obama

Hippie3 · 02-01-09, 11:22

i realize many will want
to post harshly critical rants against president obama
for the next 4 years.
BUT
fair warning-
stay away from racial BS .
if i get the slightest impression
that someone is even being subtly racist
with a cartoon or a remark
i will quash it like a bug.

Helliex · 02-01-09, 11:28

Nice. I think Obama is alright.... I just thought it would take more experience to be president. Like the other guy... uh forgot his name he had somewhat experience while Obama has none. But I could be wrong, its early in Obamas presidency to be making judgements already.

nodnarb1978 · 02-01-09, 11:28

Obama is only half black. It really doesn't matter anyway IMO. I wasn't happy about the election, but now since he is our president it is time to get behind him and support him. I hope things will turn around and he keeps the strong will he has shown.

wildburr · 02-01-09, 11:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by nodnarb1978

Obama is only half black. It really doesn't matter anyway IMO. I wasn't happy about the election, but now since he is our president it is time to get behind him and support him. I hope things will turn around and he keeps the strong will he has shown.

I feel the same way, I didnt vote for him, but will stand behind him because I am an American and he is our current leader. I dont care what color Half or not, he is a human being.

Hippie3 · 02-01-09, 11:35

being 'only half black'
is utterly irrelevant
to my point.

nodnarb1978 · 02-01-09, 11:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hippie3

being 'only half black'
is utterly irrelevant
to my point.

You are right. I was just stating that ignorant people have no room to talk about that. My appologies if I skewerd your point.

HookedonChronic · 02-01-09, 13:01

I'm from a newer generation and I don't see race as a major factor. But many people I know of all ages who voted for Obama did so based on race, they did it because of the historical aspect. I always ask them, "Isn't picking someone based on race just discrimination? So you picked an nominee that is more inexperienced than King George W. just so you could make history?" (Disclaimer: There are a lot of people who voted for Obama for other reasons.)

greenie · 02-01-09, 13:08

barack obama, as part of his stimulus plan, gave hollywood a $278 million dollar tax break to buy new cameras and such. Larry Flynt just may get a piece of this yet...

Hippie3 · 02-01-09, 13:09

we have had many inexperienced presidents,
really unless it's their 2nd term
they were all inexperienced when elected
to that office-
being a senator or a businessman , governor, whatever,
is not really 'experience'
for that job,
no more than watching a few fires
would make me
an 'experienced' fireman.

HookedonChronic · 02-01-09, 13:16

Your right, there is a lot of on the job training. It's really just advisers, lawyers, ect. that tell the bad presidents what to do. The good presidents think for themselves (not special intrests), and hopefully for the people of the United States.

Hippie3 · 02-01-09, 13:28

btw
for the record
i voted for mc-cain
based on his experience.
however
that too
is utterly irrelevant
to my point above.
irregardless of
for whom you voted
or why
our policies here
require the utmost sensitivity and tolerance,
any hint of race-based criticism of obama
will be grounds to delete a member's account here.

lysergic · 02-01-09, 13:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hippie3

btw
for the record
i voted for mc-cain
based on his experience.
however
that too
is utterly irrelevant
to my point above.
irregardless of for whom you voted
or why
our policies here
require the utmost sensitivity and tolerance,
any hint of race-based criticism of obama
will be grounds to delete a member's account here.

catdaddy · 02-01-09, 14:18

I too voted for McCain, because Ron Paul could not win.

My problem with President Obama is not his inexperience, color, or party affiliation.

It's his agenda, which I fear will spell the end of America as we know it in the worst case scenario, and at least a great loss of personal liberty for all of us at it's best.

Catdaddy

roc · 02-01-09, 14:45

I did not vote Obama... that's all.

