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		<title>Yes Time for the American People to Demand an Apology.?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[(ThyBlackMan.com) Enough! For many years, the American Left has and continues to shamelessly abuse the American people; slandering, beating up and bullying them into submission by using the easily proven false narrative that America is a racist nation. In other words, the Left recklessly and unfairly plays the Race Card. Why? The Left has great [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>(<strong>ThyBlackMan.com</strong>) Enough! For many years, the American Left has and continues to shamelessly abuse the American people; slandering, beating up and bullying them into submission by using the easily proven false narrative that America is a racist nation. In other words, the Left recklessly and unfairly plays the Race Card.</p>
<p>Why? The Left has great disdain for traditional American values and desires to transform America into it&#8217;s dreamed Socialist/Progressive utopia. Calling an opponent to the Left&#8217;s agenda “racist” typically frightens and shuts them down.</p>
<p>On behalf of my decent and hard-working fellow Americans, I demand an apology from the NAACP, the Congressional Black Caucus, the Democratic Party, Hollywood and the Mainstream Media. All of these self-proclaimed paragons of fairness and compassion are nothing more than liars; peddlers of<a href="http://thyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/proud-to-be-an-american-flag.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-40763" alt="proud-to-be-an-american-flag" src="http://thyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/proud-to-be-an-american-flag-300x229.jpg" width="300" height="229" /></a> hate and division. Each entity that I named is a cheering section and advocacy group, assisting the Left in the furtherance of it&#8217;s socialist/progressive agenda.</p>
<p>Somewhere in America&#8217;s recovery from the sin of slavery, the Left hijacked our well-intentioned Christian desire to achieve racial equality. The Left redefined “racial equality” to mean that minorities are never to be held responsible for their actions; minorities are entitled to endless government hand-outs via government confiscation and redistribution; opposing a minority on any issue is regarded racist and hateful.</p>
<p>O.J. Simpson&#8217;s attorneys successfully played the Race Card, changing the subject from Simpson murdering his wife. Baby murderer, Dr. Gosnell&#8217;s attorneys said his trial was about racism against a black doctor trying to help the poor. The Left is claiming that America&#8217;s outrage over Obama&#8217;s three scandals (IRS, Benghazi and AP) is rooted in racism against a black president. Whenever behavior by a black is indefensible, the Left plays the Race Card, expecting it to trump facts, truth, justice and logic. Innocent whites typically run to the tall grass fearful of being devoured by the all-powerful and all-consuming Race Card.</p>
<p>The Left plays the Race Card with impunity, intentionally attacking opponent&#8217;s First Amendment right to free speech. Victims of the Left&#8217;s unmerited use of the Race Card include Conservatives, Republicans and low-info voters – deceived to hate non-existent enemies; their brains infected with propaganda and misinformation.</p>
<p><b>Hollywood:</b> Hollywood is notorious for promoting leftist agenda lies to low-info voters. For example: in a movie I was watching, actor Ice Cube delivered this line, <i>“Tell the NRA to stop killing black people”</i>. I stopped the DVD and threw the stupid piece of crap propaganda movie into my trash-can. The NRA does not target or kill black people. The irresponsible producers of this film spread their hateful lie to millions falsely accusing and slandering the NRA which simply defends our Second Amendment right to bear arms. Informed black leaders praise the NRA. <span style="color: #000080;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RABZq5IoaQ</a></span></span></p>
<p>The NRA deserves an apology.</p>
<p><b>NAACP:</b> Serial liars! Chairman Emeritus Julian Bond said the tea party is “admittedly racist”. Mr Bond, show us the communication that proves your claim. President Ben Jealous said he saw signs, “<em>Lynch Barack Hussein Obama</em>” and “Lynch Eric Holder”. A year or more later, America is still waiting for Mr. Jealous to show us the two signs. The Tea Party deserves an apology.</p>
<p><b>Congressional Black Caucus:</b> Rep Andre Carson said the Tea Party movement would “<em>love</em>” to see black Americans “<em>hanging on a tree</em>”. <span style="color: #000080;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a target="_blank">http://fxn.ws/oNpeR0</a></span></span> How outrageously inflammatory and hate-inspiring is that? But most of all, it is a despicable lie. As a black conservative having attended over 400 tea party rallies on numerous national tours, I have only encountered being loved to death. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver said a tea party protester spit on him. A tea party group offered a $15,000 reward for proof of the spitting. No one has claimed the reward. <span style="color: #000080;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://bit.ly/16Cw16v" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/16Cw16v</a></span></span></p>
<p>CBC members claimed being called the n-word 15 times outside of the U.S. Capitol by tea party participants. Breitbart offered a $100,000 reward for proof of the incident. The reward has not been claimed. <span style="color: #000080;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a target="_blank">http://bit.ly/10IDDNv</a></span></span> These are only a few of many lies the CBC has told about the tea party. The Congressional Black Caucus owes the Tea Party an apology.</p>
<p><b>The Democratic Party:</b> U.S. president Jimmy Carter said opposition to Obamacare is motivated by racism against a black president. <span style="color: #000080;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a target="_blank">http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,551503,00.html</a></span></span></p>
<p>Democrats have declared that disagreeing or opposing Obama on any issue is racist. Remarkably, the Dems expect us to ignore Obama&#8217;s unprecedented usurping of power over the private sector and his routine unlawful trashing of the Constitution. Think about that folks. For the first time in U.S. History, we have a president that non-submission to his will could destroy you. Constitutional patriots deserve an apology.</p>
<p><b>The Mainstream Media:</b> ABC&#8217;s former White House correspondent Sam Donaldson said many on the right oppose Obama solely because he is African-American. Donaldson named Rush Limbaugh in his allegation. <span style="color: #000080;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a target="_blank">http://bit.ly/N349gL</a></span></span> MSNBC&#8217;s Chris Matthews says “<em>white supremacy</em>” plays a big role in opposition to Obama. <span style="color: #000080;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://bit.ly/13mSopG" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/13mSopG</a></span></span></p>
<p>Such allegations from liberal MSM hacks are absurd and bogus. Let&#8217;s get real. Obama is the first Affirmative Action president; exempted from the traditional vetting process for one seeking the highest office in the land. Millions of white Americans could hardly wait to pull the level for America&#8217;s first black president; 40% now attend tea parties. Poor things&#8230;they naively thought electing Obama would relieve them of ever being called racist again.</p>
<p>Blacks are only 12% of the U.S. Population. So it took a whole lot of white votes to put Obama in the White House – two times. White America deserves an apology.</p>
<p>I am only one voice crying in the wilderness. Still, I feel compelled to shine the light of truth on how the American Left continues to abuse the American people via the unfair playing of the Race Card; solely to manipulate Americans into embracing an agenda contrary to that of our Founding Fathers.</p>
<p>John Adams said, <i>“Our </i><em><i>Constitution</i></em><i> was made </i><em><i>only for a moral and religious people</i></em><i>.”</i> Such is who we are as Americans. Ironically, the Left uses America&#8217;s morality against her by playing the Race Card; with great success. Despicable.</p>
