BARRACK "sadam" HUSSEIN OBAMA "osama"

I think racism is a strong word to use for this situation, I attribute it more to dirty politics. Look what happened to Kerry in 2004, they "swift boated" him. Obama has done very well to rise above the dirty politics the Clinton's employed and is doing the same as McCain has started attacking him as well in a not as blatant, but similar manner. Its pretty sad when a candidate is such a great candidate that they have to resort so low, but so far it looks like the American voters have come a long way when it comes to race relations. http://hubpages.com/_redwolf/hub/Barack-Obama--Top-Ten-Myths

It is called a Presidential Election. Happens to ever candidate...remember George W Bush's drunk night while in college? And how dare he run for president if he only served in the national guard and not actual battle. Happens to all candidates...except Hillary. Her past with White Water and her old law firm and all those things that included her and were brought up when her husband ran for office and even while he was IN office, none of those are being brought up. And why is her not having a military experience an issue like it has been for every other candidate?

people really judge the book by the cover and thus racism is very rampant especially in the US where they tend to discriminate people whenever their color is different from them, too bad that obama is black and has a good chance of being winning in the election. white people will surely do everything to stop him.

I don't think it's racism as much as it's dirty politics, pure and simple. The Republicans know there are some very naive, gullible people in this country, people who even just a few months ago still believed Iraq and Saddam Hussein were involved with 9/11 so they'll stoop to any possible low to try to associate a candidate they consider to be a threat to win with something that brings fear to people. The Bush Administration has been playing the "fear card" ever since 9/11 so this is just an extension of it. Please, let's prove we won't fall for this disgusting trash anymore! Annie

Did you ever think that it could be because he wont put his hand on his heart to say our pledge of allegiance, or the fact that he will not wear a flag pendant? or the feact that theres pictures going around right ow with him dressed like our main enemy's right now?. I dont think it has to do with racism right now...mabey at first. but not now.

I agree with you eddyaftermath about people are misconceiving Barak just because of his name, etc. If he is Muslim that is fine with me... he could be Jewish, Catholic, Presbyterian or whatever... he could be agnostic or atheist for all I care. I am agnostic & I'm still a good person. My husband is from Jordan & is Arabic and he is the sweetiest man I've ever met. Someones name, heritage, background or religion does not matter if they are a good, ethical, moral person. Personally, I don't want Obama as president because I like Hillary better. But, I do not look down on Obama for the reasons I mentioned above at all. I look at only how I think each candidate will be as the President of the United States. This election is really hard because I have so many mixed feelings. I am sad to say that I feel Obama is beating Hillary in many of the primaries & caucases (sp?) because he is getting much of the african american votes plus much of the male votes. I'm not saying that Hillary isn't getting many woman votes just because she is a woman... because I know she is too. However, Obama has two things on his side... his race & his gender. I hope this doesn't sound bad thinking this but this is how I feel. What do you guys think? Does anybody else feel this way at all or am I completely off base here? Thanks in advance.

I can see where the name itself might cause some to tense up for a moment but come on, its just a name. I have listened to him and he certainly does not seem like a terrorist at all. It's all pretty ridiculous really.

In short: Paradigms Fueled by U.S. Media. It's sad the way media exemplifies it to the public, much like his picture with the turban and Islamic clothes, but there will never be an end to the political tussles, much like Bill Clinton's Statements about black elections. All of this is totally thrown out of proportion.