tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post1056753605847760850..comments2024-03-28T05:11:21.766-04:00Comments on field negro: Change some of us can finally believe in.field negrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15411743587725023134noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-5731672180936177072008-08-29T16:12:00.000-04:002008-08-29T16:12:00.000-04:00Jody:Look like God showed up and showed out too di...Jody:<BR/><BR/>Look like God showed up and showed out too didn't he. (wink)<BR/><BR/>YES WE CAN!GrannyStandingforTruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18393482390585845081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-30114348347701854652008-08-28T23:34:00.000-04:002008-08-28T23:34:00.000-04:00The problem Anonymous 7:14AM is that you don't hav...The problem Anonymous 7:14AM is that you don't have the same level of outrage and disgust at Uncle Sam (doesn't matter the political party) taking a bigger chunk out of your check for the RICH (corporate welfare, bailouts, farm subsidies, etc., etc., etc.*).<BR/><BR/>Hypocrites and political chumps. I tell ya. They never seem to get it. SMMFH<BR/><BR/>* = in my Yul Brenner voice in <B>The King And I</B>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-54936192705006190522008-08-28T21:29:00.000-04:002008-08-28T21:29:00.000-04:00I don't understand what people get out of the cyni...I don't understand what people get out of the cynicism. Do you not get enough of that opening your bills every month, buying food, filling the gas tank, etc.? Is LIFE in general not enough to discourage you without trying to FIND something to complain about? Yes, we as black people are in this together. Africa has been ravaged, stripped, and raped by Europeans--anyone of Kenyan decent should not be questioned on their connection to strife. But whatever! This post "tried" I guess.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-55425490234018667172008-08-28T19:35:00.000-04:002008-08-28T19:35:00.000-04:00To be fair Robert E. Lee only fought for the South...To be fair Robert E. Lee only fought for the South because of Virginia; he would have been with the Union if VA hadn't seceded.<BR/><BR/>Very well written, and no grammar Jewry. I'm so proud of my Negro *tear*!Wooziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11637072916156389703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-8622654496508760452008-08-28T19:29:00.000-04:002008-08-28T19:29:00.000-04:00Field said,.."Seriously, I hope that wasn't meant ...Field said,.."Seriously, I hope that wasn't meant for me. A history lesson to the FN about Jamaica and colonialism? Wow! That's like someone lecturing Vince Lombardi about football :)"<BR/><BR/> You're so full of youselve.:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-90130443335118386772008-08-28T19:20:00.000-04:002008-08-28T19:20:00.000-04:00"I'm half Jamaican and half Nigerian. Jamaicans ar..."I'm half Jamaican and half Nigerian. Jamaicans are decendants of slaves (blacks are not native to what is now known as Jamaica)." <BR/><BR/>So does that make you a Jamgerian?<BR/><BR/>Seriously, I hope that wasn't meant for me. A history lesson to the FN about Jamaica and colonialism? Wow! That's like someone lecturing Vince Lombardi about football :)field negrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15411743587725023134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-53074558529662319632008-08-28T17:02:00.000-04:002008-08-28T17:02:00.000-04:00just wanted to say, i don't agree that every perso...just wanted to say, i don't agree that every person, every country, every culture that includes people of african descent has been "stained" by slavery and colonialism. be it the american kind or otherwise.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-59028108537819046692008-08-28T16:08:00.000-04:002008-08-28T16:08:00.000-04:00Super good posts, so incisive and a couple of rea...Super good posts, so incisive and a couple of real belly laughs.<BR/> <BR/>But....@Granny: "But a word of warning, we haven't crossed the finish line yet. When Obama becomes President, that is when we've crossed the finish line,..."<BR/><BR/>Electing him isn't the finish line, only the official fair start; because he, his party, and his administration will be receiving a perfect storm of viscious problems. He will reap the an amazing amount of the blame, because it "was on his watch."<BR/><BR/>And then, he has to get out of it alive. Look at our assassinated presidents. Let us hope we can manage two terms for him. A Democratic House and Senate would be a nice touch too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-65875274162850446362008-08-28T15:31:00.000-04:002008-08-28T15:31:00.000-04:00OMG. Who in America isn't from mixed racial stock?...OMG. Who in America isn't from mixed racial stock? Who is a direct decedent from Slaves? Listen up! History is being made right now in real time!! Get a grip. Only in American could Obama be possible. Lets just chill, lean back, and enjoy the ride.