Time for Obama to Move On. Ferraro a Distraction.

Having pondered over Geraldine Ferraro’s ridiculous statement about Senator Barack Obama achieving his political status because of the color of his skin, then claiming to be a victim because multitudes have voiced how racist the comment was, two conclusions remain.

First conclusion:  Ferraro is nothing more than an opportunist.  She gained a high position in Senator Hillary Clinton’s campaign and allowed dormant racist thoughts, which she clearly refuses to recognize, to manifest through the media.  The theory here is that once she discovered the Rush Limbaughs of the world applauded her statement, she realized she did not need Clinton anymore.  She claims she stepped down from her position to stand by what she believes in and not to hurt the Clinton campaign.  I’m sorry, but the damage is already done!  Ferraro said what she said as a Clinton representative.  Why step down now?

Ferraro knows by re-hashing such an offensive and controversial statement, she will continue to get as much media coverage, if not more than the political candidates.  It can be said with national attention like that, Ferraro is well on her way to becoming a published author and maybe a radio personality. 

That said, Ferraro stepped down because she saw the opportunity to start her own campaign based on being a so-called victim by stirring up the old melting pot of the watered-down version of a separate-but-equal mindset.

Consequently, Ferraro’s tantrum is damaging the entire Democratic Party, smoothing the way for McCain, all for her personal gain.

Furthermore, it is absolutely ridiculous and downright pathetic for Ferraro to claim discrimination.  Unless she can identify with being raised by a people where some have inherit a dormant mindset of being afraid to improve themselves and their quality of living from generations and generations of mentally oppressed people who by law, was not even allowed to try to better themselves, she cannot begin to understand what it is like to be discriminated against for the color of her skin; maybe for her gender and even her ignorant tongue, but NOT because of the color of her skin.  Ferraro is the lucky one.

Second conclusion:  Senator Obama needs to brush this issue off the soles of his shoes and specifically address the issues supporters have been waiting for him to address.  He cannot afford to let this sad and tired attempt to distract him from what can be assumed was his original tactic which is to answer that 3 a.m. challenge.

If Obama can ignore the Ferraro accusations and respond to the media’s questions regarding it with a swift answer of how he plans to operate as Commander in Chief, he will succeed in shutting the mouths of his enemies proving to America that he is indeed capable of effectively serving the term as President of The United States.

Clinton Should Get Rid of Ferraro!

First of all, if Geraldine Ferraro still holds the same position in the Clinton campaign after making such an absurd statement, then I have to say Senator Clinton must not be too upset by it.  In fact, it can be said at some level, she agrees with Ferraro. 

Ferraro is quoted saying Senator Barack Obama would not be in the position he is in today if he were not black.  That racist statement was an attempt to strip the integrity, and every achievement, victory, and goal Obama has and will continue to reach by tainting it, triggering dormant racist thoughts, reducing him to being just a black man.  Consequently, this type of thinking allows an individual to dismiss Senator Obama’s talent, intellect, and capabilities as President of The United States.

In my experience, if a non-African American were to dismiss my talents, capabilities, and accomplishments by “complimenting” me as a smart black lady, that only tells me that they are so intimidated by me, that they must reduce my character in some way in order to build their own, and make them feel good about themselves and if they voice this skewed perception loud enough, people might believe it.  I suppose that is the name of the game in politics.  However, when a political candidate allows their campaign to touch on a subject as sensitive and inhumane as racism, you reveal how immature you really are despite the years of politcal experience you have in office.  I will go as far as to say even Republicans are intelligent enough to avoid that kind of tactic.

At the same token, if Senator Obama would not be where he is today because he is black, then Senator Clinton would not be where she is today if she were not a woman or even the former President Bill Clinton’s wife.

So now what?

Having said that, let us analyze Ferraro’s statement.  Senator Obama is a one-of-kind individual.  Senator Clinton is a one-of-a-kind individual.  Both candidates have achieved history-making goals because they are who they are.  Obama happens to be black and Clinton happens to be a woman.  Everyone knows because of this, citizens are taking more interest in these elections.  These elections are getting more media coverage because there are more angles to cover given the diversity in each candidate.  So yes, Ferraro is right in saying Obama is where he is politically because he is who he is but we all know that is not what she meant.

As for Mrs. Bill Clinton, I am not so quick to let her off the hook just because she says she doesn’t agree with Ferraro.  Ferraro represents Clinton.  Ferraro has not retracted her remarks nor does she apologize for it.  In fact, she claims to be offended because she’s viewed as a racist for her statement.

Oh. Well.

I’m all for women standing up for what they believe in but only if the intention is to enlighten and uplift for a positive purpose.  Ferraro’s statement was ignorant and essentially had nothing to do with presidential responsibilities.