God bless the child that’s got his own

I originally wrote this on January 24, 2006 on a previous incarnation of these blogs. Given that it’s the political season, I thought it appropriate the share this again.

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You know what I am tired of — black Republicans who attempt to beat me over the head with their rhetoric and chastise us for not being Republican. The rationale I always hear employed is that the “Democrats take advantage of Black people”. Well, I readily admit that this is true. However, what do you, as black Republicans have going on for yourselves? All over the internet, I see articles and press releases from groups like Project 21, defending Republican racism while excoriating Democrats as racists. However, I have to ask, who’s benefitting?

I see a few black folks in key positions but, in general, the Grand Old Party isn’t showing you love. You’re trotted out when needed to address “black issues” but, if you were a true partner, wouldn’t they ask you for your views on foreign policy or the economy? Wouldn’t you be brought on to debate issues besides whether or not “Cosby was right” or if “Bill Bennett’s comments were acceptable” or “why Bush is a good leader for Black America”? I mean, really, for people who accuse the Left of playing the “race card”, Republicans have no problem putting their negroes on parade.

I see black Republicans telling us to “pull ourselves up by our bootstraps” but, when’s the last time you funded your own organizations, much less political campaigns? For people who have no problem treating the rest of us as if we are footservants to white interests, I don’t see you stepping up and running the show. Oh, I see a few people here and there getting the spotlight (Condoleeza Rice, Michael Steele, etc.) but, in general, what is the party’s leadership doing to ensure that their loyal black backers get a real piece of the pie?

So, black Republicans, it’s time to put up or shut up. Don’t give me the line about what the Dems are not doing. If you offer a real alternative then, as we used to say, “show and prove”. Until then, you can also count yourselves among those being taken advantage of.

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black…MYstory » Now, what side takes advantage of their supporters? , on the 13 of November, 2006 at 4:07 pm said:
[...] To understand where I’m going with this, check out my post “God bless the child that’s got his own”. In a nutshell, I referred to how how Black Republicans knock those of us who aren’t Republican as being, somehow, of less intelligence for our choice. In it, I contend that, despite a few token gestures, their party is taking advantage of them, too. [...]

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black…MYstory » Now, what side takes advantage of their supporters? , on the 13 of November, 2006 at 4:07 pm said:

[...] To understand where I’m going with this, check out my post “God bless the child that’s got his own”. In a nutshell, I referred to how how Black Republicans knock those of us who aren’t Republican as being, somehow, of less intelligence for our choice. In it, I contend that, despite a few token gestures, their party is taking advantage of them, too. [...]