Skyrad 0 #1 July 30, 2012 Quote Shortly before the 2008 election, 56 percent of Americans surveyed by the Gallup organization said that race relations would improve if Obama were elected. One day after his victory, 70 percent said race relations would improve and only 10 percent predicted they would get worse. http://news.yahoo.com/obama-era-race-relations-improved-122353820.html So what is your take on it? I'm curious how Americans perceive race relations in the US. It would be interesting if you are willing to share your ethnicity, along with your comments (don't if you're not happy to) I suspect that may make a difference to your view which is why I added the white non white to the poll.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 62 #2 July 30, 2012 I see no change. The problems are only exacerbated by the blacks whose financial income depends on the existence of those problems e.g., Rev's Jackson, Sharpton, Wright, etc.Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #3 July 30, 2012 It seems that you're opinion is in the minority, the overwhelming majority of people think that racism has got worse.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 210 #4 July 30, 2012 What's really telling I think is that quite a few have voted but only a handful have commented. We're still where we were 3 years ago.Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jclalor 12 #5 July 30, 2012 It's exasperated the racism in the already racist, it's helped with the younger generation. Just as negative opinion about Gay's has seen a dramatic decline in recent years with the younger generation, so has racism seen a big decline with the young. For some of the older bigots, Obama becoming president has been their worse nightmare come true. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #6 July 30, 2012 Quote. . . the overwhelming majority of people think that racism has got worse. Where are you getting this? The article you linked shows a majority of people thinking race relations are about the same, and a minority of people thinking race relations have gotten worse. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #7 July 30, 2012 From all the tweetin' goin' on among the Europeans at the Olympics, looks like racism is alive and well over there, too. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #8 July 30, 2012 QuoteFor some of the older bigots, Obama becoming president has been their worse nightmare come true. or their best dream....depending on the nature and direction of their bigotry Actually, I believe the current presidency itself is a minor issue in the long run on the issue. The younger generations seem to be moving (in general) in the right direction despite individual events, etc etc. Individual results vary, as they always do. If I were to make any comment, I think the point that this question is even asked and the way the responses are worded, highlights that there is still a problem since it's definitely not color blind in intent or execution. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #9 July 30, 2012 too many choices - and/or not enough answers. Another than a black president not leading to god swallowing up America in anger, I don't see that much has changed from the long running trajectory. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #10 July 30, 2012 Quotetoo many choices - and/or not enough answers. Another than a black president not leading to god swallowing up America in anger, I don't see that much has changed from the long running trajectory. we've been on the same track for at least 3 days now - if I'm not trying hard enough, maybe we can fake a disagreement just for the fun of it..... ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #11 July 30, 2012 I'll keep a look out for it tomorrow, I'm off to the Olympics to see the shooting! When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #12 July 31, 2012 Quote I'll keep a look out for it tomorrow, I'm off to the Olympics to see the shooting! Ya' juat never know! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #13 July 31, 2012 Awesome day, Vincent Hancock is a frickin machine! Won Gold for the USA, very impressive shooting.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #14 July 31, 2012 Too cool! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
