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Question: Is racism a factor in conservative opposition to President Obama?
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Ogre Mage
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« on: September 15, 2009, 11:10:38 PM »

Yes it is a factor.  Whatever the basis for ideological opposition, some of the opposition to President Obama is expressed in racist terms.  Frequently it is semi-veiled, such as this "birther" nonsense.  Occasionally it is blatant.
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« Reply #1 on: September 16, 2009, 04:27:55 AM »
« Edited: September 16, 2009, 04:30:32 AM by Ogre Mage »

AHHHHHH!!!!!!!!

Of course some of it is, but the vast majority of it is not.  The opposition is mean and nasty... but that's what happens when people get so damned polarized.

I'm tired of everybody pulling the race card every time someone disagrees with Obama.

Polarization is not an acceptable excuse for racist behavior.  I have seen a fair amount of it both with regards to Obama and Sonia Sotomayor.  It certainly was a clear reminder why I, as a minority, choose to not associate with the Republican Party. 

That said, I am not suggesting that opposition to Obama's policy plans equals racism.
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