When is the race issue going to stop and everyone just see the New President?

The media is at the biggest fault. Certainly, it has to be recognized he has given the WORLD hope and that is because he is the USAs first black president. It truly is something to stop and celebrate. The other situation is that Obama himself continues, understandably in the euphoria of the historic occasion, point out the issues - his speech referencing a 106 year old black woman, and other examples of race. Once he settles into office facing the truth of our countries state, if he stops the race positioning, I have hope the media will also. Let's pray for our president instead of paying attention to the temporary state of euphoria and where the focus is.

The thing we can't forget is there is a race issue in America. I do agree with you. It wouldn't be an issue of race if no one made it that. I do believe the best man won here. It's like when Al Sharpton ran for mayor in New York I didn't vote for him. Not on the basis of color, but I felt at the time Ruth Messinger would be the better candidate. Then Guiliani won (hated it). I am just saying I didn't feel we needed another four years of Republican politics anyway. The best man got the job period.

I guess your kind of Americans are what is needed by your country this days. It is pretty obvious that America is already a mixed race already and should be accepted as it is as all races that is there are working for a better America and is not working for their own color. I just hope more American would act like you are than being so closed and racial.

finally!! someone who makes good sense about the election. there have been so many loonies on here predicting doom & gloom. well, if we haven't already had that the last 8 years w/bush i'd like to lmow what you'd call it. good for you!!!!!

i am sick of it too.. i didnt want him to win but i didnt want mccain either so its not like it was personal.. didnt like anyone lol.. but god everyone get OVER IT already!! i hope we dont have to put up with this for years!!

It won't stop. NOthing will stop people from believing what they believe. I am one of them that happens to think that he won because he's black. I also think that he won because Bush screwed us over so royally the past year that the American people would have rather elected Charles Manson into office than another republican. Will Obamanation screw us all over? Probably. But we'll just have to wait to find out.

Totally 100% agree my friend, and some wonderful comments made here as well. I totally think the problem with many people feeling he was not a Good choice could have been because of color, but honestly I feel the Best speaking man won as well, and I do hope the media will tone down their comments on this one as well. I agree with the many others that say we need to stand in support of him as our New President, and Pray for him as well. This is not going to be an easy task to undertake and we can only wish him the best.

i don't like racism as well and i don't like to judge people based on their race or skin color... to me, it is just so wrong... i'm so glad that america got a new president and it is a new era for your country... i believe he is capable of doing more than what people are talking about if he is given a chance... take care and have a nice day...

I agree. I do not think alot of people voted for him, because he is black. They voted for him to do things to turn this country around. If he can do that, it would not matter if he was white, black, or red. I know that it made history, but so is our economy and other jobs that a President has to deal with. I hope this does not just turn into a racial thing.

I am with you I despise racism. And so much has been made and most certainly will be made of the color of his skin irregardless. I really believe that, as Americans, we have crossed that boundry and actually elected the man as our next president and not a black man. I think we all saw hope in what he wanted to do for us and for our country and didn't let what he looked like stop us from putting the best man for the job in. That makes me proud. The fact that there are those who will NEVER see past the color of his skin, makes me disgusted.

*sigh* people just can not believe that the man who's ancestors were slaves is now the new president. no matter what people must deal with it. the only way for a white president to happen is if Obama resigns or something. Obama is taking a huge risk by running for president but hopefully the four years go by peacefully and maybe the war ends the skyrocketing oil prices that are appearently dropping will go back to how it use to be, $1.00 per gallon. happy mylotting...peace out -gbeast95

I hate to admit, but I don't think the racism will ever end in this world we live in, unless the "superior race" will eliminate COMPLETELY all other "not superior races" in this earth, then maybe the racism will end. I hate racism too, and I really hate other people who are happy or ticked off that Obama became the new president, just because he's half black. Sorry to say that I don't like Obama, but it's not that I don't like Obama, because he's half black. I didn't want him to become a president, because I didn't like his campaign. I was a racist back in the day, but I am actually ashamed of myself that I was a racism back in the day. I don't think you are crazy at all, to me, your point is that you just like Obama because he seemed very confident in his campaign, and you respected it. You also pointed out that you HATE racism, or that you are strong anti-racism, and I'm also like that too. Maybe you are just too excited because Obama became a president (your favorite democratic candidate) and ticked off because you see all this "black this black that black whatever". What people really should understand that every single person in this earth has their own values, and I truly believe that their values are not based on their race, but their own personality and character traits. Some people may have voted Obama just because he's the very first African American candidate of United States, and didn't give a rat's @$$ about his abilities and values. But I do think that some other people (like you) voted Obama, because they respected and admitted some of the very best character traits and his personalities. Am I wrong? Is there really such thing as "superior race" in this earth? I really would like to see any disagreements to my response...

Wow someone finally said it!He is mixed and so what anyways.We had a black president before,we have even had a woman president.I wish everone would close their eyes and listen to what he says.The way it sounds he could be the worst president in the world and people would be happy still because he is black.I think he will be a great president and not because he is black!!!!!

