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Anonymous asked in Politics & GovernmentPolitics · 1 decade ago

My neocon neighbor keeps calling President Obama, "President Obumfvck" -- Can I sue him for being racist?

It's really freaking annoying but when I'm outside, I can hear him talking on his phone or with his friends through his fence and he keeps disgracing President Obama's name. Can I sue him for being unpatriotic and racist? Can you recommend a free lawyer?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    First, it's not against the law to be racist. It may be ignorant and stupid, buts it's not illegal.

    Second, Obama is not too well liked among many people because of his policies and political agenda. This is not racism, it's ideology.

    Third, just because someone doesn't like Obama, does not mean they are racist. after all, lots of black people didn't like Bush. Do you think they were all racists because they hated him?

    Last, we do not (yet) live in a dictator ship where speaking your mind in public or private, since you say you overheard him from next door, is an offense. Be thankful for that, or next time you voice your dislike of a political candidate, it could be YOU who is sued or arrested.

    Lets keep all of our rights, and not be so critical when someone else keeps and uses theirs.

  • 1 decade ago

    You can't sue someone for being racist. However, if you are denied a job or some government service because of your race, then that is a different matter entirely, and you can sue for that.

    That said, your "neocon neighbor" did not say anything racist in "disgracing President Obama's name." Disrespectful of the office of President? Yes. Racist? No way.

    I've said it before and I'll say it again, this time in all caps: YOU ARE NOT RACIST FOR DISAGREEING WITH OBAMA. Period.

    Cheers!

    ©2010 SinisterMatt. All Rights Reserved.

  • dez604
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    You can't have it both ways. Always remember is ok for the Mainstream media, and Liberals to demonize and call George Bush any hateful name they could think of. You can't criticize Obama it's a new National Law if you do your a racist, or a Neo-con, or any other nice name they use to demonize.

    Source(s): Common Sense
  • 1 decade ago

    There's nothing racist in his comment. Why do you say that?

    The guy things Obama is a lousy president, just as you probably called Bush names and thought Bush was a lousy president.

    NO you can't sue. You have not been damaged in any way. Well, you can sue, I mean any one can sue for any dumbass reason. But your case will be dismissed immediately as nothing but harassment.

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  • 1 decade ago

    Yes! you can sue him for being unpatriotic and racist. But why go through the hassle when you can just report him to the SS and they will come haul him away and try him for treason?

    Source(s): SS stands for Secret Service not shutz staffel
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Anybody objective, non-racist would believe that Obama is worthless scum. Can I sue you for being a racist who has supported the destruction of the United States?

  • 1 decade ago

    It's not illegal to be unpatriotic, and he's not a racist just because he calls the President names. An imbecile, yes, but not necessarily racist.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Yes you should sue him. Then when the judge throws out your suit for lack of standing and failure to state a claim he will assess your neighbor's attorneys fees and court costs against you.

  • 1 decade ago

    Why is that racist? I usually call him Obozo. Do you have an issue with that?

  • 1 decade ago

    TODAY'S RACIST TEA PARTY NEOCONS ARE THE SAME AS THE 1950'S SOUTHERN RIGHT WING DIXIECRAT'S.

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