I fully agree with Izy Scott,. He is as White he is colored, Obama Barack is a first black preisdent in US history is not true: he is colored yes but partly only. So the statement the first black president is inappropriate. Whoever insists otherwise needs to return to school for their homework.

Chalrie, London, UK

I wouldn't say the song itself is an outrage, it's just not very funny. But for a white Republican running to be chairman of the RNC to put a track titled 'Barack the Magic Negro' on his compilation CD and send it to friends is remarkably stupid.

Andy, London,

with the all problems that we have right now, like the global economy, the war on terrorism and the everpresent crime rate it is really sad that this is what some people are concerned with......GROW UP!!!

mitchell, tennessee, u.s.

Hillarious song!

Mike, San Antonio, USA

Dear Republicans,

Please keep up the good work! I didn't think you could make yourselves more irrelevant but you have proven me wrong.

Thank you for the best Christmas ever.

-Democratic voter-

Greg, Stamford, CT

Here we go again with the latest outrage. When freedom of speech shows up in the form of a negative stereotype in poltitical cartoons that make fun of race or are hateful and target Republicans, it blows over. The fact that a party leader of the R brand put it out is what is being made the issue.

Kris, san Bruno CA, USA

The biggest problem with the song is not that it is offensive but that it commits the cardinal sin of parody by simply not being funny. It skates on the edge of cleverness with a couple of lines, but it basically is just an un-funny, mediocre attempt at a parody. It doesn't even scan well!

Julie Chilton, Worcester, USA

No one has mentioned that the funniest element of the song is that it is sung as a lament, through a bulhorn, by the Rev. Al Sharpton disheartened by the fact that the young interloper, Barack, has gained the fame Sharpton pines for despite not "Being Down For the Struggle." It is funny.

Peter, Miami, FL

I see that some of the commenters here still do not get it - perhaps when their party loses again and again as it did in 2006 and 2008- they will see what is wrong with this song and with the nature of the Republican party.

Andrea, Bethesda, MD, USA

Integrity has seemingly vanished from the American political landscape. In these times of real hardship and pain for so many, one wonders if the Republicans have completely lost it. A 'sick' party in more ways than one-pathetic.

Hawkes, Warsaw, Poland

All of Paul Shanklin's stuff is hilarious - every single song. David Axelrod was hired by both Blackwell and Obama because he supposedly knew how to sell a black candidate in a non-threatening way to white voters.

juandeveras, Los Angeles,

I am a black, far-beyond-left liberal and I would have to agree with DaleW, if I had only read this article. But if you actually hear all of the songs lyrics and the way it is sung, there is no doubt that strands of Uncle Tom-ism and Black face minstrelsy are wound into it.

Marcus G., Santa Cruz, USA

President Obama also happens to be half-white. He is as white as he is black.

Izy Scott, Zurich, Switzerland

Sharp parody highlights the ridiculous and makes a point. This so called parody simply makes fun of blacks and perpetuates stereotypes. Even if you think this makes a good point, it is simply not politically smart. You can scream pc till you're blue in the face, but it does not help conservatives.

Rena, Birmingham, USA

Only those ignorant of the context would be offended. What the election did show is that moderate republicans don't win. True conservatives are tolerant and welcome diversity, this is not to be said of most liberal democrats.

Mike A, Farmington, USA

Parody is for comedians and outsiders. The pros on both sides of the aisle are held to keeping things professional when they're on duty. That's why they call each other "Senator" and not "Dude." It's neutering, sure, but the power pays off.

BobT, Beaufort, SC, USA

There is no shame in this song,other than the original concept in the editorial it satirizes.A quick review of Saturday Night Live's archives shows this.

DavidS, Birmingham, AL,USA

Context context context. The leadership of the Republican party may be tone deaf to this, but the fact is, context and the identity of the utterer can and does affect the meaning of what is uttered, and can be all the difference between a proper parody and a racial slur.

Mark Peskin, Austin, United States

No Republican with any integrity is shamed by this parody.For those that don't have any, pretending to be PC is all they can do. Sharp parody is only allowed by the left? What a crock.

DaleW, Dublin, CA, USA