<p>My fellow Americans, you are a great people; non-deserving of the abuse you have suffered from the Left. You deserve much better. Don&#8217;t hold your breath, but the American Left does own you an apology.</p>
<p>Staff Writer; <strong>Lloyd Marcus</strong></p>
<p>Chairman of <strong><a href="http://campaigntodefeatobama.com/" target="_blank">The Campaign to Defeat Barack Obama</a></strong>.</p>
<p>Please help me spread my message by joining my <strong><a href="http://www.libertysharenetwork.com/lloyd-marcus.html" target="_blank">Liberty Network</a></strong>.</p>
<p>Lloyd is singer/songwriter of the <strong><a href="http://www.lloydmarcus.com/?page_id=741" target="_blank">American Tea Party Anthem</a></strong> and author of <strong><a href="http://www.lloydmarcus.com/?page_id=1029" target="_blank">Confessions of a Black Conservative</a></strong>, foreword by Michele Malkin.</p>
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		<title>Would Barack Obama Give His “No Excuses” Speech to Women or Gay People?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 18:22:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[(ThyBlackMan.com) I expected to receive some pushback after writing my recent commentary about the speech that President Barack Obama gave at Morehouse College this week.  The truth is that no matter how politely one expresses a disagreement with the president, you’re more likely to be attacked by those who seek to defend him than to [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>(<strong>ThyBlackMan.com</strong>) I expected to receive some pushback a<em><a onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','http://www.blackbluedog.com']);" href="http://www.blackbluedog.com/2013/05/news/dr-boyce-president-obama-lacks-the-moral-authority-to-give-his-lopsided-speech-at-morehouse/" target="_blank">fter writing my recent commentary</a></em> about the speech that President Barack Obama gave at Morehouse College this week.  The truth is that no matter how politely one expresses a disagreement with the president, you’re more likely to be attacked by those who seek to defend him than to be met with logical counter points to your argument. I mean, why back your arguments with facts and substantive information when you can simply call someone a “<em>jealous hater</em>?”</p>
<p>But for those who want to think more deeply about the president’s speech and its inherent double standard (<em>we’re not here to bash Barack, we voted for him too</em>), I offer some food for thought.  Consider how people would feel if George W. Bush made this statement to the students at Morehouse College:</p>
<blockquote><p>“Nobody cares how tough your upbringing was. Nobody cares if you suffered some discrimination. And moreover, you have to remember that whatever you’ve gone through, it pales in comparison to the hardships previous generations endured — and they overcame them. And if they overcame them, you can overcome them, too.”</p></blockquote>
<p><em id="__mceDel"></em>On one hand, the statement (<em>which came from President Obama’s speech</em>) could be seen as an inspirational remark. But on the other,  we have to ask, should a standing president remind young black people that nobody cares about them? Sure, we know it’s true, the White House says almost nothing<a href="http://thyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/barackobama.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-40760" alt="barackobama" src="http://thyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/barackobama-300x240.jpg" width="300" height="240" /></a> about the black unemployment crisis (<em>as white unemployment has improved as a result of their efforts</em>).  But I am not sure if a 100% white male could get away the statements that are overlooked from a man who is just 50% white.   I find it interesting how a slight change in the color of the  messenger can significantly modify the way we respond to the message and the kinds of messages we’re willing to tolerate.</p>
<p>Also, the statement above seems to say, “<em>Look, stop complaining about racism, it’s not going to get any better</em>.” But does the president say these same things to gay men who speak up about homophobia or women who speak about s****l assault? Please inform me if this is the case.</p>
<p>Imagine President Obama making this statement to a group of women:</p>
<blockquote><p><em>“Nobody cares if you were molested by your dad. Nobody cares if you were raped by your boyfriend. Women have been getting raped and beaten for centuries and they endured. If they can overcome their assaults, then you can overcome yours too.” </em></p></blockquote>
<p>How would that work for a presidential commencement address at a women’s college?  I doubt it would go over very well.   Even if these remarks are being made by a woman, this person would have to spend a great deal of time fighting on behalf of women’s rights to earn the moral authority to make such a bold remark. It’s difficult to say that Obama has earned such authority among black men, for he rarely mentions racial inequality among the list of the nation’s leading priorities.</p>
<p>I’m done talking about President Obama for the day, but I encourage those who aren’t afraid of facts and truth to consider what I’m saying.  Barack is a politician, I accept that.  But to somehow consider him to be an extraordinary asset for the advancement of black people might be a bit misguided, since the evidence of his sacrifice for the African American community just doesn’t exist.   He’s really just a darker, cooler version of Bill Clinton who graced us by speaking at Morehouse College.</p>
<p>Staff Writer;<strong> Dr. Boyce Watkins </strong></p>
<p>Dr. Boyce Watkins is the founder of the <em><a href="http://yourblackworld.com/" target="_blank">Your Black World Coalition</a></em>.  For more information, please visit <em><a href="http://boycewatkins.com/">http://BoyceWatkins.com</a></em>.</p>
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		<title>Yep Common Sense Leads to Common Cents.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[(ThyBlackMan.com) Some people say “common sense is not common,” which may be the main reason Black people are not as far up the economic ladder as we should be. Having been in this country since it started, having provided the free labor that led to the creation of much of the wealth now enjoyed by [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>(<strong>ThyBlackMan.com</strong>) Some people say “<em>common sense is not common</em>,” which may be the main reason Black people are not as far up the economic ladder as we should be. Having been in this country since it started, having provided the free labor that led to the creation of much of the wealth now enjoyed by those in charge, and having built a history of self-help and entrepreneurial initiative since our enslavement, Black people have the strongest case and the greatest need to exercise a little common sense when it comes to working collectively to improve our position in the U.S.</p>
<p>If we use our common sense, we will have more common cents. Using our common sense will cause us to do what other groups are doing, and as our forebears did in this country: pool our resources and support one another.<a href="http://thyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/common-sense.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-40756" alt="common-sense" src="http://thyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/common-sense-300x200.jpg" width="300" height="200" /></a></p>
<p>Common sense tells us to look around and see the dire straits our children are facing in this country and start compiling some common cents to help them meet and overcome their current and future economic challenges.</p>
<p>Common sense teaches us that we must not do anything that will subject us to the misery of incarceration and the profiteering of this nation’s prison system; we must give our youth alternatives, especially economic alternatives, to their negative behaviors.</p>
<p>Common sense should have taught us that discrimination still exists in financial institutions, and using our common cents we can overcome much of that discrimination by collectively leveraging our resources and supporting our own financial institutions. (<em>When you ask why we need Black owned banks and credit unions, also ask the same about Korean banks, Cuban banks, Polish banks, Chinese banks, and all the others that exist in this country</em>.)</p>
