Vision Circle

The debate's about something, but it's not about partisanship as it's not about ideology, per se. To me, this argument is about identity for those whom find it necessary to find psychological solace in a decentralized, dehumanized culture.

Which means it's about 'be' instead of 'do'. That points to a larger and separate problem, to which I say don't bother engaging in politics if you don't know who you are. Perhaps too many blackfolks don't know who they are and expect too much of politics. Cornel West said as much.

do you think it's always been that way? - in other words - a) is this a new phenomenon? or b) a continuation (in different attire) of the long standing pendulum swings in black politics?

I think some Blacks are trying to figure out a way to make the system work for Blacks. Or, at least make the system impede Blacks less.

Said another way, some Blacks are trying to figure out a "better way" to work the system, either for them personally, or for Blacks as a group.

don't bother engaging in politics if you don't know who you are.

I ain't nobody's kept man, and that's the "problem" I have with the party labels. Both expect you to be "theirs" and I'm not having it.

I expect my representatives to "be mine".

the only problem, DS, is that representatives are purchased, not elected. No Ends, No Friends.

the only problem, DS, is that representatives are purchased, not elected. No Ends, No Friends.

Is it any wonder why, to me, Black politicians rarely represent the best interests of the people they represent?

Blacks as a group donate the least to politicians.

Ooh Ed that's a scary thought. Seriously, we keep hearing about how black conservatives and/or Republicans are not working in the best interests of black populations, but is the CBC doing any better?

I say no, and they really never have, have they? Only to the extent majority minority districts have elected them - what pork have they brought home? To which business community?