On March 20th 2007, Louisiana Governor Cathleen Blanco announced that she would not seek reelection. I was not surprised. I can’t say that I know what her reasons are. Nonetheless, polarization of the city of New Orleans and the state of Louisiana is the culprit to which I point the finger.
Could she win? Could the Governor reunite Louisiana? Can Governor Blanco reach and connect the people? Is she willing? Is she just fed up? Is it just time for someone else to redirect? Will New Orleans see a change in political parties?
Politics is not pretty; and in the case of New Orleans, it is even uglier. In the City of New Orleans political arena, ABC’s “Ugly Betty” would most certainly feel stunning.
Recently, New Orleans’s Mayor, Ray Nagin announced to a congregation of Black Journalists that, he feels that “they are trying to keep Blacks out of New Orleans” Could there be some truth to it? Maybe. Has anybody bothered to ask? Perhaps someone should. Nonetheless, New Orleans seems to be plagued with racial hostility. The attitude may be coming from both Blacks and Whites.
Mayor Nagin’s “chocolate city” was a bit divisive. Even if, his intentions were not to further the racial divide, I sensed that it did create a divide. Some radio stations in New Orleans breathe on reporting racial problems. One particular radio station that I listen to seemed to bask in the Mayor’s words. By following local stations, there are indications that there is a bit of racial hostility in the area. It’s a problem when the press fails to report what there is to report. Too often, “news” reports are more of opinion.
I’m sure that there are people in New Orleans who do not want Blacks to return to New Orleans. I’m also sure that there are those people who have better things to do than to monitor and keep people whose skin pigmentation has more melanin than theirs do, from living in New Orleans.
French Quarter local Finis Shelnut known by many has publicly shared his goal to keep blacks out of New Orleans. In his interviews with Der Spiegel Magazine, in Fox News’ the O’Reily Factor with Bill O’Reily and others. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,168308,00.html
http://www.spiegel.de/international/0,1518,375496,00.html
Mr. Finis Shellnut has glorified hurricane Katrina for the devastation that it caused to Blacks and to their neighborhoods and for having racially purified New Orleans.
His comments are as demonic as those of Adolf Hitler’s.
http://www.reason.com/blog/show/110921.html
As per reports, Mr. Shelnut was quoted as having fed “800 steaks” to the military and to residents of New Orleans’s French Quarter. His good deeds may have given him a camouflage to hide his beliefs of an ethnically “purified” New Orleans. Had I eaten one of his 800 steaks, I’d be vomiting it.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9469300/site/newsweek/
Hurricane Katrina touched the lives of both whites and blacks. Lives lost, heirlooms lost families separated, their lives uprooted, only satanic perverts can gloat and take delight at the tremendous loss that many in New Orleans and other areas suffered as a result of hurricane Katrina. Human suffering should not be seen as a “blessing”. To say that hurricane “Katrina was the best thing that happened to New Orleans” and that it “purified New Orleans” by ridding the city of its poor population and of Blacks, is tantamount to glorifying genocide.
It is no wonder that New Orleans is slow in its recovery. One man’s thoughts can tell you a lot. Are these issues being looked into? Are people too afraid to talk about them? Does anybody care about New Orleans’s future beside their own personal interests?
Ray Nagin, New Orleans’s current Mayor, has in the past referred to New Orleans as “chocolate City”. Was he serious? Did he think that it was the white people that had got booted out New Orleans by Hurricane Katrina? Was his statement racially divisive? What I don’t get is, that both blacks and whites in New Orleans seem to have a bit of racial attitude-I hate the word attitude but in this case I’m using it. Did the Mayor put his foot in mouth by saying that he wants New Orleans to be a “chocolate city”? Big time! His statement may have alienated some white even black voters- provided that he had white voters.
While in office, Mayor Nagin needs to form a coalition to keep New Orleans from falling from grace. Especially when there are folks like Finis Shelnut with medieval and Jim Crow ideas. There might not be a conspiracy, but there are racial issues and they should not be ignored. Too often, innocent people are penalized because someone belonging to their ethnic group may have commit crimes. We must come to terms that race is too often used to cast aside some groups. New Orleans has a big job ahead and I’m not talking fixing up broken levees or blaming the Corps of Engineers. It is not exactly pretty when racial cleansing and bigotry, racial resentment and social neglect, poverty, crimes and lawlessness problems descend into a group with no coordination.
