Washington (CNN) - The one African-American running for the GOP presidential nomination said Wednesday the black community was 'brainwashed' for traditionally siding with liberal politicians.
"African-Americans have been brainwashed into not being open minded, not even considering a conservative point of view," Godfather's Pizza executive Herman Cain said on CNN's "The Situation Room" in an interview airing Wednesday between 5-7 p.m. ET. "I have received some of that same vitriol simply because I am running for the Republican nomination as a conservative. So it's just brainwashing and people not being open minded, pure and simple."
Cain went on to explain that his interactions with African Americans led him to be optimistic about his own chances with the demographic.
"This whole notion that all African-Americans are not going to vote for Obama is not necessarily true," Cain said.
He continued, "I believe a third [of African-Americans] would vote for me, based on my own anecdotal feedback. Not vote for me because I'm black but because of my policies."
Cain also weighed in on the recent chatter surrounding Chris Christie, saying the recent reports the New Jersey governor is reconsidering a run for president were hurting the electorate.
"It's not insulting as much as it is a disservice to the American people," Cain said. "Chris Christie has been saying for a long time he's not interested in running. The media is trying to create a story by sucking Chris Christie into race, just like they made a story by sucking Rick Perry into the race."
Cain said the media should focus on the candidates who have already declared their candidacy to give voters a better idea of the field.
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"Cain said the media should focus on the candidates who have already declared their candidacy to give voters a better idea of the field."
Even I cannot find fault with that Cain statement!
That's really weird seeing Cain accusing someone of being brainwashed.
Repubs serve the corporations and Dems serve the public – so the question to you Mr. Cain is when you look around that boardroom or that big tea-bagger revival tent – how many African-Americans are standing with or even near you?
Any non wealthy person with a brain should dump the GOP teabagger party. I think that I shall never see, a republican smarter than a tree.
The "Black Community" is not brain-washed into voting for Democrats, they vote in the best interest, since the Republicans do absolutely nothing for this community, minorities in general, and the middle-class at large!!!
Yah, brainwashed into thinking for themselves. If they would only just let Republicans make their decisions for them, life would be so much better.....
Let's see if Clarence Thomas and Cain could get a support group going.
"Those who have made it and who now work harder so you can't" – basically the same old Repub mantra – "I got mine, screw you".
That's because they know that the republican/tparty is really nothing more then the party of the old south and all they are interested in is making the country safe for lunacy, hypocrisy, hate, and exploitation. The republican/tparty represents today's modern day equivilent of the planation owners who want to bring back slavery. The republican/tparty screams freedom but the only freedom they are interested in is the freedom to exploit others. Caine, like the rest of the republican/tparty candidates and the idiots who vote from them need to get back in the insane asylum where they belong!
So when Mr. Cain finally turns his head around and speaks to the black voters he is less than cordial. He lectures them that they have been misguided and misled.
Mr. Cain, I don't think it was hard to tell who was for the King holiday and who was against. It wasn't hard to tell who was for "separate but equal" and who was against. It wasn't hard to tell who fought for fair housing laws, and who fought against them.
Mr. Cain, it wasn't hard to tell who was for allowing blacks (like yourself) into the military, and who was against it. It wasn't hard to tell who was for Affirmative Action at a time when our nation needed to enforce leveling the playing field, and who was against it. It isn't hard to tell where you stand Mr. Cain, and where you used to.
Though not african american, please tell me what the repulican party has offered to the AA for their votes? I am trying to think of one? and dont give me the welfare trash as a lot of white folks are also receiving government help. I need real answers...
The difference between Cain and Obummie is Cain wants to create an atmosphere that creates jobs and Obummie wants to kill business incentatives and give handouts. As Rudy,NYC pointed out today minorities have looked at Cain and see the back of his head. That is subject to many interputations. People need to say what they mean and leave nothing open to interputation. There will be nothing about my next statement that is open to interputation. Cain equals jobs, Obummie equals handouts and class warfare.
And be objective as this current President picked up a trashed a economy when he came in so real answer Mr. Cain or his supporters?
Orrrr maybe they realize that the GOP is the party of the Rich, White man? Rich, White men who don't particularly care for them?
Brainwashed? No, they just know what's up!
So I would like to ask Mr. Cain since WHEN have Republicans come to black communities to seek their votes? In the last election I don't recall Sarah Palin having rallies in black areas, although I will give Sen McCain credit that he DID visit the NAACP. But a lot of black people figure the GOP is not interested in them and look at them as only wanting a handout. The so called brainwashing is because Democrats DO visit minority areas, seeking the vote and talking to the people there. You should try it sometime because despite what a lot of people may think blacks are not going to vite for you just because you're black. You can look at who comes out to see people like Cain and Allen West and it's not a very diverse group.
Mr Cain, reserve your talking until you receive the GOP nomination. Based on past history, it would be more historic for you to be the GOP nominee, than President Obama winning the general election. The GOP will never nominate you, no matter how good you think your ideas are.
Mr. Cain, that was accomplished with "hand-outs", over the decades, and even centuries, which have conditioned the black community to expect to be "taken care of", and not be expected to actually earn their own way. The Democrats, are the guilty party.......the welfare party.
Winning at POTUS = Obama 2, Cain 0 (Zero).
This whole notion that all African-Americans are not going to vote for Obama is not necessarily true," Cain said.
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Either the writer got this wrong or you did Cain.
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BRAINWASHED?!?!? No, we are not brainwashed. Republican elected officials consistently legislate against minorities....CONSISTENTLY.
They were against the Civil Rights act
They were against the Dream Act
They were against equal pay for women
They were against the abolition of Don't Ask Don't Tell
WE WERE NOT AND WE ARE NOT BRAINWASHED.
We simply see, hear and feel the effects of Republican legislation.
YOU, Herman Cain, have been brainwashed into believing that the GOtP accept you as an equal.
You are a token. You are a pawn. You are a tool. You are a cover for the racist agenda for the Republican party.
By the way, How much Tea Party support have you gotten?
here come all those racist remarks from the real black folk
Well Mr. Cain, you want other blacks to be open minded toward a party that doesn't know the meaning of the words? C'mon...
The more I hear from Cain, the more I like him. He says things in a common sense way that too many politicians lack the ability to do. He'll have my vote if nominated.
Hey Pizza Man,
ever consider that maybe you're the one who's been brainwashed?
Like most Republicans, Cain doesn't have a clue as to what he talking about.
So now he's alienated his one potential voting base by telling them they were brainwashed. Too stupid to think for themselves. Couldn't make an intelligent decision. Oh, BTW, please vote for me! OTOH, he just insulted 90 percent of the black community so at least that improves his chances to get the Tea Party vote.
I like this man alot next to Romney. He is so articulate and gets right to the point on the issues.
Black community have not been Brainwashed into voting for Dems, the fact the matter is no matter how open minded we are to concider a conservative candidate we always feel like that we are not welcome in the republican party. Through out recent history every times there is something going wrong, where there is some type of racial undertone or some type of racism against black people or other minorities someway somehow the Republicans are involve. Also every time there a Republican President or governor they always push for programs that don't help the black commuties. For example we have Gov. Scott of Florida, all he's been doing since got into power is getting ride of all the programs that use to help the black commuties. All of these GOP candidates running for President wanna either get ride of Sociale Security or privatize it and who count the most on social security, the black commuty and other minorities. These are just a few things, among a very long list of reasons, I can think of why the Black community supports Dems instead of Repubs.
""African-Americans have been brainwashed into not being open minded, not even considering a conservative point of view," Cain said..."
Could be. But it could also be that they're smart enough to see past the rhetoric, placing a vote that is in their own best interest. you believe them to be wrong, but the great thing about this country is that people have the freedom to have an opinion and to express it openly. Great freedom, isn't it Mr. Cain?
Sour grapes..
Face it.. democracy is a total and complete joke
Yeah, but most conservatives I know aren't open minded...so what's his point?
Yes, they are brainwashed... into voting against an often openly racist party.
Cain made his millions by paying wages that would not allow one to escape poverty, rather trapping generations in a cycle of poverty. The GOPs only idea seem to be to allow corps to pay lower wages and increase their profits – thinking it will provide for more minimum wage jobs – this is not the answer.
Now, why would Cain say this? Self interest, politics?... Consider this, the entire republican party might be brainwashed into "group think". They haven't brought forth a new idea for decades, only new schemes to get the rich richer (and being part of that rich group). [privatize, no taxes, more for defense, less for education & the poor, reward ceo's, support trash talk radio, screw healthcare, screw the country, just gimme my share of the loot]
Add to that the vast brain (washed) power of the tea party that's settling in GOPers heads. Sad, frightening, unacceptable.
Herman is a clown. He should go back to wearing the black gloves and complaining that the rent is to damn high!
Someone needs to tell Herman that the reason the vitriol comes is not that he's a conservative, it's that as a conservative he has had stances such as a "Muslim oath pledge" to work in his cabinet.
I'm more worried that he has no understanding of world affairs as evidenced by his debate answer of 'leave it to the experts,' which is what we all expected from GWB. That did not end well.
Cain is delusional! If the Black Community is all brainwashed, how is it then that he is a Republican?
"African-Americans have been brainwashed into not being open minded, not even considering a conservative point of view," Cain said.
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Proof positive that Mr. Cain is out of touch with the black community. Most polls that indicate the most black Americans have very conservative social and economic views. The problem is that the politicians espousing those views are mostly viewed as racists. Mr. Cain, do I need to cite you the several examples of conservative racism on display by prominent conservatives in just this year alone?
Does open minded mean you tell one side you will never, ever, ever, raise taxes, even when it's needed the most?
Because Black people are incapable of thinking for themselves huh? Oh Herman...Uncle Tom just doesn't say it enough.
Cain would rather brainwash the blacks to vote republican instead.
Bullhockey. Now I KNOW that Herman Cain is a paid off stooge. The GOTP has done everything they could in the past decades as far back as we can remember to ensure that the black community is going to get the short end of the stick. I'm not black, and I AM a former life-long Republican, and I can tell you that the Republicans know full well what they are doing to the blacks. It is systematic and it is deliberate.
I think Mr. Cain is brainwashed in siding with the republicans even though he knows very well that their policies are taking the country steeply down the steep hill. He should know better to blame all blacks when he is to be blamed. He also knows that repub;licans will never give him the nomination and hence he is just acting as a sppoiler which is again his mistake.
He should quit now before he causes more harm to the country.
Cain said "...not even considering a conservative point of view".
Hmmmm, well how does he explain all the black conservatives in this country?
Then the article goes on to say "Cain went on to explain that his interactions with African Americans led him to be optimistic about his own chances with the demographic."
In other words, more political mumbo jumbo. (talking a lot yet saying nothing!)
It doesn't matter Mr. Cain your party has become a Natives Fascist Party.
Uh oh. It's not politically correct to tell the truth. See what happened to Bill Cosby!
Me Me Me Cain will get every one of the Black TPers vote . . . all three of them.
This man is the EXACT reaon why most African Americans DON'T vote Republican....because you have to blind and/or STUPID to do so!!!
Has he seen HIS poll numbers lately??!! Until he wakes up and realizes that HE is as toxic to his "conservative base" as is the current President due to his race, he'll keep talking this NONSENSE!! It's as if he doesn't know ANY of his own demographic!!
African-Americans are generally against gay rights and abortion!!......BOTH VERY CONSERVATIVE ISSUES!! But this DUMBA$$ is going to go on record as saying "African-Americans have been brainwashed into not being open minded, not even considering a conservative point of view"!! Hey Herman....Go down to ANY church on Sunday and hear ask them what they feel about gay marriage and abortion!! Maybe then you'll get a grip on your "knowledge of your own people.
And in case you were wondering WHY you're polling below a blithering idiot from Alaska who's not even IN the race, it's because YOU ARE Black.....AND stupid!
It's absolutely hilarious that African Americans don't realize their own BLATANT racism because they vote for a candidate just becuase they are black. At least the white man is able to think independently and vote for a half black Presidential candidate. Pretty funny stuff. It's so weird that black people rarely vote for a white candidate.
Agree or disagree with Cain's policies, he is absolutely correct about blacks and other minorities getting locked into a Democrat Party auto-pilot. Open-mindedness is essential for people to make a difference by voting for the right candidate-not the white candidate or the black candidate. And as a person of color, I applaud Herman Cain alluding to another type of racism-the racism that is expressed by a certain political party that thinks they own me because I am a minority and they don't have to serve my best interests or listen to my concerns and just expect me to get in line. I am no one's property.
Are blacks really brainwashed? How many are benefiting from government subsidies such as housing, food stamps, free health care... How many believe they still have to fight for equality? That may be more of it than brainwashing. If you want brainwashing let's look at all the Christians that vote only for Republicans for anti-abortion or now even better preachers telling their congregations that Democrats or not real Christians. If anyone wants to look at brainwashing, lets look at what churches are doing for both sides.
LOL, he is kidding, right? How about they vote Democratic because the Democrats have their best interests at heart, unlike the Republicans who would love to eliminate every one of them! Talk about brainwashed! The right always likes to take a talking point from the left and use it as if it's theirs. Conservatives are the brainwashed ones, so after hearing that they now decide to use it to say liberals are brainwashed. Can't come up with your own slings, so use your opponents.
Sometimes I pinch myself to see if I'm dreaming. Can the Repugnantcan candidates be that inept that the Koch Brothers need 2 Ton Christie to join the race? And clearly, Cain hasn't set foot in a single black neighborhood since his days making money from that crappy pizza biz. Maybe AA's don't sign on to Conservative thinking because that thinking wants to blow up the middle class, expand the poor class, and turn those folks into indentured servants. Because in a way, that's exactly what it is right now.
i like him.
Obama 2012
What a condescending thing to say. There have always been conservative Black people. Many religious black people are socially conservative. The Nation of Islam advocates a kind of laissez-faire pick yourself up from your bootstraps free enterprise philosophy. At the same time most Black people understand that conservativism (staying the same) has not meant good things for Black people. It meant hanging onto Jim Crow and segregation, it means hanging onto poor schools and housing, job discrimination, police harassment and so forth. Black people's brains are just fine, it seems to me. It seems that Cain's brain may need some self-examination.
Not so dumb after all, huh? Viable candidate.
I agree with Cain. The media needs to stop giving so much air time to people who are not in the race, and start using that time to cover the second tier candidates like Cain, Gingrich & Paul. There are 2 things wrong with our election/political process today: 1) the media (they elected Obama after all); 2) money in politics. I truly believe that one of the main causes of the decline in our political process is the incompetence of the media.
I voted for Reagan....twice.
What's your point again Cain?
And HOW are we being brainwashed? Could it be that it is occurring by listening to the GOP blatantly state that it's okay if we default on our debts? Or that we can do away with Medicare, Dept. of Education, FEMA, Civil Rights, we should round up all the illegals that just happen to look Hispanic? I don't call that brainwashing Cain, I call it looking out for our interests and our survival. You and yours mean to use our votes to stomp all over us. NOT GOING TO HAPPEN.
Obama 2012
I have to laugh at any Republican who calls someone "not open-minded". This is the same party who walks into budget talks with a list of topics that they refuse to discuss as "not on the table". Thousands of economists tell them that raising taxes on the super-rich will not hurt jobs and will help the economy, but they'll hear nothing of it. Who's brainwashed?
That isn't true. Black people know what it's like to feel hate directed towards them. We don't hate Colin Powell or Conservatives. We cannot and will not endorse the new crazy talking GOP (to include yourself) and there hate speech directed at Muslims, Hispanics, Blacks, Gays and so on.
Or mr cain...it is because some people black white latino asain what ever do not like republican policy! wow maybe have a little less contempt for ur fellow man! brainwash indeed that is hog wash and a copout!
Herman Cain as an African American I would not vote for you. Your thinking is absolutely horrid. You are anti-Muslim, anti- poor, anti- education, anti-women just like the rest of the GOP. The only one brainwashed is you. Your GOP brethren would not vote you in as their nominee. They will do you as they did Michael Steele they will show you the door post haste.
Black people are not brainwashed....the GOP platform does not favor the majority of black people because by and large, we are not the power-brokers in this country. The party as a whole is fundamentally oligarchist in nature and this segment of America is populated by, white folks. Black people are not brainwashed, but we are survivors Mr. Cain and we learn from the failures of others.
It is hilarious that Cain calls out blacks on this issue. I was wondering what ever happened to the White Congressional Caucus? Oh, that's right....if that EVER EVER existed, it would be labeled racist all day long. Wonder why the same isn't true for the Black Congressional Caucus? (Crickets chirping) LOL
Mr Cain is in La La land......I think the black community ended being brainwashed when slavery ended many many many years ago!!!!!!!!!!!! Why would they want to go through that again....................
Not interested in becoming your "dance" partner, Mr. Cain. Sorry.
The more he opens his mouth, the more he makes it clear WHY I WON'T be voting for him
I totally agree! When I was in High School, my teacher asked me if i wanted to register to vote..of course yes..but in the 9th grade..i didnt know politics, and she said, "Let me help you"..."Most Blacks..(not African Americans) are Democrats, you should stick with your people and be one too!"..at that time I agreed..But I totally agree, we are brainwashed (or used to be, now that it's a new generation out there making moves...and they know politics now)!
Cain suffers from the same illness that all Republicans suffer from. "Foot in mouth" disease.
I couldn't have said it any better Billiy
yes, they've been brainwashed into not considering the plus side of being slaves again. Imagine how low the unemployment rate will become if we could force everyone to work for free. Vote Republican! Put an end to this absurd civil rights nonsense! Corporate rights are all that matter.
Way to go Herman. You are right on. It's about time that we had a conversation regarding what political & economic philosophy would most benefit the Blacks in America. Just look at the education, employment, crime, poverty etc statistics and you can only surmise that what we have been doing for the past 50 years hasn't been working. A significant majority have essentially become "slaves" to the government. I also think that Blacks are now ready for different answers to their same old questions. Herman Cain and Congressman West are the only two taking this issue on head-on.
I am black, and for the life of me I can’t understand how another black man would ever consider himself a republican. The vitriol that they use to push a point of view, the way Michael Steel ( given he's an idiot) was treated, and how each policy has an adverse effect on our community, it makes no sense. Case in point, Regan ushered in the era of Crack and Governmental malfeasance. IRAN CONTRA anyone?????
Want More?
This point has not color line. The top 1% have 70% of the nations assets. Regan’s tax policy and his way of conning people to vote against their best interest is the reason for this.
Vote Dem. Vote Obama
Couldn't have said it better myself Mr. Cain. I too wish more African Americans weren't brainwashed.
Rationally, it makes sense to support a party if you believe that the party will either 1) benefit you (motivation:self interest) or 2) do what is right (ethical motivation). If you believe the party will do neither, then you have no reason to support it. Fact is, the GOP has done nothing for the black people of our nation, and the civil rights era was not that long ago and which side did the GOP take then? We all know that answer...as disgusting as it is.
Interesting slip of the tongue or typo: "The whole notion that all African-Americans are not (sic) going to vote for Barack Obama is not necessarily true." In other words, he's saying that all African-Americans are going to vote for Barack Obama. Unlike his hopes for their crossing over to the Republican Party, this remark seems true. If you are an African American and you are voting for President, what other person is going to command your attention or respect on that ticket? What Republican will float your boat? None that I have ever heard of. It just makes common sense to go for someone who has some experiences in common with you. This is how people operate.
Now if both candidates were black, there would be more of a contest from the black point of view. So probably some people are paying attention to Cain – but they are not the deep pockets in the Republican party.
He is, like Alan Keys before him, an anomaly.
The pizza analogy on SNL was funny and rather true, but I don't know if Cain ever said anything like it.
I have watched a lot of right-wing shows over the years, especially Glen Beck. I remember numerous times seeing the audience nodding in agreement when Beck would spout some nonsense that anyone with a basic understanding of the social sciences could destroy in seconds. The brainwashing Cain speaks of is coming from people like himself, those who have taken to the airwaves to spout some ideologically pure view of the world, not offer analysis or solutions that are based in real-world success. If Cain had been a governor or legislator, he would learn that governing is not like a math equation: you look for an optimal solution, not a perfect answer, because they don't exist in a democracy. Unfortunately, he is handicapped by the fact that the historical record of conservatives has NOT been accepting of the black community, and they won't drop the Democrats simply because a black conservative is on the ticket. Alan Keyes tried that, and he was an abysmal failure. Face it, Herman, a few anecdotes does not equate to a trend, and you will never see it in your lifetime until conservatives own up to their history of divide and conquesr on race and admit it was a cynical ploy to gain votes: " Southern Strategy", anyone?
"African-Americans have been brainwashed into not being open minded, not even considering a conservative point of view,"
and
"I have received some of that same vitriol simply because I am running for the Republican nomination as a conservative. So it's just brainwashing and people not being open minded, pure and simple."
-- Heman Cain, 2011.
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Actually Herman, I think it's a matter of knowing who your friends are (and aren't) that makes Blacks vote the way that they do.
I don't think that Blacks have a problem with 'Conservatism'......as much as they have a problem with Republicans; most of whom as it turns out, happens to be consevatives.
And, oh yeah......Blacks won't vote for you.....so they MUST be "brainwashed".
Herman's kinda pulling a 'reverse' race card here, if you ask me.......
How much brainwashing does Mr. Cain think would be necessary to get the black community to vote republican???
Mr. Cain – you are not too bright. But you have very nice salesman shirts and ties. And by the way, you don't have
a chance in hell with the republican electorate. And you know why? Right.
"...he [Cain] is absolutely correct about blacks and other minorities getting locked into a Democrat Party auto-pilot."
And folks who are anti-gay, anti-choice and pro-gun get locked into voting for Republicans, who then proceed to economically screw the very people who voted for them.
I give the African American community credit for being smart enough to not vote for rich white men or rich black men that want to take what little many of them have left. Unlike the poor white trash in this country that buy into the Republican brainwashing that they will help them. Yea, help them make the rich in this country even richer.
I thought all white conservatives were racist? I am white and conservative and I'd vote for Cain in a heart beat.
what is your view on public and alternative transportation Mr. Cain, a staple of the Afro-American community?
i second the motion billy davis mr. pizza man is in denial, thinking the repugs will support him
"This whole notion that all African-Americans are not going to vote for Obama is not necessarily true,"
Cain needs a reminder on clear communications. His use of a double-negative above makes the above sentence absurd.
It's not true that all African-Americans are not going to vote for Obama... Is he then saying:
It's true that all African-Americans are going to vote for Obama? I don't think that's what he intended to state.
The only people getting brainwash here is Cain, by all them rich people. Cain's lost his mind the minute he thought about running for President as a Conservative.
This guy is for real. Unlike the one we have in the WH. I would vote for him in a heart beat....
Mr. Cain -
You sir, are an idiot – you should know better. You are like a lot of people who have found success in life; you forgot what the real deal is. Virtually every wealthy person has been the beneficiary of GOOD LUCK. They might be creative smart, they might be industrious, they might have great people skills, they might have high octane educations with BS, MS, MBA, JD, Phd, MD degrees from the most rigorous & prestigious schools – - but the thing that made the difference for them is LUCK. Now, I'm sure you, or some self-delusional blogger will try to chalk this success up to some self-serving romaticized version of a Citizen Kane, Horatio Alger experience. The fact is, there are tens of thousands of folks [white / black / latino] with those traits and life simply has kept it's foot in their you-know-what.
Republicans are petty, scared, selfish people who see life as a ZERO SUM GAME. For someone else to win, they think they have to lose. William Schockely was a Republican. The book the "Bell Curve" which touted the myth of intellectual superiority of whites, was EMBRACED by the Republican party. Under the fake guise of "self-determination" the Republican party has advanced the kinds of abuses that hold those with the least back.
My American Dream is a world of fair treatment, where those with influence, money or power can not simply retard the progress of others to protect their often-times ill-gotten wealth. When the Republicans share that view of the American Dream [ instead of getting rich my any means necessary], call me and maybe I'll vote for them.
hmmm! i don't recall giving Cain the permission to speak for me?
Look at all those *white* centrist folks who only vote Republican.
Why is that?
Because the GOP protects the status quo that white people enjoy most.
That is why Blacks no longer support the Republicans. Just look at the TeaParty racism.
Cain is completely right... under every single Republican president since Nixon, black home ownership has gone up. Can't say that about democrats
So Cain wants to brainwash them into voting Republican, ok specifically for him.
In another words he is saying that black people are stupid because if they voted Dem, it is not because they thought about it, it is because they were brainwashed. Like he is trying to do right now.
@Ken in MD: "I have to laugh at any Republican who calls someone "not open-minded". This is the same party who walks into budget talks with a list of topics that they refuse to discuss as "not on the table". Thousands of economists tell them that raising taxes on the super-rich will not hurt jobs and will help the economy, but they'll hear nothing of it. Who's brainwashed?"
Very well-put. If you don't sign Grover Norquist's absolutely no taxes pledge, he threatens to run a primary challenger against you. The Repubs are filled with litmus tests for their candidates – and if you waver one bit, you're through!
"Brainwashed?" To not wish to side with a party that harbors many racists voters (yes I said it)? To not wish to side with a party that supports policies that are unfriendly to the best interests of your community? He's just saying this to further endear himself with white conservatives.
While I certainly don't believe that Mr. Cain speaks for all black people (any more than President Obama does), I do feel as though it would add a very interesting dynamic to the election if he were the GOP nominee. The Democrats would not be able to play the race card as they have been known to do recently.
Billy Davis, I disagree that Herman Cain is unable to get votes. While I do not predict he will be the nominee, I believe that he is certainly capable of putting forth a great campaign. He has proven through the straw poll in Florida that he has what it takes to win over voters. If you go to Gallup.com you can see that out of all of the candidates, he is viewed in the most favorable light. He simply isn't as well known as many of the other candidates.
Absolutely correct, billy davis. Herman Cain is useful to the GOP to help mitigate the charge of racism within their midst. He and Clarence Thomas both are made up of the same cloth, greedy, small-minded men who are focused first and foremost on their own status. Neither could give tuppence about the African-American community; they are members of the upper-class, so the rest of us don't matter. Thomas doesn't speak from the bench because the moment he opens his mouth, the most inane nonsense falls out.
Cain said earlier today that there would be no celebrity dinners or inaugural balls in his White House. He consistently spouts the most useless, inane nonsense and still expects people to vote for him. They are two of a kind.
He slew his brother !!!.......right?
Herman, Herman, Herman – speak for yourself. If blacks even considered you, your mouth just gave them a reason to say no to you and your policies. Loose lips sinks ships.
Yeah,black folks should accept the view of people that still only see them as the help Herman.
Cain needs his brain washed.
Herman Cain, as a white guy, I would vote for you. As I understand it, you're the only candidate to even propose ideas for a tax reform. Others seem to want to be elected before gving any details of how the job will be done. I think Americans have been incredibly irresponsible with voting for candidates with no real experience and no clear view of how current problems will be addressed. Examples from the last election are on both sides. Hillary Clinton nor President Obama had much experience prior to running, as did Pailin. Americans need to get over how well a person reads a teleprompter and look for the substance of the candidates policies.
Cain, as in Cain and Able? Didn't Cain kill Able?
Cain is a LIAR. PERIOD He knows the Tea Party is not in his corner and is looking for an out as to why he will not advance in this adventure. LOL
"African-Americans have been brainwashed into not being open minded, not even considering a conservative point of view," Cain said on CNN."
OMG! LOL! The fact that he could make such an assinine comment speaks volumes! African Americans, Asians, Whites, Hispanics, or many other ethnicities won't vote for him because he is unqualified. But of course he is still in denial about that fact.
Cain is the one who is delusional with his 999 program. LOL
See my post at 4:11 PM CNN censor. Today must be the day that the most liberal censor reviews the posts.
my posts have awaited moderation all day and most have not been pulished. America is becoming Russia as Obummie's offical campaign site kicks into high gear.
I think it is ridiculous for Mr. Cain to suggest that the African-Americans who side with Democratic policies have been brainwashed, just as it is ridiculous that some suggest that AFAMs who side with Republican policies have been brainwashed. Mr. Cain should probably consider the fact that Republican policies tend to favor the big money makers and big corporations, and tend to forego the concerns of the underemployed, underserved and underrepresented in our country, which disproportionately includes AFAMs – except of course for the little bit of surplus that is supposed to "trickle down" to these communities from the big money earners after they have widened the socio-economic gap between themselves and the underemployed, underserved, and underrepresented.
Do NOT trust this man. He is fulfilling the prophecy of the Caliphate. If you vote for him, you and the US will be doomed. The deal will be sealed, and Russia will once again be on top. The Cold War will have been lost.
They're no more "brainwashed" by party affiliation than most self-proclaimed Christians thinking that a Christian MUST be a Republican. I'm Christian, but lean more toward the left...but most of the people I attend church with lean to the right.
@ Tony140:
Whoa, you like using the word slave.....
Serving mint julips at the Big House later on?
Cain, I'm black. I don't support democrats nor republicans. You're both playing with my emotions, gender, race, and other issues that matter to me. Sadly, I'm not brainwashed. I don't believe your bs nor do I believe what the democrats have to put out neither. I'm tired of race being constantly factored into my politics. I'm tired of you schmucks thinking that your heritage/background somehow make you more qualified. LEAVE AFRICAN AMERICANS OUT OF IT. We're more than what you "think" we are.
D@MN Right and I'm going to stay brainwashed so that I will never become associated with a party that has to defend Rush Limbaugh, Dick cheney, Glenn Beck, Briebart, Coulter, etc.
Cain's problem is that he has to put down African Americans in order for him to be revelant. That's brainwashed right there.
He feels that he can demonize and criticize AA because he's not an AA, he an American. Therefore all of the racism from his party directed towards the First Lady will never apply to him because he's an American not an African American.
I wonder how many black laborers were able to afford a decent life while working for Mr. Cain's pizza empire? I wonder how much caring he showed by sharing some of his million-dollar profits with those black employees? I wonder if he might actually have hurt his own cause?
No, blacks are not brainwashed. It is very blatant that the teapublikans hate anyone who is not white and that includes you cain. I think a lot of the teatards haven't gotten the message that your name is cain NOT mccain and that you are not one and the same.
That being said. Your policies, as a millionaire, is to keep more of your money while these blacks and middle class whites and blacks and black and white poor get screwed.
It's not about the color of the skin it's the policies of the republikans and their rich friends and those people, excuse me, corporations! I am white and I didn't vote for Obama because he was black or white or purple. I voted for him because he was/is the right man for these troubled times and the old man and the bimbo were/are NOT!
@Nikki: "Herman Cain is useful to the GOP to help mitigate the charge of racism within their midst."
