What if There is No Change?

Amen, Kimberly!

Homegirl if you please, Mozell, lol. I think you misunderstand me. I don't doubt Obama's quest or ability to promote change or be a change agent. What I doubt is the system's willingness to change. Obama could promote change all he (and we) want but if he can't get bills through the legislative branch, change stops (at least until the next election cycle, if we demonstrate the will to throw those out of office who are not in sync with our desire for change). What I wonder is if Black people are politically savvy enough to know that change will be slow and that they have the ability to make change happen within our communities or will be just throw Obama to the wolves?

Oh, Oh Ladies, I understand both views and the brother interjection. There has been centuries of inbreeding and cultivations of self-hate, here in Denver where we had the first Hispanic Mayor and Black Mayor the same questions arose because our people held them responsible for actions or the lack of actions in the communities. People talked about them not supporting the communities or selling out. As crabs in the basket we are responsible for our destiny and if we allow the system to falter then its our fault, we must continue to educate and inform each other to insure the success of our president elect. One more thing in respect to our elected officials; I have attended several events and the first thing that may come out of our mouths is “what are you going to do for us”. What I don’t see is when a person of non-color answers this question they will say “I am going to help all peoples” as not to discriminate against any one. We need to hold all elected officials responsible for their actions or the lack of our time has come and we do have a voice, we just have to use it.

Thanks Alton. I'm with that.

When Obama wins, he will not be able to make change over night, and I hope especially we understand that and secondly, he is only one man, and all the decision making is not made alone. He will be taking over a county that is in bad shape. He will not be able to FIX IT in 4 years, when this poltical party has been in the seat for 8 years. Do you remember when DINKINS WAS MAYOR OF NY,AND HOW WE BLACK FOLK ACTED WHEN DINKIN TOOK OVER FROM KOCH? Don't do that to OBAMA!!

I remember Rev. Noreen. Some Black people turned on Dinkins like rabid dogs. I wonder if we've wised up yet, E, or are we destined to repeat the same behavior. It just seems that every time there is another disappointment, we retreat further from the political process, Mister Johnson. I enjoyed reading all of your perspectives.