tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post5191665523930526463..comments2024-03-28T05:11:21.766-04:00Comments on field negro: I have to leave the bandwagon: But I could be back.field negrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15411743587725023134noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-8631196348410084902008-02-10T23:14:00.000-05:002008-02-10T23:14:00.000-05:00Oh, dear GAWD, FN -- I disagree with your assessme...Oh, dear GAWD, FN -- <A HREF="http://www.myleftwing.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=20854" REL="nofollow"><I>I disagree with your assessment of his chances.</I></A><BR/><BR/>Obama will KILL McCain.<BR/><BR/>McCain would KILL Clinton.<BR/><BR/>But no fear: I feel it in my GUT -- <B>Obama will win not only the nomination but the general election; we WILL have a Black President come January 2009.</B>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-90483706249979281132007-09-22T23:02:00.000-04:002007-09-22T23:02:00.000-04:00Hello there, I can't remember if I've posted h...Hello there, <BR/> I can't remember if I've posted here before . . . I've been reading for a little while (found you through . . . hmm. can't remember anymore.)<BR/><BR/>I am a white woman who continues to walk the racist/anti-racist plank, trying to find my way to the solid ground of freedom from racism. It's a long road. <BR/><BR/>I wore my Jena Six t-shirt on Thursday. I was at a conference for work and was too embarrassed/shy to give out the flyers that I printed. I wanted to stand on the street corners and flag people down, but as usual, I didn't. <BR/><BR/>But about Mr. Obama . . . I still think that fewer people hate him (or admit to hating him) than those that hate Hilary. Maybe my perspective is skewed because I'm in such a heavily Republican town, but I have more confidence in Obama's ability to win than in Hilary's (and I LIKE Hilary and would vote for her . . . but I would vote for Obama first.)<BR/><BR/>Also, I know this is utterly anecdotal and probably made up of the opinions of people who are too young to vote, but on Facebook, there are ten times as many people in support of Obama than any other candidate. I know it doesn't hold any weight statistically, but I do hold on to some hope when I see this. <BR/><BR/>I absolutely love your blog. Keep doing what you're doing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-6096740688671286042007-09-19T15:39:00.000-04:002007-09-19T15:39:00.000-04:00I suspect you are not feeling Barack because you h...I suspect you are not feeling Barack because you have never seen him speak live. Much of the passion that he speaks with can get lost by the medium. I saw him speak in DC about a year ago. He talked about some of his early campaign days and specifically about going to some "racially unfriendly" parts of southern Illinois. Let me tell ya, if you heard him, you would support him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-88287877693935543252007-09-18T09:30:00.000-04:002007-09-18T09:30:00.000-04:00Field - We've had over 40 presidents. How many of...<B>Field</B> - We've had over 40 presidents. How many of them got your Johnson to rise? My guess is not more than 3 or 4 of 'em. Maybe Abe Lincoln. I imagine JFK. So, if 90% of our presidents didn't get your nature to rise ... why would you hold that litmus test to Obama? I know for a fact that a field negro could never get hard with Hilary unless there was some medical science involved.<BR/><BR/>Have you had chance to read Obama's first book? That was a turning point for me. I figure he wrote it before he was thinking about being a president ... therefore, there was truth in it. It gave me hope for Obama as our leader.<BR/><BR/>However, I know you're a lawyer and like facts. Check out some other reasons that <A HREF="http://electronicvillage.blogspot.com/2007/09/barack-obama-is-better-choice-than.html" REL="nofollow">Barack is better choice than Hilary for Black folks</A>.<BR/><BR/>peace, VillagerAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-54712464971244109472007-09-16T16:17:00.000-04:002007-09-16T16:17:00.000-04:00I feel very comfortable and confident in my strong...I feel very comfortable and confident in my strong support for Hillary Clinton for president and for Barack Obama for vice president. <BR/><BR/>Hillary will make a great president and Obama will make a great vice president.<BR/><BR/>Obama is keeping his options open for the vice presidency, but Edwards is doing far more to alienate himself from the Clinton camp right now than is Obama. Edwards is directly attacking the Clinton Administration record, which is going to anger both Clintons.