Originally Posted by Vlad_Dracul

I think it is obscene that this mans race is being taken into account when talking about whether he is a suitable candidate. We see it in the UK and US media as if its ok to say,well hes black,can we trust him or can he do a good job.

I listened to his lengthy speech on 5 live the other day. All he blathered on about for ages was how close the US is to Israel and how the US would defend Israeli interests to the hilt. What is this big thing about the US and Israel anyway? Is it the same mindset which allowed many Amaericans and politicians to support IRA "freedom fighters"?