Posted on 12/01/2012 12:37:58 AM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
While President Obama has been a unifying force in the black community during his first term in office, his presidency has also fueled deep divisions among many African Americans. The president’s first-term policies sparked heated debates among a host of well-known black intellectuals and political observers who argue that the president has ignored the issues of his most loyal base.
These tensions will likely remain throughout Obama’s second term unless he quickly reverses course.
Critics, such as Cornel West and Tavis Smiley, will likely continue to press Obama to address the needs of black America, while others will struggle to determine how to best capitalize on Obama's second term and get him to push forward a “black agenda.”
But what should this “payback” look like? Unlike other interest groups, such as gays and Hispanics, who responded positively to symbolic gestures from the president, African Americans appear as if they cannot come to an agreement on what a priority list should be. The community seems to lack a unifying issue that Obama could address. And we seem to also lack a clear strategy for implementing what those community-friendly policies might be.
But that doesn’t negate the president’s responsibility to address the concerns of black Americans and respond to their call for social policy that addresses their greatest needs. Indeed, there are a mix of specific issues that might delicately satisfy his most loyal followers. These direct policies could address the disproportionate loss of wealth among black families; a reinvigorated, targeted civil rights agenda; a more holistic approach to family cohesion; and a commitment to Africans around the globe...
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Where is the White agenda? We are unhappy that our concerns have not been addressed.
In other words - ignore all criminal activity.
Lock and load, folks. It's going to be many rough years and the only justice you will see will come from your own hands.
Any one heard of Robert Mugawbe? The heart of racism in America is in the Democrat party and the liberal black population. I do not know any whites that want to enslave or hurt anyone because they are black. President BO wants to take from achievers and give to the poor. It won’t work, socialism never has. Indeed, it will lead to unmitigated hell on earth.
There were quite a few stories about this before the election.
Does this not clearly show that the black community has no *REAL* issues to address?
They are so fat, dumb and happy, they cannot even fabricate a single "problem" to coalesce around!
What a fetchin' joke!
There is no white agenda. That would be racist.
The biggest problem with White Middle class is earning enough ,to pay enough ,to keep blacks in the lifestyle to which they have become accustomed.
I’m beyond speechless.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Try this: ( sung to the tune of walkin in a winter wonderland)
Walkin in a Winter Wonderland.
Leftists sing, are you listening,
In Bohner’s brain, Reid is pi$$ing
A beautiful sight,
We’re happy tonight.
Walking in Obama’s wonderland.
Gone away is the budget,
All we can do, is try to nudge it
Obama sings a love song,
As we go along,
Walking in Obama’s wonderland.
In the meadow we can build Rice’s snowman,
Then pretend that she is Secretary State
She’ll say: Are you married?
We’ll say: No man,
But you can do the job
If thats your fate.
Later on, we’ll conspire,
As we dream by Reichstag fire
To face unafraid,
The treason we’ve made,
Walking in Obama’s wonderland.
In the meadow we can build a snowman,
And pretend that he’s Obama’s clown
We’ll have lots of fun with mister snowman,
Until the Constitution knocks Obama down.
When in debt, ain’t it thrilling,
Though your wallet gets a chilling
We’ll frolic and play,in the fascist way,
Walking in Obama’s wonderland.
I know longer have any use for black Americans.
Just what does this idiot think he is doing?
Caucasians have put up with a lot from this administration, right down to the DOJ turning its head when (Leftist) Black groups violate the law, and smugly accepting blatant election fraud.
He isn't going to do anything but token stuff for blacks, anyway, unless they are Muslims or Communists.
But what should this “payback” look like?>>>>>>>>>>>
The true history of the fall of the Black Freedom Movement is that it fell into the cess pit of black nationalism/socialism. Will it ever be truly told?
The freedom movement has given rise to a fascist movement of nationalist socialists, who will destroy America for that old European fascist cry of “historic justice.” or what is called “payback,” where innocent decendants of the alleged rascists must pay for the alleged sins of their forefathers. That is where true “Black History” has led people like Obama and his fascist movement of pay back time black American fascists.
I think every white kid in America should learn that history.
Sounds like its time for a Congressional White Caucus
What the devil does “a more cohesive approach to family cohesion” mean?
Not really.
Reparations.
I saw them and read them.
As if we didn’t know...but now it is confirmed in print. Can’t wait for a WH reporter to ask questions on it../sarc
If you look at the history of the world, almost everything. Detroit, Atlanta, Birmingham, Johannesburg, etc... are all examples of their abilities. You cannot give one example where they have been able to maintain an advanced and peaceful society.
People are refusing to see that we have a racist black Nazi in the Whitehouse who intends to murder white people by the millions.
Critics, such as Cornel West and Tavis Smiley, will likely continue to press Obama to address the needs of black AmericaCornel West and Tavis Smiley?
Now put that in perspective with the kind of coverage Cindy Sheehan got.
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