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Issue: 204

November 2, 2006

Commentary

National Affairs: The African American Experience And George Bush

By The Black Commentator Guest Commentator

Today it seems that everyone and his brother in the mass media, especially the print mass media, is willing to say the awful truth that the President of the United States, George Bush, is incompetent. Rarely, however, will the mass media mention an associated point in an unvarnished way: that Bush is fundamentally dumb. From…

Today it seems that everyone and his brother in the mass media, especially the print mass media, is willing to say the awful truth that the…

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Commentary

Think Piece: Whites and Blacks Both See Face of Power

By Tim Wise Guest Commentator

According to a newly released survey from the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan, blacks are more likely to view whites as a threat to their job opportunities and political power, than vice-versa. While some might attempt to spin this as evidence of white ecumenism on race, or black paranoia, what it…

According to a newly released survey from the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan, blacks are more likely to view whites as a…

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Guest Commentary

Pollution of the Mind – The Willie Lynch Syndrome

By H. Lewis Smith Guest Commentator

In the year 1712, a speech was given by slave owner, Willie Lynch on the banks of the James River on how to control and make a slave. He spoke of methods to use that, if used properly, “will enslave a n***er from generation to generation and for centuries to come. Take control of their…

In the year 1712, a speech was given by slave owner, Willie Lynch on the banks of the James River on how to control and make…

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