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-36716528314454005352008-08-28T15:17:00.000-04:002008-08-28T15:17:00.000-04:00Er,I'm half Jamaican and half Nigerian. Jamaicans ...Er,<BR/><BR/>I'm half Jamaican and half Nigerian. Jamaicans are decendants of slaves (blacks are not native to what is now known as Jamaica). Go check out the slavery museum on the island of Curacao. Both Jamaicans and Nigerians and all Caribbean and African people were/are victims of colonialism. Bottom line - we are all in this together (any division is artificial and created to weaken us) This is a proud moment for all.<BR/>By the way, I am not ashamed to say that I am a decendant of slaves. Our ancestors were some strong people. I know that I would not have survived.<BR/><BR/>Obama/Biden 08Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-13715090386735213062008-08-28T15:10:00.000-04:002008-08-28T15:10:00.000-04:00Field,I am proud this day. I am proud to be a rea...Field,<BR/>I am proud this day. I am proud to be a reader of this site. This current post, and the comments on it(well, the majority of them)area prime example of why I read you every day. It is a pleasure to read, and occasionally participate in such intelligent dialogue. While it is by no means monolithic, it is still stimulating, and educational. It is a pleasure to read the thoughts of obviously intelligent individuals who have insight and articulate it well--whether I agree or not. The fact that we can do this is at least one reason this imperfect country is great.<BR/><BR/>I am proud to call Senator Obama my candidate and the official Democratic nominee. I am proud that we have come this far.<BR/><BR/>I, too was moved as I drove in my car and heard Senator Clinton make the motion. I was moved by Sen. Kerry's speech and his highlighting the O man's great-uncle(CNN did show it). I was moved by the tears Michelle shed as she listened to Beau Biden. Oscar-worthy performance, though it may have been, I was also moved by Pres. Clinton doing his job in an awesome manner. <BR/><BR/>And I too was became misty reading Grannystandingforth. I belong to the last of the baby-boomer generation, and I am proud to see this day. And if Fredrick, and Harriet, Sojourner, Nat, Emmit, Fannie Lou, Martin, Malcolm and Medgar, and all the famous and anonymous forebears in the struggle for a chance could be here, I believe they too would be proud and moved.<BR/><BR/>We are certainly seeing Sen. Obama being judged by the content of his character. But, like you, Field, I still have enough cynicism/realism to see that we have not finished with the judgment based on the color of his skin.<BR/><BR/>Had he been "clear", with the same intelligence, judgment, oratory and charisma that he has displayed, no one would care about "really knowing" him. No one would care about his lack of experience. No one talked about that fact that he has been accountable to voters longer than Hillary has. Forgotten, or should I say ignored by the rethugs is the fact the frat boy had to shore up his "credentials" by tabbing Cheney. No one could have been less qualified than dubbya. Governor of Texas is a joke.And while Clinton was a three-term governor and Pres of the National Governor's association, he was younger than Barack is now when he was elected. And the fact that no less than 9% of Americans ADMIT they would not vote for him because of his color, suggests that there are still steep hurdles to leap.<BR/><BR/>But for now, I will suspend my cynicism. I will cover my realism and bask, enjoy and be proud of the historic reality we have right now. I will excitedly await tonight's speech, taking note of the significance that only FDR and JFK accepted outside; the the historic anniversary. They were all agents of change. And I believe we will hear Sam Cooke tonight---It has been a long time comin', but a change has come!Doc Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09340541926574565663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-89622581555119048872008-08-28T14:34:00.000-04:002008-08-28T14:34:00.000-04:00I am white and have black friends who are from the...I am white and have black friends who are from the history of slavery in the USA. I have black friends from the islands. I think it is an error to think first of all that I feel guilty and that this motivates any of those friendships. I think it is an error to see blacks from the island as free of the history of slavery (that is the biggest error I saw on this thread). And those from Africa had to deal with colonisation.<BR/><BR/>Hell I am Celtic and the Anglos oppressed my ancestors in England.<BR/><BR/>Enough already. It's about one human being connecting with another. Don't overthink it so much!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-88858424685036336132008-08-28T13:55:00.000-04:002008-08-28T13:55:00.000-04:00Granny,McCain may try to upstage Barack's speech, ...Granny,<BR/>McCain may try to upstage Barack's speech, but it looks like God him/her self is planning on upstaging the Rethugs next week....Jodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16839570356340157924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-26426850290563654782008-08-28T13:52:00.000-04:002008-08-28T13:52:00.000-04:00"little tin hat on your head...wide-eyed, crouched..."little tin hat on your head...wide-eyed, crouched and cringin in the corner, holdin on to your gun.... jumpin every time someone say, BOO!"