Obama's Importance for History

Published on November 8, 2008 By Leauki In US Domestic

"I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character."

-- Martin Luther King

With the election of Barack Obama we have witnessed history in the making. The first man of different character was just elected President of the USA.

Or, if we ignore Martin Luther King's dream and pay attention to skin colour instead, the first black man has just been elected President of the USA. But his mother was white. Barack Obama is as white as he is black. (And according to his past and his speeches, his character is both despicable and noble.)

So I am wondering, what will happen if in four years Condoleezza Rice is elected President (I can hope, can't I?). Given that she is 100% black and Barack Obama is 50% white, will Barack Obama be considered the last white President once she takes office?

Comments

Leauki

on Nov 08, 2008

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Sodaiho

on Nov 08, 2008

Amusing, Leauki. In the United States, ironically enough, we had laws on the books concerning who was "Negro" and who wasn't...at least in many southern states. Obama is Negro. Moreover, I cannot imagine Condi Rice or any American Black is 100% Negro.

As to a Rice presidency, I actually think she is a very bright woman and a very competent leader. I am not so happy that she was so much a puppet/parrot with Mr. Bush, though.

Shabbat Shalom

CharlesCS

on Nov 08, 2008

Well Obama ran on many forms of change. From the first Black man, to far left policies, even having a minority in the White House.

Condi could up-one him on this by runnig for change as well. She can run on First Female President, First Black Female President, First Female Republican President, she can bring change with the "bringing a womans touch in a mans world" type of change. We would also have the First Man as well. Now this is definitely change, and for the better too.

Dr Guy

on Nov 10, 2008

In the United States, ironically enough, we had laws on the books concerning who was "Negro" and who wasn't...at least in many southern states.

Try 1. Louisianna.

But to your point Leauki - Clinton was called the first black president, then pilloried by the black community. As was Obama actually early in the campaign. And by some even now (he is not black enough). Whatever, first, second, or not yet, he is the President elect.

grokTheSystem

on Nov 17, 2008

I never understood why it was Hilary and not Rice that managed to hold the banner of the female to be President. Hilary's major reason for national prominence was being married to Bill. Rice overcame an incredible amount of prejudice to attain her victories with no coat-tails to ride.

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