After Obama's win, white backlash festers in US

[morteduzionism]

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But for nonviolent secessionist groups like the League of the South, the hope is for a more vigorous debate about the direction of the US and the South's role in it, says Michael Tuggle, a League blogger in North Carolina.

Mr. Tuggle says his group isn't looking for an 1860-style secession but, rather, a model that Spain, for one, is moving toward, in which "there's a great deal of autonomy for constituent regions" – a foil to what is seen as unchecked, dangerous federal power in Washington.

"To a lot of people, the idea of secession doesn't seem so crazy anymore," says Tuggle. "People are talking about how left out they feel, ... and they feel that something strange and radical has taken over our country."

There're two stories here, IMO, the first is about the general racial reaction to the election. The other, the one I'd like to start a discussion about, is the reaction of these people wanting to create autonomous regions within the country.

Is it really that serious?

Seriously, what are people so afraid of? Is this a case of guilt? Do these people feel that blacks still want revenge for centuries of inhumane treatment?

Even if blacks did feel that way, what's going to happen? Do they think Obama is going to team up with Colin Powell to create a junta? Is Obama going to give an Executive Order authorizing pogroms?

Seriously, WTF is wrong with these people?

[Markas]

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There're two stories here, IMO, the first is about the general racial reaction to the election. The other, the one I'd like to start a discussion about, is the reaction of these people wanting to create autonomous regions within the country.

Is it really that serious?

Seriously, what are people so afraid of? Is this a case of guilt? Do these people feel that blacks still want revenge for centuries of inhumane treatment?

Even if blacks did feel that way, what's going to happen? Do they think Obama is going to team up with Colin Powell to create a junta? Is Obama going to give an Executive Order authorizing pogroms?

Seriously, WTF is wrong with these people?

I hear Obama is going to do a paint-job and 1600 Pennsylvia Avenue will be called The Black House.

Really though the secessionists like the one Sarah Palin sleeps with every night I tend to dismiss as fantasists and kooks, as are the 9,000 or so members of the League of the South.

However, the deep divisions in parts of America on things such as secularism and abortion are easy enough built on in a political group and can easily seem the only way if people are disaffected enough to accept something as extreme as Secession. Maybe the alaskans and Alabamians can form an alliance and perform a pincer movement.

[Mythos]

The irony is that these people say they believe in democracy. Of course, they only believe in it only when their horse wins.

[Chaigidel]

its not serious--- I live in the deep south, and no such sentitment has gripped the country

the majority of the american population elected president Obama; this is the way our rule has always been and much like a baldwin saying he is moving to canada an idiot hick will say he is going to secede.

I would like to remind all my fellow southerners WE ALREADY FOUGHT A WAR OVER THAT SO THE ISSUE IS SETTLED THERE WILL BE NO GODDAMN SECESSION !

[Gaidin]

Meh, he'd take the violent secession if he thought it would work.

[morteduzionism]

I'm just trying to get an idea of the mentality that even says something like this out loud.

His [Obama's] term would be up in four years. Do they think Obama can turn the country into S.S.A (Socialists States of America) in that period of time?

[Gaidin]

Do they think Obama can turn the country into S.S.A (Socialists States of America) in that period of time?

Haven't you been reading Faux news? We're doomed.

[Captain Arrrgh!]

Meh, he'd take the violent secession if he thought it would work.

On a derailing note "Meh" has been officially added to the Dictionary, it will be in next year's print. Was on the news two days ago.

[Rush Limbaugh]

I might have an answer for you but you got rid of the nifty green link to the post it was in. Which post were you quoting?

Go back a page.

[Mithie]

The South can seceed if they want to.

The most valuable thing we'll lose is Sea World.

[Markas]

The South can seceed if they want to.

The most valuable thing we'll lose is Sea World.

But is Sea World worth fighting for? I hear they have dolphins that play the keyboard or something.

[Mithie]

But is Sea World worth fighting for? I hear they have dolphins that play the keyboard or something.

Oh the dolphins can do many wonderous things, my friend.

[Gaidin]

Eventually they'll give all the earthlings a crystal bowl thanking us for all the fish.

[Rush Limbaugh]

95% of blacks vote for a black president and whites are called racists as usual.

Ill bet he won by the black vote.

[Tominokar]

95% of blacks vote for a black president and whites are called racists as usual.

Ill bet he won by the black vote.

2% more white people voted for Obama this election than the last. That means even without a higher percentage of black, hispanic and Asian voters, he would have won the popular vote, and the most seats he would have lost would be North Carolina, Indiana and perhaps Florida. And let's not forget the added appeal he would have in these groups over John Kerry, even if he was white.

[Gaidin]

That's funny because you can't carry the vote on the african american electorate alone.

[Markas]

That's funny because you can't carry the vote on the african american electorate alone.

Welcome to the World of Rush. If there's no evidence for campaign donation irregularities or fraudulent voting, it's all down to the black vote.

It can't be the best guy won. It can't.

[Rush Limbaugh]

That's funny because you can't carry the vote on the african american electorate alone.

only 43% of whites voted for Obama. They cant carry it but they sure can swing it.

If there's no evidence for campaign donation irregularities or fraudulent voting, it's all down to the black vote.

Theres plenty of evidence of both. If blacks dont vote Mc Cain is president thats for sure.

[The Dude]

Theres plenty of evidence of both. If blacks dont vote Mc Cain is president thats for sure.

So rather than admit that McCain should've worked harder to score a percentage of the black vote, the fault is with the .

Amirite?

[Nouvelle Vague]

only 43% of whites voted for Obama. They cant carry it but they sure can swing it.

Theres plenty of evidence of both. If blacks dont vote Mc Cain is president thats for sure.

Actually as I recall watching the election telecast on different US stations that the big thing that sealed it for Obama was the fact he got more votes from White Women than McCain did. McCain only slightly edged him out in the overall count of White voters because he was strong with White men voters compared to white women for Obama.

But Obama was strong with women voters overall winning 56% of the vote easily winning the youngest demographic (18-29) by like 66% and only lost out to McCain in one catagory 65 and over. You can’t be bitter and say he only won because of the black vote because Latinos polled well for him too and he won in just about every category.