Hillary Clinton Is My Girl

I grew up during Civil Rights. I was born in the north, but lived in the south for 4 years whenI was a child. I saw so much injustice against Black people. I will never forget.
I was elated in Bill Clinton won the presidency, the first time. I voted for him twice.

I don't get Mrs. Dyson. Perhaps like Maya Angelou she has a relationship with Hillary Clinton. Hillary is her girl too.

Barack Obama is brilliant, qualified, experienced and yes Black. As President, he will do so much for the country, our global relationships and yes for Black people. I've heard Marcia and her eloquent speaking husband speak about the plight of Black folks and what we need as a people. I understand self-identifying as Black alienates many Whites, but as a Black woman, who has lived through Civil Rights and has fought against the injustices of Black people, how can you not vote for this man who is equally or better qualified? I know Hillary is your girl,but I don't get it or you.

Mrs. Dyson represents a disappointing dynamic in Black America--those who support Bill out of loyalty to him and those women who support Hillary because she's a woman.

Considering that a brother is a formidable candidate for President, I always thought that was enough to curb the institutional support Clinton is receiving. Boy was I wrong.

Mrs. Dyson's reasonings are those I would expect for someone running for the legislature--not for leader of the US. She complains that Clinton is not receiving her fair share of accolades during the Clinton Administration. We have yet to hear from anyone about what should we credit her for since she was not POTUS.

Should we credit her for visiting other countries? Working for children and families? Of course we should. That is the job of the First Lady. But, that does not entitle (which too many of her supporters insinuate) her to the Oval office.

It is also insulting to hear Mrs. Dyson diss black pride and marginalize Senator Obama's support as just that--black pride. Black pride did not show its face during the '04 election when Al Sharpton (the champion for civil rights)
ran. So, it is completely irresponsible and disingenous for her to school black people on black pride as soon as there is a viable black candidate in the race.

You know, I don't understand Black people?? We beg for the right to vote. People have died so that we can be free to make individual choices. If I don't get on the same bandwagon as my fellow black, then I am considered as a hater against my own people. I am tired of this color crap. If this woman wants to support Hillary, let her. This is her right. You are doing the same thing that Whites would not allow us to do decades ago, have freedom of choice. It is funny how blacks have become so controlled by the way of the whites. Some of us just don't want to be free.

I hope that this presidential race starts a resurgence of interest and *action* among black youth and young adults to become more informed, involved in public service and to lead for change in civic life. I hope for something that goes beyond Barack or Hillary.

We need ***HUNDREDS*** of more Baracks on neighborhood, district, city, county and state councils. We need them on school boards and in corporate offices and on boards of directors to finally do what is right. Oh and we need in elementary school, junior high, high school and college too.

Thank you Obama for being a good example.

April, "some of us just don't want to be free?" I guess it depends on your perspective. 90% of blacks vote democratic. If that isn't a bandwagon, I don't know what is. If we were really free, we would not be so beholden to the Democratic party. Yet, we are

Mrs. Jackson has every right to back the candidate of her choice. Blacks have every right to criticize her. I am one.

If her reasonings were sound and the qualifications she mentioned were president-proof, then I would think differently. Since she did not, she deserves to be thrown in with the rest of them.

MORE POWER TO YOU!! FRANKLY, I DON'T GIVE A DAMN WHO SHE VOTES FOR. I AM NOT MAKING HER LIFE OR YOURS MORE IMPORTANT THAN MINE. IF YOU WANT TO BE ENSLAVED FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE, THAT IS ON YOU. I COULDN'T CARE LESS. LEAVE ME ALONE!!

Well, this voter has not seen one shred of "hope" from Clinton, and, will continue to support Obama, and, if she is the nominee, I will just not vote for President or will vote for McCain, as at least you know where he really stands with issues that face the black community, doesn't care, and, does not lie that he does. The way she and her husband tried to pigeon hole Obama into a corner based on his race in South Carolina to scare off white voters, shows she and he are not friends of the black community, no matter how many of their paid inner circle try to change it.

Obama has energized people, young and old, all races, and, all Hillary has to offer the same old words that she has been harping on for years, and, has not accomplished one thing, other than run for President the whole time she has been in office and polarize the country as much as Bush has.

Hispanics delivered 29% of the vote to help Clinton win CA last night. While blacks delivered 6%.

This time I'm voting along racial lines, because I believe we have a viable candidate for president who is inspiring. We have someone who is different, who gives me thoughts of hope. Someone who doesn't make me want to hang my head in shame when I travel outside of the country.

I've often expressed that blacks are not a monolith, and have resisted thinking, voting in lockstep with the community. I feel differently about Obama. This time I want us to lock arms, look toward tomorrow and vote as one.

Clintons comments (Bill's) and the Robert Kennedy ad for Hillary have turned me totally off from the Clinton's. A white woman will eventually be president. History has already written that. I don't want more of the same. I want someone who's experience in the country has been different from the status quo.

amen sista!

i voted early friday for hillary with pride and glee!!!

i will not be hoodwinked by hope!!!

even rush limbaugh has curiously morphed into an obama fan!!!

kudos to latinos!!!!!

for being wiser than blacks and knowing that a vote for obama now = a republikkkan prez in nov

most blacks see this political war as an episode of american idol

latinos see obama being duped and baited to unleash republikkkan wrath upon all latinos in nov

it is all about nov
when ANY white male will beat obama

fyi
alicia banks
outlook
http://aliciabanks.blogspot.com/

OMG. I'm shaking My head in shame as skullduggery is afoot. Some Blacks just keep falling for the same ol' okey-doke. It's so obvious. It's the overlay for the underplay, and some of U/us just can't see the big picture.

