This is about race! You know it is true. Don't try to deflect and go on with the usual conservative diatribe. This issue is foremost about race. Remember that when your next "issue" comes up too!

It is going to be about "RACE," as long as YOU keep it about.

No one is falling for the mask you wear, but YOU.

Gives us one plausible reason why the leader of our country cannot speak to school age children about studying, motivation and setting their own goals?

Ya, can't! Now STFU!

I think it's about race because no President has been treated with such disrespect from people or politicians. They question his harmless address to schools, call him liar while making a speech in the house chamber, bring guns in defiance to town halls, pass along racially insensative e-mails, call for the "Great White Hope," call him a socialist when he doesn't even fit the definition, question his birth certificate, have a minister pray that he die, and paint him as a demon for wanting to give health insurance to people who dying as we speak.

It's only thing to criticize his positions which is okay and American. It's another thing to attack the man. They were wrong to attack Bush personally and they are wrong to attack Obama personally because neither one of these men were sitting in a back room with "black magic" trying to destroy everything they came across.

They cannot handle the fact that Obama is a WHITE (Yes WHITE) WORTHLESS PRESIDENT!!! So THEY, not us! Play the Race Card! And it's really getting Old! I'm Italian, French, Cherokee, Irish and Dutch!
Who gives a SHI- T????? If I sucked at MY JOB I would get FIRED!
Clinton Sucked! And he's so WHITE he glows in the Dark! So I must be just an all around Racist of every color including MY OWN huh?? Couldn't possibly be that the Guy is a LOUSY excuse for a President, Oh No! He's 50% WHITE ONLY 14% BLACK! and 36% Indonesian!! But NOT one drop MORE than 14% BLACK blood runs through his veins so he's their Great White Dope (fake Black) President and they SCREAM Racism!!! Their so full of Pure hate that's ALL that drives them! Nothing actually Political! Just HATE!! Don't even know and don't want to know they elected a WHITE Man. And that he was raised with a Silver Spoon in his Mouth. I wonder if his skin had been white like the White Man he is?? What they would be SCREAMING?? And all they DO is post slanderous garbage not worth the Great Minds that have been on here for Over a year! Their out trying to do Damage control after last nights TOTAL waste of time SPEECH!! And they Don't know his Speech to the Schools was the least watched SHOW that day! Least watched Speech! Every time he opens his mouth he drops like a rock in the Polls!
This always gets them!! But it's a Fact!!!
“Quote” NewsMax..COM: In the traditionally weak, non-prime time slot at 5 p.m., Beck is now drawing more viewers than CNN and MSNBC “combined get in their prime time hours“. End Quote:
Going to sleep now in my WHITE CASTLE! Yeah right! My Cracker Box! But it's been home for 30 years! And I love living here FREE! For now anyway!!
I always know I can go to sleep when I see Truth and Wade on watch! Thanks Guys!!
Lyn

Excellent post, Pete7358!

Finally a voice of reason. Where have you been? Part of the problem is that these message boards are swamped with screaming lunitics some of whom post repeatedly making it look like their's is the only opinion.

Great post pete7358. I agree, this is not about race it is about the large quanity of Americans that oppose the current administrations policies. Many people are beginning to become concerned about the path they are starting us down as a country and what it will mean to our childrens futures. The same children he is speaking to tomorrow morning.

great post!!! i am tired of people using racism as a crutch

The government has been "involved with health care for a very long time. Ever hear of medicare/caid? S.S. to an certain degree is about health care also, helps people pay for food, medicine and housing, all directly related to health. Unless you plan to never use any of the above your argument is utter nonsense.

For all the people that are making comments about government taking over health care, do you all have a solution to the many people with pre-existing conditions who can not get health insurance because of their medical diagnosis. Can you all come up with a solution to the outrageous premiums people are paying monthly? Paying $400 to $1200 for health insurance a month is too much when there are other bills slamming you in the face all at the same time. Does this hit home with anyone? Do you have all the answers? If you can not be a part of the solution,do not be a part of the problem. People are doing all this slamming against President Obama, but they can not tell you how to solve the problem.

While your comments may be sincere & pure, which I believe they are, 85 to 90% of the opposition aren't. Race is definitely a factor. There's understanding in opposing policy here or there, but to oppose EVERYTHING that he do; it's a bit ridiculous. Can you truthfully and honestly say that EVERY SINGLE THING the president does needs to be opposed or is wrong. Whatever happened to giving honor to where honor is due. The bible even said, give to Caesar what is his and to the Lord what is his. Why don't we just respect him; we don't have to agree with him, just show him respect. Some people give me the impression that if the President of the United States (POTUS) made a home visit, then they would not welcome him into his home. For instance, this speech...what was wrong with it? In your opinion was it better, worse, or the same than the other two presidents listed in this article- Regan and H.W. Bush? How do those two speeches compare to our current President? People opposed this speech...why? Can you honestly say that it was because of policy...when there was absolutely NO POLICY given...or in your case "politics"?

