McLaughlin Refers to Obama as Oreo

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<p>I can’t say I am sure what to make of this one?</p>

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<p>Sounds like something George Jefferson would have said about his neighbors…</p>

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<p>I’m not sure either… he may not have meant it as too derogatory, but it could very well be taken either way and offend people.</p>

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<p>It’s kind of true. Obama’s story is so incredibly unique that he couldn’t possibly have picked up “stereotypical black behaviors” (I wonder if I will get crucified simply for stating such a thing exists). </p>

<p>He does not sound black. This benefits him greatly in a national election.
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I suppose we can file this under the “blatantly obvious but still can not be mentioned in public because people’s feelings might get hurt” folder.</p>

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<p>How about Coconut, MilkyWay, AlmondJoy, Mounds…? </p>

<p>So is McCain a white asparagus? </p>

<p>All are pretty good.</p>

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<p>Off topic</p>

<p>I like the new Oreos commercial; the father and son one where they were teleconferencing. I think it is very good.</p>

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<p>I don’t understand why people are making a big deal of everything in this election. Who cares?</p>

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<p>It’s funny how we’re going back and forth between whether Obama is black enough, or too black. Personally, I think his degree of blackness is juuuust right.</p>

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<p>His blackness matters because blacks who vote by color want to make sure he’s on their side, and whites who vote by color want to make sure he isn’t.</p>

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<p>If Obama is an oreo, he is the kind that has one dark cookie, one vanilla cookie, and a wholesome peanut-butter filling. People can see whichever side they want. That is the truth about his heritage.</p>

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<p>I was thinking more of a strawberrry dipped in chocolate.</p>

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<p>I saw the show. </p>

<p>CNN should be ashamed of itself…again.</p>

<p>They clipped this out without showing the comments that preceded and followed.</p>

<p>Do they not have any real news?</p>

<p>CNN has repeatedly tried to interject race into this election.
They really should be ashamed.
They’re not.</p>

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<p>Or one of the Black and White cookies they have in New York.</p>

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<p>Yes Mr. Payne, they’re all the same. And Sidney Poitier and Hank Aaron are a credit to their race. And wait, don’t tell me, some of your best friends are Black.</p>

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<p>Sidney and Hank are a credit to their race. The Human Race!</p>