The liberals have already come up with their excuse for why Barack Obama might lose the election in November. It wouldn't be because of his inexperience, poor judgement, or far left political views. No, the real reason according to Slate's Jacob Weisberg is racism.
The proposition is put in the title of his article, "If Obama Loses," with his answer given in the subtitle, "Racism is the Only Reason McCain Might Beat Him."
And, of course, Obama's recent poll plunge can only be attributed to you-know-what:
What with the Bush legacy of reckless war and economic mismanagement, 2008 is a year that favors the generic Democratic candidate over the generic Republican one. Yet Barack Obama, with every natural and structural advantage in the presidential race, is running only neck-and-neck against John McCain, a sub-par Republican nominee with a list of liabilities longer than a Joe Biden monologue. Obama has built a crack political operation, raised record sums, and inspired millions with his eloquence and vision. McCain has struggled with a fractious campaign team, lacks clarity and discipline, and remains a stranger to charisma. Yet at the moment, the two of them appear to be tied. What gives?
If it makes you feel better, you can rationalize Obama's missing 10-point lead on the basis of Clintonite sulkiness, his slowness in responding to attacks, or the concern that Obama may be too handsome, brilliant, and cool to be elected. But let's be honest: If you break the numbers down, the reason Obama isn't ahead right now is that he trails badly among one group, older white voters. He does so for a simple reason: the color of his skin.
Weisberg then microanalyzes the polls and conjures up his inescapable conclusion with all the certainty of an alchemist giving us the formula for making gold:
Much evidence points to racial prejudice as a factor that could be large enough to cost Obama the election. That warning is written all over last month's CBS/New York Times poll, which is worth examining in detail if you want a quick grasp of white America's curious sense of racial grievance. In the poll, 26 percent of whites say they have been victims of discrimination. Twenty-seven percent say too much has been made of the problems facing black people. Twenty-four percent say the country isn't ready to elect a black president. Five percent of white voters acknowledge that they, personally, would not vote for a black candidate.
And what of the over 90% of the black voters who won't be voting for McCain? Weisberg doesn't say. Instead he presents the sunny paradise that awaits us if only we would be so enlightened as to vote for the Lightworker:
Many have discoursed on what an Obama victory could mean for America. We would finally be able to see our legacy of slavery, segregation, and racism in the rearview mirror. Our kids would grow up thinking of prejudice as a nonfactor in their lives. The rest of the world would embrace a less fearful and more open post-post-9/11 America.
This radiant prophecy contrasts sharply with his dire end of times vision of America should we reject our blessed Obama:
If Obama loses, our children will grow up thinking of equal opportunity as a myth. His defeat would say that when handed a perfect opportunity to put the worst part of our history behind us, we chose not to. In this event, the world's judgment will be severe and inescapable: The United States had its day but, in the end, couldn't put its own self-interest ahead of its crazy irrationality over race.
...To the rest of the world, a rejection of the promise he represents wouldn't just be an odd choice by the United States. It would be taken for what it would be: sign and symptom of a nation's historical decline.
And a rejection of the "promise he represents" will also mean endless chip-on-the-shoulder moral browbeatings by Weisberg and other liberals. His article is only a prelude of what we can expect.
—P.J. Gladnick is a freelance writer and creator of the DUmmie FUnnies blog.
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Boo hoo
August 23, 2008 - 14:50 ET by AgentAmericanAt least we know one thing...the libs know he's screwed.
Drill ANWAR
Racism
August 23, 2008 - 15:06 ET by rick007Here we go again. Liberals injscting the Race Card. They can't seem to get their heads out of their asses. Experience is what we need and Obama has none. Biden only has his moiuth to show for. After all the Liberals say we are headed in the wrong direction. Well for the last 50 years that has been dominated by Democrats steering the Ship of
State. So I guess one can say they are not capable doing so.
In the last 50 years what have they done to better the Blacks. Nothing they are still poor and down troden. So much for the Democratic leadership.
Economy is fine except when the Dems have control, Energy prices. Didn't we learn how they steered the nation with Carter?
High unemployment,gas lines and inflation at 12% or better. Their past record stinks and in the last 1 1/2 years they are about to do it again.
Drill in Saudi? There go jobs.
Buy drugs from Canada. There go jobs
Union wages. There go jobs.