It's the same reason they picked Michael Steele to head the GOP for the first two years of Obama's presidency. CYA tactics, the whole way.
Hmmm. He sounds an awful lot like "Uncle Rufus" from The Boondocks.
Should "brainwashing" be a serious concern then there needs to be real thought given to the manipulation of the Christian block, the intimidation and coercion constantly conducted by 3rd party groups like Norquist's "anti-tax pledge", Cheney's, Rove's and other "big money' supported groups, by efforts like the "Swift-boat" propaganda and now with the creation, funding and direction by "ultra-conservatives" (synonymous with "big money") of the Tea Party to excite and manipulate public opinion. The reality is that the scales are heavily weighted toward the Republican's efforts to deceive and sway people's thinking and Cain's accusation is ridiculous and just an attempt for attention and to again manipulate.
No Amnesty for Teabaggers – Impeach Republicans
Any non wealthy person with a brain should dump the GOP teabagger party. I think that I shall never see, a republican smarter than a tree
------------You mean the people who live off the government teat.
Cain is right on!
It's absolutely hilarious that African Americans don't realize their own BLATANT racism because they vote for a candidate just becuase they are black. At least the white man is able to think independently and vote for a half black Presidential candidate. Pretty funny stuff. It's so weird that black people rarely vote for a white candidate.
I had to repost this because this is funny. It says it's so weird that black people rarely vote for a white candidate. my question is how many times in the history of America has anyone not just blacks but anyone had the chance to even vote for a black person weather they were black part black a little black or any other race of that matter. Really really. Dude for real are you three or has the loritabs really gone to your head....
What an insulting POS this dude is. He'll be the first to claim that he's being unfairly attacked and that the attacks are racist if anyone opints out that he's repeating racist BS fabricated by the GOP, but he is. Not a single study has shown that "black people" (or other minorities) fail to vote on issues or think about their votes based on what is personally important to them. This rhetoric has been croopping up on a consistent and repeated and more frequent basis ever since Obama received 95% of the minority vote. In order to understasnd Cain's role in the 2012 GOP electoral field, you need to understand numbers such as the following:
"If the minority share of the vote increases in 2012 by the same rate it has grown in presidential elections since 1992, it will rise to about 28 percent nationally. By itself, that could substantially alter the political playing field from 2010, when the minority vote share sagged to just 22 percent. It means that if Obama can maintain, or even come close to, the four-fifths share of minority votes that he won in 2008, he could win a majority of the national popular vote with even less than the 43 percent of whites he attracted last time." – National Journal, 3/31/11
You understand it now? You understand why loony groups in swing states and states with historic discrimination that triggers special requirements under the Voting Rights Act are running around fabricating accusations of pervasive voter fraud to justify stricter registration laws, voter ID laws and undermine conservative white peoples' perception of the legitimacy of elections that their chosen candidate lost? Why we're looking at GOPers attempting to dismantle unions in states like OH, PA and WI? Why national GOPers are trying to toy with the electoral college in states like PA? Why TX and Rick Parry just signed into law a redistricting plan that was declared PURPOSELY DISCRIMINATORY in TX? Why DOJ is scrutinizing the spate of new voter ID laws that have cropped up in states controlled by GOPers? Why islamaphobia has become such a favorite past time for GOPers (look at birth rates in Palestine and tell me THAT isn't what they mean by "secret jihad")? The list of things they've been scrambling to do over the past 3 years to blunt the effect of the demographic shift is ENDLESS. Cain can proudly claim to be one of those things.
And we hear once again the rascist crap that blacks only voted for Obama because he is black.
Explain it to me like your not a five year old – what about Clinton did the blacks vote for him because he was white?
In think his pizza sucks.
Really? Is he African-American? How does he explain his escape from the "brain washing" ? And does he have any details to explain how this happend to all the other African-American people?
I hate to whip out Occam's Razor but wouldn't a simpler explaination be that Cain has been brain washed?
Cain must have got Massa's permissions to speak from the big house again
FACT: Minority voters gravitate to Dems because (a) of what is important to them and (b) because the GOP has done everything in its power to alienate them over the past half century with BS like the "southern strategy." It's not "brainwashing." It's self-preservation in the face of forces attempting to conquer and oppress.
I believe @Billy Davis comment is comment enough.
Using his logic, white southern christians have been brainwashed by Republicans. As a weell educated black man, I am insulted by Cain's accusation. He tends to forget that in recent history, Democrats have tended to stand up and support issues that are important to blacks. This does not mean Democrats have always been perfect. Rather, they have tended to be more in tune with the needs of the black community than Republicans have. Blacks are to the Democrats what white southern christians are to Republicans. The really sad part is that Cain is my neighbor and my respect for him has declined immensely. Not because he is a Republican but for some of the insulting comments he has made about the black community including comments about President Obama that have nothing to do with policy issues.
Mr. Cain could be the spokesperson for Oreo cookies.............
Wow...It is interesting that Cain has taken ALL credit away from African Americans. Have you considered sir that African Americans vote (typically democratic) because that is the party that holds true to their (African Americans) core beliefs? People won't vote for you Cain because we don't believe in you. African Americans vote for the person that speaks to the country as a whole and then specifically to them. You should consider not calling them (African Americans) stupid and find out what appeals to the African American voter, because you clearly have no idea.
I meant "Uncle Ruckus" from "The Boondocks".
If you vote for Cain and he wins he will implement Plan 999....I am thinking that is eerily similiar to Order 66 given by Emperor Palpatine in Revenge of the Sith in which the Jedi were nearly wiped out. Now...either Plan 999 is for a similair process or he is offer any large 1 topping pizza for $9.99.....buahahahahahahaha
Cain is a straight shooter. He wants you to work. Sorry it offends the dumbocraps and minorites. I got to get back to work. I don't have time to fool with DOM Mama for obummie. Rudy, NYC, a kicing donkey and weird paddle,SF. Have a good day
I think that anyone earning under $250,000 a year who supports the GOP is brainwashed.
Not a wise move, if he actually hopes to convince people with this.
If we ignore, for a moment, everything else about his message, or what side he's on, or any of that, the fact is that trying to convince people to join your cause by insulting them, or using words which they will react to defensively, is a TERRIBLE approach. That's just preaching to the choir. You don't gain potential allies by insulting them.
Problem is, few politicians seem to understand how to communicate their message in ways which actually seek to convince others. They just preach to their bases, and convince themselves that they're right, but there is little visible effort in understanding and empathizing with the opposition's point of view, which is a key to getting others to actually listen. This is greatly because most politicians seems to believe that understanding and empathizing is agreeing, or caving in, which of course is a sign of weakness.
The real weakness in politics is that few of these people actually know how to communicate and relate to each other effectively.
I would like Mr. Cain to list conservative policies – not talking points – which have actaully bettered the interests of the black community.
HERMAN, u are a complete idiot. You are just like the house N--, stating "BOSS, I'LL HOLD THOSE N-–, FEET WHILE YOU LYNCH THEM. How in the hell can u say we are brainwashed because we voted for Obama. Blacks have voted for white men in every election. Of Course we now have found out Obama can lie almost as well as any white man except the RIGHT WING TEA BAGGIN REDNECK RACIST REPUBLICANS AND YOU, THEIR BLACK FLUNKY. WE HAVE NO CHOICE , WE WILL VOTE FOR OBAMA AGAIN 2012
Insult an ENTIRE segment of your voting population. Smart move Cain!
So....Cain is a contrarian?
The majority of Americans voted for Obama because he was the best choice for the American people – and we will again. And the Repubs will toss Cain away when they are done with him – as they always do – unless you are a multi-national corporation.
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BTW holding the "=" sign doesn't make moronic fox blabber sound inteliigent.
he's right.those of you who say gop is for corporations and the dems are for the little people are fools.blacks have consistently followed the dems for decades.and have the poorest levels of income and education.the father in the black family has been replaced by a welfare check.gee,that's all worked out well hasn't it.minorities have been taught they need special treatment a.k.a affirmitave action.it's all been a lie and although we all pay for it,the sheep are getting the worst of it.but i don't see any big change coming.leftists are trained to hate and act on emotion.lying is a badge of honor.that's why i think the republic is finished.communists,socialists,anarchists,radical muslims,black panthers and the democratic party are all allies in a war on conservatives,christian or otherwise.a progressive is evil.
Pizza here yet???? How unpatriotic and disloyal, some people would sell their own pizza....er I mean mother for a little press time....how could ANYONE not see....the puppeteers holding the leash/strings of the Republican party are the wealthy few!!!!
If anyone is brainwashed its any African-American who thinks voting for the GOP is a vote that will benefit them in any way. They want to take away all of the security the gov't has provided since the New Deal and Great Society..this is NOT in the interest of the Black community especially since many are living in poverty. GOP needs to be pushing ideas that advance the less fortunate and educate the un-educated so that their agenda is actually necesssary further down the road NOT NOW
Hey! I just heard from the Tea Party that all Black People are racists. They are the experts after all.
What he says about race cuts both ways. Some blacks will only vote for blacks. Some whites will only vote for whites. Same for Hispanics and Asians. His point about blacks being brainwashed as a whole is ignorant and condescending. Most blacks side with the Democrats because of shared beliefs. Also, the Democratic party is willing to promote and back minority candidates. When you look at the GOP/Tea Party you see what?? A party that promotes white people. There is no diversity there. Blacks aren't brainwashed. If the GOP showed an interest in diversity then you would see more people of color involved with them. Until then...they will still with the party that aligns with their interests.
Look Mr. 999, just because I totally disagree with your politics, does not mean I'm brainwashed.
How dare you insinuate that we in the African American community are incapable of listening to all of you political morans and decide who and/or what we agree with unless we are brainwashed. Your condescending remarks is exactly why I would never vote for you. You are the one whose brainwashed if you think you would ever get a third of any community votes. Black, White, Red or yellow.
i forgot about the health care bill.compassion?no sheep,just another attempt to control the masses.wake up before there is civil war.
How quickly the people forget that the Democratic party of the early-mid 20th century were the ones in favor of racial segregation. It was only when the voter base was expanded, due to the Civil Rights movement that they changed to become the party of the 'little man'.
When will people wake up and realize that NEITHER party cares about them? The Republicans are all about the wealthy, and the Democrats are all about controlling the people through Socialism.
Democrats are no different than Republicans. Name one non-wealthy Democrat in office. Name one who doesn't take money from lobbyists to push an agenda. Name one who doesn't broker back-office deals that pad their own pockets.
You can't, however, you've been fooled into believing they care for you.
It's absolutely hilarious that African Americans don't realize their own BLATANT racism because they vote for a candidate just becuase they are black. At least the white man is able to think independently and vote for a half black Presidential candidate. Pretty funny stuff. It's so weird that black people rarely vote for a white candidate.
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I guess no blacks have ever voted for presidents before Obama. They have all been white up till now.
Wait a minute. Herman Cain is in the republican presidential field and thinks he has a shot at winning the nomination, but all the other "blacks" are brainwashed??? Bless his heart. He has about as much chance as Ron Paul or Michelle Bachmann of getting the nomination.
Having grown up in Winchester, Virginia in the 1980's, I can tell you that EVERY last person I heard use the "N" word voted republican. And like a poster before said, republicans have voted against every piece of civil rights legislation in the past 50 years. I'd love him to explain himself to someone with more than a half an ounce of sense. Someone like Jon Stewart would rip him to shreds.
Man this guy is just in this race for the money. He has about a -750% chance of getting any white republican vote. -1000% of getting any black vote outside of his circle. This is why the news do not cover your nut job stories. This would be like Palin getting her own talk show. I mean I am black and i liked George Bush I like McCain, and Bill Clinton (probably one of the best presidents in the last 20yrs. If you do not include the deep throat issue). Tea-Party would send all blacks back to Africa if they get there way. Who paid Cain $50.00 to assimilate so fast?
Blacks in general don't vote republican because republicans in general do not make an effort to garner the black vote. Funny thing is I had a government related issue (school loans) and contacted all of my local congressional leaders for assistance with clarification, and the only respone was from Jon Cornyn, a republican. He got my vote on the next election cycle. Republicans need to visit black communities (the churches) and have a real conversation. When they make blanket statements like Mr. Cain here, its like a fat chick at a pool party, complete turn off.
No one in the Black community is brainwashed but YOU CAIN!!!
I think only Cain is in the brainwashed camp.
Come to think of it. Which is easier? Brainwashing a large number of people to support Democrats or brainwashing just Cain to think he is a Republican?
Simple statistics and math can answer that!
Cain's the man
We don't have a McCain president and we won't have a Cain president either!
President Lincoln freed the slaves, a republican..never could understand why the same people who were unyolked from their bondage by a republican president, turned their back on that party to allign themselves with the democrats..don't get me wrong, people can do as they please,..but this defies logic..where is Lou Dobbs when an explanation is needed..
yeah, why can't all blacks be tokens?
Ah, brainwashing. Those evil anti-Christ Democrats are at it again! Is Cain as much of an prejudiced fool as he seems?
The more you talk, the fewer "Black" votes you getting...."brother".
Shut up shutting up!
Mr. Cain is an example of why Nat Turner failed!
1) Herman.... do you KNOW what Republican'ts call you behind your back? Check on it... Then, ask the Log Cabin Republicans how included they feel within the party.
2) You are only as relevant to the Republican party as the one black friend a racist uses to not be called racist. They couldn't care less what your vision is. And, please be ready to take the fall should you be involved in the next Presidential Term... how can you NOT see what is happening to Obama and not equate it with good ole boy politics (Corporate America diversity training is the best you can expect from your fellow Republicans.
3) "African-Americans have been brainwashed into not being open minded, not even considering a conservative point of view," "So it's just brainwashing and people not being open minded, pure and simple."
Open Minded means that we INDEED see the conservative point of view and offer a more LIBERAL APPROACH. You cannot be conservative and open minded.. That's like saying you are a frugal gambler. While I am happy to see African American men within BOTH PARTIES, I must offer a different view of who is BRAINWASHED... Hello Herman... you have soap foam coming out of your ears....
@sam "Hmmm. He sounds an awful lot like 'Uncle Rufus' from The Boondocks." YES!!!!!
Cain is a puppet. A puppet a nice PR stunt that the tea baggers have come up with to proove they are not racist. Remember Micheal Steele? he was a puppet too.
Truth Hurts dont it? LOL
Hey Herman,
Let's talk (and be opened minded) about the 'Southern Strategy'.
Then, maybe.....just maybe.....you'll come to understand why Blacks generally won't vote for Republican candidates.....even Black Republicans (LOL.....LMAO!).
To: Cain is right on!
You my little boy are so white I need my sunglasses. Maybe you haven't noticed but there haven't been a whole hell of lot of people of color running for president.
It's funny to me that the only people that seem to think there is no discrimination or racism in this country happen to be white men. Women know it, people of color know it – but the white guys just don't experience it. Lucky them.
Cain is brainwashed to think the GOP will actually embrace a 'person of color'.
Just read the Faux News blogs for a minute, they are imploding. Trying to hide their hate & racism, their antics are whackier than ever.
As soon as all Blacks get wealthy enough to benefit from tax cut for the rich policies, they'll be right there with you Mr. Cain. You know better! We can see right through you, making a statement you know will grab a headline and maybe get some traction in the hopes of getting a few more black votes. What exactly to you do to help the Black community? Maybe that's how you can try and gain Black votes next time?? BTW, you don't have a chance and you know it. You're doing nothing but feeding your ego with your money, since you can't spend it all.
What party was Robert Byrd affiliated with?
Voice said: Democrats are no different than Republicans. Name one non-wealthy Democrat in office. Name one who doesn't take money from lobbyists to push an agenda.
To Voice: name on repub/tper that wants to HELP the poor and middle class in America.!!!
What you'll never hear Republicans like Herman Cain say is that at one time, the GOP really was the progressive party in America, and the Democrats were the Party of No. That's right – during the 1960s, when the Civil Rights Movement was hitting its peak, it was Republicans joining with moderate and liberal Democrats to pass the legislation that started putting black folks in this country on equal footing. But it was the conservative elements of the Democratic Party – people like Jesse Helms, for example – who defected and took their racism and prejudice to the Republican side.
Of course, I'd never vote for Herman Cain in any event. The fact that he's a conservative black man doesn't bother me in the least. But what bothers me is that his bias against Muslims, which would include many native-born black Americans who have eschewed Christianity, would preclude them from any important positions in his government. If anyone should know what it's like to be discriminated against, it's a black man as old as Herman Cain. Somewhere along the line, he forgot what being black is about.
"Is Cain as much of an prejudiced fool as he seems?"
He thinks the uniqueness of his conservatism/republicanism makes him exceptional. It's that simple. It's part of the narcissism that tag along with the antisocial personality disorder that makes him a contemporary Republican. They didn't all used to be like this. Heck, Teddy Roosevelt faught tooth and nail to destroy the "Trusts" and was one of the biggest foes in history of giant oligarchic corporate power and the dangers it represented to our democracy, personal freedoms and liberties and the proverbial "American Dream." This new crop is the EXACT opposite.
Well y'all wanted to see an angry Black man. Cain's as close as you're gonna get with that. Enjoy the show. It's ALL for you.
Obama 2012!!!
He says that Blacks have been brainwashed. Does that mean he things they're stupid? He also says: African-Americans have been brainwashed into not being open minded, not even considering a conservative point of view" That's an oxymoron if I've ever heard one. Since when has a conservative had an open mind? I've yet to meet one and likely never will.
Lou Dobbs is a pig.
Lincoln was a progressive, not a conservative.
Cain your sooooooo smart. Remember, those white republicans will not let you be president.
Well Mr. Cain maybe that's because it's not about race or ethnicity but about class. Most Blacks are down here with a majority of Whites, working hard and only getting paid what we are worth. Which, strangely yet noticeably, has been less and less since the era of the infinitely valuable CEO - that would be you and your inflated ego, Mr. Cain - has rolled around. The Democrats are the party for those who earn what they get and rely on the government to protect their legal rights, to provide back-up if times get bad and a few extras (like parks and libraries and schools) that they can only afford by banding together. The Republicans are the party of the wealthy egotists who get paid as much as they can convince the other wealthy egotists they're worth - hey, it's not their money anyway, they can just squeeze it out of the workers and the customers! Conservative ideas aren't worth considering because at this point anyone who is conservative lives in some variety of la-la land - religious, economic, ideological, political, paranoid, you name it. Times are way too tight for most of us, Black or White, to even consider such lunacy as an option. As a purely practical matter, especially with CEOs like Mr. Cain and financial speculators like Mr. Romney bleeding us dry, we need a government that works. The Dems are the only ones offering that as an option. Obama 2012.
First of all, Herman Cain is not giving the African-American community enough credit for being able to think for themselves. Sounds to me like he's saying they don't have a mind of their own, and secondly, who is it that's "brainwashing" them? If I were to hazard a guess, I'd say it's the republican politicians spewing out their hateful rhetoric because a black man became President. And as far as Mr. Cain saying that the media ought to focus on the already-declared candidates as opposed to Christie and Perry "to give voters a better idea of the field", I think he's sadly mistaken, because the reason they are placing the focus on Christie and Perry is EXACTLY because the voters HAVE viewed the current field – and they're not at all happy with them!
That's right Cain – try winning votes by telling voting block they were too dumb to know they were being duped. Good luck iwth that one.
What a way to insult black people Cain. You must think they are too stupid to form their own opinion and vote Democrat-that they MUST have been brainwashed instead.
Vote Democratic and continue to suck.....forever.
@Russ and @ThinkAgain, you both posted the EXACT TRUTH at almost the exact same time. The elites were able to con the rubes by keeping them downtrodden and while skillfully stroking their racism. It's why they are on the verge of nominating George W. Bush, II, but without the upper crust polish.
We are so screwed.
Teapublicans are not conservative. They are neo-fascist.
Ok, forget it, it's not even worth a comment. Well maybe it is: He runs a large pizza joint and now he's qualified to lead the free world and lecture on race, ok I get it. Or, just take my order: I'll take two mediums sausage pizzas please.
"Lincoln was a progressive, not a conservative." ~
Just like Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Washington, etc., were all PROGRESSIVES ~ LIBERALS who worked hard as community organizers against the conservative and backward looking torries who worshipped tradition and the old ways of power for the few over many (monarchy).
HAHAHA just seeing this must make those tee-bagger's pea-brains pop!!
Brainwashed? Or is it simply the promise of goodies in exchange for votes? In either case, the appeal does not seem to have anything to do with patriotism. Any such pandering is an insult to the better nature of anyone being targeted by it, whether it works or not. If I were the one being targeted, I'd move directly in the opposite political direction.
And hillbillies are brainwashed into voting for the GOP.
uh, it is you that is brainwashed, any GOP has just got to be, or are you FKM?
Guess what, most of the voting public is "brainwashed". Blacks don't have the corner on that market. If they dd the Tea Party would not exist!
A republican talking about not being open minded? HAHAHAHA
The Voice of Reason stated:
"How quickly the people forget that the Democratic party of the early-mid 20th century were the ones in favor of racial segregation. It was only when the voter base was expanded, due to the Civil Rights movement that they changed to become the party of the 'little man'."
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Hey 'Voice'......NEWS FLASH.......all those old southern Democrats that you speak of......they either switched parties or died before they had the chance.
After the Civil War until the early 1960's, pretty much ALL southern Whites were Democrats. And when the Northern Dems started pushing for equal rights, those southern Dems started leaving the party to become Republicans.
Essentually, southern White Republicans are the descendents of discontented Democrats who would rather switch parties than go along with a party plank (agenda) of equal rights for minorities. And Republicans still fight against that agenda.
Blacks have figured this out....that's why they tend to shun the Republican party.....it's all about knowing who your enemies are.....
In fact, republicans are more brainwashed that democrats because the republican politicians get to them through religion, but screw them over any way they can (give tax breaks to the rich when the gap between rich and middled class is only widening!), which most republican's don't realize because they are brainwashed. All they hear is, god this and jesus that and nothing else even matters to them. The sad thing is I don't really believe most politicians are even truly religions. They are just using it as a tool to get elected and then do whatever they want.
So a black is calling other blacks brainwashed? LOL
Let's be clear....African americans mostly vote democrat now, due to the voting rights act of 1965, and the civil rights act of 1964......These pieces of legislation where signed by a Democrat President......LBJ....He also said in signing that legislation, that democrats had lost the south for a generation....The dixiecrats (southern dems) were outraged and switched party affiliation to the GOP.......It's been that way ever since.
Long before this, in the days of Abraham Lincoln (R), blacks that did run for congress under reconstruction, where republicans.
All that being said, blacks are loyal to parties who give them opportunity, to live out the american dream. The funny thing is, that republicans used to be more progressive than democrats.
Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah. That is what I think of your words Mr. Cain. Obviously you don't need the AA vote, otherwise you would have thought about what you were saying on National TV. Can we say ........upidstay.
African-Americans have been brainwashed into not being open minded, not even considering a conservative point of view," Cain said.
Wow where do I start? First off Cain, not all African American vote Democrat. I will use me as an example, I voted for President Obama, not for the color of his skin, but because the team of Obama/Biden I felt was a better fit for American tha McCain/Palin. I also voted for Kay Bailey Hutchinson who is a Republican Senator. I also voted for a few more Republicans in our local races in Harris County. So you notion that all black people are brainwashed shows how far removed you are from your own community, let along how delusional you are as a person. And for all you people out there who keep saying African Americans vote democrat due to hand outs, I tell what, I'd be willing bet one day of my salary, which is more than most of you make in a year, that the combined income of my friends which most are African American, and annual income, is close, if not more than a 100 million per year. We are highly educated, most of us have doctorates in our persperctive fields, and none of us, not even our parents or grandparents, were given any handouts such as welfare. Heck, the only handout that I ever recieved was from G.W. Bush, which I didn't need in the first place. And my whole family and most of my friends call ourselves independents because we have no preference of Repuplican or Democrat, we vote who we think will benefit America as a whole. So so much for the brainwashed theory.
Last I will say, most African Americans do not want handouts, we want a far chance and a even playing field. Furthermore, whe was the last time a Republican went into a prodiminately African American community and spoke to us? When was the last time a Republican held a town hall meeting in an African American Community? Better yet, when has a Republican primary debate been held at a an historical black college? Exactly. Until the GOP shows that they will fight for us, treat us with respect and dignity, show concern for us, and GIVE us a reason to support them, yes, the Democrat Party will will have a large portion of the African American Community, Oh some stated the blacks dont vote for white candidates, how the h3ll do you think President Clinton got elected.....twice.
Folks in the black community are not "brainwashed", Mr. Cain, and are perfectly aware of what the Conservative message is. That message was delivered with dogs, fire-hoses, and nightsticks in the '60's, and by discrimination in employment, housing, education, political representation, law enforcement, and bank-lending practices ever since! By voting Democratic, black folks are acting in their own best interests.
Cain is the one who is brainwashed. He is a fool if he thinks black folks voted for Mr Obama because he is black. Cain will never get the black vote. He is a sell out and apart of the problem in politics. President Obama is for the people. People better wake up, blacks are not dum and stupid like this country would like the world to think. Wake up America .....
Take a look at the Republican leaders. Old, white and extremely wealthy.. I guess it couldn't be due to the fact they don't share any common ground and probably differ on core principles??
1. What party stood for the abolition of slavery?
2. Which party was more OPPOSED to the Civil Rights Act – democrats or republicans
3. How much political clout can be exercised by a group that votes 90% for one party?
Answers: 1. Republican 2. Democrats – look it up 3. Voting 90% for any one party will result in NO political clout. The party that gets the 90% knows those votes are 'in the bag' and the party that gets the 10% knows that they can do nothing to improve upon that.
And what in the world would this bought and token servant of Rethuglicans know why black people vote?
That's funny, I'll take a large pepperoni boy
Blacks historically voted for republicans. We did so until we were exposed to education. Then, we started thinking for ourselves and you lost us. We want a serious, educated leader who is respectful and has decorum. You, Mr. Cain, miss the mark along with all your republican and tea-party associates.
@Me "WE WERE NOT AND WE ARE NOT BRAINWASHED. –
You seem to be. The only racial issue you mentioned was had more support from republicans of which 80% voted for it as opposed to only 64% of Democrats.
Only seen no more than a dozen African American. when you see any more tell me where I can find them> Bless.
THere is not a single Democrat that is open minded. They started the klan and are commiting genocide in our inner cities right now and have been for the past 40 years.
Democrats have put their abortion clincs aka planned parenthood in a disproportionate amount of minority communities. Yes Republicans may be guilty of ignoring minorities but that is better than Democrats who are killing them.
I have had my brain washed too. I cannot bear to listen to people who have nothing intelligent to offer, for example Mr. Cain.
It's simple. Black people don't vote for Republicans because Republicans ignore them and cater to idiots, religious zealots, rednecks, and those who can't think for themselves. Again, simple.
"LarryDavidSandwich
What party was Robert Byrd affiliated with?"
When alive Byrd openly denounced and regretted the racsism of his past – how about your past or present?
Hey Cain,one last question, "bro", whose idea was it to name your latest go-nowhere do-nothing scheme The 999 Plan?
Was it yours Cain, 'cause if you flip those 999 upside down.....well you know, some of you would be more at home with those numbers than others.........Just saying.
I'm surprised Bible-toting Perry, and Pray the world away Bachmann didn't have something to say about those 999s!
Gonna go out on a limb here: He'll be announcing the end of his candidacy within the month of October '11. It's still the promaries and conservatives will thirstily drink this kind of blatantly racist ranting and raging through their infantile ideological sippy cups like people lost in the desert, but I'm thinking he just managed to do two things in one fell swoop: (1) predict he'd get 1/3 of the minority vote and (2) render his prediction moot and impossible. It's the kind of brilliantly paradoxical backfire that even morons like Boehner, Cantor and McConnell have trouble arranging...even when they seem to be trying very very hard to do so.
just like the stupid are being brainwashed to vote Tea Party!
Say No to Cain and the rest of the extreme thugs in the KKK party.
Mr. Cain is a better person than any every single Democrat, black white whatever in America today.
He has integrity, decency, morals, and true compassion, you cannot say the same about any Democrat.
This is what a little bit of money does to community. Soon, you start talking down to your own people. You first elevate yourself above them and join forces with their oppressor. You start saying silly things this bro is suggesting. But Mr. Cain, may I remind you that you are swallowing a very poisinous medicine. Ask Michael Steele.
yeah, that statement will win him a lot of support in the black community...
No matter what race you are, no one is brainwashed when it comes to Herman Cain. We can all agree he is an idiot.
cain, sarah and bachmann. what a group!
Cain was right.
David Dinkins, Marion Barry, and former black mayor from Detroit, Mich won by large numbers of African-Americans while they were popular like Obama.
Cain is really great like Jesse Jackson.
A Senator who supported the klan and was a member used the N word on national tv back in 200 and not a single Democrat every spoke a single word against him for it. Senator Byrd was a Democrat so his racism was welcomed by the party that started the klan and has only gotten worse since then.
A higher percentage of Repubicans voted for the Civil Rights Act than Democrats. What would Democrat do to minorities if they voted Republican? Wish them harm and death just as they do every American right of center today.
Evil or ignorant, there are only two reasons for being a Democrat.
Foolish man. You will never clinch the GOP nomination . You are a sell out.
Well we now have Cain and Clarance Thomas agreeing!! How would you like to have them as your neighbors??? Don't think you would go there to borrow a cup of sugar!!!! They are for NUMBER ONEl....themselves.
It's dah fluoride, I tells ya !!!
Bye Herman, thanks for the chuckle
Wow, nothing like the pot calling the kettle black! It's the Teabaggers who are brainwashed, no matter what color they are. Cain is using racism for his own personal gain. He's an idiot to think that all those "brainwashed" blacks won't see this for themselves.
Whoever gave Cain enough of a campaign contribution for him to buy himself a new tie must've asked for his money back because the freaking yellow tie is baaaaack!!!
So if all of the black folks that vote Democrat are brainwashed, what are the white folks that vote democrat considered?
I think to suggest that black folks are so disconnected from what is going on that they simply follow the popular thing to do
is ludicrous. I am an African American woman, I like to just call my self an American. I have a Bachelors degree, and a Masters degree. I have voted Republican in the past when I did not like the democratic candidate. I vote on the issues. I read my little voting guide, and I do the research. From there I decide who has my best interest in mind. I think that Cain has taken a big sip of somebody's kool-aid, because although he appears to be somewhat intelligent, the words that are coming out of his mouth are just plain ignorant.
