I was browsing the RBE site today and was happy to find this link. Not because I get any particular joy out of seeing more black Republicans being involved with the NAACP; but because the idea of us being involved with the NAACP is one I've internally debated for years. I should note, when I refer to the NAACP in this post I am talking about the national organization, although some local NAACP groups fit the same description
By all means today's NAACP is a left-wing organization. Like its ideological counterparts, Rainbow Push and BAMN, it has become a mouthpiece and PR machine for the Democrat party and other left wing causes. Sometimes I wonder why the DNC even needs a black outreach program when the NAACP subserviently does it for them--for free!
The puppet masters who really control the NAACP put a so called "moderate", Bruce Gordon, at its helm in an obvious attempt to take attention away from their extreme left wing views. From Julian Bond to Hilary Shelton, the NAACP's true power brokers are all committed Democrats with communist leanings.
Do we really serve the conservative or even moderate causes by aligning ourselves with them? Does giving the group any type of recognition contribute to the widely, yet ignorantly, held view that the NAACP represents "us" as a whole?
In my honest opinion, I think black conservatives and black Republicans would be better served by joining black conservative and black Republican organizations. This would be a perfect time to stake out a move like this. The NAACP, contrary to popular belief, is growing weaker and weaker by the minute. I recall Gordon saying its membership total had them at a little over 200,000 members. This means there were more black Bush voters in 2004 than are members of the NAACP. It's time for right of center blacks to start reaching out to these people, drawing the line in the sand and engaging in political warfare with the NAACP and its ilk.
Make no mistake about it, the NAACP is our adversary and they've put themselves in that position. Joining them and paying them membership dues would be the equivalent of Michael Newdow joining the 700 Club. As long as we credit them with our involvement and membership dues we help them spread the lie that the NAACP is fighting for "black people".
--Scooter
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I can totally agree with you Scooter. The NAACP is nothing more than a group of senile, shiftless, tap dancing yard jockey's for the Democrat party. Black Republicans should boycott this organization for the simple fact that we (black Republicans) outnumber the Membership the NAACP holds nationwide.
We should not be in the business of cutting deals with the Devil (NAACP).
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I WAS a member of the Nashville NAACP some time ago and involved in the chapter on campus as well. I started to notice even on the local level views I thought were out of touch and a little silly. I had good friends and good expereinces but I just couldn't get with the program overall. At one meeting there was a speaker, I can't recall the name, from the DC office calling black conservatives puppets and oreos. This was basically the beginning of the end. And as he said more it just got more ignorant.
>>Stands applauding<<
I would disagree. I was a member of a local NAACP in college and focused on developing NAACP chapters. Frankly, I think it provides a greater platform for the conservative message as well as greater credibility when proclaiming it. I refuse to allow the NAACP to remain uncontested in the hands of those who are not truly advancing the black community.
It is an interesting debate. Whether to abandon the NAACP and create adversarial organizations or whether to work within it defending those same contested ideals.
Why not both?
Agreed. I just think we should focus on reaching the "persuadables" if possible and utilizing existing organizations with credibility can help us achieve that goal
While I realize that this blog is old, and seems unused, I felt compelled to respond. Surfing the web I was surprised to see young conservatives, like myself, who have completely misunderstood and/or purposefully overlooked the intent of the NAACP. First let me point out that there have been numerous Republicans to take integral leadership positions in the NAACP. (Can we all say Benjamin L. Hooks?) Second let me say that issues regarding racism and classicism are party neutral. If we align ourselves with justice in all situations then we will move past partisan debates. And make no mistake, disparities in reality do exist (e.g. high school in Jena, LA, which is currently a problem at this moment). While I do not endorse every platform of the NAACP I have never believed in 100% of GOP policies (e.g. Pat Act). Colin Powell is a great example of a Black Republican who towed the party line, but still had differences (affirmative action). I am saddened by the undeveloped thoughts that this blog has put forth. How selfish it is to think primarily of party advancements over that of the entire nation. Let’s do better on both sides. I am not on blogger, but am by no means attempting to hide my identity. (princez83@hotmail.com)
While I realize that this blog is old, and seems unused, I felt compelled to respond. Surfing the web I was surprised to see young conservatives, like myself, who have completely misunderstood and/or purposefully overlooked the intent of the NAACP. First let me point out that there have been numerous Republicans to take integral leadership positions in the NAACP. (Can we all say Benjamin L. Hooks?) Second let me say that issues regarding racism and classicism are party neutral. If we align ourselves with justice in all situations then we will move past partisan debates. And make no mistake, disparities in reality do exist (e.g. high school in Jena, LA, which is currently a problem at this moment). While I do not endorse every platform of the NAACP I have never believed in 100% of GOP policies (e.g. Pat Act). Colin Powell is a great example of a Black Republican who towed the party line, but still had differences (affirmative action). I am saddened by the undeveloped thoughts that this blog has put forth. How selfish it is to think primarily of party advancements over that of the entire nation. Let’s do better on both sides. I am not on blogger, but am by no means attempting to hide my identity. (princez83@hotmail.com)
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