Let me begin by saying that I am sick and tired of African American people being dissected, diagnosed and picked apart as if we some alien invader. Yes we have our faults. Yes we can and should do better. And I don't look anywhere but from within for improving the situation that many in the Black community face on a daily basis.
Saying that, we will never, ever be fully integrated into American society if we continue to be perceived as a lab animal. We are not some freak of nature created in a laboratory. I don't have to tell you how African Americans have overcome so many seemingly insurmountable obstacles allowing us to excel in entertainment, sports, business and the ultimately occupying the White House. Once again we have our faults and yes we can and should do better.
I know that many can't resist blaming African Americans for all the ills that our country suffers from. I know that African Americans were blamed by many for the collapse of the housing market. I know that African American woman are labeled as "Welfare Queens. I know that many people still get chills if they find themselves crossing paths with a young African American male on a dimly lit lonely street. I know these feelings because even I started to believe the hype until I took a closer look at the situation and decided to take a reality check. There are just as many jobless White women as jobless Black women appearing on the Maury Povich show looking for their "babies daddy". Both are on the public dole.
You see, crime has no geographical, gender, ethnic or racial boundaries. People of all races rape, murder, pillage and populate our detention centers. And don't tell me about statistics. It does not make the victims of crime feel any better if someone of their own race raped them, a friend or family member. What difference does it makes if a friend or family member is murdered by someone of their own race?
Now let me tell you why I believe that CNN feels that Black In America may be warranted. It's because the historians, history books and educators have failed the American people. Their exclusion of the many contributions by African Americans to the development, growth and greatness of our country is a major factor in the perception of African Americans. Our ancestors went above and beyond duty in their efforts to be accepted as equals. Can you imagine how it must have felt to serve your country during World War II, only to return home and be treated worse than Nazi prisoner of wars? Imagine walking in the shoes of Col. Benjamin O. Davis, Jr., commander of the Tuskegee Airmen 332nd Fighter Group.
The Tuskegee Airmen were dedicated, determined young men who enlisted to become America's first black military airmen, at a time when there were many people who thought that black men lacked intelligence, skill, courage and patriotism.
By the end of the war, the Tuskegee Airmen were credited with 109 Luftwaffe aircraft shot down, the German-operated Italian destroyer TA-23 sunk by machine-gun fire, and destruction of numerous fuel dumps, trucks and trains. The squadrons of the 332nd FG flew more than 15,000 sorties on 1,500 missions. The unit received recognition through official channels and was awarded a Distinguished Unit Citation (DUC) for a mission flown March 24, 1945, escorting B-17s to bomb the Daimler-Benz tank factory at Berlin, Germany.
It's really sad that historians, educators and history books excluded these true stories from the history classes that many of us took, but it still doesn't change my feeling that I am sick and tired of African American people being dissected, diagnosed and picked apart as if we some alien invader.
It's time to begin to realize that we have more in common than in which we differ. Lack of affordable health care, high unemployment, crime, unaffordable secondary education and the hosts of other issues affecting our country knows no boundaries. The sooner we understand this, the better off we will all be.
Finally I want you to take a look at the following video and tell me if this "Great American" brings anything other than divisiveness and hate to our American experience.
In my opinion, it does those of us who play by the rules no justice at all. The majority of African American people are plain and simply God Fearing people only seeking peace and prosperity via hard work. That is the real story of being "Black In America".
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That is why I think we should stop looking at the differences and realize that we have much more in common.
Thanks for posting
I'm really tired of being analyzed as if we are some freak of nature. Could you imagine a CNN Special, "White In America"?
it is when your politics center upon the identity of your skin color you get problems.
I don't know Obama's church or his minister, but I can tell quite a bit about his character from what he stands for. There is no religious test for office in America. It should stay that way.
Injecting President Obama's Church or minister into the debate is only a way of side tracking the enormity of what occurred here in the United States. The election of our 44th President was a big deal. Many barriers were broken. The peaceful transition of one political party to another headed by a person of color was groundbreaking. Many have yet to realize what really happened. They wake up in the middle of the night sweating profusely hoping that it was all a dream.
I believe as long as you insist upon Affirmative Action, problems will occur.
I believe as long as you demand special "hate crimes" laws to protect you, problems will occur.
I believe as long as your politics centers upon "black identity," problems will occur.
