Veteran Austrian television personality Klaus Emmerich has triggered a barrage of criticism for his racist comments about the US president-elect, Barack Obama. During coverage of the election he said: "I do not want the western world being directed by a black man. And if you say this is a racist remark, I say you are damn right it is."
Emmerich also said Obama's election was "a highly disturbing development" because "blacks are not as far advanced in the civilization process nor in their political progress."
Emmerich, until he retired, was editor in chief of the Austrian broadcaster ORF's news and current affairs service. While ORF bosses have disassociated themselves from Emmerich's remarks they have (so far) refused to ban him from future work. They say they are still reviewing the situation.
Barack Obama 'not civilised' enough to rule, says Austrian pundit
Sadly while most Americans were ready for an African-American to lead them, it appears others around the globe were not. I sincerely hope Barack Obama will make this ignoramus eat his words...
The more things change, the more they stay the same....
Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr
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