<BR/><BR/>And Obama has the advantage of raising twice as much money as Edwards, doing twice as well in the polls, and motivating Blacks to come out and vote. <BR/><BR/>Hillary MIGHT choose Barack Obama for vice president if Black people insist upon it, starting now. For my part, I have been writing a <STRONG><A HREF="http://politicalfleshfeast.com/userDiary.do?personId=115" REL="nofollow">series of articles</A></STRONG> about my and many Blacks' strong feelings against the Edwards candidacy, to leave no doubt that I do not support him for president or for vice president. (Although some Black bloggers had a willingness to entertain voting for Edwards, polls show that Blacks overall have utterly rejected the idea of voting for him, particularly because of his insistence that only a white man can win, because of his wife's insistence that he runs at a disadvantage because he is not a woman or a Black man, and now because he says Obama is a "Kumbaya" candidate.)<BR/><BR/>When you consider that Blacks and women could not vote in this country until less than 100 years ago, you realize that it would be earthshattering sociologically and culturally when the United States elects a woman president and a Black vice president. Anyone who denies that this represents change of a sort doesn't remember when Blacks couldn't vote at all!<BR/><BR/>It is very much within the realm of possibility that Barack Obama could be the next vice president of the United States, IF Blacks insist upon it, starting now. <BR/><BR/>Just as importantly, we MUST INSIST that Edwards NOT go to the front of the VP line simply because he is a white man. We've nominated all-white tickets in every election and five of the last seven have been defeated.Francis Hollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862777385923656061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-68949807081919818512007-09-16T01:15:00.000-04:002007-09-16T01:15:00.000-04:00Rikyrah has a point about working for Obama as lon...Rikyrah has a point about working for Obama as long as he's in the race.Rent Partyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05172304380312568465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-14119944630732499402007-09-15T17:59:00.000-04:002007-09-15T17:59:00.000-04:00"I wish that you didn't say that he has no chance ..."I wish that you didn't say that he has no chance of winning." <BR/><BR/>mahndisa, I wish I didn't have to say it too. But until we get to a place in this coutry when I don't have to say it; I will just keep calling it as I see it.<BR/><BR/>Peace.field negrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15411743587725023134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-7751607705280265532007-09-15T15:34:00.000-04:002007-09-15T15:34:00.000-04:00Kucinich.Kucinich.Rent Partyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05172304380312568465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-30544582312021347142007-09-14T23:24:00.000-04:002007-09-14T23:24:00.000-04:00FN, As you know we will not be making the choice a...FN,<BR/> As you know we will not be making the choice anyway. We will have to vote for the nominee any way in the primary. For the last 37 years it hasn't been any different. <BR/><BR/>Many people say that all the state should have their primary during the same time, so that the smaller states voices can count, but it seems the smaller state usually pick the nominee for each party. I can't figure what we Pennsylvanians have in common with New Hampshire. There is no debate on real National issues or of what government must do. Every little part of the US is single issue oriented and that issue a deal breaker. No great expectation from any candidate, vision not required only do you agree with my small concern.Hathorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12657524404057819428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-83249630373767490072007-09-14T19:16:00.000-04:002007-09-14T19:16:00.000-04:0009 14 07I wish that you didn't say that he has no ...09 14 07<BR/><BR/>I wish that you didn't say that he has no chance of winning. When we say such things we are validating the vision of the oppressor, like that rep from North or South Carolina that refused to support Obama because he was Black and niggas can't win anything.<BR/><BR/>I don't agree with his politics, but I respect him. Given the lack of choices for 2008 in general, I am not sure what to do!