Murdoch wants a "real" black president (Carson)

[YeahSure]

From the article: "What about a real black President who can properly address the racial divide?"
Somehow I don't see Carson as the one to do this; I mean don't you have to believe something exists in order to address it?  


Rupert Murdoch implies Obama not 'real black president'

In tweets praising Republican candidate Ben Carson, Mr Murdoch wrote: "Ben and Candy Carson terrific. What about a real black President who can properly address the racial divide?"

He also recommended a New York magazine article for "minority community disappointment" with the president.

Mr Murdoch, 84, is founder of the global News Corporation empire.

His company owns Fox News Channel and The New York Post and The Wall Street Journal in the US, and Sky News and The Sun and Times newspapers in the UK, among others.

He is ranked as one of the world's most powerful people.

Mr Murdoch has previously tweeted his admiration for Mr Carson, a 63-year-old retired neurosurgeon who is one of 15 hopefuls vying to become the Republican candidate for the US presidency in 2016.

A few days ago, he tweeted: "Everywhere pundits keep underestimating Ben Carson. But public understand humility as admirable, listen to the multi-faceted strong message."

Previously, he has said of him: "Maybe the one to beat. Irreproachable on background, achievements, character, vision."

He took to Twitter again on Wednesday.

Murdoch tweet: Ben and Candy Carson terrific. What about a real black President who can properly address the racial divide? And much else.

Shortly after, he tweeted again:

Murdoch tweets: Read New York magazine for minority community disappointment with POTUS

President Obama, throughout his presidency, has tended to be cautious about race, leaving others to attach racial meaning to his presidency, the BBC's Nick Bryant in New York has written.

This week's New York magazine quotes members of the African-American community as saying they wish he had done more to tackle racial problems.

Mr Carson caused controversy last month when he said a Muslim should not run for president because Islam was inconsistent with the US constitution.

[ECB]

Yeah. Carson is the one to tackle this...

Having lived in Baltimore most of my life, it's STUNNING to me that this is the same Ben Carson who made his career here and was SO widely respected.

[EnchantedSoul]

I saw this garbage this morning. What does that even mean?! Andplusalso, Black folks have voted Ben Carson off the island.

[jillboston]

I think the guy Murdoch is looking for is named Tom. And he is someone's uncle.

[IIOY]

Thank goodness an 84yo White man knows what a real Black President is.

[sfy]

I'd like to be eloquent, but I already feel like I've had a long day despite still being in bed, so I'm just going to go with: "Bitch, please."

[dawnzersong]

lol @ praising Carson for his humility when just yesterday the guy was bragging about how he would take care of business if he ever found himself in the presence of a mass shooter.

[Velar Fricative]

If by "properly address the racial divide" he means "tell blahhh people to go sit down and quit complaining about petty nonsense," then yes, Ben Carson would properly address the racial divide.

[IIOY]

And let's be honest. If Murdoch is genuinely interested in "properly addressing the racial divide," he'll take Fox News off the air.

[cattledogkisses]

  Is "real" referencing the fact that Obama is biracial?

Because I've learned from this board that implying someone isn't "black enough" is.... no, just no.  You never ever do that. 

[cookiemdough]

Anyone who starts off talking about what a "real" black person is instantly loses legitimacy. We are not all alike!

[redheadbaker]

Oct 8, 2015 7:52:16 GMT -5 IIOY said:

Thank goodness an 84yo White man knows what a real Black President is.

Almost word for word what FI said last night, LOL.

[tacosforlife]

Oct 8, 2015 7:55:57 GMT -5 sfy said:

I'd like to be eloquent, but I already feel like I've had a long day despite still being in bed, so I'm just going to go with: "Bitch, please."

This is me. Every single day.

[NitaX]

Oct 8, 2015 8:48:48 GMT -5 cookiemdough said:

Anyone who starts off talking about what a "real" black person is instantly loses legitimacy. We are not all alike!

Watchu talking bout Willis. We all look alike.

[ttt]

Judging by all the n words thrown at Obama over the past 7 years, plenty of people seem to think he's black enough.

[FloFTW]

He's either not really black or not really president. BE MORE SPECIFIC WITH YOUR FEEDBACK.

[heyjude]

But I thought Obama was born in Kenya?!

[LadySusan]

Oct 8, 2015 8:14:18 GMT -5 Velar Fricative said:

If by "properly address the racial divide" he means "tell blahhh people to go sit down and quit complaining about petty nonsense," then yes, Ben Carson would properly address the racial divide.

Agreed.  I'm pretty sure this is why old, white men love Carson so much.

[WanderingWinoZ]

Oct 8, 2015 10:53:55 GMT -5 heyjude said:

But I thought Obama was born in Kenya?!

so he clearly was trying to say we need an AMERICAN black president - 100% black & 100% from 'murica

[secretlyevil]

What is he supposed to be then? Purple with yellow polka dots

[WanderingWinoZ]

OMG- read carson's response!
"I know Rupert Murdoch," Carson said. "He's not a racist by any stretch of the imagination. He's just expressing his opinion."

First he says "wouldn't even get into that" & everybody is entitled to their own opinion

When asked if Barack Obama is a "real black president," Carson said simply, "Well, he's the president and he's black."

but then won't say "yes" to the question "is obama the first black president?"

Says he doesn't get involved in semantics

www.clickondetroit.com/consumer/ben-carson-rupert-murdochs-favorite-candidate/35724658