In New Orleans, it seems that there are several agendas; there’s just no one to synchronize anything. It is a shame. With ideas of racial cleansing going around, two thirds of a population gone, a departing governor, an incumbent Mayor who, rather than bridges gaps, decides to narrow them, New Orleans may be heading in the directions of: a for locals only, beer drinking rut. And, if Finis Shelnut has his way, progress for New Orleans will be slower because he has made his point clear. That, I know. I’ve met him. He has been into my home and he has brought others with him.
The first time I met Mr. Shelnutt, he asked me as to when I’m going “home”, that was in December. Months later, I was not at all surprised when I discovered his views on blacks and other minorities living in New Orleans.
When a man takes a ladder and climbed it along with “home buyers” to come into my home, there is another name for this action. When someone keys into my home on several occasions and brings along 5-6 “home buyers”, there is another name for it. When I’m awakened and find 2 men in my home, it is not comical. It is trespassing at minimum. Terrorizing me in my home is a violation of my rights. What is the intent of the law if it failed to respond to my plea I ask you?
Terrorists commit acts which are intended to create fear in their victims. All terrorists terrorize and frighten others as a means to achieve their aim. Terrorism of any sorts must not be tolerated.
Close the racial divide, rebuild and use every capable hand for the benefit of a place that merits its place in history.
Written By: Marie Gachelin
More on local’s view of racial cleaningsing through these links:
http://www.reason.com/blog/printer/110921.html
http://www.arktimes.com/blogs/arkansasblog/2006/07/gennifer_flowers_hits_the_stri.aspx
http://www.lookingglassnews.org/viewstory.php?storyid=4337
http://outdoorsbest.zeroforum.com/zerothread?cmd=print&id=396693http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,168308,00.html
http://www.theconspiracy.us/9409/0008.html
http://www.theconspiracy.us/cati1/0022.html
http://www.boomantribune.com/story/2006/1/20/113043/495
Friday, March 23, 2007
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
The "House Negro" and "acting white"
At times, there are people you'd expect to disappoint you. So, you learn to accept them.
But Harry Belafonte? Somehow, my expectations were a bit higher. I was infuriated when I heard that "House Negro" nonsense. What made it shocking is that it was coming Harry Belafonte. OK, I have an odd sense of humour and I enjoy a good laugh, but I found it impossible to laugh. Mr Belafonte has made comments about Former Secretary of State Colin Powell and current Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice that are unbecoming. OK, -his comments were way out of place, I'll say it.
Just the term "House Negro" sounds a bit trashy. I'd have expected that from someone who lacks the basics skills of self-respect and respect for others. From Harry Belafonte, no.
I'm referring to comments that Harry Belafonte made about former Secretary of State Colin Powell. As I quote Harry Belafonte, "There's an old saying in the days of slavery. There are those slaves on the plantation and there were those slaves who lived in the big house. You got the privilege of living in the house to serve the master. Colin Powell was permitted to come into the house of the master,"
Run that by me again!!!
Now, this is one of the biggest if not the biggest problem with Black people or should I say African Americans (I would not want to offend anybody). There seems to be many questions on the issue of what being Black is.
Does being Black have to do with DNA, skin pigmentation, ancestries, parentage, education, class, money, political affiliation, or is it regional? I'd be surprised if I'm the only person who is confused about this Blackness issue. In the old "plantation" time it used to be 1/8 Black if I can still remember. It has been a while since I took History 101. So, please forgive me if my memory has escaped me a bit. My age may have may have something to do with it, so bare with me.
Without further digression and uncomfortable politically incorrect jokes, I dislike this "master" "slave" mentality. We seemed to focus on skin color that we're stuck in a sticky puddle. Rather than moving away from that puddle, we dig our feet deeper and deeper as if we long for the nostalgia of history. Things happen folks. And life goes on.
There are matters of great importance that Mr Belafonte can challenge and use his resources to make needed changes. I suggest that Mr. Belafonte get together with some Hip Hop singers such as Fifty cents to keep some trouble black children from the life of imprisonment that their surrounding encourages them to vie. Ms. Rice has gotten her Doctorate Degree, and, unless she's really stupid, we can all assume that she won't end up behind bars any time soon.
