Still Undecided? Photo(shop)

[Yes We Did]

It's really quite simple. Those who say they there is just something about Obama they can't quite figure out. Some mysterious reason they don't want to vote for them. This is how I see it, this is what I think many of them feel.

Edit:

Do with this what you want, or do nothing at all with it.

I am NOT saying that everyone who is undecided about Obama is a racist. This is a simple commentary on those who may be. And I'll leave it at that.

[mscuedawg]

1. Wow.... eom

[PeaceNikki]

2. That's... disturbing.

And, I for one, wouldn't send that to anyone.

[Yes We Did]

3. doesn't make the point any less true...

Especially with Palin's recent rallies.

[PeaceNikki]

4. I doubt it'll "convince" anyone either.

[Yes We Did]

5. Maybe not.

At the very least it may cause them to question what kind of person they really are.

[Occam Bandage]

15. Or, rather, what kind of person *you* really are.

Most people would take offense at the claim that they're only undecided because they're racist, and they're likely to only think of you (and by extension, Obama) as petty race-baiters.

[Yes We Did]

33. I didn't say most people.

You keep referring to that. Read the text of my OP, not the photo and you will see who this is addressed to.

And me? I'm a white man who wants to see an AA man become the president; not because he is AA, but because he is the best person for the job.

Period.

[Marrah_G]

6. What a great way to drive away potential voters

Call them RACISTS........~THAT~ will sure bring them to our side.

As someone who was called a racist here numerous times during the primary for supporting a different Democrat, I'd advise you against this. All you would do is push an undecided voter directly into McCain's camp.

[PeaceNikki]

8. Agreed.

It won't make them question themselves - only the sender.

It's ridiculous and childish.

[Yes We Did]

12. It's neither. It's a truism.

Sorry that you don't like the message, but that doesn't make it any lest true.

And you know it. Both of you do.

[Marrah_G]

16. No- I don't know that. Your premise is false- not true.

Your creation will drive away those on the fence.

[Yes We Did]

18. No, my premise is absolutely true.

And if you don't see it, then I feel sorry for you.

And before you suggest it, no I'm not african american.

[Occam Bandage]

23. No, it's rather obvious that you're not.

I think if you had any substantive real-world experience with racial issues, it's more likely that you would have at some point in your life realized that calling people racist only turns them against you, while doing nothing to cause them to confront their prejudices.

[Yes We Did]

28. Well, that's how you see it.

And yes I do have experience with this exact situation. And you know what, the person I called out is now voting for Obama. So... there you go.

[Marrah_G]

26. Your baseless accusations of racism only hurt this campaign

Save it for ACTUAL racism. Not the crap you are making up in your head.

[Yes We Did]

29. It's not baseless.

As I stated in the OP.

[Marrah_G]

36. It is absolutely baseless unless the person has let you know they are voting on race

and if they ARE voting on race they sure as hell aren't undecided on Obama.

[Yes We Did]

44. All I can say is that I have...

a relative who was going to vote for McCain because he didn't want to vote for a n*****. I called him out on it. And now can happily say that he is going to vote for Obama.

That has been my experience. So for me, it has worked.
For you, it may not.

But once again, you cannot deny the truth in the message. There are many people out there, who if Obama was 100% white would be voting for him, but because he is 50% black are not.

That is a fact. This is my artistic expression of how I see it.

[Occam Bandage]

37. You cannot be sure that every particular undecided voter is racist.

Some, for instance, value experience above all, but are uneasy about McCain's policies. Others vote on character, and see what they think are two largely honorable men doing what they think is right. Others are reluctant to vote Republican due to the past eight years of failure, but are reflexively concerned about tax hikes and left-wing government. Calling any of these people "racist" only moves them further towards McCain's camp.

[Yes We Did]

40. But I NEVER said or insinuated that.

You keep going back to that, and I NEVER said/wrote that.

[Marrah_G]

43. Yes- you did insinuate that.

[Yes We Did]

45. NO... No I didn't.

So stop saying that. I know what I typed and I know what I meant.

