Barack Obama July 4 Speech

Watch a 4 minute section of Barack Obama’s July 4 speech in Butte Montana in which he discusses his vision for America by clicking the link below:

 

http://www.letstalkhonestly.com/blacknewsblackviews.html

 

This black man’s patriotism

This black man and his patriotism
by George Cook www.letstalkhonestly.com

First let me say that I love my country, the United States of America. I served in the United States Army to protect this great country and am proud of it.

I know that the success I have had and some of the things that I have achieved could not have happened any place else in the world. God bless America.

That being said I have read and heard many conversations on African Americans and how we express our patriotism and have decided to share MY thoughts.

I do not speak for all African Americans just me. My opinions and beliefs are based on what I have gone through.

I just wanted to show the dilemma when it comes to patriotism I face as a black man in America. I wanted to show why it’s hard for me to really show my patriotism the same way many white Americans do.

As I wrote earlier I served in the United States Army to protect the rights of every citizen in this country. My problem is that my service allows:

Cops to stop me for no reason and when I ask why ( black men feel free to nod your head ) be told that my car matches the description of a stolen car or that I match the description of a mythical suspect in a mythical robbery.

Can you imagine living through life having to understand the fact that any dealings with the police can end up with you being dead. Better yet can you imagine teaching your child how to survive an encounter with the police. That’s what black mothers do every day. A mother should be proud and happy when her son gets a drivers license. For black mothers it’s just another added worry.

My service allows cops like the ones that murdered Sean Bell to get a fair trial.

My service allows groups like the KKK to exist.

My service allows people to tell me I can’t call myself African American because it’s divisive . Let me just say this. If I start calling myself African Iraqi then we have a problem. As long as word American is there I should be able to call myself whatever I want.

My coverage allows people to say things like, “This is not supposed to happen here.” I always wondered where it was “supposed” to happen.

My service allows ills like gangs and drugs to thrive in the “hood” and not be recognized as problems and dealt with seriously until they spread to the suburbs.

I could go on but I’m sure you can see where I am coming from whether you agree with me or not. As a black man I get to see the good side and the just plain ugly side of this great country so while I love it I am not happy with many things that happen here.

I show my patriotism by trying to point out these issues and trying to fix the problems so that this great country can be even greater than it is.

There’s a part of the Pledge of Allegiance that reads:

“…With Liberty and Justice for All “

When that is true I will be the most flag waving patriotic guy you have ever seen. Hell I will wear a suit made from the American Flag and have my car painted red, white, and blue.

But until then let me show my patriotism in my own way and not question it

George L. Cook III
www.letstalkhonestly.com

African Americans & Patriotism

First let me wish you a happy and safe July 4.

Check out this great radio show segment which focuses on African Americans and patriotism. It focuses on how many African Americans have to reconcile the history of the United States with their love of country. A country that still has a long way to go when dealing with race: Click the link below to listen:

http://www.letstalkhonestly.com/blacknewsblackviews.html

Black Republicans launch Obama attack ads

The National Black Republican Party ( all 4 of them…lol ) have launched a series of attack ads that portray Barack Obama as elitist and the Democratic Party as racist. I have to give the GOP credit for using the few black members of their party to say things that they wouldn’t dare say. Watch the ads by clicking the link below:

http://www.letstalkhonestly.com/blacknewsblackviews.html

Obama wins nomination, hate groups increase membership

Racist hate groups claim that there has been a sharp increase in membership after Barack Obama won the democratic  nomination. Read a great article on this which includes quotes from members of these hate groups by clicking the link below:

 

http://www.letstalkhonestly.com/blacknewsblackviews.html

 

Ralph Nader says Obama “talking white”

Independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader has accused Barack Obama of using “white guilt” to get white voters to support him and also of “talking white”

 

He says Obama is avoiding discussing issues of importance to black voters so that he will appeal to more black voters. Read the article and check out Nader’s thoughts on Barack Obama by clicking the link below:

 

http://www.letstalkhonestly.com/blacknewsblackviews.html

Michael Dyson responds to Barack Obama Father’s day speech

You knew it wouldn’t take too long…..lol. Click the link below to check out Michael Dyson’s response to Barack Obama’s Father’s day speech.

http://www.letstalkhonestly.com/blacknewsblackviews.html

Will race factor in your voting choice?

This weeks LTH question of the week. Give your answer here: http://www.letstalkhonestly.com/blacknewsblackviews.html

A recent ABC News/Washington Post Poll suggest that 3 out of 10 Americans admit that race will play a factor in theie voting descision. Will it be a a factor with your vote?

	No, I will vote for a candidate based on his merits.
	Yes in all honesty it will be.
	Yes but not a major factor.
	I hope not.http://www.letstalkhonestly.com/blacknewsblackviews.html

Barack Obama was right about black fathers

I’m sure by now that you have all heard Barack Obama’s speech on Father’s Day weekend about black father’s stepping up to the plate and being more involved in their children’s lives.

 

But what you really have not heard are attacks against Barack Obama’s comments from many of those who attacked Bill Cosby. Now there are a few who voiced their negative opinions some blogs going as far as to say he betrayed have his race ( http://www.blackagendareport.com ) But many have not said much. You know why?

 

Because Barack Obama is right.

 

Now some may say he is just pandering to white conservatives in order to get their votes but so what if he is. His message is not any less true.

 

We need our black men involved in our children’s lives so that black boys know how to be a good man and black girls have an idea of what a god man is.

 

There is no disputing the reports that children who have fathers involved in their education do better as a group. There is no disputing that these same children are less likely to end up in prison. There is no disputing that these children are less likely to grow up in poverty.

 

Black men we owe it to our children to make sure that they do better than we did. The true measure of a man is not how tough you are, what kind of car you have, how much money you have. It’s not any of that. It’s how you take care of “Yours”. The true measure of a man is how you ensure your children’s future.

 

That being said, let’s not forget that the MAJORITY of black fathers do the right thing. Yeah, I know about the 70% number of black children born to single mothers but that does not equate to 70% of black men not being involved in their children’s lives. That only means that they don’t live with the mother.

 

One last point. It’s just not black men that need to step up. If you have ever been to a PTA meeting or Parent/Teacher Night forget color just count the number of men that are there. I’m sure women will outnumber them at least 3 to 1 if not more. So while this is an issue that has the spotlight shining on black fathers it is not unique to them.

 

To all the good black fathers out there keep doing what you are doing and set the example. Although you are rarely acknowledged  even by our own I just want to let you know that you are appreciated.

 

George Cook
www.letstalkhonestly.com

 

 

 

Racist Obama monkey doll

Now there is no way that someone saw this doll and did not immediaetly see the racist imlications but obviously sockobama.com did not. This is a toy they have just stopped selling due to a public outcry. See the offensive toy and the companies apology by clicking the link below:

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