The Associated Press is worried that Americans might accidentally imagine that the elevation of Barack Obama to the presidency could make people think that blacks in America really can get ahead. The AP is so worried that it sought out a race hustler to deny that blacks can make it here no matter what happened on November 4.
As the AP reports it, apparently young Kari Fulton "cringed" when Barack Obama won the past election. She "cringed" because she heard a white guy say that Obama's election put a dent in the charge of racism in America. And why did she "cringe"? Why, it's because "racism is still very much alive and well" she told the AP.
And how does young Kari know this? At 23 she never lived through Jim Crow. She doesn't remember the days when there were few blacks on TV and blacks in music were segregated to separate genres, not mixing with white singers. She wasn't around when black CEOs didn't exist and no blacks roamed the halls of Congress or the White House without pushing a broom. So, how does this 23-year-old girl know that "racism is alive and well"? Because she is a black activist, that's why.
Fulton, 23, was part of a group of young black activists from across the country who worked to register and turn out young black voters in the presidential election. The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation brought the group together shortly after the election to learn about converting their enthusiasm into ongoing political activism.
You see, the AP presents us the opinion of young Miss Fulton because she works for a black-centric activist group. I'm sort of wondering if the AP thought that a race hustler at any age would stick a knife in her livelihood and admit that the need for her activism is less extant?
I wonder what a buggy whip manufacturer would have said in the early 1900s when asked if people would still need buggy whips in the future? Do ya think he might have said, "Why sure. We'll ALWAYS need buggy whips!"
Of course, the AP is right to say that the problems that blacks in the US face aren't going to magically melt away because we've elected the first black president. But to pretend that nothing has changed regardless of that election is also just as specious. Worse it is an insult to the real discrimination that past Americans suffered through.
The AP then details a series of statistics that shows that blacks have less success than whites in America today. Naturally, these stats cannot be denied. But to assume at this stage of our nation's history that it must all be because of white racism sadly excuses their own culpability for these problems. In an era when blacks fill spots in every walk of life at the highest levels (now including the presidency) to put their general lack of success solely on "racism" shows a serious lack of introspection.
Not once does the AP bring up the real problem that blacks have in their cultural habits as one reason why they are doing poorly by comparison.
No where does AP mention how Rap "music" celebrates the lowest societal behavior, no where does AP mention the "don't snitch" attitude that keeps blacks from interacting with authorities, and no where does the AP mention the sordid disinterest of black fathers in the upbringing of their own children. The AP also does not explore the serious lack of interest that many blacks have in education. Not to mention the serious crime problem that black communities are mired in. All these are areas in which blacks not only have the power to affect, but can expect the hearty assistance of government AND their white neighbors.
No, instead of having a truthful discussion on race and the plight of blacks in America, the AP allows race hustlers to dump all blame on "white racism."
Certainly a Barack Obama presidency won't solve the problems of America's blacks, but neither is it something to dismiss so easily. Worse, ignoring the serious problems that blacks impose on themselves is no way to make things better, either.
Sadly, the AP is only too happy to accept the word of race hustlers like our Miss Fulton instead of engaging in a serious discussion of the problems that face us all.
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Black activist indeed.
November 25, 2008 - 07:40 ET by motherbeltBlack activist indeed.
Tranlation: Whiner.
In this case a little baby,
November 25, 2008 - 07:41 ET by Warner Todd HustonIn this case a little baby, 23-year-old whiner. One that has NEVER had to live through any substantial discrimination.
Race Hustlers - go away!
November 25, 2008 - 07:47 ET by Blogger Guy00001The race industry doesn't want to go away, but it will go away. Most Americans won't buy their lies anymore.
Nah
November 25, 2008 - 10:19 ET by EurikaIt pays for the Democrats to keep racism alive, don't think it will go away soon. They want to keep the minority vote.
We'll see. If Hitler was an
November 25, 2008 - 17:30 ET by andophiroxiaWe'll see. If Hitler was an example of eugenics to its logical end, then well perhaps Obama is the logical end of race-hustling and PC.
“You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life.” ~ Winston Churchill
black caucus busy these days?
November 25, 2008 - 07:48 ET by Mica the MagnificentWonder what the congressional black caucus is doing these days?
Anyway, discrimination in this country won't be officially over until there are more chinese in the NFL
Yawn...
November 25, 2008 - 07:48 ET by FinerThingsClubMemberInTrainingYour gravy train is coming to a screeching halt Kari Fulton (or as I read that a little too early this morning, Ms. Kung Fu Fighting)
See Ms. Kung Fu Fighting at the ripe age of 23, how shall I say this, you appear to know very little.