<p>Common sense dictates that we utilize our common cents to fund our own initiatives, first, and then look to others to support them – support them, not control them. Having common cents would also increase our ability to defend ourselves against local political issues that are not in our best interests; our common cents can be used to fund ballot initiatives, finance the campaigns of candidates who will work on our behalf, and pay for research, analyses, and recommendations that can be used to make informed voting decisions.</p>
<p>Common sense instructs us to pursue our self-interest in a society that is rapidly becoming more polarized. Common sense tells us that we do not control the major political and economic games; but in order to assure a win every now and then we must use our common cents. Economics runs this country; common sense tells us that.</p>
<p>If we use our common sense we will also use our common cents to create and sustain an economic foundation from which to operate and on which to build even more common cents’ initiatives. We must use our common sense the way our ancestors did, as they quickly caught on to the system they faced and immediately went to work building their economic resources to purchase their freedom and that of their relatives and friends. Freedom still ain’t free, y’all.</p>
<p>Looking back on our progress for the past 50 years, common sense shows us how far we have come relative to the strategies we chose to pursue and the leadership we decided to follow. Common sense says several of our leaders have done marvelously well, but as a whole Black people are still stuck at the bottom of the economic ladder, a ladder with rungs that begin at the halfway point. We must figure out how to get to the halfway point by adding our own rungs to the ladder.</p>
<p>Utilizing our common sense would move us away from individualistic thinking and toward common cents strategies. We must change our minds, raise our level of consciousness, and put positive action behind our rhetoric.</p>
<p>We must be willing to use our individual God-given gifts, to contribute to the uplift of a people who have suffered more horrendous treatment, both physical and psychological, than any people in this country. Common sense tells us that. How else are we going to prosper? How else will we achieve economic empowerment? How else will we be able to positively impact the futures of our children?</p>
<p>If common sense is not common then I guess I can understand the paucity, or lack of common cents initiatives among Black people. But I don’t believe Black people are short on common sense. How did we survive in this country? How did we progress in the face of adversity and even death? Why are we still here? How have we retained our sanity? How could there have been a Greenwood District in Tulsa, Oklahoma – and all the other Black economic enclaves across this country?</p>
<p>Our great-grandparents could not have done all they did without possessing a tremendous amount of common sense that, in turn, directed them to accumulate a great deal of common cents with which to take care of their business? So, what’s up with us?</p>
<p>Written By <strong>James E. Clingman</strong></p>
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		<title>Five Protein Shake Rules You Should Always Follow.</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 17:39:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[(ThyBlackMan.com) Your pre-or-post-workout protein shake may taste great, but if you’re not careful, it could actually undo your efforts to lose weight and be healthy. The Pros Of Protein Shakes PRO: For people who don’t have time to get their protein intake through food or want a quick recovery drink after a workout, protein shakes [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>(<strong>ThyBlackMan.com</strong>) Your pre-or-post-workout protein shake may taste great, but if you’re not careful, it could actually undo your efforts to lose weight and be healthy.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>The Pros Of Protein Shakes</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>PRO:</strong> For people who don’t have time to get their protein intake through food or want a quick recovery drink after a workout, protein shakes are a good alternative, according to nutritionist Keri Glassman, R.D.</p>
<p>What’s more, protein can aid in weight loss. Recent research published in the journal Cell found that digested proteins create a chain reaction in the digestive, nervous and circulatory systems that leave you feeling full hours after eating. That long-lasting satiety helps you eat less later on, which can mean a lower-or at least a steady-number on the scale.</p>
<p>While protein shakes can definitely benefit your body, there are some rules<a href="http://thyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/protein-shakes.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-40752" alt="protein-shakes" src="http://thyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/protein-shakes-300x256.jpg" width="300" height="256" /></a> you need to follow to make sure your shake isn’t just setting you up for failure.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>5 Protein Shake Rules You Should Always Follow</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Make Sure There’s Enough Protein In It.</strong> Is what you’re drinking actually a protein shake? elebrity dietician Ashley Koff, R.D. That means one with healthy and adequate sources of this important nutrient. “<em>Make sure you’re not compromising on quality, so look at what the source of protein is</em>,” suggests Koff.</p>
<p><strong>Make Sure You’re Using The Right Kinds Of Protein.</strong> It’s best to rely on whole food sources of protein whenever possible versus highly-processed forms. Organic soybeans, whole pea, sprouted quinoa, hemp, sprouted brown rice and egg whites are all excellent, healthy protein sources for your shake.</p>
<p><strong>Make Sure You’re Not Using Too Much Protein.</strong> When it comes to the amount of protein you should get, more is not always better. Ideally, you want six to 15 grams of protein in your shake. Some will have as much as 20 to 30 grams, but there’s no way your body is going to absorb all of that, notes Koff. Likewise, anything less than six grams is not a decent source of protein.</p>
<p><strong>Make It Yourself Whenever Possible.</strong> How can you be sure of what you’re getting? One easy way is to make them yourself. But when a blender, your favorite milk and some fresh produce are not available, pre-packaged shakes or restaurant ones can be a convenient option-just be aware of the ingredients, particularly preservatives and sugar.</p>
<p><strong>Don’t Forget About Portion Sizes</strong></p>
<p>Portion control is also key for healthier drinks. A super-sized protein drink, no matter what the ingredients are, will not necessarily be good for your body, and may end up causing weight gain.</p>
<p>“Many protein shakes have as many calories as a full meal, and some could even have a whole day’s worth,” warns Glassman. “Keep in mind: Are you using a protein shake as a post-exercise snack or as a meal replacement? Take note and monitor what you are drinking.”</p>
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		<title>President Barack Obama Lacks the Moral Authority to Give His Lopsided Speech at Morehouse.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 21:07:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[(ThyBlackMan.com) This week, President Barack Obama gave the commencement address to the young men at Morehouse College.  I was happy to see the president speak to these men, for I’m sure they were inspired by his presence.  The achievements of Barack Obama are nothing short of legendary and inspirational, he deserves to be recognized as [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>(<strong>ThyBlackMan.com</strong>) This week, President Barack Obama gave the commencement address to the young men at Morehouse College.  I was happy to see the president speak to these men, for I’m sure they were inspired by his presence.  The achievements of Barack Obama are nothing short of legendary and inspirational, he deserves to be recognized as such.  Morehouse College President John Wilson should also be commended for his extraordinary leadership.  Dr. Wilson was gracious enough to join the presidents of Spelman and Clark in co-signing <em><a onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','http://www.yourblackworld.net']);" href="http://www.yourblackworld.net/endmassincarceration" target="_blank">the open letter on mass incarceration </a></em>written by myself and Russell Simmons.</p>