If I were a child today, I'd aspire to be like Condoleeza Rice and the Colin Powell whether or not, someone would refer to me as a "House Negro". Somehow, the term "House Negro" just became something important. Perhaps it is time, that we encourage Black children who are currently growing up and are influenced by Hip Hop's violent culture of pimp, bling-bling, sex, drugs and hatred of women, to aspire to the likes of Colin Powell and Condoleeza Rice.
I don't know about you, but, which would you rather be? Where would you rather be in "the big house" or the penitentiary?
Statistics tell us that, there is a problem with the Black population.(see link)http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/prisons.htm Too blacks especially males many end up in prison and I'm not going to say anything else. So, now, those who prefer it that way, choose to apply their resources in other directions where their resources are not needed. It's like giving welfare to Bill Gates (gee he really needs it, give him a bit more, some food stamps also while you're at it). Warren Buffet too, he needs a hand out as much as Colin Powell and Condoleeza Rice need to be criticized for not accomplishing anything. What failures they are. Shame on them.
http://www.blackcommentator.com/98/98_prisons_1.html
http://www.blackcommentator.com/143/143_slavery_3.html
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
When so many blacks are killing one another, people in Harry Belafonte's position have a moral obligation to show them a different route. The cities of Philadelphia, PA, New Orleans, LA and Washington DC have seen waves of crimes of Blacks killing Blacks. Yet, many prominent Blacks who can make a different, sit by idly. Many also promote the violence because it brings them fame and enriches them.
As a result of social and environmental conditioning, the little non "House Negroes" stop going to school, they attack one another, commit hideous crimes because it elevates their status and proclaim them criminals. Those who dare, are called "White Girls" "Oreo cookies" or "Acting White". To be considered Black, many succumb to the pressures and become part of the statistics. Justly, they end up in prison. And, then, we complain that, too many Blacks are in prison.
http://www.blackcommentator.com/95/95_cover_prisons.html
http://www.blackcommentator.com/58/58_reprint_prisons.html
What is being Black?
But Harry Belafonte? Somehow, my expectations were a bit higher. I was infuriated when I heard that "House Negro" nonsense. What made it shocking is that it was coming Harry Belafonte. OK, I have an odd sense of humour and I enjoy a good laugh, but I found it impossible to laugh. Mr Belafonte has made comments about Former Secretary of State Colin Powell and current Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice that are unbecoming. OK, -his comments were way out of place, I'll say it.
Just the term "House Negro" sounds a bit trashy. I'd have expected that from someone who lacks the basics skills of self-respect and respect for others. From Harry Belafonte, no.
I'm referring to comments that Harry Belafonte made about former Secretary of State Colin Powell. As I quote Harry Belafonte, "There's an old saying in the days of slavery. There are those slaves on the plantation and there were those slaves who lived in the big house. You got the privilege of living in the house to serve the master. Colin Powell was permitted to come into the house of the master,"
Run that by me again!!!
Now, this is one of the biggest if not the biggest problem with Black people or should I say African Americans (I would not want to offend anybody). There seems to be many questions on the issue of what being Black is.
Does being Black have to do with DNA, skin pigmentation, ancestries, parentage, education, class, money, political affiliation, or is it regional? I'd be surprised if I'm the only person who is confused about this Blackness issue. In the old "plantation" time it used to be 1/8 Black if I can still remember. It has been a while since I took History 101. So, please forgive me if my memory has escaped me a bit. My age may have may have something to do with it, so bare with me.
Without further digression and uncomfortable politically incorrect jokes, I dislike this "master" "slave" mentality. We seemed to focus on skin color that we're stuck in a sticky puddle. Rather than moving away from that puddle, we dig our feet deeper and deeper as if we long for the nostalgia of history. Things happen folks. And life goes on.
There are matters of great importance that Mr Belafonte can challenge and use his resources to make needed changes. I suggest that Mr. Belafonte get together with some Hip Hop singers such as Fifty cents to keep some trouble black children from the life of imprisonment that their surrounding encourages them to vie. Ms. Rice has gotten her Doctorate Degree, and, unless she's really stupid, we can all assume that she won't end up behind bars any time soon.
If I were a child today, I'd aspire to be like Condoleeza Rice and the Colin Powell whether or not, someone would refer to me as a "House Negro". Somehow, the term "House Negro" just became something important. Perhaps it is time, that we encourage Black children who are currently growing up and are influenced by Hip Hop's violent culture of pimp, bling-bling, sex, drugs and hatred of women, to aspire to the likes of Colin Powell and Condoleeza Rice.
