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You are the one saying that you voted for him due to race, not us. And considering in your first post you had other reasons why but you won't say them cause Obama supporters think you are racist (which we say isn't all true, they only make up so much of the vote). My Puerto Rican father voted for Romney. And he is not rich either. Is he being racist?
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Perhaps you need to re-read my previous post, I said that no one here has said I'm racist except for some Obama supporters. If you're including yourself in that group of Obama supports then that's your problem. I have said that I voted for Romney based upon racial reasons and my other reasons do not matter.
BTW if your father voted for Romney for racial reasons then YES he was being racist.
For those of you that refuse to see the point is people that voted for Romney because Obama is black are no less racist than those that voted for Obama because he's perceived as black.Cry Havoc and let slip the marsupials of war!!!Comment
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Well then lets put it this way Tanasi... What of Romney's views or takes on the political/economical/religion system do you agree with to make him a president?Comment
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So... The reason you immediately jumped on the defensive and started arguing against a position that no one here had mentioned at all is because you're the racist, not us?Originally posted by Tanasi View Post
The fact that there are people out there who vote based on race (whether for or against) makes me feel nauseous. The fact that you can admit it as if it were a commonly-held belief is even worse.
Also, did you really just call the black population of America "negroes"?... Cause I don't know about the States, but around here, that's a pretty damn offensive term.Originally posted by Tanasi View Post
I'm not going to comment on this thread again. The fact that anyone votes because they're a damned racist is fucking disgusting and makes me want to blow up the whole goddamn planet.Last edited by the_std; 11-09-2012, 05:08 AM.Comment
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My dad is slightly of African American background. Doubt he voted for race. He could care less.
Again, you keep saying you are the racist. No one else is.
And at this point, if thats your reason why, whatever. Too late now. We are just curious (esp when you say you have other reasons why). We were trying to make friendly talk. This is not facebook where people can attack one another.Last edited by bex1218; 11-09-2012, 05:10 AM.Comment
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Ok, I am going to take what may be an unpopular stance, but I say what I think..and think what I say.
If you vote for Obama for either of the following reasons, I believe you are racist. 1) Because not voting for Obama is seen as being Racist. 2) Because he is black. If your only reason is either of the two above, you are racist. You are voting for somebody because of race. Heck, if either of the above entered into your thought process, even with other factors involved..you are still a racist. Voting for somebody because of a race is just as bad as voting against somebody because of a race. Voting for somebody because others might think you are a racist, is just as racist as if you voted against somebody because of race.
I am somewhere in the middle (or in my opinion) when it comes to politics. While I think people should be helped (if truly in need), I do not like big government either. I don't own a gun, but support peoples right to do so for instance. So there are some factors which make me not vote for certain people/laws/etc. Government should stay out of things like marriage, pro-choice/pro-life, etc. We also do not need a nanny state that tells people they can't drink soda or whatever.
However, on the same page I know things like roads, schooling, police, etc are needed and that some 'socialist' services are absolutely needed. Even before I needed them mind you. Having become disabled, some might think that colors my outlook..but I had the outlook long before I become disabled.
I believe church and state should definitely be separated. People should be able to marry any person able to give consent without the church (OR government) having any say in the matter. People have a right to be miserable (I KID, I KID!!!)Comment
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As a demographic, African-Americans tend to vote heavily Democratic, anyway.
I'm pretty sure that Obama would have had a large amount of support among black voters regardless of whether he was black himself or not.
I don't doubt that many African-Americans liked the idea of a black President, but unless it can be shown that they wouldn't have supported a white Democratic candidate with Obama's positions, I don't think that race was as decisive a factor in their voting patterns as some people apparently believe."Well, the good news is that no matter who wins, you all lose."Comment
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I'm still trying to wrap my head around this. Is your ultimate reasoning here essentially boil down to "It's okay if I'm racist because I think they're racist"?
Seriously? Christ.Comment
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Ah, yes. The classic "But they started it!" defense, ever-popular in pre-school playgroups everywhere.Originally posted by Gravekeeper View Post
Of course, the they here is "negros," which freaks me the fuck out. Who the hell still says "negro?"
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Racists. Obviously. I'm still trying to wrap my head around this whole thing. I know people think like that, I'm not naive, but to hear someone come out and be so blatant about it make me go O.oOriginally posted by Mr. Anubite View PostAh, yes. The classic "But they started it!" defense, ever-popular in pre-school playgroups everywhere.
Of course, the they here is "negros," which freaks me the fuck out. Who the hell still says "negro?"Comment
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Based on prior posts, I would say the evidence is against trolling.
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Very much in agreement on this. Tanasi - you're usually better able to make your points than this. Your posts here have come as a surprise.Originally posted by Andara Bledin View Post
RapscallionProud to be a W.A.N.K.E.R. - Womanless And No Kids - Exciting Rubbing!
Reclaiming words is fun!Comment
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Please, Tanasi, give us a straight answer.
We didn't ask "Are you racist?" Nobody said you were racist until you brought up how everyone says that Romney supporters are racist.
You said "my other reasons don't matter." Maybe, but you haven't actually GIVEN us any other reasons. We didn't say you were racist until you brought it up. Just give us a straight answer. What are the other reasons? You like his economic policies? You oppose Obamacare? You want us to be tougher on China and Iran? You agree on gay marriage and abortion? You want a Mormon president? A talking chipmunk said the world would end if Obama was elected?
Those are all reasons that, whether I agree with them or not, are certainly not 'Racist.' And they might lead to someone voting Romney!
So please, tell us. What IS there that you support? We asked 'why you voted for Romney' not 'Why are Obama supporters evil?'"Nam castum esse decet pium poetam
ipsum, versiculos nihil necessest"Comment
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Here I will even help with some reasons why one might vote for Romney. Simply because my sister..who IS an intelligent person, did vote for Romney. One reason is right now we have a 'lame duck' congress and senate. Republicans control one, Dems the other. In the past four years, Republicans have been very reluctant to work with Obama..mostly because he IS Obama..but a lot of it is also that he IS a Democrat. Things have ground to a halt, and nothing is getting done. So one can suggest a different candidate would be needed to break that gridlock, so voting against Obama is actually voting against the current gridlock. With the hope that the Democrats would be a bit more willing to play ball then the republicans have been in the last four years.
There, a decent argument for voting against Obama...
Note I still say Mytical for president in 2016..but hey..I'd really mess things up.
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