Have You Seen the "Obama Bucks?"

What do you think?

When people can find no other way to express themselves than this, does it not scream for Reparations?

Reparations is not simply for the victim.  Or better, the victim is not simply the oppressed.  The oppressor (and descendants of the oppressor) are also victimized.  In many cases the oppressor's victimization is worse, for the oppressed at least know they've been victims.  The oppressor walks around arrogantly, thinking nothing is wrong with them while spewing their hatred.

We all need reparations!  Now more than ever...

Come and Get Your Reparations!

McCain - Palin, George Wallace & the Seeds of Hatred and Division

By now, many of you have heard the remarks by Civil Rights Warrior turned Congressman John Lewis.  In a statement dated October 11, 2008, Rep. Lewis said:

Sen. McCain and Gov. Palin are sowing the seeds of hatred and division, and there is no need for this hostility in our political discourse.

Everyone is up in arms about this comment.  Even people who agreed with the sentiment have distanced themselves from the implication that the actions of McCain and Palin are similar to those by Governor George Wallace.  Even John Lewis has distanced himself from the comments!

Rather than distance ourselves from those comments, Reparations demands that we take the time to deeply analyze the meaning.  As for me, I feel this is true.  The actions of McCain and Palin are similar to those by George Wallace.

Now, I know that hurts.  It hurts McCain deeply, and it angers his supporters.  Honestly, I don't believe McCain is a bigot.  He's a politician (a desperate one), and he's doing what modern politicians do: what it takes to win.  What he needs is excitement.  He needs energetic crowds.  Based on the demographics of his following, the easiest way to rev up the energy would be as he has done.

So, where are "the seeds of hatred and division?"  And, how has McCain been sowing them?

McCain - Palin's Tv Ad: "Dangerous"


People who think in terms of Reparations will understand this immediately.  And, others will understand by this explanation.  The point is not that McCain is racist.  The issue is the environment which is being created - giving comfort for those who are racist to spew their hatred.

Additionally, as in the "glorious days" of the Ku Klux Klan, the McCain Campaign has allowed "preachers" to spew their hatred in the form of prayer - giving comfort to bigots that they are doing God's work.  Watch this:

This is why we need reparations.  Without reparations, we end up with instances like this:

McCain Supporter At Rally: "Kill Him" - Note McCain's face (he heard it, but said nothing)

These types of comments are being heard all over.  These represent a taste of the (unintended) fruits of McCain's seeds.  And as difficult as it may be, McCain will have to face the results of his campaign efforts.

This is a delicate situation.  It shouldn't be - but it is.  Why?  Because we've never conferred reparations, and we've never had reconciliation.  It is a shame that people must walk on eggshells.  But unless and until we deal with the deep-rooted issues that divide us, we will remain divided.

The issue of racism is rearing its ugly head, and forcing us to deal with issues the mainstream wants to tell us are resolved.  And, it may not be too much to suggest we raise the racist threat level to high.  I hope nothing happens to any of us.  I would be saddened and disappointed, but not surprised.  Many people are having feelings with which they would rather not deal.  And, to be rid of those feelings some are spewing it from their mouths.  I hope that's as far as it goes...

That's why Reparations is much more than a check.  And, if people really want to have "real debate" on the "issues of concern" they will begin taking steps towards reparations, as I said here before.  And, by taking these steps we will be able to create a more perfect Union.

If you love America - you'll work for a more perfect Union, as our Constitution suggests.

If you love America - you'll Come and Get Your Reparations!