Special awards shows, special sports awards, special special special--- I believe as long as anyone considers themselves anything but AMERICANS, problems will occur.
There is a dichotomy in the black commununity, with the two very different forces of assimilation, and "hip hop culture" fighting for dominance.
On the one hand, you see the Huxtables, on the other, you see Dr. Dre and NWA.
As long as MLK's dream of a colorless society is pushed aside by the "black leaders" of this country, I believe there will be problems.
Is there a "white caucus" in the Congress ??
Is there a special awards show put on for the "Advancement of White People" ???
Is there a White Defense Fund ???
Such things would cause outrage among the "minorities" if they existed.
All of those "groups" were needed when founded. Many still are because many people seem to judge others charterer by the way a person looks and not by the merit of their being.
Black posters are the first to call me racist when I disagree with Obama and his policies. Oh, their picture isn't posted, however, the comments are a dead giveaway. I proudly post my picture and stand behind my comments.
The problem/issue is the problem/issue, NOTHING to do with color. Likewise, those who support bad "change" just because he is black or African American (which is politically correct these days?) are the real racists. They want it to APPEAR he is successful, while the opposite is so obvious.
I want our President to succeed - we just haven't had a good one in decades. Stop blaming Bush - blame them all, if you must.
Better yet, quit blaming and pull yourself up by the boot straps and go to work to BE the change you want to see. Others will SEE the change and a domino effect will take place. People don't respect able bodied people, of any color, who just hold out their hands for MORE and MORE and MORE. Enough free is never enough free.
Jack more than anyone, Black people have the right to identify themselves as "African Americans". Blacks were forcibly removed from Africa and bought to this country as opposed to others whom voluntarily came to our shores.
Stop it with the Affirmative Action talk. Don't you think that hiring people from the "Good Ole Boy's Network", such as "Good Job Brownie" is a form of Affirmative Action? How about George Bush nominating Harriet Myers for a Supreme Court position?
Tell me how Arabian Horse trader "Good Job Brownie" was qualified to be head of FEMA?
Stop making sense ???
YOU should stop seeking special compensation for the ills of a society long past.
Lloyd, you're right that we should acknowledge the successes of persons with dark skin as much as those with light. When I was a kid, I thought it was it was strange that the only black man we ever studied was George Washington Carver. Surely there were more famous people who originated in Africa. Thankfully, our kids get more information about that now, especially since there is a Black History Month.
But we should be perfectly honest about our history. We should admit the good and the bad (and the ugly). We should admit that sometimes horrible mistakes were made, that people made wrong judgements. But we should also be going forward now, and instead of focusing on mistakes, we should be learning how not to keep making them.
We should all remember the old Cherokee Legend.
An old Cherokee was teaching his grandson about life. He said that inside he had a fight going on between two wolves. One was evil - and contained anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, lies, inferiority and superiority, and all manner of other negatives. The other wolf was good - ull of joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and all manner of positives.
The grandfather explained that we all have these same fights going on inside of us. The grandson asked his grandfather which wolf would win, and the old Cherokee answered, "The one you feed."
Now Dexter tell them how you really feel. lol
*chuckle*
Agree that when the Anglo-Male owned/domiiated press decides to profile, dissection/examination of any race or ethnic group, they almost always get things wrong but that's more because their model of examining anything, anymore, is wrong-headed, commercially oriented, and researched by people who are not quite sure what happened for sure ten minutes ago, let alone 10, 20, 100 years or more ago.
Sub-prime aspect of present collapse of the economy was caused by same people in charge of last two bubble markets (Savings and Loan scandal and the Internet/IT bubble market). Those people are the heads of banks, insurance companies, stock brokers, pension fund managers, who were given a "pass go and collect as much as you can steal" card from President Raygun and his cronies, then Bush League Presidents George and Dubya and their cronies.
Money for nothing is a disease or moral virus that respects no particular race, ethnic group, education level, religion.
The student loan hoax has yet to come home to roost but it will soon. didn't you all notcie that there are 10-20 schools you never heard of ten yeas ago, advertising on TV to get educated online or in your neighborhood that will make your dreams come true?
$40,000 on average for a 2-year degree that's worthless because it too us just about getting people to borrow lots of money, sell the loan, look good, teach nothing and harass people for years to collect and even garnishee your paycheck that you are still getting from Mickey D, WalMart, or whatever ,
Don't apologize for anything Lloyd! Let's make sure that the Rayguns and the Bush Leaguers never see the first line in DC again!
