Reply #49: Obama was stating the facts about himself-

[Bluerthanblue]

he DOES have a "funny name"- (he should know, he's the one who has lived with it all his life) and he DOESn't look like most other candidates- which is also true. He can't pretend he is someone other than who he is- and shouldn't have to. What he was saying to the crowd was that there are those who support McCain, who ARE instilling 'fear' and 'bigotry' and 'prejudice' into this campaign, and he is aware of it, but don't get distracted by that garbage, listen, look and judge Obama for who he is, what he believes, and how he wants to lead this nation.

That ain't 'playin' any kind of "card"- (as if racism is a game - or as if Obama or any other person of color has any real 'choice' to "play" who they are????)

McCain 'plays' the POW- he 'plays' the loyal, honor and duty bound person. He can't be accused of playing the "male" card, any more than Obama can be accused of playing the "race" card.

This whole issue is a tool used by those who are in positions of power to keep their power.

I call bullshit on the 'race card' meme.