<BR/><BR/>Frank is a perfect example of Stockholm Syndrome. It's the inevitable result of seven years of being held hostage by the rethuglicans. He has known nothing but fear, and expects more of the same. He may be beyond help, but we'll see to it that he at least has a chance to get some help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-51299730177471492552008-08-28T13:43:00.000-04:002008-08-28T13:43:00.000-04:00Pay close attention, I got a feeling MSM and McCai...Pay close attention, I got a feeling MSM and McCain plan to overshadow Obama's acceptance speech with McCain's announcement for VP. MSM has not showed all of the speakers and the case made against McCain during the DNC on purpose. I even learned a few new things.GrannyStandingforTruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18393482390585845081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-63658024206925400742008-08-28T12:56:00.000-04:002008-08-28T12:56:00.000-04:00"I just don't believe in amerikka--all greed, no h..."I just don't believe in amerikka--all greed, no humanity for our fellow man."<BR/><BR/><BR/>If you truly believe America is Amerikka, then you should just give up now and save yourself some trouble.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Frank/Georgia,<BR/><BR/>Geez.. dude, chill!! <BR/><BR/>Blacks are not the most hateful people in the world. Humanity in general is given over to hate and tribalism, it is in our nature. How hateful could Obama be towards white people? They raised him for heaves sake! John Mcain will do far more to hurt our white brothers and sisters with failed economic policies and scare tactics. The Republican party may be a mostly white party but it does not represent the interests of most white people.?https://www.blogger.com/profile/16834812675776638645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-63142310234571826802008-08-28T12:46:00.000-04:002008-08-28T12:46:00.000-04:00Granny:If more people like yourself who are still ...Granny:<BR/><BR/>If more people like yourself who are still living should tell their personal stories about growing up in the 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s because the generation beyond those eras does not have a recollection and it is very easy to become very disconnected from the past. I tried to explain that to a friend of mine who was in tears and did not understand why some blacks didn't understand the past. You cannot understand what you do not know or experienced and of course she became very angry with me when I made the statement because she believes that it's more about apathy. I think there are some who want to let of the past and move on, and I believe that history is a great teacher that gives us a great insights about why the present the way it is. However, with that knowledge should be the ability to learn from the past and do things differently. Do not drown in the past, but let it be a reminder of what not to do in the present and future.<BR/><BR/>I think it's easy to be cynical because we do not have the expectation that anything will change. However, we never ask ourselves the question about what would happen if I change my cynical view. It would be a start, and I have been guilty of being cynical myself. Ghandi did say be the change you want to see in the world. I know that sounds sappy, but it is true. I realize that I cannot change the world and accept the notion, but I certainly change my preception. I realize that within my being that I have the patience and willingness to least conceive the idea that an black person can be president of this country. I had the feeling when I first met Barack Obama in personal when he was elected to the Senate that the man would be president. It was not just the idea of being impressed, but a strong feeling that just struck me. I allowed myself to be open to the idea that this will happen. Unlike my friend will sit in church every Sunday talking about having faith, but did not enough faith to the idea of Barack Obama being President. She did not believe he had a chance to get pass the primary and dismissed the idea early on. However, I am a believer in that everything must change and nothing stays the same (I know it's a lyric from a song, but it doesn't mean that it isn't true). I know that history also changes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-33804912337156517002008-08-28T12:44:00.000-04:002008-08-28T12:44:00.000-04:00I'm thrilled for O's nomination just because he wo...I'm thrilled for O's nomination just because he won't say the following: <BR/><BR/>"Too many good docs are getting out of business. Too many OB/GYN's aren't able to practice their, their love with women all across this country."<BR/><BR/>"One of the great things about books is sometimes there are some fantastic pictures."<BR/><BR/>"It's clearly a budget. It's got a lot of numbers in it."<BR/><BR/>"You teach a child to read, and he or her will be able to pass a literacy test."<BR/><BR/>"Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning?"<BR/><BR/>"They want the federal government controlling Social Security like it's some kind of federal program."