@Cain is Right On, let's examine your point more closely, in the over 200 years of our Republic there hasn't been a white person who has ever been accused of voting for a white man because he was white, but because President Obama is a man of color as a candidate, any person of color who supported him did so because he was black? Is that what you really think or have you been brainwashed? I guess if Hillary Clinton or Michele Bachmann ran for President you would assume that every woman voted for them because they are women-it would not surprise me if there are people who vote that way, but I think it is closer to the truth that people vote their own economic and social interest first and foremost. As to Mr Cain, I met him once, actually had an opportunity to spend time with him, he's thoughtful, considerate and intelligent-on most issues I simply disagree, that doesn't disqualify him from being a candidate-it just disqualifies him from earning my vote!.
If Cain had been on the PLANTATION...guess where he would have been...and what he would have done to the people working in the fields,...EASY wasn't it!!
Perhaps this puts it all into perspective:
Even assuming he's right (which I don't believe for a second), it's exceedingly easy to explain how/why Cain escaped the "brainwashing". Give yourself a second.....there ya go. Commence giggles.
@allitrop: "It's funny to me that the only people that seem to think there is no discrimination or racism in this country happen to be white men. Women know it, people of color know it – but the white guys just don't experience it. Lucky them.."
They experience it every time a minority is chosen over them. Haven't you heard? Affirmative Action is discriminatory!
Ann
No matter what race you are, no one is brainwashed when it comes to Herman Cain. We can all agree he is an idiot
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Truer words have not been spoken Ann!
This is the very reason why we don't need political parties. Neither one is urging people to think about anything other than the party line.
He's right in many aspects. It's not just narrowed down to black people. By the way, I'm white. Not a European American. He's a Black American, not an African-American. But just look at the numbers, over 95% of black people voted for President Obama while well over 40% of white people did. Many black American's do not even look at the policies for whom they vote as do white Americans who vote Republican. Just watch videos of people interviewing why they voted for President Obama. They were clueless.
What are you talking about Cain? If black were brainwashed, what the hell are you doing in the Republican Party? Are you now black?
Mr. Cain is simply a beard for the tea baggers. It's rather pathetic that he doesn't understand that. They can give him a strawpoll win and claim their racial bonafides and then blithely go on their way spouting their particular brand of racism and religious vitriol. You're a dunce, Mr. Cain. Or better, simply a dupe.
All blacks are brainwashed...except for the ones voting for me. You guys are alright!
Oh Cain, blah blah blah, you are an idiot. Blah blah bLAH
Brainwashed? Damned hardly. That is more on the side of the Republicans and Tea Party, that brainwashing and denial of reality.
Black are for Democrats because only Democrats are taking of them. Republicans are for the rich.
He is exactly right. Not only that but from the posts on this site it looks like the brainwashing has gone pretty far.. whining about corporations, republicans not wanting to do something for blacks.. what a load. No one is going to do ANYTHING for anyone. (see:Obama) you have to do it for yourself. Stop blaming your failings on everything but yourself. THAT is what Conservatives say and have always said. And the state of the black community is proof.
Also, racism exists, but it's not prevalent. It's sad that I'm more likely to give money to a black man than a white man because I feel guilty as if I'm racist if I do not give it to a black man. Everything is considered racist. It's unreal. When in doubt, pull the race card. Don't mention that it is much harder to get into grad school or med schoolas a white male than any other segment of the population. It's harder to get scholarships as well. I have clients who are scared to fire black employees out of fear of a forthcoming lawsuit. It's ridiculous in this country.
Wooooweeeee!!!!!! This beat the hell out of a Sarah Palin story!
I haven't laughed this hard in quite some time.
Thanks CNN, we ALL needed that!
"I believe a third [of African-Americans] would vote for me, based on my own anecdotal feedback. Not vote for me because I'm black but because of my policies."
Your beliefs are just that – your beliefs, not based on anything based in fact. Anecdotal feedback. What? You asked 3 people and that is anecdotal? You think because you spout blacks are brainwashed, that makes it truth. It doesn't. Perhaps your ugly ass is brainwashed. However the reverse of what you say is probably true – one third or more would NOT vote for you, not because you are black, but because of your policies. Historically, blacks are conservative in their political beliefs, but just don't back Republican policies. Everything conservative is not Republican. Just like everything liberal is not Democrat. Folks sling those terms around without even knowing what they mean.
Go somewhere and sit down Herman...I guarantee you will NOT be the nominee – from your brethren the Republicans...ahhahaahah..so, what is THEIR reason for not voting for you?
Mr Cain ... Have you spoken to michael Steele lately? The African American community is not brainwashed. A majority of us have learned to think for ourselves regardless of political affiliation. However there are those choice few such as yourself and Michael Steele who have to be proven the fool. As soon as the Republican party could no longer use Michael Steele as the anti-Obama and it was evident that the Republican/Tea party base would no longer support an African American as the head of the GOP they replaced him. Big business and the Republican party has you brain washed Mr. Cain. What makes you think that just because your so called business sense provided you with a foot in the door that you have the right to stand in front of this nation, look down on all other african Americans and pass the judgement that all other African American's are brainwashed? What makes you think by selling out to the Republican/Tea Party that you will be in any more of a position of power and/or acceptance than Michael Steele? You are being used to bring to light any racist agenda that a caucasian candidate cannot ... in the same manner as when Michael Steele combated the race card but later stated that it was race that was his biggest obstacle as the head of the GOP. Man you are the epitome of what we once referred to as the house boy (for lack of wanting to get too vulgar). Just because you can eat in the kitchen doesn't mean you are welcome at the table. History is a good teacher ... put down the dough and read a book. Better yet just listen with your eyes open without the rose colored glasses and eventually you might hear the sound of the same African Americans you claim to be brainwashed as we re-elect PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA!
I wonder if a brainwashed person would readily admit to being brainwashed.
This is EXACTLY what you have to say when running as a republican. This kind of "rhetoric" is the reason the TP is using you. For your information Mr. Cain (a name associated with murder), I agree with quite a few republican policies but this is no longer a republican party. It is a party of bigots, racists and greedy pigs who will do ANYTHING to see the country's first black president FAIL. I relate to the democrats not because I am "brainwashed" but because they don't preach hate and right now the represent my interests more. Mr. Cain is going to find out real soon he's being USED just like Michael Steele and yes, they are STILL a racist party. I'm not fooled at all by the FL straw poll.
That's right....all those black folk that voted for Obama. Just keep sliding into the poverty the dems keep pushing you into. The cycle of irresponsibility is evident in the prisons and the workforce. Mr. Cain describes what many of us educated and black conservatives have said for years. Success comes from looking out ourselves and our own behaviors. I am proud to be black – and proud not to follow people like Obama over the cliff. Pitiful.
Proud Black/Hispanic Conservative
Doug
Mr. Cain is a better person than any every single Democrat, black white whatever in America today.
He has integrity, decency, morals, and true compassion, you cannot say the same about any Democrat
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Hey everybody look who's out of rehab!!!!!
Welcome back Doug, how ya feeling dude?!
Many Blacks voted Democratic because Obama is Black just as many women voted Republican because Palin is a woman. It's not brainwashing, it's politics. I doubt it will change anytime soon... at the very least not for the next election.
I also love that people say, "Blacks are for democrats because democrats take care of them." That is just ignorant. You're generalizing an entire race of people. Republicans don't want the wealthy to be taxed higher because they already makeup 50% of tax revenue that the U.S. gets every year. Pay their fair share? They already are. I'm not rich either, it's just obvious logic. Why should the wealthy pay for systems that should not exist such as welfare? It's a crutch.
No Obama won because he is black. African Americans seen a black man running and went crazy. There was a local news story about an hour from where I live. They were covering the election. They interviewed a woman that was an 80-90 year old African American that only voted because Obama was black and she said that on TV. Now you tell me the whole election now isn't based upon race.
I was shocked to read that a black man had the audacity to proclaiming that other black persons are brain washed. Truly I see that your brain has been washed with a superficial idea that you know every black person on the planet. Wow. So sad.
Mr. Herman Cain... the multimillionaire... would like black folks to line up for the Republican party... hold up our shirts .. get whipped... turn around and say, thank you massa...
i don't think so
So Herman, you don't think that black are capable of thinking for themselves. You don't think they can see which party disrespects the first black President, which party's Presidential cadidates signed a pledge that said slavery was a good thing for black children, you don't think that black people can see the hate filled tea party, their racist signs and actions. I thiink you might not have a brain to be brainwashed, if you think that all Americans can't see what the Republican party stands for, all Americans other than the idiot baggers or the richest two percent.
First name: Uncle
Last name: Tom
Seriously Truth: If i were an 80-90 year old Black woman I would've voted for Obama simply because he was Black as it would've been an event that NEVER IN MY LIFETIME did I ever think I would see, and at 80-90 years of age the chances of that happenning again would've been slim to NONE.
Come on now.
First, I will insult your thinking then, I will ask for your vote. Nice.
Obama 2012
Cain is right on!
It's absolutely hilarious that African Americans don't realize their own BLATANT racism because they vote for a candidate just becuase they are black. At least the white man is able to think independently and vote for a half black Presidential candidate. Pretty funny stuff. It's so weird that black people rarely vote for a white candidate.
September 28, 2011 04:25 pm at 4:25 pm |
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Blasphemy!
Blacks are racists because they vote for candidates just because they were black??? Since when in our history have we had more than one black President to prove your ASSUMPTION? Last time I checked we've had 43 out of 44 white Presidents and guess what? Blacks voted for the white Presidents in large percentages over previous black candidates PRIOR to Prresident Obama. Those previous black candidates were: Shirley Chisolm, Lenora Fulani, Jessie Jackson, Al Sharpton and Alan Keyes. None of those candidates received 90% of the black vote.
Now guess WHO did receive 90% of the black vote prior to President Obama? Exit polls revealed that Mondale, Dukakis and Gore all received 90% of the black vote. Clinton and Kerry received in the mid-80% of the black vote. Last I checkee they were all white. So your black on black vote = racism and blacks rarely vote for white candidate FAILES miserable. Your real problem is 1 black President out of 44 is one too many regardless of the reasons why he was favored over McCain and his "Nurse."
Beat it Cain I'm an Independant and still would not vote for you. It's not that I am brainwashed I just know the Republican party is not the party for blacks. I do believe that your party is the party of Strum thurmond, eric Cantor, and Trent Lott. Most of the Southern Republicans are closet racists it is in the code words they send out everyday. They call Obama Supporters the "Welfare State" such condemning statements really turn me off. I do not like welfare nor do I like any other type of hand out. Brother you fit the saying "just because you're black doesn't mean you have my back". President Obama lucky Bloomberg will not run or it would be a wrap for him.
Religious people have been brainwashed into voting for the GOP.
There is no color, only socioeconomic status. The real brainwashing is convincing the middle and lower classes that you can be rich too if you vote for the GOP candidate.
That would be because the very definition of being conservative is the opposite of being open minded you idiot. You resist change, you resist new ideas, you resist accepting other people's way of life. That is what conservatism is.
I was paying my vehicle taxes the other day and in walks a young bl ack man. He wanted to register to vote. When asked what party, he thought for a moment and then said "The one all the bl ack people are in". I thought how sad.
Since Democrats have no facts they must resort to basless attacks, thanks for the latest example Obama mama.
BTW, you know what Democrats do, keep washing if you want but you will never get all the blood of inner cities Americans over the past 40 years off your hands.
It is no wonder you libs are all atheists, the thought of answering to a god for the evil that you support and wishing death upon every American who doesn't march lock step to your hate based klan starting ideology scares you to no end.
Nothing wins hearts and minds like telling people they are so stupid they have allowed themselves to be brainwashed.
As I look down Cain's list of accomplishments I see they he was a leader in sabotaging Clinton's attempt to provide universal health care for the citizenry.
Quite an impressive curriculum vitae to showcase for the electorate Mr. Cain.
Brainwashed...No really? Oh yeah the Grand Old Party has a history of helping African Americans right? NOT! Mr Cain has been brainwashed only he does not know it yet and now he's trying to get African Americans to embrace the GOP? Get real man. There my be some African Americans that are not informed but everybody's not stupid. Also Americans now see's how weak the Democrats are DEMOCRATS HAVE NO BALLS AND EVERYONE KNOWS IT! It is an insult to Black people to try and tell them that the party of their former slave masters loves them now so you should vote for him. IT"S A NEW DAY NOW MR CAIN. AMERICANS ARE WATCHING AMERICA GOING DOWN ON A SLOW SINKING BOAT AND YOU EXPECT AMERICANS TO BELIEVE THAT YOU WILL SAVE IT ? GET REAL...LOOK IN THE MIRROR.
Boy - blacks don't want to hear this!
It is hilarious that Cain calls out blacks on this issue. I was wondering what ever happened to the White Congressional Caucus? Oh, that's right....if that EVER EVER existed, it would be labeled racist all day long. Wonder why the same isn't true for the Black Congressional Caucus? (Crickets chirping) LOL
September 28, 2011 04:32 pm at 4:32 pm |
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You do have one. Its called the SENATE.
You do not see whites, asians, latinos or indians voting over 90% for one party. If you were any other race and voted for someone based on race you would be lambasted. I saw a test where they asked a group of blacks on specific questions on politcal thoughts and a majority of times those views did not sync with the candidate that held their views. Whats sad is almost every race out there can see there own imperfections with regard to race and tries to correct it but with blacks they are more racist than any other grou.
"No Obama won because he is black. African Americans seen a black man running and went crazy. There was a local news story about an hour from where I live. They were covering the election. They interviewed a woman that was an 80-90 year old African American that only voted because Obama was black and she said that on TV. Now you tell me the whole election now isn't based upon race."
Since your name was truth I thought we should discuss that. Obama really only got 4% more of the black vote than Democrats running for prez got over the last 20 years, so you can't really say that.
Besides with the history that black people have went through in America it is very reasonable and acceptable for them to want a black president.
Let us hope that our 2nd black president goes down in history as one of the greatest who returned our nation to the greatness that it hasn't known since the days of Reagan. Mr. Cain is the real deal, he represents coming from nothing and making something of yourself on your own merits and hard work. No Obama doesn't and neither does any money taking person from the public sector. Cain made his own money, not tax payer money, he is small business, and that is what we need, not a socialist public sector leech or a wallstreet big corp. cronie, we need a man like Heramn Cain.
The interesting thing is Obama received 96% of the black vote in the 2008 election. Since his inaugaration, the unemployment rate for the black community has sky rocketed, this with a black democratic president, and for the first two years of his presidenty a majority in both the house and senate. Not to mention the democrats called both houses for the previous 2 years under Bush. Nice job Democrats supporting the black community. All of your stupid regulations are putting people out of work, not to work. WAKE UP!!!
When Obama was running, my in-box was filled with disgusting, offensive, "monkey" cartoons and jokes, showing Obama as an ape, Obama with a bone through his nose...do you *really,* Herman, think that the people who sent these would ever consider voting for an AA? And trust me, it wasn't Dems sending them~ they were racist Repubs that go to church on Sunday, work in white collar jobs~ not rednecks or illiterates.
and he thinks he's going to get the black vote now after saying that?...LOL LOL LOL
Even if you believe Cain's 'brainwashed', the fact remains the Republican party has serious perception problems among blacks, and minorities in general. For years, too many people perceived as racist, or at the very least unsympathetic have been associated with Republicans (your David Dukes, Pat Buchanans, etc). Typically, Republican party has refused to disassociate itself from these extremists, and/or their views, and in some cases makes excuses for them. Blacks in America have never been opposed to a conservative agenda. In some instances (some morality issues), there is a lot of agreement. However, the Republican party has never made itself a viable alternative to the Democratic party. The perception is that we are just not welcome. The sad fact is the Democratic party has been mostly talk for at least the past 40 years, but that has only meant there hasn't been anywhere else to go.
There's a reason you hear the phrase "Principled Republican" from time to time. A Principled Republican is either a libertarian or religious conservative who believes their world view would in the long term benefit all Americans of any color or ethnicity. However, the phrase implies the rest are there to protect white priviledge or corporate priviledge from the lower classes and / or minorities. This is a real problem for any Black conservative.
Since the early 70's Southern Strategy, the Republican party has chosen to be the home of people who pay lip service to libertarianism, but only because it conveniently dovetails with their own racial resentments or economic interest. The Republican candidates speak to these voters in "dog whistles" and "code words" about people who are different from them. Mr. Cain, if nominated will end up the same way that Alan Keyes did when he was recruited to run against Barack Obama. He was also a brilliant orator and one of the most ideological conservative individuals in the country, but at the end of the day the dog whistle Republicans chose to stay home and he was demolished in the election.
I thought all white conservatives were racist? I am white and conservative and I'd vote for Cain in a heart beat.
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Racists always like people (Herman Cain) who are useful to them, no matter their color. It gives them cover. It's like saying you can't be racist b/c you "have a black friend". Only that black friend turns out to be just the postman that delivers your mail six days a week.
Uncle Ruckus has served his purpose. Uncle Ruckus put himself up so TEApublicans like you can point and say "see I'm not racist". Cain IS the TEApublicans official race-cardN. ow that he has accomplished his mission where is Cain in the polls? Why is Fox News ACTIVELY & BEGGING CHRIS "Krispy Kreme" CHRISTIE TO GET IN THE RACE???
As J.C. Watts' dad said, "A black person voting Republican is like a chicken voting for Col. Sanders.
Mr. Cain, how can a Black man be a Conservative? Not a Republican... but a Conservative....
Conservatives – to the man – opposed anti-lynching laws, voting rights laws, anti-segregation laws, anti-discrimination laws, equal hiring laws, and equal pay laws.
If those Conservatives had had their way, you would not have been CEO of Godfather's Pizza, you would not even be delivering pizza, because you have a Black face, you would be in the back sweeping up and washing the dishes. If those Conservatives had had their way, you would not be running for president.
In fact, you would not even be allowed to VOTE on election day.
My question to you is this: What the hell is WRONG with you?
Brainwashed? There is nothing about the Republican party that appeals to me at all!
TO Truth: African Americans would have voted for the Democratic nominee no matter who it was. Did you really expect them to vote for McCain/Palin? Dream on.
Only those that call themselves members of the Republican Party, as it exists today. You have to be brainwashed to support a group of people that promotes policies that repress you.
BTW, 'Truth,' to say Obama won because he is black shows your ignorance. Obama won by 12 MILLION votes. Blacks make up about 12-15% of the total population and 100% of them certainly did not vote at all. So look at the numbers. Obama won because 8 years of GOP rule ran this once economically healthy (thanks to Bill) country into the dirt and the largest financial calamity since the depression. To think that *anyone* would trust the GOP again is beyond me.....
@ Truth
One voter an hour away from where you live said on the news that she voted for Obama because he is black and suddenly the means "the whole election" is about race? For everybody? Everywhere? Sounds like pretty flimsy evidence to me. What next? Global warming is fake because it was cold yesterday? Thanks, but I think I'll get my "truth" from something other than your say-so.
I read a great deal of ignorant rant about the Republican Party and its history where race is concerned. Let's review, shall we?
Republican Party was formed to end Slavery in the US. The official Democrat platform was pro-slavery.
Democrat Party was the Party of Jim Crow.
Democrat Party was the Party of the Klan
Woodrow Wilson was a virulent Racist – and Democrat.
Senator Byrd – Democrat – Grand Kleagal of the Klan.
Governor George Wallace blocking the way into schools and the courthouse – Democrat.
President Eisenhower sends a Civil Rights Bill to Congress – blocked by the Democrats.
In 1964, President Johnson signs the Civil Rights Bill, but only because Senator Everett Dirkson comes through with More Republican votes than the Democrats put up.
The Party that has always believed in the potential of ALL men and women is the Republican Party.
Think differently if you wish, but history does not support you.
As an Asian, it offends me that you [Democrats] try to paint everyone on the "right" with the same [white] brush. Stop playing the race card, because it's old, counterproductive, and is merely an excuse. Cain has a point because those on the "left" tend to repeat the same tired vitriol fed to them by mass media over and over and over again.
...Cain has shown his true color
I don't know who has or has not been brainwashed, but I'm thinking someone running for president as a republican has Stockholm syndrome.
I totally disagree with you Mr. Cain. How is it that the black community is brainwashed? Why? Because we are just looking for a better life for ourselves. Should we "sell-out_ like you have against your own people? Uh huh... yeah we see what you're all about. An embarassment to the black community.
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What you'll never hear Republicans like Herman Cain say is that at one time, the GOP really was the progressive party in America, and the Democrats were the Party of No.
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Wrong. There are two major baptist groups in this country that make up the majority of the so called Chritian conservatives. The ABC, American Baptists Conference, and the SBC, Southern Baptist Conference. Those two groups have a msjor rift between them.
Most of the members of ABC are overt racists and rallied behind Reagan 30 years ago. It was they who became the Reagan Democrats. It was they whose members made up much of the KKK, which uses the bible to justify their racism. The Civil Rights Act caused a major split between ABC and SBC. It was members of the ABC that attended Perry's revival meeting.
Polls show that a higher of percentage of black Americans hold conservative social views than white Americans. Recent polls showed that 80% of black Americans oppose gay marriage and abortion. Most older black Americans are registered Republicans, just as their parents were registered with the party of Lincoln. Unfortunately, the Republican Party has dismissed the black vote because their isn't any money in it.
How funny and predictable. Cain states the obvious and everyone on the far left screams. If Obama said all white evangelists were brainwashed, which is just as obvious, the far right would scream. For the most part, the average American voter is pretty gullible. I'd like to think that people in other countries are smarter than us, but I suspect it isn't the case.
Cain's been brainwashed. Since when did the Rethuglican Party have African Americans' best interest at heart? At least the Dems are reaching out. Cain looks like a candidate who's always sucking his teeth.
I'm not brainwashed, I'm racist, and I'm voting for the black man again.
Mr. Cain,
Please win the Republican primary first. Let's see how many rednecks vote for you. Then you can complain about black people being brainwashed.
Herman Cain, the fact that we elected an African American President will allow many people of color to think that it is possible–Barack Obama's presidency is what is allowing you to run for president now. At any other time in history you would have been chided, or dismissed altogether–remember Shirley Chisolm?
For you to be so insincere to this group is in very bad taste. A lot has changed, and you need to give people more credit than that. You are generalizing and it is very hot water to be stepping into.
Cain, put nicely has his head in the sand, the republican party is a mean spirited machine reserved for the rich, they balk at higher taxes on the rich how unpatriotic, there is a lesson in steele's disposal
Oh, for sure. Up is down, black is white, good is bad, war is peace. Keep saying it, maybe you'll convince yourself. What a tool.
I like this fellow. He actually talks about problems and gives advice on solutions. He is a cut above the other Republican candidates and their Tea Party backers. He is the only one whom, I believe, is Presidential and could challenge Obama in 2012.
Dear Truth and others who follow this very narrow minded mode of thinking: You take ONE PIECE OF THE PIE, and you extrapolate it over a whole race of people. What Cain said...extrapolates his contention over a WHOLE RACE OF PEOPLE. I personally did not vote for McCain...b/c of Palin. Let's face it, the guy was 72 at the time...hmmm....that would mean Palin..would have had a pretty high chance of becoming President if the guy had croaked....NOT A GOOD SCENARIO..and it doesn't matter how hard core Republican one is...that's a scary thought. Black people are waiting for a handout? Please fact check yourself. I am a daughter of a Desert Storm/Panama invasion veteran, and a proud niece of a Vietnam Vet. My Mother STILL works for the government, and I grew up with love of country, and the idea that any success from life COMES FROM HARD WORK. I have two degrees, and am a successful Manager. Now how's that for your truth? *people who stereotype, PLEASE understand that the what is portrayed on TV represents 20%...reality is NEVER represented* GET A LIFE, AND GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT! BTW...I AM a Black woman.
@Terry, VA
I guess you just don't get it.
"Black Americans have looked at Mr. Cain. All they see is the back of head." or something like that.
That means Mr. Cain is not talking about issues that concern black Americans. That he is not trying to recruit their votes by addressing them directly. Mr. Cain, like all Republicans, speak to issues that most black Americans find troubling and against their own best interests.
That is what the phrase "see the back of his head" means. I never mince words. I mean the phrase literally. That Mr. Cain is talking to another group, and has ignored the black voter. Maybe if he turned around, came to the African American community, and organized a voter registration drive or conducted a jobs fair, he might attract some black votes. But, when has a Republican ever done such a thing? Only on the most local level, never on the national level.
African Americans may have voted for Obama because he was black...but I personally know of white people who did not vote for him, simply because he was black.
It cuts both ways.
It would interesting to hear why do 99% of the black community vote for the Dem. party and of course Obama in 2008.
Knowing and stating history and facts can make you a powerful individual. Not knowing your history and facts makes you look foolish. Distorting history and facts makes you look dishonest and unworthy of political office.
Brainwashed into voting dem? If you call republican opposition to the civil rights act brainwashing then yes you would be right. African Americans voted republican before democrats pushed through the civil rights act to what was believed to be republican opposition. At this point voting dem for many African Americans is cultural because everyone thinks that a racist is more likely to be a republican than a democrat. If you look at the views of many middle class African Americans they tend to be conservative yet they always vote dem. Why? Because a lot of them think that republicans hate them.
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He is exactly right. Not only that but from the posts on this site it looks like the brainwashing has gone pretty far.. whining about corporations, republicans not wanting to do something for blacks
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The comments against Mr. Cain have not asked for handouts. The comments of critical of Republicans has been that they have pursued policies that have hurt the black community at large. They fought against the Civil Rights Act, they fought against school integration, they fought against EOE laws that merely said that you not recieve federal funds if you discriminate. If you wish to discriminate, then you are free to do so in the free market, which is exactly what occurs.
All the racist right-wingers come out of the woodwork like the roaches they are when they see an opportunity to utter their brand of hot garbage.
I think if people would just remember that Pres. Obama is the first black person to be nominated by any party they could let up on this stupid idea of only voting for a black candidate. Hell the black community has voted for a white man since gaining the right to cast a vote. Why????? Only white candidates. Of course most on this post will not admit this and move on to the next stupid idea. Here is an idea. If all the blacks in america voted for Obama, and no whites do, there is no way in hell he could have won. Whites still greatly out-number blacks. Quit whining and get your own votes out.
next time the Tea Party holds a rally in a place like Harlem, Watts, South Philly, or East St. Louis to try to recruit the Black vote, I may take Mr. Cain up on his request. But be honest Herman, President Obama like him or not is more likely to have a rally in those places than you or your Tea Party fellows.
Blacks are brainwashed into voting Democrat as much as Evangelical Christians are brainwashed into voting Republican. The GOP today is a party of birthers, bigots, teabaggers, billionaires, hate groups, and and Hoover/Bush economists. No room for minorities except for a few wealthy tokens.
If by "conservative," you mean "fascist," then why would ANYONE want to vote for anyone in the GOP?
Doesn't it seem racist to point to ANY class of people by race and issue a blanket statement about them like, "[fill in name of race here] have been brainwashed into not being open minded..."?!
Its not the black communities fault that the south makes up the majority of the conservative party and when your mostly southern you are also mostly racist.
...AND ALSO....QUIT SPEAKING FOR ME! I LOATHE how people are posting what Black people are going to do, and why we do this, how we are going to do that! I WATCHED the Tea Party debates, because I was interested in what they had to say! I am not an Obama-bot, and do not have rose colored glasses on about the political landscape. The fact is, as Americans, regardless of which party we vote for...we have voted for soundbites...and it shows! I believe that to vote, one HAS to vote informed, which is why I was tuned in to the Republican debates. As it was, the 9, 9, 9 tax, throwing out the Dept of Education, AND privatizing all social services...just did not sound too right to me. I based this off of WHAT THEY STATED, not off of an anticipation of a handout. The Democrats are ALSO a MESS. So, again, I wait to not vote off soundbites but to vote off of what is real and what will really get our country on trackl. I believe in hard work, being studious, and being a patriot to one's country. I also believe in not involving our Armed Forces in conflicts that have nothing to do with us. The only reference to education, was throwing out the Department of Education, and there was NO plan to improve it...yet American students are lagging behind the whole world. Regardless of WHAT race one is...does that sound right to you? I have no kids, and it sounds terrible. FORGET DEMOCRAT OR REPUBLICAN! VOTE INFORMED 2012!!!!!
So when Jimmy Carter asked Rachel Maddow a rhetorical statement as to why the Conservative Movement adopted Ronald Reagan over him. He, Mr. Carter a Southern Sunday School teacher and nuclear physicist. It became apparent the Conservative Movement real value system is all about the MONEY. This MONEY and its means of control and distribution is what it’s all about. Singing ‘Jesus Loves Me’ pop songs works for Mr. Cain; he became a CEO and all that.
All groups on the take are "brainwashed". It's the democratic strategy.
As the employer of minimum wage slaves, all Cain cares about is himself not the rest of humanity. Frankly the current teapotty Rethugliklans are the closest thing to Nazi Germany I have ever seen.
@David you best bone up on those figures again. It seems the rich percentage wise do not pay an equal share according to this issue of Time magazine. Much of this is determined by write offs, tax credits, deductions and whether a person's income is earned income, or capital gains income.
@Woman In California
Woman In California
This is EXACTLY what you have to say when running as a republican. This kind of "rhetoric" is the reason the TP is using you. For your information Mr. Cain (a name associated with murder), I agree with quite a few republican policies but this is no longer a republican party. It is a party of bigots, racists and greedy pigs who will do ANYTHING to see the country's first black president FAIL. I relate to the democrats not because I am "brainwashed" but because they don't preach hate and right now the represent my interests more. Mr. Cain is going to find out real soon he's being USED just like Michael Steele and yes, they are STILL a racist party. I'm not fooled at all by the FL straw poll.
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Slander, check. Name calling, check. Racist, check. Intollerant, check. Without facts, check. Yeah, that sure convinced me that you aren't a hateful, intolerant, brainwashed liberal.
If you don't vote for Cain you are a racist!
Cain is right. They are Brainwashed. They saw how Texas turned into a republican voting state after LBJ signed civil rights legislation into law. They should of joined the Racists and voted GOP as well.
Democrats cleaned house of the bigots, Republicans greeted them with open arms.
Cain just doesn't understand why the Black community does not vote against their own interests so he can keep his tax break for millionaires.
Is Mr. Cains first name Tom?
Mr. Cain,
How much have you given back to the black community? How much charity work have you done that helps to resolve the education crisis in the black community? I have thoroughly checked your record, Mr. Cain, and your record is dismal.
Rudy NYC
Why Mr Cain?
