tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post3827131915896406976..comments2024-03-28T07:46:36.254-04:00Comments on field negro: Another RNC white out?field negrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15411743587725023134noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-3361715832396467572009-10-22T12:08:36.071-04:002009-10-22T12:08:36.071-04:00Dude,
My grandmother told me that a wise man'...Dude,<br /><br />My grandmother told me that a wise man's mind may change but a fools mind never changes. At the time that I was in college a large number of HBCU presidents were republican. George H.W.Bush had given HBCU's a tremendous amount of money. He was fair and moderate. I was 18 when I registered republican because I found similarities between what the moderates discussed and the views of the Nation of Islam and Booker T. Washington. I believed that we as a people should become more self supportive. Some of the Great Society programs have crippled us to this day. Booker T Washington believed in the bootstrap philosophy combined with concentrating on agriculture and technology. Just imagine where we would be if we had concentrated on feeding the world and developing new technology. We do have A&M colleges but we have not fully utilized their capacity to create more farmers and scientists. However, I changed my party affiliation in 1992 after the David Duke election in Louisiana. Recognizing that the older moderates were leaving and that the Republican party was not the party of Lincoln.<br /><br />Pay attention to Barry Goldwater in his later years. <br /><br />Today I am not a democrat by default. I have a substantive discernment of my political philosophy because i have been exposed to both sides. My mind has changed.<br /><br />Please include this on your blog. <br /><br />two fingers<br /><br />Gino GatesUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311679159508445555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-17550159599931453192008-08-31T10:43:00.000-04:002008-08-31T10:43:00.000-04:00Filled-Negro:I hope that you don't mind that my re...Filled-Negro:<BR/><BR/>I hope that you don't mind that my response below is a "cut and paste" from the answer given in another blog. The answer is my own words and thus I can avoid typing the same thing twice.<BR/><BR/>Cut and paste is easier because certain Kneegrows like yourself like making the same bogus arguments:<BR/><BR/><B>Part 1:</B><BR/><BR/>Remember what Howard Dean said - The Republican Party is "the White people's party".<BR/><BR/>It appears that for most "Progressive" Blacks the key times for them to push DIVERSITY, entering into "White establishments", is when they can have their presence INFLUENCE the behavior of the "White organization" and make it more acceptable to Black folks. Thus some of the same Black folks who demand that there be representation at the schools, corporate offices and newsrooms that many of these "White folks" assembled at this convention spend their working days within......don't have the same drive for DIVERSITY when it comes to THIS particular entity. In fact the blogger Plez challenged me the other day asking "Why didn't the Republicans in Clayton County (Georgia) put forth an effective alternative for the Black folks to choose from and thus prevent the school system from losing their accreditation?" - thus the REPUBLICANS are at fault for not seeking to DIVERSIFY the 100% Democratic county elected offices rather than the current occupants having fault. <BR/><BR/>Why on Earth would the band of Black Quasi-Socialist Progressive-Fundamentalist Racism-Chasers seek to "smooth the rough edges" of the enemy party? Who would they attack then? The DEMOCRATS who run the cities that they live in where they are dissatisfied with the results? Come on now.<BR/><BR/><B>Part 2</B><BR/><BR/>The observation was made about the "lack of Black folks" at the Republican convention. I realize that with people like you the STATE AS IS today is evidence for you that the Republican Party:<BR/><BR/>* Is an "all White place" where White folks can feel comfortable with their own kind.<BR/><BR/>* a result of careful sculpting so that Black folks are excluded and thus Whites can advance policies that are most in their own favor, to the detriment of Blacks<BR/><BR/>* a party where the Klan members can put on their business suits and the party would have no problems associating with them.<BR/><BR/><BR/>All of these points fit the agenda of you and so many other Black operatives.<BR/><BR/>My agenda is to turn the tables on Black operatives like yourself. <B>I seek to say "YES INDEED!!! The POLICIES of the Democrats ARE DOMINANT IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY. Just look at them grow." </B><BR/><BR/><BR/>In fact there is little competition or DIVERSITY in policy and thought within our community. The part that you all who are more loyal to your PARTY/IDEOLOGY than your racial best interests don't like is when I then <B>LINK THIS DOMINATION OF YOUR IDEAS AND YOUR PARTY to the CONTINUED COMPLAINS THAT YOU HAVE WITHIN YOUR POLITICAL DISTRICTS.