Comments on: From the Horse’s Mouth http://www.afrobella.com/2007/02/09/from-the-horses-mouth/ Natural Hair, Beauty, Fashion and Makeup Blog Fri, 24 May 2013 03:42:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: medon12 http://www.afrobella.com/2007/02/09/from-the-horses-mouth/#comment-265989 medon12 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:07:49 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=167#comment-265989 izvrascheniya s molokom

]]> By: mistresscorpio http://www.afrobella.com/2007/02/09/from-the-horses-mouth/#comment-6973 mistresscorpio Wed, 14 Feb 2007 04:31:43 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=167#comment-6973 I am rooting for Obama to win the Democratic nomination. What some are calling “experience” in a politician, I call “baggage.” He’s already laid out his past, his present is promising and he’s laid out his plan for the future. In all my years, I have never put my hope into any politician… until now.

It saddens me that this is the first viable black candidate to have a shot at the presidency… and our community is divided on whether Obama is “black enough.”

]]> By: mochachoc http://www.afrobella.com/2007/02/09/from-the-horses-mouth/#comment-6915 mochachoc Tue, 13 Feb 2007 13:40:45 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=167#comment-6915 As I’m British I only get snippets of information about this new candidate. I do hope that the American people remember that their leader is by proxy the leader of the world. We want a leader of courage, diplomacy, intelligence, integrity and a sense that they know they are responsible to a community – a world community. no more gun ho he men in the white house please. be bold and vote for leaders that can set a new paradigm. I cannot believe that this mans race should be such a huge factor. it is time we understood that anyone with the right credentials can be leader.

]]> By: Nikita http://www.afrobella.com/2007/02/09/from-the-horses-mouth/#comment-6858 Nikita Mon, 12 Feb 2007 21:39:25 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=167#comment-6858 To me, the question of experience is a serious one, but frankly I am more concerned about a plan of action and a plan that it is actually feasible. I want the right president, not necessarily a black one. Non- experienced folks have led black folks out of some horrid conditons with good, solid, workable plans so that is not as much of a concern to me. He is running for the president of the country. To do so he felt it was necessary to take his decision public in a historical place. It was a great strategy to take his decision to the public at large at a historical site since he will be a president representing all of us fairly. That is supposedly the real goal of the president, though in the last few years that has been lacking. I wish him the very best, and I want to hear his platform and his plans. I hold judgment until I hear that. If he is not ready in 2008, in 2012 he should be revvin’ to go. To be honest, I am proud of him. We of African descent would be wise to not try to pigeonhold anyone running for a public office and listen carefully to what they are saying, not voting blindly based on pride and race alone. With that said, again, I am most certainly proud of him.

]]> By: BlackHoney http://www.afrobella.com/2007/02/09/from-the-horses-mouth/#comment-6836 BlackHoney Mon, 12 Feb 2007 17:10:07 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=167#comment-6836 After watching the interview, I’m still not sure if I’m going to vote for him. I know he was attempting to invoke Abe by going to Springfield to announce his candidacy and present himself as a candidate for all Americans. I think that act kind of reinforces the fears and concerns of a number of Black people. While he announced his candidacy in IL, The State of the Black Union was taking place in Virginia. I’m not saying he should have announced his intentions at that conference but his decision not to attend (he is the most visible black member of Congress) gives me pause.

That being said, I don’t doubt that Obama has a vision for the future of the US and has charisma comparable to our friend Bill but experience matters.

Of all the Democratic candidates, in my opinion, Bill Richardson, probably most qualifed and capable of being president. He was a UN ambassador (foreign policy experience), Cabinet member (dosmetic policy experience) and the governor of New Mexico.

Just my two cents.

]]> By: Melanie http://www.afrobella.com/2007/02/09/from-the-horses-mouth/#comment-6815 Melanie Mon, 12 Feb 2007 15:07:00 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=167#comment-6815 I understand that people like to bring up the experience factor when talking about Barack Obama, and I have two words for that: Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln had little if no experience when he became the President and look how he handle the Civil War. There was no time more trying for this country than that of the Civil War.

I believe Obama should be given a chance. I am tired of the same ole politicians who make the same promises and never deliver. I say enough with these career politicians. Our government is supposed to be a government that is for the people by the people. Not for whatever special interest group that helped you to get elected.

I believe the brother should be given a chance. We should hear him out and see what he is talking about. I believe he has some leverage because unlike the other candidates running, he did not vote for the war. I really don’t think people can criticize a war that they voted for i.e. Hillary Clinton and John Edwards. As senators they had a responsiblity to the American people and when it was time for them to uphold their end of the bargain they dropped the ball. So I truly believe that Barack should be given a chance not because he is a black man because he is the right person for the job.

]]> By: kinkygirl http://www.afrobella.com/2007/02/09/from-the-horses-mouth/#comment-6755 kinkygirl Sun, 11 Feb 2007 23:54:36 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=167#comment-6755 i love afrobella!!!

]]> By: cassandra http://www.afrobella.com/2007/02/09/from-the-horses-mouth/#comment-6742 cassandra Sun, 11 Feb 2007 21:18:32 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=167#comment-6742 bygbaby, I’m with you and just as tired of the very shallow discussions of race that Obama’s presence in the race seems to have started.

It will be interesting to watch him run, I think that the Dems have a particularly strong field this year and just need to watch their ps and qs. Personally, I would rather see Al Gore (the Inconvienent Truth version of Gore) run. I’ve seen him a few times in the past year, and this country needs his experience to dig ourselves out of this mess created by the repubs. But I don’t think that he will run, so I am in watch and see mode. Am definitely NOT interested in a HRC candicacy — she is working too hard to have it all ways and after the past 8 years, we need real candor to deal with the mess.

Thanks for this post!

]]> By: bygbaby http://www.afrobella.com/2007/02/09/from-the-horses-mouth/#comment-6708 bygbaby Sun, 11 Feb 2007 07:33:03 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=167#comment-6708 It is good to have a strong SISTA by your side!!! Her comments out me in the mind of Betty Shabazz another woman down for her man & you gotta love that.

I know it is easier said than done but people need to get passed the fact that he is black & I am referring to Whites, Blacks & anyone int he middle. I am sick of hearing this race based bullshit.

I am so sick of hearing about Barack the presidential race & everything that is related. The election is so far away, why must the news bore us with this now. My fear is that coverage will only get worse & more intense. This is a good reason for me to keep the TV off.

Peace & end of rant
Bygbaby

]]> By: Teri http://www.afrobella.com/2007/02/09/from-the-horses-mouth/#comment-6691 Teri Sun, 11 Feb 2007 00:04:54 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=167#comment-6691 Great post, Afrobella!

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