one of my immediate family members just said to me, "i'm pretty sure colin powell endorsed barack obama because he's black" and that's when i said "it's time for me to get off the phone with you now. i love you but i need to go to the balcony. i'll call you when i come back down. however, it might be AFTER november fourth."
angry. frustrated. tired of this. most of all: sad. will i ever see change in my lifetime?
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
there is steam exiting from my ears.
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Most likely, you will see change in your lifetime:
Pollster John Zogby: “Three big days for Obama. Anything can happen, but time is running short for McCain. These numbers, if they hold, are blowout numbers. They fit the 1980 model with Reagan's victory over Carter -- but they are happening 12 days before Reagan blasted ahead. If Obama wins like this we can be talking not only victory but realignment: he leads by 27 points among Independents, 27 points among those who have already voted, 16 among newly registered voters, 31 among Hispanics, 93%-2% among African Americans, 16 among women, 27 among those 18-29, 5 among 30-49 year olds, 8 among 50-64s, 4 among those over 65, 25 among Moderates, and 12 among Catholics (which is better than Bill Clinton's 10-point victory among Catholics in 1996). He leads with men by 2 points, and is down among whites by only 6 points, down 2 in armed forces households, 3 among investors, and is tied among NASCAR fans.”
http://www.zogby.com/news/ReadNews1604.html
yes, I am hoping for the change you are referring to, Lesley. But mostly, I'm referring to racism and sexism. Even if Obama becomes President, I don't foresee much change in this area. People will continue to still blame things on race and sex. "She chose her because she's a woman" or "He did that because they're both black" etc. Even if the candidate being chosen or represented is perfectly qualified.
just breathe...:)
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