</B><BR/><BR/>The Black community is hostile to IDEOLOGY DIVERSITY to its CLEAR DETRIMENT!!!! <BR/><BR/>You all pervert the actions of the Republicans saying "They have FAILED to put forth a set of policies that which THE BLACK COMMUNITY SUPPORTS and in turn WOULD VOTE FOR THEM!! Thus they don't get our vote".<BR/><BR/>For those who are not "Intellectually curious" you are contented with leaving it there.<BR/><BR/>I am CURIOUS PAL!! I say <B>"But wait a minute - you ALREADY have your policies in place in your community and you are not happy with the results YET you see yourself as a POLICY EXPERT, asking the "racist" GOP to change more toward your FAVOR....when the policies that you FAVOR have not brought forth the BENEFITS WITHIN? Why SHOULD THEY? </B><BR/><BR/>YOU are coming after THEIR MONEY that their arrangement has created for them. They AIN'T coming after your vote. Who needs WHOM MORE?<BR/><BR/>Last night I sat in a roomful of Black Democrats who were over my house. Interestingly enough ALL OF THESE DEMOCRATS have vacated DEMOCRATIC STRONGHOLDS where they used to live and now live in one of the most REPUBLICAN COUNTIES IN GEORGIA!! Do you think that any of them "got it" - that despite their favor of "their party's policies"......the have instead CHOSEN to live in a county that has the fruit from the opposing party - dilettante which they now consume?<BR/><BR/>PROGRESSIVE-FUNDAMENTALISM cause Black folks to LIE TO THEMSELVES. I am not asking you all to become Republicans I AM asking you all to drop the bigoted ideological thoughts that you have which are not working for you.<BR/><BR/>"Living like a Republican but dispensing of the guilt that it brings forth by voting for the Democrats who's policies they have escaped"<BR/><BR/>YOU need to stop lying to that man in the mirror!!<BR/><BR/>**********<BR/><BR/>You see how snuggly this fits with your same claims Filled Negro?Constructive Feedbackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13417405356099504421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-27007446863119910172008-08-28T20:54:00.000-04:002008-08-28T20:54:00.000-04:00I was thinking there were so many comments that re...I was thinking there were so many comments that reflected my thoughts here that there wasn't any need to pitch in. But I got swept up watching a2dak resurrect the 'Blacks Are a Political Monolith for Democrats' straw man, and... Hell... I couldn't resist.<BR/><BR/>Neither political party is really about ideology, a2dak. They actually represent rival economic sensibilities -- Republicans are for the wealthy, Democrats for the middle-class. So for you to attack (ostensibly) middle-class Black people for voting for candidates promoting middle-class imagery suggests a profound political naivete on your part. Either it's Blacks, Democrats, Liberals, some combination of any two, or all of all three that you don't seem to understand.<BR/><BR/>AAMOF, I question whether you really understand your own choice of conservatism, because for a Black man -- esp. one supposedly reared in the Black nationalism of the NOI -- conservatism, <B>ideologically-speaking</B>, makes no sense whatsoever. In its actual context <I>'limited government'</I> refers to who may access gov't, not its size, scope, or the dollar amount it spends. It's a purposely anti-democratic ideology.<BR/><BR/>I won't pretend to speak for FN and other posters, but I see right through the empty, anti-gov't rhetoric to a deeply troubled soul.William L. Tucker, Jr.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05497172082263228067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-54035198236406076172008-08-27T16:07:00.000-04:002008-08-27T16:07:00.000-04:00Beantwnchica,Salaam. Didn't mean to disregard your...Beantwnchica,<BR/><BR/>Salaam. Didn't mean to disregard your point on the lack of black Republican speakers. I'm not apologizing for them by any means. The RNC's lack of support for black candidates like Steele, Blackwell, Caine, etc is one of the reasons why I left the GOP. <BR/><BR/>In regards to the Nation. I am not a member, although I remember going to the temples when I was young. Again, my father converted to Orthodox Islam decades ago when Malcolm brought the message back from Mecca. I was raised Orthodox. Surely, I worship NO man. <BR/><BR/>Conservatism is an ideology of limited government influence in citizens' lives. Obviously, today's Republicans haven't done a good job of holding the banner (another one of the main reasons I left). <BR/><BR/>I would argue that many conservatives were indeed active back in the day. If you think about it, the government was the ones who were instituting, upholding or allowing the systematic abuses to our community. There was, and still is, a large movement of reliance on oneself, family and community instead of the government. <BR/><BR/>I just don't