Is Barack Obama the 1st black president?
20 January 2009, 02:43 PM
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Is Barack Obama the 1st black president?
I'm a bit confused. Surely he is the 1st mixed race president, given that he has 1 white parent and 1 black parent?
And yet every news bulletin I hear says he is the 1st black president.
Does this mean we should now refer to mixed race as black, and if so is mixed race now another term we are not supposed to use?
Paul.
And yet every news bulletin I hear says he is the 1st black president.
Does this mean we should now refer to mixed race as black, and if so is mixed race now another term we are not supposed to use?
Paul.
20 January 2009, 02:57 PM
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It's a funny one, I think it's down to the individual to decide which direction they follow, I have as few mixed race friends, all the guys seem to lean toward the black side, where as the girl I know is the opposite.
20 January 2009, 03:10 PM
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lol @ pantone colour.
I believe the definition of "black" comes as the USA dont recognise "mixed race" as an ethinicity. You're black or white out there. Making allowances for other races of course.
In short, if your skin is not white, but you are of a mixed white, and african origin, you are black.
I believe the definition of "black" comes as the USA dont recognise "mixed race" as an ethinicity. You're black or white out there. Making allowances for other races of course.
In short, if your skin is not white, but you are of a mixed white, and african origin, you are black.
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20 January 2009, 03:15 PM
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Doesn't matter, the future is a light brown anyway after the Equality Commission revealed one in 10 kids in Britain today is from a mixed race background.
Once everyone is the same they'll be able to disband themselves.
Sholto Byrnes: Britain's acceptance of mixed-race relationships is a new and precious phenomenon | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk
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Once everyone is the same they'll be able to disband themselves.
Sholto Byrnes: Britain's acceptance of mixed-race relationships is a new and precious phenomenon | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk
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20 January 2009, 03:16 PM
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Who cares, hes certainly the 2nd monkey to be running the country 
That was a joke btw, more intended at GWB before anyone has a go, certainly no offence intended
That was a joke btw, more intended at GWB before anyone has a go, certainly no offence intended
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20 January 2009, 03:45 PM
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Doesn't matter, the future is a light brown anyway after the Equality Commission revealed one in 10 kids in Britain today is from a mixed race background.
Once everyone is the same they'll be able to disband themselves.
Sholto Byrnes: Britain's acceptance of mixed-race relationships is a new and precious phenomenon | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk
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Once everyone is the same they'll be able to disband themselves.
Sholto Byrnes: Britain's acceptance of mixed-race relationships is a new and precious phenomenon | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk
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An interesting and well written article
Although I would dispute his assertion that our 'acceptance' of mixed race couples and their children is a recent thing
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20 January 2009, 03:54 PM
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There seems a fair amount of evidence that he is the first non-American president........
Still, if he does a good job, who cares?
But, if he is so intent on hiding his heritage, what else is he hiding?
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Still, if he does a good job, who cares?
But, if he is so intent on hiding his heritage, what else is he hiding?
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20 January 2009, 03:55 PM
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20 January 2009, 04:10 PM
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Our PM aint English, but fronts the political system.
That said, thats not a good example is it
20 January 2009, 04:14 PM
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20 January 2009, 04:18 PM
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20 January 2009, 04:19 PM
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Black, White... Whats important is that there is video proof he is Irish
YouTube - Is Barack Obama Irish? Hell yeah: watch him Riverdance!
YouTube - Is Barack Obama Irish? Hell yeah: watch him Riverdance!
20 January 2009, 04:24 PM
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20 January 2009, 04:26 PM
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Best of luck to him, he is going to need it with the state the country is in and it could Will be that history sees him as the man that ran the US into the ground with all their economic problems.
He will could have it twice as bad as his 'white' predecessors, every decision he makes will upset someone black or white and he could well be accused of favouring one over the other. I would hope his colour will become irrelevant and that he is a good and fair president
He will could have it twice as bad as his 'white' predecessors, every decision he makes will upset someone black or white and he could well be accused of favouring one over the other. I would hope his colour will become irrelevant and that he is a good and fair president
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20 January 2009, 04:37 PM
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Black, White... Whats important is that there is video proof he is Irish
YouTube - Is Barack Obama Irish? Hell yeah: watch him Riverdance!
YouTube - Is Barack Obama Irish? Hell yeah: watch him Riverdance!
YouTube - Barack Obama is IRISH!
20 January 2009, 05:01 PM
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Got a text last week:
"Don't know what the fuss is about Barack Obama being the first black president of the US. Zimbabwe have had one for years and he's not all that good."
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"Don't know what the fuss is about Barack Obama being the first black president of the US. Zimbabwe have had one for years and he's not all that good."
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20 January 2009, 05:09 PM
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Seems to be getting a LOT more coverage tha our own Prime Ministers when they get sworn in.
Our obsession with America really must stop.
They make cr4p cars, they were largely responsible for the credit crunch, they blow everyone up and they are mostly fat.
Our obsession with America really must stop.
They make cr4p cars, they were largely responsible for the credit crunch, they blow everyone up and they are mostly fat.
20 January 2009, 05:10 PM
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I give it 3months before people start disliking him, the cracks will start to show and race will be brought darkly into matters.
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20 January 2009, 05:31 PM
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dpb, im sure most are lol
Jamie, lol I watched that a few times, as he got his swearing in wrong, bless. Bad start interrupting the guy reading it. lol
Bless.
Powerful speech though.
Jamie, lol I watched that a few times, as he got his swearing in wrong, bless. Bad start interrupting the guy reading it. lol
Bless.
Powerful speech though.
20 January 2009, 05:40 PM
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It is a bit confusing there does appear to be alot of hype from the media saying first Black President.What happened to half - cast or half-caste,that used to be a term used when someone wasn't black but not white either(mixed raced)So he is mixed raced,he's not pure Black or Pure White.