Look at this wonderful lady
19 Oct
Are you guys watching this heartwarming thing on CNN about Ann Nixon Cooper, the 106-year-old Obama supporter?
Just like a granny, she makes a face when Don Lemon introduces himself and says, “Lemon. That’s an odd name.” Mrs. Cooper, who can remember the pre-Voting Rights Act days in the south, swears not to die until she can see a black president. Chainsaw Shirley makes a special appearance to escort Ms. Cooper to the polls to vote early.
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Tags: ann nixon cooper, chainsaw shirley, CNN, don lemon
That’s a great piece. If Barack wins, I hope she actually makes it to the inauguration.
I was sitting watching this. This lady was married to my fathers brother I had not seen her since we got an invitation to her 100th bday party. We lost contact with the family and I wasnt sure she was still living. This was so fascinating to see this.
It would be a great thing if she could be present at the inauguration.
Seems perfect for such a long life, for some one that has experienced it all.
Mrs. Cooper you are “”one in a million”". Hope you see a Black President.
Although we live in Saskatchewan, Canada, we still love your USA. May you live to see History unfold once again as you have over the past 106 years of your life… Cal and Irene
Mrs. Cooper,
I find you inspiring. You are truly an amazing individual, and I hope you get to see your dream come true. I also hope very much that you attend Barack Obama’s inauguration.
If I could have a cup of tea with anyone, it would be you.
Sincerely,
Margot
Toronto, Canada
Mr Lemon,
I can see how some would call your segment on the 106-year-old woman “heartwarming”.
But I will ask you to please take a closer look.
…That lady says she’s eagerly awaiting a black President. Those are simple (and simply racist) words!
I did see where (when she was taken to the polls) that she urged people to vote for the Candidate of their choice.
However, the original intent remains, in her wording and probably in her heart.
I will ask you to consider this—–IF a white news anchor praised the idea of a 106-year-old white woman voting for McCain on the basis of him being white, would the story still be considered “heartwarming”? I think not.
Brenda – It’s racist of you to be trolling the web trying find places to call Mrs. Cooper’s enthusiasm for Obama “racist” when she takes pleasure in seeing someone inherit and take advantage of the rights that she was denied for over half of her lifetime and fought hard to claim. She asks people to vote for the candidate of their choice because they have the democratic, constitutional right to do so. Anyone with a basic understanding of Jim Crow laws and the history of civil rights (or lack thereof) in America knows that your hypothetical equation is ignorant and deeply flawed. Also, this is obviously not Don Lemon’s blog, but I wish it was.
Seriously you guys, I know Brenda and everyone thinks she totally sucks.
Let’s make the hypothetical complete: If a 106-year-old white woman was hoping to live to see a white candidate elected, because there had never been a white candidate elected in the history of the country, and white people had not been allowed to even vote for a candidate until fairly recently, then I can answer your question — no, it would not be considered racist in this circumstance.
Thanks for your consideration!
When i was in fourth grade, my best friend was Dorothy, a child of a black father and white mother. I loved her so much, but my own father, a Texas raised white man would not allow me to invite her over or go to her house. I was heartbroken and hid my friendship with her. She moved away the next year, and I never spoke of it again. My father voted for Barack Obama. I have never been more proud of him in my life. He saw past the color of this man’s skin to the man, the best man for the task of leading this country.
It’s not reverse racism for me to be happy about that, it is a completion of a vision that Abraham Lincoln had for this country. All men are created equal, and it matters not what the color of your skin is, but what is in your heart.
Mrs.cooper you must be appreciated. it is our duty and responsibility to elect our Leader.You showed that one perfectly .
vamsi,India.
Brenda, You are completely Ignorant!!! And I hope you realize the stupidity of your statement. It seems to me your bitter about this whole situation. Well accept it and LOVE it. BARACK OBAMA is our new president! and I for one am completely and utterly excited for our new born era. And am so greatful to have witnessed such a wondeful, historic event in History. I hope to one day be voting for a hispanic american president…maybe when I’m 106 years old you never know. To Ann Nixon Cooper, My deepest respect.
Comment by A Nichols:
My father voted for Barack Obama. I have never been more proud of him in my life. He saw past the color of this man’s skin to the man, the best man for the task of leading this country.
I know where you are comming from… my mother in law voted for Obama. She is 80 and swore years ago she would never vote for a ‘colored’ person (her words). I voted for Obama, not on his skin color, but by his heart. I realize he may not be able to solve all our deep problems in 4 years, but I cling to the hope I finally see for America and all it’s citizenry, that we CAN grow past the bi-partisanship divisions and deep divides to once again become one people striving for a better country and world for all of us.
Darla
Mr. Lemon, that was a funny one. I wonder if his family was into citrus farming long ago. Anyhow, that aside, I think to hear from someone who was born before Einstein gave us the photoelectric effect or the Wright brother flew, is simply awesome. Kudos.
Mrs. Nixon
I was touched by your story and your such an inspiration for all of the youth…I do hope I could have the chance to meet you…May God bless you!And to Pres. Barack Obama “Congratulations” and goodluck! we have full hopes on you….I pity those people who have negative thoughts towards Obama’s presidency..specially the “monkey Nigger” who comments about what will gonna happen..”all i can say is “your comments are “nonsense”! I PITY YOU!
I don’t think Mrs. cooper voted for Obama just because he’s black. She sees what’s in Obama’s heart. I just married an American and will be in the US soon. I’m looking forward to a new America with the leadership of OBAMA. I believe America will remain a nice place to live in and will rise again…. soon.
The most important aspect of this is not that Obama is black but that a nation has evolved from what it used to be. This singular action has inspired hope in the hearts of many across the globe. I remember telling my six year old son that he can become whatever he wants to be based on the success of this man. Obama has become a reference point, he has made a history. Mrs Nixon Cooper had an aspiration based on what she had been through. It will be unfair for anyone to call her names based on that.