I am not all white, beside before I am a race, a sex or an age I am a human being.
My comment was directed at Ned, he of the wild haberdashery and of recycled silliness.
Jack how in the world to you come to the conclusion that Ned's reply was an indication of "White Guilt"?
I just don't see it.
You are of the same mind, believing our institutions are inherently bankrupt and corrupt.
Why should you "see" it ???
As for the bigot jjjjjack he doesn't have a clue about anything.
What. Don. Said.
Tenfold.
Wilka
I'd recommend checking out this book, Liberal Fascism by Jonah
Goldberg. The introduction has a nice explanation of how he defines
fascism and why it's hard to define.
Part of the problem is that many people don't want it defined so it can be used as a generic label for "I disagree with that so I'll call if fascist". Stalin started doing
that in earnest.
The book has been a great read. It goes through history of fascism in the West. I didn't put two and two together before and never really thought about how the Western fascist state matured in the United States first, and then moved into Europe.
This validates my belief that the U.S. has been a fascist state for
decades, but I've been tenuous in that belief because I could never
nail down the word "fascism" very well.
At least get the book from your library and read the introduction
entitled "Everything You Know About Fascism Is Wrong".


We don't want to look foolish when we accuse others of not knowing what it means.
I find that video appalling ! Distasteful and a disgrace to my fellow human beings
Oh and I do NOT watch Fox News
Linda Fox News claims to be the most watched cable news program. If they are spouting such hatred, why can't I talk about it.
"Wake up and quit blaming Fox."
Sounds like you may have some fascist tendencies.
Are there Black leaders today? I'm of the mind to say that there aren't because to be a leader one must have followers.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_desert
That being said, I ask that all clubs, groups, (Bohemian Grove, the KofC, the KKK, the North American Nazi, each and every militia disband immediately.
See? THAT was easy.
Brian / Linda, one does not "set oneself up" as a leader. One simply "leads" by doing the right thing. Doesn't matter if you're pink or purple. The idea is to find the need and fulfil it. It is up to the community to follow--or not.
Wilka
You make some excellent points. I hope everyone pays attention to what you wrote.
I don't have the links, but have read it over and over.
The govt. and fascist media are behind keeping people of difference races pitted against each other. If we were united, we could outnumber the traitors in govt.
More black men are in prison for drugs/drug dealing than any other race. Corporatists - friends of the fed. govt. build and operate these prisons taking huge amount of our tax dollars. The U.S. govt is the largest drug dealer in the world! CIA handles that - day in and day out.
They target black men in poor communities, as they are undereducated and easy prey. Thus, takes them away from further education and from taking care of their families.
I don't believe in inter-racial marriages; Ultimately, it is none of my business. But I do believe in equality for all.
It's time we all stand up and be counted. Freedom means freedom and equal justice for everyone, under our Constitution and our Bill of Rights.
One more thought, Lloyd. I think that successful blacks, whether in sports or whatever career, should be in the poor communities day and night to change their circumstances. Every now and then you hear of one who gives back, but way to rare. Same goes for successful people of all races. Giving back is the most rewarding gift you receive - yes, receive.
Agreed and this should include same sex marriages too.
and excuse meeeeeee but it id more Hispanic men who are in prison !
"I don't believe in inter-racial marriages" well I sure as hell do !!!!!!!!!!!!!
In fact it isn't up you or anyone else to believe in or not.
As far as same sex marriages... a marriage license does not make a marriage. If you find a church of like-minded people, and they "marry" you, what is the difference? A license is only a way of tracking you and taking your money - it is un-constituional, if you really think about it, as are all nonsensical licenses.
And equal rights are equal rights. Do away with licenses and the problem is solved.
I think you all should be as miserable as the rest and when you want to "get out of it" you will not need thousands of dollars and/or a lawyer. Think about that!
I can read or I wouldn't have commented and it seems to me dear you are the one with the attitude !
Lastly I am a product of " Inner breeding or marriage" as well as more than a few very accomplished people.
How can someone still think that way?
do you mean to say incestuous ????
The NOI insists inter racial marriages are BAD BAD BAD.....
I was trying yo be crude but I see you are soooooooo much better than i am at it.