Because Republicans have actually taken the billions and BILLIONS and BILLIONS in tax cuts they got back during the Bush administration and used it to create better jobs, targeted at Black America?
Because Republicans have FORCED President Obama to sign the legislation they have created, debated, voted on and presented?
Because Black America has done so well under Republican administrations in local, county, state and federal environments?
NO? Then why?
Mr Cain you make lots of sense in what you say.But by you own admission some will vote for you because your black. some will vote for you because GOP.Truth is you won't be the canidate. Your just there so the GOP can say they are not racist.The reason Obama is doing so bad isn't because he's a losy leader,it's because he's black and the Gop started from his start to make him fail?And as you can see they did a great job.But remember before he was elected? The GOP gave him the mess he's been fighting alone.Perrsonally you look great you sound great.I like you and HOPE YOU THE BEST OF LUCK, BECAUSE BY LUCK, AND ONLY BY LUCK WILL YOU BE THE GOP CANIDATE!
Let's see. Everyone else is brainwashed and he is cleat thinking. This defines conservatism at the moment in America.
Well, this is too interesting. The suggestion that any group of people votes monolithically as a result of brainwashing is both a cry for votes and a derogatory remark. On the one hand, those referred to should vote. But, they are too stupid to vote based on their own conscious decisions. So, they need to be told who to vote for. Ah, here comes the opposition with further instructions for these imbeciles. Question: What about Jewish voters? Have they or even Hispanic voters been brainwashed as well? Or, does Mr. Cain (Tiddy Bowl in hand) believe that only Black voters have fallen to such a lowly condition?
Brother Cain will learn or has chosen to ignore what J.C. Watts, Alan Keyes, Michael Steele, and even Conoleeza Rice and Colin Powell have learned-the latter two especially a lesson given by Dick Cheney-you will never be fully accepted by white conservative Republicans. Only Clarence Thomas gets their full vote of approval because he tows the line no matter what the issue is. They can depend upon good ole Clarence.
"Doug
Mr. Cain is a better person than any every single Democrat, black white whatever in America today.
He has integrity, decency, morals, and true compassion, you cannot say the same about any Democrat."
And here we have a perfect example of brainwashing. Although i do have to agree with Sniffit! it's hard to brainwash someone without a brain. but somehow the rethugs find a way. too bad they can't put all that evil scheming to work for good.
Ok, let's recap. The Republican Party, the party of Lincoln. Remember him? It was the Democrats who fought the Civil Rights Legislation tooth and nail, ask Al Gore's father. And lest we forget..............the last election there was a black senatorial candidate in Florida who the dems felt should step aside as they didn't think he could win. Step aside, so a WHITE candidate coulde beat the hispanic republican candidate. The party of inclusion huh?
Herman has been sniffing the Oregano again . . .
Well Donald Trump says he's "friends with the Blacks" so maybe Cain should visit him for some advice on this subject.
@ Truth......
please tell me this..when a white person votes for another white person it's NOT racial, but if a black person votes for another black person it is soely due to race. Same with Latinos. But if the black or Latino person votes for a white person then that's okay. Sorry but I just don't get it.
Mr. Cain, I respect your opinion and your views. You are I must say is an educated Black man. But for you to stand there and say that other Educated Black Democratic people (OPRAH, OBAMA, James Clyburn...to name a few) are brained wash is pretty interesting. You have the like of Don King in your party...You want to talk about brain washing, how did Collin Powell go in front of the world and tell them IRAQ had WMDs. Oh, looked to me they used the black man to do the dirty work...
Comments here show pretty clearly that both reps and dems are brainwashed.
Very few original thoughts on this board.Decades of handouts for minorities and "the poor"have created generations of welfare recipients.You cannot deny those facts, so don't even bother.As a mu latto (purposely written this way) both colors voted for Obama ,mostly so they (the whites)would not be considered racist by their friends.I miss the days when who you voted for was your own business and no one else's.Cain is a successful business man with more common sense than the whole team running the WH today.Our current leader can barely figure out the economics even with the so called experts he has appointed.I love how he has to go into black speak mode and start preaching when he is in a predominantly black venue.These actions only verify what Cain has said about them being brainwashed.Bring on the swaying and the amens now.
LOL ! These comments must be made up .... there CAN"T be that many stupid people in America, can there ??
Do you really think that your Tea Party family support you, when they are trying to get get the OTHER BLACK MAN out of office. YOU are "BRAINWASHED."
Interesting, especially given the fact that African Americans have struggled in the US, and Republicans pander to Corporate greed instead of the middle class...who would you say is brain washed? Considering that some Red States in the South still look down on Mixed Marriages, or job equality for African Americans in their own states...who would you say is brainwashed?
I would like to respond to the idiots who believe african americans only vote for african americans. We won't vote for Cain, West or Alan Keys oh wait I forgot they are orioles. They took advantage of all the privelages for education and job opportunities but want african americans to continue to pick cotton.
Cain is a fool no other way to say it, he is wasting his time, money and breath. I'm black and I vote for the democrats because they are the party of the people for the people and by the people. The GOP is for the rich, big business and big oil. One would think everybody should know this to be true. Cain cannot and will not win. Obama 2012 all the way, and you can take that to the bank.
Truth hurts, eh ?
Blacks have been voting democratic for centuries!!!! To elude that blacks voted Obama in to office is ridiculous. Better off thinking about how many White folks voted him...
And all you geniuses saying that Obama only got voted in because African Americans do not look at policies, are you suggesting African Americans did not vote prior to Obama? This is too easy!
What a jerk. What have Republicans ever done for Blacks? Unless they are rich?
This is the most classic case ever of the Pot calling the Kettle black.Cain the brainwashed, supreme sell-out needs to shut his mouth and troll elsewhere than the black community for votes. Not even his own party takes him seriously....a simpleton with a big mouth and minimal support.
I'm astounded to hear a conservative talk about a group being "brainwashed"! I listen to right-wing radio occasionally and find it amusing how that venue is selected for all of the commercials on penis enhancement, erectile dysfunction, identify-theft insurance, magnets to purify water, herbal supplements to prevent cancer, seeds to survive the revolution, and a host of other types of snake oil products. Why do you suppose the marketing folks pick this population to sell these ridiculous products? It's because they are really vulnerable to brainwashing. They believe the Earth is 6000 years old and trickle-down economics works – even in the face of overwhelming evidence to the contrary. African Americans tend to vote for Democrats because they've observed the sea of angry white faces at the Republican COnvention – and especially at Tea Party events. Mr. Cain worked his way to the top – to his credit. But his wealth does not mean he is obligated to accept the values of the greedy and bigoted members of the Republican Party... that is unless he has been "brainwashed".
Cain, you are the one who is brainwashed.
You made on the backs of all the others who came before you and blazed a path for you to walk.
You are one of the arrogant blacks who thinks that just because they "made it" that they owe nothing to anyone.
You would not be where you are today if it were not for the many great socially-minded blacks that came before you who put civil rights ahead of themselves so that others like yourself could have a better life.
And it is the Democratic Party who helped champion the civil rights struggles of all blacks. And we continue to do so for other groups who face discrimination.
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It's absolutely understandable that an 80-90 year old black individual would say that. What do you expect someone who's lived through the civil rights movement and seen racism that today's generation can barely imagine to do? Is it not notable that we have our first non-white President of the U.S ever? It is to me. And anyway, you use one elderly woman's comment to generalize the actions and beliefs of an entire race of people? And Cain is calling African Americans who vote in their best interest stupid? I literally feel like everyone supporting these republicans need to be deported to Somalia and see what their ideal vision of a country REALLY looks like. I don't mind paying welfare. I don't mind paying social security, or the epa, or fema, or public education. That's the kind of modern country we are and it's not even just generosity, it's LOGIC that doing those things is good for us, as a society and as individuals, in too many ways for me to list here-not that it would change anyone's simple minds anyway since you're all so hell-bent on agreeing with anything the republicans say.
This is an insulting remark that assumes that black people cannot think for themselves, cannot form their own opinion, etc. Perhaps Mr. Cain has been brainwashed to think what he thinks.
Perhaps when a Republican candidate actually represents the people instead of the rich and corporate, maybe then us 'common folks' will listen to you. As it is now, the GOP's policies are just another downgrade of America. Of course African Americans reject that – heck ALL Americans reject that idiology.
Herman Cain's biggest obstacle is Herman Cain.
Conservative policies currently do not seem to be in the interest of the African- American or really any struggling community given the Republican's desires to gut social programs meant to help people who need a hand up in our troubled economy – given how disproportionately the African American community has been hit in the economic crisis specifically. And it is difficult to not see a paradox in how the same Party that Cain is defending is the party that between 2008 and 2009 consistently had it's own members needing to apologize publicly for racist emails, posters, signs and comments. On the other side of the aisle you don't see that really. So it's confusing to hear him say things like this without acknowledging that disparity.
Kenneth, wow. So let me get this straight. ANY black who is a republican is a sell out/house boy? So, you can't think for yourselves, you ALL have to be democrats, you all HAVE to toe the party line. Interesting. Let's cut to the chase..............how much? If I were the POTUS, and Jesse Jackson came to the WH, just like he would go to major corporations to shake them down cause there weren't enough minority workers, I'd call his bluff. Ok, we identified those eligible (hard as that would be) and came up with a sum of X dollars to be given to said eligible. After that, we're even. Not another word. Not another peep. Because, all democrats know that money is what makes everything good. Now, you're good. You have your money.....enjoy.
I am no African American ... but, don't the refusal of the Republican party to support civil rights clearly proves that the GOP never cared nor ever will care about African Americans? After all, the GOP started showing off blacks in their leaderships positions only after Obama got elected. ... Brainwashing ... ? yeah, the GOP did work really hard to brainwash African Americans into making sure they will never ever believe a single word coming out of Republican's mouth.
Given that there are much higher rates of poverty in the African-American community and Cain’s tax plan would be profoundly regressive, maybe many Blacks are not “brainwashed” but simply making a rational choice. In fact, it’s hard to find a single Republican idea that will benefit anyone but the super rich.
Divide and conquer = dumb down America = Republicans/Soul-less corporations win!!
Umm... Herman... The very definition of "conservative" includes a lack of open-mindedness.
You gotta love how "Truth" characterizes the entire US electorate based on one news story about one woman.
Mr. Obama is a one generation AFRICAN American. Mr. Cain is a multigeneration Black American.
Let's leave the Africans in Africa
Instead of blaming blacks for being closed minded why doesn't Cain and the Republicans do something to reach out to the black community and show they care about something else besides the 1% of wealthy Americans, then maybe he would sway blacks to vote Republican.
I think its easy to figure out who is brainwashed if tom cain think that a black will get nominated for the presidentcy as a republican. He should call J.C. Watts in Okla. and find out from him about a black having power in the replublican/tea party. The last time i saw J.C. it was 3Am doing a informercial.
JOHN: Herman Cain is not the guy that said "the rent is too damn high." The other guy was older, different clown! LOL
Mr Cain is rich. Thats why he is a Republican, the party that represents rich people. His fellow African Americans are for the most part poor, certainly in disproportianate numbers to whites. That's why they vote Democrat. Nothing to do with brainwashing or "values". Just that simple.
Just the opposite, the Whites (even poor ones) are brainwashed into voting for the Republicans that are cutting their Middle class throats and they are too stupid to know it. They think of it as a status symbol as if it is elite to vote Republican.. What knuckle dragging people will do to fit in.
To the dummy that said blacks never vote for a white person....what do you think they have been doing since they got the right to vote?? All the people have been white, just about, so who do you think black people have been voting for: Martians? Good grief!
How you can tell when a targeted group has been brainwashed: 1) when the vast majority of the group in question cling for dear life to an idea/ideology that has demonstrably harmed them (black Americans and liberalism), and 2) when members of that group demonize and verbally abuse those who point out the harm done to them by that idea/ideology and offer them a way out that is proven successful in the past.
About generalizations: black American voters voted 96-98% for Barack Obama, so some generalizations are warranted. That's why I don't get mad when some presume that I voted for a man who so plainly broadcasted his intentions to impoverish and socialize from the beginning. I merely correct the error politely.
Blacks brainwashed?.....Mr. Cain, you have just lost the black vote.
What I find interesting is that people like Cain want to speak for all blacks with a broadbrush. Also, I've never heard anyone point out that white conservatives are brainwashed into voting for republicans and we know that is true.
That's really rich coming from Uncle Tom Cain. He seems to forget the the Democrats of the 1800's were Conservatives who owned Black slaves, and the Republicans were liberals who were against slavery.
As a black woman I am disgusted with the Democratic Party as well as the liberal media. They take advantage of the poor and uneducated and make them dependent on the government. Cain has a different view for our community which is not victimization but personal responsibility. Most on this post are a good representation of those who are brainwashed to the point of not being able of grasping alternative views. It's sad and it reflects how anyone with dissenting views to what the Dems expect their black consituents to say and do will be targeted.
"Cain said the media should focus on the candidates who have already declared their candidacy to give voters a better idea of the field."
This is the most sane and reasonable comment that I have heard coming from a Republican presidential candidate.
The Republicans just keep rolling out one loon after another into the news. From now on, I will refer to this dope as "Uncle Ruckus"
"African-Americans brainwashed" - many of the people in my family are Republicans from the 50's-60's and believe today's Republican Party still represents them. You absolutely cannot communicate the fact that those Republicans are long gone and would never be accepted within today's Republican Party. The Republican's are very slick in getting people to believe they are the party that is for the "people" when they ARE NOT. Do not even try to say people are brainwashed if they are Democrats. The left is far more open and tolerant than the right!!!!
What will it be... thin crust or deep. The thin would have an extra layer of GOP to soak up the sauce they spread. Simply put GOP= for the Party.
wise up Cain, you stupid @ss. Christian, white, evangelical AMERICA, is NOT going to choose between two black men. One already has a job.......sorry, you're FAZED OUT.
Before you start trashing Herman Cain, do some research. He has turned business that were on the brink of collaspe into thriving ones. He has a plan for getting America back on track, the "9 9 9" plan. He's a fighter and we so desperately need that in a leader...Go Herman!
"not being open minded and considering a conservative point of view".......If you are open minded, why would you be a narrow minded "conservative"?
Two words that I describe Cain: Uncle Tom.
I am not sure if many who are posting realize this but the reason many of us in the black community are leaving Obama is because many of us only voted for him because we were excited to see someone of color reach the top. I think it is safe to say that we won't make that mistake again. I loathe those who are intimidated by blacks who are educated or at least hard working and refuse to be a slave to the Democratic Party. The revolution that is taking place in America in 2012 will be how many of us began supporting people like Cain for President!
It's because you never have and never will make as much money as us conservative white people. We're only letting Cain run in the primary to show we need you, hopefully, when he gets pushed down, you'll still join us in defeating the other black! Obvious troll is obvious?
1000% correct... they are taught to have a victim's mentality, instead of empowering. It's kind of like being a battered woman.
You voted for obama in 2008 to prove you were not racist. Vote Cain in 2012 to prove you're not stupid!!!
Of course he's not brainwashed, he's above his people. The Republican Party has been blatantly racist in the modern era, taking advantage of the backlash against the Civil Rights Act (which is why Cain can even think of running), Reagan's campaigning against 'welfare queens and young bucks you buy T-bone steaks with food stamps', on and on. He's a Republican because he made a lot of money off lousy and unhealty pizza sold to the poorer members of the public. The rumor, by the way, that he and Clarence Thomas are lovers is just gossip.
Yes, when people call you out for your stupid stances, it's clearly because they have been brainwashed and not because you're stupid. I hadn't paid much attention to Cain thus far. I think I'll return to that strategy now.
Up yours Cain...you can't speak for an entire race of people nor could a single white man do the same for his race. Speak for yourself as an individual your views are your own.
This guy is really funny. They always find someone like him, so they can say we have a colored friend. Remember Alan Keyes? The bdttom line is – you didn't really win the FL straw poll – they were sending a message. They won't really vote for you & they don't want you living next door. What do you think they call you when you are not in the room?
Does he know history? the Gop used to be a liberal northern party Abraham Lincoln was a liberal republican that ended slavery, the Dems(Southern states wanted to keep it)Big shift 1.Until the New Deal, blacks had shown their traditional loyalty to the party of Abraham Lincoln by voting overwhelmingly Republican. By the end of Roosevelt's first administration, however, one of the most dramatic voter shifts in American history had occurred. 2. Democrat Lyndon Johnson ended segregation in 1964. Shift 3 You get the point why minorities vote the way they do?
No, the reason I mention my race and background is only because it is relevant to the discussion. I'm sick of "white" people in the media or self-proclaimed leaders of the "black" community speaking for only those blacks who agree with them. The reality is that many of us are sick and tired of supporting a president who maginifies the stereotype of minorities merely being victims. Well, Cain provides an alternative to Obama which is built not on "YES, WE CAN" but "Yes, YOU can!" This involves personal responsibility and hard work and it also means I don't need the government to make decisions for me
I vote democrate because that is my belief. Blacks are not brained washed. Mr. Cain just lost my vote and my attention for making a comment like that. Actually Cain has lost over ninety percent of the black vote with his commnent. How dare him down play us like that. So I guess he's saying that PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA is brainwashed as well.
I agree with Mr Cain – the media is always looking at stirring up trouble – if a man or woman says no – then no means no – the media is always trying to make a news story for ratings. Now, to Mr. Cains point about AM voting liberal – its sad becuase the democratic party is all for the welfare state which is a way to keep people down – whereas the republicans are for picking yourself up by your boot straps and earing a living. Now, what the Dems have done is sell thier version of history better than the republicans – Dems have somehow convinced – not just the AM people – but hispanics too – that they are the party that supports thier values. Now – how many traditional AM and Latino families do you know that are for abortion? Divorce? Welfare? these are the basic values that most AM and Latinos share with the repuublican party but somehow the Dems have convinced these folks to vote democrat.
The pot calling the kettle black. He is the one who is brainwashed. I refuse to support the GOP because I see the racism from them.
Then most of the racist Dems who didn't want to end segregation turned Republican.
All you whites saying blacks only voted for President Obama because he is black. Well what about all the whites who voted AGAINST him because he is black?
CAIN is the one who is "brainwashed" by the Republicans. Wish CAIN realizes that those Republicans are happy to see him (a BLACK) join the party nomination...to split the votes among Blacks. CAIN...open your eyes..you are just being used by those Republicans...they do not care about you. In the end, you will never be nominated to run for president. Maybe you can open another pizza parlor...show us you really care, and...hire only Blacks, as your employees...many need the job.
So the African American community is the smartest community? They vote 99% democrat yet cry over the same problems year after year. All other communities split their votes & are well represented in both parties. Herman Cain speaks the painful truth.
soo cain killed able and couldnt get away from it... too bad cain... you loose
it is you Mr Cain that is brainwashed, Mr. so called Truth It was the White vote that put Obama in office, and I bet you did not vote for Mr Obama because he is black. You had a weak team running and they lost so get over it.
Someone please ask Herb is white republicans are brainwashed for continuing to vote Republican. Are white democrats brainwashed for continuing to vote Democrat?
You see even if you are black, you will become a Moron if you join the Republican party.
Wow, the first GOP candidate to address the Black community, and he's calling them "brainwashed"...and wonder why blacks vote for the Dems. And he's black...
Who is brainwashed? This guy buys into the god/jesus mythology.
Doug
Mr. Cain is a better person than any every single Democrat, black white whatever in America today.
He has integrity, decency, morals, and true compassion, you cannot say the same about any Democrat
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Criticizing and generalizing a whole race of people makes you a better person. That's a sad statement...
Wow – I didn't even read the blogs yet and find this statement way out!!Wow – I warned that this was coming… The RIGHT will use the few BLACKS they have to try and come after the African Americans on the LEFT and play them against President Obama!!! And Cain is NOT the only African American out there from the RIGHT doing it. You will also have WHITE-RIGHT candidates and pundits doing the same thing………………IT’S NOT GOING TO WORK!!!
►TRENDING: Cain: Black community 'brainwashed' into voting for Dems◄
And a “few”, maybe two Blacks from the RIGHT think their answer is on the other end
And Cain should have thought twice because now he’s “TRENDING” on CNN
Which means this story will stick around for DAYS and Cain will be on the spin
►"I believe a third [of African-Americans] would vote for me…”◄
►” Not vote for me because I'm black but because of my policies."◄
But Cain’s policies are so far-RIGHT and against in what I believe
He raises his HAND in harmony with the Bachmanns, ginGRINCHES and PERRYS!!
On another note – if Cain can get a 1/3 of our votes – then we’re not so brainwashed after all
Getting a 1/3 of the Black votes would put Cain on TOP of the far-RIGHT candidacy wall
And I watched ALL of the debates thus far and did not enjoy all of the hate they were invoking
Now hearing what Cain has to say today – Dang, now I truly believe he’s a TOKEN
Obama/Biden 2012!!!
Does Herman Cain actually believe that he or any other minority person will be nominated as the Republican Presidential candidate in this century? I look forward to the rude awakening when he runs into one of those socially REGRESSIVE “Real American” conservative type audiences. I don’t often give advice to people who are obviously smarter than me but Herman you might want to leave the car running at that gig.
Given the naked racism spouted by leading voices of the Grand Old Tea Party following the election of the nation's FIRST non-caucasian President, is it any wonder why minorities are staying away from the Republican party and its candidates?
To call a whole group of people "brainwashed" is going to go over like a lead balloon. Good luck in getting 1/3 of these "brainwashed" people to vote for you, Mr. Cain.
Mr. Cain, if you become president of these 300 million people, from every land under the sun, calling themselves Americans, I, personally, WILL BE DONE.
So he's saying that blacks are so out of it, they can't see the facts in front of their faces?
Well, the problem is that the facts support the idea that the GOP is NOT for the poor and working class people .... black or not.
JFK voted against the 1st civil rights bill, politicians are full of it no matter what party, I do believe that Cain is right in terms of being more 'open minded'.
Of course you are correct Mr. Cain. Disregard the typical spewing hatred from the left.
Herman Cain continues promoting the long standing conservative myth that a majority of the voters in the Black Electorate have somehow been brainwashed (Shades of George Romney!) into voting for Democrats. This attack on the intelligence and judgment of Black American voters is a curious position for Mr. Cain to have adopted when he and others who share his views have utterly failed in one election cycle after another to bring members of the Black Electorate over to their side. The problem here is not black voters but the persistent failure of wanna-be leaders like Cain to persuade them that his policy recipes meets their needs. So instead of sucking it up and doing real work among black voters Cain simply repeats the sort of malicious lies about them that white conservatives have uttered for decades. Members of the Black Electorate are not brainwashed. Herman Cain and those who share his views about Black American voters are the ones who are brainwashed.
Why aren't more blacks conservative? I don't know Cain. Perhaps we can use a syllogism to answer that...
No racists are liberals. All racists are conservatives. Therefore voting Democrat is the better bet if you don't want to be lynched.
I admit I have not read all the posts and presumably someone has already mentioned this: How insulting to imply that blacks are unable to think for themselves. That would be a reason not to vote for Mr. Cain, no matter that he has some good ideas. He is blatantly undermining an entire race by saying that they cannot think for themselves. I imagine that many black people voted for Obama because he is black, not because he is a democrat. And I imagine that many blacks would vote for Mr. Cain for the same reason. Just because there are people who cannot understand why he, as a black man, is a Republican doesn't mean they are brainwashed. I have difficulty imagining any really intelligent, thinking person being a Republican. And believe me, I have not been brainwashed.
Its not just blacks that are brainwashed. All poor seem to be affected with this. Instead of being motivated to try their hardest to support themselves and their families, they vote for anyone who promises to increase government benefits even though it pushes our country to the brink of disaster due to overspending. We don't have an unemployment problem, we have an unemployable problem. The company I work for, as well as the companies everyone I know work for, would love to hire people but can't find qualified people. People need to stop being lazy, try harder in school, put more effort into their jobs, stop spending money they don't have on things they don't need.
People point out the fact 95% of the black vote went to Obama, and only 45% of the white. But they won't say how probably 25-40% of those white non-Obama voters didn't vote for him because he is black.
It goes both ways. Blacks are no different than any nobody please. We (black) vote in our best interest. It's not the blacks that are brainwashed. Those folks who voted for Bush twice are brainwashed. Look at our country now.
If you ask me, we're better at picking presidents
What, Cain is calling ultra conservatives like himself "open minded"??? Those words can't be used in the same sentence. As far as I'm concerned, all ultra conservatives have been brainwashed themselves. How can any minority open-minded and a conservative? A minority voting for a conservative is like chickens voting for Colonel Sanders as cook. It's against their own interest and is crazy.
It's the Republicans that are not "open minded." This country is built upon diversity and not everyone fits into the boxes that the Republicans think that people should fit in.
Go Cain! Its hard to imagine that all those terrible, white, racist republicans love him. Democrats will never understand. I hope he wins!
Well, he just guaranteed that most people, race notwithstanding, would never vote for him.
The stupidity of his remarks notwithstanding, Herman should check out George "Brainwashed" Romney (yes, Mitt's dad) on how well allegations of cerebral laundering go over with the voting public.
I do not believe that anyone could "brainwash" all of the liberals to vote one way or another. To believe that any race of people chooses their candidate based on "brainwashing" is absurd.
Mr. Cain is trying to get his name out there and like others before him, he is making outlandish statements to get people on his side. Not the best way to run for president but after reading some blogs he has touched a nerve with some people.
Better stick with selling pizzas, Mr. Cain. At least there you knew what you were doing.
Its not that blacks are brainwashed. Contrary they are smart, they know that the GOP only cares for those making over $250,000 a year. Not many blacks make that. Who would vote for a party that doesnt have their backs Mr. Cain? You certainly would not being GOP.
That's what they mean by "black sheep".
Time to beat obama with a CAIN! Go Herman Go
Successful business black man is going to be called every name in the book.
Community organizing black man is given a free pass.
Pretty much how this would go down if he gets the nomination.
...IT'S NOT just blacks that are brainwashed... liberals, in general, are brainwashed. THEIR posts on this blog as ample evidence...
Brainwashed??? I would say more like they are all racist. 95% of one race voting for their own...What else can it be? Their just like their white liberal conterparts.....Hypocrites
Cain is a CFR conservative and a traitor to real conservative values as are most Republicans. Conservatives are brainwashed by Fox News and NeoCon talk radio to vote Republican. It's no different or real improvement over the left. They are liars and deceivers. Ron Paul is only one that has any integrity. Cain is a FED guy so he is a Rothschild bagman. Wake up Tea party – you've been had.
2012 Bumper Sticker: CAIN vs. UNABLE
* and yes, I stole the line from Miller.
"The one African-American running for the GOP presidential nomination"
excuse me but wasn't there just ONE democrat running for president in 2008?
the first blacks voted into congress were all republicans. The "brainwashing" started after the progressive movement and escalated after the 60's. after the 60s the progressives co-opted the black movement away from the freedom they fought for and won during the civil rights movement only to get voluntarily throw themselves back on the liberal plantation.
more and more in the black community are begining to realize this but far to many are doubling down on the liberal oppression.
I love Herman Cain solely for what he stands for. He has integrity and he's independent from the Republican Establishment (The Country Club Rinos). Cain is conservative who offers solutions when he is asked a question and the bonus is that they will not be able to play the race card. Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson (The Justice Brothers – Race Baiters) complained in 2008 that Obama was not authentically black because they were not tied into the civil rights movement nor did he have slave blood. Remember that crap well that won't fly with Cain he is the archetype and he's all American baby!
Is your comment intended to win you the Black vote of the NON Black vote???
Personally, I don't think you get their vote by POINTLESSLY insulting people.
Wow...I am likin' this guy more and more. He tells the truth!
Wow – after reading these blogs, almost all of the negative ones are missing the point!!! How many WHITES voted for President Obama!!!???? He would have NEVER won if he did not get the WHITE votes!!!!
And while you're at it – ask yourself – WHY did WHITE AMERICA vote for President Obama??? Is it because he is BLACK??? ♦Maybe many of the WHITES who voted for President Obama are the same ones that are now trying to make him FAIL now and become one-term president. ♦Maybe these same WHITE folks feel that we might as well give a BLACK MAN a chance and once he FAILS, we have a right not to do it again. ♦Maybe these WHITE folks feel by electing a BLACK MAN for President, racism will no longer exist. ♦And maybe these same WHITE folks are now “brainwashing” Cain into believing he will win the candidacy and become the next BLACK president!
95% of African Americans voted for a WHITE president since the beginning of time (well, not the beginning because we had no rights) – also WHITES!! Many forget that Blacks used to vote Republican at one time – Just like the Hispanics are doing now!!! What drove them away????
One blogger here stated that we voted for President Obama only because he is Black and he based it on an 80 or 90 year old Black woman who said that. Now that woman – who almost living to see 100 years – had a RIGHT to vote for an African American after what she most likely had gone through.
Black Obama/White Biden 2012!!!
This has the stench of a very racist comment. Hmmm, seeing how he segregated the US nation by only talking/commenting about his race...so what is Mr. Cain, were the whites who voted democrat brainwashed or just stupid? And why weren't they included into this conversation? Well played. Two points for showing true colors.
Ask Michael Steele "to be honest" at tell how the GOP treat people of color
All you illiterate democrats out there – it was NOT the democrat party that passed equal rights – democrats, like Al Gore's father, refused to even show up to vote. The South was run by Democrats. Republicans voted for and passed the bill. Go read some history, or keep your illiteracy to yourself. If the Democrat party is doing such a great job for the AA community, then why do we have corrupt dysfunctional cities like Detroit and Atlanta where the Democrat party is in charge of EVERYTHING and a black person has about as much chance of getting a job as the Rams winning the Super Bowl this year?
As a black man, I can tell you that many of my fellow African Americans keep voting for the same people (usually Democrats) and goofy socialist policies that are keeping many of us enslaved to the government. Government needs to get off our backs and out of our pockets and we'll be just fine.
"This whole notion that all African-Americans are not going to vote for Obama is not necessarily true," Cain said.
Is this an accurate quote? The Dems are the ones who want blacks to say down. Just take a look at what liberal policies have done to destroy the black family.
I don't get the generalizations some people make. Democrats are as much for corporations as Republicans. History speaks for itself. African-Americans aren't always Democrat. Democrats just cater to minorities in the same fashion Republicans cater to the 'religious right'.
Both parties suffer from the same issues of prioritizing their reelection over results. Both shift their views, redacting on what they've said, in order to keep their power. Rather than fighting each other over so called sides shouldn't we try and see that both sides exist for a reason?
The Democrat Party is finished. It is now in its last limp and will soon die with lack of life support from the American populace. Rest in pieces ....you won't be missed.