<p>The president’s message consisted of the same themes that I recall hearing from my grandmother:  You have to work twice as hard to get half as much if you are black in America, and racism is no excuse for you to give up.  I agree with this message, and I share similar messages every single day of my life.</p>
<p>The president’s decision to speak in ways that he knew would resonate with Morehouse men and their older black parents was an intelligent political move, without question.   The president’s speeches tend to be more conservative when he speaks to African Americans (I even noticed his use of the word “<em>Lordy</em>” early in the speech), and this is a good fit, since black people are also very conservative. The truth is that many African Americans would be Republicans if the party would just stop being so blatantly racist.<a href="http://thyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/TheGreatOneBarackObama.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-40742" alt="TheGreatOneBarackObama" src="http://thyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/TheGreatOneBarackObama-300x282.jpg" width="300" height="282" /></a></p>
<p>Another thing about black people is that many of us suffer from the low self-esteem that tends to afflict oppressed individuals.  We’re not much different from the housewife who believes her husband wouldn’t have had to beat her if she had not burned the cookies.  When her husband is out with other women, she is simply thankful that he took the time to pay the rent.   She’s ecstatic about any form of acknowledgement from her husband whatsoever, and when he berates her, she knows that she deserves it.  To some extent, she comes to embrace her oppression as the natural order of things, and the tranquility of her marriage is built upon the idea that his views, needs and status are superior to her own.</p>
<p>When President Obama graces us with his presence, we are simply honored that he took the time to even acknowledge us.   Any symbolic gesture, no matter how scant and meaningless, becomes precious to us, because for some, there is no greater achievement that any black man could aspire to than to get validation from white people.  Had President Obama passed on the presidency and taken a position at an all-black school and educated thousands of black children, we would have considered it to be a wasted opportunity.  Why would such an important man spend his time with us?  The political harmony between black America and the Obama Administration is a carefully-designed relationship in which our job is to shut up and cheer for anything the administration chooses to do with our votes.</p>
<p>Part of this asymmetric partnership with the Obama Administration is that we are actually HAPPY when the president berates us.   We like being told that we don’t try hard enough and that the reason so many of us struggle is because we have come to embrace an inferior set of habits and cultural norms.   We ENJOY the abuse, because deep down, many of us have bought into the myth of white superiority as much as white people themselves.</p>
<p>So, when Obama comes to Morehouse and says, “<em>Stop using racism as an excuse and start taking more responsibility</em>,” we LOVE it.  We also nod our heads in agreement because for the educated elite, Obama isn’t talking about us.  He’s talking about “<em>them</em>.”  You know, those n*ggaz who keep getting sent to prison, who can’t get jobs, and who are killing each other in the street.   They deserve their plight because they don’t work as hard as the rest of us, at least that’s the logic. It’s easy to grab onto the simple answers:  Black men love their kids less than white men do, black women are only capable of raising incompetent children who eat Popeye’s chicken for breakfast, and black people are slightly less human than whites, thus prone to more criminal activity.</p>
<p>But here’s the issue.  Telling black Americans to stop using racism as an excuse allows President Obama to create a set of excuses for his own significant, even embarrassing, lack of action to help alleviate the clearly documented, undeniable, legislatively-enforced poison of racial inequality that continues to impact our society.   As he tells the Morehouse men to take more responsibility for their own lives, the mirror of personal responsibility should also be turned on the most powerful black man in the history of the world to use his massive platform to help confront systematic racism that affects us all.</p>
<p>The “<em>Super Negro Theory</em>” is a commonly-held belief that if all 40 million black people would simply make straight As, never ever break the law in a minor way, work 80 hours a week and make no mistakes, could overcome any form of racial oppression.  “<em>If Colin Powell can rise out of the projects and become head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, then you should be able to do the same</em>,” said the successful black man to a class of 2,000 high school kids.</p>
<p>The point here is that black people are the only group of people who are severely punished for being average.  If a young black male grows up in a neighborhood where he might get shot everyday on the way to school, the educational system is dilapidated, he is being racially-profiled on every corner and there’s no food in the house, we expect him to be able to rise to extraordinary levels of focus and capability to overcome all of this.  Sure, a few kids can be born and raised in the violent chaos of South Central LA and go to Harvard, but statistical theory clearly says that a large percentage of these kids are going to end up dead or in jail. </p>
<p>The point is that the “<em>Super Negro</em>” theory may apply to that rare kid who can leap systematic oppression in a single bound, but you can’t expect that same degree of personal power and focus to apply to 40 million people.  Unfortunately, some of our kids are going to be average, which for black people, is analogous to being pathetic, lazy, ignorant, trifling and worthless, thus giving white people an excuse to mistreat you and Obama an excuse to ignore you.</p>
<p>The best way to confront racism in America is through POLICY.   I can’t tell you how many hard-working, law abiding black doctors, lawyers and professors I meet who are discriminated against in the workplace.   Most studies show that when black kids make the same mistakes as white kids, they are more severely punished both in the schools and the courts.  There are a pile of studies which show that kids who are traumatized by living in violent neighborhoods with horrible schools and no jobs are far more at risk than those who do not.  So, why do we allow any politician to speak as if these issues don’t affect our outcomes?</p>
<p>Similar to the man who tells his wife that she needs to lose a few pounds, she also has the right to ask her husband why he himself is obese.  When he sleeps with other women, she can use that as her explanation for why another man was in her husband’s bed while he was at work.  The point here is that every single mandate that President Obama is putting on the men at Morehouse College (and those who could not be there) to “<em>man up</em>” and stop making excuses must be applied to a president who has continuously used Republican racism as his excuse for contributing almost nothing to fight the curse of black unemployment, mass incarceration, educational inequality, workplace racism and all the other social ills that we face every single day of the week.</p>
<p>Here’s another memo for the president:  You’re not just half black, you’re also half white.  So, as you speak to African Americans and tell them to stop using racism as their excuse for a lack of achievement, I encourage you to give similar speeches to your white “<em>brothers and sisters</em>,” telling them the same things.  The fact is that the Obama White House has a much more sympathetic ear when whites complain about 7 percent unemployment than it does when black Americans complain about 14% unemployment.  This is patently and undeniably unfair, and even the president knows it.</p>