If you have actually experienced any type of racism might it be solely because of that ginormous Michelle Obama chip on your shoulder you clearly display?
Racism by you is probably defined by anyone who rolled their eyes when you got up on your pedastal with megaphone or microphone in hand.
If you want to make a positive difference in your own community, try looking inwardly at the choices YOU and your neighbors make.
As to the AP, as always, you stay classy!
Of course...
November 25, 2008 - 07:52 ET by Warner Todd Huston... everybody is Kung Fu fighting!
I'm jess sayin' ya know?
Take a look in the miror Ms. Fulton
November 25, 2008 - 08:01 ET by c5thenRacisim exists and is perpetrated by you and others like you.
Would it be better if we were like R'wanda or Congo or Somalia? The Us .vs. Them attitude (be it race, religion, language, height, geneology, etc.) is present all over the world. The way to fight it is to ignore the differences and treat everyone like a human, not reverse the feelings.
Hey, I got the wrong "CHANGE"!
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Racial disparities persist
November 25, 2008 - 08:12 ET by motherbeltRacial disparities persist -- in just about every measurable form --
and they won't simply melt away because the nation has a black
president.
OK, let's stipulate to that fact.
The problems are significant.
* About a quarter of black
Americans live in poverty -- nearly three times the rate for whites --
at a time when rising budget deficits and expensive corporate bailouts
are going to leave little federal money for anti-poverty programs. The
federal budget deficit is likely to hit a record $1 trillion next year.
* Black adults are less likely than whites to have college degrees and more likely to be in prison.
* Blacks are less likely than whites to have health insurance and, on average, they don't live as long as whites.
* Homicide is the leading cause of death among black males ages 15 to 34 -- and it has been for years.
* A typical black household makes only 62 percent of the income of a typical white household.
And which of those problems can white people solve for blacks????
But back to Ms. Fulton: She "cringed" because she has lived her whole life (or at least her so-called "adulthood") as a "victim" and can't face living any other way!
Yup yup yup
November 25, 2008 - 08:26 ET by FinerThingsClubMemberInTrainingWhere the heck was anyone in the MSM pointing out the blatantly obvious crime wave in Chicago this year, esp the weekend back in April when 36 people were gunned down (nine killed) in one weekend?
Oh right. That may have reflected poorly on their candidate and the goings-on in his home state. Also, it's not politically correct to insinuate poor black youths sometimes join gangs. You know, that icky sticky personal responsibility thingy.
yup, she's a hack
November 25, 2008 - 13:59 ET by katainkentno sources, no reasoning, all hustle.
It should be mandatory for people to cite their sources for statistics.
And : Once the statistics are cited it would be responsible to dig deeper and try and reason out the "why" and expose it. For instance why is homicide the leading cause of death among black males for 3 separate age groups?
An article like this shouldn't be 8 paragraphs, it should be 8 pages (at least). Its an absolute disservice for people who have a genuine concern for the subject matter.
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I am glad you bought up Bill
November 25, 2008 - 14:04 ET by general companyI consider him to be one of Americas true living treasures.
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Sadly
November 25, 2008 - 08:15 ET by The DistributistI think that having Øbama in the White House will be a boon to the racism industry. They will see racism in every criticism of his single term as president; every opposition raised to every policy question will be race based.
"Modern man is staggering and losing his balance because he is being pelted with little pieces of alleged fact which are native to the newspapers; and, if they turn out not to be facts, that is still more native to newspapers." -GKC
Racism exist....
November 25, 2008 - 08:33 ET by jackie3But it is no longer the black man being oppressed. It's the whites! Affirmative action has taken jobs away from qualified whites and given to blacks regardless of qualifications. If you ever see the line at Xerox you will see whites are the minority. Black women the majority followed by black men. White men and white women are the minority.
We cannot say we do not like a person if they happen to be black or we will be looked upon as racist.
We cannot get minority sponsored programs. Even though the “minority" seems to no longer need them.
We do not go into the city out of fear of black run gangs and crime.
When we see the most wanted adds the majority of faces are black and male.
Us white folks don't dare call a black man a "negro." Not even a novelist will dare use the term nowadays but Mark Twain could use the word "negro" in his books and it was fine.
White soldiers have reported being abused by black soldiers and called "cracker, whitie-tighty, ect." and they cannot do anything about it.
I had an altercation with a black ER doctor over the medication he gave my daughter, which rendered her incapacitated. I asked, "What the hell are you doing?" And he informed me that I was being racist towards him. THEN he looked at my unconscious daughter had the nerve to look surprised. His own reputation came before my daughter's well being.
