[Chi-townChief]

I think the better question is:

What contributed to you becoming a Conservative?

Most of us, regardless of ethnicity, have made a philosophical journey (generally alienating family, friends, and acquaintences along the way) to the Right side. It would be an interesting exercise to try to put that journey into writing including influences.

[Check_Your_Premises]

Are you asking me what made me a conservative?

I think that of course is an intersting topic. ANy person who has made the transformation from a lefty or a sheeple to a conservative should ponder this question because the answer holds the key to winning over others.

However, there is no group of people that I can imagine that would have a harder time making the above mentioned philosophical transformation than a black American. For starters they will instantly be branded "Uncle TOm". They will be subject to derision. NOt to mention the fact that their entire lives they are bombarded with the propaganda of the left (as we all are) to hate conservatives. It almost appears to be a part of the black American "archetype".

But what do I know, I am just a cracker, thus the reason I posted.

[sibb1213]

I too made the move to the right (alienating parents and friends)during the carter years when I was in my 30's (now 61). I looked around and realized that the people critizing carter were much smarter than the people supporting him. The supporters were not people I admired and the people that did not support him were people I admired. I started listening more and realized that I was actually a very conservative Republican. My husband says that in the South, being a Democrat is like rooting for Georgia or Alabama football teams, the people don't actually know what it is all about. Sometimes I feel that many of our elected representatives are the same, it is all about winning.