<BR/><BR/>For crying out loud I want a president that doesn't sound like a complete idiot!!!!!!RedLipstickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03622715969829104092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-56827494991340532112008-08-28T12:09:00.000-04:002008-08-28T12:09:00.000-04:00To Frank/Georgia:Please remove your head out of yo...To Frank/Georgia:<BR/><BR/>Please remove your head out of your ass. It's quite embarassing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-59739598604632342922008-08-28T11:57:00.000-04:002008-08-28T11:57:00.000-04:00Well here's the thing. As much power as the Presid...Well here's the thing. As much power as the President has - and it's plenty - they need a cooperative Congress and Senate and Judicial system in place. This is where we come in. It starts locally with your school board, to your county officials, state, judges and on up. A few well-placed strategic moves and the gov't could be our friend or our enemy. We have to take equal responsibility for what happens in this country. There's always gonna be racists and selfish people. When did we become sooooo complacent? It is vital to move out of our comfort zones. It's the only way any good has ever come.<BR/><BR/>I am in Denver at the Convention. I only decided to go 2 weeks ago, knew no one and had no credentials for anything. I found an Obama supporter who put me up for free, a delegate who gave me a ticket to Invesco, some other bloggers who shared Big Tent passes and a car service from a local law office employee who wanted to help me. And I lost my job earlier this year. I have requested to be a poll worker. And I'm not 100% for Obama either but if I could do all of this how much more could other people do?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-74908783099641918512008-08-28T11:56:00.000-04:002008-08-28T11:56:00.000-04:00aw frank....you're so funny, yet so pathetic... I ...aw frank....you're so funny, yet so pathetic... I can just picture you now.... little tin hat on your head...wide-eyed, crouched and cringin in the corner, holdin on to your gun.... jumpin every time someone say, BOO! Its ok Frank... when Barack is president, you can get some of that mental health care you so obviously, desperately need....Jodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16839570356340157924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-19690460696937490382008-08-28T11:51:00.000-04:002008-08-28T11:51:00.000-04:00who is anon? why are you posting as anon? have you...who is anon? why are you posting as anon? have you been blind to the fall of the dollar the last eight years, the fall of the US economy in the last months, the affects of the Iraq War on our monetary strength? where can I buy some of those blinders you are wearing? silly fool, worried about dems taking your money to help homeless vets, have you not been paying attention? First clue: gas costs $1.49 when Bush came to the White House what does it cost now? <BR/>I'm getting more cynical the closer we are getting to the election, I just don't believe in amerikka--all greed, no humanity for our fellow man, it's a hard pill to swallow learning of the deaths of Medgar Evans, MLK, Malcolm, four little girls, Freedon Riders, JFK, RFK, Palestinians, people I know that aren't registered to vote and want to argue with me about why they aren't registered. Okay-I AM going to think positively!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-89731450020479463412008-08-28T11:41:00.000-04:002008-08-28T11:41:00.000-04:00Nothing anonymous about me......Look, people.........Nothing anonymous about me......<BR/><BR/>Look, people.......this election is nothing more than an attempt to raise the black man above the White man....nothing more......<BR/><BR/>This has been a dream for most blacks and some 'yielding' Whites.....<BR/><BR/>The problem is that when blacks get the power HANDED to them on a silver platter from the cowardice Whites.....the White patrons of America WILL see racism, discrimination and prejudices in full frontal assaulted view.......<BR/><BR/>UNTIL it is arrested.......and make no mistake..it will be...<BR/><BR/>blacks are the most hateful bunch of people that this world has ever seen.....<BR/><BR/>And I cannot wait until the day comes that you people think you can dominate America....and its people.....<BR/><BR/>you WILL be eradicated.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-50631244676029221302008-08-28T10:28:00.000-04:002008-08-28T10:28:00.000-04:00People, remind those fucking hillbillies that it's...People, remind those fucking hillbillies that it's the Urban Centers that pay for their Roads, their Police, and their fucking Electricity. [taxes are progressive, and it's the blue states that pay for the rest]<BR/><BR/>If they don't remember why I include the last -- then they don't deserve the title hillbilly -- just call 'em a damn fool.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-45810869627943459132008-08-28T10:17:00.000-04:002008-08-28T10:17:00.000-04:00Interesting post. I think until now (the primaries...Interesting post. I think until now (the primaries) most whites that he encountered assumed that he came from slaves as did most blacks. If he got almost to where he is without most knowing that his great great grandparents weren't slaves then how does this make his struggle any different. Is our own knowledge that we are born from slaves holding us back? If our children were unaware of the glass ceiling would they climb higher?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com