The Midrash says when King Achasverosh was angry with Princess Vasti and wanted to execute her for not showing up at his party, he asked the Jewish sages' advice. But the sages thought: " If we declare Vasti guilty, and the King executes her, then he'll blame all Jews as soon as his rage is gone. And if we declare her innocent, he'll blame all Jews for not honoring the Kingdom" So they made an excuse and said: " Since the Beis Hamikdash is destroyed, we don't have the wisdom to judge about a life/death issue, please ask you other counsellors". It is written to teach the Jews to avoid getting involved in Goyshe issues that will profit them nothing.
But it seems that many people here are doing just the opposite!!!! What if Obama wins, and other Jews who have nothing to do with you, are targeted by Blacks rage. Chas VeShalom!!!! Hashem may require it from you!!!!!!!!!!