Helliex · 02-01-09, 14:47

Hence, I have nothing against obama. Just take this into consideration, why would one vote for one that has yet none experience when the other has yet at least little experience? And it has been said above, to make history. Though Obama is president now, I support him as long as he does this "Change" the way he said it would be done.

mushroommaster7 · 02-01-09, 14:50

i also voted for mccain, although i do think maybe we're on the right track by focusing on the economy, i hope obama does a good job... being racist toward obama would be one thing in my opinion, but he is the president and deserves the respect...

i never did like how harshly some people bashed bush, sure him and his administration didn't always make the best decisions,

none the less he was our president

and the leader of our country shoudn't be talked about like that

Helliex · 02-01-09, 14:51

I agree with you 100% Mushroommaster

squizzlix · 02-01-09, 15:04

he has brought the world together,
he didn't get egged at inauguration,
and he got my vote,
plus he actually thinks about
whats coming out of his mouth,
i love the man!

new energy and foreign relations
are two of the most important
issues,
and i think he has good visions
for both.

nodnarb1978 · 02-01-09, 15:14

The world does have their eye on him. Did you notice that Israel got out of Gaza to not stress the relationship with Obama? Lets hope for the future and all of us need to aim for a positive direction, because there is a lot of bad ahead if things don't get straight soon.

duaut · 02-01-09, 15:46

It's not the person you respect, it's the office of President you respect. Two different things.
I did not agree or like the last 3 presidents or our current elected, but I do respect the office they hold.
Promise of change? I've heard that since Nixon and not once have any of the past President's kept their promise to change. It will be the same with this one. They are all puppets.

roc · 02-01-09, 15:56

Amen duaut!

wildburr · 02-01-09, 16:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by duaut

It's not the person you respect, it's the office of President you respect. Two different things.
I did not agree or like the last 3 presidents or our current elected, but I do respect the office they hold.
Promise of change? I've heard that since Nixon and not once have any of the past President's kept their promise to change. It will be the same with this one. They are all puppets.

Good point!

Ras Asad · 02-01-09, 17:51

hell yeah..
racism is bullshit.

and weak!!

lovedinplaster · 02-01-09, 21:56

Why not just have a racism sticky as opposed to an obama sticky.Sure he's black but i dont give a damn about anyones skin color. on the radio and for the past three weeks all i hear about his overcoming adversaty, because of his skin color. i think mainstream media has blown it out of proportion just like every other liberal issue.

Hippie3 · 02-01-09, 22:11

i don't buy that for one second,
i heard and saw hundreds of racists
before the election,
many more deny it in public.

obama will be a target
and i don't care to see
any cartoon caricatures
with big lips, nose, etc.
no jokes about cottonfields, fried chicken, watermelon-
who the fuck doesn't like fried chicken and watermelon ?
i love both
and ribs too
so i do not want to hear such stereotypes here.
my site, my policy.

ShroomGuerilla · 02-01-09, 22:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hippie3

i don't buy that for one second,
i heard and saw hundreds of racists
before the election,
many more deny it in public.

obama will be a target
and i don't care to see
any cartoon caricatures
with big lips, nose, etc.
no jokes about cottonfields, fried chicken, watermelon-
who the fuck doesn't like fried chicken and watermelon ?
i love both
and ribs too
so i do not want to hear such stereotypes here.
my site, my policy.

You are the man Hip.
Keeping all the stupid bullshit and ignorant people out of this site
Stereotypes and generalizations are the root the the social constructs that
superficially divide us.
Thank you for making this place a positive, welcoming, tolerant environment

lovedinplaster · 02-01-09, 22:54

i agree racism shouldnt exist. i just think the media is covering it way too much. All ive heard since he was elected is that he is black with rare coverage of his policies he's implementing.

Cornfield · 02-02-09, 00:37

Glad to see open minded people here who can put there differences aside for the good of everyone!

Ras Asad · 02-02-09, 00:57

Quote:

none the less he was our president

and the leader of our country shoudn't be talked about like that

i respectfully disagree.
completely.

Sidestreet Getaway · 02-14-09, 19:39

I second that, Ras.

At the same time, it's easy to spill over the lip of critical thought and into ad hominem attacks. I've been guilty of that one for about eight years. Gonna try to keep it in check from here on out.

