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| Cosby Defends Criticism of Black Community |
| 2004-09-09 |
| Posted by:Steve White |
| #12 #7 The NAACP knew before Cosby took the mike the gist of what Cosby was going to say. They asked him only that he ensure that his remarks were funny. I think he met that requirement. In susequent appearances Cosby was asked by blacks in the audience why he would say things that would reinforce white stereotypes of blacks. His response was that he didn't give a hoot about what the whites did or thought and that he thought it was time for blacks to collectively deal with this issue. SH, this is my exact point. Why aren't black mayors and business leaders up there standing behind Cosby when he is hit with the sort of audience questions cited? Trying to call career success and business acumen a negative stereotype is the sort of self-defeatist twaddle that keeps the ghettoes so well stocked with thugs. Coming down hard on such drivel as ebonics or lack of parental involvement in child rearing represent entirely valid issues to put forth, and to hell with "white stereotypes." Cosby is one of the few people of stature trying to change that and his standard should not be borne alone. The NAACP certainly has acceess to all sorts of black leaders, why aren't they rallying them to the cause. Cosby is to be admired for taking a stand about one of the few ways out of poverty (i.e. professionalism). Why his praises aren't ringing from the rafters, I do not know, save for the usual "whitey keepin' the bruthas down" sort of horseshit. |
| Posted by: Zenster 2004-09-09 7:28:41 PM |
| #11 Long Hair Republican, can you post a link for the stat about graduation results in the African American community today vs the 1920s? Thanks in advance. |
| Posted by: Grunter 2004-09-09 6:34:22 PM |
| #10 The nail in the coffin of Draculan-block voting. Own your own business. Get stuck from all directions with taxes with no visible result. Last year, in the recall here in California, the black vote for Arnie of those under 35, was about 25%. In fact, a preacher at a old line church (Jackson-Sharpton) proclaimed, "The young folk don't understand the struggle" No, Reverend, they understood the "Struggle", thus voting to TERMINATE the former governor, Davis. |
| Posted by: BigEd 2004-09-09 6:06:16 PM |
| #9 I completely agree Mrs. D! I hope that the NAACP is "secretly" backing this. However, in the original speeches Cos gave, you should've seen the look on Je$$e's and Rev. Al's faces when he was saying those things on the same stage. I think both the Rev's are coming to realize their "shelf lives" are nearing an end and may try to swap sides (to be w/ Cos) only because it makes them look good/$. I do have hope, though, seeing how that community is beginning to realize that they share more in common w/ Pres. Bush in the religion dept. than Kerry, and that recent polls show the younger generation as being something like 33% "independent" in politics (instead of towing the Demos' line wholeheartedly). As more and more of this community move into the middle class, they are shifting right. Even here in the "racist" south, our neighborhoods are being completely mixed (I personally live in Atlanta suburbs-one of the richest counties in GA- and have a black couple neighbor, a Mexican couple neighbor and a Asian (assumed Chinese) couple neighbor. We all get along GREAT!). |
| Posted by: BA 2004-09-09 10:46:31 AM |
| #8 SH, I agree and if the Blacks want to take care of business outside the light of MSM publicity, it's OK with me as long as they TCB. The problems are terrible and after 50 years of the WoP and civil rights legislation, the heavy lifting that remains is for them to do. I hope the rest of us are ready to help if asked and to praise performance. |
| Posted by: Mrs. Davis 2004-09-09 7:30:58 AM |
| #7 Zenster, in most case I would agree with you, but the Cosby speech appears to be a unique exception. The NAACP knew before Cosby took the mike the gist of what Cosby was going to say. They asked him only that he ensure that his remarks were funny. I think he met that requirement. In susequent appearances Cosby was asked by blacks in the audience why he would say things that would reinforce white stereotypes of blacks. His response was that he didn't give a hoot about what the whites did or thought and that he thought it was time for blacks to collectively deal with this issue. I've got a lot of respect for what he is doing and evidently the NAACP is facilitating the effort. I am unaware of any activity of this nature that the NAACP has been involved in recently. |
| Posted by: Super Hose 2004-09-09 4:22:18 AM |
| #6 It's a pity that other black community leaders in America do not stand up with Bill Cosby and help put the lie to his critics. Another sort of thundering silence, and just as damning for the future of black Americans. |
| Posted by: Zenster 2004-09-09 2:41:51 AM |
| #5 sh..well said! |
| Posted by: B 2004-09-09 2:37:36 AM |
| #4 Cosby is an interesting voice calling the black community toward introspection. Looks healthy to me. Hope they get it right for the sake of their children and the future of our country. |
| Posted by: Super Hose 2004-09-09 2:26:01 AM |
| #3 Carter was only around for 4 years... Clinton and his band of whores were around for 8. China. North Korea and Serbia win hands down for Clinton. Clinton cut the military by 2/5's. Allowed at least 6 terrorist attacks to happen without the proper responce. Could have had the best economy known to man and could still be rolling if it were not for his complete and total ignorance of free enterprise!! NAFTA and no way out.... Geezo..I don't want to take up anymore bandwidth... Berger and "notsobright".... AAAAAAAAAAAAAAGHHHHHHHH.... It's a tough one considering Jimmy probably started this war with the IslamoNazi's.... But Billy could have killed them all!! Bubba wins hands down!! |
| Posted by: Long Hair Republican 2004-09-09 1:48:26 AM |
| #2 LHR - I respectfully disagree with your Clinton 'fact'. IMHO Jimmy Carter leaves everybody else in the dust for "worst." |
| Posted by: PBMcL 2004-09-09 1:37:05 AM |
| #1 Fact: 4 out of 5 Af-Am mothers do not have a husbands in California!! Fact: Af-Am's were graduating more kids in the 1920's than today Fact: Af-Am Teenagers have a 50% drop out rate today ! Fact: Since and when DemonCrats have been in power, they have been more dividing than unifying! Fact: FDR was the 2nd worst thing to happen to our nation. If you believe in the "true facts" compared to the leftist drive towards their dream of utopia. Fact: Bill Clinton will be known as the worst president of all time. Fact: The left leaves there cause, left out... |
| Posted by: Long Hair Republican 2004-09-09 1:23:22 AM |