KO! Prez Carter weighs in on racism against Obama. WOW! A bit more...

[babylonsister]

http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/09/15/2070242.aspx

Carter: Race plays role in Obama dislike
Posted: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 6:44 PM by Mark Murray


From NBC's Mark Murray


In an interview with NBC's Brian Williams, former Democratic President Jimmy Carter attributed much of the conservative opposition that President Obama is receiving to the issue of race.

"I think an overwhelming portion of the intensely demonstrated animosity toward President Barack Obama is based on the fact that he is a black man," Carter said. "I live in the South, and I've seen the South come a long way, and I've seen the rest of the country that share the South's attitude toward minority groups at that time, particularly African Americans."

Carter continued, "And that racism inclination still exists. And I think it's bubbled up to the surface because of the belief among many white people, not just in the South but around the country, that African-Americans are not qualified to lead this great country. It's an abominable circumstance, and it grieves me and concerns me very deeply."

[polichick]

1. Jimmy Carter, brave enough to tell the truth. k&r nt

[iconocrastic]

20. The OP brings race into everything

It's transparent to everyone.

I wonder whether it's not a projection.

But I don't care anymore.

[flpoljunkie]

21. I do disagree with Carter's assessment that 'many' white people think blacks not qualified to lead..

President Carter might want to walk that one back. I do agree with his initial statement--“I think an overwhelming portion of the intensely demonstrated animosity toward President Barack Obama is based on the fact that he is a black man,”

“I live in the South, and I’ve seen the South come a long way, and I’ve seen the rest of the country that share the South’s attitude toward minority groups at that time, particularly African Americans. “And that racism inclination still exists. And I think it’s bubbled up to the surface because of the belief among many white people, not just in the South but around the country, that African-Americans are not qualified to lead this great country. It’s an abominable circumstance, and it grieves me and concerns me very deeply.”

[BlueJazz]

2. President Carter knows what he's talking about. You don't and Won't change the South..

...in the area of racism in such a short time. 40 years from now...Maybe

[ChairmanAgnostic]

3. Boy did he hit that one right.

I can only imagine how the freeptards and birthers, the "Keep govmint out of my Medicare" morans will react. Not well, I suspect.

[babylonsister]

But their reaction will also tell the tale, I'm thinking. nt

[tledford]

13. One of his points is that it isn't limited to the South.

Is Idaho in the South? Is Michigan in the South? Is western Pennsylvania in the South? Is Ohio in the South? Is Wyoming in the South? Is South Dakota in the South? Is Alaska in the South?

[BlueJazz]

16. In my experience, northern racists can't hold a candle to the down-home...

...Southern Boys....and they're not as mean and crazy.

[CatWoman]

4. Keith talking about this now

[CakeGrrl]

5. Spot on, President Carter. Thank you for speaking out. n/t

[illy25]

6. im glad he has brought this up so bluntly

, Its about time someone did...Thanks Carter!:)

[goclark]

7. Eloquent as always nt

[Uncle Joe]

8. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread, babylonsister.

[Zoeisright]

9. Thank you, Mr. President.

For speaking out about this.

He's right. And more leaders need to address this issue.

[firedupdem]

10. Thank You President Carter! n/t

[OwnedByFerrets]

11. One of the most admirable and hororable people alive!

I am blessed to have grown up knowing of this man.

[Maccagirl]

12. Bless you, James Earl Carter, Jr.

Come on, Bill Clinton, speak the truth as well.

[mecherosegarden]

14. K&R N/T

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

15. Carter shining a bright light on southern racism that seeks to thwart Obama at every turn.

[NYC_SKP]

17. I think President Carter is being Too Kind: "Belief...that African-Americans are not qualified..."

IMHO, to 'them' it's not about being qualified, it's more about letting an African-American rise to such a high position and to have such authority.

Obama could be a genius, a decorated war hero, AND a Nobel prize winner, and they'd still choke on the idea of his being POTUS.

Racism doesn't come from a place of reason, it comes from a place of utter hatred.

:pariot:

[nc4bo]

18. Yes thank-you President Carter for not being afraid to speak the truth. K&R nt

[Jeff In Milwaukee]

19. Every time I despair about Southern Culture...

I remember that it managed to produce Jimmy Carter. And one of him is worth a busload of Newts.