Barack Obama shattered fundraising records and galvanized a grass-roots base of support to become the first African-American president of the United States in a landslide victory.
Obama's historic run for the White House was predicted by Sen. Robert F. Kennedy 40 years ago. Kennedy said in 1968 that things are "moving so fast in race relations a Negro (black) could be president in 40 years."
He added during the speech to the Voice of America, "There's no query about it; in the next 40 years a Negro can achieve the same position that my brother has," referring to his brother, President John F. Kennedy.
Kennedy recognized that prejudice in America would continue to exist, "But we have tried to make progress and we are making progress. We are not going to accept the status quo."
David Henderson, Augusta
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Robert Kennedy also predicted he'd be the next president of the United States, after his brother. I guess, from that perspective, he was right one out of two times. Also, do you think Robert Kennedy was killed because he said negro? Was his death the first stroke of political correctness in this country?
Its good to see the people in American come together.I believe if the economy was not in a big turmoil there will be no Democratic or a black president,Thanks to you elected filibuster Republicans
Patriciathomas, I was curious to know how many people are with you in the designated protest areas at the inauguration? I figure you're in one of those or somewhere watching from a "grassy knoll". As for the first stroke of political correctness, I would say it will occur today around 2 o'clock when a certain Blue Boeing 747 lifts off the ground in Washington, DC headed for Pigs Knuckle, Texas...Priceless!
Thank God I don't have to hear any more about how this racist country will never let a black man be elected president. African-Americans, using the race card when things don't go your way has officially ended! An African-American has been elected, and he did it with mostly white votes. Free at last...free at last!
fred, coffee first, then post.
PT are you really that sick of a person?
Yes I am Hypo, I always drink coffee before I post.
Who cares!
Whatever floats your boat.
What more do you people want? For crying out loud stop complaining and just live...Take care of your own families and stop wanting what you have not earned...We are all the same under the skin so just live...This is old and as out of date as it can possibly get...My ancestors were people who were enslaved by poverty as well as indentured servants, some were sold to others in other countries...Am I still looking for something to be given to me on a platter? I don't think so...All any of us can do is to earn the respect of our families by concentrating in the now not in the past...It is gone...Revere them, honor them, respect them but don't continue to blame me or anyone else for your downfalls in life...Do not continue to use the white man as your scapegoat...It is pointless and really should be quite demeaning to you who continue to believe you are less than others and will have it all no matter whom you stomp over to receive it...
Today, America's other foot on the banana peel starts sliding into the grave. There is some very interesting reading for active duty and military retirees on how the new commander-in-chief plans to redistribute the wealth from those who ensured the possibility of his reaching this stage with their sacrifices and hardships. Check these links (http://www.cbo.gov/doc.cfm?index=9925, and http://soldiersmind.com/2009/01/07/proposed-tricare-cuts-could-cause-pro.... Wait folks your time is also coming to redistribute your benefits to the bottom feeders of society.
christian134, great comment!!
christian134 are you talking about Sonny Perdue and the $21Million that he didn't earn or the $700 Billion that is being given out to Corporate Welfare Recipients (Bank of America, AIG, GM, CitiBank, et al). When you talk about getting unearned monies you need to be a little more specific. With a name like Christian134 you sure you're not living off the goodwill of some impoverished congregation? Just asking.
Got to get at least 2 cups down here before I start posting. I pray for our country, it's leaders, and for a good safe day today during all the festivities.
Just asking? I have stated what I believe...If you have a problem with it go seek someone to listen to you...That should not be a huge undertaking as there are many, which is very apparent from all the black rallies, NAACP meetings etc....But do not believe myself to be one of those who will care one iota what you have to say...In other words if it is too difficult for you to comprehend then listen up .."Tell your woes to someone who cares...It is certainly not I"...As far as the name goes reread the name my little fred...:-) Although I am a Christian...:-)
please know the facts before posting. the statement was made in 1961. check out the following link to verify for yourself. http://www.snopes.com/politics/obama/kennedy.asp . i am not trying to minimize the fact of what was said, but please check the facts before writing.
Patricia, was your first post your pathetic attempt at humor?
Well my little christian friend, I guess Ignorance is Bliss...Continue to blame all your problems on people that do not look like you or people that came over on a different boat than you did. You're being left behind, just turn on the television today.
Poor baby...My ignorance this is funny...Now play nice...:-)
I meant that figuratively, I know you mean well.
Christian666, You appear to be the same christian like the kind during Reconstruction that went to church on a Sunday morning then to a lynching that afternoon. I wish some of you privledged people could change places with a minority for just one day. Perhaps you would have a greater understanding of what its like to have been a second class citizen in America.
teharper, just responding to the LTE. Did you read it? My comments aren't confusing to the informed.
jfk and obama two of the best speaker's and intelligent people of all time. Both could excite younger people of all races to get involve in politics. Obama's campaign was mostly white college kids before he won Iowa. And then that's when people thought maybe he could do the impossible and beat clinton.
As a black man in Augusta said a few years ago; "there are those who talk a good show, but when it comes time for the show; they don't show"
Laking, I grew up as a minority, got beat up, spit on, and rediculed because I was white in a predomantly black culture. Minorities in the last twenty years have been treated much better than I was. I decided instead of sitting with my [filtered word] with my hand out and playing victim it was much better to get ahead than get even. Quit your whinning and man up!
It is sad that so many people insist on living in the past. If you dwell on the happenings of the past you will never move forward.
This mentality of having to elect a Black President puts things in perspective for the voters of Georgia that overwhelmingly reject Obama as their President. We as a State did not think Obama was ready for the job, we rejected his philosophical beliefs on abortion, the war, the economy and just about everything else he based his presidency. Today is not a great day for the voters of Georgia and the South who did not believe this manufactured candidate now President. He portrays himself as an African American and aligns himself with the Black culture but his Black father was nowhere to be found in his upbringing, it was his grandmother and mother who were White. With this said I cannot support any prediction by a Kennedy especially John and Bobby whose dad got them both killed by buying the election from the Chicago Mob which would later prove to be the demise of both brothers. Funny how Chicago seems to have this stink of improprieties then and now. George Soros is the new Joe Kennedy, lets see how his money filtered through the 527's plays out over the next 4 years.
laking I grew up in the areas of town that were classified as "those people from the wrong side of the tracks"...Do not mewl about my Christianity without first cleaning your own backyard...Second I did not realize you were alive during the Reconstruction and thirdly if you have not lived in my shoes, my ancestors shoes do not act all righteous...I don't ask for reparations for myself on behalf of people who have been dead...What I do ask of others is to stand tall on your own two feet, stop asking and yes, begging, for handouts all in the name of "the oppressed and downtrodden", teach your children to earn their own way even if it is not the same as someone else is earning...At least they will know the meaning of words such as respect, dignity, honor, loyalty within the family confines...Those are passions that need to be recognized not this ceaseless moaning and groaning that the "white man" has kept the black down...Those days are over...Get a new phraseology...Get a new outlook on life...Respect yourselves and others will respect you...
The main reason that Obama is President today is because of the incompetence of the Bush/Cheyney team. Just like Bush can thank Clinton for getting the BJ in the oval office. Not that Obama is not smart because he is and a skilled & organized politician to boot; but Bush & Co. ran this country into the ground and now the Big O has to pull us out of the ditch. But a good leader helps the people pull themselves out of the ditch, and I believe that this is just what Obama will do.
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