...which is the entire adult lifetime of most of them.
None of them were ever slaves, nor were they particularly oppressed in this country, especially compared to nearly every other modern country on earth.
Some of my ancestors DIED fighting to free the slaves in the Civil War... but I didn't. I don't consider that black people owe me anything for my ancestors' supreme sacrifice.
Some of black people's ancestors were held in slavery before the Civil War, a horrible condition... but none of the people alive today ever were. Why do some of them consider I owe them something for their ancestor's dreadful lives, which my ancestors died to emancipate?
Slavery is over. Bigotry and oppression is nearly over, despite the hysterical rantings of Barack's mentor. It is miniscule, compared to the bad old days. And what little is left, is steadily diminishing... except in the halls of Congress and "advocates" such as Jackson, Sharpton, and Wright, who continue to treat blacks as second-class citizens who can't make it without help.
Get over it. Get a life instead.
Hmmm .. it appears that you aren't very good with math. I offered you the mathematics, the very science of the argument, but still it went right over your head .. which was not unexpected I might add.
Actually, I'm glad you came back. Both you and BB offer glariing example of the kind of unintellictual neanderthal thinking that has gripped this nation for far too long. It is the thinking of people like you who have forced many whites to stand in front of the mirror and ask themselves .. "How in the fuck could I have ever believed or associated myself with thinking like yours."
Seriously .. Jackson, Sharpton, and Wright aren't your enemy .. you are.
They didn't drive this kind of thinking out of the American mainstream and out of the conciousness of intelligent people .. you did.
You expose yourself and I'd have no problem discussing this to any level or degree you'd like .. because you expose yourself.
Mathemeatics completely destroys your argument ..
42 years.
I'm 58 .. did my parents experience racism, bigotry, terrorism, and overt oppression in theri lives? .. You do the math.
Buffalo Soldiers?
Who are the Buffalo Soldiers?
African Americans have fought in military conflicts since colonial days. However, the Buffalo Soldiers, comprised of former slaves, freemen and Black Civil War soldiers, were the first to serve during peacetime.
Once the Westward movement had begun, prominent among those blazing treacherous trails of the Wild West were the Buffalo Soldiers of the U.S. Army. These African Americans were charged with and responsible for escorting settlers, cattle herds, and railroad crews. The 9th and 10th Cavalry Regiments also conducted campaigns against American Indian tribes on a western frontier that extended from Montana in the Northwest to Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona in the Southwest. Throughout the era of the Indian Wars, approximately twenty percent of the U.S. Cavalry troopers were Black, and they fought over 177 engagements. The combat prowess, bravery, tenaciousness, and looks on the battlefield, inspired the Indians to call them "Buffalo Soldiers." Many Indians believe the name symbolized the Native American's respect for the Buffalo Soldiers' bravery and valor. Buffalo Soldiers, down through the years, have worn the name with pride.
Buffalo Soldiers participated in many other military campaigns: The Spanish American War, The Philippine Insurrection, The Mexican Expedition, World War I, World War II, and the Korean Police Action.
Much have changed since the days of the Buffalo Soldiers, including the integration of all military servicemen and women. However, the story of the Buffalo Soldiers remain one of unsurpassed courage and patriotism, and will be forever a significant part of the history of America.
http://www.buffalosoldiers.com/
They were soldiers and they did what soldiers do, and they did it well. The Indian tribes not only knew and respected the role of warrior, they admired it. Just because they were Indian did not mean that they were stupid. They knew the role blacks had been thrust in and they met on the battlefield as warriors.
Question .. If you have Indian heritage, why don't you know that .. and why don't you know Indian perspective of race .. and why don't you know any Indian history?
Do you believe that all our troops in Iraq, black or white, believe that Iraqis are his enemy? They are soldiers and they do what soldiers do.
And rest assured ..you don't owe me or black people a damn thing. You aren't even needed, not required. You stay right where you are and America will continue to evolve without you .. and that's the good news about you.
Tell you what .. whatever you do, don't vote for Obama .. see if it matters. Let's see if anybody needs you.
I understand your fear .. I simply have no tolerance for it.
