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In reply to the discussion: Barack Obama and Treyvon Martin [View all]TBF
(32,056 posts)20. I would imagine it is in the back of his mind -
even though he has been very successful and probably hasn't experienced the level of racism some have (middle class, private school, Harvard etc...). We are all products of our upbringing and even if you strive to get away from it that kind of stuff lurks deep. I'm always aware that my family was blue collar no matter how much money I have now, and always aware of my female status (which as of late has been blasted to the forefront with the GOP's concerted attack on women).
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There have been times when I wanted him to play hardball - and not bend over backwards for Boehner.
ehrnst
Mar 2012
#4
Don't underestimate white mothers - my sister had this talk with her 3 black daughters. Because it
jwirr
Mar 2012
#49
I DO see him not wanting to perpetuate the "angry black man" perception in his
uponit7771
Mar 2012
#12
I prefer this man's approach to Barack's. It was more genuine, honest, and dignified.
leveymg
Mar 2012
#7
Absolutely, not even in Harlem, then. That points something out about the US political process
leveymg
Mar 2012
#40
The "liberal" New York media (when it was still really NY based and liberal) demonized the Muslims
leveymg
Mar 2012
#65
Agree. Without those pushing for radical change, there is no reason to accomodate reform.
leveymg
Mar 2012
#75
By law, a person has to give consent for their car to be searched unless they have a warrant.
FourScore
Mar 2012
#35
If you believe there was no trauma in Kenya under the British, you need to go back to school
leveymg
Mar 2012
#43
Mr. President is one of the greatest Presidents, possibly 2nd or 3rd in line despite rich crackers.
lonestarnot
Mar 2012
#32
While I appreciate you are giving the President the benefit of the doubt, this post bothers me.
Skinner
Mar 2012
#29
Finally a post with a clue aside from the LOL one which I had to agree with. n/t
vaberella
Mar 2012
#61
I also stated that these experiences, along with the symbolic "talk" have influenced him.(nt)
ehrnst
Mar 2012
#52
In all honesty I don't think Obama ever got the "talk." I know Black parents do this.
vaberella
Mar 2012
#60