YOUR belief is the one which is racist, not mine, only because you called it "racist".
funny how you just told Vivian not to call you a racist because you have a right to your beliefs then turned around and said HER belief is the one that is racist. such double speak!
So Linda you don't care if the inter-racial marriage is one of deep love. You just don't like the mixing of colors. Do you have friends and family whom also feel this way? What are you afraid of? What do you fear?
YOUR belief is the one which is racist, not mine, only because you called it [my belief] "racist".
Hello... does the bold help at all?
It's not about right or wrong Lloyd, it's a belief. Everything is NOT about right or wrong when it comes to opinions or beliefs. Have I not said these things enough here. Why the continued attack? What is the problem? Freedom of thought and speech is freedom - Period!
You can call me all the names that roll off your tongue, doesn't make them true. But what you cannot deny, is you live as a victim and want to blame others - in this case - just me for now.
Elizabeth, trying to get an answer to that question is considered a personal attack upon her beliefs. She refuses to share them with us.
I'm sure we'd all be fascinated to find out why. Or is that just one of those beliefs that you can't explain?
The more amazing part to me is that it was totally unecessary to include it in this discussion.
She may as well have said, " Don't look at the point hat and the white sheets, but besides that I'm not a bigot".
"Let me begin by saying that I am sick and tired of African American people being dissected, diagnosed and picked apart as if we some alien invader. Yes we have our faults. Yes we can and should do better. And I don't look anywhere but from within for improving the situation that many in the Black community face on a daily basis."
What in the Hell does interracial marriage have to do with that?
Go out and spread your racist views and see how many people will also let you know how racist your views are.
Just because you have a right to have a hatred in your heart doesn't make it a good thing....does it?
You need to grow the F up because your little brain cannot comprehend human nature.
Is it wrong to be against inter racial marriage ONLY if you are white, or do blacks have "more right than anyone" to promote such ideas???
"Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies." Nelson Mandela, Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize
And I am so sorry you find me offensive.
My great grand father worked the railroad that is he helped build the railroad. He stayed in "Colored Camps " ( I hate that word we all are colored ) He was to dark for some and not white enough for others. I guess a little of the bitterness travels down through the years. Oh and I guess it's okay for people to comment to me the way some of these people have ?
I believe this is what she was refering to, maybe she misinterpreted it?
Carol please read the second paragraph of this article. It states the following.
"Yes we have our faults. Yes we can and should do better. And I don't look anywhere but from within for improving the situation that many in the Black community face on a daily basis."
How is that "I am a victim" way of thinking?"
Do the words "more right than anyone" sound familiar?
The fact is, you DEMAND "special" dispensation DIRECTLY BECAUSE OF PAST INJUSTICES your "people" have received.
The FACT is, unitl you COMPLETELY ERASE the self destructive notions swirling round and round in your head, centered on "slavery," you are DOOMED to your self imposed "victim" status.
You take issue with someone expecting "special" dispensation DIRECTLY BECAUSE OF PAST INJUSTICES?
Do you take issue with parents of fallen soldiers receiving "special" dispensation ?
Do you take issue with consumers receiving "special" dispensation ?
Slavery is long gone, and though I know it was only the 60s when real civil justice began to occur, I also know the world I live in has no resemblance to the 60s.
Black people of all types, meaning "reasons for being famous" are out there, and looked up to, and even "idolized" by white America.
There is a reason criminal laws (too bad the same doesn't apply to excuses,) generally have a statute of limitation for prosecution.
Jack stop trying to put false words in my mouth with the intent of twisting my views.
It amazes me that you refuse to read or acknowledge the second paragraph of this article. Here it is once again. Please pay close attention.
"Yes we have our faults. Yes we can and should do better. And I don't look anywhere but from within for improving the situation that many in the Black community face on a daily basis."
I've Never, Ever DEMANDED "special" dispensation because of past injustices.
Where to you get this stuff from. Show me one quote from anything I've ever written to back up your so-called FACTS.
Jack we will never find common ground if you just blatantly lie about my positions.
When you endorse such things, based on the color or your skin, and the past injustices committed against "your people," you most certainly are DEMANDING special dispensation from what you perceive as an "unjust" society.
Just because you haven't used the exact words, "I demand special dispensation," doesn't mean you aren't asking for such treatment.
