Samuel L. Jackson: I Voted for Barack Because He Was Black

That, and several other things were said that were filled with expletives.

It's possible he just said that as a joke but it wouldn't surprise me if he was serious.

Thoughts?

He'd be far from the only one...

I'm sure he's one of thousands who did. It's hardly surprising.

I honestly think that's the only reason Barack won.

Being black gave Barack Obama the edge in defeating Hilary Clinton in the primary.

Whats Your point?

He'd be far from the only one...

Pirate700

You have to wonder how many African-Americans in our country truly voted for Obama because of his race.

I know that looks and relatability are essential for a president, but when you think about it...

...Having the leader of our country chosen based only on his good lucks and his race is quite scary.

He'd be far from the only one...

Pirate700

This is close enough to what I was going to say.

I honestly think that's the only reason Barack won.

Fightingfan

Right.

It can't be the fact that people were fed up with Bush and the Republicans at that point, it can't be that he really appealed to the youth in general because he's charismatic, it can't be because some people actually agreed with his policies.

It had to be only because he was black.

He'd be far from the only one...

Pirate700

I know politicians say [bleep]; they lie. 'Cuz they want to get electedSamuel L Jackson

At least he's being honest.

I think Chris Rock said it best:

"We're not just voting for him 'cause he's black, we're voting for him 'cause he's black and qualified. That's why we're voting for the motherfucker. Yeah. That's why we behind him. It's not like we're voting for Flavor Flav."

[QUOTE="Fightingfan"]

I honestly think that's the only reason Barack won.

JML897

Right.

It can't be the fact that people were fed up with Bush and the Republicans at that point, it can't be that he really appealed to the youth in general because he's charismatic, it can't be because some people actually agreed with his policies.

It had to be only because he was black.

Whatever floats the boat

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[QUOTE="Fightingfan"]

I honestly think that's the only reason Barack won.

chilly-chill

Right.

It can't be the fact that people were fed up with Bush and the Republicans at that point, it can't be that he really appealed to the youth in general because he's charismatic, it can't be because some people actually agreed with his policies.

It had to be only because he was black.

[QUOTE="JML897"]

[QUOTE="Fightingfan"]

I honestly think that's the only reason Barack won.

chilly-chill

Right.

It can't be the fact that people were fed up with Bush and the Republicans at that point, it can't be that he really appealed to the youth in general because he's charismatic, it can't be because some people actually agreed with his policies.

It had to be only because he was black.

I never said it had nothing to do with it. I said to think it was the only reason is ridiculous.

[QUOTE="JML897"]

[QUOTE="Fightingfan"]

I honestly think that's the only reason Barack won.

chilly-chill

Right.

It can't be the fact that people were fed up with Bush and the Republicans at that point, it can't be that he really appealed to the youth in general because he's charismatic, it can't be because some people actually agreed with his policies.

It had to be only because he was black.

If that was the case then any black person would of made it that far. No one is denying that his ethnicity gave him the edge but you'd have to be a complete fucking idiot if you think that's the only thing going for him.

Being black gave Barack Obama the edge in defeating Hilary Clinton in the primary.

Whats Your point?

Blue-Sky

I just thought it was funny and I read the article with Samuel's typical loud, profanity-filled voice in my head.

every time the daily mail comes up here on OT we get told that its basically the enquirer.

I'm sure there's more to it than just that. I suspect a lot of people voted for Obama because he was black and probably a lot didnt vote for him because he was black. But I can see how if you were black, you'd be voting for more than just skin color. You'd be voting to put someone of color in a prominent position. Even if you didnt agree with some of his policies, having a black president may open some more doors for black people.

Shit

Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, Oprah, Will Smith, Morgren Freeman should all be running for president

Cause apparently all you have to be is black to be the President amirite? No other qualities. Woo hoo, we have come so far :roll:

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Being black gave Barack Obama the edge in defeating Hilary Clinton in the primary.

Whats Your point?

ad1x2

I just thought it was funny and I read the article with Samuel's typical loud, profanity-filled voice in my head.

