Herman Cain appeared on the CNN Situation Room yesterday and he said that blacks have been “brainwashed”. He went on to say that blacks will not even consider a conservative point of view. So is it brainwashing or is it party allegiance? In light of the fact that there is a 16% unemployment rate in the black community is this the election year that circumstance might trump party loyalty? Tell me what you think.
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There’s no way to separate this brother from his delusion. It’s obviously, Cain don’t know anything about the black community. For him to think that black people are blind, stupid, and forgetful is beyond me. Sound like he’s the one who been brainwashed.
Ann, in fairness to Cain I do believe that he does know what is going on in the community. I believe he offers a valid approach to solving some of the problems. As a business man he had had to solve financial challenges to rise to the level of CEO of a major company. What I don’t like about Cain is I do think he does pander to the Tea party element within the Republican party and by being black he feels he has license to call the president a liar and other insulting characterizations. I think that group likes him serving in that capacity because they can say he’s black and he can say it so it must not be racist. So, I think he has been astute in business I think that if he wants blacks to look at him he needs to quit the Obama bashing and simply tell us what Herman Cain will be bringing to the situation.
I will give him credit for being a great business man…..This brainwashing thing has always bother me. Just why is it that the black community is consider brainwashed because they vote Democrat but you never here anyone say Christians are brainwashed because they vote Republican?
Ann, while the term “brainwashed” is pretty harsh, your use of the word “delusion” is equally so. You obviously have not taken the time to learn even the most basic information about Cain, otherwise you would not have made the blatantly erroneous assumption that he does not know anything about the black community. This man lived in the Deep South during the time of segregation that you have only read about. He’s never said black people are blind, stupid, or anything else you said. The man’s too smart for that. If you want to be taken seriously at least spend a few minutes on Wikipedia before you opine on something you’re not versed on. I’m calling you out not to be mean, but because I really do want to take what you say seriously.
This is my opinion! Cain is delusion and brainwashed to think he’s going to be the Republican Nominee. I’ve been following Mr.Cain political campaign from day one.
What was the obviously basic information that I miss? This guy basically said in his first campaign ad that if you don’t believe in god, you’re not an american. He also said he would never hire any Muslims because they would try to take over the country, and shouldn’t even be allowed to have mosques built. So what information did I miss? Is it the part about being the founder of some pizza place,or is it the part about a Master degree?
I do believe you were trying to call me out but you fail!
*sigh* I tried.
Anne, If you had bothered to actually read my post you wouldn’t have had to ask “what information did I miss?” I SPECIFICALLY pointed out that you didn’t think he knew anything about the black community and that is patently false. He was raised in the South during segregation so he knows about the worst our people have faced. To escape that he has applied the principles of hard work, education and seizing opportunity to be successful in this country or ours. To correct your other misconceptions: no, he was not the FOUNDER of a pizza chain. He was in charge of the chain when it was owned by a major corporation and then he led a group of investors to purchase that chain and was the CEO. He is not delusion(al) thinking he will win the nomination; he is CAMPAIGNING for the nomination, just like the other eight candidates. Are they delusion(al) too for running? (I still do not understand how him thinking he’ll win the nomination makes him “brainwashed” according to your post. That’s a non sequitor) He may not win but if you don’t run you don’t have a shot. Obama ran against “shoo-in” Hiliary Clinton and -surprise! surprise!– he won. Was HE delusion(al) for running?
Anne, I’m too busy to go around calling people out for no reason. Everyone is entitled to their opinions and I respect that. But opinions should have a basis other than emotion. Conqueror and Mo Rage are two examples of people I tend to disagree with but respect. They bring substance to their arguments. You have a great deal of passion but your posts tend to be lacking in supporting substance. ( I think Bill has also pointed that out. ) Now, If that’s all you aspire to that’s fine. To quote Coolio: “I’ll see you when you get there…”
Anne, when you say Christian are you referring to the Evangelicals? if so I think their moral compass aligns more with the Republicans. So I don’t think their belief should be called brainwashed and by the same token blacks allegiance to the Democrats should not be called that either.
Black folks vote what we consider our best interest, ‘brainwashed’ is poor whites voting GOP.
“Brainwashed” is a harsh term. I’d say “conditioned”. To his credit, Cain said that about 2/3 of blacks are (conditioned) to not even consider an alternative to the Democratic Party, and I believe he is correct. When I debate my father and point out the inconsistencies between his Methodist faith and the Democratic Party, he concedes the point but still says he just “can’t get behind the Republican Party”. It’s emotional, not logical.
Now there are probably some SERIOUS issues the black community may have with the Republican Party, but that is a chance for them to ENGAGE the party leadership and see if there is common ground. 40+ years of almost total allegiance to the Democratic Party has not really done much for Blacks in America, other than see us adopt the moniker of “African American”. Nice for racial pride and all; not so great for dealing with the high unemployment, dropout and fratricide rates in our communities.