We will never find any common ground if you continue to characterize my opinions as "blatant lies."
The FACT is, you believe in Affirmative Action, don't you ???
The FACT is, you believe in Hate Crimes legislation, don't you ???
IF SO, you demand special dispensation from society, based completely on the color of your skin, whether you are willing to admit your demands honestly or not.
Lloyd how can we--the public stop this ratings pot o gold of CNN? I think we might start a petition of protest to the airings and call them what they are--the UN-AUTHORIZED STUDY of Americans who have no voice. And I do mean ALL Americans, to stop capitalizing on the plight and apply resources to mentor.
The second presentation discusses:
* Journey for Change
* Management Leadership for Tomorrow
* Tuxedo Ball
* Capital Prep
* Post-Viewing Learning Activity
Discuss the success stories you have seen in Black in America 2 and your reactions to them. Then, look around your community for other solutions to the problems facing African-Americans today. Is there a community or church leader, an organization or a business trying to improve the quality of life for others where you live? Conduct interviews with leaders and participants in these programs to help others see what can be learned from their experiences. Produce a video, an online news article or a Web special to share with others, that highlights the positive work being done to address issues facing black Americans.
Black in America 2: Parent and Teacher Discussion Guide CNN: http://lynk2.me/qji
The media ultimately chooses these "for-runners" to promote. I saw no difference in either. Old boss, meet your new boss. New boss, meet your old boss.
Be careful though, they don't seem to accept that here without a detailed explanation.
Wilka
"The media ultimately chooses these "for-runners" to promote. I saw no difference in either. Old boss, meet your new boss. New boss, meet your old boss."
Linda that sentence couldn't be further from the truth. It was the foot soldiers and volunteers whom got Barack Obama elected as the 44th President of the United States.
I wrote an article here at Gather about my experience working as a volunteer.
The media didn't tell me to take 2 trains and volunteer my time to work for our duly elected President.
The media didn't tell me to give up my weekends to join others in this common cause.
The media didn't tell me to take out the trash when the trash cans were full at Barack Obama's Philadelphia headquarters.
It was common folks like me that decided it was time for "Change".
Here is what I wrote about here at Gather.
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What is was like to be a Barack Obama volunteer. It was a very rewarding experience.
I have to say that this has been an interesting year for me. I worked for the Barack Obama presidential campaign out of their Philadelphia headquarters on Samson Street.
My first job was getting people to register to vote. I put together voter registration packages along with other campaign literature for the foot soldiers. I couldn't put them together fast enough. I'd fill one box and someone would take them and hit the streets. In a couple of hours they would come back with them filled out. We registered thousands of new voters.
My next job was to organize neighborhood meetings for those wanting to volunteer. I made cold calls to people who had recently registered. The positive responses were overwhelming.
After that I was in charge of greeting people as they visited our Philadelphia headquarters. Most people came to get campaign literature, lawn signs and buttons. Before directing them to where they could get this material, I asked them if they would like to be a volunteer. Over 75% of the people walking through the door signed up to volunteer, with many going out in teams of 2 to 4 withing hours.
People came from all over the United States to volunteer for the Barack Obama campaign. I worked side by side with people from Montana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, California, Washington D.C., Florida and elsewhere.
One of my favorite volunteers was a senior citizen with a Jamaican accent from the Bronx, New York. She told me that the had been on buses and trains all day making her way to our Philadelphia office to volunteer. She said she was tired, hungry, her feet were hurting and she needed a place to stay for the night.
I put her in touch with our housing team, we feed her and within 1 hour she was on the phone making cold calls.
It was amazing seeing so many people committed to the campaign. We spent our money wisely. All our cold calling was done on cell phones donated by our staff. Our food was cooked and donated by volunteers. Every other hour you would see food, drinks, fresh fruit, soft pretzels, salads and more coming through the doors. We even had volunteers cleaning the building and taking out the trash.
There was always excitement in the air. There were TV crews in the building everyday. I actually saw myself on Fox News. There were also TV crews from India, South Korea and other countries that visited our Philadelphia headquarters.'
Overall my experience was very rewarding.
You see Linda, this is why President Obama was elected. It wasn't some media conspiracy.
Did you get off your butt and support your candidate? Tell me how you participated in our Democracy other than spewing hate. The American people saw right through what you and others tried to do to discredit President Obama and made it loud and clear that your positions were empty and stale.