"Now you tell me the whole election now isn't based upon race."
Yes, yes it was. And you didn't vote for him because he's black- you're just as racist. "African Americans seen a black man running " seen? Seriously? Clearly you don't have any interest in politics and I would be willing to be you have nothing near a college degree. Race is a factor because of whites- not blacks.
(1) The Slave owners in America were Democrats.
)2) Democrats started the Civil War and held the slaves from escaping.
(3) The Democrats tried to plock the 13th and 14th and 15017 .......
(4) The KKK was populated by De,ocrats.
(5)The Night riders and ;unchers were Demovrats.
(6) The Femocrats fought the 2nd civil Rights bii until the last then took credit what the REpublicans worked so hard on.
Thry to dinf a rea;l History and read.
We need to STOP voting for our personal interests or "what's in it for me?" and start voting for whats best for the Nation.
African Americans are still slaves and their slave master is the Democratic Party.
Blacks vote Democrat for one reason and one reason only. Democrats PAY them via welfare for their votes.
So there are Black people who vote their race. No surprise. In 2008, Mitt Romney was confronted by a man that said, to his face, that he would never vote for a Mormon. People voted for GWB because they wanted to have a beer with him. I could go on...
The plain truth is that ANY voter can vote for ANY candidate for ANY reason. That's the privilege (and the hazard) of the voting process. Voters get to choose who they want to represent them based on their own personal criteria, whatever that criteria may be. If you don't like it, give them a good reason to change their criteria. Don't insult them, or accuse them of being "brainwashed". Doing that makes me more apt to NOT vote for you...but that's just me.
So, Obama won in 2008 because he was Black. What will be the reason he wins in 2012?
Yeah Democrats did much for African-Americans, like back in the 60's when they blocked passage of civil rights legislation (passed by Republicans and signed into law by Nixon) and stood in front of southern schools blocking access for black students (Democrat Governmor Wallace of Arkansas swatted aside by Republican President Eisenhower to enforce desegregation). The list goes on and on of how vile the Democrat party is to human rights especially in the USA. They are intolerant people.
Cain is the MAN!!! He can sure make all the LIBTARD commentary here seen for what it is at best... ELOQUENT FOOLISHNESS!
Obama, a black President, had two years of power to do as he pleased. What's the fruit? Unemployment higher in the black community, misery index higher in the black community and what does Obama, a black president tell the Congressional Black Caucus, "Shut up! stop complaining and put on your marching shoes.' This guy is done in 2012.
Wow, the idiotic, racist, and selfish comments on here are ridiculous. You people need to grow up and start thinking about what actions we need to take to save this country from financial ruin!
I am simply amazed at the vitriol by liberals that despise Herman Cain because he is conservative. Most the liberals in Govenment are very rich, so saying Republican's are the party of the rich is retarded. I ask, if the Democrats have done so much good for the AA Comunity, why is it still such a mess??? Let's be real. I owe you NOTHING!! Pull up your pants, go to school and get a job. Take responsibility for yourself, or get the hell out!! That's reality!!
Some incredibly revisionist history here.
Who was it who filibustered the Civil Rights act? Democrats
Who was it who segregated the military? Woodrow Wilson, Democrat
Who was it who recently celebrated the life of a long-time Senator who was a leader in the KKK? Democrats (Robert Byrd)
Who was it who fought against school segregation in the South? Democrats.
Who sent in the national guard to protect those black students from those that would lynch them? Eisenhower, Republican
Which party first ran a black man on the national ticket? Republicans (Frederick Douglas, VP, 1872)
Which party was against slavery? Republican.
Prediction:
If Cain is the nominee, who will launch more racist insults and who will be targetted more by them? Democrats and Cain.
BRAINWASHING??
Think about this – The Rich are Evil... The Rich Should Pay their Fair Share... ok.. we are hearing these messages from who??? Democrats that are worth MILLIONS themselves.. Obama and Democrat Lawmakers get a 6 figure sal, get treated to ALL kinds of perks. The Hollywood types and Corporate LEaders that vote Democrat... If they cared so much – why haven't they adopted poor families, and used their wealth to help the less fortunate instead of flying all over, buying mansions etc???
I liken it to the radical Islamist leaders that enjoy the technology and other Western Culture items... but go out and preach to their followers about the Great Satin. If these people martyr themselves for Allah they will be rewarded with riches and virgins... if it was such a GREAT honor... why is it that they are not the FIRST in line???
If giving being Rich was so evil and giving money so divine... don't you think that the true believers of the Liberal Ideal would WANT to be the first in line to give all their money and riches to the less fortunate?
I agree with Mr. Cain! Although the intentions of the War on Poverty which the Dems initiated were good, I've watched the last 40 years of welfare decimate poor whites and blacks in Chattanooga, Tn. The women had children to get a government check and live in government housing while the men ran up and down the road for the next conquest. These days, the young men and some of the women are shooting each other, taking drugs, beating their kids, and have no respect for themselves or anyone else because it is a HOPELESS CYCLE of NEVER ENOUGH to live well.
BUT... they are told every election cycle that the Dems are the ones who really care! Meanwhile, the graveyard gets fuller, and mothers who are told the government will take care of them, walk through life with shattered hearts and shattered dreams.
It is condescending to tell a whole group of citizens that they can't do it by themselves, and sadly, they believe it.
The Asians and Mexicans come here with NOTHING and they work their butts off, because no one cares more about your success than you, yourself, should.
we need to get after these republican-backed corporations that just screwed the american taxpayers out of half a billion dollars.....oh wait, they were democrats. well then we really need to get after these rich people that think they don't have to pay taxes like the rest of us.....oh wait, that was the treasury secretary geithner. you fools are all brainwashed. all of obama's rich donors are walking away w/ billions, while this administration can't create a few jobs. hundreds of millions spent on vacations. they tell us to carpool w/frients to work, while the first lady takes a separate jet to martha's vineyard, because things didn't work out time-wise. she arrived a couple hours before the pres, cause she could not wait a couple of hours. you are their peons. they tell you fools what to do, but do not do it themselves. for 50 years they have been taking black voters fora ride. nothing gets better for you, and it is worse now, than ever. they have no respect for you, and you are all blind.
The left is so preoccupied with race. The right could care less. So here's a 'black man' (as though it matters) with a brain and what happens?... Again they go ballistic ...just as they did with Clarence Thomas. Race only matters for the left when their 'token' candidate agrees with their loathsome stance.
It is very odd that the black community votes so monolithically for Democrats.
It's as if they don't have minds of their own
Democrats have controlled big cities for decades, and things have not improved for blacks in those cities. So why do they continue to vote for the folks who continue to keep them under their thumbs and dependent?
Can he get any more insulting?
And I thought it was because Cain is a bigot who showed that he is yellow, not black, when it was his turn to fight for the US.
The more I hear from Cain, the more I like. He's a straight shooter. I know all about the brainwashing because I grew up in the liberal school system - there was one and only one way to think, walk, act and breathe. If you had questions about the liberal viewpoints, better keep them to yourself. The Internet changed that - people can now investigate for themselves. Anyway, Cain, please express in your clear-headed way the heart of the conservative message - the one that liberals don't want anyone to know about, all they know is ad hominem attacks and smears. Amen. So glad I'll get to cast a vote for you!
Yeah, I'm sure Blacks would really change their mind and go with a political party that has done every thing it can to destroy a Black President, barely polices it's bloggers and websites for racial slurs, considers Black second class citizens and and has just recently allowed a politician who called Blacks "aborigines" to stay in office. I'm sure they very brain washed.
Mr. pizza man,.. what have the Republicans ever done for the African Americans,.. except con them and court them at election time.
Goodness ever since pizza man jumped in the campaign I have been wondering what was wrong with him. Now I know, the tea bags and republicans have brainwashed him. Glad he let us know.
It's not really brainwashing... it's Stockholm Syndrome. Perhaps a legacy of plantation dependency.
I am an Afr-Amer and voted for both Bushs. I will vote for Obama 2012. I care about America. I did not spend 30 years in the military to watch the GOP not invest in this great country and only support the rich. Please wake up we have to educate, care for and build for the future. Not stop and take away !
And they created this state that we are in......lets not forget that. 3 years to turn a country around is not just enough time. And got this....the President cant just turn on a switch and create jobs. The weathly have not created jobs with 12 years of tax breaks....think about it..
Thank you..... Go USA !!
Anyone who doesn't like Mr. Cain is a racist plain and simple. If you diagree with him you should be boy-cotted and shuned for life. If you are black and don't like Mr Cain then your a jealous loser and too stupid to even vote !
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I also love that people say, "Blacks are for democrats because democrats take care of them." That is just ignorant. You're generalizing an entire race of people. Republicans don't want the wealthy to be taxed higher because they already makeup 50% of tax revenue that the U.S. gets every year. Pay their fair share? They already are. I'm not rich either, it's just obvious logic. Why should the wealthy pay for systems that should not exist such as welfare? It's a crutch."
OK, then why do blacks vote democrat? What is the lure?
If me not voting for any GOP including Cain is being brainwashed... I will buy a Brainwashed Hat and Penny T Shirt... to wear to the Polls...... LMAO.... did he think that insulting the black community would make us say
O No, Cain said we are brainwashed if we don't vote for him lets go vote for him so he won't think that.... Um NO...
Matter of fact isn't his crew that said that blacks voted for Obama because he was black?? Well if that's the case what makes him so sure we won't vote for him because he is black??? I am sure he wouldn't want us to do something like that....
The comments on this thread are naive and myopic. The same old drumbeat of "Republicans are white and greedy and white." The Democrat Party has never done a thing for Blacks. Under Obama, African American unemployment has hit record levels, as has food stamp enrollment. You talk about Democrats visiting Black communities and asking for their votes. They get the votes, and they are not seen again until the next election. Liberal policies are what got this country into this mess. Herman Cain is a true American success story, and he didnt "screw anyone over" to get there. His message is sincere and heartfelt and he has a record of turning around problem companies.
Herman Cain is absolutely correct.
The democrats had better pray that blacks never figure out how they've been exploited for their votes.
It's the dems who have never done a thing for minorities, not the Republicans.
"Great nations rise and fall. The people go from bondage to spiritual truth, to great courage, from courage to liberty, from liberty to abundance, from abundance to selfishness, from selfishness to complacency, from complacency to apathy, from apathy to dependence, from dependence back again to bondage."
-Unknown
Kevin, you should make sure you don't misquote. Cain said the following, "Because **many** African-Americans have been brainwashed into not being open minded, not even considering a conservative point of view." By not using the full sentence you complete change what Cain said is being perceived. MANY does not equal all. It seems like *many* people are upset with what Cain said because they feel he was saying, " *All* African-Americans have been brainwashed," which is just not the case.
Fact: Democrats filibustered the Civil Rights Act of 1964 led by Sam Ervin (D-NC), Robert Byrd (D-WV) and none other than Al Gore Sr. (D-TN). 80% of Republicans supported the 1964 Civil Rights Act to only 63% of Democrats. Sorry to confuse the liberals with facts but Herman Cain is the smartest man in the room. Blacks have been brainwashed by liberals in this country. If blacks aren't kept dumb, down and dependent, the Democrats would never win another election again.
"rrr maybe they realize that the GOP is the party of the Rich, White man? Rich, White men who don't particularly care for them? Brainwashed? No, they just know what's up!"
Its called intellect, inventing stuff, creating stuff.. not leaching off of society. Tell you what, all us rich white men will pack it up, move to another country, see how well the black communiyt does. oh, that means pulling all the nba, nfl, mlb, nhl teams. Seeing as these rich white people pay 80% of the taxes, good luck with the social programs that wont get funded because there is no money !
The DNC is really running up a tab by paying for the trolls here. The mantra is consistent.
The more I listen to this guy, the more I like him!
Republicans have always needed to address the lack of penetration in urban areas. Mr. Cain's comments about the demographics are spot on. But, I still believe republicans, even Mr. Cain should engage urban voters much more aggressively.
The 9-9-9 plan is the best plan offered so far. Get rid of most of the IRS now! The tax code benefits the rich because they can take advantage of the complicated deductions. A simple tax code would eliminate a great number of tax related law suits.
Great plan Mr. Cain !
Brainwashed? This speaks volumes about the black community's blind belief in the Democratic party. History shows it's the Democrats that do the most harm and damage to blacks yet they continue to swallow the class warfare rethoric every day. I guess you really can't fix stupid.
Blacks are as poor if not poorer since the Fair Deal under LBJ. Put that in your pipe Dems and smoke it.
You have doen nothing to improve the lives of blacks.
A greater percent of Republicans in congress them democrats voted for the Civil Rights act... Even MLK's father was a republican.
I didn't see a teleptromter in front of Herman, did you?
Great video!
Obama is toast. Mr.Cain is in.
Yeah, the black community is doing so well under the Obama administration. So is every other demographic. We are so much better off under this Marxist president. Marxist ideas are really helping this country. What would we do without the 20%+ of the population who is not working. It's just so much better!
No bias here CNN: "The one African-American running for the GOP presidential nomination." How many African-Americans are running for the Democratic nomination (or any in the last presidential election)? You even put an Obama ad right next to the article.
As for the comments, explain to me exactly have Democrats have helped African-Americans. They talk about it plenty, but where are the results? Conservatives believe everyone deserves the chance to succeed on their own merits and not just certain groups the government deems special.
I'm an African-American that voted for the President. But it had nothing to do with his race or political party it had to do with the fact that he made the most sense. I would never vote for Cain and again it has nothing to do with his race or political party I wouldn't vote for him because of the prejudice remarks he has made; and unfortunately he doesn't realize the remarks are prejudice.
I love the panic that the White Liberal Community is now going through, it is a matter of time when African Americans go back an embrace the Republican Party and free themselves from the shackles of the Democratic Party.
The GOP along with the help of African Americans were able to defeat the Democratic slave owners in the past, and will defeat them again. There is going be a new awakening in America and the Liberals hate when they see others free themselves.
Wow! We are soooo screwed. You people are going to sink this ship out of ignorance.
MY GOD!!!
Herman Cain is Obummers worst NIGHTMARE!
This would AUTOMATICLY take away the race card that the pathetic Dems play.
The pathetic main stream media would have no idea what to say or report.
No more can they claim those that disagree with Obama are racist – this would be GONE!
All of the true American tax payers (the Tea Party) would be supporting a black man for President!
How can this be? I thought we were all racists?
To any of Obama's supporters and the loser Libs on this board – you sound sad and miserable – anyone who would support more of Obama simply hates America and all that she represents. So "F" off!
Woman in California. Which stereotype of yours do I fit? I'm white. I'm Southern. I grew up poor in a trailer park. We went to church. Liberals would profile me as poor white trash following some fairy tale faith. And the liberals I grew up with did smear me and "my kind" - believe me. (They're not as tolerant as they claim to be.) I worked my way through college, held good jobs in my field, did well, out-earned my better educated husband in the same field. My field is overrun by liberals, and I find them to be unprepared to debate issues. Liberal groupthink pervades every publication I subscribe to - it's unavoidable - London Review of Books, Lapham's Quarterly, Economist, Sojourners, and so on. There are few outlets that challenge the liberal mindset, so that explains why their minds are soft. This saddens me because if my opponent is weak, it makes me weak, because no one is testing my views - seriously testing them. We need strong opponents, and Republicans don't have them. I thank God for Libertarians, as I can get a genuine thoughtful debate going. As you gatheres, I'm an opinionated, strong-willed woman, but I loathe Clinton (both of 'em). She's a good speaker, but that's all. The first black man I voted for was Alan Keyes - he was a long shot, but at least he understood economics and integrity. I wish Thomas Sowell had been our first black president.
herman cain is a good man...he speaks the truth... the black community needs to question who is for their best interests... is it in the best interest of ANY group to allow themselves to be lured into trusting one group over another??? is it in the best interest of ANY group to have a 'safety net', which does nothing more than foster superfluous risk-taking??? anyone who thinks conservatism is racist is ignorant...'brainwashed' might be harsh, but it isn't far from the truth....in EVERY demographic group, there is balance between ideologies – except the black demography... 95%??? that's ridiculous and smells of a 'flock'...wake up people...it IS time for a change, and until recently nothing has shown us politicians willing to change...FOR REAL...there is a shift taking place...WAKE UP...the status quo is killing america...let's elect a small-government candidate who is honest...honesty isn't always comfortable, and it isn't always what you want to hear... check out bill cosby and what he has to say about the black community...hats off, mr. cain...
Brainwashed? Maybe Mr. Cain should consider the fact that he would not be where he is right now if a Democratic president, Harry Truman, hadn't, at the risk of his presidency and his very life, integrated the armed services, struck down poll taxes, created anti-lynching laws and generally kick-started the civil rights movement that had lain dormant since Lincoln's death. And if the Democratic party hadn't had the guts to nominate a black guy for president and support him to win, Mr Cain would not be up on that platform in any but a token capacity.
A country will collape when the ones in power realize that they can vote themselves money from the treasury.
Gee. I wonder if this idiot has ever heard of the republican's so called "southern strategy"? Yep, I'd say "someone" has been brainwashed, but it ain't (all) blacks.
So, are people to assume from Mr. Cain's comments that only Black Republicans are open-minded, independent thinkers and that the rest of the AA community is too unintelligent to think for themselves and understand when they have been ignored and economically devastated by GOP polices beginning with trickle down economics. Mr. Cain I congratulate you on your success in life and your candidancy. However, you chose your party affiliation; so, don't whine because AA are not attracted to it. You knew that going in. Put on your big boy pants and get over it.
Herman Cain would be the real African-American in the next Presidential race. But that's not the point. Mr. Cain represents a faith in Free-Market American Capitalism. The US did not become the most wealthy and powerful nation ever known in human history because of a socialist agenda. It did so by free-markets and free people. Look at what is accomplished by communist or socialist political systems like the USSR, Cuba, North Korea . . . poverty and want for the many, priveledge and comfort for the political class. "Rich" people are a by-product of free markets and free people, by and large. Rich people take the risks, have the drive, ingenutiy and ability to provide heat for our homes, gas for our cars, food for our tables, heat in the winter and cool in the summer, appliances, electronics, entertainment, all those things that are necessary or enjoyable in life.
It seems to me that people who have dignity would not want special treatment based no their race. I think that Herman Cain is emblematic of the current Republican Party which is largely color-blind.
What many of you people posting on this article are advocating is the exact opposite of racial equality. You are advocating a very divisive racially-based political environment in which various minority and religious groups vie for favorable political and financial treatment from the government. That isn't liberty. It's just using your race as a tool to coerce politicians.
It would be more productive to remove the racial prism and allow people to judge each other (paraphrasing Dr.King) by the content of their characters, and not the color of their skin.
Hey all you libs....watch Herman Cain this election cycle. He's the beginning of the end for your liberal coalition! When Dems have managed to squeek out electoral victories it's ALWAYS been with a 90% plus black vote. Heck, Obama got 94% of the black vote! Don't you see the writing on the wall??? The day conservatives get even 20% – 25% of the black vote you libs can kiss your elections goodbye! It will be LANDSLIDE CITY!!! Watch those 2% – 5% rust belt state victories turn into losses in a nanosecond....while the red states get even more red!
Thank you, Barry!! Thank you so much for fundamentally changing America BACK to it's roots!!!
What? Doesn't Cain realize if you want to talk to the brothers, you've got to hop up and down, put some ghetto vibe in your vibratto, wag your fingers and wave your hands. At least, that's how Obama does it.
Too much dribble and emotion and not much thinking in the comments. Granted - alot of voters vote without thinking. They pull the R or the D lever because that's what they have always done. Secondly, many vote the way they do because they don't give a crap about others and instead only care about what they can get from the government. Poor lazy slobs those people are. With that said, lets not forget that it was the Rep. President Lincoln who was instrumental in the freeing of the slaves. It was the Reps, along with the Dem President Johnson, who passed the Civil Rights Act of the 60's. It was your southern Dems in the Congress who were against it. And so on. The sad thing today, and most don't realize this, is that most blacks today are slaves to the government, enjoying the chains of bondage the government has on them, and all to the detriment of the black community - highest rate of abortions, out of wedlock births, and single family homes percentage wise amongst any race. May the scales fall off the eyes of these folks and see the harm BIG government is on them. And whether they have an R, a D, an I, whatever, behind their name, may those for a smaller government prevail lest we decline further into a Marxist, destructive state.
Herman Cain has not offered the black community any special promises, nor should he. What the liberals have given the black community since initiating LBJ's Great Society is ruined urban communities with no fathers, a 75% illegitimate birth rate, rampant crime, drugs, and an increased dependence on "the Man"(ie, government). Any group who continuously and unanimously votes for more of this on themselves is brainwashed.
Well, Republicans did free the slaves back then... and Republicans now want everyone to be more successful financially. African Americans have been hit the hardest in these times, even with having a democrat majority in the house and senate for the first 2 years of Obama's presidency...
Cain actually has a plan that will benefit everyone and solve this economic crisis...Obama's plan was and still is to spend our way out of this mess, which is not working so well for anyone
Traditionally, most blacks were Republican because that was (is) the anti-slavery party (Abraham Lincoln etc.) until Democrats figured out how to buy their votes. Somehow in the past 50 years the Dem controlled press has been able to convince a lot of people that conservatives are racist because we do not support social programs that have destroyed the traditional black family (and white families btw). Based on the other comments here I can see that most of you will disagree with me without even thinking about what I have said which leads me to wonder... maybe HC is right about people being brainwashed. He's a class act self-made man who fought his way through up to the top, show him some respect people.
There are so many posters here that have no idea what the truth is. I am old enough to remember the fight over the civil rights act of 1964. The majority of Republicans voted for it. The majority of Demondcrats voted against it. Who led the filibuster in the Senate against it? Robert KKK Bird, William Fulbrite (Clintons mentor) and Al Gores father. The Black society has been destroyed by the Denocrate party policies.
I remember when JFK cut taxes on the Rich and the economy boomed so that LBJ get his guns and butter. JFK knew what it took to get this country going. He inherited a recession from IKE. Remember, the Dems took over congress in 2007 and started spending like crazy. There was one Dem senator that voted for every spending bill. Yes, it was Obummer. So, yes he did inherit the mess. He inherited it from himself. By the way if the media was only honest there would never be another Democrate elected to a National office. I feel sorry for the Black society. When I was younger I saw many Blacks(I went to school with many) Families gaining and advancing up the success ladder. Then came the Great Society and the War on Poverty. Thise two policies alone have destroyed the Black society.
I grew up in Flint Michigan and have watched the Democrates and the unions destroy that state. Next it will be Ca and RI. then the country. All you mind numbed liberals are in for a big suprise when all your policies are shown as they are now to be totally destructive. Thake that!!
The ignorance of those commented here about Republicans not caring about minorities is simply amazing. Lincoln was a Republican. And it was the Republican members of Congress that made passage of the 1964 Civil Rights act possible. Apparently, many have forgotten that it was the Democrats that opposed passage of the Civil Rights Act. And if memory serves me correctly, it was a Republican President that appointed the first Black Supreme Court Justice. And wasn't it George W. Bush who appointed two Blacks to his cabinet. Go figure.
Future President Cain is correct. What is so confusing about this situation is that this huge majority pulls the D lever every election, and the D party is directly aligned with every immoral political group in America. How can such a group of outstanding Christians continue to support the party of moral decadence? Look at the morals of their leaders in the D party. How could anyone invest their trust into such a totally immoral mob? My prayers to God is for these wonderful people to become aware that the D party has worked for years to destroy all hope for these people for the purpose of enslaving them through government dependence. The truth is that this large group of American Christians is awakening, and when this awakening is complete our nation will experience a gigantic toward Christian moral values in Washington D.C., which will remove virtually every federal level elected person. I believe that God’s plan is for Mr. Cain to lead our nation towards the rights and freedoms God bestowed on the United States of America. God bless every American and may you experience God’s everlasting peace and love.
Sincerely,
Robert in Texas
Oh, ok, so Herman Cain is "brainwashed."
He's also a multi-millionaire - to the tune of 18 million or so in net worth ... if that's brainwashed, I'd like to get ME some of that!
I'm not so sure he got that way by being brainwashed ...more like because he's smart, worked hard, and took advantage of all the opportunities this country has to offer. Why more blacks can't realize this and DO this is beyond me. Blacks had as much to do with winning freedom for all Americans historically as did whites ...too bad they don't want to take advantage of it. All they seem to be able to do is turn on those blacks who forget about victimhood and just live life to the fullest.
Wow! Freakin' wow! Such vitriol from the left-wing slavers. Herman threw a handful of rocks into the pack and the ones that got hit sure are yelping! Keep it up Herman Cain, you've got my vote! I
I would rather vote for a Neanderthal before Nobama. His plan was to cut the deficit in half, he more than tripled it. His plan was to read every bill word for word, but he passed bills behind closed doors. He promised to 'fundamentally' change America and Washington. Same corruption as usual like Solyndra and campaigning using tax payers' dollars. He promised to end the war in less than six months. It's never going to end. He promised to spread the wealth around. He kept it by spreading the wealth to already wealthy. Go neanderthals.
Democrat is the same as a communist. Anyone voting for a democrat is brainwashed. Anyone. As the govt slowly takes over every aspect of the U.S economy the country will eventually be a communist regime. If you love freedom then vote conservative.
Would you all please go back and read the comments. It is pretty obvious the comments are all the same as in a brainwashed group of people. Seriously what have the dems done for the minorities in the last 40 years except keep them brainwahsed that the they are for the public and the big bad reps are for business. How many of you work for a business. Do you want to see Obama destroy the business you work for? Being for business IS being for the people.
I don't expect any of you to admit anything because you are all brainwashed.
Wow. The Obama propaganda machine is lighting this board up. Cain is Obama's worst nightmare. He actually believes blacks can succeed and be self-dependent. Cain empowers.
Okay, so back in the 40s, 50s, and 60s when the "good" Democrats were SUPPORTING minorities and the "Dixiecrats" were defecting to the Republican side because Republicans were in most part AGAINST minorities, we're supposed to believe that never happened according to Herman Cain. Apparently it has always been the Republicans who have loved African-Americans and treated them as equals. All those times that Republicans have filibustered bills supporting Civil Rights was apparently just our imagination. Herman Cain is a complete doofus if you actually think your version of history is correct. My theory is Herman is smart enough to know better, he's just trying to pander to the morons who believe Republican lies. Nobody with an IQ over 100 is buying those lies (those higher than the 100 plateau are just plain evil if they agree with Republicans because they should obviously know better).
Readng these posts from people that claim to be black is hillarious. Mr. Cain is correct and all the hate spewing against him tells me that even the liberals know that he is correct. The blacks that want a hand-out vote D, the blacks that want a hand-up vote R. Funny thing to, I was just driving through the hood the other day and I noticed crowds of black people hanging around reading the newspaper, surfing the web, and sorting through piles of political books. They are al soooo good at thinking for themselves. Oh, and for all you dems who like to create your own history, the actual facts are Lincoln was a Republican and that old dude holding the fire hose in Alabama was a Democrat.
unlock how Herman Cain is brainwashed by tea baggerism?
And brilliant work CNN on getting a contrasting view for the article. When a Democrat says that the GOP and the tea party are evil, you make sure to post the GOP response. When the GOP makes untrue comments like Herman's, you only give the GOP viewpoint. Brilliant reporting.
As I'm reading most of these comments it makes me sad to see most people don't know history.
Republicans were the ones who pushed to end slavery – including President Lincoln
Martin Luther King Jr. was a republican
Most of the African American colleges were founded by republicans
The NAACP was founded by a republican.
The KKK was founded by democrats
The southern democrats implemented Jim Crow laws in the south during Reconstruction
Al Gore's father and the majority of the democrats voted against the civil rights act. There were more republicans than democrats that voted against it.
Wilson(dem) resegretated the army and required pictures for all federal employees so they could base hiring on race.
Joseph Hayne Rainey (republican) was the first African American Speaker of the House of Representative (1870-1879). He was born a slave and taught himself how to read and write.
Ulysses S Grant (republican) the KKK Act to try to stop the democratic terrorism but once again they didn't stop.
Robert Byrd (democrat) recruiter and grand kleigal of the KKK.
It is incredibly true ... Blacks and most other minorities (except Asians and Cubans) are brainwashed into voting for Democrats because they think they have been "saved" by them. Even the majority of Jews feel that way. Jews have been ill served by Liberals, and embraced by Conservatives ... but they still "don't get it." The Old South Democrats enslaved Blacks up until modern times, the Republican Lincoln emancipated them .. and they "don't get it". The fact is Conservatives don't give big stupid handouts, while Democrats always give away the store. That's the way it is.
Contrary to the big lie, Republicans supported the Civil Rights Act of 1964 much more than Democrats did. Do the names Sam Ervin, George Wallace, Lester Maddox and Robert Byrd mean anything to you-four of the most racist politicians in our history and all with D's beside their name.
If you want divisive rhetoric and continued dependence on handouts that wont be there in 20 years, stick with the Jesse Jacksons and Barack Obamas of the world.
Mr godfather, i think you are old enough to remember the southern democrats, called dixiecrats and how they fought so hard to keep blacks from voting and voted against every civil rights bill that came before congress. Remember after " PRESIDENT JOHNSON", a real Democrat, signed the civil rights bill into law, what he said about the so called southern democrats. He said the Democrats have lost the south for J generations to come. Do you know what party they belong to now? THE REPUBLICAN PARTY. Why would any African American want to join a group of people that tried to deny them their civil rights. Mr godfather do you think that the republicans and the tea party would nominate A black person to run for president? If you do , you are more uninformed then i thought. .just remember how they treated Mr Steel, they couldn't wait to get him out. And you won't get in.
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Why would blacks vote for Democrats when more Dems voted against the Civil Rights Act of 1964? Cain might be on to something....
So as long as blacks have been voting for Dems primarily, how far has it gotten them? Time they took Cain's advice and break the mold. Try something different....
Also, when is this country going to start looking at policies (or a lack of) that help All Americans, not just asian, black, white, hispanic (etc) Americans.
ya I remember hearing more than once – it's time we give a black guy a turn (not this si the most qualified guy) – now that's some deep thought there. This is the Presidency not a merry-go-round.
The greatest thing to ever happen to the Republican party is Obama.
Massive wins in 2010 and Nov 2012 is gonna be even bigger
And we are not called the Teaparty we are called TAXPAYERS
Quick everyone form a drum circle and hug cause ur gonna want your
mommy when we are done
Gee you people sound like a bunch of racists! Funny when the black person is a Democrat – the one who disagrees is a racist. When it's a Republican who's black, however, all bets are off and you can be as racist and critical as you want. You ignorant people need to go get a history book and read who the real racists are. It amazes me everyday that there are still such ignorant followers in this world. The Democrat Party has you all fooled – you fools!
