Racism: "America will not elect two African Americans in a row"

[sheshe2]

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Of course the idea that we can be colorblind is a lie. Even though the whole concept of "race" is based on an unscientific illusion, we've all be conditioned our whole lives (both consciously and unconsciously) to "see" race.

Don't believe me? Then check out this conversation I had recently on Daily Kos in one of the endless discussions amongst liberals about who the Democratic presidential candidate will be in 2016. I mentioned that if Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick ran, I'd support him 100%. The immediate reply I got had nothing to do with his record or policies. Short and sweet, it was "America will not elect two African Americans in a row." End of story.

Now just imagine if that had been the reaction to John Adams exploring the possibility of running for president after George Washington..."America will not elect two white people in a row." Come on people! We had 43 white guys in succession before Barack Obama broke through. But now that we've given you black folks one, its time to go back to the default mode. We're SOOOO done with that "black thing." Never mind exploring the "content of their character." If one of the best candidates has black skin, ain't gonna happen.

I don't know if Gov. Patrick is going to run or not. All I'm saying is that if he did - he's got a helluva record to run on. To simply dismiss him because this country is still too steeped in racism to even consider two black presidents in a row is clearly an example of how far we still have to go to live out King's dream.

Gov. Deval Patrick's Speech at 2012 Democratic National Convention

http://immasmartypants.blogspot.com/2013/12/racism-america-will-not-elect-two.html

[gollygee]

1. Several years ago, I heard that the US wouldn't vote for an African American at all

Or at least that the country wasn't ready for that yet. And I heard it right here at DU.

And obviously people were wrong. We were ready to elect Obama, and we were ready to re-elect him as well.

[sheshe2]

2. Thanks so much for your reply, gollygee.

Glad we proved them wrong.

[Cha]

3. We'll support the best one for the job, she.. doesn't matter

what "color" they are. Jeeze.. people are people and the sooner bigoted racists get that through their heads the better it will be for them and in great part; the world!

Thanks for the Vid, she.. I actually haven't heard Gov Patrick's speech yet so I've bookmarked it.

smartypants

[sheshe2]

5. You will love that speech Cha!

Simply amazing!

Sad so many see color when the rest of us see people.

smartypants

Cha

[spanone]

4. we already did...!

[sheshe2]

6. Yes we did!

spanone

[spanone]

7. editing to 'we'...yes WE did.