[conservatism_IS_compassion]

Pandering specifically to Blacks ^{to any group} would cost more votes than it would gain.

Socialism is cynicism directed towards society and (concomitantly, in that government exists only to curb evil in society) faith in, even naiveté towards, government.

Republicans cannot out-pander cynics; they must argue forcefully for the common good.

[EEGator]

This article is about Blacks.

You make a valid point.