Ret. Gen. Powell backed Obama and sighted Palin’s “inexperience” as cause with no regards to Obama’s shallow resume. That’s racism!
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Another first
November 25, 2008 - 08:50 ET by The DistributistØbama's presidency represents another first: Our first Affirmative Action President - Unqualified for the job except, but it is important as a nation that we respect him because we are moving beyond race... by focusing on race.
The race is on!
"Modern man is staggering and losing his balance because he is being pelted with little pieces of alleged fact which are native to the newspapers; and, if they turn out not to be facts, that is still more native to newspapers." -GKC
you can gift wrap garbage-
November 25, 2008 - 09:52 ET by JIMMY1660BHO is a perfect example of the Kings new Clothes. wrap the garbage in shinny paper,wow isn't this a great gift, isn't he wonderful.its still garbage.
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Wanna see the lowest
November 25, 2008 - 08:55 ET by SickofLibsWanna see the lowest societal behavior glorified 24/7? Just tune into MTV any time... where young girls, black and white, are taught that being a slut is something they should strive for.
And young men, black and white, should strive to be ignorant gangstas and playas and keep them sluts in line.
And then they use
November 25, 2008 - 09:09 ET by 5kidsnadogthe slutty behavior to prove that abstinence education doesn't work. Hmmmm, maybe if we didn't surround our children on all sides with encouragement to behave like animals, ya think maybe we'd have more success in working toward responsible behavior?
Promoting racism can make
November 25, 2008 - 09:21 ET by celatorPromoting racism can make you famous and/or wealthy. Ask Sharpton, Farrakhan, Jackson, the Congressional Black Caucus, ACORN executives etc. The list of anti-white racists is longer than ever.
Young black people like Ms Fulton have had the notion of "whitey is bad" hammered into their little skulls since the first day of kindergarten. She's being used by the worst elements of society to promote their racist agenda, and the MSM promotes this racism every step of the way.
I think I can posted a few
November 25, 2008 - 09:25 ET by Hunter12I think I can posted a few details of my personal life here and remain anonymous becasue my story is not much different from a lot of people. I grew up poor in a large family without a father. I finished high school, got a blue collar job, and got married. I took a look at my life and realized I needed a college degree to really get ahead, so I quit my job, my wife mainly financed us while I went to school, I worked my butt off, got good grades, graduated Cum Laude, got a great job, and then had children.
Let's review:
1. I finished high school. 2. I didn't impregnate someone (or, for the distaff, didn't become pregnant). 3. I got a job, wasn't a great job, but it paid a salary. 4. I married well, obviously very well. 5. I used my brain to improve my life and livelihood. 6. I waited until I could give them things to have children.
All I'm saying is it worked for me and I've seen it work for a lot of people, regardless of their skin color. People need to quit whining and blaming everyone but themselves. Keep the knees together and under a school desk and see how far you can go.
"An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." - Sir Winston Churchill
Hello,
November 25, 2008 - 09:51 ET by Spinningplates2"Hi my name is Kari, and I'm a Race Hustler." she said.
And everyone else in the room replyed, "Hi Kari."
Hmmmph...
November 25, 2008 - 10:56 ET by Meredith1966As far as I'm concerned, Affirmative Action ended in America on November 5, 2008, the day after our nation elected a black man President of the United States. Good for him, and good for us as Americans, but the long struggle for equality has been won--the tears streaming down Jesse Jackson's face on election night demonstrated that. No more leaning on the crutch of racism, Kari; learn to walk on your own two legs, or you'll get left behind.
Out of Biz...
November 25, 2008 - 11:05 ET by BiasedGirlI'm convinced the reason Jesse Jackson was weeping at the Coronation party for The One is because he realized he was out of Business. How can you push that Blacks are "held down by the man" when in fact....Obama is now the Man?
As for this young race hustler, maybe she could jump on the real issue facing American Politics....Sexism...she is a Woman after all...
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It will be very hard for
November 25, 2008 - 11:28 ET by Hunter12It will be very hard for the Rainbow Colition to shake down anyone ever again. As far as Ms Fulton goes, I bet her story about overhearing a white man talking about racism has as much credence as Obama's East River story. If you look online at this young lady, she's a product of a liberal college, running with the latest buzzwords, to make a political career for herself. She won't be satisfied racism is gone until she has her seat at the table, or maybe more probably, her nose in the public trough.
"An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." - Sir Winston Churchill
Obama: The First Affirmative Action President
November 25, 2008 - 11:17 ET by PopularTechRace? If it wasn't for race he would not have even been elected. The legions of clueless morons voted for him because he was black. All his presidency does is legitimize Affirmative Action. It proves qualifications do not matter, only liberal guilt.
