What’s Whose Problem?

Posted on 05/13/2008 at 10:45 am by Bob Cesca

Here’s something to think about today as we look at West Virginia.

We’ve learned recently that certain fringe groups of white people won’t vote for a candidate simply because he’s black. Not many, but enough to become an issue (thanks to the Clintons).

And yet when this electoral dynamic is discussed in the corporate media, it’s defined as a “problem” for the black candidate (here, for example).

Why can’t that black guy win the racist white vote? they ask. What’s that black guy’s problem? they repeat.

Just once in this campaign, I want the corporate media to ask the racists in this country what their problem is, instead of simply taking their antiquated, ignorant racism as a given.

Sorry. This ridiculous dynamic isn’t “a problem” for the black candidate — this dynamic is a problem for the white racist.

ADDING… So instead of asking the black candidate why he can’t win the racist white guy vote, why not ask the racist white guy why he won’t vote for the black candidate. And — for once — don’t accept the answer: “Just because he’s black.” Find out why. Make the bastards use their brain for a change. That’s what I want Pat Buchanan and all the rest of the pundits to talk about tonight.

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  • midad

    Well said, Bob.

  • rixxk

    If the media did that, we might start to get some understanding and resolution of the problem that leads to a new and better tomorrow.In a country claiming to be religious, you’d think it would be easier to teach that “what’s good for you, is good for me”

  • ceu

    And Buchanan will make up some bullshit instead of saying what he believes – which is that Blacks aren’t properly grateful for all that the good ol’ USA has done for them and, jeez! hasn’t whitey done enough without having to give up the reins of power?Frankly, I’d prefer that Buchanan not speak at all tonight…

  • jmrunning3

    Very, very good point. Accepting someone’s simplistic answer does both a disservice.

  • Nanotyrannus

    Great point, Bob. Make them own their ugly prejudices and tell us just what the hell would be wrong with a black president. Or a muslim president. Or a smart president.

  • Vote4Change

    Right on! The MSM should start preparing for the “change” now because such antiquated, hateful attitudes will have no place in the new America.

    And I’ll take it one additonal step. The next time you fill out a survey, a questionnaire, a census form, etc., when you get to the item for indicating your “race” … instead of checking Caucasian, African-American, Hispanic-American or whatever … check the “Other” box and write in “HUMAN”!!

  • CMLA

    Absolutly! Great idea.

  • midad

    Love it, vote4change. Will do!

  • natashacrk

    Bob, very moving thoughts. Why indeed.

  • midad

    Jack Cafferty is breaking from the pack and actually reporting about some of the blatent racism Barack Obama campaign workers have been faced with. Cudos to Jack.

  • http://www.ieatgravel.com Alaska

    Kudos! Keep this kind of writing up! This is the right direction. Thank you.