John. Im glad you have empathy for people who were not given their due until long after the legislation had passed, but to presume that M. Obama share the same experience, and therefore should be vindicated is debatable to say the least. Blacks complain more than any other minority and they arent the only ones who suffered a variety of crimes and indignities. Women werent allowed to vote for a long time. irish people and Jews have been through the ringer. M. Obama is entitled to her opinion, but it was a stupid thing to say. Just like what J. Jackson said something stupid about Obama.

Im not voting for the other guy, because Obamas wife said something stupid. There are lots of reasons. Statements like those tell us about their state of mind. I would flip a coin between McCain and repealing the 22nd amendment and bringing back Clinton. At least I would have the congress back in a couple years. Its not a good choice. Anyone who thinks Obama will actually run the white house ( try congress) and will live to the end of his term is dreaming. Some idiot wants a race war, count on it. It wouldnt matter if it was Jc Watts or Colen Powell. If a black republican cant be elected (reference Clarence Thomas lynch mob) i dont think the country is ready. This isnt a referendum on a color blind society. Its a presidental race. We dont owe any race or religion a quota seat in the white house. I also dont want to see a NRA 5-4 turn into a 3-6 reversal when a liberal appoints two more gun haters to the bench.