tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737268075572482842.post6187324837153961077..comments2023-10-29T04:33:48.167-05:00Comments on daddyBstrong: Black communities are deteriorating, but today's black leaders are too out of touch to helpMac Daddy Tribute Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01483912561779369669noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737268075572482842.post-58192554999787255942009-08-10T10:23:00.656-05:002009-08-10T10:23:00.656-05:00I just saw a wonderful movie called "The Grea...I just saw a wonderful movie called "The Great Debaters." It touched me deeply and made me keenly aware of the problems we face, even today, many years after what took place in the film. I strongly recommend this flick by the way for those what haven't seen it. It is on pay per view and DVD.Kentucky Rainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16753739401363847764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737268075572482842.post-74292265825969742082009-08-08T16:16:00.933-05:002009-08-08T16:16:00.933-05:00Regretfully, our nation is not color blind. In ad...Regretfully, our nation is not color blind. In addition, Americans are increasingly concerning themselves with class and money rather than helping others. No wonder we're in such a mess.Stella by Starlighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16385761338190877425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737268075572482842.post-24756142715195893852009-08-07T12:57:33.082-05:002009-08-07T12:57:33.082-05:00Rippa: Thanks for the insight. And you're righ...Rippa: Thanks for the insight. And you're right: These discussions can keep us divided. But I think the discussion is warranted precisely because we are so divided. More specifically, I think a lot of politicians have sold black folks out. I think they've climbed the backs of some truly dedicated leaders-- some of whom paid the ultimate price-- to gain politically and materially for themselves what they should have gotten for blacks as a whole. But I fully acknowledge that this talk can be a very dangerous thing for us indeed.<br /><br />CurbyGurl: Thanks for dropping by. And thanks for your perspective as always. And amen to all you said.Mac Daddy Tribute Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01483912561779369669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737268075572482842.post-33166287230246480982009-08-07T10:37:34.205-05:002009-08-07T10:37:34.205-05:00This was a most thought provoking read Daddy. Your...This was a most thought provoking read Daddy. Your careful research made for an interesting view of cultures in conflict from both internal and external forces. Sadly, I don't see an end, at least not in my lifetime, despite our best efforts.Kentucky Rainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16753739401363847764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737268075572482842.post-72950555266649833952009-08-06T12:31:02.209-05:002009-08-06T12:31:02.209-05:00Mac, I agree with some of what was said in the pos...Mac, I agree with some of what was said in the post, but I am also very wary of this type of talk. It is this exact rhetoric which has kept us divided. That said, I have to question when something like this is said even in a Liberal presentation that is truthdig.org.<br /><br />I think getting into politics or running for office is a noble undertaking. Many people who do have great aspirations but are often met by reality. And that reality is the fact that plutocratic interests supercede the will of the people.<br /><br />Money talks and bullshit runs the marathon.RiPPahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08876723972974044402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737268075572482842.post-89229560478827204172009-08-05T21:29:29.648-05:002009-08-05T21:29:29.648-05:00Scott: Thanks for becoming a follower of daddyBstr...Scott: Thanks for becoming a follower of daddyBstrong. Hope you come back and make a comment now and then. I'll check out your blog as well.Mac Daddy Tribute Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01483912561779369669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737268075572482842.post-82217532239544884772009-08-05T20:32:20.170-05:002009-08-05T20:32:20.170-05:00Hey, MacDaddy! Very valid points. I long ago disco...Hey, MacDaddy! Very valid points. I long ago disconnected any notion of their being true "black leadership" in this day and age. There are many who continue to fight for what's right, but the idea that any one group or person will step up to make the far-reaching differences Dr. King and others did is not something I think I'll see in my lifetime. Simply due to fact that there are too many agendas and attempts at self-promotion...the message is always diluted and eventually lost.♥ CG ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/06312573343401136201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737268075572482842.post-36819270880251170112009-08-05T20:29:22.667-05:002009-08-05T20:29:22.667-05:00As for the black elite, I hope people aren't s...As for the black elite, I hope people aren't seeing this for the first time. It has been obvious to me for many many years that most blacks in positions of power care very little about the people they say they are looking out for. <br /><br />As for those that are wanting a different life, a better life, and could help turn the younger brothers around before it is too late for them, well, the whole system needs to be changed for that to happen. first these people coming out of jail need jobs that pay liveable wages. Then that will demonstate to those that aren't in over their head yet that they can survive without resoting to a life of crime. You can't tell a brother to stay clean and then not provide a single opportunity for them to make an homest living.Somebodies Friendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13829397543895002523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737268075572482842.post-48327458468297519862009-08-05T18:36:26.954-05:002009-08-05T18:36:26.954-05:00I just noticed I transposed Mr. Gates's first ...I just noticed I transposed Mr. Gates's first and middle names. <br /><br />Kinda related to this post, a friend sent me an (at www.fair.org/index.php?page=3846)awesome analysis of how the news media refer to "class war" in an unbalanced way. Seems it's always the poor who are engaging in class warfare, as far as Fox News is concerned.<br /><br />Cheers.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10183891839987655906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737268075572482842.post-68552109538528721822009-08-05T15:28:56.709-05:002009-08-05T15:28:56.709-05:00So many thoughts. I'll try to be brief.
I'...So many thoughts. I'll try to be brief.<br /><br />I'm not sure it's fair to expect every person from any community to always and in every case identify first and foremost as a member of that community. And I can't help but think Mr. Baker is being rather unfair to Louis Henry Gates in particular, expecting a bit too much of him.<br /><br />Having said that, I have little doubt that people generally do become detached from "where they came from" after attaining wealth and success. And I agree with the sentiment that they do owe some loyalty to their "old" communities.<br /><br />I guess I'm torn on this. Once again, you've given me something to think about. Thanks.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10183891839987655906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737268075572482842.post-20047367545205156332009-08-05T12:33:39.262-05:002009-08-05T12:33:39.262-05:00EPayne: Thanks for becoming a follower of daddyBst...EPayne: Thanks for becoming a follower of daddyBstrong. Looking forward to you coming back and putting in a word or two. Meanwhile, I'll check out your blog. Blessings.Mac Daddy Tribute Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01483912561779369669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737268075572482842.post-69343738618650125052009-08-05T12:29:18.542-05:002009-08-05T12:29:18.542-05:00Guitar: Your first time here? Welcome. Hey, sign u...Guitar: Your first time here? Welcome. Hey, sign up as a follower of this blog on the sidebar at the top. In that way, people can see click and find out about your business. And come back and make a comment once in a while.Mac Daddy Tribute Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01483912561779369669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737268075572482842.post-47542405696403533642009-08-05T09:50:29.965-05:002009-08-05T09:50:29.965-05:00The same question-- I will ask. By the way, thank ...The same question-- I will ask. By the way, thank you so much for sharing this blog and I learned a lot of things/informations!Guitar Arbitrage Systemhttp://www.guitararbitrage.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737268075572482842.post-18057994664823821922009-08-05T08:23:54.811-05:002009-08-05T08:23:54.811-05:00When are going to get back to music and poetry?When are going to get back to music and poetry?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com