HookedonChronic · 02-14-09, 21:39

Racist people reinforce negative stereotypes about themselves when they act racist. It just show how narrow minded they are. The world would be boring if we were all the same, I love to experience culture, even if my stomach doesn't handle it as well. "Can't we all just get a bong"

MycoChondria · 02-14-09, 21:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hippie3

i realize many will want
to post harshly critical rants against president obama
for the next 4 years.
BUT
fair warning-
stay away from racial BS .
if i get the slightest impression
that someone is even being subtly racist
with a cartoon or a remark
i will quash it like a bug.

Fair enough. Here's to the human race.

catdaddy · 02-15-09, 13:16

Since this thread has popped up again...

Just an observation.

When I and others made negative comments about the current admin's agenda, and here I give FAR more credit to others- like Pelosi and Reid-
people would sometimes say, "hey, give him a break! Let him DO something before you criticize him!"

Now that we've experienced the controversial nominations of tax cheats....

The LACK of transparency regarding the content of the "Stimulus Package"...

And the phenomenally fast way the House approved both the first draft and the revised one, with out any possibility that they might have actually READ the damn thing....

I don't seem to hear those voices much anymore, here or elsewhere.

Could it be that the bloom is off the rose?

Hippie3 · 02-17-09, 09:05

i doubt that-
it's just that
a few very vocal fools and tools
are trying to create a false impression
in an effort to smear obama-
no well-informed intelligent supporter nor critic
expected a quick-fix in his first month in office.
but that's how it's being played,
like it's some colossal failure
when many of his staff are still
un-packing boxes into empty offices.
pure politics
and as such
unacceptable here.

fungusfarmer · 02-17-09, 09:39

deleted

Hippie3 · 02-17-09, 09:43

what did i just say ?

Quote:

pure politics
and as such
unacceptable here. __________________

your post has been deleted.
take it elsewhere,
you are off-topic here.

OG Royal Grower · 03-27-09, 12:05

rant deleted.

Frank_Happy · 03-30-09, 16:52

irrelevant- deleted

Hippie3 · 03-30-09, 17:04

y'all are off-topic, and irrelevant as well, to the point of my thread.

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02-01-09, 11:22	#1 (permalink)
Hippie3 DUNG DEALER Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 43,277	obama i realize many will want to post harshly critical rants against president obama for the next 4 years. BUT fair warning- stay away from racial BS . if i get the slightest impression that someone is even being subtly racist with a cartoon or a remark i will quash it like a bug. __________________ visit dial-a-hippie .

02-01-09, 11:28	#3 (permalink)
nodnarb1978 Former master of my mind Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 586	Obama is only half black. It really doesn't matter anyway IMO. I wasn't happy about the election, but now since he is our president it is time to get behind him and support him. I hope things will turn around and he keeps the strong will he has shown. __________________ Well then..... Bring your mouth this way. I'll find it something it can say.

02-01-09, 11:35	#5 (permalink)
Hippie3 DUNG DEALER Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 43,277	being 'only half black' is utterly irrelevant to my point. __________________ visit dial-a-hippie .

02-01-09, 13:08	#8 (permalink)
greenie Pot Farmer Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,560	barack obama, as part of his stimulus plan, gave hollywood a $278 million dollar tax break to buy new cameras and such. Larry Flynt just may get a piece of this yet... __________________ I am not real. I am a computer program.

02-01-09, 11:28	#2 (permalink)
Helliex Mycophage Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 118	Nice. I think Obama is alright.... I just thought it would take more experience to be president. Like the other guy... uh forgot his name he had somewhat experience while Obama has none. But I could be wrong, its early in Obamas presidency to be making judgements already.

02-01-09, 13:01	#7 (permalink)
HookedonChronic Former Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 59	I'm from a newer generation and I don't see race as a major factor. But many people I know of all ages who voted for Obama did so based on race, they did it because of the historical aspect. I always ask them, "Isn't picking someone based on race just discrimination? So you picked an nominee that is more inexperienced than King George W. just so you could make history?" (Disclaimer: There are a lot of people who voted for Obama for other reasons.)

