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 Jan 26 2007, 10:47 PM
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The 2008 election marks a milestone in history - minorities are running for presidency. There's the woman - Hillary Clinton, and the African-American - Barack Obama. We have never had a woman or a minority in office. Is America ready for it? Or should things stay the way they have been? Some argue that if a woman is president, then other countries - specifically those that look down on women - will lose respect for America. Others argue that it's about time for some major changes; we need reform!
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Jan 26 2007, 11:51 PM
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I don't think someone's gender or race should implicate their ability to run for, an achieve a position in, office. I think it's been proven in our history of presidents (Nixon comes to mind) that even if you are a white male with previous background in law that it doesn't mean you'll make a good leader.
Race or gender doesn't determine if you can lead a country. And I'd hope that if we had a good leader other countries wouldn't have an issue with it. I think that they'd use it more as an excuse to have an issue. |
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Jun 2 2007, 11:32 PM
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QUOTE(WHIMSICAL 0NE @ Jan 27 2007, 12:51 AM)  I don't think someone's gender or race should implicate their ability to run for, an achieve a position in, office. I think it's been proven in our history of presidents (Nixon comes to mind) that even if you are a white male with previous background in law that it doesn't mean you'll make a good leader. Race or gender doesn't determine if you can lead a country. And I'd hope that if we had a good leader other countries wouldn't have an issue with it. I think that they'd use it more as an excuse to have an issue. I agree completely with this. Whoever wins, i hope they do a good job and create positive changes for America. Honestly, I am glad that we may have a minority or woman president because this should open america's eyes and promote open-mindedness across the country and possibly across the world. |
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MiSSxMELON Is America ready for a minority president? Jan 26 2007, 10:47 PM
one_and_only this brings to mind the movie with Chris Rock ... Jan 26 2007, 10:51 PM Dwdrums1111 Dave chappelle, Black bush. hahahaha very funny ma... Jan 26 2007, 11:16 PM MiSSxMELON To answer my own question, I think it's more a... Jan 26 2007, 11:39 PM
kayceeisms QUOTE(WHIMSICAL 0NE @ Jan 26 2007, 8:51 P... Jan 27 2007, 02:10 AM
MiSSxMELON QUOTE(kayceeisms @ Jan 27 2007, 3:10 AM) ... Jan 27 2007, 12:54 PM Heath21 I think that it shouldn't matter what color or... Jan 27 2007, 03:35 AM flaymzofice Countries in which women are looked down upon gene... Jan 27 2007, 01:46 PM silly ol' man The more interesting question to ask is this: what... Jan 28 2007, 05:31 AM one_and_only QUOTE(silly ol' man @ Jan 28 2007, 2... Feb 20 2007, 11:45 PM kryogenix The question is also, are the minorities ready to ... Jan 28 2007, 01:37 PM blaqheartedstar QUOTE(kryogenix @ Jan 28 2007, 1:37 PM) T... Feb 5 2007, 07:16 PM WHIMSICAL 0NE Well, in my unbiased opinion, people like Obama be... Jan 28 2007, 02:00 PM flaymzofice QUOTEThe more interesting question to ask is this:... Jan 28 2007, 07:15 PM Chessboxxa 101 I think so. It should be for the people, by the pe... Feb 1 2007, 08:44 PM sporadic It seems that whether or not Americans are ready f... Feb 1 2007, 11:52 PM I Shot JFK Whether or not te country is ready for their admin... Feb 3 2007, 05:31 PM JakeKKing No they aren't ready. THe south is gonna try a... Feb 3 2007, 06:39 PM flaymzofice QUOTE(JakeKKing @ Feb 3 2007, 11:39 PM) N... Feb 3 2007, 09:43 PM JakeKKing QUOTE(flaymzofice @ Feb 3 2007, 9:43 PM) ... Feb 5 2007, 02:26 AM pandamonium I dont see anything wrong with hillary or obama, u... Feb 3 2007, 06:43 PM flaymzofice Sorry, the time for me distinguishing the differen... Feb 5 2007, 09:34 AM MiSSxMELON QUOTE(flaymzofice @ Feb 5 2007, 10:34 AM)... Feb 5 2007, 07:13 PM disco infiltrator We're absolutely ready. I seriously didn't... Feb 21 2007, 08:29 PM silly ol' man QUOTE(disco infiltrator @ Feb 21 2007, 7... Mar 9 2007, 01:02 AM xl0stxThoughtx They are both Democrats so if the Republican candi... Jun 28 2007, 09:37 AM 1angel3 I think Clinton and Obama should be running mates ... Jun 28 2007, 10:10 PM Tamacracker I'm ready for Obama! I just hope he's ... Jun 28 2007, 10:44 PM medic QUOTE(Tamacracker @ Jun 28 2007, 10:44 PM... Jun 29 2007, 04:50 PM Elba We are definitely ready, I believe. I'm voting... Jun 30 2007, 01:34 AM ojairus race/ethnicity/gender has nothing to do with anyth... Jun 30 2007, 03:15 AM medic QUOTE(ojairus @ Jun 30 2007, 03:15 AM) ra... Jun 30 2007, 03:35 AM Elba I'm sure whoever the next President is, they... Jun 30 2007, 03:42 AM ojairus please explain medic i dont know WHICH assumption ... Jun 30 2007, 03:53 AM |
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