH
http://www.splcenter.org/intel/map/hate.jsp
LAST MONTH MCCAIN WAS BRAGGING ABOUT THE FACT THAT HE DOES NOT NEED AND HASN"T HAD SECRET SERVICE PROTECTION. SAYS A LOT ABOUT HOW FAR OUR NATION HAS NOT GROWN SINCE 1964.
I haven't heard of Hillary, McCain or any Whites having this same problem from anyone Black. Why Obama? Death Threats Towards Barack Obama Have Surfaced on the Internet
http://bbsnews.net/article.php/20080302025112203
OBAMA '08!
Whoe easy there Sasha
April 26, 2008 - 00:42 ET by shawn228For your second post, please don't flood us with links. Quick question, how have white people supressed you in this day and age?
Ahhh...Sasha is a
April 26, 2008 - 00:48 ET by bigtimerAhhh...Sasha is a troll...wondered why she/he/it just sat there forever, getting all her/his/it's links ready and biding her/his/it's time.
Cute by half.
Michelle is that YOU?!
"Never murder your opponent when he is committing suicide." ~ W. Churchill
Amazing how Libs can talk race.
April 26, 2008 - 05:37 ET by Miket53Matthews is off base here. I'm a republican and want McCain(or some real conservative)...but all through this presidential run acknowledged that Obama was a great orator and could get people on his side with the concept of change. Like many as the year went on it was apparent he lacked experience, wanted to raise taxes, and was out to get big business. But never...never...haveI or anyone else said or thought he was a good candidate because he was black. That never entered into it. Of all people I know, and many support him, no one was going for him because he was black. That is why his downfall will be his associations and support of Ayers, Rev Wright, and other anti-american people combined with his policies. But the MSM has to stop painting everything in a racial issue directed at republicans with "racial attitudes".
Miket53 http://mtaricani.blogspot.com/
Niche Audience
April 26, 2008 - 15:00 ET by Jerry MackBOR has Megans law and bad judges, Dobbs has illegal immigration and shrinking middle class. The wanna be senator has people that believe anyone that does not vote for Obama is a racist.
Wonder if he believes that the people that voted for his brother and not Swann are racist?