Despite all that, he will still vote Democratic, talk about being masochistic.
Posted on 10/04/2004 1:58:08 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
The next caller was a woman, who, in the nicest way, told them that it bothered her how blacks as a Christian people would say how they hated Bush and when she’d ask why they felt that way, they really had no answer.
She continued with remarks that Kerry was very articulate and spoke a good line but that blacks have succumbed to that sort of leader before, mentioning Sharpton and Jackson as examples. The talk show hosts agreed but added that wasn’t exclusive to blacks but acknowledged she had a good point.
How about using the power of "their ballot" to vote for the candidate that believes in the American tradtions of individual freedom? Or the candidate that is willing to eradicate Islamic terror? Or are those things not "conspicuously" consistent with the self interest and benefit of the black population.
An honest review will place blacks solidly in the GOP camp.
The biggest statement blacks could make this election is to move the numbers voting for Bush up to 30%. And if some people can't bring themselves to do that, they should stay home and not vote for Kerry.
That would give them voting clout.
Well, I guess you get what you pay for.
Only when they figure out that government won't do it for you will they become empowered. America isn't about what you can get it's about what you can do.
You don't become successful on someone else's nickel.
If you want a voice at the table, you have to have something to offer.
The irony is the Republicans support the right side on that issue without hope of any return. Among the Republicans, it must be principle. The Democrats, on the other hand, have none.
The only smart vote would be for Bush.
"How about using the power of "their ballot" to vote for the candidate that believes in the American tradtions of individual freedom?"
Most blacks do not look at the world in terms of individual freedom. One hundred and forty years later they still look at the world as them being enslaved. The problem is the party that is enslaving them are the Democrats. Since Roosevelt, the only thing a Democrat majority has done for the blacks is to provide free cheese in the 70's. Maybe they are grateful for that, I don't know.
Leaders like Jackson and Sharpton are the pigs from Animal Farm. They used rhetoric and different forms of persecution to rid themselves of blacks that can present opposing views. Views that would change the dynamic in how blacks view the world.
In the end, both Jackson and Sharpton are sitting at the table, playing poker with the white man while everyone looks on in bewilderment. Once they leave the room, they tell their constituents how bad the white man is. And they believe them because their indoctrination has been thorough.
Blacks are traditionally religious and spend their time in church. Someone will have to one day explain why if the church has such a powerful influence on ones life, how could it be possible that they would line up behind a secularist, whos values are diametrically opposed to their beliefs?
Despite all that, he will still vote Democratic, talk about being masochistic.
And people who depart from that message are shunned and called Uncle Toms.
I see this article as trying to stop black voters walking away from Kerry.
This writer is saying, yes be mad but be mad after the election.
It's another LIBERAL con.
"Perplexing and tractable blacks"? I think Condi would have a few choice words for this sanctimonious individual.
Two reasons. First, the church was the authority throughout history in black communities and the pastors' word carried much weight. Second, today in more than a few black churches, the pastors are nothing more than corrupt politicians standing in the pulpit.
He's trying to think for black voters because they're starting to think for themselves.
Bump!
……For decades Democrats have defended the status quo, assuring their re-election by frightening old folks on Social Security, by frightening blacks, by preaching victimization and then assembling the victims and grievance-bearers into an election majority. It's grim, gloom, anger, spite and envy.
Surely we are a more decent people than that. Surely we can build a better world without trampling the weak, the old and the sick.
That's the world George W. Bush describes. It is upbeat, positive, hopeful — and achievable.***
I think it is a myth that Republicans are "hostile" to African-Americans. Perhaps there are some redneck David Duke supporters out in the backwoods, but I think most Republicans would be happy with a colorblind society, as envisioned by Martin Luther King, where there is equality of opportunity and rewards and positions based on objective merit.
I agree.
A country where people get along and enjoy each other's success is a strong country.
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