<p>Hence, this lopsided approach to racial inequality does not give Barack Obama the moral authority to come into a room full of black people and talk about what’s wrong with us.  Chris Rock, Jesse Jackson, Louis Farrakhan or Harry Belafonte, could make these very same statements and have credibility because they are not afraid to speak the same way to whites.  My mother could talk about me like a dog growing up because I knew that after the criticism was over, my mother would go into the world and fight others who sought to do me harm.  Black men must openly question whether or not their president is truly willing to go to bat for them as quickly as he’s willing to go out and fight for the gay community.  Please don’t get angry with me for stating the facts, we must openly confront the nonsense.</p>
<p>This, folks is racism 101.   I’m not sure if the Morehouse Men applauded the message or not, but they also hosted the rapper “<em>2 Chainz</em>,” who had them all reciting the chorus “<em>All I want for my birthday is a big booty hoe</em>.”  So, needless to say, these poor brothers are getting a series of mixed messages, but the consistent message is that if a black man has enough power, then any rhetoric, no matter how distorted, is reshaped so that it seems to make sense.  But this speech doesn’t make a whole lot of sense to me.</p>
<p>Staff Writer;<strong> Dr. Boyce Watkins </strong></p>
<p>Dr. Boyce Watkins is the founder of the <em><a href="http://yourblackworld.com/" target="_blank">Your Black World Coalition</a></em>.  For more information, please visit <em><a href="http://boycewatkins.com/">http://BoyceWatkins.com</a></em>.</p>
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		<title>Genarlow Wilson Internet Rape Saga Continues.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 20:23:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[(ThyBlackMan.com) Overview This case gained notoriety when it hit the headlines back around 2007. The case and subsequent conviction was based on a flawed statue that made it a felony for a minor to engage in oral sex with another minor – while if those two individuals were to engage in actual intercourse it would [...]]]></description>
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<p>This case gained notoriety when it hit the headlines back around 2007. The case and subsequent conviction was based on a flawed statue that made it a felony for a minor to engage in oral sex with another minor – while if those two individuals were to engage in actual intercourse it would only have been considered a felony. Upon conviction Mr. Wilson was sentenced to ten years in prison without probation and his case wound its way through the court system and his sentence was ultimately overturned on the basis of it being “<em>cruel and inhumane</em>” given the circumstances of the act itself and the laws that were on the books at that time.</p>
<p>The laws themselves were as a result of this case amended. Mr. Wilson’s case gained media attention and quite a few persons of note lent their support to his case including Tom Joyner who personally backed Mr. Wilson’s entry into<a href="http://thyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wilson.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-40735" alt="wilson" src="http://thyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wilson-300x201.jpg" width="300" height="201" /></a> Morehouse College where He graduated this past Sunday with honors.</p>
<p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Ebony Vs WAOD</strong></span></em></p>
<p>This story first reared its head via social media channels, namely Twitter and Facebook when there was a story published about Genarlow Wilson that purported to demonstrate his overcoming the adversity surrounding his involvement in that case. The backlash as a result led to a campaign which targeted ebony sponsors and advertisers and led to the story ultimately being pulled off the Ebony.com site.</p>
<p>Amid much gnashing of teeth and bickering on Twitter and Facebook The argument that Genarlow Wilson’s crime was not properly addressed and that the “<em>victim</em>” in the case did not receive justice was a common theme and many were incensed at the idea that a convicted “<em>rapist</em>” was allowed to go scot free.</p>
<p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Twitter Bursts Into Flames</strong></span></em></p>
<p>Just when it seemed that story had died out or at least had been sent into retirement, the Morehouse graduation this past weekend managed to be the impetus for those who were engaged in the original slugfest to bring it back to the fore front. Although this time around, it appears to be much uglier and volatile than before.   The recent article can be found here including tweets from various people known to the blogosphere and Twitterverse.  The vitriol that has come from this most recent piece is somewhat disturbing if not outright slanderous. Making inferences about someone being a child molester simply because they support Mr. Wilson is a little over the top if not way out of bounds.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Second Chances</strong></span></p>
<p>I am not going to rehash the right vs. wrong of this case it has been done to death already.  There was a crime committed for which the offender served his time as the court dictated.  So the question now becomes why is that not enough? IF the 17 year old served his time and is  now moving on with his life  including seeking higher education and graduating with honors from a prestigious educational institution, why all the animosity. Should Genarlow Wilson have donned sackcloth and ashes and retreated to live the life of a hermit because of his actions back when he was 17?</p>
<p>The New Age/Self-Help meme has always been about not giving up and perseverance so when a young black male manages to transcend a negative incident in his life at what point do we acknowledge that?</p>
<p>There is no support for rape culture or those who wish to abuse or mistreat women and are incapable of understanding our value. There is however appreciation for someone who faced extremely negative circumstances and managed to turn his life towards a positive outcome. Especially when so many are not able to.  Have we become so twisted as a society that this is actually the wrong thing? Is the new meme now that once you make a mistake you are eternally doomed to an existence of punitive daily acts of contrition or do you have to shed blood to satisfy the angry crowds?</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Just wondering?</strong></em></span></p>
<p>Kindly advice – before you jump on any side of this or any other issue you might want to apprise yourself of the facts before speaking out publicly. In this case the court transcripts are factual documents that outline the case and the outcome.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[(ThyBlackMan.com) While this country professes to honor the ideals of freedom, independence, liberty, and justice, that&#8217;s just lip service. We have a long history of stifling each and every one of those ideals, and anyone who doesn&#8217;t believe that should simply try suing a major corporation for an injustice, or try embracing the &#8220;freedom&#8221; to [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>(<strong>ThyBlackMan.com</strong>) While this country professes to honor the ideals of freedom, independence, liberty, and justice, that&#8217;s just lip service. We have a long history of stifling each and every one of those ideals, and anyone who doesn&#8217;t believe that should simply try suing a major corporation for an injustice, or try embracing the &#8220;<em>freedom</em>&#8221; to live an unconventional lifestyle. This country frowns upon those things just like any other country. Gays and women are learning that lesson as we speak.<br />
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All of the institutions that are supposedly designed to protect our freedom and justice are nothing more than facades that are actually designed to give us the ILLUSION of freedom and justice. While I don&#8217;t want to throw a monkey-wrench in anyone&#8217;s comfort zone, it&#8217;s very important for us to wake up and be<a href="http://thyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/America.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-40731" alt="America" src="http://thyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/America-178x300.jpg" width="178" height="300" /></a> realistic about what we DON&#8217;T have, in order to work towards actually achieving what I choose to call &#8220;<em>The American Wish List</em>.&#8221;<br />
