Perhaps John McCain's campaign will make McCain's senior thesis available (if there is one) for critique as Obama's campaign has made Michelle's thesis available? (Political.com's request for Michelle's thesis was promptly accommodated and publicly distributed early this year. [2008])
If one would go back and actually read Michelle's thesis and the Princetonian's basic review--and Snopes brief that put her thesis into context--any open-minded, thinking person would readily come to the conclusion that as a young black college student Michelle wrote a compelling missive on her research and on her frank considerations, thoughts, and perceptions concerning the black culture (a snapshot in time) during a time of significant upheaval in our American society--a time when blacks were finally beginning to emerge from a pit of darkness to achieve a certain level of success and status both educationally and economically, and to take a place at the American societal table.
Also, note that Michelle's study comprised results of responses from 22 percent of the solicited graduates of Princeton from the 70's--NOT current students during her time at Princeton.
My thoughts about people who come up with warped analysis such as the below, over-analyzing and putting a demonic partisan twist to even the most objective palatable thought, is their inane comments about political foes will always have a smelly, foul odor because they are lacking the competence to put forth a positive flavor toward their own candidates; they only know how to disparage their opponents and call them names.
Harvey
According to Snopes.com In her senior thesis at Princeton , Michele Obama, the wife of Barack Obama stated that America was a nation founded on "crime and hatred." Moreover, she stated that whites in America were 'ineradicably racist'. The1985 thesis, titled 'Princeton-Educated Blacks and the Black Community,' was written under her maiden name, Michelle LaVaughn Robinson. Michelle Obama stated in her thesis that to 'Whites at Princeton, it often seems as if, to them, she will always be Black first...' However, it was reported by a fellow black classmate, 'If those 'Whites at Princeton' really saw Michelle as one who always would 'be Black first,' it seems that she gave them that impression'. Most alarming is Michele Obama's use of the terms 'separationist' and 'integrationist' when describing the views of black people.Mrs. Obama clearly identifies herself with a 'separationist' view of race."By actually working with the Black lower class or within their communities as a result of their ideologies, a separationist may better understand the desperation of their situation and feel more hopeless about a resolution as opposed to an integrationist who is ignorant to their plight." Obama writes that the path she chose by attending Princeton would likely lead to her "further integration and/or assimilation into a white cultural and social structure that will only allow me to remain on the periphery of society; never becoming a full participant." Michele Obama clearly has a chip on her shoulder. Not only does she see separate black and white societies in America, but she elevates black over white in her world. Here is another passage that is uncomfortable and ominous in meaning: "There was no doubt in my mind that as a member of the black community, I am obligated to this community and will utilize all of my present and future resources to benefit the black community first and foremost." What is Michelle Obama planning to do with her future resources if she's first lady that will elevate black over white in America? The following passage appears to be a call to arms for affirmative action policies that could be the hallmark of an Obama administration. "Predominately white universities like Princeton are socially and academically designed to cater to the needs of the white students comprising the bulk of their enrollments." The conclusion of her thesis is alarming. Michelle Obama's poll of black alumni concludes that other black students at Princeton do not share her obsession with blackness. But rather than celebrate, she is horrified that black alumni identify with our common American culture more than they value the color of their skin. "I hoped that these findings would help me conclude that despite the high degree of identification with whites as a result of the educational and occupational path that black Princeton alumni follow, the alumni would still maintain a certain level of identification with the black community. However, these findings do not support this possibility." 'Is it no wonder that most black alumni ignored her racist questionnaire? Only 89 students responded out of 400 who were asked for input. Michelle Obama does not look into a crowd of Obama supporters and see Americans. She sees black people and white people eternally conflicted with one another. The thesis provides a trove of Mrs. Obama's thoughts and world view seen through a race-based prism. This is a very divisive view for a potential first lady that would do untold damage to race relations in this country in a Barack Obama administration. Michelle Obama's intellectually refined racism should give all Americans pause for deep concern. Now maybe she's changed, but she sure sounds like some one with an axe to grind with America. Will the press let Michelle get a free pass over her obviously racist comment about American whites? I am sure that it will. PS: We paid for her scholarship. D Bruce Fite |
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