We have met the only African American man in America that did not vote for Obama

Ladies and gentlemen, it's true. I have met the only African-American man who claims to not have voted for Obama. He doesn't trust Democrats. They are "liars" and "unqualified". Yup. Let me tell you about the half hour from Hell this afternoon.

Our young friend (let's call her Alexis; it's not her real name, but her real name's distinctive enough to be noticeable,) is off to college. A far-right-wing college. I'm not naming that, either, but I will give a little backstory. I realize we're biased because we love her, but this young woman is exceptional. Besides maintaining an A average through school and Running Start (she actually started community college two years ago and finished in June,) she's done extensive international volunteer work, among other things. She is outstanding -- articulate, funny, intelligent, beautiful, everything you'd want your daughter to be. Oh, yeah -- she's spent the past ten years being brainwashed by her RW stepfather and his family. Yay. We knew our little sweetie and her mom before Dad came along. Our young friend was accepted by some significant universities; she's going to a school that doesn't accept federal funding because they can then discriminate re: awarding scholarships and "student aid".

Today was her going-away party. We went for her. It's increasingly difficult; every time we're in this family's home, we're either excluded or outright confronted via one of their other guests about our political beliefs. After all, we are the token Democrats. We walked into the backyard where most of the guests were. It wasn't even five minutes until we heard our young friend's mother and some of the other guests having a loud discussion with a guy who couldn't wait to tell the party at large that he doesn't vote for Democrats, he won't ever vote for one, he does not have any Democratic friends, etcetera. Obviously, when one is a guest in someone else's home, it's rude to start World War III, but here's the thing.

This family has been to our house before for a social gathering. We do not talk about politics at any social gathering in our home unless we KNOW that everyone there is of a fairly similar opinion. It's rude. It is astonishing to me that anyone would think it appropriate to act like this, even more so when you don't know everyone attending. I resisted the impulse to walk over to the guy who'd just told the entire party he didn't vote for Barack Obama, stick out my hand, and say, "I don't believe I introduced myself. My name is ______________, and I voted for Barack Obama."

Again: We see this stuff here daily, but I have to agree with the person that posted last week about his belief that there will be violence before this is over. This goes beyond simple good manners or any kind of tact. The country is split. They haven't figured out yet that our numbers are exponentially larger than theirs, but when they do, all bets are off.

In the meantime, we've attended our last social gathering at that household.

I'll wait till she leaves for school, call her mother, and ask to have a cup of coffee with her. I can guarantee that any relationship we may have had will be over by the time I leave the coffee shop.

We've had enough.

It's the same with my family. I purposely NEVER bring up politics, and I carefully invite only certain people over who I know can be circumspect in their conversation topics. But when I visit THEM, I can't go five minutes without being accosted for some Democrat's foible (last time it was Jefferson and the cash in the freezer).

It's terribly rude, but they just don't seem to get it at all.

Is it because we'd prefer to have a fun social gathering in which everyone feels comfortable?

One of our other buddies is a Republican. He re-registered as an Independent. No, we don't agree, but it doesn't impede our friendship; we just don't talk about politics. These other folks don't seem to be able to manage that.

It's a mystery...

you're lucky you don't have to go there any more. What awful people! Who needs to be around them?

It's very sad about that girl. Maybe her time in the real world, once she's out of school, will show her a better way. I'm sorry for your loss.

But, if it's any comfort to you, there's another black guy who didn't vote for Obama - just so you know you didn't meet the only one:

Maybe it was really Michael Steele, huh? LMAO!

:rofl:

So why are you mentioning Michael Steele?

Good to see you , too, Trampy Name.................... :hi:

Thanks for making me spray my laptop screen with ice water. :hi:

He probably doesn't vote at all. I don't think he does anything really.

fellates Scalia.

He's out with his wife now, in their RV, roaming around the country. He told an interviewer that they sometimes park overnight in WalMart parking lots.

I truly cannot think of a more suitable venue for Thomas than a WalMart parking lot.........................................

I just was floored. Of course, he had to throw in the obligatory "Democrat Party", too.

What a bad-ass, huh? :eyes:

"pushing" his politics.

I worked with many others, but there was one who didn't like him and had Conservative views. I was shocked, and so was everyone else when I told them.

Maybe someone else could explain it to me. I am still seeing people of all races and ages out in public proudly wearing their Obama t-shirts, buttons, etcetera. I haven't agreed with everything he's done, but this guy thinks John McCain was a better choice?

OMG. :rofl:

I mean he was an African American Union Electrician!!!!!!! R u kidding me?? The discussion happened
because our Boss was poking and prodding about Obama and how he'd never vote for a black man, I finally had enough and proudly pointed out my bumpersticker I had driven 3 hrs to get. I explained I would never vote Republican ever!! because they don't stand for anything I believe in, my boss shook his head and left which led to our conversation at break time. Baffled doesn't even begin.....

I'm sick of these posts from people on DU who are shocked and awed that black people don't share a hive mind. I mean really come on now. You know there were more black people than that one guy who didn't vote for Obama. Hell there were a lot of black people who just didn't vote period. Contrary to what you may think, we don't all think alike. While the majority of AA's were for Obama, there were a small percentage who were not. Now my aunt and her family are black republicans, and they were for Obama, but only begrundingly because they didn't like the choice of Palin as VP. The other black people I know who didn't vote for Obama or vote at all were either far far left, far right, or did not vote for him for religious/conspiracy reasons. So yes Virginia, not all black people were weeping with joy when Obama won. (I was though!).

Really didn't mean to offend. But sometimes we say and think dumb things. I am ashamed for just assuming. I mean I really wanted Hillary to win because I'm a woman, but I was wowed by Obama since he spoke at 04 convention.

It wasn't my intent. Mostly, I was astonished at someone who would vote against his own best interests. Not only vote against them, but expose that ignorance to an entire group of people this afternoon.

I fail to understand why a vote for the other guy would be any occasion to be proud at all.

Again, I apologize; I'm glad to hear your point of view.