I don't know about you, but, which would you rather be? Where would you rather be in "the big house" or the penitentiary?
Statistics tell us that, there is a problem with the Black population.(see link)http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/prisons.htm Too blacks especially males many end up in prison and I'm not going to say anything else. So, now, those who prefer it that way, choose to apply their resources in other directions where their resources are not needed. It's like giving welfare to Bill Gates (gee he really needs it, give him a bit more, some food stamps also while you're at it). Warren Buffet too, he needs a hand out as much as Colin Powell and Condoleeza Rice need to be criticized for not accomplishing anything. What failures they are. Shame on them.
http://www.blackcommentator.com/98/98_prisons_1.html
http://www.blackcommentator.com/143/143_slavery_3.html
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
When so many blacks are killing one another, people in Harry Belafonte's position have a moral obligation to show them a different route. The cities of Philadelphia, PA, New Orleans, LA and Washington DC have seen waves of crimes of Blacks killing Blacks. Yet, many prominent Blacks who can make a different, sit by idly. Many also promote the violence because it brings them fame and enriches them.
As a result of social and environmental conditioning, the little non "House Negroes" stop going to school, they attack one another, commit hideous crimes because it elevates their status and proclaim them criminals. Those who dare, are called "White Girls" "Oreo cookies" or "Acting White". To be considered Black, many succumb to the pressures and become part of the statistics. Justly, they end up in prison. And, then, we complain that, too many Blacks are in prison.
http://www.blackcommentator.com/95/95_cover_prisons.html
http://www.blackcommentator.com/58/58_reprint_prisons.html
What is being Black?
Saturday, March 10, 2007
Islam vs Human rights
I read an article in arabicnews.com in which Sheikh Abdul Aziz al-Sheikh, a Saudi Muffi, opposed the French government's banned the wearing of veil in France's public schools and in Public Administration Offices.
Somehow, I see this gesture to be the same as the Saudi government's banning of not wearing a head scarf in public. The Saudi Rule has no exception-that includes women from different countries who enter Saudi Arabia. Simply put, if you're woman, black, white, Saudi, Irish, American French, Dominican, Finn, Bahamian, British, American, Latina or whatever you may think you are, if you go to Saudi Arabia, you have to comer your head- that was not complicated, was it?
Now, if the Saudis can say, "you must wear a scarf", the French can also say, "you can't wear a scarf". I just don't see the point to argue on this. However, the Saudi Muffi complained that France violates the laws of "human rights" should Muslim Women living in France be forced to unveil themselves- "interference in the veil of the Muslim woman is an intervention in a personal matter and a violation to human rights which they advocate" he stated according to arabicnews.com.
http://www.arabicnews.com/ansub/Daily/Day/040128/2004012820.html
Did I hear "Human rights"? If a woman goes to Saudi Arabia, should she refuse to wear a head scarf? What would the Saudi authorities do to her? Will, they respect her "human rights"? Exactly what, are her rights?
It's perplexing how people rationalize or should I say fail to rationalize. I've begun to think if those in leadership positions don't see the conflicts or do they just want to maintain the status quo for their own personal.
The world has seen many dictators such as: in Latin America, Africa, the Caribbean and in other parts of the world that I don't even care to mention. Idi Amin Dada and Duvalier (father-son) of the Republic of Haiti for example, had opportunities to bring much needed reforms to their countries. Both failed to do so. Rather then championing human rights to advance their countries, their citizens, they used their positions adversely and for their own benefit.
Of course, for as long as they abused the powers of their existing positions, they failed to realize that mankind has a limit on tyranny . The human being, an intelligent being that bears natural need to be free, yearning for these basic natural rights, will inevitably become free.
Most recently, 7 men gang raped a 19 year old Saudi young woman. Having suffered the humiliation, emotional pain that she will have for the rest of her life, the Saudi Justice Ministry has chosen to add to her punishment. As if what she went through as 7 sub-human violated her body repeatedly, is not adequate punishment. I wonder if some men understand women. Are men in leading positions so focused on their own needs that they fail to use their common sense? Are some of today's leaders so caught up on their own needs that they choose not to challenge the irrational?
Is it absurd? Distortedly so.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,256980,00.html
As human beings, it is our duty to make sense of the irrational.
