By
Lloyd Marcus
April 27, 2010
NewsWithViews.com
RNC
Chairman Michael Steele said the GOP has not given Blacks a reason to
vote republican. As a black conservative republican, I ask, what is the
GOP suppose to do; serve soul food at republican events? In other words,
I reject the concept of dividing Americans into victimized groups and
pandering to them. Besides, the democrats are masters of insulting the
intelligence
of Americans by playing the old and tattered victim, race and class envy
cards. The GOP does not need to go down the same shameful disgusting road.
Brother Steele, how about the GOP showing a little respect for the American people by standing up for conservative values and principles. If you do this, they will come. Right minded Americans of all stripes will join our cause.
So how do you, Chairman Steele, think the GOP should attract more blacks? Do we adopt "liberal lite" policies? Do republicans prove they are "down with the brothers" by embracing a lighter version of the lie promoted by the race exploiting democrats by saying racism is still somewhat of a problem for blacks in America today?
Chairman Steele, you said, "The Republican Party had a hand in forming the NAACP, and yet we have mistreated that relationship." What the heck are you talking about? When President Obama addressed the NAACP and said racism is still a problem for blacks in America, the audience cheered as if at a baseball game and someone on their team hit a home run. They loved the affirmation of their victim status.
The once great NAACP has deteriorated into a negative for black America. The organization sold it's soul for a seat of power at the liberal democrat party table betraying blacks by keeping them thinking like victims so they will continue voting monolithically democrat. Why on earth should the republicans pander to this organization of disgusting race exploiters?
I am so done with "identity politics." We are all Americans. Why can't politicians simply relate to us as such rather than dividing us into victimized groups which they promise special concessions.
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As a high profile black member of the Tea Party Movement, reporters are constantly asking me why isn't the movement doing more to attract minorities. I say the movement is doing exactly what it should be doing, standing up for conservative principles and values. Over time, this will attract all right thinking Americans.
Entitlement minded losers will be repulsed by our message, but that is OK. We are seeking to attract the kind of Americans who have made America great; folks who still believe in American Exceptional-ism; who still see America as a shining city on a hill.
After traveling across America on three Tea Party Express tours, I am seeing more and more blacks at the rallies. I have begun interviewing them. They are mostly entrepreneurs or ex-military who have witnessed the negative consequences of socialism abroad. These blacks also display an air of pride, dignity and self confidence which comes from personal achievement; blacks cast from the same mold as former Secretary of State Condolezza Rice and U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, the kind of blacks hated by the NAACP.
Obama has appointed Al Sharpton as his "go to guy" in getting his message to the black community. This is more "identity politics." Does this also imply we blacks are too stupid to understand Obama and need Sharpton to interpret?
Admittedly there are issues which are devastating the black community; high number of out of wedlock births, epidemic school dropout rates and 50% of black babies are aborted (blackgenocide.org). But these problems should not be dealt with from the standard democrat, "white folks don't care or it's whitey's fault or let's throw more money at it" point of view. The mess in the black community is proof of the utter failure of democrat enforced liberalism and not holding people accountable.
Blacks must be challenged to take responsibility for their lives. For crying out loud, this is America. A high school education is free. There is no reason other than a moral and parental breakdown for blacks not to graduate high school.
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Chairman Steele, my bottom line is the GOP does not need to pander to race, sex or any other nonsense to win votes. Just stand up for what is right for all Americans. While I am not suggesting you adorn yourself in a leotard, red briefs and a cape, standing up for conservatism could make you America's Superman.
Lloyd Marcus (black) Unhyphenated American, Singer/Songwriter, Entertainer, Author, Artist & Tea Party Patriot
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Self proclaimed Black Unhyphenated American, Lloyd Marcus is a featured columnist on American Thinker, Renew America, Canadian Free Press and numerous other Internet websites. A speaker, activist, singer/songwriter, recording artist and entertainer, Marcus was a featured act on the historical 2009 Tea Party Expressed Tour. The finale event was the Sept. 12th Taxpayers March and Rally in Washington DC where Marcus performed for a million people.
His appearances include FoxNews, CNN, PJTV and numerous TV and radio programs. He emcees and performs his patriotic original songs at rallies and special events across America. He was the featured entertainment at the 2009 Free Republic National Convention. Marcus' mission is to use his God given gifts to spread the "truth" that Conservatism is best for all Americans. He resides in Central Florida.
An elected official, Marcus is Chairman for Precinct 424, Volusia County Florida. He is also Creative Director for the Republican Executive Committee of Volusia County.
Lloyd Marcus, Singer/Songwriter of the national "American Tea Party Anthem." President, NAACPC (National Association for the Advancement of Conservative People of Color)
E-Mail: mr_lloydmarcus@hotmail.com
Website: LloydMarcus.com
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