http://www.politico.com/pdf/080222_MOPrincetonThesis_1-251.pdf
I started reading it. First thought was, holy crap, it has been a while since I saw anything that came from a typewriter. Second thought is, this is a school project. Nothing spectacular, nothing controversial, no glaring abundance of grammar errors, some missing punctuation, no hate, more of a Stranger in Strange Land feel. And in the context of this thread, with participants such as lgm, her words on being perceived as black first, however old they are, still ring true. I would not pay money to read it, but it certainly seems to be acceptable work to hand in to sociology class. Any Princeton grads here, what did you produce?
Wreckhog;
Thank you for finding the thesis which I could not with a simple, cursory search. I am somewhat mystified that you were not surprised by the content and character of the missive.
First; I would like to point out that I don't like the racial turn this thread seems to be working toward. In fact you may recall that in earlier posts, I have heartily backed such people a Col Allen West and Herman Cain toward any post they wish in our government.
My disenchantment with both Obamas is not color, but individual attitudes. Anybody elected to serve the American people should be ready to serve
all the people, not simply a personally preferred segment. ..And speaking of segmentation, the first couple are doing their country a disservice when they do their best to segregate the people.
Did you read the thesis ? Did you miss the manner in which the author was consumed with race and her efforts to divide rather than unite ?
For those of us who have long ago moved beyond dividing Americans by race, ethnicity and national origin, the whole article smacks of racism. Surely her endorsement of the sep/plur position, would put her at odds with Dr King's stated aspirations.
Let's look at a couple statements made by her and imagine they were made by Laura Bush for instance (I'll replace the word "black" with the word "white")..let us see how ghe same statements would set with you, the public and the general media !
Taken from page #2 of her thesis;
A) " I am obligated to the white community and will use all my present and future resources to bvenefit this community first and foremost".
B) " I will always be white first and a student second" !
These kind of statements give much insight into the character of the writer and personally, I don't believe such a bigoted attitude in ANY first lady (and by nature imposed upon the president) would be a worthy thing.
Suggestion for all:
Read through any portion of her thesis replacing the word "black" with the word "white"...and see if you would want this type attitude to be part of ANY first lady..
Here again, the thesis..
http://www.politico.com/pdf/080222_MOPrincetonThesis_1-251.pdf