By: Marie Gachelin
Somehow, I see this gesture to be the same as the Saudi government's banning of not wearing a head scarf in public. The Saudi Rule has no exception-that includes women from different countries who enter Saudi Arabia. Simply put, if you're woman, black, white, Saudi, Irish, American French, Dominican, Finn, Bahamian, British, American, Latina or whatever you may think you are, if you go to Saudi Arabia, you have to comer your head- that was not complicated, was it?
Now, if the Saudis can say, "you must wear a scarf", the French can also say, "you can't wear a scarf". I just don't see the point to argue on this. However, the Saudi Muffi complained that France violates the laws of "human rights" should Muslim Women living in France be forced to unveil themselves- "interference in the veil of the Muslim woman is an intervention in a personal matter and a violation to human rights which they advocate" he stated according to arabicnews.com.
http://www.arabicnews.com/ansub/Daily/Day/040128/2004012820.html
Did I hear "Human rights"? If a woman goes to Saudi Arabia, should she refuse to wear a head scarf? What would the Saudi authorities do to her? Will, they respect her "human rights"? Exactly what, are her rights?
It's perplexing how people rationalize or should I say fail to rationalize. I've begun to think if those in leadership positions don't see the conflicts or do they just want to maintain the status quo for their own personal.
The world has seen many dictators such as: in Latin America, Africa, the Caribbean and in other parts of the world that I don't even care to mention. Idi Amin Dada and Duvalier (father-son) of the Republic of Haiti for example, had opportunities to bring much needed reforms to their countries. Both failed to do so. Rather then championing human rights to advance their countries, their citizens, they used their positions adversely and for their own benefit.
Of course, for as long as they abused the powers of their existing positions, they failed to realize that mankind has a limit on tyranny . The human being, an intelligent being that bears natural need to be free, yearning for these basic natural rights, will inevitably become free.
Most recently, 7 men gang raped a 19 year old Saudi young woman. Having suffered the humiliation, emotional pain that she will have for the rest of her life, the Saudi Justice Ministry has chosen to add to her punishment. As if what she went through as 7 sub-human violated her body repeatedly, is not adequate punishment. I wonder if some men understand women. Are men in leading positions so focused on their own needs that they fail to use their common sense? Are some of today's leaders so caught up on their own needs that they choose not to challenge the irrational?
Is it absurd? Distortedly so.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,256980,00.html
As human beings, it is our duty to make sense of the irrational.
By: Marie Gachelin
Thursday, March 8, 2007
Hip Hop
There is something fundamentally wrong when young women are exploited sexually. Is it a culture or is it the young women's inability to speak up?
What irritates me is the violence in the Hip Hop music scene. Often, I see videos of young women move their bodies in very sexually suggestive ways- OK, I'll say it, trashy, vulgar and cheap. They are getting paid but must they demean themselves so much? The lyrics or words are so harsh that they are even worst than the videos.
Some of the Hip Hop performers have come to the defense of their work and those of others like themselves. In the USA, achievement is a way of life. Many immigrants have and continue come to this country because dreams are achievable. In a way, it is commendable when someone makes it against all odds. Nonetheless, I just can't reconcile with the violence associated with Hip Hop.
In life, there are certain positions that some people reach, they are obligated to do good deeds, to set examples-good examples for those, who will no doubt, follow them. Many Hip Hop artists capitalize on the vulnerability of their supporters by helping them to destroy themselves. I think it is time for the Hip Hop artists to take a stand and make right what they have miserably failed to do.
Those who denigrate women, encourage violence, encourage youngsters to stay out of school, encourage teenagers to have children that they cannot take care of should be ashamed of themselves. When black children see examples that they do not need to be in school and that prison is a way of life, communities must stand up and reverse that attitude.
It is a shame. Many black kids are being forced to think to be normal is to "act white". So in order for them to be black they can't be normal and as such, they don't take school seriously, they become criminals, they embrace prison life, young man act vicious to young women and they babies that they have no ability to provide for, all for the sake of not "acting White". Since "acting white" is to betray the black race, many black children give up their future. It's a shame.
There are millions of black children in several countries who would love the privilege, the rights and the opportunities that people have in the USA.
By:Marie Gachelin
What irritates me is the violence in the Hip Hop music scene. Often, I see videos of young women move their bodies in very sexually suggestive ways- OK, I'll say it, trashy, vulgar and cheap. They are getting paid but must they demean themselves so much? The lyrics or words are so harsh that they are even worst than the videos.