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According to &#8220;TakePart.com, &#8220;In 2008, eight states had no laws requiring students recite the Pledge of Allegiance at school. That number has recently dwindled to five, with Nebraska being the latest state to adopt a statewide mandate.&#8221;<br />
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Many conservatives, enthusiastically advocate that children recite &#8220;<em>The Pledge of Allegiance</em>.&#8221; Conservative talk show host, Sean Hannity said, &#8220;Why wouldn’t anyone want to say the Pledge of Allegiance, unless they detested their own country or were ignorant of its greatness?” Notice that even in Hannity&#8217;s statement advocating the recitation of &#8220;<em>The Pledge of Allegiance</em>,&#8221; which guarantees &#8220;Freedom and Justice for all,&#8221; you can hear a clear indictment against those who may choose not to recite the pledge.<br />
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That&#8217;s the kind of gross and narrow-minded hypocrisy that makes people not want to recite it in the first place &#8211; &#8220;I love the freedom, liberty, and justice in America so passionately that I&#8217;m willing to take it from you to get you to love it like I do.&#8221; That&#8217;s also what makes us look like the Beverly Hillbillies of the &#8220;free world&#8221; &#8211; rich and powerful, but as presumptuous, backward-thinking, and unsophisticated as they come.<br />
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The problem with many conservatives like Hannity, Limbaugh, and other&#8217;s is they&#8217;re so blind that they fail to even see the hypocrisy of their position. Thus, as a middle-class African American male &#8211; in fact, as a human being of good conscience &#8211; I take great exception with making it mandatory for our children to recite a lie as fact at a time in their lives when their thinking is being molded without their consent, or the consent of their parents. Because the Pledge of Allegiance represents the worst kind of hypocrisy, and it serves no useful purpose other than to brainwash the nation&#8217;s children.<br />
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One would think that as a conservative Mr. Hannity would recognize that the very essence of freedom is the freedom of parents to raise their children according to the philosophy that they see fit. Therefore, forcing a pledge down the collective throat of America&#8217;s children constitutes an unconscionable intrusion by government on a family&#8217;s rights. It&#8217;s un-American by definition, and it violates the very pledge that our children are being forced to recite.<br />
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A mandatory pledge is a blatant act of indoctrination. What other motive can we have for forcing children to recite a pledge that they don&#8217;t even understand? When I was a kid coming up during the height of the civil rights struggle, I was forced to pledge my allegiance to a nation that frowned upon everything I represented, and was dead set on thwarting anything that I ever hoped to become.<br />
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At the same time, so-called &#8220;<em>patriotic Americans</em>&#8221; &#8211; while enthusiastically insisting that we recite The Pledge &#8211; simultaneously lynched African Americans, bombed black children in church, and formed angry mobs to show up and jeer black children attempting nothing more than to go to the school of their choice.<br />
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And shortly before that, these same &#8220;<em>patriotic Americans</em>&#8221; forced Black WWII heroes (<em>the Tuskegee Airman</em>) returning from Europe to give up their seats to German prisoners of war. Yet, there I was, standing there reciting the Pledge of Allegiance &#8211; &#8220;<em>and to the republic for which it stands</em>&#8221; &#8211; every morning. Even as a child, if I had understood the meaning of the words that I would later have to dredge from my brain just to be able to think clearly, I would have refused to recite them &#8211; regardless of the consequences.<br />
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And beyond the pledge being morally disingenuous and a monument to the worst kind of hypocrisy, the entire text is, literally, a lie: &#8220;. . . <em>One nation under God</em>.&#8221; In light of what I&#8217;ve just described, what is that supposed to mean? &#8220;<em>Indivisible</em>.&#8221; The Civil War demonstrates that&#8217;s a lie. &#8220;<em>With liberty and justice for all</em>.&#8221; I won&#8217;t even waste the ink to address that issue. So again, other than brainwashing, what other motive could we possibly have for requiring our children to start off every morning with a lie of that magnitude?<br />
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Now, I realize that I sound like a wild-eyed radical, but if I do, it&#8217;s only because I have a very low threshold for bullshit. I love this country, but I love truth and clear thinking much more. So I&#8217;m eclectic in my views. I believe in clear, unadulterated thought, and addressing every issue on its own merit. As a result, sometimes I agree with liberals, and at other times I agree with conservatives. That doesn&#8217;t always make me very popular, but I&#8217;m more than happy to forego popularity in return for moral and intellectual clarity. I was taught that&#8217;s what it means to be an American. Maybe I&#8217;m naive, but I took that lesson seriously.<br />
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I&#8217;m in pursuit of truth, not an agenda. For that reason I stand with conservatives on issues like set-asides based on race, because moral and intellectual consistency dictates that if you&#8217;re against discrimination, you must be against <em>all </em>discrimination. Thus, if we&#8217;re going to set aside resources for the poor, those resources should be available to <em>all</em> of the poor, regardless to race, creed, or color. Our failure to recognize that fact ran a lot of White people who marched with King right into the arms of the Republican Party during the Affirmative Action controversy.<br />
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Yet, I stand with liberals in being against vouchers. The mere fact that conservatives want to create an entitlement program &#8220;<em>in the best interest of minorities</em>&#8221; immediately sends up a red flag for me. Creating schools run by corporations is the fastest way that I can think of to create young fascists who are running around speaking in fundamentalist tongue.<br />
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A voucher system would also lead to a two-tier society. What would happen to low and middle-class children if private schools raised tuition  beyond their parents&#8217; reach and the public school system have been destroyed? I&#8217;ll tell you what will happened &#8211; the parents would be chained to corporations to work for crumbs just so their children could learn to read and write.<br />
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Proponents of a mandatory pledge contend that our children should be taught to love and respect our country. It is my position that too much nationalism and not enough principle is what caused the kind of animosity toward this country that led to 9/11. We need to teach our children to embrace high ethical standards and principles, and then if the leaders of our country followed suit, the nation would benefit from the uncoerced love and respect of its citizens and the world.<br />
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Thus, the Pledge of Allegiance should not be a pledge at all. It should be presented as a goal. Then instead of lying about who and what we are, it would encourage us to focus our energies on actually becoming the society that we profess to believe in. Maybe then we&#8217;ll create the kind of nation where brainwashing our children for their allegiance won&#8217;t be necessary.</p>
<div>Staff Writer; <strong>Eric L. Wattree </strong></div>