[Marrah_G]

52. Your post and the picture with it clearly says that anyone unsure about Obama is a racist

[Yes We Did]

59. It is open to interpretation. That is how you interpret it.

That is the great thing about "art" even at the most basic level.

However, when you want to know the real meaning, it is best to ask the "artist" to see if YOUR interpretation is accurate.

As I said, I have updated the text in the OP to better explain this.

[Occam Bandage]

46. "There's something about him" is way, way too broad, and all those people

might say that as why they weren't committed to voting for him. After all, many people reflexively distrust honeyed words coming from a relatively unknown figure (for good reason), and "there's something about him" is a common way of putting that fundamental "I don't know if I can fully trust him" feeling. Many people said that about Edwards in '04, as I recall; I doubt they were racist.

[Yes We Did]

49. There, I took out the "send this to them" part.

Can you appreciate the message now?

[jberryhill]

71. Neither can they, in some instances

There are people who "can't quite put their finger on it", but are uncomfortable with Obama.

The emotional reason why is not even apparent to them.

[Yes We Did]

72. Thank You.

I couldn't have said it better myself.

[Marrah_G]

27. Dupe.

[KitchenWitch]

30. Just because you BELIEVE it to be true does not make it true.

[Yes We Did]

35. I seem to remember a lot of people on here saying the same thing a month ago.

Something changed since then?

Nope... didn't think so.

[Yes We Did]

9. No, not all of them.

Just the ones who inexplicably cannot tell you "why" they won't for Obama... The "there is just something about him" crowd who probably won't vote for him anyway.

[Marrah_G]

17. Calling people racists for not aving made a decision will certainly turn them from you

[Yes We Did]

20. Again, you missed the premise.

And must not have read the text. If you are unwilling to read the text, I will not spend any more time trying to convince you.

[Marrah_G]

34. Again I will say, your picture would only harm our campaign

[Yes We Did]

39. Well then I guess it's a good think I'm not working for the Obama campaign.

My message however is still true. Whether it would help or hurt, I don't know, but the message is still true.

I would hope that you could at least appreciate it for that.

[Marrah_G]

51. No- the message is not true

I think your heart is in the right place but your are incredibly misguided.

Attitudes like yours would have driven me away from the election, and frankly almost did, months ago. Being bashed with the racist label does NOTHING to bring people to your side. The only reason I am supporting Obama now is because my hatred of the repukes kept me in the game long enough to realize that Obama is nothing like his more zealous supporters.

Try talking to people, educating them, instead of driving them away with a labels that will forever drive a wedge between you and whomever you were trying to reach.

[Yes We Did]

53. I have edited the text in the OP.

This is my opinion, and I suggest you read it before you say again that I am calling all undecided racists.

[Marrah_G]

61. I still say the same thing- You are entitled to your opinion

And I am entitled to think you are incredible misguided.

It's now a dead horse being beat by both of us.

Have a nice day!

:hi:

[Yes We Did]

63. Yes, but as the creator it is MY opinion that determines meaning.

And yes, the horse is also dead.

You have a nice day too.

[MonteLukast]

22. "There is just something about him"...

... doesn't necessarily have to mean race.

It could be resentment of Obama's intellect. His having gone to good schools without the "rich" pedigree. His charisma. His eloquence.

I am curious how much envy plays a part. I've been envious of charismatic people before-- envious, especially, of their ability to get things done without having to take time-consuming extra work of convincing people and explaining themselves.

The tactic of cutting those down you envy is older than... well, McCain. ;-)

[Yes We Did]

31. Well, then if that's the case, then those people are just pathetic.

And I am sure some feel that way, but I am also sure more of them line up on the side I am addressing.

[patrice]

10. Agreed.

[Blu Dahlia]

38. lighten up. the pic is hilarious!

[Occam Bandage]

41. As a to-the-choir joke, it's funny.

As the OP declares it should be used, it is counterproductive.

[Yes We Did]

47. So don't use it. Don't send it out.

You think I care. It's not a RULE that you HAVE to do what the OP says. Here... You want me to take it out of the headline? I'll try. OK.

[Marrah_G]

54. Nope I won't lighten up- this sort of crap is racist in itself

[Yes We Did]

60. Yes... White on White crime.

So racist. I should be locked away.