<BR/><BR/>But we should be trying to alter our consciousnesses because once we BELIEVE collectively that a Black can make it as President, it can happen. But we should step away from the negative thinking lest it manifests.Mahndisa S. Rigmaidenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08507292526980604567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-18111783449945431192007-09-14T13:36:00.000-04:002007-09-14T13:36:00.000-04:00Change doesn't happen individually, it happens col...Change doesn't happen individually, it happens collectively. NONE of the candidates are talking about the changes that need to happen in order to right this 'Evil Empire.' And none of them could possibly enact those changes without US leading THEM! <BR/><BR/>Obama? Hilary? Thompson? So what?! THEY are the problem. They blind us to the real workings of the system; the forces that control that system will never allow one person to ascend to the position of President who would dare "dismantle" the infrastructure of privilege and corporate imperialism. JFK anyone?<BR/><BR/>It really surprises me that we still have these debates among educated people about this show horse or that: 'I like Hilary/Obama,' are you SERIOUS?! <BR/><BR/>They will ALL fuck us and the planet in the end. Fuck us until we get a clue that the grassroots are the only folks who can change this thing for real. No proxy of the ruling class has your interests at heart. That any one of us believe this demonstrates the power of the indoctrination system that imprisons our minds.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-62486708117061595542007-09-14T06:33:00.000-04:002007-09-14T06:33:00.000-04:00Field, for you to feel Obama, he would have to mov...Field, for you to feel Obama, he would have to move from his centrist position, and alienate the rich white folks who run things. You would be able to get it up but your cousin would not be able to afford a dress. Obama does not have a chance of winning but he will be part of Hillary's ticket if our nation lasts that long. All these motherfuckers will continue the imperial policies of the administration after they get into office.Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14848673379798743262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-24555871937870889212007-09-14T01:54:00.000-04:002007-09-14T01:54:00.000-04:00liberal journal man, there ain't gonna be a revolu...liberal journal man, there ain't gonna be a revolution if a republican is elected, just more of the same shit and that sliding sound you hear is america continuing to sink down the tubes.<BR/><BR/>revolution implies that the american people will rise up once things get too bad. if the last 7 years have taught me anything, it's to never underestimate americans' ability to be duped, lied to to their faces, and ask for more. <BR/><BR/>this is america. we don't do revolution. that shit's for commies.<BR/><BR/>it's not about who the democrat is. its about what party's in control, because whatever party the prez belongs to, that's the partisan allegiance of the people he'll put in his/her cabinet who set the policies.<BR/><BR/>hillary for prez, obama as VP, joe biden as secretary of state, donna brazile as press secretary yadda yadda...<BR/><BR/>and most importantly; THATS THE PARTY ALLEGIANCE OF THE NEXT SUPREME COURT NOMINEE WHEN ONE OF THE JUDGES DIES.<BR/><BR/>Jimbo<BR/>"See a 'D', good enough for me"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-61679376122357552322007-09-14T00:56:00.000-04:002007-09-14T00:56:00.000-04:00My vote will be going to Kucinich in the primary. ...My vote will be going to Kucinich in the primary. Obama is my second choice. Obama would be my first, but i agree with raven, he's not bold enough for me right now.<BR/><BR/>Tigera, you said you read that Obama was anti-palestinian. A few years ago, he was very sympathetic towards the plight of Palestinians, but has distanced himself somewhat and moved closer to AIPAC in this race. <BR/><BR/>I will not vote for Hillary if she is the Democratic nominee. I don't care for the package. I used to like Bill, but then I realized that I was just defending him because the Republicans were attacking him. During Clinton's tenure, his successful achievements include:<BR/><BR/>Breaking with working people who voted for him and pushing NAFTA and the WTO down their throats. <BR/><BR/>Trying to fix healthcare and failing miserably. <BR/><BR/>Getting a blowjob. <BR/><BR/>Balancing the budget. <BR/><BR/>I mean, did I really miss anything of importance. Oh that's right, then there's ignoring the genocide in Rwanda. <BR/><BR/>Hillary is even more of a controlled political animal than Bill. Her laughs are predictable. Her comments are predictable. Her evasiveness is predictable. She was the most hawkish on Iraq, and is the most hawkish on Iran. She hasn't taken hard stances during her time in the Senate, but she has made a lot of Republican friends. <BR/><BR/>Would I rather have a Republican? I would rather have a revolution. Four more years of Republican misleadership would accomplish that sooner than a pseudo-Republican. Meanwhile, I'll vote my conscience, and write in Dennis.Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01168659716980028654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-62024812711670439732007-09-14T00:08:00.000-04:002007-09-14T00:08:00.000-04:00I may vote for Obama, mostly because he is black, ...I may vote for Obama, mostly because he is black, not anti-black, with a level of demonstrated involvement with the community--although I think I trust Hillary's (not Bill's) sincerity in regard to African Americans more than I do Obama's. <BR/><BR/>Obama, however, could make this considerably less of a tortured decision fof me if Obama would just take a bold, courageous stand on anything--and not simply behave as a weathter vane. <BR/><BR/>RRAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-71963523034603113432007-09-13T23:55:00.000-04:002007-09-13T23:55:00.000-04:00hmmm i'm torn. i can definitely see voting for ano...hmmm i'm torn. i can definitely see voting for another clinton, but i also can't see myself NOT voting for the black man. i don't know. whew. i know several people that share your view though, maybe obama needs to break out the boy shorts and do a dance to get you all 'excited'. lol.Muzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02388312176758739005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-40211861336892375512007-09-13T23:24:00.000-04:002007-09-13T23:24:00.000-04:00My "Mr. Johnson" ain't up for any of them right n...My "Mr. Johnson" ain't up for any of them right now. If Barack's the nominee in '08, I'll gladly vote for him. But for the primary, I haven't decided. & I don't have to until primary election day.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16567817295665099690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-29192703020062501602007-09-13T23:11:00.000-04:002007-09-13T23:11:00.000-04:00The real enemy's not going to let their enemy as f...The real enemy's not going to let their enemy as far as hilary or obama did. I don't see change happening from the top-down. Besides, I was given some information about him being anti-palestinian hard core. Who's side is he really on?Tigera Conscientehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05092507003024830786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-42867076146912320522007-09-13T23:05:00.000-04:002007-09-13T23:05:00.000-04:00rikyrah, not only do I know about it, I am living ...rikyrah, not only do I know about it, I am living it. No disrespect to Prometheus and all my other friends blogging about it, but all I can say is; "don't believe the hype." I will leave it at that. <BR/><BR/>Jimbo, I am feeling you on this one. For all the people saying they won't vote for the ice queen, let me ask you this: Just who on the republican side would you vote for instead? And please don't tell me about the green party, because you and I both know that would be a wasted vote.field negrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15411743587725023134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-33415199387548973612007-09-13T22:43:00.000-04:002007-09-13T22:43:00.000-04:00OT: FN, did you see this?Hat tip: Prometheus SixPh...OT: FN, did you see this?<BR/><BR/>Hat tip: Prometheus Six<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-09-13-philadelphia_N.htm?csp=34" REL="nofollow">Philly's top cop wants 10K black men to patrol streets</A>rikyrahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10982657053583534299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-81384146517168164362007-09-13T22:39:00.000-04:002007-09-13T22:39:00.000-04:00I feel you on this post. It's like Obama is lukewa...I feel you on this post. It's like Obama is lukewarm to me. I need more heat to jump in the shower. That being said I can't see me voting for Ice Queen. I know if I do vote for her it would be strictly because of her husband, because she isn't too convincing either.hottnikzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12503915681942338163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-32509004007745555452007-09-13T20:53:00.000-04:002007-09-13T20:53:00.000-04:00o field I feel you. Its hard for me being the pers...o field I feel you. Its hard for me being the person I am not to be all for Mr. Obama but he doesn't do it for me either. I think he's great....but Hillay 2008....sorry....maybe one day...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-79114768136852136132007-09-13T20:34:00.000-04:002007-09-13T20:34:00.000-04:00Some of you guys make me so mad... won't vote for ...Some of you guys make me so mad... won't vote for Hillary? Vote for the Green Party? <BR/><BR/>You people better be in Hawaii, Massachusetts or some other non-swing state, because if you are left-wing, as sick and tired of the last 7 years as I am, and you live in a contested state... and you would rather give your vote away to the Republicans by staying home or putting a check next to Greenie McWontWin instead of voting for Hillary.... then, well, I'll pretty much impotently b*tch at you like I'm doing now.