Happy Kwanzaa - (Exposé of sordid, concocted origins)

FRONT PAGE MAGAZINE.COM ^ | DECEMBER 26, 2004 | PAUL MULSHINE

[Riverman94610]

Ok,I'm going to be the dissenter here on this Kwaanza business.
First,NO excuses for Karenga.The idiot should STILL be in prison for his horrible crimes.
HOWEVER,if you saw the abysmal condition of the black community at the ground level like I do every day you would be thrilled if such principles as family,purpose and unity were values that were practiced and extolled rather than the pathetic triflingness and superficiality that permeates the community today.
I know its hard but can we separate the message from the messenger in this case?

[Guilliamus]

In the late 1960's I was working at UCLA as an assistant to a Vice Chancellor...

can remember Mr. Karenga...and his shaven head....I agree...he was a wacko...

back then, I thought that Karenga's "Holiday" was more about Karenga and his personal interests than anything else....still do.

[cyborg]

They do that already... the Odinists do anyway *lol*

[cyborg]

I think Karenga is a parasite who saw an opportunity to make money off of people during a painful time in US history. He's a true criminal IMHO.

[ntnychik]

I was a guest at an elementary school's evening International Night, held around Christmastime. Students dressed in traditional costumes, made a brief presentation on the country's Christmas customs (yes, they used the word), and we all enjoyed a dish-to-pass feast of traditional foods. I was seated with the family of the young black girl who was representing Africa and Kwanzaa.

After exchanging pleasantries and finishing the meal, I asked the girl's mother where they came from in Africa, and could she explain to me what Kwanzaa represents. The woman started to laugh and said they were American Christians, and had no idea how to answer my question.

The PC teacher just had to stereotype the young student. She couldn't be what she is. The irony was noticed only by the mother and me. The evening ended on a jolly note as the teachers made the superintendent dance the traditional hispanic dance of "Macarena."

[Guilliamus]

At the time...I think that things like power, influence, reputation and support were most important to Mr. Karenga.

Hey...he was a bold dude ... seeking to make his mark...with the emphasis here on his.

[cyborg]

agreed

[MAWG]

agreed, Merry Christnas

[cyborg]

Merry christmas to you too as well.

[AEMILIUS PAULUS]

Take a lie, make it big enough, and repeat it often enough, and soon people will believe it!-Attributed to Josef Goebbels.

[yatros from flatwater]

I really am not trying to be obtuse, and I most certainly do understand you. I formerly held to a position much like your own.

However, by study of the scriptures and history, I've come to the position that mixing made-up tradition with truth leads only to confusion. Yeshua/Jesus taught that there are only two varieties of "seed" or words --- wheat/tares or truth/lies. I'd encourage you to seek the good seed and to avoid "mixing seed". It's the only way any of us can bear "good fruit".

[ConservativeStLouisGuy]

Thanks SO MUCH for the full posting, friend! :-)

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

[OKIEDOC]

Just a useless holiday for plantation kool-aide drinkers such as the NAACP, ACLU and the Dimorats.

[OKIEDOC]

I am sick of all this tolerance crap. As long as I am the one doing the tolerating then things are fine.

Another example of the minority telling the majority what they can and can not do.

Time to do away with the ACLU using any means possible.

How's that for being tolerant.

[Zionist Conspirator]

Elliott is simply an extreme rightwing nationalist "scientific racial idealist" of the Revilo P. Oliver variety. Only the confluence of Leftist and Black Rightist strategy (which is also illustrated by the fact that Elliot later became a Communist, which he probably still is today) prevents him from being seen for what he is.

But I suppose Jude Wanniski admires him.

[varon]

Anyone who still thinks that Kwanzaa is a venerable, historical African religious festival after reading THIS, is cerebrally-challenged.

Could you be so kind and send a copy of this article then to George W. Bush and ask him not to give this ritual credibility by announcing its celebration from the White House unless he gives the same recognition to Festivus?

[SunkenCiv]

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