A BLACK MAN IS THE US PRESIDENT!!! Okay, so he's half-black, but this is HUGE!!! I don't get the news (no Dish, no cable, no extra garbage coming into my home) so perhaps I'm not aware of the over-media exposure that you're witnessing, but a black man won the US Presidency!!! Isn't this amazing?!? It hasn't even been a week yet, and you expect everyone to get over this historical event??? You may be sick of it but I'm absolutely loving the fact that we are seeing more diversity in our leaders. He's the same as any other politician but now the status quo appears to be changing a bit. I like it. :-D

Yes, see him for the man that he is. We should look at his actions and watch his decisions. Look at this man for what he does or does not do for this country.

Andrew Jackson was the first mixed-race President, so even this isn't that historical an event. The people have voted, and Obama won. How will he be as a President? It depends on how much he is able to influence others to fix the things that are broken, to improve on the things that are weakened, and to continue with the things that are working well. Change for the sake of change is not necessarily good.

For the sake of our friendship this is the last time I will talk politics. But I want to make something very clear to you. I AM NOT A RACIST! For me, race had nothing to do with it. Had it been a Condoleesa Rice or any other black conservative, I would have voted for them in a heartbeat. I am a conservative and proud of it. This country has been a victim of incremental Socialism for years and this man is the "nail in the coffin." I vote with my brain and not my feelings. Obama is a Socialist all wrapped up in smooth talk that seems to have been mesmerizing to this country. I was never a McCain fan, in fact, when he won the nomination I knew we were in trouble. But he was, at least, a pseudo-conservative and not a blatant Socialist. It will also be very interesting, in the next year, to see how he is thought of by the military. I am a capitalist, and capitalism has been the driving force that has made this country the land of opportunity. It's too bad there are those who want to sit on their butts, waiting on their handouts, instead of taking advantage of what this country has to offer. Yes, a tax increase on the wealthiest Americans sounds wonderful and it looks like we less fortunate Americans are finally going to get even. But use your brain, those wealthy Americans are the ones who provide the jobs in this country and pay most of the taxes. Besides, those taxes are eventually going to be paid by the middle class and below anyway, because now, those wealthy industrialists will pass on their losses in the form of higher prices for goods and services, not to mention the cut-back in jobs. In our town, preparations have already been underway by one of our plants to reduce jobs to a minimum because of the expected increase in taxes. I went fishing with a friend of mine on Smith Mountain Lake once. All around the lake stood these gorgeous homes obviously owned by wealthy people. My friend looked at one of those homes and said to me, "Don't you just hate rich people?". I looked at him and said, "The day you stop seeing homes like that owned by people who have done well for themselves, that is the day this country is finished." Their success means there is still hope for me if I apply myself. The only reason I haven't gained that status is because I've been too lazy or comfortable in my existing life-style to go after it. Obama said at one of his rallies that "The republicans have labeled me a Socialist. I guess because they caught me sharing my lunch with a fellow student in elementary school." But what he didn't add to his speech was whether or not his teacher MADE him give part of his sandwich to the student. THAT IS THE DIFFERENCE. I don't mind sharing (and I do), but if I were rich, I wouldn't want the government forcing me to do it by taking my money and giving it to someone else. And that is what he said he wanted to do. (re: Joe, the plumber). Go ahead and be excited about the election results, you've earned it. But leave the feelings of your heart or the sound of his voice out of this and consider the ramifications of all he has said. I just have two words to sum up the events of this day: "BRACE YOURSELF!" Look, mentalward, I consider you one of my best online friends and my feelings for our friendship has not changed as far as I'm concerned. But it would be best if I don't respond to any more political discussions. I just wanted you to know where I am politically so there would be no question and no surprises; and I have not responded to anyone else about this. This discussion has been very therupudic for me because I feel better now. I usually feel better when I put my feelings in writing as I told you once when you talked about your son. My best wishes are for you and I hope Obama will be everything you want him to be.

Thank God race did not play a part in this election, whether he is black, white, bi racial or other. The majority of voters thought that he was the best candidate. He had a total of 349 electoral votes, and that was not done soley by black voters. As we know there are more non blacks in this country, so the numbers tells the real story. The people wants change, and someone who can relate to the common man. Good job USA, your voices were finally heard, and a change is gonna come. I do not see color, I see a great man who is about to run our company. Good job, congratualtions to you President elect Barack Obama.

Mentalward, Good point! Isn't the news actually pin-pointing racial issues by using the term "black man"? I won't deny the fact that I would have rather Hilliary Clinton made it because I an a Bill Clinton fan. But, Obama is a democrat and is a fine man with good character and ideas for helping get America out of the hole Republicans have put us in.

"For who they are", those are very wise words. I totally agree with you. I have stayed away from those political discussions. Because of the race factor. I see Obama as a man (the elected president of the United States of America). May the best man win Obama won If you voted you did your duty, accept it because you can't change it. It is over now. So get over it.