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Watch out for the covert sophisticated racists like perhaps the author of this column and several others from the supposedly "liberal" or "modern" or "unbiased" sections of our society.
By repeating over and over that this is about a Black candidate and a Black presidency etc. they are stoking the flames of racism as surely and effectively as it can be done.
When Tiger Woods wins, we don't go repeating that a Black golfer is winning.
SO LET'S LOOK AT IT THE WAY IT IS - A DECENT, SMART PERSON WITH GOOD CREDENTIALS AND QUALITIES HAS WON THE NOMINATION. PERIOD.
Should he be the President? Let's look at what he stands for (the policies) versus his opponent and their competencies. If you are denouncing the candidate's race OR praising it, you are not different deep down.
There, someone had to point this out. Time for some honest self-evaluation and growth.
One clarification - I am not saying that Black people should not take pride in his achievement. I am talking about the supposedly enlightened people from the other race praising this / framing this as a racial achievement.
My comments would apply equally to the gender issue as well!
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