Thats ok the Dems. will hire them into the Govt.
Yhey say screw you. We want to blame it on Bush so you have to suffer.
America is ready for a Black President but...
August 23, 2008 - 15:28 ET by TheBigMackDaddy... the mainstream news outlets in this country lack the professionalism, maturity and sophistication to cover an African-American presidential candidate. I live in Chicago and have seen this man fail his state senate district, fail my state and fail to put together any meaningful accomplishment in over 6 years of service. This senator of mine has always voted for high gas prices, higher taxes, less freedom but only when he shows up to vote which is not very often.
When Obama loses in November it will not be because "he does not look like the men on those dollar bills". No, not at all. It will be because he lacks their judgment, character, commitment to this country and, most importantly, it will be because he lacks their experience. As many people are aware, Obama plans to use the 45th anniversary of MLK's "I have a dream" speech to attack the content of another man's character.
“The way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to stop discriminating on the basis of race.” -- Chief Justice John Roberts
On the contrary.....
August 23, 2008 - 15:28 ET by AZTech2020They've got it backwards! If Obama WINS it will be because of racism. Black racism and White-guilt racism. No other way's it gonna happen.
I couldn't care less
August 23, 2008 - 15:44 ET by Dustin JolleyI couldn't care less for Mr. Weisberg's b.s. filled opinions, especially since this is the same moron who wrote an article on Slate.com attacking Mitt Romney called, "A Mormon in the White House? No Way."
The story is written and
August 23, 2008 - 15:47 ET by Chris NormanThe story is written and only the specifics need to be added on November 8th.
McNotObama '08
Don't Care Why!
August 23, 2008 - 16:04 ET by ChasvsI could care less why this SOB loses, as long as he loses! Hey Obama, we don't need your stinkin CHANGE!
This is about preparing the
August 23, 2008 - 16:13 ET by dscottThis is about preparing the field to keep the black vote on the Dem plantation. The premise being, a black president can't win and therefore only white Dems can represent their issues. It's a twofer for these racist elitist Dems, they keep the black vote and make sure they feel victimized and looking to them as their saviors. As long as Blacks continue to look at themselves as victims, they have no responsibility for securing a different future for themselves. Victims aren't responsible for their victimhood you know... to say otherwise would mean they would have to assimilate and lose their victimhood. This is why many successful educated Blacks become Repubs and those from the hood call them Oreo Cookies.
Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid, starving the poor one gallon of ethanol at a time. Fill your tank with E85 and cull a village.
Amazing
August 23, 2008 - 16:27 ET by doug1950They must know they are toast and are already preparing the excuses and the race card is already on the top of the deck, so play it now. Trouble is, everyone has already figured out Obama is a lightweight and his choice just proved it. But, hey, look at the field he had to pick from. Can't wait to hear the screams and gnashing of teeth from the Hillary stables.
I read the article at Slate
August 23, 2008 - 16:24 ET by lumpyand the majority of the posters took him to the woodshed.
Weisberg's analysis was so shallow and intellectualy dishonest that even Slate readers couldn't buy it.
The only thing I could figure was that Weisberg actually wants Obama to lose and thus decided to play the race card big time and also piss off a large bloc of voters by calling them racist. He has to know that Obama is positioning himself as post-racial and that this kind of counter-message isn't helpful.
Democrat escape clause
August 23, 2008 - 16:28 ET by DontFeedTheTrollsSo racism will be the Democrat escape clause should they lose this election. Goody. The Revs. Jackson and Sharpton have promised us some entertainment if that is the case. Instead of just offering us a better choice of candidate.
D
P.S. I still think there are enough bubbleheads, uncounted military votes and voter fraud, to get Obama elected. We'll see.
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It's so easy
August 23, 2008 - 16:58 ET by KC MulvilleIf only we had known it was this easy. Remember all those statistics about how the majority of black children are born without a father around? Elect Obama, and we don't have to worry about it anymore. Remember those statistics about a disproportionate number of blacks are in prison? Elect Obama, and we can stop worrying. All those stories about how blacks are in substandard schools, culturally deprived, exploited by lease holders? Elect Obama, and we can ignore all of it.
Of course, if we don't elect Obama, it means racism is permanent. If we do elect Obama, racism is gone forever.
