Comments on: Tabloid report: Japan number two says Obama won’t win due to race

By: concerned Filipino

concerned Filipino — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:22:32 +0000

Wow, conservative alert!

His pastor’s racist? When it’s black “racism” directed at whites, that’s when you notice, eh? Well, even if that’s true, what does it have to do with anything? Obama broke off with Rev. Wright.

And in other news, Pastor John Hagee, who endorsed McCain, said that Hitler was doing God’s work.

But since we’re on the topic, Mr. Conservative American, in what ways, exactly, has Mr. Obama benefited from his race? It’s obvious that whatever these benefits are, they have nothing to do with you.

By: Todd

Todd — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:26:55 +0000

I didn’t know he had to say “Because I’m BLACK!!” to benefit from his race, I’m sorry. I am not saying thats the only reason, some people may be voting for him because they are sick of “typical politician bull”. I completely disagree because having him in the white house would bring an amazing amount of typical politician bull but I guess I have to respect that people get sucked into his shallow message.

I love that fact that we want someone to become president who had a racist pastor, has a wife that wasn’t proud of her country until her husband had a chance at becoming president, and is friends with someone who bombed the pentagon.

I don’t hate Obama I just hate people who defend him when they don’t know what they are talking about.

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By: Kevin

Kevin — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 03:52:42 +0000

He *benefits* from his race. Do you honestly think he would have made it through the grueling primaries if his call to arms was – “Because I’m BLACK!!” He got this far because the people voting for him are sick of typical politician bull and are looking for an alternative to that. Race helped Obama, but it wasn’t the only factor involved.

And if you think that Obama got this far because of race, then this statement you made is wrong – “I think America is so over race being an issue in most aspects.”

By: NPC

NPC — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 02:59:35 +0000

Whether he said it or not, saying you’re friends with Ms. Oiltanker (Condoleezza) is not going to help your case. The usage of blackpeopleloveus.com in this article is perfect. lol

By: Karasu-kun

Karasu-kun — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 02:46:00 +0000

Wow, that was a supremely uninformed and skewed. And I hope the second sentence was made with tongue firmly in cheek.

By: Troy

Troy — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 02:19:38 +0000

Being black and saying the word change over and over is about all he has gong for him. I’m hoping Bob Barr the libertarian candidate picks up the torch from Ron Paul!!

By: Alex

Alex — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 01:21:56 +0000

I don’t know the law exactly, but I’m under the impression that libel is an offense, although the Japanese have less of a tendency to be litigious. Still, I’d like to see Machimura take the tabloid to court over the issue and see how it all plays out.

By: Todd

Todd — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 23:34:05 +0000

The only reason Obama got this far is because of his race. And if you don’t believe that then consider how in his own book he says he benefits from his race. I think America is so over race being an issue in most aspects. If he loses it won’t be because of his race. If a white person wins the presidency over a black person doesn’t mean America prefers white people.

By: Irene

Irene — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 23:29:23 +0000

Japanese tabloids make up stories, man… -_- I don’t think they have much credibilities. But I guess Shukan Bunshun is much better than Gendai, which is basically full of lies.

By: Zanibas

Zanibas — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 23:09:11 +0000

I seriously doubt that race is the issue here, but the issues itself will. Both have conflicting views, and those who gain the most support win. Despite what other people say, we’re not that biased in our thinking!

By: jiyuu minshuutou

jiyuu minshuutou — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 23:04:37 +0000

LDP commenting on America being conservative? lol

By: ダビ

ダビ — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 22:24:31 +0000

Seems that since Obama became a serious candidate everyone and his mother is an expert on american race relations…

By: ponta

ponta — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 22:19:28 +0000

I don’t understand Machimura’s reaction;Why does he have to show his best friend was an African-American?
He was quoted as saying since USA was conservative, and in his opinion, the American conservatives would opt for a white man rather than a black man and an woman, Obama will lose. It is irrelevant whether he is black friendly or not.

Many share the sentiment that race still matters in the U.S.—for that matter in the world, unfortunately.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/02/10/politics/main3813526.shtml

Anyway as a politician, his statement was dumb.