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MoeChicago says:

August 21, 2006 at 11:46 am

Juan Williams is a breath of fresh air. So is Bill Cosby. I am a black male and I fervently believe that the black community desperately needs an ideological civil war. We need to question the ideas of the Sharptons and his ilk as well as call into question the lack of courage exhibited by so many in the black community who agree with the likes of Williams, Cosby, Debra Dickerson, Stanley Crouch, John McWhorter and so on, but who refuse to speak up. I am a liberal democrat and I know that the people I mentioned are not Fox News conservatives. In fact, this question has very little to do with political ideology at all. It is actual about simple common sense and moral courage. Kudos to Williams for adding to what may turn out to be among the opening salvos in a very much needed battle.
Dana says:

August 21, 2006 at 3:50 pm

Our beautiful blogmistress should always be guest bloging at RWN!
Drewsmom says:

August 21, 2006 at 7:05 pm

Juan is o.k. BUT sometimes when he is on Brit Hume’s panel he strays a little too far.
David S. says:

August 21, 2006 at 9:49 pm

Finally, a voice of reason in such trying times and related to such a sensitive issue. I have been in the field of social services for the last 25 years and have watched as the “leadership” of black America has espoused their own form of predjudice for the “white, insensitive,culturally ignorant, and racially biased”, establishment. This establishment is me. I have worked hard to achieve and earn what I have. Along the way I, and millions like myself have watched billions of dollars go to affirmative action in an attempt to make a difference. This same “establishment” has given time, money, and we have sacrificed while seeking after the betterment of all peoples, of all races in this country. I believe, the Sharptons, Jacksons and the like espouse a subtle hatred that is not in keeping with the the mainstream majority of those who find themselves in unfortunate circumstances. Their rhetoric is, in my opinion, spoken only in order to advance their own greedy agenda, which in turn feeds their own coffers at the expense of their own people. It is long past time to put aside political agendas, stop pointing fingers, and work toward solving problems. We are, in my opinion as a professional social services provider, rapidly running out of time. Mr. Williams, thank you for your candor. Let’s hope it isn’t too little too late.
Marshall Art says:

August 21, 2006 at 11:27 pm

I bristle at much of what Williams says on Fox (and you know how uncomfortable bristling can be), but here he speaks what needs to be spoken. It’s a universal message that applies to everyone, but until Cosby (the first salvo originated from him, but that’s OK) and now Williams, this message seemed to be ignored in the black community as they furthered their faux culture. I don’t mean that as a slight, except to say that in the last twenty-five years or so, there seemed to be a conscious design to separate themselves. I don’t believe in doing that, but alone, it isn’t so bad. But add to it, a “culture” that seemed to elevate negative and even criminal behavior as well as employing victimhood as a way of life, well, how could things improve for the average black person?

I also have to clarify that the first salvos where sent out long ago, by ministers in their churches and also by people like Walt Williams and of course, Thomas Sowell, but a Cosby is required to make them really hear it. Just think if a Denzel or an Ice-Cube would get on board!
DarkStar says:

August 21, 2006 at 11:37 pm

Can someone tell me when “Black leaders” have made:

Women get an abortion?
People take drugs?
People commit crimes?

When Cosby is doing his “tour”, do the people who really need to hear it, hear it? Answer: no.

Despite Sharpton and Jackson, most Blacks support vouchers. Despite Sharpton and Jackson, most Blacks are against “gay marriage.” Despite Sharpton and Jackson, most votes who are eligible to vote, don’t vote. Despite Sharpton and Jackson, the membership numbers of the NAACP are falling as most younger Blacks don’t join the NAACP.

So, who is it, ohhhh wise people, that Sharpton and Jackson have any power over Black people?

Interesting factoid: When Sharpton ran for the Dem prez nomination, he won only one majority Black voting district. If Sharpton has sway, how is it he only one one?

But it’s much easier to put out red herrings concerning them then really delve into issues and think.
forest hunter says:

August 22, 2006 at 12:06 am

“But it’s much easier to put out red herrings concerning them then really delve into issues and think.
Comment by DarkStar @ 8/21/2006 – 11:37 pm”

Apparently so. You just did.

