Comments on: My thoughts on Barack Obama??? Ask Cornel West:

By: Food4Thought

Food4Thought — Sat, 24 May 2008 17:10:49 +0000

My take is..yea what Cornel is saying true, we would love to see what he has for the (black) people.But on the other hand we have to be realistic. We have to pose a few questions, how successful would Obama’s campaign be if he relied on African Americans to be his main supporter? Also, we want Obama to do come at our race and tell us specifically what he’s going to do for us. Yes that would be great. But we have to look at it from all angles. What if Hilary came out and just started talking to white people saying how much she has a passion for them and what she’s going to do for them?

In reality I don’t believe majority of the black people have the funds to support Obama financially but we can support him in many other ways. I agree with Cornel but on the other hand we just have to remember to look at everything from both sides, it a common mistake in the black race.

Yes, I am black and a full supporter of Obama and ALL of Dr. Cornel West’s writings. =)

By: Foodminusaur

Foodminusaur — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 23:54:51 +0000

Magatte is right. That clip is very old (in political time) and Cornel West’s concerns about Obama have been addressed and he now fully supports Obama. If West can change his mind, can the rest of you?

By: Magatte

Magatte — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 08:10:31 +0000

Just to point out that Cornell West is presently working on Obama’s campaign and is one of his strongest supporters. These comments he made were before he actually got to know the man, and his stand on issues:

By: Chesapeake

Chesapeake — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 21:01:41 +0000

Akech, a candidate may turn down anyone’s money. They have choices.

By: Akech

Akech — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 03:34:39 +0000

Are there any African America “THINK TANKS” or groups who can give advise to aspiring leaders like Obama? Why are the campaigns for Blacks in Congress funded by people other than blacks and forcing them to pay no attention to black issues?

You know, when someone pays for your campaign, s(he) controls how you vote, that means you are there to champion his/her causes -> you are a flunky. The only benefit you get out of this is the congressional salary and benefits. Your constituents are left with nothing.
This is what has become of many people representing Africans in Congress. The peole paying for their campaign control who/what they vote for or against.