Southern Congressman Calls Obama ‘Uppity’

September 8th, 2008

It isn’t the first racial slur directed at Barack and Michelle

Michelle, Barack Obama
Sen. Barack Obama has weathered his share of racially insensitive remarks over the past several months, but when a Georgia congressman referred to him and his wife as “uppity” last week it was a throwback to whole different era. Find out exactly what Rep. Lynn Whitmore said about Michelle and Barack Obama at BET.com/News.

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Araccot Said on

African American people are derived from “Greatness.” It’s time we start showing that and who better to be examples than the Obamas!!!
I’ll be different and say calling the Obamas uppity is a compliment because I’d rather her call them that then “Uncle Toms.”



Awne Said on

I am sick of individuals judging a person by the color of his/her skin. I am sick of individuals who constantly badger the positive action of the human race. I am sick of racism still existing among all Americans no matter what the race. I am sick of people who get away with sly racial comments such as the Congressman spoken here in this artical. This is why it is so important for we as the AMERICAN NEGRO RACE to vote. It is important for us to vote for the educated “uppity” man who we know will bring change to ALL AMERICANS. It is time to stand up for the postive of the nations. It is time we make a change of how the human race is characterized. It is time we as the AMERICAN NEGRO RACE all become uppity to help bring this change. IT IS TIME NOW TO VOTE FOR OBAMA..the uppity …. LET NOT MARTIN LUTHER KING DREAM IN VAIN.



Della1 Said on

VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE AND IF YOU KNOW OF ANYONE ONE WHO IS NOT REGISTER ASK THEM TO….OUR ANCESTERS GAVE UP A LOT FOR US TO BE HERE NOW…..WE GOT TO PULL TOGETHER AND ELECT SENATOR OBAMA AS OUR NEXT PRESIDENT….HE WILL BE GREAT FOR OUR COUNTRY AND FOR ALL AMERICANS……..



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Von Said on

It is a shame when people see educated African Americans as being uppity. Since when is it a crime to speak proper English? It sounds to me that she needs a serious reality check because there are plenty of educated black people that have pride and are not afraid to show it. There is absolutely nothing wrong with how the Obama family chooses to express themselves. I know that it makes me extremely happy to see black people on television that do not have to use profanity and slang to express their thoughts. I strongly support Senator Obama and will be voting democratic in November. I hope to see you at the polls!



Drea Said on

JENNIFER………YOU ARE RIGHT ON TARGET, ENOUGH SAID!



Rodriguez Ellison Said on

WORK IT MICHELLE !! (FIRST LADY). I guess It would have been something if we had SHANEEQUA, poppin her fingers at Sarah

**snap **snap back it up BARRACUDA!! lol



Jeorga Said on

I hear Jill Scott!!! does anyone hear Jill Scott? That is Jill Scott OOOooo yeah, thats Jill Scot!!! (Snap) Do not mistake Confidence for upity.



seschris Said on

THIS ARTICLE IS IRRELEVANT ON SO MANY LEVELS;

BLACK PEOPLE…DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE ELSE’S PERCEPTION OF YOU TO DETERMINE YOUR REALITY. AND REMEMBER THEY TALKED BAD ABOUT JESUS TOO….AND HE WASN’T BOTHERING NOBODY!!!



shaybaby08 Said on

so she mad cause she cant have obama she want him and cant have him so she need to think before she talk and not say words that will come out later and people know what you trying to say but guess what my vote goes out to obama thank you love and peace always holla gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo OBAMA love ya bye



Suggahpie Said on

I can not wait to hear ” Ladies and Gentlemen, and the Members Of Congress here is The President Of The United States and Mrs. Barack Obama”. I’m not sure how it will be said but you get my drift.

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Gary In Pismo Said on

Its a shame that we are still dealing with the topic of race in the year of 2008. What is wrong with us? Are we just stupid. We can’t call Davis or Westmoreland uneducated, backwoods rednecks. These are well educated congressmen. So, I guess we can conclude that even education does not automatically insulate people from ignorance. That’s a scary thought. We always assume that if people know more they’ll view life and others differently. Well, there goes that theory! What it proves is that racism and hatred are matters of the heart, not the head. Our minds only meditate on what’s really in our hearts. There’s only one thing I know of that deals effectively with the heart of man..The Love of God found in Christ Jesus. The heart of man is desperate and deceitful and without remedy. Jesus is the only answer. You can change your mind, but Christ is the only one who can change your heart.



Gary In Pismo Said on

No more trying to post comments on BET for me. It gets old. It rarely gets posted, even if your comments are completely appropriate. I post all over the web and BET is the only website I experience this trouble with. What does that say about BET? That its a second rate run operation? Why can’t we take pride in doing a job well or not do it at all? Better to not to do it at all until you’re capable of doing it right, then to do it half-assed.



Gary In Pismo Said on

Its a shame that we are still dealing with the topic of race in the year of 2008. What is wrong with us? Are we just stupid. We can’t call Davis or Westmoreland uneducated, backwoods rednecks. These are well educated congressmen. So, I guess we can conclude that even education does not automatically insulate people from ignorance. That’s a scary thought. We always assume that if people know more they’ll view life and others differently. Well, there goes that theory! What it proves is that racism and hatred are matters of the heart, not the head. Our minds only meditate on what’s really in our hearts. There’s only one thing I know of that deals effectively with the heart of man..The Love of God found in Christ Jesus. The heart of man is desperate and deceitful and without remedy. Jesus is the only answer. You can change your mind, but Christ is the only one who can change your heart. Try it, you’ll like it.



D. Alexander Said on

WOW! This is what is wrong with our people. Just because a brotha and/or a sistah are educated and not ghetto-cated, they have to be uppity? God’s Word says: “Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgement you judge, yo will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” Matthew 7:1,2



Gary In Pismo Said on

Uppity, historically has meant that you were a black or N-word that doesn’t know his place. Any “uppity N-word” thought that he was as good as a white person, or on equal par with everyone else and at the time this was believed to be untrue. Now, in 2008 we still find some (not all) who still embrace this kind of backwards thinking, but its far more dangerous now. The reason is that usually someone who speaks this way 300 lbs, uneducated truck-driving-confederate flag-waving-redneck, living in a trailer park, somewhere in backwoods Mississippi. That’s not the case here. Westmoreland is an well educated U.S. congressman. That makes him far more dangerous, because people will assume that if smart guys come to the same conclusion as dumb rednecks, then it must be true. BUT, what they don’t realize is that racism is not a matter of the head; its a matter of the heart. Hatred is a heart issue, not a mind matter. Change the heart and you change the mind. Unfortunately, there’s only one thing that can change our heart..Jesus Christ, the Son of God! Anyone can change their mind but only Christ can change a heart.



Hambone Said on

AMEN!



all4change Said on

Lynn you didn’t have to snap like that!!!! lol….Obama is so close to being in that White House and people know it…and some are fearful and began to say ignorant things that shows their character….I can’t wait until November to put my ballot in the box….OBAMA!!!!!!!! u got my vote



Cocoa59 Said on

Jealousy to the grave is not a good spirit remember Cain in the bible was jealous of his brother. Black people stop the hating on your own love one another.



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