<BR/><BR/>But don't do it! Vote for Obama or Kucinich or whoever, but whoever gets nominated (Borg Queen: Field, you need to put THAT in your side bar!) give them the benefit of the doubt and give them your vote.<BR/><BR/>Will Hillary being Prez mean more years in Iraq? Yes. And so would Obama. I don't care what these guys are saying now, I GUARANTEE you that once whoever gets elected moves into the White House, reality is going to set in awful fast, and we're going to start hearing about a "phased" withdrawal. <BR/><BR/>Obama is running to the left right now to distinguish himself from the Borg Queen... he has to, she's the Queen of the Corporate Dems, after all. Once/If he wins, he'll tip-toe back to the center.<BR/><BR/>Sorry to be preachy, but Hillary would be alot better than Giuliani or Thompson. For one thing, you don't hear her saying she wants to "double Guantanamo."<BR/><BR/>JimboAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-25985441012060901552007-09-13T20:08:00.000-04:002007-09-13T20:08:00.000-04:00I'm voting for Obama. Not because he's black, but ...I'm voting for Obama. <BR/><BR/>Not because he's black, but because I appreciate his vision of what this country can be. I don't have a horse in the race race.<BR/><BR/>The only possible way I'd vote for (ugh!) Hillary is if Obama couldn't get the nomination and she chose him as a running mate.<BR/><BR/>All I know is I've gotta switch parties before the primary so I can have a say. I am not voting for any Republican presidential candidate.<BR/><BR/>And you know what? I'm thinking that all the second guessing about whether or not it's the right time for a "brother" might cause us to miss the boat with a stellar candidate.<BR/><BR/>Yes, I'm politically naive, but that's my story and I'm sticking to it.Hugh O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07294517971286376134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-77423277724747349322007-09-13T19:58:00.000-04:002007-09-13T19:58:00.000-04:00The reason the GOP is able to kick the left's ass ...The reason the GOP is able to kick the left's ass consistently is because they stick together. They are mess now but they will have it together by next fall. <BR/><BR/>Most groups are clannish enough to support one of their own. Black people would vote for R Kelly sooner than Obama because Kelly is "authentic. I still think there are lot of black people, including a lot of educated black people, who are not comfortable with a brother who speaks standard English and who isn't hanging out with hip hop artists (witness Eric M Dyson and Cornell West affecting a phony-assed street patois to sound "real), and who dares to talk about mainstream values like family and responsiblility. <BR/><BR/>I read Obama's first bio, the one written before he was a hot shot, and was incredibly impressed with him. The grass roots organizing he did and the way he characterized the work, the people, and his experience really resonated very deeply with me. He is smart, reflective, and urbane.<BR/><BR/>I don't like that he didn't sign on to challenge the vote in Ohio after the last election. But neither did Hillary. I don't like that he doesn't support same sex unions. But neither does Hillary. Since my most important issue is the war in Iraq, PERIOD, I'm ready to "settle." Obama isn't experienced? How come we never say that about incompetent inexperienced white people? How do you figure that John Edwards is more experienced? We had an experienced administration under Bush and look where we are. I got your experience right here. <BR/><BR/>I'm not likely to vote for Obama just because he's black because I don't do that crap. I'm likely to vote for him because he has an international perspective on the world that is sorely needed AND he's black. Not one of the announced clowns running for president has THAT experience. <BR/><BR/>Hillary Clinton is slimely green pond scum in my opinion. She is a prevaricating witch who supported dragging us into Iraq because she couldn't be bothered to read the intelligence. Furthermore, I don't believe Bill Clinton was the first black preseident (Lani Guanier, Jocelyn Elders, and Hazel O'Leary--okay?). He's black like I'm Chinese.<BR/><BR/>You want to support the witch, be prepared for being in Iraq for many more years. She's a beltway insider who has big time allegiance to big coroporate dollars. Obama is raising lots of cash but he's raising a lot of it from many more people, folks who can't donate thousands of dollars to campaigns and PACs. <BR/><BR/>Your choice. <BR/><BR/>west coast storyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com