Why is it that if you don't support Obama it is permissable for people to say you are racist?

I seriously doubt the reason people believe you to be racist is because your not going to vote for Obama. No doubt, like other white anti Obama people I've spoken to, it is because of the language used while articulating the reasons for not voting for Obama. Statements such as,"Black people think..." or" If they get a black president then..." As if you know the mind and motives of an entire race of people. Usually it's these narrow minded comments that are made while expressing a dislike of Obama, not the fact of not wanting to vote for Obama .

Your not a racist. It's definitely not permissible for anyone to think that. They're just trying to fault you for having a different opinion. As far as im concerned Obama is a serious threat to this country's well being. Now that he's been elected the democratic nominee, there is a very high chance that Hilary will run as his vice pres. So all of you that said you wouldn't vote for hilary ever.... here is your bed now lay in it.

I'm having that problem with an Obama supporter right now... and I AM VOTING FOR HIM...

I originally voted for Hillary and so now this friend of mine wants to go off on tangents about how Hillary voters are all racist... it's like he doesn't even see me sitting there having coffee with him (he's black and I'm white...)

How many racists do you know that would sit there and listen to crap like that from their black friends?

It bugs the heck outta me... Especially since Hillary started out with more Black supporters anyway and McCain has a black kid... And Obama is not even entirely black...

I never have planned on voting for him but it has nothing to do with him being black... it has to do with his lack of experience ... anyone can claim and say they are going to do something but you need EXPERIENCE and knowledge to run this country, not vote for a candidate thats promising change and cant back it up and or prove how hes going to do anything... Dont worry clinton didnt and wont get my vote either

McCain ALL THE WAY

After reviewing your Q&A I have found no justifiable reason for calling you a racist. However you know as well as I that many racially prejudiced questions and answers directed at Obama are posted here on YA.

questions like: "Anyone have Obama's fried chicken recipe?", "Do you think Obama will be endorsed by any Malt Liquor companies?", and "If Obama is elected will watermelon become the national dish?"

Do you mean on this site or in real life? I get called that on this site and simply ignore it--its naive and these people have no idea who I am.

In real life, I argue politics with liberal attorneys all the time and not once has that charge been leveled at me because they know me.

Let me see. If you have very lame reasons for bashing Obama like saying he's a Muslim when he went to a Christian church, or that his middle name is Hussein after Saddam Hussein, thats racist stupidity. People proly call you racist instead of stupid. That way, they keep track of you better.

VOTE FOR OBAMA OR YOU'RE A RACIST. I can't wait to see the tee-shirts. Sort of like Vinnie Barbarino's campaign ad: VOTE FOR VINNIE, AND NO ONE GETS HURT

Nobody's saying that except you....probably because you don't know flip about the issues.

Hopefully there's a school in your dream world so you can learn to spell and weave a comprehensive sentence together.

Because the ones saying this is the same group of people who 'make the rules' and then change them when it's not convenient. They also want him only cause he's black and think we think the same way. You are suppose to go by their rules or get called names!