Juan Williams on Obama

"If his presidency is to represent the full power of the idea that black Americans are just like everyone else -- fully human and fully capable of intellect, courage and patriotism -- then Barack Obama has to be subject to the same rough and tumble of political criticism experienced by his predecessors. To treat the first black president as if he is a fragile flower is certain to hobble him.

Yet there is fear, especially among black people, that criticism of him or any of his failures might be twisted into evidence that people of color cannot effectively lead. That amounts to wasting time and energy reacting to hateful stereotypes. It also leads to treating all criticism of Mr. Obama, whether legitimate, wrong-headed or even mean-spirited, as racist.

This is patronizing. Worse, it carries an implicit presumption of inferiority. Every American president must be held to the highest standard. No president of any color should be given a free pass for screw-ups, lies or failure to keep a promise."

Sure, Juan. But the Mainstream Media have sold Obama to the American public as "The First African American President"... That's the story... For the Left and the Mainstream Media, that's what this election has been all about.

When Obama fails, and when the criticism comes, it will deepen the chasm between white and black in this country. It will increase racial tensions. It will hurt the Black Community, because with the Left's help and influence they're still hung up on color. Their very self-esteem is invested and tied to this inexperienced, naive man.

I always thought the first African American or female president would be a conservative Republican. Too bad.

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