"It's Not Racial Barriers That Keep Blacks From Prospering."

Reprinted on the web from Issues & Views, Summer 1991; introductory comments added ^ | December 6, 1963 | SB Fuller (with commentary by Luke Skyfreeper)

[iconoclast]

Hmm, well I'm not Mh but playing Devil's advocate I would observe that with respect to risk aversion trying for a career in entertainment or sports (or playing the lottery) is hugely risky, yet young blacks will often set those professions as a goal. To me this would reflect a "shoot-the-moon" philosophy rather than risk aversion.

Thanks for your thoughtful reply, but I differ with you on this point. IMO, Any kid ... (black, white, polka dotted) that ever grew up with athletic apsirations never gave a moments thought to risk. It's a simple matter of love of the game, love of participation that's the driving force.

Contract greed comes into play much later.

[Luke Skyfreeper]

why would you change "Negro" in a speech given in the 60s?

Because Fuller's use of the term "Negro" is sufficiently foreign to my ear, and annoying, as to significantly distract from the actual message. Therefore, for the sake of communication.

[Indie]

So you DO demand your president to be intelligent, have character AND be a politician. I won't "come off it." Politicians are not what we need in our government unless you want more of the same crap buddie. We need real people with character, not manipulators (attorneys.) Use condescending terms like "come off it" somewhere else. Your opinion ain't the only one that counts.

[gitmo]

Because Fuller refused to "toe the party line," his speech touched off a firestorm of rage that would lead to much of black America boycotting his businesses -- thus destroying much of his fortune.

Things haven't changed, have they?

[Indie]

You think two years as a Presidential advisor is adequate Presidential training, I do not.

Since when must one be trained to be President????

[TheOtherOne]

Please stop writing me. What the heck do you want, all I have said is that Condi is not the best candidate for president, that she should probably run for a Statewise office first. I do not need to try and convince you, I could not care less what you think.

Get off trying to convince me that Condi is the most qualified person in this country to be president. Got it?

[TheOtherOne]

What's more important, character, or experience as a politician.

Politicians are not what we need in our government unless you want more of the same crap buddie.

In one post you tell me you don't want a politician for President. In another you challenge me to say what qualities I look for in a politician, character or experience. Debating with you is a joke.

[Indie]

Do you always whine when you don't get the last word? Ok I'll stop debating your useless blather.
Let's keep the good folks out and the politicos in.
Bye now...

[John Robertson]

Bowdlerization. Look it up.

[Luke Skyfreeper]

Bowdlerization. Look it up.

Communication. Likewise. 8-)

[Luke Skyfreeper]

bump, although most who were in on this thread will probably miss it.

I just found an interesting, perhaps more complete biography of S B Fuller:

http://www.africanpubs.com/Apps/bios/0512FullerS.asp

[jimfree]

The color of business success is green. The ceiling is not made of glass or any other physical material. Rather the ceiling is how much you can sell and how well you can delight the customer.

[cyborg]

agreed