understand how everyone all of the sudden now looks to the government for solutions. Of course, they're usually terribly disappointed. <BR/><BR/>As far as my "shufflin'" comment, I'll stand by it. I remember when black folks were telling my dad and my grandad they shouldn't run for office because it would piss off the whites. I remember how many of the hurdles were created by black folks. <BR/><BR/>Everyone acts like they've been down the whole time. But, I remember otherwise. Alot of blacks didn't support MLK until the very end. He was booed in many of the churches he spoke in. Most blacks NEVER supported Malcolm when he was alive. <BR/><BR/>Now, all of the sudden, everybody is down.A2daKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09524395109206895764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-3977319777850023382008-08-27T15:29:00.001-04:002008-08-27T15:29:00.001-04:00of course the authorities say those men posed no t...of course the authorities say those men posed no threat to Obama, despite being pulled over with rifles with scopes and body armor. but of course there no real threat. what bullshit. watch your back Barry O!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-38248690511813406622008-08-27T15:29:00.000-04:002008-08-27T15:29:00.000-04:00BTW- I am a Muslim and other Muslims, especially o...BTW- I am a Muslim and other Muslims, especially other countries do not recognize the Nation because you worship a man on the Earth (Elijah Muhammad) and a muslim is never supposed to worship any man and you don't have Ju'umah so your superior attitude because you and pops are muslim, totally missed me. The only reason to go to a mosque is to pray at Ju'umah or go to class. sorry-your garb, your flag ( Japanese inspired) not Mu-saleemAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-56600343353414585582008-08-27T15:23:00.000-04:002008-08-27T15:23:00.000-04:00why are you blaming the teachers union? It's the s...why are you blaming the teachers union? It's the state legislatures, governors that pass the budget and allocate money for school? you lost me with: When most of you and/or your parents were whining, complaining, shufflin', smilin' and eatin' cheese, I HATE BLANKET STATEMENTS! why the superior attitude? what were the "conservatives" doing at this time? Negative words only divide, still didn't respond to the fact that there are no black speakers at the RNC you just changed the subject to blame teachers and the dems. <BR/><BR/>BTW- I live in Nevada and I home schooled my son in Boston and Las Vegas, so I don't know if Cali doesn't recognize home schooled children.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-53872926956445628192008-08-27T14:34:00.000-04:002008-08-27T14:34:00.000-04:00Field, are u kidding? Ask Mrs. Fields...some Korea...Field, are u kidding? Ask Mrs. Fields...some Korean beauty supply shop somewhere needs to restock.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-7122799318767085282008-08-27T07:46:00.000-04:002008-08-27T07:46:00.000-04:00"Now if you could just bring some more of your bro..."Now if you could just bring some more of your brothers and sisters with you. Maybe we can have a meeting on the patio"<BR/><BR/>It ain't that easy. You couldn't get a lot of these folks out of the house even if it was on fire.A2daKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09524395109206895764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-44107058084095970232008-08-27T06:52:00.000-04:002008-08-27T06:52:00.000-04:00a2dak, wow, who knew? Thanks blackinusa for that b...a2dak, wow, who knew? Thanks blackinusa for that bit of journalism. <BR/><BR/>But you know what; you come right off that lawn, because at least you are out here in the fields trying to learn from us FN's. <BR/><BR/>Now if you could just bring some more of your brothers and sisters with you. Maybe we can have a meeting on the patio or seomething. You know,just meet halfway :)field negrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15411743587725023134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-79364226693323780512008-08-27T00:10:00.000-04:002008-08-27T00:10:00.000-04:00NOW I understand the Lawn Jockey designation.NOW I understand the Lawn Jockey designation.Donaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10136154195878993665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-70725468313982407152008-08-26T23:35:00.000-04:002008-08-26T23:35:00.000-04:00Sickandfedup,I blame the Dems for the schools beca...Sickandfedup,<BR/><BR/>I blame the Dems for the schools because they are protecting the teachers' unions who are blocking any true improvement in the schools. Their only solution is give teachers more money. <BR/><BR/>Indianapolis spends $11,000 per student per year, Atlanta spends $13k. This amount of money can finance tuition to some of the finest schools in the country. However, our kids can't read and they want more money. <BR/><BR/>Yeah okay.A2daKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09524395109206895764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-78965734948730072282008-08-26T23:29:00.000-04:002008-08-26T23:29:00.000-04:00BlackinUSA,Of course. I'm Ak'Bar Shabazz all day l...BlackinUSA,<BR/><BR/>Of course. I'm Ak'Bar Shabazz all day long. I got a serious laugh at Field's Lawn Jockey comment. In fact, I still get a kick out of it.