Recent content by mrron

Destee, I took a little break from this site, because the level of anger here is bit much to take at times. Now you asked the question "why aren't there ten time's more white men in jail on drug charges. Once again this question stems from anger, and not a close look at the problem. I've...

I haven't read every response since there are so many. One thing I've noticed is that so many of us feel that we are "victims". In my opinion, that is a form of paranoia. Many times we are treated the same or even better than whites, yet we don't acknowledge it or even recognize it. That is...

Thanks for your reply black bird. You asked what has changed with the political system, since slavery, other than the focus, is that correct? You've answered your own question. It is the focus that has changed. Why does it matter if we have a two party system or something different. Members...

This is not the same system that enslaved black people. That system did not have an amendment to the constitution abolishing slavery. Also, that system only allowed landowners to vote. And women could not vote period. That system did not allow a black person to run for political office...

TTTC, I read your rant. Why do you get so upset? Your pulse must be around 120 beats per minute. You never answered the question I posted. This is typical of black nationalist thinking. The motto is to evade relevant questioning, especially if the answer will blow your cover. You are just...

TTTC, I admire your passion for your position. Unfortunately, it makes your opinions predictable. You are not going to listen to the reasoned position of excel10k? We are all black skinned people, but we are still diversified in our lifesyles and opinions. So, please don't shut us out because...

TTTC, you're right! I've moved on from this many years ago. This subject generates a lot of anger whenever it's being discussed. Everyone here is basically nameless and faceless, because of fear. If this subject was actually being discussed in the national arena, I think it would start riots...

I applaud you excel10k. You came on this topic and stated your accomplishments, and gave some very relevant information that others can use to progress in this world. Instead of giving you the praise you deserve, you have these people who have not stated anything about what they've done with...

Excel10k, I really appreciate your input and your clear understanding of what is really going on here. It's refreshing to hear my sentiments expressed by another. Truetothecause, there is a book on reparations by an author named Ray Winbush, his fiance happens to be a friend of mine. The...

Truetothecause, I must admit that I have more questions than I do answers on this subject. I do know that there has been a bit more support for John Conyers bill over the last two years. His bill ask for tax exemption for one generation. I can't answer your question about the native...

I've always thought that the government would address this issue at some point, just to get it off the table. But, if the point of reparations is to somehow repair the damage that has been done to black folks over this period of time, and it is to comes in the form of money, I don't see how it...

Destee, you just took one part of my statement and focused on it. You left out the rest. The premise of this thread, which you started, said that black girls style their hair because they think they are ugly. I disagreed, saying that it was part of our culture. You brought in the slavery...

"No child left behind", that should be more than a policy of the education department. It should be the policy of every family raising children in today's world. When it comes to buying a house, if there is no knowledgable person in the family, than an attorney should be consulted. The sub...

We haven't had a chance, in the past, to actually vote for a Black leader who has garnered mass support. We have to look at the influence the presidency has in the world. He is well liked by europeans as well, they compare him to JFK. I'm not looking for the black messiah, because that is...

Destee, slavery was their culture, and we did not willingly participate in it. We've created hair styles as a part of our culture. I would rather look at it in a positive way. It's not a European thing, it's a black thing, and it's also one of the biggest enterprises in the black community...