Some of the Hip Hop performers have come to the defense of their work and those of others like themselves. In the USA, achievement is a way of life. Many immigrants have and continue come to this country because dreams are achievable. In a way, it is commendable when someone makes it against all odds. Nonetheless, I just can't reconcile with the violence associated with Hip Hop.
In life, there are certain positions that some people reach, they are obligated to do good deeds, to set examples-good examples for those, who will no doubt, follow them. Many Hip Hop artists capitalize on the vulnerability of their supporters by helping them to destroy themselves. I think it is time for the Hip Hop artists to take a stand and make right what they have miserably failed to do.
Those who denigrate women, encourage violence, encourage youngsters to stay out of school, encourage teenagers to have children that they cannot take care of should be ashamed of themselves. When black children see examples that they do not need to be in school and that prison is a way of life, communities must stand up and reverse that attitude.
It is a shame. Many black kids are being forced to think to be normal is to "act white". So in order for them to be black they can't be normal and as such, they don't take school seriously, they become criminals, they embrace prison life, young man act vicious to young women and they babies that they have no ability to provide for, all for the sake of not "acting White". Since "acting white" is to betray the black race, many black children give up their future. It's a shame.
There are millions of black children in several countries who would love the privilege, the rights and the opportunities that people have in the USA.
By:Marie Gachelin
Republicans and Democrats
Talking about Al Sharpton, I can actually visualize him riding a donkey. I say that in reference to the Reverend Sharpton's speech during the 2004 Democratic Convention "We didn't get the mule. So we decided we'd ride this donkey as far as it would take us."
http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/07/28/dems.sharpton.transcript/
Rev. Sharpton made these comments as he endorsed John Kerry and current Presidential candidate John Edwards in the 2004 Democratic Convention. It was a blow to the Republican party. A guarantee that the majority of the black vote would go the Democrats. No elephant ride this time. The 40 acres and a mule failed to materialize so, the Reverend is taking the ride on the donkey. Or is it the donkey that's taking the ride?
Some Democratic candidates take the black vote for granted. Yes, they take the ride for free. Democratic candidates don't seem to have to work hard to get the black votes. One in particular tries to capitalize with a bit of nonexistent commonality. As for Mrs. Clinton, I don't see what she has in common with the average black woman or the average white woman. Whatever happens to the stick to the truth.? Does she think blacks are that gullible or that stupid.
Anyway, how be can a donkey carry all that weigh? Hey! somebody is not telling the truth.
The Republicans, what a shame. The Republican party can't seem to shake that "racist" image of the party. There seems to be a fear among Blacks or some minority groups of the "racist Republicans". I hear people complain that the Republican party is for wealthy people. Isn't the state of Connecticut a wealthy state? If the Republican party is for wealthy people, then, why does the state of Connecticut vote democratic?
If the Republican party if for wealthy people, why is it that some wealthy Blacks or Whites vote for the Democrats? Are people analyzing the issues correctly or are they allowing others to make up their mind for them?
Could it be a misunderstanding? a stigma perhaps? Is there a fear that voting Republican is a vote against Blacks? Is the Democratic party playing mind games?
Are there any "racist" Democrats?
By: Marie Gachelin
http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/07/28/dems.sharpton.transcript/
Rev. Sharpton made these comments as he endorsed John Kerry and current Presidential candidate John Edwards in the 2004 Democratic Convention. It was a blow to the Republican party. A guarantee that the majority of the black vote would go the Democrats. No elephant ride this time. The 40 acres and a mule failed to materialize so, the Reverend is taking the ride on the donkey. Or is it the donkey that's taking the ride?
Some Democratic candidates take the black vote for granted. Yes, they take the ride for free. Democratic candidates don't seem to have to work hard to get the black votes. One in particular tries to capitalize with a bit of nonexistent commonality. As for Mrs. Clinton, I don't see what she has in common with the average black woman or the average white woman. Whatever happens to the stick to the truth.? Does she think blacks are that gullible or that stupid.
Anyway, how be can a donkey carry all that weigh? Hey! somebody is not telling the truth.
The Republicans, what a shame. The Republican party can't seem to shake that "racist" image of the party. There seems to be a fear among Blacks or some minority groups of the "racist Republicans". I hear people complain that the Republican party is for wealthy people. Isn't the state of Connecticut a wealthy state? If the Republican party is for wealthy people, then, why does the state of Connecticut vote democratic?