<BR/><BR/>You see, my name isn't Ak'Bar Shabazz by accident or happenstance. My dad was in the Nation and changed to orthodox with Malcolm decades ago. I was born and raised in the civil rights movement. When most of you and/or your parents were whining, complaining, shufflin', smilin' and eatin' cheese, there were those of us who were, and still are, active in the community. <BR/><BR/>I like the fact that the quote is on there. Although it was made a year and a half ago, I'll defend the literal and figurative message of it all day long. <BR/><BR/>Check out the irony. Field says that EVEN HE condemned Joe Biden for saying that. So, he doesn't disagree with the point. He just doesn't like that fact that I said something about his boy. <BR/><BR/>In fact when it comes down to it, he'll dig up something almost two years old, completely out of context, and go out of his way to protect Mista.<BR/><BR/>..and I'm the Lawn Jockey. <BR/><BR/>BTW, get it right. I'm a CONSERVATIVE, not a REPUBLICAN. One doesn't equal the other.A2daKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09524395109206895764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-7181264275481222662008-08-26T20:27:00.000-04:002008-08-26T20:27:00.000-04:00lady cracker feel free to shoot me an e-mail. (fnb...lady cracker feel free to shoot me an e-mail. (fnblg@yahoo.com)<BR/><BR/>"I cant get over that weave job of Barb Davis White. No one should vote for her based on that reason alone. She cant be trusted to make good decisions."<BR/><BR/>Miranda, is that a weave? I thought it was her hair.field negrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15411743587725023134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-84812693564474815502008-08-26T19:36:00.000-04:002008-08-26T19:36:00.000-04:00a2dak, you couldn't be trying to blame the dems fo...a2dak, you couldn't be trying to blame the dems for the bad schools. <BR/><BR/>Not with what "every child left behind" has done.<BR/><BR/>Another rethug "idea. ROTFLMAOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-22876591081229308632008-08-26T19:23:00.000-04:002008-08-26T19:23:00.000-04:00I cant get over that weave job of Barb Davis White...I cant get over that weave job of Barb Davis White. No one should vote for her based on that reason alone. She cant be trusted to make good decisions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-2587544036858889822008-08-26T19:17:00.000-04:002008-08-26T19:17:00.000-04:00Yeah, the GOP has come SO far. I posted this gem a...Yeah, the GOP has come SO far. I posted this gem a year ago (you even commented, Field!) when only one GOP candidate attended a forum hosted by the NAACP. The picture says it all:<BR/><BR/>http://topperstap.blogspot.com/search/label/NAACP<BR/><BR/>I'm not sure what Barb Davis White is expecting...<BR/><BR/>~DaniAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-76267095064677374232008-08-26T18:21:00.000-04:002008-08-26T18:21:00.000-04:00bean twnSchool vouchers would be nice. And did you...bean twn<BR/><BR/>School vouchers would be nice. And did you see where California won't recognize schooled children. Nice of em.<BR/><BR/>szporkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-59120046210668996112008-08-26T18:09:00.000-04:002008-08-26T18:09:00.000-04:00a2dak or Ak'bar Shabazz or is it Lawn Jockey.What ...a2dak or Ak'bar Shabazz or is it Lawn Jockey.<BR/>What is the deal with all the rhetoric? Americans desire liberty and equality...two areas that have been hampered (some may say tampered with) since a Republican has been in the White House. It is not about making people shut up it is about making people listen and many can not do both at the same time.Donaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10136154195878993665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-91363713266588333222008-08-26T17:20:00.000-04:002008-08-26T17:20:00.000-04:00Thank you Field. There is a question there, but I...Thank you Field. There is a question there, but I feel I should work it out in Word because I am so confused. <BR/><BR/>Woul you mind if I sent it to your email?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-17228567656916301932008-08-26T16:33:00.000-04:002008-08-26T16:33:00.000-04:00For years the last, best refuge of the hillcretin ...For years the last, best refuge of the hillcretin or urban slack@ss was that "at least I ain't no ni**er". Now, they will have to face Reality. <BR/><BR/>I too, went on an outing with Republicans. It was a weekend on a ski boat. Not too many natural tans. Two things stood out. One was the KKKristianity that perversely pervaded the speech, food, clothing, and discussions. Second was the joy at finding a AfAm 'prize'. It was if they got FundiePoints for having a coloured person along for the day. I later learned that there is a unofficial system and that...like all else...my points were half that of a Jew.