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The race to cry racism

Posted 15 Sep 2005 in Democrats, disaster, George W. Bush, liberals, racism, stupidity

In working on today’s post, I saw that I had written another article over a week ago and just hadn’t finished it and hit “publish”. So here it is. I’ll finish today’s post later.
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I gotta tell ya, with all the horror that’s going on as a result of Hurricane Katrina, I’m stupified that there are still people who are choosing to focus on race. I’d wager that in addition to black folks who were left behind, there were probably white folks and other races as well.

Kanye West wasted no time in heaping scorn on President George W. Bush, stating plainly “George Bush doesn’t care about black people.” What I didn’t see was leaders in the black community coming out to tell him he was out of line by saying that. I did, however, read an excellent column on this whole “black vs. white looters” issue by Bob Parks in the American Daily.

No wonder we, as a country, aren’t able to get over it. Over this concept of race. Specifically as it relates to how black and white Americans interact. There are still so many people just itching to find something to be offended about. And all too often, race is blamed – or used as an excuse – for anything bad that happens. Sure, there are still problems of prejudice, but it’s not nearly the situation some would have you believe. Prejudice, mind you. Not racism. They are distinctly different. I’m hoping you know the difference.

Back in the early 90′s, I remember hearing a speech from Jesse Jackson, basically calling young black men “on the carpet” and urging them to be responsible and to stop tearing apart the black community with their actions. I believe the phrase he used was “you know better.” (I’m trying to find the speech so I can post it here. If you know what I’m talking about, please email me because I’m having trouble finding it) Anyway, I’m not a big fan of Rev. Jackson. I think he’s a divisive figure and is adept at stealing the spotlight for his own personal glory, especially in the midst of tragedy. But I gained a lot of respect for him the day I heard this particular speech. I was shocked to hear him actually espouse personal responsibility, something I don’t hear from many leaders within the black community. Well, Bill Cosby does, but he’s always smacked down for it by other black leaders who accuse him of being an “Uncle Tom.” And since I haven’t heard anything like that from Rev. Jackson in over 10 years, it looks like he’s successfully been silenced by those in the black community who wish to perpetuate the feelings of oppression and victimhood which give their leaders (especially the Democrat party) control.

Posted by FullMetalPatriot
12th gen. American, Constitutionalist, Harley-riding Texan, gun owner & NRA member, blogger, illustrator, Florida Gator alumnus. #TCOT

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