I am African-American and I haven't agreed with every, single thing President Obama has said or done, but if a person has a mind of his/her own, then I would say that each and every one of us will disagree, at least once, with whomever...if not, then we're robots, who don't have feelings/emotions, and we're programmed to do all that we do. We all know this isn't the case. (And if a person says that they can or have agreed with EVERYTHING someone has said or done, then I would call them a liar.) I do think he has done one heck of a job, thus far. For crying out loud, he's only been in office for 7 months. This is an uphill struggle that he and his administration has been handed. If there had been another person in office, let's say Hillary Clinton or John McCain, this backlash would NOT be happening- every move they make, every breath they take hatred, criticism, and negativity. We, as Americans, need to realize that HE is OUR president for the next 4 years, so either this can be the worse time of our life or the best time. Which will you and the opposition choose- I've already made up in my mind that I'm going to enjoy this moment.

I didn't want to go here, but since I rarely respond on these blogs, I will certainly drop this one. What's the problem with this health care reform? The opposition has totally blinded the minds of the people (yes, blinded NOT opened or enlightened). What's wrong with having an option? For instance what if you went into car lot and you wanted to trade in your vehicle for an upgrade or a brand new one, but the dealer only had 1 model/type available. Hmm...you don't have many/any choices do you? You either keep the car you drove in with or you pick the ONLY one that's available. Hmm...maybe you would be a bit upset, because you couldn't choose which car you wanted, because there was only 1 available.

Now, with this health care reform/debate, this is what it's boiling down to. As it stands there's only 1 option...the private insurer, and as it has been stated many times, if you can't afford it, then you're not getting it. If you're unemployed, then you can get it. If you have a pre-existing condition (which, simply, means you may be prone to getting ill and having to visit the clinic, hospital, doctor, etc, which, in return, will cause your insurer to pay, pay, and pay for your expenses), then you can be discriminated against and not receive care. I've just given you the basics of the problem with health care...it's broken. All of these are driving up the costs for us and our families, because there's no cap on what they (the insurance companies) can and can't do. Do you want to be able to see a doctor and get treated...well, get ready to pay me a bundle of $$. There's no ceiling.

What the reform, that our President is proposing with the government "option", which essentially will stifle the outrageous and ceiling-less costs that the insurance companies are charging for health insurance. It will allow for all Americans to have an option at health-care. I, currently, have Aetna, and I'm satisfied with it, but if I want to "trade" it in for another "model" or an "upgrade" (like in the example given), I have an "option", which will be the government-backed plan. If you're not working and having money taken out of your gross pay for insurance, then how will you afford to pay for the rising medical costs, unless you're filthy rich or wealthy? Well, the answer is you CAN'T. So, it's ONLY AN OPTION. The President isn't forcing ANYONE to get into the gov't-backed plan...for he's said EVERY SINGLE TIME that if you like your plan, then you can keep it. The plan isn't, necessarily, for those who are satisfied and have "options" on their own by their employment (like myself) or financial status to purchase their own type of insurance/pay for their medical bills, but for those who DON'T have any option. This, in return, IS THEIR OPTION...and it's ONLY one.

I respect your opinion, and I hope you expect mine. Although, we would like for race to not be an issue, it is. We do have a black/African-American president, but that doesn't mean that racism has been eradicated; it only means that the majority is taking positive steps to bring this world and country to where it needs to be. We've come a long ways, but we still have a long ways to go. As far as the Obama supporters are concerned...YES, he still has his strong support base...each and every one that voted him into office. Just like we quietly and peaceful voted him into office, and clearly dominated the opposition, is how we're still making strides and moves to support him. Dr. King taught us all during the civil rights movement in the 50s and 60s that non-violence was the key. We don't need to be on TV yelling, cursing, holding signs, bringing guns, inciting riots...that's not the way it's supposed to go. A wise man once said, "Don't argue with fools, because people from a distance can't tell who is who." The bigger man will sit down and the table and work these things out like adults showed...peaceful and respectful.

My regards...

Are there those who object to a black man in office? Of course. There will most likely always be small fringe groups who have some sort of prejudice. They would object to a woman, a gay, hispanic, martian....you name it, there are haters out there. But to say that because an ever growing number of Americans object to Obama MUST be racism because nothing else comes to mind is itself racist, as well as narrow minded and insulting. Obama ran toward the center in his bid for the White House. Since his inaguration, he has surrounded himself with tax dodgers, communists, community organizers, people who have shown hatred for this country in the past and in the present. They are far to the left, with a nod to socialism and progressivism. A man who surrounds himself with advisors who are outside the mainstream is rightfully branded with the same reputation. He has made moves to control the banking industry with threats ("I am the only thing standing between you and the pitchforks."), he made serious errors in judgement in handling the Gates affair, he has been in bed with the unions in forging the auto industry deals, and is pushing this ill-advised, over intrusive and under-paid for healthcare reform. If these aren't enough reasons, I'm fairly confident others can give an even longer laundry list. The fact is, more and more Americans do not trust this president. They don't trust his word, they don't trust his motives, and they don't trust his advisors. A whole bunch of goodwill has been squandered in eight short months. Imagine what 2 years will bring. As for the racsim.....it just doesn't play anymore.

Wow, that's unnecessarily hateful.
I'm sorry you feel that way. I just feel that the founding fathers of our great country would not want the federal government to be so intrusive into people's lives. Do you really believe Bill Gates, Donald Trump, etc. should be required to receive medicare? I believe that's the way it's set up now.

If you don't want the government involved in healthcare at all, you would be happy if they abolished Medicare and Medicaid. Those are GOVERNMENT RUN PROGRAMS. Think before you speak.

Thank you, Christy and Nate, for your advice.