This is the difference between liberalism and conservatism. Liberals want the symbolism, we want the substance. Whether Obama is elected or not, we want black fathers to stay home. Whether Obama is elected or not, we want good schools, for blacks, Latinos, and whoever else lives here. We want justice enforced fairly, whether the statistics come out equal or not. This isn't a Fernando Hideaway country, where to look good is more important than being good.
You know, Weisberg thinks he's confronting us about our racism. He thinks he's speaking truth to power. (Sheesh!) Instead, he's simply put on a journalistic dunce cap.
'Scuse me? "Equal
August 24, 2008 - 12:53 ET by soulpile'Scuse me? "Equal opportunity" does not mean, as liberals want, that african-americans who run for positions always win. Equal opportunity means that they can fail, too. What a concept!
Talk about racism - this whole article smacks of it.
" But let's be honest: If
August 23, 2008 - 17:53 ET by randy hayes" But let's be honest: If you break the numbers down, the reason Obama isn't ahead right now is that he trails badly among one group, older white voters. He does so for a simple reason: the color of his skin."
It will be a shame if the Republicans win again..
if anybody would know how to manipulate that inherent racism in southern democrats turned republicans, our good friend, Karl Rove can effectively help the McCain campain!
Anything to win an election. Republicans have efficiently done it twice in a row....why not again?
Nice to be Back!
Hi Randy.... Feel
August 23, 2008 - 18:05 ET by bigtimerHi Randy....
Feel something slipping do ya?
By the way...once again..it has nothing to do with race.... in fact did you knowhe is half white..we white folks could say the reverse is true now couldn't we.
The Chosen one, the anointed one, the empty suit sock-puppet is a total leftist...and dumber than a box of rocks...and people out in the real world are finally seeing him for what he is.
Simple as that...you may want to blame the gushing msm who put him where he is...and they are stuck with him too.
Biden isn't going to help Barrack America...the next POTUS as Obama calls him is going to hurt him in the end.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
""and dumber than a box of
August 23, 2008 - 19:04 ET by randy hayes""and dumber than a box of rocks...and people out in the real world are finally seeing him for what he is. "
the rest of the world already sees what Bush is for a long time!
hmmm, sounds like you are talking about our rocket scientist president!
and guess who is using Bush's brains now!
kinda like hand me down or used brains... too funny
and of course Fox never mentions this about Karl being advisor to McCain.
Big timer says,
"it has nothing to do with race, yet this site is mentioning it?"
Nice to be Back!
randy
August 23, 2008 - 19:11 ET by MrShythe rest of the world already sees what Bush is for a long time!
If you mean, the rest of the world sees Bush as a bad president, you can thank all the Bush/America-hating news outlets that feed this propaganda junk to them... CNN International (they dominate global news feeds), BBC, NY Times, and the like.
hmmm, sounds like you are talking about our rocket scientist president!
He's one of the great leaders of our time, and if you disagree, you are fooled by the media yourself.
and guess who is using Bush's brains now!
kinda like hand me down or used brains... too funny
and of course Fox never mentions this about Karl being advisor to McCain.
Whatever all of this blather means, my response: blather blather blather back at'cha.
* * * SOCKS THE CAT '08 * * *
For REAL Change
"If you mean, the rest of
August 23, 2008 - 19:51 ET by randy hayes"If you mean, the rest of the world sees Bush as a bad president, you can thank all the Bush/America-hating news outlets that feed this propaganda junk to them... CNN International (they dominate global news feeds), BBC, NY Times, and the like." They of course they tell the rest of the world the facts which we dont find out until years later... of course fox news and the right wing dominated news fail to even mention that Karl Rove is again using his dirty political style that help the neocons steal both elections!
He's one of the great leaders of our time, and if you disagree, you are fooled by the media yourself"
surely you jest about dubya being a great statesman?
Please don't make me laugh!
Newsflash to all you little
August 23, 2008 - 20:01 ET by bigtimerNewsflash to all you little leftists out there in the world....
President Bush isn't running again.
You keep being told that and you keep eating the pages.
Sure have missed you trollin' Randy.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
They (CNN, BBC, NYTimes)
August 23, 2008 - 20:08 ET by MrShyThey (CNN, BBC, NYTimes) of course tell the rest of the world the facts which we dont find out until years later...
