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Ok, before you get mad about the post title, do read the two lines below:

• I am really, really, really (get it?) happy that Obama was chosen over that loser republican
• This post is my first and most likely the last one about these US precidential elections - I write it because here in europe we think so high and mighty about being better than americans. Naturally we mostly are (could not resist) but when it comes to racism, here is what I want to talk about:

There are very few countries in europe where it would be possible today for a black man to be elected as a president. We dont like to admit it, but that’s the way it is. Still rather than admitting it we pretend to be amazed that it did happen in USA. Sure, I am amazed of that, but I would be even more amazed if a black man was chosen as president of Finland.

We have way too much (and so does most other countries, including USA, but hey - they did choose black man) racism and too many racist idiots spreading around their ideologies and TOO LITTLE ACTIVITY AGAINST RACISM! The point is not that every country should have black president, that would be just silly :D The point is that it should not matter whetever you are black, white or fucking neon-blue when running for president (or for burger flipping) but what can you do.

And today on this area, sorry my european brothers, we are not doing better than americans. And the fact that what just happened there is NOT the only example.
And to my mates in USA: Dont get proud of this, your not doing too great either. We all have to do even better. Let’s not forget that.

This is a white pale-ass from Finland speaking. Over and out.

Author is a 29 years old linux zealot and hacker from Finland.

Tags: freedom, racism, rant

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