Well, VERB, I hope I'm seeing the big picture, Obama is the voice of hope for the future, while HRC is a blast from the past, and, part of a system that is wrong, and, she has no desire to fix it, just keep helping the rich, including herself.

I will vote and, continue to donate to him as long as he is in the race, America needs a Presedint who wants to actually see change happen, not just talk about it.

Luther,

So nice to see another person on the planet of reality. There are only a few of U/us here. BE peace.

All this fighting and name calling within our race and political party makes me sick to my stomach. Here it is after seven years of torture from George W. and his fellow neo-cons, we have a chance to take back the White House, and were trying to destroy each other over a black man and a white woman!

We are constantly FIGHTING, while the republicans are busy UNITING! Trust me, the other side is enjoying every bit of this and will definintely use this to their advantage, come this November.

I personally like BOTH candidates! I just prefer Hillary Clinton's vision for America over Barrack's. I have the RIGHT to choose. I find it disgusting that someone in one broad stroke would place a lable on all black people that support Hillary Clinton as slaves. If we don't get it together by this November, WE ARE ALL GOING TO LOSE!! If Obama gets the nomination instead of my choice Clinton, I will be on the front line supporting Obama! It's all about winning back the White House with my fellow Democrats. So I'm praying for peace and unification within our party, and ask that you all do the same.

Here's a great read. A Plantation Divided

It's even been picked up by the UK's The Spectator Magazine.

With all due respect, Hillary has done some great things, that cannot be taken away from her. However, visiting countries as first lady really doesn't count as foreign policy.

It just may be that it's not her time afterall.

She keeps claiming that she's been vetted, but by whom? Maybe we need to take a closer look at the total Hillary and not be trapped by nostalgia. Looking at her pluses and minuses.

People want something new, she can still serve the country. We already gave her the concession prize of a senate seat, but she want's it all. . .on her terms.

@ Terrence - Hey thanks for turning me on to your site! Your views are quite refreshing! Your site is now locked in my "Favorites!" Great job my brotha! Please keep up the good work you do!

Thanks Jaye. As you visit, I "hope" to not disappoint.

Thanks Jaye. As you visit, I "hope" to not disappoint.

I don't want to be that familiar with anyone to start labeling them my boy and my girl. Let's keep it real. Whoever comes out as the stronger candidate; i.e., nominee (black male or white female)is the person I will be voting for and if my choice wins maybe then I can say my man or my woman, but until then it will be Senator Obama and Senator Clinton. I am an independent and I am loving it. May the best person win according to our political process which is far from perfect.

Who cares who you are voting for? The only thing I have ever heard about Mrs. Dyson is that she is the wife of Michael Eric Dyson, another Tavis Smiley buddy who yearly participates in those State of the Black Union forums that do absolutely nothing to improve the plight of Black folks in this country - all talk and no action.

These people write one book or speak at one function and they think they deserve a forum.

No one candidate, including Obama, is going to please all the people all the time. It is always such a bunch of rhetoric. And no matter who gets in the White House, if Congress overrides a veto, then nothing will get done. The lure of this election is the historical factor.

I like Obama, but I want to hear more about something other than change. I want to hear that my daughter who is a teacher will be compensated properly, that my grandson will be able to get quality healthcare, that my pension will not be confiscated by the underwriters, etc. I want to know that the boys standing on the block will be able to find jobs. I want to know that the elderly lady across the street will be able to keep her house.
And I want to know that an illegal alien will not have the same rights to the Social Security I worked for and that my son fought in the Army for. That is what I want to hear.

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I am very disappointed in Dr. Marcia Dyson and must say that she has lost all credibility with me regarding her undying support of Hillary Clinton, even as Sen. Clinton has tried repeatedly to emasculate and discredit Sen. Obama. Let me say this loud and clear, "Gender does not trump Race". I'm saying this as a single Black female who has experienced lots of gender discrimination because of my assertiveness and determined spirit, most of it from insecure Black men, but I understand the psychological conditioning that caused them to treat me in such an oppressive way. And inspite of that I have raised a strong, proud, determined and successful Black son, who is now 31 years old. The Clintons have double teamed Sen. Obama and have insulted, exploited and taken Black people for granted and basically and if we were fools. It angers me how the Clintons have just dismissed Sen. Obama as if he was a zero, they have absolutely no respect for him at all and have consistently demonstrated their disrespect and lack of regard for him as a HUMAN BEING and really their disgust that "he would have the nerve to run against Sen. Clinton. Usually when Black people are unfairly attacked in this fashion by White people, Black people have traditionally responded by "circling the wagon" to support and protect the Black person being attacked. But not Dr. Marcia Dyson, instead, she seems to be in agreement and support these racist attacks against Sen. Obama. This is shameful and she should turn in her Black card.

Jan