It's Not Really About Racism or Sexism.

[kentuck]

I know many will disagree. But the controversy over the remarks by Geraldine Ferraro and Bill Clinton and Obama's aides are about a very tight political race over who will lead this country. Race and sex are subtexts of this political race. The media builds it up as primarily about race and sex.

The supporters of each candidate here on DU are no different from the rest of the Democratic Party, in that they vehemently support their candidate over the other. In the course of the debate, charges get thrown about. The folks here on DU are no more racist or sexist than the majority at large.

If it were true that it was about sexism, Hillary would not have beaten all the other great Democrats that were running and have since dropped out. Sexism does not just happen overnight. The same argument applies to Barack Obama. If it was truly about racism, he would not have won 27 states. He would not be in the position he is today.

However, racism and sexism are underlying and secondary issues in this political race and in this country. It is possible that they can become primary issues if they are not understood in the context in which they are defined. It would behoove us to realize the danger involved if we do not approach this poliical race more cautiously.

[SeaLyons]

1. I agree with you 100%

Racism and sexism are very real issues in this country, but the democratic party made it clear that Obama and Clinton were our top candidates. It is a shame that the media and supporters of both candidates have spurred these two issues to the forefront, clouding the very real issues of our country. Hopefully, we can move on and begin to focus on winning the White House and getting our country back on track.

[goclark]

2. It is about racism and sexism if Democrats don't

decide, with assistance from higher up in the party, that they will not allow either ism to be a part of their debate.

We need to be talking about WAR, Poverty, Health Insurance etc.

The reason this is being talked about is because it became the Clinton
Administration's ploy to inject it into the campaign. The "Win at any cost" tactic, and sadly it worked.

There should have been clear guidelines from the DNC. Guidelines that explain the highroad we must take to win this election.

There is no leadership in the party because Bill Clinton is too busy doing the dirty work for HIS next administration.

True leadership starts at the top thus Bill/Pill got us into this mess and I will never forgive them for doing it.

I completely support your statement,"It would behoove us to realize the danger involved if we do not approach this poliical race more cautiously."

But the chickens are out of the barnyard and only Bill and Hillary can get them back in, they have the experience to do it but they don't want to because they know it is their only way to win.

[kentuck]

3. Bill and Hillary can only get away with it if we let them...

We all are personally responsible for how we respond to this.

[goclark]

5. And how do we respond when we are split

as a Party?

[kentuck]

6. With respect.

And understand that this is about a very tough political race. We should not let race and gender overwhelm everything else. Nobody wins if we allow that.

[goclark]

7. In my view Obama has always responded out of respect

and with dignity.

He has taken the high road IMO.

[Armstead]

4. Here's a thread with my thoughts on that

It sank like a stone, but it says what I think about the subject



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