Posted on 07/01/2004 10:11:08 PM PDT by missyme
I myself do not understand the people. Bill Cosby is speaking the truth. But America does not want to see the truth, white or black. White America does not much give a damn about black America. Unless black america somehow aids white america, such as in presidential elections, white america don't give a damn. and maybe racism does not surface as it did 40 years ago, but i do believe racism still exists in people much as it did 40 years ago. But because of the new era and new laws and the new "way" of society, racism is kept in secret rather than spoken out loud; however, it still exists. But the hypocrites of america would not let you know such, at least not straight up. But they damm sure will talk behind your back. or they won't hire you or treat you the same as their own. i believe white america, the majority, would never look at black people as equal as their own because there is always the subconscious mind that overpowers your natural thinking. im saying this because i believe black america is where black america is partially because of white america. and if white america did give a damn, i believe black america would be on a higher level and maybe the projects of america would help black people rather than trap them.
I said partially because black america has become ignorant and selfish in their own communities. "leaders" such as these rap artists ain't doing a damn thing to help out their people. i believe black america has forgotten how to be a people. now, they just focus on being "black." But this "black" isn't what african americans are about at all. the "oh im ghetto and i like it n****" makes no damn sense to me. rappers have made it so being ghetto and being thug is a good and positive thing when it is not. black kids all over america try to act "black" because they are black. but the thing is, being black has nothing to do with being ghetto. but the music industry has brainwashed america into thinking that if ur ghetto, u either are black or ur acting black. and the white man always has associated bad things with acting black. and now the black man is "acting black" and he's proud of it. but he aint got a damn thing to be proud of because he's an ignorant fool. now in america, acting black and acting ghetto mean the same damn thing. I believe black america needs to have leaders such as bill cosby who speak the truth. Jesse jackson ain't no damn leader. he's nothing but a hypocrite thats in for the publicity. if there was somebody to be called a n*****, it sure damn be him. martin luther king jr., malcolm X, marcuy garvey, thurgood marshall, fredrick douglas. these were good and postive black man that all has one goal in common. that was to help their people. but today, the black community has no leaders. besides bill cosby i dont see any other black leader doing anything to help his or her people. And without leaders, the igorant and selfish crowds will follow the ignorant and selfish so-called "leaders" which i believe will bring them to an eventual doom. and i believe if something or someone does not do something soon, the black community will find themselves in a major struggle and downfall.
the black community needs leadership, unity, perservence, and hope. i believe many have lost hope. but never lose hope. none of america's great black leaders lost hope and their contribution will be remembered forever. and i appreciate the bold and powerful Bill Cosby for speaking the truth and nothing but the truth. you can't blame others for your mistakes. and even if obstacles stand, which they mostly do, they can always be overtaken with the strength and power of the soul and mind.
Be easy. Be real. and always keep hope alive
This white boy listens to Larry Elder on radio 790 in Los Angeles area.
Larry used to be libertarian. Now calls himself republitarian.
I think we once had awful racism towards blacks, in America. Like you say, laws have changed some of that.
I have a social theory that people find comfort with others, similar to themselves. Just like blacks find comfort with other blacks, some non-blacks are uncomfortable around black people (or hispanics, or asians, etc.).
I think there is some human nature along those lines. I think it is instinctive behavior, like animals. And I do not find a reason to classify it Bad on that level. I'll classify it as normal.
Check into college dorms. The various racial groups hang together. School lunch groupings.
Cosby is a man with success and self-assurance. I believe he is a political liberal.
And I respect him, for taking the risk of saying things which are true, even if not popular.
Finally and most of all, I see the black people that I meet as individuals. Some more like me, and some are less like me. If he wants to act like a thug from the bad neighborhood, I have little time or respect for him.
If he wants to spend the time, finding how we can get our business done, enjoy a time on earth. Thats cool.
But I dig jazz, r & b, reggae, and dislike rap. Probably too much a creature of the 60s, perhaps a little older and wiser.
BTTT
Nice post, Mr. J. I remember vividly the four-line sentence Cosby delivered on his way up the stairs to his brownstone for his son's wake: "He was my hero."
The families of the people concerned jeopordizes their future, not society or anyone other individuals. Students need to come to school (PREPARED TO SIT, LISTEN, STUDY, LEARN AND DO HOME WORK). I think in places where there is trouble, that is the cause of it.
Society will value you at your worth. If you are worth a wage, you will find an employer who will pay it if you look.
If you did not prepare for life, your wages are not going to be high, your access to the better things in life will be lower and it would be their own fault.
Some communities make fun of success, some even practically make up their own language within the culture. In my opinion, that only further segregates themselves from the only ONE society that exists that is operational.
PS, there are many people who ARE NOT BLACK that suffer the same problems in thier communities and equally suffer, this is not a black only issue in any way.
Imagine the jerks you'd see on Springer having kids and raising them. Would it really surprise you that they could ruin their kids like a curse?
This permeates a lot of other colleges and most high schools in America. Too bad it has even affected Howard.
Warrior,
You are the role model that the kids really need to see. I wish you luck, man. The Dems are determined to maintain the stereotypical belief that no matter how hard you strive to break out of that environment, you will be doomed to failure.
exacly..Jackson is a whore..After a certain amount of cameras , he's there.regardless of whats being said..I was once introduced to him and I refused to shke his hand..WOWOW what a look he gave me . Cosby is expressing some harsh realities and is being sincere in trying to help his community. Jackson is a rich snob out for himself ..always was
"...You can't be a doctor with that kind of crap coming out of your mouth."Sure ya can. Hasn't Bill heard about hiring preferences, the EEOA, Affirmative Action, race-norming...
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