Which one is favorable?

[Scott & Lai 12]

The US still isn't ready for non-fictional presidents (there have been fictional examples of each: Jeffrey Archer's "Florentyna Kane" and Tom Clancy's "Robbie Jackson") of any persuasion other than "white male"

I don't know about the U.S. as a whole, but speaking for myself (and those known to me), I'd have no problem whatsoever voting for a conservative/limited government/originalist candidate who happened to be either non-"white", female, or both. So far, though, the only candidates currently running whom I would consider voting for happen to be "white" males. I refuse to vote for a Liberal just so I can vote for someone other than a "white" male.

[Alex+R 0]

The US still isn't ready for non-fictional presidents (there have been fictional examples of each: Jeffrey Archer's "Florentyna Kane" and Tom Clancy's "Robbie Jackson") of any persuasion other than "white male"

I don't know about the U.S. as a whole, but speaking for myself (and those known to me), I'd have no problem whatsoever voting for a conservative/limited government/originalist candidate who happened to be either non-"white", female, or both. So far, though, the only candidates currently running whom I would consider voting for happen to be "white" males. I refuse to vote for a Liberal just so I can vote for someone other than a "white" male.

I love the "happened to be x" phrase. It says so much.

There's a reason most of the people who share that perspective are straight white Christian males.

[sparkofcreation 0]

The US still isn't ready for non-fictional presidents (there have been fictional examples of each: Jeffrey Archer's "Florentyna Kane" and Tom Clancy's "Robbie Jackson") of any persuasion other than "white male"

I don't know about the U.S. as a whole, but speaking for myself (and those known to me), I'd have no problem whatsoever voting for a conservative/limited government/originalist candidate who happened to be either non-"white", female, or both. So far, though, the only candidates currently running whom I would consider voting for happen to be "white" males. I refuse to vote for a Liberal just so I can vote for someone other than a "white" male.

I love the "happened to be x" phrase. It says so much.

There's a reason most of the people who share that perspective are straight white Christian males.

I don't see how. I'm neither Christian nor male, but I'll vote for a candidate I believe in whatever his/her race or skin color "happen to be." If it comes down to Barack Obama versus Sam Brownback, I'm voting for Obama. And if it were to come down to John Edwards versus Condoleezza Rice, I'm voting for Edwards. Are you saying that makes me sexist, racist and religionist, because I won't abandon my political beliefs to vote for a minority? Or does your reasoning only apply to conservatives who won't abandon theirs?

Edited April 5, 2007 by sparkofcreation

[mawilson 2,133]

I like Obama.

I like Obama too. Hell, he even writes poetry.

I just don't think he would make a good President. He's too young and naïve.

[Niels Bohr 72]

mawilson,

What do you expect from a Harvard Law Graduate?

[doc_cute 0]

Obama

if neither wins then my husband will do lol kidding he is no where near the elections

[Saddle Bronc 124]

Obama. I couldn't handle Clinton for 4 much less 8!!!

I presume you mean "ANOTHER 4"--as that termagant was already in the White House for 8 years.

[doc_cute 0]

i thought i will vote twice but it wasnt possible

so no cheating

[Niels Bohr 72]

Looks like this race will be close.

[Alex+R 0]

The US still isn't ready for non-fictional presidents (there have been fictional examples of each: Jeffrey Archer's "Florentyna Kane" and Tom Clancy's "Robbie Jackson") of any persuasion other than "white male"

I don't know about the U.S. as a whole, but speaking for myself (and those known to me), I'd have no problem whatsoever voting for a conservative/limited government/originalist candidate who happened to be either non-"white", female, or both. So far, though, the only candidates currently running whom I would consider voting for happen to be "white" males. I refuse to vote for a Liberal just so I can vote for someone other than a "white" male.

I love the "happened to be x" phrase. It says so much.

There's a reason most of the people who share that perspective are straight white Christian males.

I don't see how. I'm neither Christian nor male, but I'll vote for a candidate I believe in whatever his/her race or skin color "happen to be." If it comes down to Barack Obama versus Sam Brownback, I'm voting for Obama. And if it were to come down to John Edwards versus Condoleezza Rice, I'm voting for Edwards. Are you saying that makes me sexist, racist and religionist, because I won't abandon my political beliefs to vote for a minority? Or does your reasoning only apply to conservatives who won't abandon theirs?

Hehehe, this is not the first time you have misunderstood my post and then gotten really angry. I'm saying "happened to be" is a funny term. It always indicates something about the speaker. It's in the family of "some of my best friends are black"

[mawilson 2,133]

I am a white male, and I will probably vote for a white male, because a white male is

more likely to represent my interests better than anybody else.

[doodlebug 3]

I don't know why but whenever Clinton speaks I feel like I did something wrong...like my mom is lecturing me or something or like she's a principal laying down the law. Gives me the chills actually.

[Scott & Lai 12]

The US still isn't ready for non-fictional presidents (there have been fictional examples of each: Jeffrey Archer's "Florentyna Kane" and Tom Clancy's "Robbie Jackson") of any persuasion other than "white male"

I don't know about the U.S. as a whole, but speaking for myself (and those known to me), I'd have no problem whatsoever voting for a conservative/limited government/originalist candidate who happened to be either non-"white", female, or both. So far, though, the only candidates currently running whom I would consider voting for happen to be "white" males. I refuse to vote for a Liberal just so I can vote for someone other than a "white" male.

I love the "happened to be x" phrase. It says so much.

There's a reason most of the people who share that perspective are straight white Christian males.

So, tell me, just what is it that you think my use of that phrase says, hmmmm???

My point, whether you choose to accept it or not, is that I couldn't possibly care less what skin color a candidate has, nor which set of genitalia they have. My sole concern is whether their political views are in line with my own.

[mawilson 2,133]

My point, whether you choose to accept it or not, is that I couldn't possibly care less what skin color a candidate has, nor which set of genitalia they have. My sole concern is whether their political views are in line with my own.

Do you think that a Hispanic president would prioritise the interests of Hispanic Americans,

and an African American president - the interests of African Americans?

If the answer is 'yes', we should definitely care, otherwise - no.

[Niels Bohr 72]

Too bad a naturalized citizen cannot run for President. He/She, however, may run for Vice President.