To be fair, there were probably also quite a few people who didn't vote for him because he was black.

and i'm sure people voted for MCain because he's white, who gives a f***.

That, and several other things were said that were filled with expletives.

It's possible he just said that as a joke but it wouldn't surprise me if he was serious.

Thoughts?

ad1x2

Not surprised at all. But you have to remember, there were probably just as many who didn't vote for him as well purely because he's black. So it doesn't matter much. Superficial people voting for superficial reasons...

im pretty sure he got to be the pres cause he was black.i honestly see no other reason for it

People vote for who they want and for what ever reason they want.

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That, and several other things were said that were filled with expletives.

It's possible he just said that as a joke but it wouldn't surprise me if he was serious.

Thoughts?

Warriorboy1990

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I googled it, looks like they got one right.

and i'm sure people voted for MCain because he's white, who gives a f***.

infinite884

I honestly think that's the only reason Barack won.

Fightingfan

Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, Oprah, Will Smith, Morgren Freeman should all be running for president

Blue-Sky

Jesse Jackson actually did run for president as a Democrat in 1984 and 1988. He didn't make it to the primaries either time and both elections a Republican eventually won.

Personally, while I know it wasn't the only reason why he got elected I know it may have helped. When Hillary was running against Obama for the nomination most of my family members were saying they would rather be responsible for putting the first black man in office than putting the first woman in office.

It also didn't hurt people were still pissed over Bush and they felt McCain would be no different if he was elected. Although it was kind of screwed up how people were actually making fun of McCain's time as a POW during the Vietnam War just because he was Obama's opponent.

I think Chris Rock said it best:

"We're not just voting for him 'cause he's black, we're voting for him 'cause he's black and qualified. That's why we're voting for the motherf*cker. Yeah. That's why we behind him. It's not like we're voting for Flavor Flav."

Blue-Sky

It's extremely hilarious at how butthurt people are about this. I don't agree with everything he's done, but he isn't any worse than the people who's already had the seat and in some cases he's been better. Get the f*ck over it.

He'd be far from the only one...

Pirate700

Because if the Democrats had run an otherwise identical-to-Obama white candidate, blacks would've voted Republican in droves, right?

Yes, he was clearly only voted in because of his race. That's why Jesse Jackson has done so well in his presidental bids right?

Yes, he was clearly only voted in because of his race. That's why Jesse Jackson has done so well in his presidental bids right?

worlock77

I remember in 2004 when Al Sharpton just destroyed the rest of the Democrats who were running.

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I honestly think that's the only reason Barack won.

yahtzo900

Still a better reason then voting based on one-sided presentations, speeches and websites.

Yes, he was clearly only voted in because of his race. That's why Jesse Jackson has done so well in his presidental bids right?

worlock77

Does that mean Herman Cain actually had a chance if he wouldn't have self destructed? Really?

Hell no.

It's extremely hilarious at how butthurt people are about this.

heretrix

That's what kills me. Nobody was complaining when "being black" was a detriment.

• McCain Benefitted from being a White man
• Hilary Benefitted from being a woman
• Obama Benefittied from Being Black

I think Chris Rock said it best:

"We're not just voting for him 'cause he's black, we're voting for him 'cause he's black and qualified. That's why we're voting for the **** Yeah. That's why we behind him. It's not like we're voting for Flavor Flav."

Blue-Sky

Ahhh... Chris Rock. Who are we to question such a great mind as his?

The man is an intellectual god.

Where would modern intellectualism would be without him?

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He'd be far from the only one...

airshocker

This is close enough to what I was going to say.

Yea practically every black person voted for Obama because he was black. I think Obama got like 97% of the black vote.

Yea practically every black person voted for Obama because he was black. I think Obama got like 97% of the black vote.

ps3theJT

Blacks vote overwelmingly Democrat to begin with.

Yea practically every black person voted for Obama because he was black. I think Obama got like 97% of the black vote.

ps3theJT