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Originally Posted by CarleyGee
I don't understand why everyone is making a big deal out
of him being "BLACK" when he's not even full black.
Also, I don't think just because I'm "young" I won't
understand topics like this, because for my age, I'm
actually very mature and intelligent.
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You live in the South and don't get this?
Just because his mother is white doesn't mean Obama isn't black.
Race isn't a math formula, it's a social construct.
Here's the real math:
White man + white woman = white baby.
Black man + white woman = black baby.
White man + black woman = black baby.
Black man + white woman = black baby.
There are no fractions or percentages that are signifigant. Very few black people in America have only African blood running through their veins...just like our new president. That doesn't mean they aren't black, or a "half" something this or "quarter" something that. Racism doesn't see percentages.
That's why the election and today's inauguration are so significant. America got over that high hurdle it was unable to until now. I am sure you are mature and intelligent enough to get that.