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Comment on Brian Becker: How Asians are Succeeding with Booker T. Washington’s Philosophy by Kevin

Kevin — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:43:36 +0000

I have long thought that Booker T. Washington and Dr. George W. Carver deserve a lot more respect and attention than they receive today. DuBois may have been right on entertainment to open the doors, but Washington, Carver, et al were right in being able to exploit those open doors for lasting success.

(I also agree with your other point that the biggest cause of poverty is out of wedlock childbirth. A terrible–and self-imposed–scourge.)

Comment on Brian Becker: How Asians are Succeeding with Booker T. Washington’s Philosophy by kah

kah — Thu, 10 May 2012 00:54:00 +0000

Very good article. I would also add that Asians support businesses by other Asians and keep their Dollars CIRCULATING in their community longer than any other ethnic group. For example, a Dollar stays in the Asian Community 2 to 3 weeks, whites about 14 days. But when it come to the Black Community, a Dollar stays about 6 HOURS.

Ronald Reagan said (paraphrase) that a Dollar don’t CIRCULATE in the Black Community one time.

Until Blacks deal with the issue of CIRCULATING DOLLARS among ourselves……being on equal footing with other ethnic groups will be nothing but a DREAM.

Comment on Meet Tara Setmayer: Cool, calm, collected by test

test — Sat, 05 May 2012 03:08:58 +0000

Great mind and respectable fervor. I understand the academics and nuances of the Republican and Democratic positions on the primary issues of the day. Unfortunately few of these issues and subsequent rebuttals are as they appear especially given the foment of overt and often disingenuous rhetoric whether based in conservative or more liberal ideological tenants. Most issues proffered to the public as supposed “key” matters of concerns by political hawks, regardless the forum or party initiating during this (and virtually all previous) election cycles, are frequently representative of little more than partisan half-truths in the best of cases or disingenuous, well crafted fallacy at their worst.

That said, it’s pretty clear that you have formulated rational conclusions, genuinely believe and intently adhere to your postion, which is commendable in this climate, however youthful adherence to the tenants of your party-of-choice is unfortunately misguided.

Comment on Raynard Jackson: The Plane Truth about voter-ID laws by Terry Pratt

Terry Pratt — Fri, 04 May 2012 15:59:22 +0000

I am a white male independent who has lived my adult life working at the bottom of the economy and living slightly below to slightly above the poverty line depending on how fully employed I am at the time. (Low-wage jobs, especially in fast food, often have variable schedules without a guarantee of 40 hours each week – I worked 48 hours one week and my employer makes sure he never has to pay me overtime again, by always keeping my hours below 40. As our paychecks are calculated Monday-through-Sunday, my employer sends me home early at the beginning of the week (lower sales volume, not so busy) so that he can keep me working longer hours on the busy weekend days…without going over 40 hours.)

Some years ago I was homeless for a few months while employed and for part of that time my driver’s license was expired, as I did not have family in the state at the time and DMV required a street address to renew it.

During this time I voted without difficulty in a primary election and also was able to function normally with my expired ID – for example I had no difficulty cashing paychecks or writing checks at supermarkets.

Currently I have a valid license but under Real ID will not be able to renew it without a copy of my birth certificate, which I no longer have. While I can get “free” ID the required birth certificate is not free.

Will I be turned away at the polls with an expired license? My guess is that I will, which suggests that voter-ID laws aren’t really about establishing identity.

Comment on Meet Tara Setmayer: Cool, calm, collected by LG

LG — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 20:06:42 +0000

I watch Tara regular on PBS To the Contrary and while I don’t always agree with her stance, I have found her to intelligent, logical and professional,

Comment on Blacks/African-Americans for Mitt Romney by Kenneth

Kenneth — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 01:50:46 +0000

Mitt Romney father supported Dr. King and Civil Rights.

http://s1.zetaboards.com/Express_Yourself/topic/4555563/1/

Comment on Jamal Greene: Why I am a Conservative by N. Landry

N. Landry — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:08:14 +0000

Jamal,

Are you an ancestor of people who were slaves in America? If not please disregard my post. If so, have you read any of Dr. Claud Anderson’s books? Please comment once you discover his definition of a political conservative.

