Yes, it is. As much as many of us Americans would like to say how far this country come when it comes to diversity (whether racially or with one's sex or sexuality), we clearly don't have a clue what's going on. November 4th was indeed a historic day and actually a day to feel proud. Then the morning of the 5th happened. I don't think many were thinking that Obama would be president for the next four years at the time of voting. Our society's way of thought works in very sad ways. They were probably assuming that he'd be "president for the day" as if he were a child from the Make A Wish Foundation.
Of course the finger pointing is aimed towards the African-American community for what's wrong in this country (politically and socially) because now there is a "so-called" legitimate reason or excuse for that matter. The United States is kind of like an office building for some shitty company that specializes in making stationary. You would consider yourself as the most non-racist or non-prejudiced person in the whole world and really like "the black guy" who sits in the cubical next to you. In fact, you even invite him over to watch the big game or to your family barbecues. But when word gets out that he's planning on moving up the corporate ladder and actually get that position, those feelings start to surface. You get angry and start thinking of every stereotype imaginable and next thing you know the whole company is going to take a big shit even if this guy hasn't stepped foot into the office yet.
Relax people! you don't know how it's going to be yet. This country is in shambles right now, good luck to any man that's willing to try to fix it. Even if you think that there will be large barbecues or low-riders parked in the front lawn of the White House, is that really a bad thing? I'll bring the potato salad.
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