Do you actually have a point…..something to add……reading comprehension issues……ideas how to address the obvious problems in the current black community……..ohhhh wise Darkstar?
Baklava says:

August 22, 2006 at 12:41 am

Yes. DS. It’s much easier to put out red herrings like the SS going on until the 2000’s. Hopefully you’ve finally gotten off of that train but I’m not thinking you have with that post of yours. Lots of sarcasm. Who is it directed at? And what is your point?

Isn’t it time to promote Ward Connerly’s ideas yet or you interested in just attacking the man still?
Lorica says:

August 22, 2006 at 1:26 pm

Well it is good to see the Lib coming around. He is still 10 years behind Alan Keyes tho. – Lorica
delorse dapaah says:

August 22, 2006 at 3:34 pm

I think you make a good point on the black community and how there is an extreme emergency for our youth to get it together and start leaning toward more leadership professions if we are to stomp this whole poverty and lack of knowledge in our communities. In so many words your sarcasim toward Mr. Sharpton and Jackson expresses a sign of a group of people who are tired of the same old black faces of politics. We are in times of great urgency to solve out rapid decline in every espect os society except what we are known for doing best performing on a stage. We all should be ashamed of ourselves leaving the responsibilities of being heard and wanting to see change on a man who initially came to us through art and entertainment, not from a well accredited college of law or politics. politicians are needed in the black community and instead of raising our children to be rappers we need to raise them to be presidents and Ceo’s. Why are we so lost and others have continued to stay on track no matter how difficult the struggle?
Severian says:

August 22, 2006 at 4:09 pm

We all should be ashamed of ourselves leaving the responsibilities of being heard and wanting to see change on a man who initially came to us through art and entertainment, not from a well accredited college of law or politics. politicians are needed in the black community and instead of raising our children to be rappers we need to raise them to be presidents and Ceo’s. Why are we so lost and others have continued to stay on track no matter how difficult the struggle?

Excellent observation and question dd. It is sad, and says something not good, when a culture/society’s hero’s are not men and women of learning and achievement in industry, politics, sciences, etc. but are merely entertainers of one sort or another, athletes, muscians, and the like. For one thing, it seems to indicate a culture that believes in and focuses on a “get rich quick” mentality rather than by slow, steady effort and work. You can see it’s effects when people insult and ridicule minorities who have “played by the rules” and worked hard and achieved something as “oreos” or house servants while gansta thug rappers are idolized and looked up to. It’s a broken system, instead of working to pull themselves up too many seem to find it easier to pull everyone else down, denigrating the efforts and success of others rather than looking up to them.
DarkStar says:

August 29, 2006 at 10:33 pm

For the logic impared (Forest Hunter and Baklava), why the need to focus on “Black leaders” when they have no impact on the Black community? Answer: there is no real need except to throw red meat at those who live off of going after “Black leaders” but it does nothing to address the issues at hand.

About 26% of abortions are by Black women. What makes anything think that something Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, Sr., or Bill Cosby says will make that go up or down?

How come no public Black conservatives write about groups like these that are listed at http://blackselfhelp.info?

It’s also interesting that people are not noticing that Juan Williams is talking about 20% of the Black population, yet people, here, make it seem as if 100% of the Black population are “lost”.
Baklava says:

August 30, 2006 at 9:24 am

For the attacking types (incessant attacker Darkstar), why the need to focus on attacking. Why not answer the question about what you are for so that we can actually understand what you are for. Are you ashamed of something?

Are you for institutionalized racism (preferential treatment) or against it?

So you don’t like something. We understand that. Now tell us what you like for once.
DarkStar says:

August 30, 2006 at 11:05 pm

I’m for this: http://blackselfhelp.info.
Baklava says:

August 31, 2006 at 1:09 am

Darkstar,

I’m sorry. I searched for 5 minutes and couldn’t find the answer as to whether Darkstar is for or against intitutionalized racism (preferential treatment based on race).

It’d be helpful if you could a) not attack others and b) answer the direct question.

It’s ok. Others state their beliefs and you diagree with them. We may disagree on what you believe in. It’ll be alright.
Baklava says:

August 31, 2006 at 3:31 pm

Darkstar?

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