Being black and politically aware in America...what does that mean to you?

[Kwan Dai]

Black Conservatism is bullshit.

Black Liberalism is bullshit.

Black Political Independence is having the power to affect your community in areas where they may need it the most.

 

[playmaker88]

I'll keep it short...

Being black and being socio-politically aware is a requirement its connecting fibers have had an effect from Plymouth rock til now. You cant afford not to give a fuck.. its a responsibility

everyone should be lookin towards progress..

being a traditionalist is racist..

 

[Crude_]

I don't think it benefits Blacks to be conservatives based on our history in this country even though a lot of Blacks are conservative by nature especially when it comes to religion and family values. I think a lot of that is based on White assimilation, but that's another conversation.

Black Liberalism is a lie. Our views can't be to get to far to the left, and we still move freely through a White society. We can be liberal but that ish doesnt play out for us like it does White folks.

Black Political Independence is needed. You go to any big city and they got a Chinatown were mostly Asians reside and have business. Those Mexicans and Middle Easterners open up restaurants, convenience stores, etc and hire their own. Black folks on the other hand so not lock our communities up and keep everything Black like the businesses, land, home ownership, etc.

 

[7figz]

I'd accept it to mean knowing how the government works, not just on the books, but in practice.

And furthermore, knowing how it's history and how it works in regards to Black people.

 

[HafBayked]

That means I cant talk politics at work lol

not my thing either way but, yeah

 

[32DaysOfInfiniti]

If you want to be a part of it get involved, learn it all, smooze, be the best politician you can be.

If you are just a regular person with no political aspiration, I feel you should at least know enough to sensibly say you don't care. Enough to explain, why you think its bullshit, why you dont vote, as to not seem ignorant.

Also realize how legislation effects you and your community, if someone ask you a question, be able to have a valid opinion.

 

[leftcoastkev]

Black Conservatism is only relevant to preserving (what's left of) preserving black family and social structures .

Black Liberalism is only relevant to gaining advantages in the current system.

Black Political Independence is a parallel to black religious independence. Neither *may* happen without the other.

 

[farris2k1]

That means I cant talk politics at work lol

not my thing either way but, yeah

I leave that shit alone at work because most ppl there when it comes down to it kno jack shit, ppl gettin info from fuckin fb memes and shit, and this is includes the ppl im really cool wit

 

[5th Letter]

Black people shouldn't identify with any political party, neither party means us any good. If we were smart enough, collectively we'd be using them for our own gain, instead we allow them to use us.

 

[caddo man]

Let's start by finishing these sentences, and we'll go from there:

Black Conservatism is the same a white conservative or republican.

Black Liberalism is the same as a white liberal or democrat.

Black Political Independence is I hope you dont believe that I actually believe you. You are a politician. You lie for a paycheck. Your job is to finesse people.

Die hard Trump supporters = Die hard Obama supporters

Fight me!

 

[7figz]

Black people shouldn't identify with any political party, neither party means us any good. If we were smart enough, collectively we'd be using them for our own gain, instead we allow them to use us.

What exactly does the bolded mean ...

For instance, does it mean not voting ?

 

[Kwan Dai]

Black people shouldn't identify with any political party, neither party means us any good. If we were smart enough, collectively we'd be using them for our own gain, instead we allow them to use us.

What exactly does the bolded mean ...

For instance, does it mean not voting ?

I think it's self explanatory. Blacks should identify with a candidate who best serves our communities interest. Party be damned.

 

[R0mp]

Where would I fit in? I'm pretty liberal on some issues and more conservative on others:

-Support independence, self-reliancy, self-sufficiency, preparedness, creating and sustaining own, and being posterity minded

-Pro-gun/2nd amendment, being armed and capable of defending self from threats is just common sense

-Agnostic and irreligious, not a non-believer, I just don't know for sure

-Not anti-lgbtq, they never bothered me

-Support capitalizing, profiting, taking advantage of what you can, exploiting vulnerabilities and deficiencies for your benefit(within reaso, but will help out those in need if capable

- Have nothing against pro-choice people

 

[7figz]

Black people shouldn't identify with any political party, neither party means us any good. If we were smart enough, collectively we'd be using them for our own gain, instead we allow them to use us.

What exactly does the bolded mean ...

For instance, does it mean not voting ?

I think it's self explanatory. Blacks should identify with a candidate who best serves our communities interest. Party be damned.

That's one way, but I think some MFs interpret it as not voting at all.

Some people fought hard with those same lines (and said they wasn't voting) during the last election, "neither party..." or "both parties are the same", even quoted Malcolm to that effect.

 

[Ajackson17]

Let's start by finishing these sentences, and we'll go from there:

Black Conservatism is mortal talk.

Black Liberalism is mortal talk.

Black Political Independence is mortal talk.

Black people are deities that don't know they are deities!!!!!!!!!!!! What's wrong with you folks????????

 

[5th Letter]

Black people shouldn't identify with any political party, neither party means us any good. If we were smart enough, collectively we'd be using them for our own gain, instead we allow them to use us.

What exactly does the bolded mean ...

For instance, does it mean not voting ?

I think it's self explanatory. Blacks should identify with a candidate who best serves our communities interest. Party be damned.

That's one way, but I think some MFs interpret it as not voting at all.

Some people fought hard with those same lines (and said they wasn't voting) during the last election, "neither party..." or "both parties are the same", even quoted Malcolm to that effect.

It's self explanatory, it means go with the candidate who will do things to benefit your interests as a collective regardless of their political party.

 

[kzzl]

Black conservative would be the same ideals as white conservative, minus the racism.... hopefully.

Black liberal same as white liberal, once again, without the racism.

Black political independence, that's hard for me to define. I'm not even sure I've seen that yet.

 

[MazterChef]

Being black and politically aware does not mean i have to be a liberal

 

[fortyacres]

affiliate with who you want and do what you want B ,we are not a monolith.

 

[playmaker88]

Being black and politically aware does not mean i have to be a liberal

why is liberal derogatory?? do you prefer progressive.. and you dont have to agree with all things under the banner of "liberalism"