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To: edcoil

Blacks believe Republicans ignored their plight for 100 years after slavery and the Democrats came along about 1958 or so and realized here was a big block of voters looking for handouts in return for their vote. The Democrats got what they wanted - votes. The blacks got 50 years of dependency on the Government.


27 posted on 02/28/2008 6:56:08 PM PST by HD1200
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To: HD1200

Remember in the South the Democrats were in control from the end of Reconstruction (1877 until the 1990’s in most states and 2002 in Georgia. There was an interesting alliance that developed after the New Deal in the 30’s that culminated in the 50’s and beyond. The white Democratic power brokers struck a deal with black ministers to retain control until there were enough defections to the Republican party that the pendulum swung to Republican control of most state legislatures. However, the payoffs continue and the ministers expect it to deliver the vote. The Democratic Party knows this and will swing votes whichever way the pay comes within the party.


147 posted on 02/28/2008 7:54:54 PM PST by georgiarat (You can get so well educated in America that your thoughts become detached from common sense. PN)
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