Posted on 06/14/2008 5:29:28 PM PDT by Free ThinkerNY
One of today's Yahoo News headlines informs us that 'Black conservatives [are] conflicted on Obama campaign.' Armstrong Williams, Rep. J.C. Watts, General Colin Powell, Senator Edward Brooke and, sadly, my friend Joseph C. Phillips may be falling into the trap which I have repeatedly described--one lined with pride and with fear: pride of race and fear that Obama is the last chance for a black president to be elected. (GOPAC chairman Michael Steele isn't going for the okey doke, however; but that may be only due to his position.)
People say that women have problems thinking objectively and strategically. Well, I'm seeing a whole group of men who are having that problem. Friends, you're letting the nearness of a dream's seeming fulfillment blind you to what will likely come after that ephemeral happiness is dissipated, after the novelty has worn off: the nightmare.
And guess who will get blamed for that short-sightedness? Not just you.
With 90+ percent of black Americans voting Democrat regardless of who the candidate is, it will be bad enough as it is. But I, for one, expect you, black conservative Republican men to have enough balls to stand on principle, not on your emotions. You've shown your testicular fortitude by being publicly conservative against a tide of Identity Politics. Don't start behaving like castrati now.
Stop thinking selfishly. We're not choosing a President of Black American Dream Fulfillment; we're choosing a President of the United States.
Colin Powell is not a conservative.
BC checking in, who absolutely positively will NOT vote for He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Middle-Named. No bloody buggering chance in hell.
If Colin Powell were White, I'd about guarantee he would be Barry's running mate. Word out is that “Barry doesn't know the last name of his VP candidate, but his first name is General”
Amen, brother. Preach it.
Colin Powell got his fame from Gulf War 1. He was against everything that proved to be successful.
The media made him a hero much like they’ve done with Obama.
I sure hope he doesn’t pick former General McPeak or
Wesley Clark.....
If Thomas Sowell starts to show any signs of faltering, I will grab my ready shovel and start digging the shelter.
Or Walter Williams for that matter!
...Now that Sister obviously GETS IT. Not only on the BHO issue, but the domestic oil issue as well (Drill Here, Drill Now, Pay Less).
Great post.
You tell em, girl!
I can't believe these men are seriously considering voting for Obama! If they are truly conservative, they know that he stands against ALL their princples! McCain may not be the MOST conservative Republican, but he's miles ahead of Obama.
“Pride of race” is an evil concept in and of itself...
Yeah, look: Powell and Ed Brooke aren’t conservative. They’re registered Republicans.
What up with J.C. Watts? I haven’t heard about him being “conflicted”....is this just speculation?
“’Pride of race” is an evil concept in and of itself...’
No kidding! I’ve never understood - why should anyone be “proud’ of their race, or anything else they had nothing to do with? Be proud of your accomplishments, yes, but the circumstances of your birth are something you had nothing to do with.
Allen West's response to: Black Conservatives Conflicted on Obama Campaign
Allen West is a Black Conservative candidate running for the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida.
Any “black conservative” that needs to be told this is already far beyond all hope.
They have sunk to the level of only caring about race. Funny, I thought we weren’t supposed to think like that anymore.
Interesting trend in the black community...
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