Conversation between Mr. Kristof, a Times columnist and his friend in Beijing, China... Reminds me of similar perceptions that some in India harbor - and how they are slowly being changed...
She: Obama? But he’s the black man, isn’t he?
Me: Yes, exactly.
She: But surely a black man couldn’t become president of the United States?
Me: It looks as if he’ll be elected.
She: But president? That’s such an important job! In America, I thought blacks were janitors and laborers.
Me: No, blacks have all kinds of jobs.
She: What do white people think about that, about getting a black president? Are they upset? Are they angry?
Me: No, of course not! If Obama is elected, it’ll be because white people voted for him.
[Long pause.]
She: Really? Unbelievable! What an amazing country!
Full column here.
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If Obama wins, it'll be because white, black, hispanic, indian, etc. voted for him.
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