Obama's Inaguration

[CarleyGee]

Originally Posted by MMM

I think it's great that you don't think it's a big deal that he is black. THAT is progress, too. But for your parents and grandparents it is a HUGE deal.

I was going to say something like that. =/
I meant to point out that this generation isn't
nearly as segregated or racist as it used to be,
at least around here, which is why I found it
hard to understand why people were acting like
it was a big deal to them (this generation)

I understand for those who had to deal with it.

Eh, maybe it's just because I'm not a supporter
and I'm just looking for faults. I'm trying to be
open-minded and hope for the best, but I'll have
my doubts.

[ante]

Originally Posted by KikiBunny23

I agree...I mean, he's still just a person. Just cus he's an African-American president shouldn't really mean anything

Though my whole 4th period laughed when he messed up at the part where he had to repeat the thingymajig.

And my 5th period teacher is protestin against him...by not watching -_- whoopdy stink

Laughed at who? The Chief Justice? He was the one who messed up.

[MMM]

Originally Posted by KikiBunny23

But it seems as if everyone is focusing on the fact that he 'made history' That's all I hear and see on the news and websites "Obama makes history. First African-American President"

Again, you are young so I don't expect you to be able to get the whole impact, but he DID make history. This day is a very important day in America's history as it symbolizes an important turn in America's future.

Chances are you will remember this day for the rest of your lives. I know I will.

[CarleyGee]

Originally Posted by MMM

Again, you are young so I don't expect you to be able to get the whole impact, but he DID make history. This day is a very important day in America's history as it symbolizes an important turn in America's future.

Chances are you will remember this day for the rest of your lives. I know I will.

I don't doubt I'll remember this forever.
It's definitely different from the past.

[MMM]

Originally Posted by CarleyGee

I don't doubt I'll remember this forever.
It's definitely different from the past.

You won't be allowed to forget it. Trust me.

[minimin]

Originally Posted by MMM

Again, you are young so I don't expect you to be able to get the whole impact, but he DID make history. This day is a very important day in America's history as it symbolizes an important turn in America's future.

Chances are you will remember this day for the rest of your lives. I know I will.

I know for a fact I will remember this day forever, very important ^_^

[KikiBunny23]

Originally Posted by ante

Laughed at who? The Chief Justice? He was the one who messed up.

I'm not sure...all I know is they started laughing and when I asked what happened they said 'He messed up' I'm guess they were talkin bout him.

Again, you are young so I don't expect you to be able to get the whole impact, but he DID make history. This day is a very important day in America's history as it symbolizes an important turn in America's future.

Chances are you will remember this day for the rest of your lives. I know I will.

Yes, I understand that he DID make history, but I just don't get what the big deal is...heck, I'm more interested in the group of 7th graders that got press credentals to go to the Inaguration...but that's just me...I focus on less important things.

And sure, I'll remember it. Though I'll also remembered how much it annoyed me to hear the arguments about the ups and downs of a black president.

[Onyx]

Originally Posted by CarleyGee

That's what I don't get.
I mean, I guess it was "cool" for some people to have
a "black" president (though he's half-white) but I mean
it's been a while now. Let's get over it now. I think
people very focusing only on THAT and weren't
focusing on his goals for the country.

But that's not the point of this thread, I think?

Really, in a way I want to see the inauguration,
but I think I would just get pissed off, and since I
don't watch the news, I don't know where I could
watch it from anyway.

Im surprised that some people cant understand why they're making such a big fuss over this. So, i guess i just put it this way, this will be one of the 1st things kids from now on will learn in Black history month, and it'll forever be burned into American history doesn't matter if "(he's half white)" This is a pretty epic & historical event, even non Americans can understand this, i don't get how you cant understand the significance Anyways, i just hope you fixes what bush destroyed.

[CarleyGee]

Originally Posted by Onyx

Im surprised that some people cant understand why they're making such a big fuss over this. So, i guess i just put it this way, this will be one of the 1st things kids from now on will learn in Black history month, and it'll forever be burned into American history doesn't matter if "(he's half white)" This is a pretty epic & historical event, even non Americans can understand this, i don't get how you cant understand the significance Anyways, i just hope you fixes what bush destroyed.

I don't understand why everyone is making a big deal out
of him being "BLACK" when he's not even full black. That's
what I don't get. He's just as much white as he is black.
That's all I was saying.

Also, QUESTION?
Did any of our past presidents have other ethnicity's in them?
Just curious...

... I don't really want to go into this further, because
most people on here are Obama Supporters, so I guess
it's all just on your opinions.

Anyone supporting Obama won't understand where I'm
coming from and I won't understand where they're
coming from.

It's too much controversy.
Also, I don't think just because I'm "young" I won't
understand topics like this, because for my age, I'm
actually very mature and intelligent.

=]

[MMM]

Originally Posted by CarleyGee

I don't understand why everyone is making a big deal out
of him being "BLACK" when he's not even full black.

Also, I don't think just because I'm "young" I won't
understand topics like this, because for my age, I'm
actually very mature and intelligent.

=]

You live in the South and don't get this?

Just because his mother is white doesn't mean Obama isn't black.
Race isn't a math formula, it's a social construct.

Here's the real math:

White man + white woman = white baby.
Black man + white woman = black baby.
White man + black woman = black baby.
Black man + white woman = black baby.

There are no fractions or percentages that are signifigant. Very few black people in America have only African blood running through their veins...just like our new president. That doesn't mean they aren't black, or a "half" something this or "quarter" something that. Racism doesn't see percentages.

That's why the election and today's inauguration are so significant. America got over that high hurdle it was unable to until now. I am sure you are mature and intelligent enough to get that.