I also volunteered for the Obama campaign....
just off Dodge, on 76th street, here in Omaha, Nebraska.....
I no longer look at skin color to make my decisions, I hope one day you can say the same.....
ACORN was complicit too. Obama obligated the American taxpayers, in his illegal stimulus package, to millions. Also connected them to the Census - probably so they could pay some of those un-registered voters to register with the Dems.
Can we spell and smell "pay-off"??? ACORN is under investigation - you can ck on the details on my posts (if you want a dose of reality)
Not every Black family grew up in or grew out of a situation of poverty--each of my Black friends and associates come from a long line of professionals and home owners--not one has an experience based in the projects or another deprived area. Blacks forced to inhabit devastated and underserved areas are in our awareness, I am aligned with Lloyd, and I fail to see the value in "UN-AUTHORIZED STUDIES" of any group of people--that is objectifying and wrong.
Caution here, Carol, if you cannot see the point of contention in a message please do not offer your cure--that invalidates your empathy.
That's exactly how I feel Johnice. Exactly.
""It does not make the victims of crime feel any better if someone of their own race raped them, a friend or family member. What difference does it makes if a friend or family member is murdered by someone of their own race?"""
It matters to the hucksters in the race industry like Al Sharpton and all the other victim peddlers. If six white people target a black kid simply because he is black, and beat the living $hit of of him it's a hate crime. If six blacks do the same thing to a white person, they are victims of being overcharged by a racist prosecutor and it really wasn't their fault because a few months before some white kids hung a nuse from a tree(Jena six).
Black people will always be liberal lab rats as long as they allow themselves to be and as long as the accept being hapless victims..
Sounds like you want our African Heritage to disappear just like that of many Native American tribes.
It's not going to happen so get over it. We know where we are from and are no longer a shamed of that fact.
You know nothing of what you speak.
I don't want your African heritage to disappear but you really should try being proud of your culture rather than looking at your skin color as a burden.
"Let me begin by saying that I am sick and tired of African American people being dissected, diagnosed and picked apart as if we some alien invader. Yes we have our faults. Yes we can and should do better. And I don't look anywhere but from within for improving the situation that many in the Black community face on a daily basis."
Jeff if you are going to just write any ole thing off the top of your head, just remember that people like me actually read what is written here.
I wonder if Cajuns should stop referring to themselves as Cajuns. They were so despised in this country they were shipped to Canada, separated from their families, in hopes they'd never find one another again.
In my opinion your are a member of the human race. You are an American that happens to be from African decent. And you are only a victim if you chose to be in life regardless of your heritage. It is also my opinion that liberals like those at CNN are desperately trying to keep as many Americans of African decent on the victim plantation because even if overall the promotion of blacks being a subclass group is destructive, it keeps liberals in power through the voting process and it makes the black's voting habits easy to control.
Many just want to forget or ignore how our ancestors "Really" arrived at our shores. We didn't stow away on a ship container. We didn't use the services of a Coyote as many South and Central Americans do. We didn't wade across the Rio Grande river in an attempt to cross our southern boarders. Our ancesters was packed like sardines and forcibly made to come to America.
That is the fact that those whom oppose us identifying ourselves as African Americans don't want to recognize.
As far as other nationalities I really don't see them referring to themselves as an American second. And those who pay coyotes or swim across the river, they are called illegal aliens.
As more and more families struggle to make ends meet, a growing number are now relying on food stamps to buy groceries.
The latest tally shows a record 31.8 million Americans were receiving food stamps by the end of last year, according to a report by the Food Research and Action Center, a national nonprofit group.
That’s over 700,000 more than November and nearly double the number in July 2000, when enrollment fell to its lowest point in decades. While most states saw increases of about two percent, the number of recipients shot up by 20 percent in as many as ten states, led by Idaho, Utah and Florida.
The food stamps program, which was recently renamed the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is expected to cost the government about $51 billion this year, up from $41 billion in 2008.
Jeff you need to stop it. I would expect you to be above painting Africans the way you do. You have no clue when it comes to the realities on the ground in Africa. You know nothing of famine, drought, war and the lasting effects of colonialism.
When you do some homework, get back to me. Until then, keep your simplistic views of the world to yourself , friends and family.
