Posted on 06/18/2017 8:29:43 AM PDT by Kaslin
My Dad corrected me. On April 27, he turned 89, not 90. I am extremely grateful that Dad is still mentally sharp, still preaching at his church the second Sunday of every month. As I have grown older, I have come to realize Dad's qualities I took for granted.
I am a political activist black conservative. I tour the country with the Conservative Campaign Committee working to elect conservatives in special elections. Dad, on the other hand, is a lifelong Democrat. However, I did convince him to vote for Trump.
It has taken years to convince Dad that the Democrats are not the party of the little guy he taught me about years ago. They are far-left radicals who, for the most part, are anti-God and anti-America.
Ironically, my foundation of conservative values came by example from my Democrat dad. Dad was raised by Aunt Nee, who was a preacher. He began working around nine or ten years old, shining shoes at the Greyhound bus station in Baltimore, Md. Dad was a sharp businessman, or should I say bussinessboy. He put on a show to increase his tips, spinning his brushes into the air and catching them, making rhythmic sounds with his shoe shine rag. His base pay for a weekend was $1.25. Over a good weekend, Dad made $4 in tips. After paying Aunt Nee 25 cents for room and board, Dad purchased a t-shirt. Dad proudly bragged to his buddies, "I'm a man, buying my own clothes!"
Folks, do you see the wonderful fruits of conservative principles in Dad's life – self-reliance, not believing anyone owed him anything while experiencing the joy, pride, and confidence of earning his own way? These conservative principles are despised by Democrats. Dad said one of his buddies chose crime over earning money.
(Excerpt) Read more at americanthinker.com ...
Awesome. Shows respect for dad.
Chelsea got Web a new set of golf clubs for Father’s Day
Thank you for posting this inspirational and positive story!
<< It has taken years to convince Dad that the Democrats are not the party of the little guy >>
The widespread misconception that the Dems are the party of the little guy has hurt conservatism perhaps more than any other.
Such a beautiful Fathers Day tribute!
During Army Basic Training at Ft. Gordon, GA in 1957, on a Sunday morning outside the Mess Hall, a black kid selling Sunday papers was doing a “Hambone” rhythmic act, slapping hands together, on his panlegs and occasionally on his mouth while singing, for tips. A black NCO happened by, saw the kid, got all irate, chewed him out, called him a disgrace to the negro race and chased him off the base. Over the years I’ve seen a few hambone routines, but none that could hold a candle to that black kid. I’ve never forgotten the hurt and shame on that kid’s face, inflicted by a pompous adult who, to my mind, was ashamed of his roots.
Lloyd Marcus is also a fellow FReeper. Thanks for posting this excellent read, Kaslin!
Happy Father’s Day to all of you out there!!!
Be sure to read the entire article, not just the excerpt; it’s REALLY moving.
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