"surely you jest about those outlets being great beacons of factual news?
Please don't make me laugh!"
And no, I don't jest at all regarding George W. Bush, and IMO you're on the wrong side of history, Randy. I'll lay my money on it. To use your words, you won't "find out until years later..." or maybe you never will, as you'll probably remain in denial of any good that Bush did, which is quite a lot.
* * * SOCKS THE CAT '08 * * *
For REAL Change
You cant even compare BBC to
August 23, 2008 - 20:20 ET by randy hayesYou cant even compare BBC to Fox...Fox is the biggest joke in the free world!
Get ready to laugh again
August 23, 2008 - 20:33 ET by Kirk HallGeorge W Bush has been and will continue to be a Great President. I do
love that you are getting worried though. How do you like it? See we
really do not care what you accuse Fox News (the best network ever), McCain supporters, or
even that magnificant bastard Karl Rove of doing because you have no
proof of any of it. And If you did, we still don't care. We are trying to stop a far left loony nut bag from being the next President and that is all there is to it.
You cant even compare BBC to
August 23, 2008 - 20:21 ET by randy hayesYou cant even compare BBC to Fox...Fox is the biggest joke in the free world!
You cant even compare BBC to
August 23, 2008 - 20:22 ET by randy hayesYou cant even compare BBC to Fox...Fox is the biggest joke in the free world!
randy
August 23, 2008 - 20:34 ET by MrShySay it one more time, and then I'll finally give in and agree.
BBC is a joke. CNN is a MAJOR joke, as is the NY Times. (I live in NY, so I know.) NBC/MSNBC is so far WAY BEYOND a joke.
Do you want me to provide you with the looooong list of names of anchors, commentators, "reporters" and "journalists", op-ed writers, and show hosts at these outlets that are complete left wing talking-point pushers? Actually, don't ask for the list because I won't bother with a kool-aid drinker like you clearly set in their ways.
Fox? Sure, it's a conservative-driven channel. As a basketball player once said, "whoop-dee-friggin-doo".
* * * SOCKS THE CAT '08 * * *
For REAL Change
BBC is a joke. CNN is a
August 24, 2008 - 03:06 ET by randy hayesBBC is a joke. CNN is a MAJOR joke, as is the NY Times. (I live in NY, so I know.) NBC/MSNBC is so far WAY BEYOND a joke.
Hmmm but you don’t consider Faux news and Rush jokes??
I am embarrassed about what other nations know about us that is suppressed by the right wing controlled media here…and we dont find out until years later
These stations have far more credibility overseas
BBC has a long history of distinguished journalism. Comparing it to fox or Beck is like comparing Lawrence Olivier to Cher (somehow she won an oscar)
… they can look at us with a little unbiased perspective that many of us brainwashed yanks severely lack!
You're talking through your
August 24, 2008 - 04:27 ET by Jack BauerYou're talking through your arse - as ususal.
al-beeb is an Institutionally Leftist organization full of socialists, trots and quasi-Marxists. It specializes in vile anti-Israeli propoganda, virulent ant-Americanism, and had a patronizing socialist Nanny State worldview.
As we speak it is having on-air orgasms over Senator Obama, whom it supports even more the the US networks, as if that was even possible.
Oh -- and it doesn't even operate within the free market, as the governmemt imposes a $300 a year TV TAX on any household which owns a TV. People who refuse to pay can and are sent to gaol.
The writer is
August 23, 2008 - 17:54 ET by Andrew H.The writer is wrong.
Liberalism is a convenient lie.
In this event, the
August 23, 2008 - 17:57 ET by MidAmericaIn this event, the world's judgment will be severe and inescapable: The United States had its day but, in the end, couldn't put its own self-interest ahead of its crazy irrationality over race.
He's got a point. Look at all the black persons that have been elected the leaders of countries in Europe, South America and Asia. Why there's a .... uhmmm.... I'll have to get back to you on this.
Obama will lose because he is unqualified
August 23, 2008 - 19:38 ET by PopularTechObama Supporter Cannot Name One Accomplishment (Video)
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He will also lose because
August 23, 2008 - 19:46 ET by Clear thinkerHe will also lose because of racism, which he is responsible for.
