Comments on: Herman Cain, The Rise of GOP…

By: Anne

Anne — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:40:07 +0000

I love how the far right tries to use Cain as an example of a self-empowering black, as if he’s unique in that respect. The fact is that there are accomplshed blacks on both sides of the political aisle. While I don’t agree with everything President Obama has done, he has had to contend with Congressional Republicans who are doing all they can to ensure he has one term as president. I have a problem with Cain’s affiliation with the Koch brothers, whose policies would drive even more Americans into poverty regardless of race. I also have problems with Cain’s lack of empathy for those less fortunate, although he is a direct beneficiary of the Civil Rights movement. His ignorance in the area of foreign policy is embarrassing, yet those who lambasted Barack Obama for his so-called lack of experience are embracing someone with no political experience. It’s supposed to be appealing that he’s not a polished politician, although that’s exactly what a serious candidate aspires to eventually become. There is no way I’d vote for Cain, because aside from his race, he is a carbon copy of the other rightwing nuts contending for the GOP nomination.

By: Josh

Josh — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:06:28 +0000

My only question is will the republicans immediately hate him because he is black. Oh please don’t act like Republicans didn’t like him because of policy because that’s the hugest crock of bull I have ever heard. Race has played a HUGE part in the Obama’s lack of success to bring this country back to prominence. You would think they would be worried but you do have to remember that Republicans outwardly represent the Rich and Wealthy which most of them are White, Asian, or are of Arabic Descent; with a small percentage being represented by Blacks which most are Athletes or Entertainers and very very few are Corporate giants.

Let’s be real about this Obama wasn’t even in office before they began to blame him for unemployment, our crumbling economy, and babies being aborted by teenage mothers (oh yea I heard that one on Yahoo.com). I heard White People saying they would move out of the country if he was elected president. Which really makes me wonder why they stayed the entire 8 years when G.W. Bush was in office?

As blacks we have to learn all the facts and educate the uneducated. Obama isn’t a dictator or king and he can not change things at the snap of a finger. Middle Class , Working Lower Class, and the Lower Class just want fair opportunities around the board. A large majority of Blacks don’t want Affirmative Action because it’s actually more of the crutch than it helps. We want the best person to get the position no matter the color of their skin. A large majority of White’s don’t understand this.

So can anyone answer that question for me..?

By: Nicholas

Nicholas — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 05:11:22 +0000

Herman Cain is not a serious candidate for the republican presidential nomination. He is a professional motovational speaker and a very good salesman. He is paid a little pocket money by some very rich people to act as a distraction to keep the conversation on sillyness and off the issures, and what we need to be doing. He has no campaign oganization in any state. His television adds should put to rest any notion of his relevance.

By: King Krunknificent

King Krunknificent — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 02:58:56 +0000

This guy is just another suit.. He worked for the FED (you know that private offshore banking cartel that prints our money and keeps us in perpetual debt slavery), and his tax plan is terrible, he wants to increase taxes paid by the poorest of our citizens and give the govt another revenue source.. with a national 9% sales tax (unconstitutional) on top of the state sales tax (usually 4-8%) you’ll be paying upwards of 13%+ on all items currently being taxed!! Do you people not get that??? Seriously, just because hes black doesnt mean he knows what hes talking about or is advocating something thats going to help black people as a whole..

By: justsaying

justsaying — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 01:25:49 +0000

I like Herman Cain’s 9-9-9 Plan and the fact that he has served as Chairman of the Kansas City Federal Reserve is a plus! I don’t like the idea of decriminalizing the so-called lesser drug offenders who are assaulting communities across America and desroying the youth!

By: jd

jd — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 23:12:08 +0000

i dont like the idea of a new federal sales tax, just like every other tax it inevitably goes up. he also used to be head of the federal reserve, and was against a true congressional audit of that agency. ron paul, whether you agree with him or not on issues, he does not partake in secret ballots, and has a voting record that is consistant. what is taking place now in our govt, economy, and across the world was prophesized by him years back. i like his agenda, down size the alphabet agencies, end war, close international military bases, and BRING OUR TROOPS HOME! end the drug wars, and de criminalize narcotics. and strong borders. in all he is the most constitutional politician we have. oh, his net worth is only a couple of mil compared to the rest of the republicans. he makes his living off his medical practice. every check he recieves from congress he sends back to the department of treasury.

By: hoodgirl

hoodgirl — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 21:47:36 +0000

This is not a game this our life and the lives of our children’s children. We must stop playing in left field and start empowering ourselves as Cain suggests!

By: James Davis

James Davis — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:33:27 +0000

Hope and change is not working as we have recently founded out, it was relatively shallow. By shallow, I mean it did not extend much beyond the health care legislation. But, here is why we do not switch, and I am sure you must wonder. We are of the opinion we can add to the President’s depth, because his mind, I think, is open to ideas of positive change. With Mr. Cain, no matter how hard we push, we will probably, be unable to break even the surface of his mind because he is telling Black people in every speech he makes he is not open to change. It was the positive changes promoted by Black leaders in the sixties,like the Voters Rights Act, which got us to this point. Under a Cain Presidency, he would have opposed that act. No, hope and change is not working as well as we thought, but we are still in the game. As long as we are on the floor and in the game, we got a shot at adding some depth to this President’s game. http://www.sslumpsum.com