ELECTION
As I sit here trying to analyze the causes of the anger and displeasure of the past election, I began to wonder what is it that has caused so much dissatisfaction with this President. After all other presidents have accomplished much less under more favorable terms.
From my small vantage point I see a possible cause, "racism", that lingering stench that no longer lives in the back hills of the country, or guzzles beer like water, it now where's expensive suits, shirts, and ties, It has a tan, and gives the appearance of intelligence; it is seductive to those who are insecure and looking for reasons to justify their incompetence, ignorance or lack of willingness to find equitable solutions.
This new form of racism has clouded the minds of people across all racial barriers and because of overuse of the word, its meaning has been diminished. With that in mind racism no longer has to hide. It has now has become more overt as opposed to covert.
Americans, of all genders, races, and creeds have been seduced by the un-syncopated rhythms of misinformation, and stripped of the ability to critically think. We are now being led to an ocean full of salt water and convinced that it's fresh water and okay to drink.
As African-Americans, we have been blinded by a false sense of “my country tis, of thee," our eyes are clouded in such a way that what we think what we see is the promise of equality. Additionally, we are being guided by those false prophets whose only interest is in themselves.
We have a President who strength comes from his intellect not his brawn, yet many would prefer to see him act in an angry fashion, rather than look at the fools whose anger and frustration will not allow them to recognize a black man for his intellectuality.
The gift of a true leader is in the ability compromise without alienating or completely favoring one side or the other.
While there are those who recognize the weight that is on the shoulders of this President, there are also those who want to add to the weight and not help with the lifting.
We, as a people should also remember that the disrespect that is being heaped on this President is unfortunately the same disrespect that has been heaped upon us.
As an historic event the Presidential election was a great accomplishment, but for African-Americans that's all it was an historic event; one of the many that have clouded our vision over the centuries.
Our local politicians are still the same old bunch that has failed to produce, for the communities they serve. There have been no earmarks that have benefited our communities.