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Looks like a man-crush
August 23, 2008 - 19:54 ET by Nortonalec"Obama may be too handsome, brilliant, and cool to be elected." to me!
Nortonalec
Slate writer correct...
August 23, 2008 - 19:52 ET by Clear thinkerThere are quite a few Dems (enough to throw the election) that will never vote for a black man. Also, keep in mind that it's been Obama who keeps making race an issue. Nodody else is doing it, and I do mean nobody!
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Ageism
August 23, 2008 - 20:09 ET by nkviking75Yeah? Well if McCain loses, it'll be ageism! So there! :-p
When you put the clowns in charge, don't be surprised when a circus breaks out.
What a hack!
August 23, 2008 - 20:20 ET by Kirk HallYes, Jacob Weisberg, you are a hack. And 2nd, even if you are right about the racism BS, which you are not, but let's say you are, there is absoulutely NOTHING you can do about it.
Mark my words....
August 23, 2008 - 20:25 ET by KevpotWhen Obama loses the left will go hysterical. We are going to see riots in major cities that make the Rodney King riot look like childs play. Libs will be furious.
That's the most ridiculus
August 23, 2008 - 20:36 ET by mandrakeThat's the most ridiculus thing I've ever hear. White liberal elitist do not take to the streets and riot. They might get their BMW's damaged.
Wha?
August 23, 2008 - 20:38 ET by cest moiYo, Jake, bubby - din't ya get the memo from the Times?
We're takin' that race thingy off the table so's it don't impact bad on that Biden guy.
Get wise, pisher - racism is so 15 minutes ago!
Slate Writer Claims Racism Is Only Reason Obama Will Lose
August 23, 2008 - 21:24 ET by lgeubank"Slate Writer Claims Racism Is Only Reason Obama Will Lose"? Well, so does Obama. That's his whole message. He's the "post-racial" candidate, meaning, "You whites better vote for me or you're racist. I know I've already got all the home boys."
That's also the meaning of all his "projections" of racism on McCain: "Oh, did you notice he's black?" In other words, same message: vote for me or be racist!
Obama wants to browbeat and intimidate whites into voting for him. That's a big, large-hearted, hopey changey candidate?
Slate Writer is a Hack
August 23, 2008 - 21:43 ET by New Jersey ConservativeWhat does Jacob Weisberg say about the black vote? Pre-election polls show the black vote at 95% for Obama.
What did Jacob Weisberg write when Marylanders voted against Micheal Steele?
Five percent surely
August 24, 2008 - 08:32 ET by dscott"Five percent surely understates the reality. In the Pennsylvania primary, one in six white voters told exit pollsters race was a factor in his or her decision. Seventy-five percent of those people voted for Clinton. You can do the math: 12 percent of the Pennsylvania primary electorate acknowledged that it didn't vote for Barack Obama in part because he is African-American. And that's what Democrats in a Northeastern(ish) state admit openly. The responses in Ohio and even New Jersey were dispiritingly similar."
Talk about dissing Democrats for exercising free choice or disagreeing with the PC line. What he is really saying is Democrats are racist and therefore if Obama loses it will be their fault. Talk about a guilt trip.
Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid, starving the poor one gallon of ethanol at a time. Fill your tank with E85 and cull a village.
The Dems will lose because
August 23, 2008 - 23:01 ET by Eileen RightThe Dems will lose because there is no content to their character.
If (when) he loses...
August 24, 2008 - 08:22 ET by harqmanIt will be the racist dems that make them lose. Everyone knows that 99.9999999% of Repubs will not vote for the empty suit. So it will be the dems that just can't pull the lever for the guy that will lead to his loss. They may not vote for him for many reasons, to include race. But it will be the dems that do not vote for him that will tilt the scales. The liberal media just can not bring themselves to admit it will be their own party.
When he loses our children will not grow up thinking equal opportunity is a myth. They will grow up know that the idea that a man is judged by their character, rather then the color of their skin. This man has done nothing of any substance for this country. That is why he will lose. And it will be the dems that hand him the loss.
Fear of being labeled a
August 24, 2008 - 18:12 ET by NL207Fear of being labeled a racist is the only reason Obama does not trail in the polls. People are not going to tell a pollster they oppose Obama if someone knows who they are.
I still predict as I did several months ago, Obama will lose 65-35. He is just not an American and everybody knows it.