Lets face it you can say what you want but liberals have poisoned the black community with lies.Their policies create dependence and are paid for by others.The black community LOST when the replaced the man in the family for the government.You can thank liberalism for that.The democrats have been shallacked in every election since the Obama administration jammed healthcare down our throats.Real Americans want less govt and a chance to get rich.Liberals want bigger govt which shrinks the private sector.The con is over.Obama NEVER was qualified.It's very apparent now.he has nothing left but his class warfare con.He certainly can't run on his record.People arent buying the BLAME bush game anymore.He had a chance to make his OWN budget but didn't have the balls.He wanted SOCIALIZED medicine which of course is the grand prize for a socialist isn't it? He tried to get energy through cap and trade and his phony global warming climate change con BUT the repugs got in just in time.He did get our auto industry as well..saving his unions while sticking the investors..Isn't he GREAT? 2012 hurry up!
I almost started to give up hope after reading 20 or 30 of these posts from belligerent people who refuse to even consider the validity of Cain's remarks. Throwing bombs like"teabagger" "uncle Tom"etc... just shows you're not capable of having an open mind.
If you dismiss what he said out of hand, then you are just proving his point.
It's unfortunate how deeply the black community seems to believe the lies they've been taught about history. Sen Robert Byrd eas an actual KKK Grand Wizard–longest serving Democrat in Congress–oldest too, I think. But the Republicans are racist? Beyond stupid.
Labelling Republicans as a group as racist, makes you just as bad as someone who discriminates against blacks as a group.
You blacks say you want an even playing field ...well, Cain is about the ONLY one talking about a true playing field ..and that is through is 999 plan, or a push towards the Fair or Flat tax. Everyone pays the same, every corporation pays the same, and everyone pays the same when they make a purchase. WHAT could be any fairer? No more special tax breaks for "the rich," no more unfairness. You people are SO goofy you can't even open your minds to the intelligence of thsi man ...and he is TRULY one of YOU with roots going back to slavery in this country ....not some half white/half black somebody who wasn't even raised in this country as a child!! Wake the HELL up, all of you!!! He's not some elitist like Obama ..he's a self made millionaire! Just put down the race cards for one minute and LISTEN - just TRY it.
The man speaks the truth
I'm African american and he is right we have been brain washed to vote dem all our life most African Americans don't even know history because if they did they wouldn't say the stupid comments I see here. First it was the republicans party that were fighting for African american rights since this country was founded. Most dems in the past were kkk members. Dems were the ones holding up the right for African Americans. To be fair their were some dems that want blacks to be free. But most didn't most African Americans don't know MLK was a register republican. Black people side with dems just bc JFK but the dem party is nothing but white people who smile in you face but when your back is turn they stab you in the back. What we should be know for is being the race that is mostly independent. Thats how we as people can get what we want in this country when they know your independent.
Eight years of Clinton presidency brought the African-America unemployment to lowest levels. Eight years of Bush presidency allowed the businesses to suck the blood out of black communities to push them to lowest standard of living. Now Mr Cain ...does that look like brain-washing .....
I heard Herman Cain interviewed by Dick Morris, and he was brilliant. I hope it's not too late for this country, and I hope there are enough intelligent people left to vote in, someone with his kind of brains and intellect? I sure hope so, for my children and grandchildren. Thank you, Lord, save us.
Wow, some of the liberals on this page really feel threatened by a black conservative. They cannot make their point without bitter name-calling. To them all black people must think a certain way. Lets face it Obama is a very weak divisive leader; 9 to 10 % unemployment (much higher in black communities), a healthcare bill (ObamaCare) that was jammed down the American people (pass with only democratic votes), 5 Trillion in spending (much of which is for special interest, unions, etc), a failed foreign policy, demonstrate a need for change. Class warfare does not bring people together. It might be good politics but it is intellectually dishonest and further divide's us as a country.
I look forward to seeing the next great President in Cain, it is shameful how much of a better man he is than Obama.
Liberals do NOT think for themselves.
How did LIBs get so freaking stupid? It's amazing to see the ignorant spew that pours forth from their frothing mouths. Pure hate and ignorance, 24/7. Keep 'em dumb. Keep 'em dependent. Keep 'em down, so they're always looking for a hand-up. Keep 'em brainwashed into believing that Democrats are "for the little guy". Meanwhile, Reid, Pelosi, Obama, Hillary, Gore, Oprah, and the rest are all living the high life as wards of the state..in bed with big corporate, big Wall Street......and that's what they want you to be also...wards of the state...dependent on THEM. And the drones line up. Yes, we can!
The people who post on this site are clueless. If republicans are so greedy why would they not support a candidate of any color to support their goals? Wait, they actually would and herman cain seems to be like the only true LEADER in this campaign ON BOTH SIDES. Unfortunately, all democrats want to hate on the man that actually earned his own way and has lived the american dream! Any black man who supports obama over cain is either stupid or dumb? BTW, Cain is mostly adored by the tea party. Just thought I'd let all the idiots who don't know anymore than what john stewart and al sharpton report.
Would it be too much to ask that you who judge these comments before you allow them to remain to have the common courtesy to refuse to print crude misnamings of our president. His name is Barack Obama or Mr. President just as it would have been Presidents Bush,or Reagan or Clinton. There is no excuse for any president to be called names and you are in the position to refuse these childish tactics. Please rethink your policy on this. We are adults ,not a bunch of 3rd graders.. Thank you!!!
Democrats voted against Civil Rights Bill 63% house 45% Senate while republicans voted against 24% house 22% senate. Check your facts before lest you show your ignorance.
Of course they are, pretty much everyone is brainwashed into voting for any party. Southern whites are brainwashed into voting for the GOP, as well. Where is his quote about that? Hypocrite.
Wow, what a lot of ignorent people on this site. They state uneducated things like Republicans opposed the Civil Rights Act, when it was the Republicans in Congress that passed the Civil Rights Act and Democrats opposed it! All of the famous racists, like Bull Conner and even most of the Klu Klux Klan were southern Democrats, who were opposed by Republicans. And the dumb, uneducated statements about Republicans not caring about the poor or middle class? Where do they get these people? Obama was bankrolled by the richest of the rich; the members of the tea party and the Christian backbone of the Republican party tend to be poor. The Democratic party is about taking tax dollars to give favors to their friends, as happened with the stimulus. People need to read and watch programs that present a broader picture, so they actually make decisions rather than this knee-jerk type of brainwashed comments that some Democrats and liberals have spread on this site.
Hey Truth!
Come on! Your "local" news station interviewed "one 80-90 year old African-American women who only voted for President Barack Obama because he was African-American. Did they bother to interview anyone else such as other African-American voters or white voters who may have voted for the president because of his policies or was it limited to one pre-recorded, pre-determined interview from a little old lady? Start questioninng the objectiveness of your "local" media, please.
"African-Americans have been brainwashed into not being open minded, not even considering a conservative point of view,"
And who's fault is it? Which party was unable for decades (before Obama) to elect a black person to Congress? Now suddenly the GOP is "concerned" that blacks don't trust them? LOL!
Herman Cain need to go and research the percetanges of afro-americans' votes for democrats vs republicans in each election since Reagan time.
how ironic that those responsible for much of the 'brainwashing' are the ones reporting this "trending" news
CAIN/PAUL OR PAUL/CAIN 2012!!!
Odumba SUCKS!!!
Lol @ Me. Republicans were against the Civil Rights act? May want to check your history bub. I do know that the bill had a considerably higher percentage of Republican support than Democrat when the votes were tallied. Which party was against blacks? It is not about which party can do "more" for one particular group in our society, but who can do "less". Get bureaucrats out of our lives. To say that we need all these poisoned dates dangled into our grasp is to say that we are too stupid, incompetent, incapable, or unwilling to go out and do for ourselves what is required to be a free man or woman. To be tethered to someone at the neck by the leash of dependency is just a more insidious form of slavery. It fools its victims into thinking the collar is a grand and wondrous thing, not recognizing it for what it is. A trojan horse.
This is quite amazing. The hatred coming from the left toward a black man that DARE have a conservative, republican viewpoint...it's telling. I'm glad to know that this is a small segment of the far left. Most of my Democrat friends actually like Herman Cain. I'm not sure that he will win the GOP nomination but if he doesn't, it's not because he's black, that's for sure. For those of you who think the T-Party is a bunch of racist... Cain is one of their favorite candidates...hands down. Snap out of it and start looking deeper into the policies that have crippled minority communities and convinced them that they can't succeed without government handouts.
Cain is the one who is brainwashed. He has led a more prosperous life and now is the lone black candidate of the republican party. This party does not like black people and is currently trying to exclude blacks and poor people from voting with their phoney picture I.D. laws. Wake up black people! This is the same group that gave Michael Steele a short term as RNC Chairman, just to make it look like they accept blacks, then ousted him for one of their own.
What a pathetic bunch of posts. Perhaps 90% of the people here need to check history and some facts. If it were not for the Republicans back in LBJ's day the Civil Rights act never would have been past. Dear Saint Al Gores dad was totally opposed to it so how can you credit the Democrats for its pasing? Oh yea and KKK Byrd- don't forget which party he belonged to. So many more similar examples would be given. Herman Cain and Bill Crosby are 100% correct in what they say. Wake up and look at what the Democrats have done to you. Herman Cain is the REAL deal.
Lots of people slamming Cain for telling the absolute truth. Can you give me any other example, where a population votes 92% of the time the SAME way. Republicans and Dems are divided 50/50 Even Israeli's are divided 50/50 on how to deal with enemies all around. Only the black population, brainwashed by a failing education system, would vote away school choice, their ONLY chance of getting out of a crummy school. And the teachers unions and Democrats pander and prance to the black community, like the disgusting fake black preacher accent Hillary used. They have nothing but contempt and scorn and take for granted the black vote. Blacks would get a lot more if they voted 50/50, and both parties would woo them. Instead, I wonder at what point with the Republicans just give up, and really do nothing for black people. Bush dropped rates from 15% to 10% for the poorest, That's 50% less taxes the poor pay, and Obama wants to let those go back up! Vote Cain, an American for everyone.
Let me see . . . Clarence Thomas (with pale drunk wifey Ginny), Michael Steele, Ward Connerly, Alan Keyes, Alan West and now Mr. Twisty Bread Herman Cain. Yep that sounds like a group that has my best interests at heart. I can see how that group is so open minded that they forgot who they are and where they live. Only Colin Powell seems to be a real man of convictions. And this is only after the republican overlords left him out to dry. Even Condolezza still seems a little confused at times.
My. Cain, get the GOP nomination and then we will talk.
Ask the koch brothers about brainwashing people to join the Tea baggers
Ohhhhhh, Mr. Cain, you done stirred up a hornet's nest!!! They're having to take a goooood, loooooong look at themselves. Spoken like a true preacher you are! We need you! Truth to powah!!!
African Americans need to participate in both parties and push their agenda from within, not put a large percentage of their votes in one political party. If the democrats/Black community are so united then why is there a need for the CBC and what do they do anyway besides make speeches? How is marching (as the President asked) going to help the current situation in the Black community? Stop being sheep and think about what's really going on...
"I believe a third [of African-Americans] would vote for me, based on my own anecdotal feedback. Not vote for me because I'm black but because of my policies."
That's an interesting statistic. Because the complementary arguement to that would be, "Two-thirds of African-Americans would vote against me because of my policies." If ONLY two-thirds of everyone would vote against a Republican because of their policies...
You people are ridiculous. Thirty years ago Jack Kemp wanted to start enterprise zones in poor communities to give their people a chance to pick themselves up but the dems said noooo. The republicans wanted the poor to have school vouchers so that parents could choose a good school for their kids and not have to send them to the hell holes in their neighborhoods but the dems and teachers unions said nooooo. Now you want to blame the republicans, who were the party that helped Johnson pass the civil rights bill while democrats tried to stop its passage, for trying to hurt the poor. You are all the same.You want to give people a fish so they have to keep coming back for food and you maintain control over their lives. I only hope the black community wakes up to what is really happening. Herman Cain is a great man and a great role model for everyone. He has my vote.
And for the record... America Coming together never campaigned the wealthy neaighborhoods that they suspected would vote Repub. They used the voter registration network from past elections, but mostly campaigned minority communities, low-income housing, the projects... "sabal palms," low-income ederly in need of better healthcare, people who would believe anything they said on... again, frauds. What is to say by a campaign financed by Goerge Soros... a billionaire foreigner who meddles in US politics for his own better good.He financed Kerry, Clinton, Obama... pulls the strings of the DNC. If the average American was truly following this (moveon.org...) they would be as outraged as the gov exported their american jobs to mexico, china, india, singapore etc... (thanks again Dems). If you clasify yourself as a Dem then you are a fool! What ever happened to true indenpendents and being in the middle. If someone is messing up this country... as Obama is... don't vote party lines... vote the fraud our of the White House!!!
35....that's how many comments it took before some "open-minded" liberal called Cain an 'Uncle Tom'. You are so classy!
Notice the Libs getting their free government checks and not wanting Cain or another Republican to disrupt that. That's normal. the Libtards are real worried and rightly so. We don't want to keep supporting 50% of the population that doesn't pay income taxes. We'll put a stop to it by employing people instead of lying to them and pushing Socialism and Marxism.
Keep going, Cain. We support you and true Conservatism.
Mr Cain: real hope and positive change. What a breath of fresh air. A person that came from very little means but rich in values. Works hard, puts himself through school, makes his way up the ladder to enormous success. He is the definition of the American Dream., not a professional politician. He has my vote. I dont think there is another canidate could carry his lunch. Certainly not the current persident. While Obama was leading protests, encouraging litigation, blaming others and demonizing those that worked hard for their success, Cain was working his butt off to make something of himself and becoming a real leader. He is inspirational and has my vote.
So I read through most of the comments... I honestly don't understand all the hate against businesses and successful people. Where do you think our jobs come from? And where do you think a large majority of the tax revenue comes from? And how can you not like Herman Cain? The man has a bachelors in mathematics, a masters in computer science. He worked as ballistics expert for the Navy, and has had a very successful business career. Him and others like him achieved the American dream because they worked very hard. and the only thing most of you can do is rage and grind your teeth demanding your cut of what they earned. Our country used to celebrate people like Herman Cain, now we curse them and demand that they give us their wealth.
Well it is hard to understand Mr. Cain. After all things are so great for the black community! The Dems have given them so very much and the Dem super majority- 2008-10- and BHO gave them so much more. The results are terrible schools, higher than average poverty, sky high illegitimacy rates, and record high levels of incarceration. Yeah, Cain is wrong! Blacks understandably vote Dem cause they do so much better when they do so! Ugh
Herman Cain... a man I could support. While I wish he would get the GOP nomination, which I seriously doubt will happen, I would love to see how the 2012 election would pan out... particularly among black voters.
Alan Key is black, but I am sure every white democrats he ever run against get more afro-american votes than he did. Reason is afro-americans are mostly democrats. Even if Cain run against a white democrat, the white democrat will get more afro-american votes than he does.
I will take Cain 10 times over Change and Hope who is putting more blacks out of work everyday than did any other president. We black people will have to wake up one day. I know, it is hard, but we will eventually going to have to. Our "government will provide for me" mentality is holding our communities back. Wake up my people!
The reason blacks side with the Democratic Party is simple. Republicans/Conservatives/Tea Party folk hate Blacks! I'd bet my life, that every bigoted/racist white person, if you were to ask them what polictial party they identify with, the say they were Republicans.
As a Black Independent, I hate when the term "brainwashed" is used by anyone, especially when referring to the black community. For years, when someone doesn't agree with ones point it's always been said that they've been brainwashed! WHY? Because I don't see things the way you see it? NO!!! How about, I just have my own opinion on how things should be! I'll begin to look more seriously at the Republican party when they begin to acknowledge that discrimination based upon race (among other things) still exists and there still needs to be programs that make sure people are not discriminated against. I'll begin to look more seriously at the Republican party when they acknowledge that their right to life (which I agree with in principle) is just as important for a woman to make her own choice. I will begin to look more seriously at the Republican party when I can look at a Republican rally and see a more diverse crowd. A crowd that truly looks like what America is! Until then, Herman Caine and other far-right Republicans can kick rocks. I agree with moderate Republicans and moderate Democrats. The extreme on both sides scrapes the crack of my butt real bad!! The Democratic party is no better, but I believe that the Republican party still has a long way to go to grow this "big tent" that they love to talk about, but I rarely see when I watch them on television.
Guess that includes him
"That's because they know that the republican/tparty is really nothing more then the party of the old south and all they are interested in is making the country safe for lunacy, hypocrisy, hate, and exploitation."
You forgot to add that that is why South Carolina Republicans voted 2-1 to nominate an African American over Strom Thurmond's son to serve in the US House.
You need to spend a little more time looking under rocks.
I would not vote for cain because he is a fool. What sane black person would be a conservative in this country? What the hell would they be conserving?
wow, the animals,the slime pig democrat evil freaks on here just LIE. AMERICANS are the party of freedom, democrats are EVIL
It because the Republican and the Tea Party are for the Rich and Big Business, And the Democrats are for the Public. If ant body brain wash It You Mr Cain. You are the One who can't see that the Tea Party really don't want You and you will not win.
To those who are saying that blacks voted for President Obama SIMPLY or ONLY because he was black, I'm sure you didn't have a problem when women supported Hilary Clinton, Sarah Palin, or even, currently, Michele Bachman because they are WOMEN!!! Don't confuse PRIDE with EXCLUSION or HATRED!!!! Get a grip man!!!!!
Some of the historical comments from democratic leaning folks are astounding. Regarding the civil rights act in 1964: The House of Representatives passed the bill by 289 to 124, a vote in which 80% of Republicans and 63% of Democrats
voted “yes”.
The Senate vote was 73 to 27, with 21 Democrats and only 6 Republicans voting “no”. The southern governments were controlled by racist DEMOCRATS, so tell me who was working for the African American. Johnson got support because he told the Republicans he wouldn't water down the bill as the Democrats wanted. Don't let yourselves be swayed by the facts ......
Sad but true.... Many people rely on their god on earth, the wealthy politicians who promise them paradise for their support, in reality they make their gods on earth wealthy and powerful and they sink deeper into the pits of poverty!!!! The black communities are living proof of the belief that false gods of the earth can bring prosperity, as they sink deeper into poverty, still waving the signs supporting those who put them there!!! How many of their political leaders are poor/impoverished!!!! Answer...NONE...! They are all wealthy gods of the people!!!
Democrats are the party of the lower class–why would anyone want to openly identify as being a part of that? Voting GOP is a status symbol, like carrying a gorgeous LV handbag.
Perhaps people have forgotten, if it wasn't for the Republicans, we'd still have slaves. Yes, Lincoln was a Republican. The Dem's fought against your freedom.
The GOP did NOT try to obstruct the civil rights movement. If it were not for the GOP, the legislation would never have made it by DEM support. Check the history.
BUT, then again, consider that a lot of southerners were Democrats back then. They have since moved to the Republican party, I believe. I'm a conservative, but I'm trying to keep it honest here.
Actually, it is Cain who has has been brainwashed by the Republican into thinking they will nominate him (a black man) to be the nominee of the republican party.
This is for "ME" in an earlier post! You are a real example of a liberal as you accused the Republicans of not voting for the Civil Rights Act. Just to set the record straight! It was Al Gore Sr, Fulbright from Arkansas (Clintons idol) as well as nearly all other southern democrats who voted against the Civil Rights Act. It took the republicans from up north to pass this bill as President Johnson wasn't able to get enough democrat votes. So who are the real racists?
You may not like republicans, but stop attempting to re-write history. Democrat politicians have for decades kept a hand on top of the head of minorities and given them just enough in handouts to keep them in line. It is so unfortunate that minorities continue to believe liberals "really" care about them. THEY DON'T!
CAIN ....
Remarks such as those are the reason you will never hold a high political
office in your lifetime. You and the LONE BLACK who now sits on the SUPREME COURT
are the product of slave share croppers and thinks within the same context in regards
to people of color..Remember, affirmative actions were the reason you were able to
stand on that podium in Florida.
Cain can beat UnAble in 2012.
Cain is right - and good for him for having the guts to come right out and speak plain. The overwhelming percentage of black voters are stupefied into thinking the ruling-class leftists are "looking out for the best interests of the black community" even as those same ruling-class leftists have a vested interest in keeping their perennial voter-bloc dependent and downtrodden. Some of these blacks vote for Democrats like it's part of their religion, and are not only misguided and beguiled, but have become utterly bigoted in their mindset.
When will African Americans realize that the liberal economic policy towards minorities is designed to KEEP them at or below the poverty level? Liberals "take care" of minorities (how insulting to think they can't take care of themselves) by giving them incentives to not excel in life. As long as minorities are in governmental need, they'll keep voting for liberals. That is how they've planned it. Think hard African Americans and ask yourselves if the quality of schools and life in general in the inner cities are a product of liberalism or conservatism. Only liberalism rewards someone for not wanting to achieve success. Call it tough-love, but the conservative view is that anyone who wants to achieve their dreams can and will if they try hard enough. As a middle-class, white, conservative male, I like Herman Cain and will be voting for him in the primaries.
Let's see if you soften your opinion j u s t a little when the GOP refuses to nominate you Mr. Cain because of your color. You didn't think that really was going to happen, did you? You are in the wrong party with the wrong message...your candidacy experiment just ended buddy.
I guarantee that if this was a video of Herman Cain speaking, and not a CNN skewed article, the reactions to it would not be so harsh. Once again, the media has skewed people's view of a perfectly qualified candidate. It is incredibly easy to quote someone out of context and completely change the tone of their message. I dare all you haters to take some time and listen to Herman. He is an extremely well spoken man, a mathematician, a very successful businessman with real life economic experience, and he was nominated president of the federal reserve bank in Kansas City. Unlike Mr. Obama, Herman grew up in America, in the south. He worked his way up to where he is now. He is a man who will work for the public and not just the government. We all want lower unemployment, right? Well who understands that need more than a man with a background like Cain?
The Republican Party was good enough for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It's a pity that most Blacks in the US do not know that MLK was a Republican. Not because the Democrats are racist (they are) or that they opposed Civil Rights (They did) but because the Republican party was the only party that allowed an individual to pull themselves up by themselves and for themselves and without assistance.
1964 Civil Rights Act vote:
House of Reps
Democratic Party: 152-96 (61%-39%)
Republican Party: 138-34 (80%-20%)
Senate Cloture:
Democratic Party: 44-23 (66%–34%)
Republican Party: 27-6 (82%–18%)
Hopefully no one is driving with a hot coffee in hand and reading this. The shock may lead to the need for medical attention. Hopefully the cup is labelled with "Danger: Hot!", otherwise that individual may not have figured it out.
Cain got it right. As a minority, I see other minorities that vote without even questioning or wanting to know what the canidate represents. They vote democrat and would vote democrat even if the canidate stated that their plan was to blow the voters brains out. Not just black people, but most minorities vote with the race.
Conservatives, by definition, are NOT open-minded in the least. Look it up. Herman Cain has been brainwashed into thinking that the GOP wants anything more from him than black votes.
Me wrote: "By the way, How much Tea Party support have you gotten?"
Me, I suggest you check your polling data. Cain has the largest percentage of Tea Party support.
Wow, such vitriole from black dems on this board towards Cain for speaking the truth. Smart blacks are leaving the plantation everyday! What ever the government hands out comes with a price. The price is your personal dignity. Could you imagine what the NFL rosters would look like if the government handed the positions and the salaries? If you don't want to make it in America you won't. If you want to you will. Since many have suggested that Repubs are only interested in money riddle me this....how can we make money off of you if you don't have any? 13% of the population is black tell me the logic for money grubbers not wanting blacks to make it in America. Dems = ignorance.....ignorance becomes personal failure. Each of you are better than that!!
I am white, female, and make less than 30k annually. I absolutely love Herman Cain. So maybe his "brain washed" comment was poor judgement, you can't deny that out of all of the candidates, he is the only one that has laid out, in writing, his plans to turn the economy right side up. Have any of you "against" Cain actually done any research on him? The man does not fit in to the usual cookie cutter politician. This man is one of us, one that got to where he is from blood sweat and tears. AA' you want someone looking out for your best interest, Cain is it. Obama wants to cripple your ambition to be the best you can be. I don't know about you guys, but no poor man has ever signed my pay checks. Let's get serious... do your homework and stop listening to the talking head on TV.
Blacks are brainwashed? Cain, you're brain dead. Blacks are much smarter politically than Uncle Toms like you give them credit for.
Some of you are giving this Cain person too much respect in trying to reason with him. I've always thought that any black Republican is absolutely brainwashed or plain ole stupid. (Where do the racist go when they want to hook with with a political party?)
The Democrat leaders are still operating the plantation and keeping the brothers in line with this "you can't live without us" jingle and darned if it doesn't work for them for the most part. It is hard to break away from that pack mentality cause it requires just too much thinkin don't you know. It is so much easier just to kick back and let the man do it for you. So just stick with those Dems cause they will always promise you the moon at someone elses expense. Talk about being an Uncle Tom. Obama is cooking up some grits as we speak.
It's nice to see that a majority of the comments prove Mr. Cain's point. You people that say bad things about him are the losers he's talking about. You obviously have access to the internet, so you must be truly lazy as it wouldn't take much effort to find out how stupid you really are.
Smart move, Herman! That statement is sure to go over big with the GOP bigots that are using you to discount their racist history. You, Clarence Thomas and Michael Steele are in deep with conservatives because you know that they always take good care of their token blacks while opposing everything that will benefit the black community at large. It's an old, old ploy and you're just the latest version of it.
Kenneth
Mr Cain ... Have you spoken to michael Steele lately? The African American community is not brainwashed. A majority of us have learned to think for ourselves regardless of political affiliation. However there are those choice few such as yourself and Michael Steele who have to be proven the fool.
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Give me a break. 96% of blacks voted for obama simply because he's black. Who's thinking for themselves? Ask yourself are you better off today than 3 years ago? For most of us the answer is NO!
Dems are wayyyyyyyyy wealthier than conservatives. They are the party of the social elite... hollywood, the Massachusetts that was once ruled by Kennedy's. They are for a common man... common welath. All out our expense while they sit in their ivory toweries. Sucking from us all.
Wasn't it Cain that killed Abel because God accepted Abel's sacrifice? Could there be a relationship between farming, wheat and conservatism? Is this the same Cain who refused to give the best farm product he had to God and thought Abel was stupid for sacrificing the biggest sheep he had. Is this the same Cain that killed his brother Abel? Who said there is no God!
So what exactly do you want the GOP to do for you that the Democrats are doing so well? I am beginning to realize that the more of those damn rich people we have in this country, the more wealth everyone has. Yes, those damn rich people buy big houses and fancy cars and beautiful cothing....all of which is made and sold by someone whose business improves because those damn rich people buy it. Many of those damn rich people own businesses that employ people. Most of those damn rich people give generously to charities. Many of those damn rich people put themselves through college and took a chance and lived on beans when they started their business so that now our current government take that money away from them because they're just those damn rich people! Wise up people! Yes, quit whining.
Abraham Lincoln was the last Republican to do anything for the black man.
Like White Protestant Christians aren't brainwashed into voting Republican and can't even fathom "the left" phfffft.
I'm sure a Democrat Gov'ner like George Wallace would not be pleased with a Herman Cain canidacy.....he'd probably send out a democrat sheriff like Bull Conner to beat him down. And Exhaulted Cyclops Robert Byrd who was also a democrat must be rolling over in his white sheets thinking that a real black man like Cain might be elected President.
Mr. Cain, a successfful entrepeneur is not a black businessman, but is a successful businessman that just happens to be black.
The libs hate that. A black man should not be successful without government assistance. Mr. Cain, however, is successful and that destroys all liberal presuposistions. How can a black man be succesful without government intervention?
Herman Cain could and DID!
It is actually laughable that the very people Cain was talking about being brainwashed are the people who are posting "well I won't vote for Cain"! Of course not your brainwashed!!!! You probably don't know that the KKK was a democratic party move to get blacks to vote democrat and that if it wasn't for republicans you wouldn't be free. Of Course you wouldn't believe me because your brainwashed.
Whats funny is you left wing nut bags actually believe the stuff you spew. And very open minded you are. Brainwashed for sure and always looking for a handout on the peoples dole. Why don't you wake up and see that the marxist you put in the white house is ruining your lives as well as your children's. It not about you it's about the future of our country and every time you put your hand out you put us further behind. So get off the welfare and unemployment and go get a job... Whats that what jobs you ask? I'm sorry I forgot your flop in chief hasn't created any yet but give him time it's only been three years
Maybe the current field of candidates is not what the electorate wants. Many of them are retreads that didn't make it the last time and a few are just whacky enough to bring out the weirdos on the fringe who make up the vast majority of those who vote in the primaries because they have nothing better to do or want to destroy America.
Farming+Wheat+Pizza = Cain
Taxed enough already+small gov't+hatred= Conservatism
Cain + Conservatism = Teapublican
Perhaps they voted for Obama because the majority of black americans are registered democrats? Or is it that the republicans have a relativly recent history of campaigning against equal rights?
Cain is right as rain,The trouble with most black americans is they don't know their own history,For example,The democratics used welfare to destroy the black family unit,When housing aid was offered, under the welfare rules at the time there was a stipulation that the man of the house could not be present..Another example is the fact that it was the republicans that helped LBJ get the civil rights bill passed over the objections of racist southern democrats,and that MLK was a card carrying republican.I believe that if more blacks would educate themselves about their past they would see who really has been using.
I align myself with the old school Republican line of thought, but what has happened to the Republican party? It use to be that the Republican party was about less taxes for everyone and less federal government. I admit that the current candidates and the politicians representing the Republican party are sad, but I do still believe that it is better to have people make decisions on how they spend their own money rather than having the government tax us and take that choice away from us. In addition, I still believe that state and local government have a better ability on making decisions for their local population than the federal government. With that being said, I am ashamed of the people who have been representing the Republican party over the last decade or so.
LOL. What is more likely, millions of blacks who have been brainwashed or one black dude who had sipped from the tea-flavored Kool-Aid?
Orville Faubus received 80% of the Black vote in Arkansas and he was a Democrat. Mr. Cain is wrong about the brainwashing content–more mind bending behaviour than brainwashing. Voting that way is another way to say kick me, please.