02-01-09, 13:09	#9 (permalink)
Hippie3 DUNG DEALER Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 43,277	we have had many inexperienced presidents, really unless it's their 2nd term they were all inexperienced when elected to that office- being a senator or a businessman , governor, whatever, is not really 'experience' for that job, no more than watching a few fires would make me an 'experienced' fireman. __________________ visit dial-a-hippie .

02-01-09, 13:16	#10 (permalink)
HookedonChronic Former Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 59	Your right, there is a lot of on the job training. It's really just advisers, lawyers, ect. that tell the bad presidents what to do. The good presidents think for themselves (not special intrests), and hopefully for the people of the United States.

02-01-09, 13:28	#11 (permalink)
Hippie3 DUNG DEALER Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 43,277	btw for the record i voted for mc-cain based on his experience. however that too is utterly irrelevant to my point above. irregardless of for whom you voted or why our policies here require the utmost sensitivity and tolerance, any hint of race-based criticism of obama will be grounds to delete a member's account here. __________________ visit dial-a-hippie .

02-01-09, 14:18	#13 (permalink)
catdaddy herding kittens Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,325	I too voted for McCain, because Ron Paul could not win. My problem with President Obama is not his inexperience, color, or party affiliation. It's his agenda, which I fear will spell the end of America as we know it in the worst case scenario, and at least a great loss of personal liberty for all of us at it's best. Catdaddy __________________ American history is full of heroes; men of great prowess and great renown... But only one Catdaddy.

02-01-09, 14:45	#14 (permalink)
roc Old Man Join Date: Mar 1970 Posts: 4,296	I did not vote Obama... that's all. __________________ ubuntu! Member of Native Geekaho Tribe. "Think for yourself and question authority"

02-01-09, 14:47	#15 (permalink)
Helliex Mycophage Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 118	Hence, I have nothing against obama. Just take this into consideration, why would one vote for one that has yet none experience when the other has yet at least little experience? And it has been said above, to make history. Though Obama is president now, I support him as long as he does this "Change" the way he said it would be done.

02-01-09, 14:50	#16 (permalink)
mushroommaster7 mycopsychologist Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 893	i also voted for mccain, although i do think maybe we're on the right track by focusing on the economy, i hope obama does a good job... being racist toward obama would be one thing in my opinion, but he is the president and deserves the respect... i never did like how harshly some people bashed bush, sure him and his administration didn't always make the best decisions, none the less he was our president and the leader of our country shoudn't be talked about like that __________________ Ginseng Some preparations have resulted in a headache, tremulousness, and manic-like symptoms (Anon, 1989).

02-01-09, 14:51	#17 (permalink)
Helliex Mycophage Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 118	I agree with you 100% Mushroommaster

02-01-09, 15:04	#18 (permalink)
squizzlix Mycophage Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 172	he has brought the world together, he didn't get egged at inauguration, and he got my vote, plus he actually thinks about whats coming out of his mouth, i love the man! new energy and foreign relations are two of the most important issues, and i think he has good visions for both.

02-01-09, 15:14	#19 (permalink)
nodnarb1978 Former master of my mind Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 586	The world does have their eye on him. Did you notice that Israel got out of Gaza to not stress the relationship with Obama? Lets hope for the future and all of us need to aim for a positive direction, because there is a lot of bad ahead if things don't get straight soon. __________________ Well then..... Bring your mouth this way. I'll find it something it can say.

