Now Im wid this, cause Michele Obama is the most beautiful first lady ever. I love the fact that she represents family first.
Sorry to interrupt the regularly schedule program...but Imma say this.
I repsect Obama's accomplishments, the inherent symbolism and potential of his Presidency. The doors that this could open.
My experiences and my elders have taught me that most politicians are like entertainers. Phenomenal on stage, but its what they do off stage that is most significant. The legislation they sign. Therefore, I never put 100%, blind allegience to any of them. Ive worked with them on the local level. I see what they do.
It is absolutist, all-or-nothing thinking, to say that any human is perfect. I agree with some of Obama's policies, some I dont. But to say that someone has to lockstep with the entire Obama administration....and if you oppose it, then "its a strong indicator of your self hate".....???? Or to assume that someones strong dislike extends to his wife and family? I dunno.
It's like the Pan African/Afrocentric person telling you..."You hate yourself and other black people, because you dont agree with me and you work around yt in a office and pay taxes." "You have no knowledge of white supremacy and you are a white boy. Its a double negative postulate. Hard to come back from that. LOL.
Or the NOI telling people "because you are Christian, you lack knowledge of self...you hate your own Black beautiful self." Or visa versa.
Its extremism, coercion, emotional labeling, all-or-nothing thinking. Similar response used by George Bush..."you're either with us, or against us." It automatically shuts down walls, builds up emotional responses and leaves no room for reasoned discussion. The self-defense kicks in, and we are off to raising the murder rate again.
Continue.