The fact that so many blacks(on this very comment board) and white libs think the repubs fought against the civil rights movement, when in FACT, it was the dems in congress that tried to stop it proves his point.Come on guys, Sharpton and Jesse are wrong. Please educate yourselves and you won't feel so much hate towards the people who would fight for you rights.
Also, even with my previously mentioned beliefs, I feel that we need to stick to a balanced budget and we should have a flat tax rate for anyone above the poverty line with no tax shelters or deductions.
All you libs out there: Is it not apparent to you at this point that Both parties are for the big corporations, fat cats on Wall Street and further enriching themselves? If not then you Are brainwashed and you have bought the class envy cliche "the Repulicans are the party of the rich..."
Look around you! The dems AND the repubs are becoming rich elites (a huge percentage of of O's admin is former WS bankers). These people also donated heavily to his campaign. Look it up. So stop with the juvenile, unenlightened parroting. Look at what the Democrat party has done to the black family, black education, and major black urban areas such as Oakland, Cleveland, Philly, Detroit, Newark, New Orleans. These heavily welfare dependent cities have been controlled / run by Democrats for 40- 60 years and they are imploding. Look it up. The tax paying base is leaving and there is little hope they will ever return. You can run down the Republicans all you want with cliche one liners, but the stark fact is the elites win by pitting us against each other. Stop name calling and get involved and become part of a solution. Inform yourselves.
It appears that the vast majority of those responding with their comments are still stuck on the reservation....Still unable to look at our country going down the crapper and think that maybe after three years it's finally somebodies fault other than Bush.
And the some are calling Cain a sellout only validates Cain's statement about the brainwashing. It's amazing that there are those who will call a black man, like Cain, an uncle tom...and then in the same breath call Tea Party people racists. But libs never bother themselves with facts. Despite all their contradictions like blaming republicans about being beholden to corporations where greedy people never pay their "fair share," while at the same time Obama jobs czar, CEO Jeffrey Immult of GE, posts 5 billion in net profits and pays zero in taxes....oh yah, let's not forget him sending the X-Ray division of GE to China. But I guess that's Bush's fault too, so I won't be holding my breath that any of the cool aid drinkers will be coming off the plantation anytime soon...
History lesson Herman Civil rights act was pushed thru congress by ---. The voting rights act was pushed thru congress by.....?Harry Truman signed into law equal access to the Military was a.....?the 1972 fair employment act......? dr. King was a ......?answer DEMOCRATS. Brain wash that!!!
"Proof positive that Mr. Cain is out of touch with the black community. Most polls that indicate the most black Americans have very conservative social and economic views. The problem is that the politicians espousing those views are mostly viewed as racists. Mr. Cain, do I need to cite you the several examples of conservative racism on display by prominent conservatives in just this year alone?"
Yes you do. And while your at it don't overlook the blatant racism being espoused from the Congressional Black Caucus. Also, all of you posters alluding to the racist tea parties...please provide us with examples of such racism.
I read most of these comments. 1 comment accused republicans of being against the civil rights amendment when it was actually democrats that fought against it. That is how democrats get votes by misinforming trusting voters. Repeating lies over and over until people actually believe them. Another comment mentioned how Democrats are for the public and republicans are for business. If you actually think and not just react: being for business is being for the public. Where do you think all the jobs come from that pay for all the give away's the democrats like to steal from your paycheck? Did you know that there is 1 social security recipient for every 1.75 working people? And many of them aren't of retirement age, but sucking off the government fund that was meant only for retirement and it's liberals that raided that fund and put our government in the mess that it is in.
Go Mr Cain!! Good for you for speaking the truth. A lot of my black brothers don't want to leave the Democrat plantation but I do, so please lead the way!
"African-Americans have been brainwashed into not being open minded," When I think of republicans the last thing I think of is open mindedness. When I think of republicans I think, "hateful, intolerant, close-minded, imbeciles."
They all vote the same because it just ain't safe to stand out in that community. No siree dawg it ain't.
You're either hip or you're hopped, ostracized, and discombobulated.
Cain is absolutely spot on. As a conservative black man, I too am treated like an invisible man because I don't subscribe to the Dem plantation mantra that the world is dead set on depriving a black man of life and liberty. Additionally I advocate INDEPENDENT thinking and don't shill for ANY political party. However IF I ran, it would be as a Tea Party Conservative because of its IDEAS. Complexion-connection notwithstanding, I proudly count myself among the 5% of blacks who did NOT vote for Barack in 2008. I BET that number will increase 6 times over in 2012. I'm objective. Barack is an abject failure.
Wow, I see by a lot of the comments here that Mr. Cain was right on the money. !0 the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was filibustered by the Democrats. A greater majority of Republicans voted for the act than democrats. R: 80%+, D. 60%.
Regarding the old false statment about rich white guys. Just look at who are the majority of rich white guys in Congress. The top 10? 2 Republicans, 8 Democrats. If the black community has been served so well by B.O and his party, why is black unemployment approaching 17%. For whites it's down to 8%. What have the Democrats provided for the minority community? Welfare (here's money so you don't have to better yourself), victim hood (you're just not good enough to make it by yourself, here's some gov affirmative action, its not really needed anymore but we want to continue to purpetuate the myth of victimhood) and racism. What party focuses on race or class? Think for yourself, quit being a drone.
What happened to the Democrat party of "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country?" That was the party my family belonged to. But no longer. Not for a long time. We did not change, the party did. We were immigrants and resented that they wanted to keep us down. Trying to make us reliant on the government and demonizing any success. My mother left the union and went into management with only a 6th grade education. Switching parties only made sense for a while, then the Republican party developed the mantra of spend, spend, spend. The product of our 2 bigger parties became the same, more spending and deeper debt. Their words and favorite groups are different, but the outcome is the same. We need to stand up and show ALL our elected officials that we are the ones in charge, we are the bosses, they all work for us and are in their position at our choice. If the congress were term limited as the president is, maybe they would think beyond the next election. If not, they are out anyway. Don't let them divide us any longer. The spin they spew is insulting to our intelligence. We must learn the truth for ourselves. Don't just focus on a specific media source that leans one way or the other. Listen to both and compare. Some where in the middle is the truth.
Watch how nuts the Democrats go when they see this – they are petrified that black people would vote for anyone other than Democrats. Look at the inner cities – 50 years of Democrat policies and things are worse than ever – a record to be proud of.
Democrats have done plenty of thing TO African Americans but in the process have destroyed their community. As for what Republicans offer black Americans, how about standing on their own two feet without government money that resulted in the destruction of the black family. You people on the left have killed the balck community with yoru family destroying policies – and as for Republicans being the party of the rich – it is a LIE – look at the billionaires – Soros, Gates, Buffet – all Democrats, Goldman Sachs – Democrats, General Electric – ALL Democrats – like most billionaires – all Democrats, the party of the ultra rich – look Hollywood, Are you people blind?
Like Goebbels you think if you say it enough people will believe it – but Americans are on to Democrat LIES
The sad thing is that Americans are too busy hating the other party and don't realize both parties brainwash their voters.
I guess what Herman is trying to say is that "blacks" are all stupid??!!!! I wonder how many votes that'll get him???
Correction it was southern DEMOCRATS who voted against civil rights....look it up I promise. Also he nailed it on the head. The black community has been brainwashed bythe media. Tea party republicans only want to return this great nation to what made it great...personal and fisical responsibility. Simply put, if you dont have the money you cant spend it....something our goverenment has forgotten in recent decades.
Cain struck a nreve – the Democrats are very nervous about this since African Americans know that they have been played by Democrats, for 150 years
When are all of you liberals going to forget about the race baiting that your party is spewing? Look at the newest Gallup poll, Herman Cain is the most liked out of all of the GOP candidates, but he is also the least known. Which is why his poll numbers have been so low. If your liberal mainstream media would show a little more of Herman Cain he would be polling much higher. There are many in the tea party movement and republicans in general that love Herman Cain and would love to see him get the nomination. My opion, the reason the mainstream media won't talk about him much is that they are afraid of him. They are afraid of the Cain train running right over Obama in the general election. Latest Rasmussen poll shows Cain trailing Obama by only 5 points. 5 POINTS! And that's with only 50% of the country knowing who he is. I would bet money that if 100% of the country knew who he was, like is the case with Obama, he would be leading by at least 20 points. I am a white tea party member and Herman Cain has my full support and confidence. The racism is just a political tool of the democrats. Every political party and every walk of life has people that are racist, but that doesn't mean the entire group they are a part of is that way.
to "Truth" = So, the Whole Election is based on race" because you heard about one 80 year old black woman (who lived through the pre Civil Rights years and may have even lost loved ones in the battle, at the end of her life was FINALLY given the opportunity to vote for Anyone who wasn't white, male and rich? Whoa, that certainly gives new meaning to the term 'sweeping generalization." AND, about our unstable friend Doug: I can only deduce that at some point in his life he was either 1) rejected by a woman who happened to be a registered Democrate, or 2) run over by a Democrat's campaign bus because everything I've read by this loony tune since before the 2008 election has been an hysterical rant against every Democrat who has ever existed, without a shred of factual backup or explanation. Also (and This is just certifiiable talk) they're terrible, thoughtless, mean, bad drivers too! Someone should compile all Doug's comments – it would make a great commentary on the unstable personality.
Are you people crazy – without the Republicans the Civil Rights Act would not have been passed! read history – the leadership of the segregationist Jim Crow south was DEMOCRAT and had been for 150 years. Are you people crazy- it was Republicans who worked with Johnson and northern Democrats to get it passed. But it would not have passed without Republicans – read history for crying out loud!
OK I'll bite on the Democrats vs. Republicans and the black community. Since the creation of the welfare state let us take a look at the black community. Your unemployment rate is really probably over 25%, your high school dropout rate is approaching 50%, those who do graduate do so with a math and reading comprehension rate of about 6th grade. You are about 14% of the population and commit about 70% of all violent crime. If you are black you are 7X more likely to be on welfare. Over 70% of your children are born and raised in a single mother home.
I could go on and on with these depressing statistics and you know it. Whether it is a rich white parent giving their kids anything they want without expecting anything form them or the government handing individuals everything without expecting anything it does them both a disservice.
The best social program is still a job.
Nothing has been more harmful to the black community than left wing policies. Nothing.
Oh boy, an article that threatens the left's ability to play the race and victimization card to secure votes for their boy, and all the comment trolls come out to take shots. This country is awake now, you liberals are being exposed for what you are. YOU'RE DONE!!
One day Americans will wake up to recognize the path they have embraced is a downward spiral, but I am loving it! Until they are willing to get back to the basics that made the country great, they can only blame themselves for their continual decline. False hope, empty promises, and overt lies are not doing anyone, black, white, red, yellow or purple any favors. I say that as an outsider. Your President is a joke to the rest of the world! At this point, the only thing you should concern yourself with is turning your situation around... Obama 2012 will only deliver more of the same. Look at where you are now as compared to two years ago, if you can remove the blinders that American media has helped put in place. Fortunately, my country is following the American model set forth 18yrs ago and is now doing better based on the money this administration has supplied us, and the Americans now living here is helping our economy further! Up and up for me!
Many of your posts are perfect examples of Mr. Cain's statement about brainwashing. Republicans the party of the old south and slavery? The party against civil rights? Where did you folks go to school? Republicans were the ones who were AGAINST slavery and fought FOR civil rights. The democrats fought FOR slavery and AGAINST civil rights. If you have been taught that Repubs are the plantation party goodness knows what else you have been brainwashed with!
There is no question that the black community needs true leadership. Thankfully, we have a few leaders in the form of Tim West and Allen West but it's going to take a lot more than them to put a stop to Jessie Jackson, Al Sharpton, Maxine Waters and many others who perpetuate the problem. We need to eliminate the word "black" in defining any organization of any kind. It serves no useful purpose. For the record, Tim West refused to join the "black" cause. Good for him.
For those of you who don't know about Herman Cain, he's an equal opportunity hater – he not only hates his fellow blacks/African Americans, he also hates Muslims and gays. Look it up.
I'm voting for the white guy. I just assume because he looks more like me he'll look after my interests.
November 2012 – Obama loses in landslide. You heard it first, here on CNN!
I cant believe what i am reading here.... i listen to the radio alot i have heard all the guys on different talk shows what cain said made sense to me thats why i lked him. why is it that we are all racist and bigots, i could care less what the color of someones skin is. all i care about is getting this country moving again. i have a small construction business and its a struggle right now.
I am speechless
16.7% Black Unemployment. 60% Black youth unemployment. 60% of aborted babies are BLACK. I call that genocide.How is the HOPE and CHANGE working out? NOT!!!
Take the blinders off.
Finally someone has said this out loud. When we finally turn off the social services spigot, do you really think this community will still vote for democrats?
The black community will always vote Democrat because that is the what they have been told to do. What has Obama done for the black community? ........Do I hear crickets?,,,,,,Yes I do....It is time to stand up once and for all for yourselves the Democratic party has left you behind...they do NOT care about you.
The stupid ignorant remarks about conservatives make me sad. You really really are brain washed. Omg it is so freaking sad
As I skim this mass for primarily misguided and faulty thinking, one statement stands out. Some benighted intellect calling its self ZB stated that the Republicans are the party of the south. That is so incredibly stupid one has to wonder what type of self medication it is on. Possibly some Kool-aid with a liberal flavoring. Lincoln was a Republican and all of the opposition to integration and civil rights in congress was led by Democrats. We even had a name for them, they were the Dixie-crats. Many of them were Klan members. I guess fools elect fools, so here we are with a bunch of clowns in the Senate and Bozo in the White house.
Does anyone really knows what Hermain Cain's position on anythngis except that he would not have a Muslim in his cabinet? What does that say about him, when we know for 200 plus years the closest Blacks cold get to anyone's cabinet was cleaning one.
Yes, I voted for Obama partly because he's black. So what? I also happen to think that he's a pretty smart guy and would be better than Bush. Blacks had opportunities to vote for Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton in previous years and did not. Reason is because we knew that they were not the best qualified candidates. I think that we (Blacks) don't get enough credit. Can anyone honestly tell me why anyone with any sense would vote for a ticket that has Palin as a VP candidate? That worries me more than anything else. It means that eithere there are a lot of ignorant people or just plain racist who would not vote for a better candidate just because he's black.
I'm just puzzled! For Most of my adult life, the U.S has been controlled by dems. Forty years before the republicans took the house and then the dems got everything and yet they complain and blame rather than fix anything. They can't even read bills and yet they claim to be the ones who are going to fix everything. I think brainwashed is an understatement. Insane is a better term. doing the same thing over and over and over and over...... and then blame others for the inability to do anything. That'll fix it. I'm not sure there's any hope and change there, but thats ok, they're the ones who will fix it. After all CNN says they will.... look into the screen... you're getting sleepy
This is such a joke face it the only true racist is a white male peroid......There is no such thing as a racist black man and after reading a small portion of these comments I realize that people are brain washed into this way of thinking and will always be this way... No the conservatives are exactly that conservatives we believe in morals and hard work, you are responsible for your actions and only YOU NO ONE ELSE are responsible
You, Mr Cain, are brainwashed by the Repubs into thinking they accept you. You see this is the crap that we as African Americans are tired of. You don't have anything to say, your campaign is in the crapper, and no new ideas to help move this country forward. You are grasping at straws Mr Cain into thinking you'll win the Repub nomination. Even if you did, you would never be elected as POTUS because black folks, for the most part, will not vote for you. The crap that you are spewing is what it is–CRAP!!! Drop out Mr Cain and save face because you are looking mighty silly now. Drop out Mr Cain, your goose is cooked.
Amazing how many of you buy into the propaganda that Democrats serve the people and Republicans serve corporations. That's ample evidence of the brainwashing cited by Cain. In actual practice, Republicans believe in equal opportunity, while Democrats believe in equal outcomes.
oh yeah the democrats are for the minorities...its why places like detroit exist....that democrat field of dreams...keeping em dumb and dependent. Remember the democrat party is the party of slavery, racism, the klan and jim crow. As far as the democrats being the party of the middle class, what a joke, democrat policies are proven failures, how many centuries of failure does it take before clueless democrats realize socialism is a failure?
"I believe a third [of African-Americans] would vote for me, based on my own anecdotal feedback. " Yeah Right! Those would surely be the "brainwashed" ones. First you insult them, they feel good, then they vote for you. Really!
Should change the headline to "Chicago community 'brainwashed' into voting for Dems"
A conservative black man – bring it on. He has my vote as conservatives are the people who we have been waiting for. Not a moderate repub nor compassionate republican. We want and need a conservative. Liberals are over. Every one of their policies fail. If they are so smart then why isn't Europe doing well. It has been run by liberals and it is sinking.Conservative Americans are what is going to save our nation from falling into the abyss that the liberal brainwashing mindset has done to it. "We are going to get to where we need to be" (quote by Obama) but true if a conservative wins next year. Go Cain Go!
"Dems serve the public"
Wow, someone's clearly brainwashed. LOL
Who cares, Cain is not going to win the nomination. I just read poll numbers with Cain in the headline, and he wasn't even the highest ranked in the poll. The media is trying to get support for a candidate that doesn't have a broad enough appeal in the party he's trying to be elected. I just don't see it going much further. After all he was going to call off his campaign before the Florida straw poll. His run for office is just a sideshow in the political circus.
Every policy by our current liberal prez has failed. The proof is in the facts which the liberals just cannot face.
Talk about closed minded bunch of brainwashed deadheads! Oh, but they are so intellectual. Idiots, every one! Proof is in the FACTS!!
to "ME" -
You got it wrong! IT was the DEMOCRATS who were against the Civil RIghts Act. The Repubs got it passed! LOOK IT UP! Also Sen. Byrd - a Democrat- was a former leader in the KKK. Ted Kennedy -a Democrat – had led the fight AGAINST vouchers for poor minority kids in D.C., even though the black mayor or D.C. was in favor. DId you know any of this?? There's much, much more. Don't take my word for it - you can easily look it up! I'm a teacher. The Dems have run almost all big-city schools and made them a mess. And they refuse to let poor black kids have vouchers to get into a decent school. So these kids are stuck in lousy schools . How's that for Democrats "caring"! They just want the support of unions. Look it up and it may open your eyes!
All of you calling Mr. Cain a variety of names – have you EVER heard him speak? have you EVER been to an actual tea party rally or just BELIEVED WHAT YOU HEARD ON CNN? have you ever thought that most people that LOVE handouts from the government and LOVE government interaction are Democrats? GOD FORBID people actually work hard and not expect people to give them money and subsidies for doing NOTHING – Mr. Cain is CORRECT – people voted for Obama BECAUSE HE WAS BLACK – it had NOTHING to do with policy – WAKE UP and listen to some clarity and another stream of thought – OPEN YOUR MINDS
"The RNC (Righteous Neanderthal Circus)
That's really weird seeing Cain accusing someone of being brainwashed.
Repubs serve the corporations and Dems serve the public "
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Your statements show that you are the one who is most likely brainwashed.
'Repubs for Corps. and Dems for Public' – ??? Seriously?
Could you tow the line any closer? Spitting out dem taglines – and really bad , really old ones at that.
How about you write a whole paragraph composed of your own actual thoughts – and show this board that you are more than just a 'blind follower'.
Just try it. I bet you will be proud of yourself. I'll be proud of you!
Go America!!
Am I the only one who thinks it's ironic to reduce someone else's entire philosophical perspective to "lack of open-mindedness" and dismiss it outright as such?
Dems do not serve the people. They tout that is their claim! They create dependency in order to secure voters. If liberals/the left/dems cared about the public, then they would teach self sufficiency and give people the tools to improve themselves. It makes no sense to keep the people that are down in a state of dependency. Where is the inspiration to help people help themselves? Oh, I know! Job creators, small business owners, even some big companies that offer great jobs and benefits. Regulating business does not help the public. It helps the Dems keep more people dependent on them. Herman Cain knows this, as do most people with common sense.
I'm sorry... you liberals are hysterical. It's really bewildering to see so many delusional Americans in this country. The educational system and liberal agenda has completely failed you. And you're so brainwashed that you don't even see it. You've become slaves to government and don't even realize it. Game on, useful idiots... game on.
It's about time someone told the truth...all the blacks are being lied to, held down by liberal government poicies and prgrams, it's a terrible...if you can't see that, you are brainwashed and a fool. Who doyou think voted against the Civil Rights Act...democrates...wake up people, you have been fooled.
You go Cain...go raise so Cain!! Like like waht your sayin'.
So much hate on the left. Either you don't know economics or just totally ignore economics. You are a bunch of spoiled children that kick scream and lie to get what they want. Shame on you all. Ask God for forgiveness. He is merciful. I pray for you..
Win or lose, this man just may do an enormous amount of good for the Black people, by waking them out of slumber.
It was amusing to read the vitriol from some of so-called smarter than a tree people here....
I resent the notion that african americans have to be singled out as a group, even the aftrican american should be AMERICAN, there is no italian american, sweedish american, irish american...etc...
The affirmative action and reverse descrimination made things worse in our country. Democrats actually are blacks worst enemy- Obama removed the school vouches in DC after he got elected. We all are going to same schoo;s, why blacks refuse to learn, why there is so much crime in black community(especially black on black) and most of the time there is a murder case- it i a black face on the cover story! Lets be honest-whatever the reason-blacks destroyed so many communities in our country, look what happened to Detroid-once beautiful prosperous city, Bronx – the delipitated buildins, Newark NJ -beautiful new buildings that were built and occupied by blacks were unrecignizable in less that 2 years. I am sick and tired of having to be silent and I will call a spade a spade! Any black who was working in my office was lazy and we couldn't fire him because he was black!!!So, anyone who is asking what was done for blacks in this country-how abpout picking ypurself up and do it for YOURSELF like each one of us did!!!
Look at the liberal rage in the comments section.... Why all the name calling? You sound like teenagers! yet hypocrites. Where are your policies and explanations? I know countless moderate to conservative middle class African Americans and they agree with Cain.
What’s worse is that none of you have a clue as to our real enemies. Libs continue to be sheep herded by the establishment media into fearing a fictional army of hicks. The Tea Party in REALITY scares the establishment because we demand accountability with our treasury. Libs have no clue that the financial overhaul in 2009 gave more power to the crooks at the Fed. Way to go Obama! Our dem banking puppet prez has CONTINUED THE BUSH banking puppetry. This is Cain's biggest flaw, since he used to work for the Federal Reserve. As in 08 with the Obama presidential run, the banks are playing the race card again in 2012 in Cian who used to be on the Board of Governers at the KC Fed.
Ron Paul 2012!! RP recieves more contributions than all other candidates combined, including Obama. Paul is a veteran and wants to repair our armed forces by getting us out of countless wars. I know National Guard memebers who have done three and four tours of duty. The states used to countrol the local National Guard now the Feds (banks & oil companies) do.
From reading some of the comments here, Cain is right. But then LBJ said he would have black people voting Democrat for the next 200 years. I wish people really would learn 1) the history of the Democratic party, 2) the fact Democrats are actually NOT helping minorities as much as they think they are, 3) Republicans are not for corporations anymore than Democrats are, but Republicans believe in people working hard to fulfill their dreams instead of having it handed to them which is what the Democrats do. Given that mentality Democrats are actually dumbing people down more, and making them feel more inept because when you actually see your success that you accomplished without so much help you actually feel more personally confident. Democrats are seeming to believe people are too dumb or incapable to really succeed so tey have to do it for you. That is quite destructive.
"Take off your bedroom slippers, put on your marching shoes. Shake it off. Stop complainin, stop grumblin, stop cryin.”
Oh. Too late.
Should I have added the "g"s?
When real people pick up the trash in the street, not because it's there job but because it needs to be done, when real people don't get greedy and buy houses and stocks, that they can't afford. When real people listen to them self's then they will see what a self made man is and get off the media's hype, maybe we will prosper,
Cain successfull bussiness man creates jobs, vs. obama complete failure, filed chapter 11 on popsicle stand!!
Republicans think more of blacks than democrats, easily. A Republican will tell a black person, you are good enough, just study hard, work hard, you can be what you want to be. A democrat thinks blacks are stupid and lazy, which is why the democrats are always having stadards lowered for blacks, because they feel blacks can't do anything on their own.
Cain doesn't give African-Americans credit for knowing the legacy of GOP policies. Money is the core issue for Republicans and the lip service given to other issues is secondary, pursued only to add issue-specific voting blocs on election day. And issues like poverty and the middle-class' continued decline in income doesn't mean anything to them. Check their rhetoric - anything that promotes, protects or provides the good of our entire society they call socialistic, communistic or liberal. Someday, Cain will realize that as far as the Republican core goes, he's still at the back of the bus.
All politics are local. So ask yourselves, where do I live? Who has represented me and my previous three to four generations in my hometown my home state? If the answer is Democrats, then yes you have been brainwashed. Do you live in the projects, around a lot of violence? Are you raising your children by yourself? Do you have extremely high unemployment in your community? Are your children getting a good education in safe schools? Those horrible racist Republicans and tea partiers want to teach people HOW to fish, so they can catch a marlin, Seems to me the dems just want to keep GIVING out some smelly sardines every month, to ensure votes. So then you would have to ask yourself this question, Am I Brainwashed???
I liked Cain from the start. I am also liking him more and more as he steps-up and makes bold comments like this one. America needs a leader with his moxie. Don't stop, Mr. Cain- you have my vote!
Blacks aren't brainwashed into voting for Democrats, they just don't want to vote for people that wish to do away with SS, MEDICARE, FEMA, the post office, the EPA, the Dept. of Education. Pretty much the same people that if they had their way, and it was the popular thing to do, would bring slavery back in a heartbeat. No blacks aren't brainwashed, they just aren't brain dead!!
African Americans are not brainwashed, but why would they vote against a party that consistently gives large numbers of them fee stuff. In my state they can get free housing, free food, free utilities, free phone, free cable, and the children go to free schools. All, free to them and paid for by the hard work of others.
Wow. The left wing reactionary tilt of these posts is amazing. As an African American friend of mine told me in 2010 – don't tell my wife I voted for the Republican. It is sheer group think and mob mentality. Many of my black friends are more conservative than you can imagine, but they just can't get the anti-republican bias out of their thought process. Face it, the Dems are the party of special interests, from unions, to favored corporations, to socially left groups. That leaves small business and middle America as the primary groups supporting the RNC these days. People should look at the policies, not the hate rhetoric of the left, then decide.
Funny, when a Republican says something like this, it's front page news on CNN. But when a Democrat suggests canceling elections, which has never happened in the history of the Republic, the best they can manage is to put it on their "blog", the one place they will criticize a Democrat... or at least admit that they said something stupid. Your bias is obvious and it's disgraceful.
Ironic, calling yourself "Liberal" yet can only support those in lock step with yourself. Smell the coffee. Seems you have spent every one's money but your own. Your account is now closed. Get a job, take care of yourself and you will see why people are waking up to big governments real cost... loss of liberty.
Sure seems to be a lot of white liberals afraid of Herman Cain. Hmm, could it be that he may be the one to loosen the liberal chains of social dependency held on black Americans? Kinda scary isn't it? Black might look at another point of view. Perhaps they too are sick to death of the promises not inteneded to be kept and looked around at the same ruins i urban areas that the democrats have promised for the past 60 years to "renew and restore". What a crock! Herman Cain, keep up the good work. You have a lot of lying liberals quaking in their boots because you are carrying the keys to unlocking their chains on the black community. Democratic leaders goal, keep 'em hopin', waitn' and dumb and they're ours forever. Cain carries the keys to freedom. Open your eyes and look around you.
Show me any other segment of american society that votes 90+% consistently for either party. Whites, union, gays, Jews, stamp collectors, seniors, Latinos, military.... whatever. There is none. Sounds like any group that does such a thing is brainwashed to me.
Urban areas and inner city areas are traditionally voting Democratic. They are also heavily minority populated. Why do areas that suffer the largest unemployment, highest rates of poverty, lowest education levels keep voting for the same party that hasn't done anything to improve these areas? Isn't this like slamming your hand with a hammer repeatedly? Eventually you should learn that this is not a good idea and try something else. Why do people keep voting for the same thing which has, in effect, been repressing you for decades? Wise up and look for change which can improve your life, and set up your kids for success.
Kind of convenient for you to say, since you're very unlikely to get many African American's votes.
They're not brainwashed. They haven't been sleeping while the Republican party repeatedly demonized and patronized them. What they are is alienated and offended by the Republican's rhetoric, much like many hispanics are getting ticked off in the face of the Republican's newest campaign for scaring white people.
Here's a clue, folks: if you constantly bash people, you're not going to get their votes.
Finally a person speaks the truth about what is happening to the Black community. I don't care what color of skin Cain has, but his words are true. We have a mixed race family, Black and White, and all of us love what he has said and stands for. Personally I would prefer Paul Ryan, but if Cain is the GOP nominee, then he will get our money and vote, simple as that.
How many of you liberals actually converse with black people, their wants and needs as a people in America? Maybe some of you do, but I would bet the % is small.
This whole "all Republicans are racists" bit is overplayed. When the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed over 80% of Congressional Republicans voted in favor of it. Does anybody know what percentage of Democrats voted to pass it?.......under 65%. You can say what you will about Republicans or Democrats when it comes to race, but the truth remains that all of these accusations are not derived from facts.
You can always count on propaganda where liberals reign. What the heck have democraps done for blacks? Look at the ghettos! They've been ruling the roost for 30+ years and they're still the ghettos with crime and poverty. It would be nice to have a democrap enable someone to search out the dream instead of offering the hope of welfare and unemployment insurance! Most of the problem is found in the socialists who ask, "what can the president do for me?" What do you want? For the con to steal from someone to give to you? THAT'S what keeps people down! You have to keep a liberal down; they do it themselves.
sure sounds like a guy trying to justify his own existence.
Hilarious how Cain says blacks are brainwashed into "not being open-minded, into not even considering a conservative point of view." He really should look up the definition of conservative,which means "opposed to change," while liberal is defined as "
broad minded," or....wait for it..."open-minded."
Of course, while we're on the subject, I seriously don't understand why Democrats run from the "liberal" label. I absolutely love being part of a political party that is "open minded." Let's wear the liberal label proudly! If the conservatives want to remain stuck in the present (or more accurately, return to the 1950's), that's their problem, but I've got news for them - the world is always changing, and the political party that changes with it, is the one that gets my vote.
The truth hurts the most. Go Herman. Every time he tells the truth I donate a hundred bucks. Go dog go.
