Posted on 08/20/2011 11:18:53 AM PDT by caroline2005nc
Although a lot has been said about the timing of President Barack Obama’s vacation to Martha’s Vineyard, not much has been said about the spot itself, other than criticism about the tone deafness of a president vacationing at a haven for the well-to-do while so many Americans are struggling financially.
On his Friday radio program, radio talk show host Mark Levin took a look at the racial make-up of the Obama vacation spot and likened it to the left-leaning MSNBC cable news network.
“But what about on Martha’s Vineyard?” Levin said. “I’m just asking. Doesn’t Martha’s Vineyard kind of reflect the racial make-up of the host on MSNBC....
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Callin big Al Sharpton an Jessie (the body)Jackson. We needs a bus trip
I’ve no doubt the regulars on Martha’s Vineyard view these Obama clan members with total contempt.
Obama needs to go to Sturgis during Bike Week if he really wants to find out what people think about him.
Actually Martha’s Vineyard is known as a vacation spot for the black elite.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/19/AR2009081904045.html
But maybe we’re talking about integrating the elite and the common folk.
Does the ferry allow buses on-board?
They need public transportation from Boston to the Vineyard.
* White alone - 3,196 (86.1%)
* Black alone - 157 (4.2%)
* Two or more races - 155 (4.2%)
* Other race alone - 82 (2.2%)
* American Indian alone - 55 (1.5%)
* Hispanic - 44 (1.2%)
* Asian alone - 24 (0.6%)
Do Tell!
I know SEIU is great at Busing Minorities to CEOs Houses to Demonstrate,lets enlist them in This Effort, Im sure they will Jump at the Chance.Maybe Cindy Sheehan,she was Instrumental in setting up Camp in Crawford Texas,Marthas Vineyard should be a Snap,and That Benjamin Woman from Code Pink,they always end up on Camera in Just the right position when there are Congressional Hearings.
Mark is on to something here!
I know SEIU is great at Busing Minorities to CEOs Houses to Demonstrate,lets enlist them in This Effort, Im sure they will Jump at the Chance.Maybe Cindy Sheehan,she was Instrumental in setting up Camp in Crawford Texas,Marthas Vineyard should be a Snap,and That Benjamin Woman from Code Pink,they always end up on Camera in Just the right position when there are Congressional Hearings.
Mark is on to something here!
There is some really snooty black enclave there......I read a book set there.
The people that summer there have little in common with the life situation of the typical African American. They have much more in common with the stereotypical upper class republican. They are doctors, lawyers, and hedge fund managers, they drive expensive cars, and live in fancy suburban houses. Their kids go to private schools, and someday, like mom and dad, they'll go to Harvard, or Yale too.
If the President thinks he's getting an understanding of what ordinary Americans are experiencing and thinking by visiting with the folks on Martha's Vineyard he is misinformed.
Thursday, August 18, 2011 8:38:24 PM · 19 of 35
Graybeard58 to cripplecreek
Obama’s racist, there’s not a single black kid in that picture.
I wonder what the black population of Martha’s Vineyard is?
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What do you mean, "black elite?"
I thought "whitey" was keeping ALL the blacks "down."
How can there be a "black elite" in a country run by nothing but racist, white folks?
DEMOGRAPHICS FOR MARTHA’S VINEYARD (courtesy of Wikipedia)
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 344 people, 141 households, and 88 families residing in the town. The population density was 64.1 people per square mile (24.8/km²). There were 463 housing units at an average density of 86.3 per square mile (33.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 53.49% White, 0.29% African American, 36.63% Native American, 0.87% from other races, and 8.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.16% of the population.
Excellent point.
Martha’s Vineyard doesn’t “look like America”.
Some busing is needed. Diversity, don’t ya know.
Well, Obama himself is calling for DIVERSITY in FEDERAL EMPLOYEES.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2765707/posts
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