[Tupelo]

I met a black man at the local shooting range the other day. He self identified himself as a “Republican who escaped from Chicago.” We share many life experiences including black powder shooting.
In another world, we could probably become close friends but in a world where I have to walk on eggshells and be very careful in what I say or do, I am not sure.
Really a quandary.

[roofgoat]

I hear you Tupelo. Everything a white republican says today is racist.

I am copying what I wrote on a previous post but it is applicable here too.

“Honey, I’d rather have hot dogs tonight instead of Mexican” RACIST

“Not a fan of that Rap Song” RACIST

“They should bench (Black QB), he’s playing lousy” RACIST.

The above is all the masses here 24/7 from the MSM and the Left Side and its all they will ever hear.

[Nowhere Man]

I met a black man at the local shooting range the other day. He self identified himself as a “Republican who escaped from Chicago.” We share many life experiences including black powder shooting.
In another world, we could probably become close friends but in a world where I have to walk on eggshells and be very careful in what I say or do, I am not sure.
Really a quandary.

It's a shame that we cannot talk about these problems realistically. Your friend showed that not all Blacks think the same although it is disturbing that he is in the minority when we see that 90% plus still think the same and generally have a "hate Whitey/America" (or whatever you want to call it). I think it would be wise for him to open up and address these issues because if something should blow, the only thing worse than being White and/or a person who is a producer to the 90% plus as a Black person who "gets it" because he is doing the "White Man thing" and seen as a sellout.

It's really bad that we have these race pimps out there shilling the same stuff for generations thinking it is still 1955. Yes, back then, the Blacks did have legitimate gripes, but we have made great progress since then. It isn't perfect but nothing really is, but to keep their influence, the race pimps act like it is 1955. We have a Black President, at least one that passes for one and that he identifies himself as that way. You would think that would clam things, bring people together and show that a Black man can be elected (well, selected, whatever) and make it to the top. I know things have been brewing for a long time but I think with the election of Bronco Bama, race relations have been kicked back to 1965 or even 1935 in many instances so I do understand your hesitation. Still your friend should realize who his true friends are because the 90% Plussers will see him as a traitor unfortunately.

I may add that the welfare state has done a lot of more harm to the Black family than even the Klan ever did.

[JustSayNoToNannies]

I met a black man at the local shooting range the other day. He self identified himself as a “Republican who escaped from Chicago.” We share many life experiences including black powder shooting. In another world, we could probably become close friends but in a world where I have to walk on eggshells and be very careful in what I say or do, I am not sure. Really a quandary.

Pursue the friendship and walk the eggshells as long as you have to. Your reward will be a hundredfold.