Theory of a founding father's (Alexander Hamilton)African ancestry

The Record ^ | July 23, 2004 | LAWRENCE AARON

[EggsAckley]

Is that what WC Fields used to call "an Ethiopian in the fuel supply?"

[FITZ]

Was Hamilton a good dancer? That's a dead giveaway.

LOL!!!

[cyborg]

outdated slave notions kept alive by liberals and people with agendas

[FITZ]

Maybe --- I also know Indians aka Native Americans who look as white as any white does --- blue eyes and blond hair --- but were Indian enough to get money from the government for being Indian. It's funny how in some families the phenotype can be so completely different between the siblings. There is a set of twins here where the little boy is very "hispanic" or Mexican looking but his twin sister is very fair and "anglo" or European looking.

[William Terrell]

No white man could hold these views.

Best poetic sarcasm. Hats off.

[FITZ]

I don't know who is to blame --- I think sometimes blacks themselves keep that idea going --- if you have a single black ancestor among 15 non-blacks, I think you're supposed to call yourself African American or you're guilty of something like not accepting your roots.

[maro]

Everyone with a legitimate claim to a black ancestor should self-identify as "black" when dealing with colleges and the government. The best way to beat the racist notion of affirmative action is to show that it is rooted in a racist desire to put everyone in a racial box, just as the Nazis did.

[madison10]

With the ancestry of many Americans going back to Colonial days...the majority of us probably have African blood. So? Maybe I can get reparations when they come due. ;) (My family has been here since 1640-Martha's Vineyard, maybe I can get Teddy to give the land back)

I do so wish that blacks would stop trying to change the ancestry of people to suit their agendas.

[jocon307]

Man, that is fascinating about Heather Locklear. She is my fave blonde bimbo. I have a lot of good feelings about Heather, I'm quite sure she is very professional in her dealings, I'm sure she shows up on time, knows her lines and her blocking and just in general seems to be a nice woman. I'm convinced that's why she gets so much work.

And Coleus, very interesting post about Al Hamilton, my fave founding father. Although I can sympathize with the author's curiosity I don't think Mr. Hamilton's bones should be disturbed to settle such a trivial question.

My fave founding father and my fave blonde bimbo on the same thread! Is this the best place in cyberspace, or what?

[cyborg]

pretty much...when I was in school, I used to have black students tell me I have to embrace my black roots. I said I do, I embrace them with Loreal Honey Brown hair coloring :)

[Straight Vermonter]

Yup, and Babe Ruth was black too! And let's not forget Jesus too!

[Straight Vermonter]

What exactly is it you like about big central government, standing army to keep the people down, Hamilton?

[Young Werther]

That's because he had his hair straightened and his nose "bobbed". I believe there is evidence that Michael Jackson plastic surgeon comes from a long line of New Jersey physicians who matriculated at Queens College and fashioned the visage on the Ten Dollar bill.

[EggsAckley]

LOL!

[GVnana]

Oh. You mean a government that can pay it's debts and provide a banking system to promote free enterprise, so that even the little guy get's a shot at something better, Hamilton?

[D Rider]

I think you broke the rules.
When you talk about a babe, you are obligated to show a pic. Especially if she is a republican!

[kaylar]

Ah, I was just refering to those big bottles of spices that some companies label "creole" seasonings, and some call "cajun" seasonings-actually, I've never used either for cooking per se, but they are really good on popcorn. I sprinkle those on instead of salt-much tastier!

[Straight Vermonter]

I didn't realize that Jefferson et al were against paying government debts.

I also didn't realize that conservatives were supportive of government banks. We should try government owned industry of all kinds!

I learn something new all of the time.

[Trickyguy]

Absolutely pitiful. Hamilton had red hair, as did Thomas Jefferson. George Washington had blond hair. I guess they were black, too.

[HoustonCurmudgeon]

Another family whose name is a giveaway for their African heritage is that of Locklear - yes, the same one that Heather, the blond bombshell of the TV series, "Melrose Place," claims as her own. Although as Anglo Saxon sounding as you can make it, the name is, in fact, an Indian one and in the language of the Tuscarora tribes means "hold fast."

Rats rear. Ms. Locklear gets her name from the Lumbee Indians of North Carolina and I don't think it matters what it means to the Tuscarora's of Delaware. As to having a large number of blacks it's news to me, but if so I may ask for reparations. Ms. Locklear is my 4th cousin once or twice removed.