Comments on: It’s Time for a Revolution

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By: Dani Vaughn-Tucker

Dani Vaughn-Tucker — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:17:16 +0000

@Michele Martin Thank you for responding and understanding what this type of discussion means not only to black people as a whole but to black women and people who are married to black folks. I was talking to one of my colleagues yesterday and he was surprised to find out that racism still exists. He had assumed that since the Civil Rights Movement had happened that we were all free. I had to explain to him that while it did give us some opportunities that we may not otherwise have had, the movement also pushed racism behind closed doors, making it more subtle. And, in turn, making black folks slightly paranoid (as in did I think what just happened really happen?). I like that people are being forced to confront not just racism but sexism and the duality of the situation that arises for all women of color (and, to extent, white women who are married to men of color).

By: Michele Martin

Michele Martin — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:46:49 +0000

I think that the depths of our racism as a country are only beginning to be plumbed. In some ways I think this is good–it calls things out into the open where we can deal with them, rather than keeping them hidden in the shadows. I think that white people have been under the collective impression that because African-Americans can go in a store or use the same water fountains, racism has been eliminated. As a white woman married to a black man, I can say that it is most definitely alive and well. This election season will be a real test of how we decide to handle this as a nation.

By: Dani Vaughn-Tucker

Dani Vaughn-Tucker — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:29:21 +0000

@Jason Puckett Thank you. I like that the Obamas are such classy people and are rising above the smut. I hope they continue to hold their heads up and run a clean campaign. Attacking spouses and children doesn’t help anyone and I, for one, am tired of the political soap operas. There are far too many other important issues that need to be handled.

By: Dani Vaughn-Tucker

Dani Vaughn-Tucker — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:26:27 +0000

@aaaattorneyservices You’re exactly right. I’m sorry that I failed to mention the McCain marriage it’s just that the Clinton one immediately sprang to mind. But I think people need to take a step back and realize that these people (once they are elected) have to go out and represent us to the world and if we’re knocking them down and disrespecting them how can we expect any more from other countries?

By: Jason Puckett

Jason Puckett — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:41:56 +0000

Well said. It’s remarkable to me that, the more Obama’s opponents try to smear both of them, the better it ends up making them look as a result. They’re so consistently classy, and respond so consistently well to this stuff, that the crap just doesn’t seem to stick to them.

By: aaaattorneyservices

aaaattorneyservices — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:28:21 +0000

This just illustrates how much hypocrisy our public is willing to tolerate. It’s interesting how Michelle Obama is so scrutinized and characterized in such a demeaning manner, yet everyone turns a blind eye to not only the tension in Hillary and Bill’s relationship but also away from the fact that McCain left his 1st wife during their marriage!