I didn't intend to piss you off but the fact that you use the word "we" when referring to Americans of African descent shows that you are unwittingly trapped on the liberal plantation. It's good to see that you are starting to open your eyes and seeing how ridiculous liberals at CNN are but you have a long way to go.
Jeff, I guess you would have preferred if I had said "we all" or "us people". How else can I describe my personal feelings other than saying "we"?
Stop nit-picking.
It is also my experience that people in the Americans of African descent community who say "we" are the same ones who call Condi Rice an Aunt Jemimah, or Micheal Steele and Uncle Tom. Those who don't adhere to your "we" club are house Negros and traitors. Oreos.
I am not nit picking I am just pointing out that you are part of the establishment responsible for "Black in America" and are definitely part of the problem.
Jeff stop making up stories. I have never, ever, ever heard anyone in my circle of friends or in the Black community ever call Condi Rice an Aunt Jemimah, or Micheal Steele an Uncle Tom or Oreo.
Be more specific. Tell everyone here where you heard people say these things. Tell us. Tell PLEASE!!
I suppose you've never heard the phrase or implication, "why are you acting white?"
Willful self denial astounds and baffles.
One more thought, Lloyd. I think that successful blacks, whether in sports or whatever career,
Funny how "sports" is where she ended and drew a blank! LOL
As for the "special special special" that Jjack refers to, it has outlived it's original purpose. There was a time when this was the only thing uplifting for those separated from mainstream, white America. Black people are no longer a minority, and most are not even "black". Inter-racial relationships producing offspring runs deep in our country.
Lloyd, you are not the only people in this country that have been separated, dissected and put under a microscope. So are lesbians and homosexuals. Race and gender notwithstanding.
My daughter has a friend who's father is puerto rican and his mother is white. He says he's sorta rican. ( I love that kid! lol )
I say we keep inter-breeding! LOL. Until we're all the color of Latte!
"One more thought, Lloyd. I think that successful blacks, whether in sports or whatever career"
Debra she proves that she has no understanding of the contributions that many successful Blacks make to all communities throughout America regardless of the racial composition.
The idea of wanting to stop inter-racial relationships is as goofy as the leader of Iran saying there were no Gays in Iran. He was laughed at and so should anyone else who hold those beliefs.
I know that we are not the only people dissected and put under a microscope, but being Black makes me notice it more than others.
Black In America 2
Lesbians In America 1
Homosexuals in America 1
White in America 1
You see how ridiculous this all sounds?
Gee whiz!
A one and a two...
PEOPLE ARE FREE TO DO WHAT THEY WANT. I AM FREE TO HAVE A DIFFERENT OPINION. Why do you want to deny me my freedom?
Debra she proves that she has no understanding of the contributions that many successful Blacks make to all communities throughout America regardless of the racial composition. And this conclusion is because I made a "short" comment?
This nit-picking is ridiculous and so beneath you Lloyd. For some reason everyone jumped on the bandwagon, as did you.
WHERE DID I SAY I WANTED TO STOP INTER-RACIAL RELATIONSHIPS.
There's a heck of a lot of ASSumptions being booted around here and I will thank you NOT to put words in my mouth, to not berate me because of my personal beliefs, and not to knock me because I see ALL media doing this and you believe it is ONLY Fox.
I suggest you re-read ALL my posts.
You put yourself out there, if you can't handle disagreement, and your own words thrown back in your face, get out and shut up.
Poor baby feels picked on, hey?
Your words Linda. Your words.
"This nit-picking is ridiculous and so beneath you Lloyd. For some reason everyone jumped on the bandwagon, as did you."
How is this jumping on the bandwagon? You have yet to explain why you are opposed to interracial marriage. One can only ASSUME why you would make such a statement.
If my assumptions are wrong, then please correct me. Why are you opposed to interracial marriage?
That is why we are only left up to assumptions. Sorry if you disagree with them, but you leave us no other choice. How come you are so outspoken about everything but your beliefs?
I would think anyone with strong beliefs would want to share them.
People thrive and become more self-motivated to improve themselves when the greater society is not in constant, unending, everlasting, judgment of every thing about them. Just stop and inform others to stop and manage your own family issues. We have the capacity for survival and it will blossom when all of the nit-picky, dismissive interferences stop. Blacks, in general, do not want to be like whites we just want the same opportunities and rights--that includes the right to express ourselves on issues which have meaning to us.