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Victimology? Hmm. Being a concervative does not all of a sudden make you the bearer of truth.
In fact, what has the republican party done in the past 6 years to improve the quality of life for African Americans who pay taxes and oft times pay with their lives? The republicans have done no more good than the Democrats.
Post by spring85sigma on Jun 25, 2006 1:28:25 GMT -5
This is my first post. Given my observation of those who purport to be our "leaders", I have grown increasingly disillusioned with both "liberals" and "conservatives". Our political parties seem to be two sides of an increasingly worthless coin. I write this even as I have moved "right" politically. It seems to me that neither ideology is currently the bearer of much truth. I believe that African Americans need to look beyond or abandon the current political system. Politicians don't seem to think much beyond the next election cycle and, therefore, are much more interested in doing what is politically expedient. Given the "hot issue" of immigration, for example, I see both sides attempting to "craft" a message in order to placate and curry the support of the increasingly powerful and growing "Hispanic" or "Latino" voting block. I fear that this posturing will come at the expense of African Americans. We need to take our economic, social, and educational development into our own hands. Our survival depends on our working hard at the "grassroots" level, forgetting political, religious, or class affiliations that have separated us in the past. Just my two cents.
Post by Darryl James on Jun 25, 2006 8:21:33 GMT -5
Brother Harris, you are on the money. Poltical party lines are being drawn on imaginary lines in order to create support for the next election. A great deal of rhetoric and hot button words are created in order to get people worked up emotionally, but at the end of the day, there is no real action. That’s why spree was so put off by the assertion that dissent is "victimology." The mere employ of such hot button words is designed to trigger emotions, but really skirts real issues.
That’s why I think our focus has to be on economic empowerment of the bottom of our race, in order to buoy the entire race. If we take care of our own, we will be more powerful.
Darryl James is an award-winning author who is now a filmmaker. He released his first mini-movie, “Crack,” and this year, will release his first full-length documentary. James’ appears in the film “What Black Men Think,” an in-depth view of misrepresentations, myths and stereotypes about Black men. Reach James at djames@theblackgendergap.com
Post by spring85sigma on Jun 28, 2006 7:35:18 GMT -5
Robxb, I agree that the Democrats have taken us for granted. However, I'm not sure that this party ever really had our best interests in mind. I also think for too long that we labored under the assumption that Democrats are "for the poor". I think Democrats have been consistently "on message" so as to present that appearance. An objective look at candidates for national offices from both parties come from the upper strata of American society. They are funded by either rich liberals or rich conservatives whose main objectives is to elect someone who represents the "values" and "interests" of their social class. I think this explains, for example, Clinton's move to the "right" on issues like welfare reform during his administration. Few people realize, for example, that John Kerry and George Bush are actually distant cousins. I submit to you that, regardless of party affiliation, our politicians are members of an American ruling class bent on monopolizing their political and economic party. Ever notice how both parties "circle the wagons" when third party candidates enter political races (e.g. Ross Perot, John Anderson, Ralph Nader)? Just a few more points to ponder.
Post by blackcaesar2k5 on Jul 18, 2008 14:25:22 GMT -5
Personally, i believe we as people need to focus more on economic empowerment and become independents.. The two party system has no love for black people whatsoever.. Instead, we need take chances support candidates that want systemic change..
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