So What Should Obama have done for black people?

[SmokyQuartz]

Hold up...you're comparing a GMO bill to police reform?? Has there even been a consistent and feasible plan introduced explaining what these reforms should be? Oh and again, tell me how he gets it through Congress.

Black people have been talking about police reform since the fukking 60's. So your telling me Obama didn't even give a fukk that much that he didn't even CONSIDER police reform. But the GMO bill is okay though right? He helped out in Standing Rock didn't he. I didn't hear much about Congress then how come? Must be those negro coincidence huh

 

[DrX]

Transcript: Barack Obama's Speech on Race
You're old enough to remember this speech where he talks about being Black.
As well as his comments about Michael Brown, in which he talked about "only being guilty of walking while Black."

its still walking on ice...hes clearly afraid of offending white people

 

[How Sway?]

its still walking on ice...hes clearly afraid of offending white people

Its fukked up

but that comes with the territory being a black president in the racially charged America we're in

 

[SuperNintendo Chalmers]

Other special interest and constituent groups have an organized agenda and demand things from those in power.

Black people on the other hand have debates as to if they should ask for anything for their unwavering support.

 

[EnzoG]

At his position he did what he could. I expect he can do more like Jimmy Carter did once he gets out of office. If you want change get involved in the political process. Run for your local Dem or Rep state or county chair. I mainly criticized him on his Neo-Liberal policies. However, I think he should have invested more to help out Black communities (repair infrastructure). Plus, give grants to Black Americans who want to start their own businesses.

I'm curious i always hear this line he'll have much more of an impact like Jimmy Carter..I wasn't born during that time what exactly did he do after his presidency??

 

[Larry Lambo]

You want people to give him an A for effort?

The President can't do much of anything on a legislative level without the support of congress.

He can issue executive orders and make military moves, but he can't pass laws.

 

[SirReginald]

I'm curious i always hear this line he'll have much more of an impact like Jimmy Carter..I wasn't born during that time what exactly did he do after his presidency??

Went to Africa and help build homes for the Africans in the poor underdeveloped countries. After his heart-attack he even went back to help.

 

[151_Pr00f]

This is the question always asked of those who say Obama did nothing for black people, but I haven't heard an answer yet as to what he could have done that would have been both legal, and able to get through a Congress determined to see him fail.

This is why most of the responses so far in this thread haven't been serious.

 

[How Sway?]

I could tell early on he wasn't going to get anything passed directed towards the black community. Congress was not allowing him to make those type of moves.

However, you have to put in the effort. Propose bills that improve schools, small business loans, opportunities for ex-cons. Develop programs to help high schoolers and college kids to enter the workforce. Fund businesses that reach out to the less fortunate.

None of that sh*t would have gotten approved, but you have to make the effort.

Overall, I still think he was a good President. I'll take him over W any day of the week.

A Program to push trades would be cool. That's something that could benefit many impoverished communities directly and indirectly.

 

[Insun Park]

How about not calling protesters in Baltimore and Ferguson thugs?

The people who were destroying property and stealing were thugs

It's a shame the normal protestors had to get grouped in with them

 

[151_Pr00f]

The President can't do much of anything on a legislative level without the support of congress.

He can issue executive orders and make military moves, but he can't pass laws.

Plus its always easier to look back at what a person could have accomplished as opposed to pointing what they actually did

 

[TEH]

Call the Police and Politicians out on their racism. Not sign Blue Lives Matter. Stop patronizing us - I don't have a cousin Pookie. Make the DOJ use its teeth. Stop Police Departments from being militarized. Start job initiatives only for young Black people.

 

[EndDomination]

its still walking on ice...hes clearly afraid of offending white people

He's the President of white people as well, there's a limit to what he can say, because he's supposed to "literally" be the political manifestation of America.

 

[How Sway?]

Other special interest and constituent groups have an organized agenda and demand things from those in power.

Black people on the other hand have debates as to if they should ask for anything for their unwavering support.

This is why most of the responses so far in this thread haven't been serious.

no for Obama but Folk will talk endlessly(see BLM) but never have any specific concrete and REALISTIC plans on what they wan't that will get passed through.

which is exactly why I made this thread :mjgirnn: I mean this is a small platform, but Its a start and hopefully it can spread through other social media outlets.

 

[SmokyQuartz]

By the way Obama still hasn't spoken about all those missing black folks. I wonder of cacs started going missing would he be this silent?

Lemme guess Congress again huh?