Comments on: A Black Conservative’s Perspective

By: R. Simpson

R. Simpson — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 06:26:26 +0000

That’s right sir.Could not agree with you more. I am happy to be a conservative person of color and glad to see some of us waking up and moving off the plantation of liberalism.

By: BizzyNuts007

BizzyNuts007 — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:09:06 +0000

I would like to publish this letter in the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Unfortunatly if this is a false letter, it sounds all to real. “And that’s when I think to myself, Hmmm…so this is how it feels to be an “Uncle Tom.” ” How many black conservatives have been called “uncle tom”, probably any one of them in the public eye. Thomas, Rice, and Powell for sure that I know of. Pretty important Americans.

By: Zion

Zion — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:02:43 +0000

When will we admit that both white liberals and white conservatives are racists? Both movements pride themselves in what “they have done for us.” If it’s not the liberals screaming that blacks need special treatment, it’s conservatives screaming, “We freed you from slavery.” When blacks period (despite ideology) begin to understand that the oligarchical powers (Republicans and Democrats) are not designed to serve black interests (when whites wake up and realize that they have been poor under both–they will fair better), then self-interests will come to the forefront. PS – I am a black Conservative who is not concerned about having my “black” card stripped, and I am not concerned about the view of whites either.

By: L Jones

L Jones — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:32:21 +0000

This young man needs to grow up, hurry and finish his education, and GET READY TO RUN FOR OFFICE!!!!!!!! He’s already got my vote – whatever he runs for.

By: Paulie

Paulie — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:46:27 +0000

Mrs. Wiley, thanks so much for visiting and especially for your comment. It sounds like you appreciate the values of conservative thinking, so I’m not sure what your gripe with Jerome is. You said “I do not understand from all parties is why we can’t all respect each other” and I think most Americans agree with that idea. My take on his letter is that he is frustrated that so many black Americans vote Democratic based on tradition, not on the facts of the past or the facts of the present. He makes great points and lists specific things accomplished by Conservatives, especially so many things having to do with removing racial barriers in America.

Several years ago I found myself and my family on Welfare. It sucked, but I was on it for about 8 months. That, plus food stamps, plus emergency health insurance for our newborn and three year old. However, I used the system as it was intended to be used. It was a temporary thing and I am now doing a heck of a lot better. You also said “I do believe that it should be there for those who need it, and will not abuse it.” and again, I completely agree with you. The problem I see is that so many people are lazy and prefer to lower their life expectations by staying on the system instead of making the hard decisions needed to get OFF of the system.

Are there any specific points in Jermome’s letter that you disagree with? I really appreciate your feedback Mrs. Wiley. Thanks so much.

By: Mrs. Wiley

Mrs. Wiley — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:37:05 +0000

This is a very nicely compiled piece of crap. I understand and respect Mr. Hudson’s viewpoints, I understand and respect all conservative thinking. But what I do not understand from all parties is why we can’t all respect each other. I myself was brought up in a two parent home, I was taught values and self respect. It was drilled in me to work hard for what I wanted because nothing is free. My mother and my father challenged me to be the best that I can be and in return, my husband and I teach this to our children. Just like Mr. Hudson, I dress a little different, I talk a little different, my husband does not wear t-shirts EVER, he is always tucked in, he does not own a pair of tennis shoes, and neither do I. I said this to say, just because we talk different and live different than others, NEVER makes us better. I think the welfare system is a good system to have, I myself have never been on it, and pray that I never have to use it, but I do believe that it should be there for those who need it, and will not abuse it. See the thing of it is regardless of color and political orientation, everyone needs help, that is why welfare and financial aide and student grants and scholarships are here, to assist. Like everything else in life, these things are taken for granted, they are abused. But it is the people such as Mr. Hudson, who has a business mind to capitalize on this abuse. Mr. Hudson, since you reside in Tallahassee, Florida, you are aware of the high income communites here, and most of them are filled with people that think such as yourself, and they are the same people who utilize the welfare system. Mr. Hudson, I challenge you to study up on how many homes in the Killern area except housing. How many home owners build homes, rent them out to housing and allow the system to pay their mortage, while they relocate to a bigger home in a better neighborhood. Mr. Hudon, have you ever heard of the saying “birds of a feather, flock together”? You are not much different from the people, you seem to not understand, you party with them, so therefore you must have something in common with them outside of the color of your skin. All in all — Lets’ be real, Mr. Hudson!