<BR/><BR/>MoldAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-70071100441027820692008-08-26T16:02:00.000-04:002008-08-26T16:02:00.000-04:00Okay. I get it now. The Dems don't ignore blacks. ...Okay. I get it now. The Dems don't ignore blacks. They just want them to be quiet about past/existing grievances, to blindly elect them to office, willingly go to jail in disproportionate rates for identical crimes, to sacrifice their children for the sake of the teachers' unions and depend on them for ANY upward mobility in life. <BR/><BR/>Back of the line if you have the audacity to refuse these orders!!!<BR/><BR/>Even your boy Field has taped up ol' Reverend Wright on his sidebar. Regardless of validity, everyone must be quiet in order to get Obama elected. We don't need any angry black men out there scaring the fragile white voters who may vote for Obama. Next, it will "be quiet, we need to get him RE-elected". <BR/><BR/>Gotta stay in your place, you know.A2daKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09524395109206895764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-50262374242303619662008-08-26T14:18:00.000-04:002008-08-26T14:18:00.000-04:00a2dak-you're right, when I decided to home school ...a2dak-you're right, when I decided to home school my son no one in my family believed in me. they did not offer support or help, often my stepmother would quiz my son then state oh he seems to be at the right level. I'm glad you're not just about lip-service, you were there so I decided to attack because the silence from many repubs that reply on this site to other stories is deafening. Where are there comments now that the RNC convention has no black speakers?<BR/><BR/> Our schools are failing us not in every state though and I feel many black parents expect the educational system to teach our children everything, like the 400m relay, some parents just pass the baton to a stranger and hope they meet all of their child's needs. I refused to give my son to the educational system, I know their prejudice to the black male, the male and any minority student. In Boston we are expected to achieve in other cities we are exceptional if we do. It was not a direct attack against you, you just brought up many arguments I have heard before, the dems do not have all the answers, but at least they don't completely disregard us. we were once repubs but they ignored us so we switched, I hope many latinos (repubs) will follow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-75338818904028140162008-08-26T13:54:00.000-04:002008-08-26T13:54:00.000-04:00As a follow up on that assassination attempt. Auth...As a follow up on that assassination attempt. <BR/><BR/><I>Authorities are investigating whether a man arrested with rifles, ammunition and drugs in his truck made statements threatening Barack Obama, but emphasize he never posed a "credible threat" to the candidate or the Democratic National Convention</I> <BR/><BR/>Oh yea the guy looks like a charmer. Sarcasm of course.-=Topper=-https://www.blogger.com/profile/06321864054570212822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-7032732986671902582008-08-26T13:29:00.000-04:002008-08-26T13:29:00.000-04:00Bean twn chica:You should be careful with your fal...Bean twn chica:<BR/><BR/>You should be careful with your false assumptions. You're right. I've spent many hours in community centers and Boys/Girls clubs talking to the kids about education, working hard and using the unique skills that God has blessed each of us with. I also coach a team of about 20 kids for youth football. In fact, I coach alongside a female coach (who's just learning the game) because there's a shortage of fathers/men available to help the boys out. <BR/><BR/>All of my community work is volunteer. <BR/><BR/>I actually agree. But, what do the teachers in your family say about your suggestion that we should start our own schools, or other Democrats for that matter? You know for certain that the largest opponents to private schools are the teachers' unions and their Democratic enablers. Whether they send their own kid to that school is irrelevant. They demand that you send yours there; regardless of its effectiveness. <BR/><BR/>All this being said, I agree that the GOP can do a much better job with promoting its message to the black community. It can also do a much better job with supporting its black candidates. <BR/><BR/>But, the illusion that the Democratic Party is the only group with solutions to help the black community, is insane. <BR/><BR/>Where are the rest of us? Well, to be honest; not many of us hang out "in The Field".A2daKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09524395109206895764noreply@blogger.com