Why do most people like the idea that I am both rich, black and Redpublican???

Question

Until I whip out my long black rhetoric then most whites are frightened by the possiabilitys of a black man in politics.

Frederic Douglas, ran for president aginst Lincoln and almost won. It is time for another black man to take charge.

Answer 1

I personally do not care that you are black, rich or republican. It should not make a difference.

However, Liberals do not like the fact you are not still on their plantation and following their guidance. Look at what they have done to Condi because she isn't a flaming democrat.

I am glad to know that more and more blacks are becoming republicans and are willing to think for themselves and not blame others for the downfalls of America.

Answer 2

Dont know much about American politics (Im a Brit) but from what I can see on the telly, it seems like the one with the most financial backing for advertising usually wins, or maybe that was just Bush? dont see any other way he could have won, not that our Tony Blair is much better. As for the colour issue, do you really find it makes a difference? The only difference I noticed at our last election was the one I pointed out to my husband, the conservatives only had one black face in a sea of white in a photo shoot that I saw, but I also noted few women, no chinese, no asians, no mixed race, no people with disabilities etc. If that is what American politics is like as well maybe you should get off your high horse about just the Black issue and start pressing for a more varied (representative) government generally. The problem in politics (like so many other things) people only press issues directly relevant to them, anyone else can go to hell.

Answer 3

Well best of luck to you then. Just be a good president, please! Don't pull the race card or try to treat people differently based on race. The only way to prove to anyone that you're better than they think you are, is to show them. I think white people are just scared of a black man in politics because they're afraid of what's going to change and how it's going to affect them. Not that the president would have that kind of power to really change too much since everything has to go through the [predominantly white] Congress first.

But in any case, if you're a good, deserving guy, good luck to you! If you want to do it just to do it and just "show them up", then you're not entering politics for the right reason. You should be out there to help EVERYONE as a whole. It shouldn't be out of spite or anything.

By the way, Douglass didn't really run for president. He strongly supported Lincoln and Grant and was active in their campaigns, but he himself did not actually run. Blacks couldn't even vote until 1870 (After Lincoln's presidency and 2 years into Grant's) and most whites, whether they supported slavery or not, would not have voted for a black man. Just because they didn't support slavery didn't mean they saw blacks as equal human beings. So if you're going to run for president, you might want to brush up on your history first. (I'm an American Studies major).

Answer 4

I don't have a problem with the rich and black part, but I am not crazy about the Republican aspect. I don't think people are frightened by the idea of a black man in politics. Have you heard of a man named Colin Powell? How about Barrack Obama? Harold Ford, Jr.? Don't make it a black/white thing when it is not relevant!

Answer 5

Not sure, depends on what the long black rhetoric is. Truthfully I do not know what the racially specific stances in the republican party are. I know there is a black movement to the republican party but don't know the drive behind it.

I would guess that you are bringing in new ideas and stances and people fear change, no matter if the change is for the better or worse.

Answer 6

I used to be Republican. Then I stated studying the overspending in Washington and in the states. The United States is heading for a disaster bigger than WW III. I say get rid of the politicians and only vote in working Americans. People that have real jobs that they can go back to after getting to Washington. Career politicians are destroying the United States.

I am an independant now.

Black or White it makes no difference to me.

Answer 7

Whatever your dreams and aspirations are - Just Do It! However, just make sure that I am appointed your personal secretary. In addition, I demand my 40-acres and a mule...with no strings attached. It doesn't matter what party you associate yourself with...just be good at what you do and make me proud of you! Do not use others as your stepping stone, as if you do, they will retaliate against you. And please, select a Black woman for your wife... I don't think the public is ready for an interracial married couple in the white house... but there's still a first time for everything!!!

Answer 8

BOTH rich, black and Re*D*publican? Perhaps they're frightened by the "possiability" of an illiterate President, regardless of his race or the status of his finances...

I agree this country is overdue for a black president... I am not sure, however, that it should be you...

Answer 9

Because it seems like an oxymoron come true; it invalidates the myth that Blacks cannot be conservative, intelligent or make it to the pinnacle of society. The measure of a man in the US, is how much power does his wallet pack, the amount of melanin, just makes said person more obvious.

Answer 10

dont make this into another black/white issue. based on party.

Go ahead and run for president. who ever said most whites are afraid of a black in politics theres been many africna americans invovled pal

Answer 11

Errr...I think that was Stephen Douglas..not Frederic...and he was white and pro-slavery. Whites have no problem with black people being rich or republican. Whites have a big problem with black people who hate whites on the basis of racial generalizations. So I guess it depends on your rhetoric.

Try this on for size..."Right is of no sex--Truth is of no color--God is the Father of us all, and we are all Brethren".--Frederick Douglass