African-Americans discuss racism in the US - 18 Oct 08

Added: Oct 18, 2008

From: AlJazeeraEnglish

Duration: 2:29

Earlier this week, Al Jazeera aired a story that captured the seemingly intolerant attitudes of some people who attended a rally for Sarah Palin, the Republican vice-presidential candidate. The story received more than one million hits on YouTube's website. But did their views represent a wider opinion? Casey Kauffman, who filmed the original story in Ohio, showed it to some African-American families in Atlanta to gauge their reaction.

Channel: News

Tags: al  america  atlanta  casey  election  english  jazeera  kauffman  mccain  obama  ohio  palin  race  racism 

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priorzola Says:

Oct 27, 2008 - You're just pissed that 2 million people saw that original video. That means that the vile hatred that is the underlying theme of McCain's desperate campaign (because he dare not talk about his BUSH-LIKE policies) is being exposed for what it is. If you were a REAL CONSERVATIVE you would admonish these followers for their SAD beliefs that are hurting the GOP's chances of winning more than they're helping it. AND, if you were a REAL CONSERVATIVE, you'd OWN BUSH'S Failures instead of blame others.

82ndwarpig Says:

Oct 27, 2008 - yes it is, look it up, its relativistic bs. We use english and there are books if you need help and there are references for spelling, not phonics. Again though, you are right. Even though I've met all kinds of people from all over the world, being an infantryman for over 20 years - killing them is a fringe benefit. Job satisfaction, my only regret is not killing enough. But don't hate b/c you don't have the balls to do it & defend your freedom, it's ok somebody has watch the farm animals.

priorzola Says:

Oct 27, 2008 - Go back to Iraq. You're going to hate the next 8 years of the OBAMA administration. Maybe you'll learn something about the rules of linguistics while you're over there. Obviously, you've learned a lot of reactionary rhetoric in your 20 years. You can keep your "infantryman" red herring crap to yourself. I have members of my family/ friends who have been in the military. Some are complete idiots, some are extremely worldly (but that's because they had an innate curiosity b4 entering the force).

82ndwarpig Says:

Oct 27, 2008 - "family/ friends who have been in the military" you are vindicated! -from being a coward - knowing someone else who stepped up for you, well aren't you special? along with being right and so smart & able to make your point with all caps.

priorzola Says:

Oct 27, 2008 - I'm not special, just better informed. Being in the military doesn't make your political viewpoints special either. TOO MANY in the military think that because they're called in the moments of FAILED foreign policy that they're informed about all the failures that led to the ULTIMATE failure in policy (which is what war is an admission of). You're a trained killing machine and not meant to have independent thought as far s your commanders are concerned. In your case, I think they're right.

82ndwarpig Says:

Oct 27, 2008 - right on!

theworldisround88 Says:

Oct 28, 2008 - It is obvious Race determines if Obama gets elected as president. The Black people have come out in force for Obama cause he's black, regardless of what his policies are! In previous election, the black people have never come out in force for a white candiate e.g. McCain. The fact is that some white person could have exactly the same policies and outlooks as Obama but the Black wont vote for them! If obama is elected, i wuld not be surprised if black race is an issue once again!

katrinaje Says:

Oct 29, 2008 - racist white people are ignorant,insecure, and fearful. blacks are not trying to "take over"

mastaj75 Says:

Oct 29, 2008 - black arent tryin to take over obama just want a change dont you all hell look at wat these republicans doin to this country its falling apart and if we dont do anything about it then we'll be an extinct race look an american doesnt define color its bout ur loyalty to america people that are racist of obama arent true americans they arent its not bout color or race its bout the loyalty ones has for its country and that is wat barack is about

yimmyyimbo Says:

Oct 30, 2008 - hahah at 1:09 when he says "they dont represent the America i live in" WELL NEGRODAMUS THATS CUZ YOU LIVE IN ATLANTA

nativememfrican Says:

Oct 31, 2008 - I'm only opposed to black criminals, not black people like these people on this video who are obviously educated and productive. I live in Memphis and it's like a war zone because it is full of black youth who are uneducated, violent, lacking fathers in the home etc.

SteveYang6250 Says:

Nov 1, 2008 - "Because of the things we've been exposed to, our mentalities have a mindset of something all of us call stereotypes. To free this thought, is to become free of life, of liberty, and obtain eternal pursuit of happiness. Unfortunately, this is impossible." -Steven Yang

truthouch Says:

Nov 3, 2008 - If whites are so bad how come we are about to elect the first Black President. Anybody who has followed the election knows. In the Primaries, not even the Hispanics supported Barack Obama. It was white males age 18-40 that gave him the victory over Clinton. Obama has to have atleast 40% of the white vote to win. Not only will he get it, he will get more white voted then Kerry or Gore did against Bush. Europeans cannot claim anything close to that.

216CERTIFIED Says:

Nov 7, 2008 - OH SHIT WE GOT A PR ON HERE TALKIN SHIT ? YOU ARE WITH US STUPID THEY MADE UP THE TERM SPIC NOT US GET ON THE SIDE THAT HAS LOVE FOR PR's

psychoninja911 Says:

Nov 7, 2008 - I'm tired of this racism shit. Obama is half black and half white, right? Everyone can stfu about race. Let's worry about him balancing out the economy. Yeah? Also I need a something I can say to family and friends about this white/black shit. Racism is killing me and it's killing the nation? Any phrases or words of advice to use without stepping on people's toes. Reply here:

cuzy08 Says:

Nov 7, 2008 - If anyone is racist in this country its the niggers. (not blacks... niggers)

cuzy08 Says:

Nov 7, 2008 - Here we go again! More bogus shit to keep Americans fighting with each other. I just hope the rich are really enjoying their over-paid asses.

ninanwk69 Says:

Nov 9, 2008 - Al Jazzera are you in the business of propaganda? There is more black against white racism in America!!

TECHKLEC Says:

Nov 9, 2008 - Sometimes it seems that we are regressing back to the days of segragation.

Childrenscneterh Says:

Nov 17, 2008 - A domino effect of societies racism issues. & Do you not have a problem with white criminals too? After all contrary to what is portrayed there are far more white criminals than black ones. And thats in every facet of crime.

nativememfrican Says:

Nov 17, 2008 - Of course I'm against white criminals...any color criminal but this video was about a black family...thus the statement about black criminals. I wish all families were as obviously refined and productive as this one. Hey, it's not cool to play the race card and whining is out now that President-Elect Obama has successfully won his bid for the White House.

Childrenscneterh Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - Well unfortunately because of racism in our socio-economic structure their arent means for all minorities to reach that level of refinement. I hope you dont really believe your last comment, because thats really naive.

nativememfrican Says:

Nov 19, 2008 - No more whining please. No more excuses.

s37d Says:

Dec 8, 2008 - she looks like a gorilla

Mercenary1818 Says:

Dec 20, 2008 - Racists need to grow the hell up and stop being such inbred fat fucking retards. It would make it a whole lot easier to remove racism in society if both Whites and Blacks worked together in harmony to end such prejudices and make racism a whole lot less active and evident in our society.