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		<title>Five Tips for Recent College Graduates!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 04:35:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[(ThyBlackMan.com) It&#8217;s graduation time and thousands of college grads are hopeful about what the future holds. For some, that future is a vision they can see clearly and for others, it&#8217;s fuzzy and they are just hoping for the best. If you are one of the thousands of graduates donning a cap and gown this [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>(<strong>ThyBlackMan.com</strong>) It&#8217;s graduation time and thousands of college grads are hopeful about what the future holds. For some, that future is a vision they can see clearly and for others, it&#8217;s fuzzy and they are just hoping for the best. If you are one of the thousands of graduates donning a cap and gown this spring &#8211; or you know someone who is, consider these five pearls of wisdom as you head into the &#8220;<em>real world</em>.&#8221; Ten to twenty years after graduation, these are the pearls of wisdom many grads say they wish they&#8217;d known when they graduated. Shorten your learning curve and embrace this wisdom now:</p>
<p><b>1. Go for what you really want.</b></p>
<p>Don&#8217;t downsize your dream before you&#8217;ve even attempted it. Go directly for the type of job you want while simultaneously being flexible. It is a challenging job market, but it is not impossible. Remember the phrase, &#8220;<em>Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you&#8217;ll land among stars</em>.&#8221; It applies here. Don&#8217;t allow fear to keep you from going after what you really want.</p>
<p><b>2. Place is more important than position.<a href="http://thyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Collegegraduate.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-40701" alt="Smiling Black woman holding graduation diploma and hugging husband" src="http://thyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Collegegraduate-300x199.jpg" width="300" height="199" /></a></b></p>
<p>Landing a job in your field sometimes means landing a job that is beneath your skill level. But if that job puts you in the right environment, you can make connections and be ready when the right opportunity opens up. Be willing to pay your dues by getting your foot in the door, then show your employer your energy, dedication and ability. You may get an opportunity to move up once you&#8217;ve proven yourself.</p>
<p><b>3. No one owes you anything.</b></p>
<p>One of the biggest complaints I hear from leaders in today&#8217;s organizations is that too many young people have a sense of entitlement. Experience is a great teacher. Soak up all the knowledge you can. Get a mentor. Listen more than you speak. Don&#8217;t expect a promotion or raise because you show up and do your job. That&#8217;s what you&#8217;re paid to do. Employers don&#8217;t owe you appreciation, more money or a bigger job title.</p>
<p><b>4. Build a foundation for where you want to be ten years from now.</b></p>
<p>Know where you want to be in five years or ten years. If you&#8217;re not living your vision, you&#8217;re probably living someone else&#8217;s. So have a vision for where you want to go so you don&#8217;t wander aimlessly in your career, only to find yourself frustrated later because you didn&#8217;t aim high.</p>
<p><b>5. Build a life, not just a career.</b></p>
<p>Work hard, yes, but also play hard. Think about what you want for your personal life. Don&#8217;t live to work, <i>work to live. </i>When you consider jobs, think about the lifestyle you want to lead &#8211; do you want to be on call 24-7? Do you want to live near family or do you really not mind moving across the country or around the world? Are you willing to live far away for a few years, but plan to move back to your current area? Will your job give you time for a life outside of work?</p>
<div>Written by <strong>Valorie Burton</strong></div>
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		<title>Yes Why the Public Should Yawn Over Alleged Obama Scandals.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[(ThyBlackMan.com) The mostly media driven scandal talk involving President Obama has so far stirred barely a yawn among the public. There are good reasons. The four alleged scandals, Benghazi, the IRS, the AP leaks, and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius supposed shakedown of corporations to help implement the health care act don’t come [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>(<strong>ThyBlackMan.com</strong>) The mostly media driven scandal talk involving President Obama has so far stirred barely a yawn among the public. There are good reasons. The four alleged scandals, Benghazi, the IRS, the AP leaks, and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius supposed shakedown of corporations to help implement the health care act don’t come close to passing the smell test for a public fogging of the president. There is absolutely no clear cut evidence or testimony that Obama had any knowledge of or hand in the missteps. And the comparison to Watergate, or Nixon, is a joke and an insult.</p>
<p>Nixon orchestrated the long train of Watergate criminal abuses. He and a slew of administration officials resigned, retired, or were indicted for their criminal conduct. The IRS alleged scandal is the one that does have the potential to generate some public outrage, mostly because of the inherent public fear and animosity toward the IRS. But the best or worst that can be said about this is that some IRS operatives dissected the Tea Party and other political groups<a href="http://thyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Obama-Gate.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-40698" alt="Obama-Gate" src="http://thyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Obama-Gate.jpg" width="259" height="195" /></a> because some do blatantly engage in political activities that IRS rules forbid after they get a tax exemption. These officials went too far with their over intrusive scrutiny of these groups. But this is a far cry from the blatant and direct misuse of the IRS by past presidents from Democrat Lyndon B. Johnson to Republican Nixon too whipsaw political groups they considered enemies.</p>
<p>Then there’s the almost ritual expectation by the public that second term presidents will be dogged by some scandal. This was the case with Eisenhower, Nixon, of course, Reagan, Clinton and George W. Bush. This shouldn’t surprise. They’ve been in office a long time. They run a big sprawling government with thousands of appointees and personnel. This is simply beyond the pale of one person to control every facet and decision their appointees and personnel make.</p>
<p>These are mere trifles, though, when stacked up against the major reason that the media’s sensationalized missteps of the Obama administration have barely registered a blip on the public chart. The reason is the GOP. It has stepped up its very publicly avowed bitter, protracted and divisive war to stymie Obama&#8217;s second term presidency. It has virtually declared a boycott of his judicial nominees. GOP senators have subjected his top cabinet picks to a free-wheeling public attack, smear, and vilification campaign. GOP House Republicans have voted 37 times to repeal the Affordable Health Care Act. Both House and Senate Republicans have made it equally clear they will not even consider trying to do a deal with Obama on fiscal and debt reduction measures.</p>
<p>The GOP has made no secret that it will continue to use its two formidable weapons to further hammer Obama. One is its power to say no in Congress. The hoped for payoff for the GOP is that forcing Obama into a prolonged war with it will result in the White House getting little or none of its legislative agenda through Congress and this will sour public opinion on the White House. This has been the bane of other presidents during their second term and has marred their legacy. </p>
<p>Then there&#8217;s the power of money. Since many well-heeled GOP corporate bankrolled candidates went down to defeat in the presidential election, some saw this as a grand rejection of the corporate, banking and wealthy ultra conservative bankrollers ability to buy their way into office with their handpicked conservative candidates. This is a wrong read. Money will continue to be a potent weapon at the GOP&#8217;s disposal. The astronomical cost of winning an office virtually assures that. The difference is that in future elections the GOP will be more selective and prudent about the conservatives that its campaign financiers bankroll.</p>