If the Republican party if for wealthy people, why is it that some wealthy Blacks or Whites vote for the Democrats? Are people analyzing the issues correctly or are they allowing others to make up their mind for them?
Could it be a misunderstanding? a stigma perhaps? Is there a fear that voting Republican is a vote against Blacks? Is the Democratic party playing mind games?
Are there any "racist" Democrats?
By: Marie Gachelin
Politics and Freedom
Yesterday, I heard Al Sharpton speak with Glenn Beck in the Glenn Beck show.
I like Al Sharpton. Mr. Sharpton is my reminder that I live in a free country. The man talks just about everything-racism is his main focus I notice. Everything is racism.
Race is a factor in the USA. But, it is always about racism? Some people push it a bit too far. Then again, there is something commandable in a country where its citizens, residents-legal or illegal can talk without fear. Well of course provided you don't defame anyone.
I can't see myself in places where I can speak about politics or issues that affect my life or the lives of others. It's a shame that many of us take the USA for granted. Many of us take for granted the values for which the USA is about.
It comes to mind when the USA has to fight others and some of us object. That's good that we can object. Unfortunately, in many other places and the places where the USA has to use military force, we'd get killed for voicing our natural rights to speak up against the government.
It is indeed a blessing to live in a country where we are free to use our voices. But it is a shame when free people exercise their freedom to keep others oppressed. In a world in which everyone is free, children in Africa will not starve, there will be no child soldiers, women will be free, there will be no forced prostitution, no forced religion, no forced labor, human beings will not be tortured. The human being will be free to exercise its natural rights.
Keep taking Reverend Al. I may not like everything you say, but you're my reminder that the USA is a free country.
By: Marie Gachelin
I like Al Sharpton. Mr. Sharpton is my reminder that I live in a free country. The man talks just about everything-racism is his main focus I notice. Everything is racism.
Race is a factor in the USA. But, it is always about racism? Some people push it a bit too far. Then again, there is something commandable in a country where its citizens, residents-legal or illegal can talk without fear. Well of course provided you don't defame anyone.
I can't see myself in places where I can speak about politics or issues that affect my life or the lives of others. It's a shame that many of us take the USA for granted. Many of us take for granted the values for which the USA is about.
It comes to mind when the USA has to fight others and some of us object. That's good that we can object. Unfortunately, in many other places and the places where the USA has to use military force, we'd get killed for voicing our natural rights to speak up against the government.
It is indeed a blessing to live in a country where we are free to use our voices. But it is a shame when free people exercise their freedom to keep others oppressed. In a world in which everyone is free, children in Africa will not starve, there will be no child soldiers, women will be free, there will be no forced prostitution, no forced religion, no forced labor, human beings will not be tortured. The human being will be free to exercise its natural rights.
Keep taking Reverend Al. I may not like everything you say, but you're my reminder that the USA is a free country.
By: Marie Gachelin
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
politics
Well, it's good to have money and to have support. Yes to have people who make us up, write our speeches, tell us what to say, what to wear, people who decide for us.
In some cases, it's a bit much.
Poor Mrs. Clinton, who's advising her? Can't they let the woman be herself for a few minutes. She has to be smart-at least I think so. She's educated, good school, top of the line social milieu, come on, she's sounds more like a puppet. This woman may miss her opportunity to become president because she's overly processed.
Hey, she can always win an Oscar like Al Gore did. But Mrs. Clinton will have to champion something different than Global warming. She can always pretend that she's black (nah, her husband is an honorary black man)or she can always pretend that's she's from the south (nope, nope, her southern accent sounds fake, I heard it last night). She'll have to come up with something else. I'm sure she'll figure out something.
By: Marie Gachelin
In some cases, it's a bit much.
Poor Mrs. Clinton, who's advising her? Can't they let the woman be herself for a few minutes. She has to be smart-at least I think so. She's educated, good school, top of the line social milieu, come on, she's sounds more like a puppet. This woman may miss her opportunity to become president because she's overly processed.
Hey, she can always win an Oscar like Al Gore did. But Mrs. Clinton will have to champion something different than Global warming. She can always pretend that she's black (nah, her husband is an honorary black man)or she can always pretend that's she's from the south (nope, nope, her southern accent sounds fake, I heard it last night). She'll have to come up with something else. I'm sure she'll figure out something.
By: Marie Gachelin
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)