[Essene]

74. yes, insulting people... really a great last minute tactic... *sigh*

[Yes We Did]

76. It's really simple, don't look at it.

I meant what I said and do not apologize for it. I said nothing wrong.

If you find it so offensive... then... what was it? Oh yeah.

Let It Sink.

[texasleo]

7. thread of the year!

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Occam Bandage]

11. Man, that's creepy. Please don't send that to anyone unless

you only want to ensure that they'll write you off as a nut.

[wowimthere]

48. it's not how it looks and that's the point.... it's what it infers. Many are caught up on how it

looks. The point is we shouldn't be. We should analyze what the candidates are saying.

[bunnies]

13. umm. they go from both looking normal to both looking horrifying.

The concept is good, but the execution... not so much. I say this only as someone who re-touches photos professionally. Execution is everything.

[Yes We Did]

14. Yes I know it's not the best photoshop job in the world.

As you know, that kind of change is rather complicated. I'm focusing more on message though. But I do see your point.

[wowimthere]

50. It's not what it looks like so much... and that's the point... it's the message

[PeaceNikki]

55. Yes, the message implies that those who won't vote Obama are racist

Doesn't help ANYONE to play that card. Even if it's true. It's accusatory. If it's true, fuck 'em, they are beyond reason. If it's not, it's offensive.

(In addition to being in the hall of fame of shitty photoshops)

[Yes We Did]

62. Once again, I ask you to reread the text in the OP. n/t

[PeaceNikki]

65. K.

Done and I still say it's stupid, accusatory and VERY poorly done.

[Yes We Did]

66. Well, then you do it better and show me how it's done. n/t

[PeaceNikki]

68. Heh. No.

The "message" is not one I care to propagate.

[Yes We Did]

70. Then don't criticize my work.

If you don't like the message, fine, but if you can't do better, then you have no right to attack what I was able to do.

[Lasher]

19. I sent to myself in an email.

Picture won't switch back and forth.

[Yes We Did]

25. direct link for you

[Lasher]

77. Ha ha ha, seen that one more than once before. EOM

[wowimthere]

21. k&R Good point! Nearly fell out of my chair with laughter. People should

listen to the words and look at the works of the candidate and when you do that you know who the better candidate is. It's clearly Barack Obama.

[Yes We Did]

32. Thanks Wow.

Wish more people could see my point. Oh Well... What you gonna do?

[wowimthere]

42. The point is salient... People should get beyond the visual at some point

and listen to the message of these candidates and if they can't maybe they should latch onto an image that gives causes them to think wisely. It's humor but the point is clear. People will vote for more of the same, vote against their best interests all because of the messenger's skin, culture, beliefs, height, weight etc.

[Yes We Did]

67. Some people aren't capable of doing that. n/t

[ChiciB1]

24. You DUNN GOOD!! n/t

[Bucky]

56. I have to pick between an orc and a vampire?

Again, the very mention of the topic of race makes Americans act retarded.

You are a total American.

[Yes We Did]

64. You too Bucky. Totally.

[Heather MC]

57. God McCain would make an even Uglier Black Man than he is an ugly white man

[anigbrowl]

58. What has been seen

[asdjrocky]

69. Man...

McLame is one ugly looking brother.

[Eyes_wide_ open]

73. Sarah Palin could say that she's not been race baiting

in her appearances the last few days using the exact same logic you are using in your responses to replies in this thread, "but I didn't SAY that". Whatever words you use are do not use are muted in the roaring insinuation of the graphic.

Even here, in this crowd where you are preaching to the choir MOST find it disturbing ... and offensive. If you are wise you'll heed that warning. You'll piss off far more people than you will convert with that approach, people that MIGHT have been swayed.

What do you suppose Obama would think of this approach? Then consider if he might not be a just bit more politically astute than any of us before you go viral with this. Please just think about it.

[Yes We Did]

75. I made a statement.

I stick by it. The message may not have been shown with the most tact, but it is still what I believe.

I explained exactly what it meant, and will not apologize for it.

[npincus]

78. Wow... your point is clear and well-taken.

[Yes We Did]

79. LOL...

So I have been told