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Blacks will continue to fall behind as a group
November 25, 2008 - 11:59 ET by jefflebowskias long as they believe the "victim" mentality that permeates the black culture. It's there with most every black to some extent. Even Rice and Colin Powell. Look how they went gaga over Obama's candidacy. White people, for the most part, saw him only as a socialist politician.
I am 47 and went to school with black kids my whole life. My children also never have seen slavery, colored water fountains or segregation. What they do see is black kids in school causing problems more than any other group. They see them as monolithic with pants hanging off their asses, scowls on their faces, speaking incorrect English, having babies at puberty, causing trouble, etc. Then they ask me why they always have to read books in school where blacks are the good guys and whites are the bad guys. America is not "racist." America is realist. We make our judgments based on life experiences...and no amount of political correctness can change that.
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As king as it works
November 25, 2008 - 12:27 ET by katiejanepeople like this will keep playing the victim/race card. As long as there are rewards from those in charge 20 something year olds will be grabbing for whatever they can get from the system. Her mama must be so proud.
Hey Kari
November 25, 2008 - 12:29 ET by general companyIt is called Responsibility, try it, it works great.
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Not likely
November 25, 2008 - 12:48 ET by FinerThingsClubMemberInTrainingMost that adhere to standards, low as they may be, of the victim mentality, are allergic to any type of responsibility.
That's what is so truly insane with the Obama coronation.
If you're fat, lazy, and stupid currently, in a year from now, or even four, you will only be fatter, more lazy and of course more stupid (as if that's possible).
You will not rise out of poverty because the operative word is "rise". No government body or individual can help you realize your potential in life.
True Racism
November 25, 2008 - 22:34 ET by Chattychitothe fact I lived through the 60's and saw the change really take place. the 70" brought in an era of change and success for many blacks in our society. IN todays society blacks are far more racist than whites. Watch any black comedian and the fact is blatant or watch who plays the race card evertime they feel threatened.
However as pontied out the real problem of lack of Black success is not in White racist manuvering but in the Scoietal issues that Black people are not willing to change in. I.e. who wants to hire or keep hired a man who will not show up to work on time? a study I read once (from the late 70's from a group of both black and white students at a major university in Mid State California) that was banned from being published said that 80% of blacks consistanly show up late for work and that 60% of them show up with a hangover; 83% do not like to go to school 50% of them gave the reason that the school work was to difficult and boaring, 22% said they rather be somewhere else. ( I deliberately did not give the staistics of whites in those same surveys so there is not comparison to say whites are superior, becasue I don't think they are. but the difference is vast except in coming to work with a Hangover 72% of white workers who show up on time show up with a hangover).
If we were allowed to do these type of surveys we would better be able to help black and whites effect the societal changes they need in order to succeed. The problem is: will they accept the truth of the finding of such surveys? or will they scream Racism because the findings are so glaringly revealing of their true natures as human beings.
If allowed to do them today we would have to take in affect that many more ethnic groups are now comprising the work forces of society and they woould have to be studies too. the problem is it is expensive to do surveys and to get Govt Grants for surveys that reflect Ethnic difference in the work place and school are non-existant. they by law are not allowed to give grants to studies that will divide ethnic groups into survey groups. We could learn alot from the Japanese, Korean and Chinese as these groups are far more stable and productive than even whites. (the hangover issue is still a problem though even amongst Orientals. because drunkeness has not ethnic boundries.)
I wonder if this young lady
November 25, 2008 - 22:09 ET by Clear thinkerI wonder if this young lady knows that Obama attended a rascist church for almost 20 years?
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The AP is CORRECT in
November 26, 2008 - 01:03 ET by TN MomThe AP is CORRECT in stating that racism is alive and I fear it will remain a divisive issue until we also have a National Coalition on WHITE Civic Participation. Maybe we should have a Congressional White Caucus? White Entertainment Teleivison. Fair is FAIR.
Who runs/owns the Associated Press? Al Sharpton/Jesse Jackson?
they say whites already
November 26, 2008 - 05:30 ET by Chattychitothey say whites already have an advantage because they are white. We can't label blcaks a minority group anymore as they out number whites in urban centers three to one.
plus their are other groups now who are minority who are taking white lower and middle income jobs.
this is not about race but about how to manipulate people of other ethnic backgrounds to get their own way.
As I stated in another post Black are more racist than their white counterparts. there is no equality of races because Blacks wont let us have equality. they scream for it butthey wont give it to you. they want it only for themselves. and after you give they do nothing to help themselves but complain everyone is being racist.
They want their cake and to eat it too. they want you to give them the silver spoon and then feed them with it as well.