<p>The GOP&#8217;s greatest weapon is the frozen political divide in the country. Nearly 50 percent of the nation&#8217;s voters not only did not support Obama, but expressed total contempt for his policies and his administration. The GOP banks that it can swivel this divisiveness into sustained opposition to those policies, and that it can buy enough time with that until the 2014 midterm elections and further boost its numbers in the House and especially the Senate.  </p>
<p>This is where the real and manufactured Obama scandals fit in. By blitzing the White House and the media with a score of hearings on alleged Obama administration scandals, the GOP hopes to stir up enough dirt, public doubt, and dissension to further cripple Obama and, in a dream case, cripple Hillary Clinton or any other Democratic presidential contender for 2016. So far, the ploy hasn’t worked. The alleged Obama scandals have not ignited public outrage. But this in no way sates the GOP&#8217;s thirst to pull out all stops to try and make sure they do.</p>
<p>Written By <strong>Earl Ofari Hutchinson</strong></p>
<p>One can find more info about Mr. Hutchinson over at the following site; <strong><a href="http://thehutchinsonreportnews.com/">TheHutchinson ReportNews</a></strong>.</p>
<p>Also feel free to connect with him through twitter; <a href="http://twitter.com/earlhutchinson">http://twitter.com/earlhutchinson</a></p>
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		<title>Well NAACP Chair Julian Bond is a Liar!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[(ThyBlackMan.com) Chairman emeritus, Julian Bond, of the NAACP said the tea party is “admittedly racist”. Mr Bond, I challenge you to show us the video, article, facebook post or the tweet in which the tea party admitted it is motivated by racism. As a black tea party activist who has participated in over 400 tea [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>(<strong>ThyBlackMan.com</strong>) Chairman emeritus, Julian Bond, of the NAACP said the tea party is “<em>admittedly racist</em>”. Mr Bond, I challenge you to show us the video, article, facebook post or the tweet in which the tea party admitted it is motivated by racism.</p>
<p>As a black tea party activist who has participated in over 400 tea party rallies, I am confident that your claim is bogus. Therefore Mr Bond, you sir are a despicable liar, severely compromising your image as a statesman. You and your ilk purposely inspire hate in low-info black voters against tea party patriots who simply said no to Obama&#8217;s socialist agenda and trashing of the Constitution. Shame on you Mr Bond. <span style="color: #000080;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.examiner.com/article/naacp-chair-legitimate-for-irs-to-target-admittedly-racist-tea-party" target="_blank">http://www.examiner.com/article/naacp-chair-legitimate-for-irs-to-target-admittedly-racist-tea-party</a></span></span></p>
<p>The NAACP leadership has abandoned it&#8217;s commitment to traditional marriage, family, education, self-reliance and hard work. The once great well-intentioned organization has morphed into a far-left radial liberal racist hate<a href="http://thyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Julian-Bond.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-40694" alt="Julian-Bond" src="http://thyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Julian-Bond-233x300.jpg" width="233" height="300" /></a> group which exploits race, using it as a bludgeon to silence any and all opposition to Obama and the Democrats&#8217; government overreaching, ever expending entitlement programs and Obama&#8217;s vowed redistribution of wealth. MLK would not approve.</p>
<p>Sadly, the NAACP feels embolden to lie about the tea party, confident that the mainstream media will not challenge them or demand proof of their outrageous allegations. The MSM gleefully distributes the NAACP&#8217;s lies.</p>
<p>Remember when NAACP president, Ben Jealous said he saw tea party protesters carrying signs which read, “<em>Lynch Barack Hussein Obama</em>” and “<em>Lynch Eric Holder</em>”? <span style="color: #000080;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2010/07/13/naalcp_accuses_tea_party_of_wanting_to_lynch_obama_holder" target="_blank">http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2010/07/13/naalcp_accuses_tea_party_of_wanting_to_lynch_obama_holder</a></span></span></p>
<p>Folks, the MSM hates the tea party. If the signs that Jealous claims to have seen existed, the MSM would have made sure they were posted everywhere. And yet, no one other than Mr Jealous has seen the lynch Obama and Holder signs. So, in plain English, Ben Jealous is a liar. The MSM never challenged Jealous to show them the signs. The MSM simply reported Jealous&#8217; divisive hate-inspiring lie as fact.</p>
<p>Has anyone in the mainstream media asked Julian Bond to show them when and where the tea party admitted it is racist? No. Mr Bond is a black hate-filled liberal. The MSM loves blacks who say they are victims of a racist America. Thus, Bond&#8217;s accusation is reported as gospel.</p>
<p>What happened to the once great NAACP? What happened to Julian Bond, the dignified civil rights statesman? What seduced these trusted advocates for racial equality to the dark side, stumping for the socialists/progressives&#8217; radical anti-America agenda? Money? MSM approval? A seat at the liberal Democrat massa&#8217;s table?</p>
<p>Mr. Julian Bond, the NAACP and associates have lost their way, abandoning their mission of black empowerment. Their betrayal of black America includes re-enslaving them; making as many blacks as possible slaves of Obama&#8217;s welfare-state government subsidized and controlled America.</p>
<p>If true to their mission of real black empowerment, the modern civil rights movement would embrace and celebrate extraordinarily successful blacks such as Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and entrepreneur and presidential candidate Herman Cain.</p>
<p>But rather than holding the blacks I have mentioned up to black youths as shining examples of what can be achieved in the greatest land of opportunity on the planet via education and hard work, these successful blacks are despised by the black liberal plantation overlords.</p>
<p>The NAACP and company thrives on black Americans believing themselves victimized, disenfranchised and hated. Their mantra to black voters is Conservatives, Republicans and whites want you to fail. Keep voting for us and we will keep them at bay. Folks, I am talking big-time evil.</p>
<p>Rush Limbaugh appropriately calls the NAACP the NAALCP. The “<em>L</em>” is for liberal. Blacks who are Conservative – who bypass government programs to achieve success and who love their country are on the NAACP and company&#8217;s excrement list; targeted for destruction.</p>
<p>I say again, Mr. Julian Bond, you are a despicable liar. The tea party would never say it is racist because it is not. As a matter of fact, my personal experience bears witness that the tea party seeks the best for all Americans. The Left are the ones relentless in their attempts to make the tea party&#8217;s opposition to Obama&#8217;s agenda about race in an effort to slander and intimidate the tea party into silence. In reality, the tea party considers Obama&#8217;s race irrelevant.</p>
<p>The tea party is motivated by love; love for the greatest nation on the planet and their refusal to see it transformed into an Obama-nation of the vision of our Founding Fathers.</p>
<p>By the way Mr Bond, I am the black singer/ songwriter who penned the “<em>American Tea Party Anthem</em>”. Check it out on Youtube. It has a great hook! God bless. <span style="color: #000080;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=bim8ZNdYbq4</a></span></span></p>
<p>Staff Writer; <strong>Lloyd Marcus</strong></p>
<p>Chairman of <strong><a href="http://campaigntodefeatobama.com/" target="_blank">The Campaign to Defeat Barack Obama</a></strong>.</p>
<p>Please help me spread my message by joining my <strong><a href="http://www.libertysharenetwork.com/lloyd-marcus.html" target="_blank">Liberty Network</a></strong>.</p>
<p>Lloyd is singer/songwriter of the <strong><a href="http://www.lloydmarcus.com/?page_id=741" target="_blank">American Tea Party Anthem</a></strong> and author of <strong><a href="http://www.lloydmarcus.com/?page_id=1029" target="_blank">Confessions of a Black Conservative</a></strong>, foreword by Michele Malkin.</p>
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