Peace

Comment on SONNIE JOHNSON: It Takes A Hood to Raise A Hood by art

art — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:28:38 +0000

What a shame that Chicago didn’t send America this guy instead of…..

Comment on Go Mia, Go! Black Republican Mia Love Wins Utah GOP’s 4th Congressional District Nomination by Ron Mosby

Ron Mosby — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:07:11 +0000

I have not had the privilege of meeting Mia in person, but I am very happy for her. I wish her the best!

Comment on Go Mia, Go! Black Republican Mia Love Wins Utah GOP’s 4th Congressional District Nomination by Angela

Angela — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:56:44 +0000

Fantastic! There are many of us out there, people of color, who think independently and act accordingly.

Great news! Count on my financial support as the days near

Angela
Panama City Beach, FL

Comment on Go Mia, Go! Black Republican Mia Love Wins Utah GOP’s 4th Congressional District Nomination by Larry Jensen

Larry Jensen — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:27:55 +0000

Mia Love is the real deal… a great shot to defeat Democrat Matheson and add another voice of reason in Congress. The biggest hurdle is to have enough money to afford TV ads to show the people of Utah that Matheson almost always votes the same as Pelosi, Frank and Maxine Waters… not in the best interest of the people of Utah. Send her a check.

Comment on Meet Tara Setmayer: Cool, calm, collected by Brian

Brian — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:07:55 +0000

I just saw you on PBS,I’m impressed by the way you carry yourself.I own a 24 hr tire shop in Philadelphia I would like to create a staffing agency,does that sound like a good idea to you ,after listening to you I’m thinking it needs to be nation wide ,I would appreciate your thoughts.my number is 443-945-3338.

Comment on Douglas Knickrehm: The Case for “Lil Boosie” – Guilty until Proven Innocent in Louisiana by cody

cody — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 15:45:11 +0000

hey mitch walters…..how are you gunna say hes guilty by association when most kids that were born in bad parts of bad cities after the year 2000..most common reason kids join gangs or even try to gangbang is cus of who they grow up around shit for all you kno his uncles and cousins and any sibling are in gangs its the influence from everyone they are around growing up. Another thing mr walters Boosie a grown man not a boy and technically you can walk around the entire united states being a ‘gangbanger’, and people like you are the reason his ass still sittin in prison when he needs to be free so he can continue being a rapper and takin care of all his little badazz kids but obviously u dnt like rap or his music so thats why your talkin that shit.. last thing i gotta say is why the fuk would that nigga kill neone no matter how hood he is.. he makes too much money and has alot of mouths to feed to be doing shit like that. Hes innnocent let him go so he can continue with his life instead of being caged up

Comment on Hispanic GOP Group to Ron Paul: Apology Not Enough, Paul Should Quit Race by Gumba

Gumba — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 02:57:44 +0000

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Comment on Jordan Cruger: Reenergizing Moderates in the Republican Party by Mike

Mike — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 01:52:47 +0000

Hey Jim, the center includes everyone from the left to the right. Not everyone is a left-winger or right-winger, there are many types of political people.

Would Constitutionalists prohibit gay marriage or abortion laws?

Lukewarm losers for those three? Do you know why they lost?

Gerald Ford- Lost in 1976 because it was a bad year for Republicans due to Watergate and Vietnam
Bob Dole- He was running against a popular President Bill Clinton and had to move to the right. Funny thing, he was a conservative back in his time and in time told Goldwater they were the new liberals.
John Mccain- Switched to the right just to please the right like switching on tax cuts, Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, etc… Was his pandering not enough for them? Plus, Bush didn’t help much as he was an unpopular president and Obama was a historical first and yeah the economy crashed.

Do you know what socialism means? You realize we’ve had a mixed economy of capitalism and socialism since the 30′s right?

Ronald Reagan did a lot of things in his political career that would make get called a RINO like by raising taxes as governor and President, keeping Social Security and as governor of California went against a bill that would make it legal to ban gays from teaching. Same with Goldwater, he supported gays in the military. These two would never survive a Republican primary.

Explain to me why Tea Party types can’t win blue states but yet Rockefeller Republicans win…