02-01-09, 15:46	#20 (permalink)
duaut Octopus Sun Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 285	It's not the person you respect, it's the office of President you respect. Two different things. I did not agree or like the last 3 presidents or our current elected, but I do respect the office they hold. Promise of change? I've heard that since Nixon and not once have any of the past President's kept their promise to change. It will be the same with this one. They are all puppets. __________________ You see I have a millions of beautiful fractaline snake things in my head atm

02-01-09, 15:56	#21 (permalink)
roc Old Man Join Date: Mar 1970 Posts: 4,296	Amen duaut! __________________ ubuntu! Member of Native Geekaho Tribe. "Think for yourself and question authority"

02-01-09, 17:51	#23 (permalink)
Ras Asad omnigalactic Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3,651	hell yeah.. racism is bullshit. and weak!! __________________ "You are that vast thing that you see far, far off with great telescopes." ~ Alan Watts

02-01-09, 21:56	#24 (permalink)
lovedinplaster Mycophage Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 183	Why not just have a racism sticky as opposed to an obama sticky.Sure he's black but i dont give a damn about anyones skin color. on the radio and for the past three weeks all i hear about his overcoming adversaty, because of his skin color. i think mainstream media has blown it out of proportion just like every other liberal issue.

02-01-09, 22:11	#25 (permalink)
Hippie3 DUNG DEALER Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 43,277	i don't buy that for one second, i heard and saw hundreds of racists before the election, many more deny it in public. obama will be a target and i don't care to see any cartoon caricatures with big lips, nose, etc. no jokes about cottonfields, fried chicken, watermelon- who the fuck doesn't like fried chicken and watermelon ? i love both and ribs too so i do not want to hear such stereotypes here. my site, my policy. __________________ visit dial-a-hippie .

02-01-09, 22:54	#27 (permalink)
lovedinplaster Mycophage Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 183	i agree racism shouldnt exist. i just think the media is covering it way too much. All ive heard since he was elected is that he is black with rare coverage of his policies he's implementing.

02-14-09, 19:39	#30 (permalink)
Sidestreet Getaway Slaptastician Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,319	I second that, Ras. At the same time, it's easy to spill over the lip of critical thought and into ad hominem attacks. I've been guilty of that one for about eight years. Gonna try to keep it in check from here on out.

02-14-09, 21:39	#31 (permalink)
HookedonChronic Former Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 59	Racist people reinforce negative stereotypes about themselves when they act racist. It just show how narrow minded they are. The world would be boring if we were all the same, I love to experience culture, even if my stomach doesn't handle it as well. "Can't we all just get a bong"

02-15-09, 13:16	#33 (permalink)
catdaddy herding kittens Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,325	Since this thread has popped up again... Just an observation. When I and others made negative comments about the current admin's agenda, and here I give FAR more credit to others- like Pelosi and Reid- people would sometimes say, "hey, give him a break! Let him DO something before you criticize him!" Now that we've experienced the controversial nominations of tax cheats.... The LACK of transparency regarding the content of the "Stimulus Package"... And the phenomenally fast way the House approved both the first draft and the revised one, with out any possibility that they might have actually READ the damn thing.... I don't seem to hear those voices much anymore, here or elsewhere. Could it be that the bloom is off the rose? __________________ American history is full of heroes; men of great prowess and great renown... But only one Catdaddy.

02-17-09, 09:05	#34 (permalink)
Hippie3 DUNG DEALER Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 43,277	i doubt that- it's just that a few very vocal fools and tools are trying to create a false impression in an effort to smear obama- no well-informed intelligent supporter nor critic expected a quick-fix in his first month in office. but that's how it's being played, like it's some colossal failure when many of his staff are still un-packing boxes into empty offices. pure politics and as such unacceptable here. __________________ visit dial-a-hippie .

02-17-09, 09:39	#35 (permalink)
fungusfarmer Mycophage Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 103	deleted

03-27-09, 12:05	#37 (permalink)
OG Royal Grower Philosopher Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 107	rant deleted. __________________ “Only in quiet waters do things mirror themselves undistorted. Only in a quiet mind is adequate perception of the world.” Last edited by Hippie3; 03-30-09 at 17:03.

03-30-09, 16:52	#38 (permalink)
Frank_Happy (~Astral Astronaut~) Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 83	Obama's little bro. irrelevant- deleted __________________ "I feel like Earth's gravity is just here to pull us down." - Mudvayne

03-30-09, 17:04	#39 (permalink)
Hippie3 DUNG DEALER Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 43,277	y'all are off-topic, and irrelevant as well, to the point of my thread. __________________ visit dial-a-hippie .

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