Too frequently in our America we insist on the color of issues. I disagree, Laura Washington. The first black president of the United States cannot credibly govern without a national agenda that furthers the welfare, education, and futures of all Americans. The first black president of the United States must first and foremost lead us all, and implement policies that benefit us all. For too long in this country, under the auspices of the rampant Bush administration, only the needs of the wealthy and big business have concerned our "leaders". It is time for long and careful look at the basic …
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Gloria58
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I don't think most of the white race, particularly the baby boomers, who marched, and died, for voter registration in the south, who have in one way or another worked every day of their lives to further the cause of their black brethren, should be described as "post-racialist". I, personally, find that offensive. No one that I know of wishes to erase your people, which coincidentally, given my fathers bloodlines, and my nephews' bloodlines, are also my people. No one has taken greater pride in the words of Sojourner Truth than this light skinned, blue eyed feminist. And no one took …
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Well, Andewp111 there is some merit to your idea, although it would be illegal to "exclude" Mexican "gangs". Legalizing drugs would certainly empty the prisons, and legislating and licensing their use would certainly create jobs. Please remember, however, he can't just "preside" over the black community. He needs to be president to all. And he's a president, not a saviour-the duties of the two are mutually exclusive. We also don't know about the wealth part...if drugs were licensed and legal, they wouldn't have the same dollar value they do now. The solution you suggest would probably result in some middle class …
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Well put, carstedan. United we stand, and divided, we might be conquered. It is time for all Americans to share in the wealth and largess of this country. It is time for tired old racial ways to fall by the wayside. We no longer have the luxury of fighting with one another; too many others are waiting to take us apart. We ARE a Republic; I refrained from saying so earlier, as I thought no one else would recognize what I was saying. I am impressed with your knowledge, and your message. Thank you.
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In a capitalist society, the upper class, or, in the instance of America, the ruling business class makes a point of tilting all of the "not wealthy" at one another. So-you end up with poor white against poor black, poor black against poor Latino, and, in some cases, everybody against all white people-whether they are wealthy or not. This is not accidental-it is necessary, and required, for the wealthy ruling class to exist. The point is to keep the poor constantly fighting with one another, so that they never stop and realize they are not one anothers' enemy. If you are …
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While I understand your concerns about some aspects of the sixties, please remember some of the most necessary and controversial civil rights legislation was passed during those "turbulent" years. The late sixties and early seventies brought easy access to birth control, and greater freedoms for women in the workplace-the womens' movement. These events or organizations allowed women to choose how large their families would be, and opened doors for the support of those families. In the sixties and seventies, decent employment with good health benefits and a living wage could be had. Labor unions were strong. We saw the dismantling of …
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I am approached, on the street, an average of 12x daily, usually-almost always-by black men, who want a dollar, two dollars, 43 cents, a cigarette, etc. When I decline their request, they sometimes become hostile. I have had older teenagers knock on my door, of my home, and ask me for money. Again, they are black. The myth seems to be that because I have white skin, and they don't, I owe them something, usually money. The second part of this myth is that because I have white skin, I have money. I am, on occasion, tempted to enlarge my checking …
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I also concur with mcmchugh99, AFRIMERICAN. And I asked you to read my earlier posts regarding the same theory of the elite keeping the lower classed at each others throats that he so eloquently expressed. Please don't twist what he said into a validation of your position, which seems to be that I'm a racist, as are most whites. Again, if you read my earlier posts as I asked you to, my father has some blood, and my nephews are very dark skinned. I think it's easier for you to cry racist foul than consider the actual position. And I do …
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Look-I am a woman, fool. One who can quote both womens rights history and black history for chapters-because in case you weren't aware, the womens rights movement has always supported the rights of black men. And if you DON'T know that....and I strongly suspect it doesn't fit your narrow knowing...then this conversation is over until you pick up some books, educate yourself, and then and only then it carries on. I don't need to be told of subtlelties of racism when I have had the fifty year experience of sexism. And I don't lay around and whine, the worlds against me, …
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I am aware of the history you propose to "teach" me. I do not need the education you assume I do. You simply have a position you don't want to give up. The wealthy upper classes always 'fed" upon poorer whites-again, it appears your education has some holes in it. Indentured white servants who came to colonial America died at an equal rate of slaves, due to the abuse of their wealthier white masters. Don't pick and choose your history to justify your claims. No one is going to give you a television station. If we reversed the drug laws, many …
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Now, I'm a black woman. Good grief. OK-in the state of apartheid in South Africa, they certainly would have called me black, because one drop of black blood was reason enough for removal. In Louisiana at the turn of the last century, I would have been sold as an octoroon-I think that's the term they used-and called a high yella gal. In truth, although somewhat baffled by the correct answer, when asked my race I choose "white", because I am not given an option for my black and Native American blood. My eyes are blue. My skin sunburns easily. My father …
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Let me further state I well recall the subtle snubs and racism my father experienced. And I also saw, first hand, that he made it harder on himself with his rude and disrespectful ways. He also, by the way, is more of a racist than most purely white people. He could not, and would not, get along with anyone-he couldn't be bothered, although he never played the race card. I'll answer my own question from above, as well. I'm twice directly descended from Elder William Brewster of the Mayflower Brewsters. I have the blood of the Germans,Dutch, English, Irish, Scots, French, …
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Hey, AfriAmerican, and anyone else who doesn't understand what I'm talking about when I speak of my bloodlines...google on the late, great Eartha Kitt, and take a look at the photo's of her grandchildren...then tell me we're not all in this together.
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