One party consistently tells the Black Community it will go find rich people, take the money of these rich people by force, and then distribute this money to the Black Community in a variety of unproductive ways in exchange for nothing more strenuous than a vote. The other party consistently tells the Black Community it will go find rich people and help those rich people create more jobs for the Black Community so they can earn a living by working and contributing something to society.
There is no brainwashing here. When given a choice between the party of hard, honest work or the party of pillage and plunder, a choice between the party that threatens to take welfare away, and the party that promises a parasite paradise, they make that evil choice with eyes wide open.
I thought the word "brainwashed" was a little overdone, but the comments in here by people who say they are African American actually prove his point. Wow, how sad. The American Dream will never be available to any individual who is convinced that their "best interest" is Social Security and other handouts. The American Dream is a product of liberty.
I do agree the Republican Party needs to do a much better job of reaching out to the black communities, but with messages of economic liberation from the welfare plantation mentality rather than the promise of "taking care" of you. I am starting to wonder if "brainwashing" IS the only explanation for people who see their own "best interests" as a party of paltry handouts, no liberty and even less hope of ever realizing your dreams.
The very Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King was a Republican! He never told his brothers to vote for the guy who would buy their vote with the biggest handout-but that's what they do so that's why they vote for Democrats. That's also why 70% of their children are born out of wedlock, over 50% of their households are single parent (mother only) households and their current unemployment rate is 60% higher than the national average. So they fail in school, they fail in jobs, they fail as parents, and they fail as citizens and take up more than their proportionate share of space in our prisons. All the Democrats have done is made modern day slaves out of them. They're good people and don't deserve that.
Reading the first few comments was very disturbing to me, but not surprising. The basic idea from these posts is that the black man is not sophisticated enough to make up his own mind and even worst, heaven forbid, he goes off the democrat 'you will do as you are told,boy!' reservation. I have seen this bigoted, racist and even fascist ideology from WHITE LIBERAL democrats. why is it such a threat to Liberals that a black man not do as a WHITE LIBERAL tells him so? What? Is he not black if he doesn't vote for a democrat? Is that the best you have for an argument? And to have other blacks gets on his case because he wishes to use his brains and get off the intellectual welfare plantation of Liberalism of the WHITE RACIST DEMOCRATS? I am a student of history, and the last time I checked, the KKK was and still is owned by the Democrats. Remember Robert Byrd, Democrat Senator from W.Virginia and 'former' KKK Grand Wizard. His racism is ok becuase he was a democrat? Black man voted for him and yet no question about what he had to do to become a KKK Grand Wizard? Where was your self-righteousness then? Hypocrit.
Don't you all see how racist you are being? I am white I love Cain. You hate whites just as much as you say we hate you but we did help put Obama in office didn't we? 94% Blacks voted for Obama, this isn't racist? How bout I say I'll vote for the white guy cause you gotta pick your brother:) While not true for every situation it seems Blacks stick with there own no matter what more than whites. That in itself screams racism. Think of this, I'm a democrat. Do rich or poor vote democrat? Poor. So if I want my voting block to get bigger do I help people get rich or poor. Poor silly. So I will do whatever to keep people from getting rich cause once they do they are republicans and vote against me. Think about it.
Every time he opens his mouth to say something I am amazed at Herman Cain's honesty. I'll give him my vote. So will a lot of people I know who have read his 10 points of focus on his website. The guy is honest, straight forward and I can't wait to see him put Congress in their place. I'd pay pay-per-view money to see him go up against "Give It All Away" Barry. He'll talk circles around Obama...and he doesn't need a teleprompter, either.
Cain must not be familiar with the "Southern Strategy."
I am black and would vote for him given the chance
Go away!
Those who compare Herman Cain to a traditional GOP candidate are mistaken. The establishment Republicans\Democrats (opposite sides of the same coin) do not support Herman Cain. He is an outsider, a non-politician to this point. He threatens the status quo. Considering how ineffective Washington D.C. has been, why should we not support a man like this. He has a wealth of business and leadership experience. Having NOT been a politician should be a qualification, and he wears that distinction with honor.
That is a generalization, it could also be said that Republicans have brainwashed a majority of high income white families in this county into voting Republican. Choosing a political party consistently year after year is not brainwashing it's sticking to a party that consistently supports your ideals and strives to run government better than the opposing party from your point of view. Obviously this can be debated and is a multifaceted and more in depth discussion. I seriously doubt Cain’s flawed rhetoric will cause African American voters to run to the polls in droves to change their political party.
RNC said it was Repubs that were beholden to corporations.
Hmm....
Obama's largest contributor? Goldman Sachs (Wall Street)
Largest donation by an oil company? BP to.... OBAMA
All oil companies ... more to Obama
All LAW FIRMS... Obama
Total Wall Street (about even)... largest single amounts went to Obama
GE? The one that paid NO TAXES and MOVED thousands of jobs OVERSEAS? CEO is an Obama advisor and most GE donations went to ... who? OBAMA
WAKE UP!
Cain says that blacks have been "brainwashed", and the left responds with "brainwashed' talking points. Here is the FACT – the black community has voted – overwhelmingly – for Democrats for almost 60 YEARS!!! SIXTY YEARS!!! And – has their collective plight gotten better – or worse? Honest question.
Everyone who says "what have the GOP done for blacks" is basically admitting they – themselves – are nothing but racists. What has a party done for a RACE? Hopefully, NOTHING – other than the "human race".
See, you can't be AGAINST racism while constantly DEMANDING racist policy. It doesn't work. So – Cain is supporting racists policy because he wants to treat blacks the same as every other American? If you agree with that position, then YOU are the problem – only your head is so far up your own rectum that you can't (won't) even see it.
I feel sorry for natural born Americans. I have no patience for Illegal Americans. Neither of you what ever color, have had to EARN your citizenship. American isn't a color or a race. It's an Idea. Obama no matter his color or birth place is trying to destroy that Idea. Herman Cain regardless of his color is trying to save that Idea. It's become that simple. Buzzy
Mr. Cain fails to appreciate the inherent challenges that exist for minority populations and the natural propensity to vote for a party that respects their general interests. Look at the history of American politics. The GOP always wants to try and manipulate people to vote against their own interests. Mr Cain advocates a typical republican tactic to shame/scare the vote to the republican party. But what on earth has the Republican Party done for civil liberties and opportunity for ALL Americans? Why would anyone vote for the self-interest, economically-driven party that seeks to manipulate the American people with lies and fear?
Democrats take care of blacks like the Feds take care of Native Americans.
Even NEW Africans who come here do better than the average (born here) black person after just a few years.
WAKE UP.
It;s the policies.... Dems WANT BLACKS to stay poor and dependent on them. If not, they lose.
WAKE UP
So, does anyone have a REAL rebuttal to Cain and his policies? In an era of vicious partisan politics where no politician will take a stand on issues or commit to figures, Herman Cain answers EVERY QUESTION he is asked with a realistic plan. He plants takes s stance on an issue, he proposes solutions, he even gives numerical estimates. THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT WE WANT! A politician who is accountable instead of a talking head.
The Democrats love blacks.! That's why they hosed them down in the 60's and started the KKK in the 20's. Hello, Abe Lincoln anti slavery party. I will say the dems have done a masterful job of buying and brainwashing the black vote. Somehow they kept them from reading history books. MLK was a Republican. This country is so screwd.
I'd like to know who brainwashed Cain into being a Republican?
Cain is an idiot. He's an embarrassment to the African American community and a Republican tool. Republicans need to stop pretending that people only voted for Obama because he is African American. He was elected because people like what he stood for and who he is as a person. The people that voted for Obama would never vote for a moron like Cain, and if Cain thinks he's going to get the Republican white vote he's out of his mind (what's left of it).
Herman Cain is an idiot. I am black and not brain washed. Herman Cain is black and being used by the Republicians as a token. News flash: Herman Cain, you will not be the nominee, your party will never let that happen. Do the US and yourself a favor, drop out of the race. I did not vote for Barack Obama because he is black, but because I had the intelligence to know that he was a better candidate than McCain. Herman Cain you do not deserve the black votes nor will you get them.
You will not get any votes to be President because you will not be the Republican/ Tea Party nominee.
No Mr. Cain im a Democrat because i choose to be.I cant afford to be a Republican. And i was not brainwashed i love been a Democrat and the Republicans better get with the program, No i donot agree with everything the Dems stand for thats why im more conservative than liberal. It just seem to me that Republicans think Democrats are not righteous enough. Democrats are for the middle and lower class and the Republicans are for the Rich.
I agree with Herman Cain. Democrats absolutely need blacks to be poor and angry in order to get their votes. That's why democrat politicians constantly fan the flames of racism by telling poor African-Americans that their poverty is because of the white man. It is easier to hate than it is to strive and work harder, so many blacks buy it hook, line, and sinker – a really heavy, disabling, sinker!
There are many blacks in this country that have been raised in homes that foster hatred and teach that one must rely on the government to get along. Many parents of blacks (and whites) model no work ethic at all and cling to drug or drinking habits that affect their children. If the kids see the parent as lazy, neglectful, bitter, -or- hardworking, responsible, and loving, they will inherit the same values. Going back to my original point: Democrat politicians can not survive without these kinds of voters, so they keep them hungry and hateful.
He needs more Black votes to get himself elected into a power position, the grand ole party of white has him working as a token or bait to take voters away from the democrats. Just another power move by yet another brother wanting HIS comeuppance.Get it if you can Bro-man Your god doesn't judge eh?
So many people commenting are so clearly anti-Republican. Please show everyone what the Democratic party has done to improve the lives of us fellow Americans. I can only imagine how wonderful this experience with Obama has been for all of the people that were expecting real change. I am amazed how all successful people are considered evil by the left. I work for a couple "rich" guys and am very thankful for being employed! I imagine if the people posting these comments happened to become successful they would hate themselves for it! If we don't have rich,successful people, who will employ the rest of us?
I love Herman Cain. He and Ron Paul are my guys, before most of you knew who Ron Paul was also, and before that bandwagon started. Cain actually held and created many a job; unlike obama. Blacks Browns Whites unite, Elect Her-man Cain tonight!
This points out the 'reasons' for people like Herman Cain, Keys, Watts, Steele and their ilk in Republican politics. They are there to bash the Blacks in this country to ease white guilt, and for no other reason. They always say the same thing: Black economic inequality is the result of poor effort on the part of Blacks, and is in no way related to either racism, discrimination, preferential treatment of each other between whites, etc.
ur all in trouble. His comments (Cain) speaks truth, Black people want to hang him, white liberals want to crucify him. Truth be told, he is a voice in the wilderness. Go Mr. Cain.
It's funny how we all forget it was the Republicans that freed the slaves, passed the civil rights act without the democrats help and are against censorship which the Dems want to do with the fairness doctrine. If there is a party that is obviously racist it is the Democratic party they have the history to prove it. They were the ones that passed all of the segregation laws. The liberal controled schools leave all of these facts out of the history lessons. Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson are two biggest racists in the county wake up black people! If they keep you down then they control you do you really think they want a better life for you? How long has it been?
People tend to vote democrat if they believe their success or failure has been largely due to factors outside of their control (like luck, or the "system"). That is why you end up with both the super rich and the super poor aligned politically under the democratic banner. As long as a victim philosophy is propogated within the minority comunities, they will always primarily vote democratic. It has much more to due with culture than race.
That's rich, Uncle Tom calling liberals brainwashed....
Cain is absolutely right. Somehow the majority of black people have been led to believe that Democrats are the party of equality, and Republicans are a bunch of racists. This has never been true, since the Republican party's outset–when it was a specifically antislavery party and supported abolition–to the present day. The Republican party has always been the party of equality, fairness, economic strength and opportunity for all, irrespective of race or other factors. The Democrat party, meanwhile, have always been the party of special favors, division, class warfare, race-conscious thinking, and dirty tricks.
Sad but funny reading the comments from the black community that cant get past being black. Mr. Cain would make a fine president. Yet the black community still calls any supporters of Mr.Cain names and calls conservatives racists.
The denial is just stupifying. The leftists who constantly call for race to not be an issue cant get over the race issue. As a blue collar 50 year old white man in the midwest I see no other candidate I would vote for at this point except maybe Ron Paul.
I think Im going to send Mr.Cain a donation.
People on far left can only talk smack! Dems had the house and senate for 2+ years and WHAT DID YOU DO FOR THE MINORITIES??? Answer: ZIP What have you ever done for minorities beyond talk? Thats right....ZIP Why don't you morons wake up and smell the coffee.
Wow, so many of the posts on here show that Herman Cain is right. Someone on here actually said it was the Republicans that were against the civil rights act. Look that up .. and learn about Al Gore's father. So you have proved Mr. Cain right.
And No i didnot vote for Obama because he is black. i really listened to him and i like what he stood for and No im not receiving any government assistance i work, THANK GOD! Im just very considerate i think about the elderly thats receving Social Security and medicare, the Children thats receving afdc and WIC, the unemployed thats getting unemployement benefits then i think about myself, How Bless i am. THANK YOU LORD!!!!!!
The blacks wernt brainwashed.You cant brainwash someone who has no brain.The obama voters just wanted a black president to save them all.Well guess what?it didnt work.The USA is in worse shape then before Obama.Obama wants to destroy the USA economy.He is a muslim and not even a USA citizen.
Judging by many of the comments I have read here I would have to conclude Mr Cain is correct.
It's insulting to black people in the US that you would call them "brainwashed". Are you proposing Mr Cain...that as a race... black people are not able to think for themselves? I think not...and if I were black...I would be outraged at such blanket assumptions. Methinks, Mr Cain, that you just might be the one who is being brainwashed!
If y'all are not brainwashed then, are you perhaps– maybe just a little– biased, as Black People vote approximately 90% Democrat. The average Republican, in my experience, loves their Democrat, African-American brothers and sisters. They just want to find a way for all people to to avoid "victimhood," like the plaque and drag that it is. Neither side has the market cornered on what is the best way to govern. Creating "victims" is one trend we should all agree needs to be shown the door.
Every post I read on here that was Pro Democratic/anti-Cain was nothing but "talking pointing;" not one showed free thought! Herman Cain is right; most black folks ARE brainwashed (and are too much into self-denial to admit it)! It's funny; but it seems the black community has to have self-appointed leaders (i.e. The so-called Revs Jackson/Sharpton) to represent them! The other "races'" in this county; don't seem to have a need for leaders to represent their race! If that is not evidence of letting others think for you (and you not thinking for yourself), then what is? TIME FOR ALL AMERICANS TO THINK FOR THEMSELVES!!! CAIN/RUBIO 2012!!!
It's sad and funny to hear brainwashed brain-dead Democrats bash Corporations. Corporations hire people. Large corporations like Microsoft hire tens of thousands. Anyone can create a corporation if they have a business. One reason for creating corporations is to save on taxes to keep the business afloat and hire more people. Sucessful corporations often bring in tremendous tax revenue unless you are buddies with obama, like GE and pay no taxes.
The "Black Community" is not brain-washed into voting for democrats, they vote for whoever can get them free money that they don't have to pay back, and that would be any run of the mill democrat.
I am not brain-washed. Republicans are generally racist (the base, not the moderates/every-day people), and have consistently voted against minorities.
Civil Rights Act.
Southern Strategy
DREAM Act.
Steve Fielder
Folks in the black community are not "brainwashed", Mr. Cain, and are perfectly aware of what the Conservative message is. That message was delivered with dogs, fire-hoses, and nightsticks in the '60's, and by discrimination in employment, housing, education, political representation, law enforcement, and bank-lending practices ever since! By voting Democratic, black folks are acting in their own best interests
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What? Most of the presidents elected in the 1960s were Democrats. From 1961 to 1969, Democrats ran the white house.
Wake up people Herman Cain is the "real deal". He is on a role and frankly the general Black electorate is tired of Obama too. Wait until the Tea Party votes for him!!! ROFLMAO
Many blacks are still on the Plantation. The demogogic Democratic party derive its power by impoverishing and making blacks dependent on Government handouts. The poor liberal black is enslaved by a tyrannical government that wants to keep you down to keep your vote. The Black unemployment rate graphically illustrates this point.
So think about this, where is your great President going to get his help for his re-election? It is the wealthy leftist white elitists and their deep pockets. Those are the folks that the will owe favors to–not you. If you think he really cares about you, think again.
Herman Cain illustrates what is possible for all Americans who have drive and initiative. He has created far more jobs, wealth and opportunity than the President has or ever will.
Before you comment on a person know your history, for being black you know about as much as a slug knows about moving fast. If you don't know the history of the guy dont judge, Did you know he had to ride in the back of the bus. He had to drink from a separate water fountain for colored people. Did you know that he actually went into the businesses that he was running as CEO and saw how they ran and made pizzas, hmm do you think Obama has a clue about that stuff. Nope, he relied on donations to organize rallies, what a business man. Go Obama, raise the African unemployment it seems they all like it anyway. Oh, his tax plan means people half to live by there means, and the rich would pay more because they buy more.
Mr. Cain is correct. Black Americans have been brainwashed and seduced by the false promises of their slavemasters, the Democrat Party. The Republicans have nothing to be ashamed of regarding black citizens. The abolition of slavery was the moral issue for Republicans in the 1850s. (This idea originated in the church; do not know the value of religion) It was a Republican president who freed the slaves; it was a Republican president (Eisenhower) who sent the National Guard to Little Rock Central High School when a Democrat governor openly defied orders to allow nine black students to integrate. Despite the overwhelming majority of Democrats in Congress, it required 27 Republican Senators out of 36 (75%) to help a Democrat president pass the Civil Rights Act.
It was the Democrats who wore the white sheets and passed Jim Crow laws to hold the black man down. It is still the Democrats who keep their slaves (black and white) believing they cannot do anything without government assistance. Why do they settle for such a little pittance when there is much more to be had with the right encouragement. Mr. Cain is offering that encouragement. Open your minds. Listen, people, to his words of wisdom.
Note to Cain: Thank you. Who knew my ethnicity has cleansed my brain enough to vote the courage of my convictions and exercise rational judgement at the voting booth. You won't be getting my vote anytime soon. And for the morons that say Obama won because he was Black, WAKE UP. It wasn't an issue of race that put him in office. Lots of white people disgusted with the Republican management put him in office right along with those "brainwashed" blacks. it was an issue of America wanting change. And if Obama is not re-elected, it won't be because of race, it will be because America felt he didn't fulfill his promise. Like I said: WAKE UP. Or, go find a hole to go crawl in so the rest of us can move on with a healthy discourse of issues. Or go build a time machine and go back to the 1950s and stay.
Oops. There goes another Republican candidacy down the tubes. The problem is that Republicans are not politically correct like Democrats. Democrats won't open their mouth unless it is to utter PC garbage about racism or global warming or American imperialism or evil corporations or the wealth. You know, the liberal agenda that the media also shares. Funny how Democrats and the media seem to be the purveyors of political correctness.
Cain is brainwash by listening to Rush Limbaugh.
Jim crow was a democrat .
Martin luther King was protesting against democrat oppression in the south .
Rosa parks protested against democrat policies
Brainwashed is an understatement
Cain will win!! Lib's R????? honest right???
Spread the h8, Fan them flames you sweetie libs... The day of reckoning is upon y'all and a new dawn is on the horizon. Cain/Gingrich is gonna fix this economy and learn y'all a lesson in humility!~ Bring on the New America and prosperity and impeach and imprison the Kenyan imposter and his cronnie capitalist warmongers!~ Can't wait to bring the troops home and close down the borders, bring factories back to American soil and drill here, mine here and produce here so we can sit atop the world again. Vote for a real Black man and be proud of your Country!~ Bless you all!~
It is a myth that Repubs have done nothing for minorities. Southern Democrats were ferocious about holding back civil rights. Republicans in Congress and the Senate were very supportive. Go back and look at the voting records. Making promises they can't pay for is the way this administration perpetuates the myth. There are plenty of rich white donors looting our treasury thanks to Obama. And our Black unemployment rate is through the roof. Obama's chief advisor, Valerie Jarret, is one of the worst slum lords in the country – collecting government money but not repairing and maintaining her properties the way her tenants deserve.
If what Cain (and a lot of the conservative posts here) said is true, then we can look forward to the first all Black presidential race in American history> They say he espouses their conservative views, is straight forward, pro-business, anti-government, etc. The perfect GOP candidate! So he should be a shoo-in for the nomination! That is... unless the GOP have no plans whatsoever to vote for him, and are just using him as a 'mouthpiece' to denigrate and divide the Black community.
Can't be mad a Cain. I hope the Floriday straw poll will elevate his status in the GOP. We had the Soul Bowl at the Super Bowl a few years ago wiht Dungy vs. Smith. Let's have the Soul Poll with Cain vs. Obama.
Take a good look at your next President Libtards!
This guy is Obama's worst nightmare, a self made black man with genuine ideas how to fix this mess.
Obama is done, get use to it
So let's see. If blacks are brain-washed, and Cain is black, then Cain is ...
If the media would quit reporting on Cain, Palin, and Bachmann, they'd be doing the country a favor. Between the pizza, lying, and the out and out insanity, it's become a freak show of candidates.
Crazy thing reading a majority of comments here is that they are so full of democrat talking points and hate towards Republucans with nothing backing up the claims. Tea Party and Republucans are racist. Nothing to back that up at all. It's a common fabrication that Dems throw out and guess what? It works. Comments on here prove it. Conservatives want everyone to be rich regardless of skin color. They want the rules to be set where everyone has the best chance possible to do that. Give me a break. If you believe in working hard for a piece of the Amerucan dream...there is only one party to vote for. That's not racism. That's treating everyone equal. The only racism on here are those of you calling tea Partiers or conservatives racists point blank. Stereotyping is racism.
Herman Cain... 100% black and 100% American, as opposed to you know who!
Why would anyone say the black African-American voter, serving notice on the politicians and giving something back to the community in the name of the people, has been hypnotized to speak in cliches and always vote Democrat? Even so, they are no more brainwashed than Latinos, White Ethnic Union Workers, Jews who think they're still backing FDR, and mostly delusional women.
I have seen ZB and others post this more than once, "the republican party is the party of the old south". Where did you go to school? Republicans had to hide fact they were republicans in the old south to keep from getting lynched with black folks by democrats in white sheets. Democrats have always been the racists. Republicans were responsible for passing the civil rights legislation, they wee the freedom riders not democrats. Abraham Lincoln was a REPUBLICAN for goodness skes. Y'all are making Cain's point that y"all are brainwashed, you don't even know or want admit to knowing the truth about American political history. Please learn and educate yourself before making yourself out to be ignorant of the facts.
And Mr Cain would know a lot about people who aren't open minded – right?
Actually, the only one who has been brainwashed in Herman Cain. He made a bit of money and actually seems to think that Americans will actually elect him president. That's very effective brainwashing. He needs to go watch the old Frank Sinatra movie called The Manchurian Candidate. It was a lousy movie, but it describes Herman precisely.
If there is no truth to Mr Cain's statement, then why are african- americans getting so defensive?
No Obama won because he is black. African Americans seen a black man running and went crazy.
And the GOP saw a black man winning the election and went absolutely bugnuts INSANE.
Birthers, death panels, commie-socialist-muslim-terrorist-antichrist rhetoric, admitting repeatedly on live TV and debates that making sure Obama gets only one term is more important than not crashing the economy, voting in lockstep against anything he proposes even if it's a near copy of something originally proposed by a Republican and then complaining that he needs to be more bipartisan...
Reality and the GOP are not on speaking terms anymore.
I thought he sold pizza , now he's a Psychiatrist ?
Only in America !
We have a Laundromat down the street called brain wash , it's open to all faiths !
Yall call Tea Party members racist when 2 of their main leaders are black. Huh? The tea party has a black tea party caucus but they are racists. Whaaa?????
cane is about as smart as one. how in the world does he think 30% of african americans are going to vote for him when his own party doesn't support him.could you picture palin as his running mate.
Mr. Cain is the reason why the DEMOCRATIC PARTY, enacted the "Jim Crowe Laws" in the south after losing the American Civil War.
Remember, it was a Republican President -Abraham Lincoln- and the Republican Party who freed the south from slavery.
DEMOCRATS have always been AFRAID of independent, free thinking, hard working & patriotic minorities!!!
Herman Cainis living proof that even a blackman can suffer from Stockholm Syndrome
Amazing to see how much racist rhetoric you hear from the right and you still have a guy like Cain defending their party. There were slave overseers in the time of slavery and I view Cain in much the same light. Unemployment numbers in the black community are staggering, especially concerning black men. Everybody is concerned with the poor receiving handouts but, do you ever consider what the wealthiest Americans in society actually contribute? Why does being a celebrity or a socialite mean so much compared to being a teacher or a police officer? Economics is supposed to represent an individual's contribution to society as a whole. America is in decline because we have all valued the wrong things for far too long.
That & don't forget to include possessed while you're at it.
Only a Black republican can get away with calling black people brainwashed.
What a better way for the Klan to get their message across than to have a black puppet.
Someone's been brainwashed, alright.
Cain must be right as it seems to have hit a nerve with the moronic progressives here as they all sound brain washed with the same MSLSD talking points.
Progressive + Opinion = Fact
Liberalism is a Mental Disorder, read the book.
Cain is exactly right. Blacks have been duped and brainwashed by the Democrats. They have destroyed black communities by pushing welfare as a lifestyle instead of the temporary help it was meant to be. Their economic policies kill jobs, and keep black unemployed. It's about time that black people wake up and realize that Democrats are INTENTIONALLY keeping the black community down. They know that as long as they keep black dependent upon government handouts, they will keep voting for them.
Tough crowd over here. Seems like most of you wouldn't know the truth if it hit you between the eyes. Mr Cain is right.
Cain, as well as every GOP candidate, should be an expert in brainwashing. The GOP has been successfully brainwashing common, every day middle-class folk to vote against their interests by electing thugs, crooks, religious crack pots, and corporate goons to office. I mean why would anyone want dirty, unsafe water and air? Why would they want schools that have no money for good teachers? Why would they want good paying manufacturing jobs to be sent overseas? Why would they want their wages to decrease while CEOs are making record incomes? Why would they want any of these things? Yet the GOP is successful in brainwashing a large number of voters to side with their pro-corporate, anti-environmental, hateful agenda towards minorities. And Mr. Cain, you are the worst kind of GOP candidate. One who sells out for cash. Shame on you. There's a special Hell waiting just for you my brother.
I assumed that they wanted this Joker for Vice-President to try to draw votes from African Americans. He shot himself in the foot with this garbage
Mr Cain is a very smart person. Way I see it, he has not hidden his lifetime records, has not pasted a birth certificate, has hidden his life with lawyers and help from big time chicago pols and national dems, media, and hollywood, financials,print, and liberals of both coasts.
Just goes to show you a true American black does more truth telling and shows more common sense than a unknown, gentleman from nowhere
This is too ironic for words - commenters here saying the republicans were against the civil rights act??!! I would laugh if the truth were not so horrifically different. Talk about brainwash.
Look it up: IT WAS DEMOCRATS WHO WERE AGAINST CIVIL RIGHTS!!!!
google this for a long sad history: black and right the democrat race lie
Who are the brain surgeons posting here who are saying Republicans didn't support Civil Rights legislation in the 60s? If not for Republicans, this legislation would have never passed...nice job, public school system!
Love this guy.
Almost every comment here proves his point.
Cain has a lot of sense. He has actually worked for a living, unlike a lot of politicians who are smmoth talkers, you know , like used car salesmen, we pay them much more, so we deserve much more. Wake up America, elect a true conservative.
Mr. Cain you forget that Black people already have a Conservative Black in a position of power to base our judgment of the far right on: Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. So its not like we are completely unfamiliar with Blacks who espouse a right wing agenda (Michael Steele anyone), its just that those right wing Blacks go far out of their way to let the whites know that they reject any notion that they would help Blacks out in any way, much like yourself. Do you really believe that there exists enough words or catch phrases to convince a Black person to vote for a representative of the Tea Party? Sir, you are delusional.
Here's what he means by brainwashing:
Blacks vote for Democrats because Democrats promise to give them money (Welfare, etc.) and handouts (Like medicare, college admission and job quotas,etc.), and Democrats designed it that way.
Why did they design it that way?
Because a dependent voter is a dependable voter.
Herman Cain is right.
Relax, Herman
I'm a die-hard liberal, and I agree with you.
Of course, I also believe that poor and middle income southern whites have been brainwashed into voting for republicans.
Are you man enough to agree with me?
Wow! ... after reading these posts it is clear, as a brilliant man has claimed, "LIBERALISM IS A MENTAL DISORDER"!
Some of the comments here are really funny. The stupidity/ignorence of liberals will never cease to amaze me.
This man has my vote!
intolerance – good grief predictive spelling.
I find it a bit ironic that he claims that the black vote has been brain washed against the republicns and the teaparty. The last presidential election actually listed the black vote to be fairly low for Obama. What's more, if they want to see why the black vote is so low for the republicans, all they have to do is look at the crowd and the candidates. Their is faaaaaaaaaaar more racism in the republican/teaparty camp's crouds and on stage than the dems have. How often do you see dem crouds touting signes of a black candidate with a bone through his/her nose or people holding up Curious George stuffed animals to represent Obama? Those kind of shinannigans are why the black vote is against the republicans. Would you walk into a mine field if you didn't have to?
Cain is spot on. The man speaks the truth. He hasn't been poisoned by the game of politics, and genuinely cares about this great country. What have democrats ever done for the black community? Democrats just keep them down and prevent them from realizing their potential. What has Obama done for them? NOTHING. He doesn't care about them and takes them for granted. Just listen to his last speech to the CBC...all of the sudden he starts trying to talk like a more authentic black person. He is a complete phony and basically insulted the audience at the CBC by telling them to stop crying and complaining. They are crying and complaining because you have failed them and have no idea how to be an effective leader and get us out of this mess. If you have common sense, you will see that he is a pathetic disgrace to the office of president. If he is elected again, the country is in serious trouble. He just keeps spending money we don't have and try to make everyone more dependent on the incompetent government. Cain for president! Vote Obummer out, please!
Those who know how to manipulate do so through rewards, punishment, etc ...
Which is what the liberal politic is proficient at with other people's tax money.
Too many have been suckered into Uncle Sam's Plantation. Sadly, too many want to stay there while the tax money last or funding last. Trouble is, the generations of dependency will lash out to get what they've been raised to expect with little or no effort of their own.
So 'Brain Washed' is close to the mark. I'd say 'Conditioned'.
Well...he's right and all blacks know it deep down. The democratic party is the party of handouts and blacks have been brainwashed into victimhood and thinking the world owes them something. It doesn't. Work hard. Think for yourself and not as a zombie collective. You might actually become a success and make something of yourself like Herman Cain has; CEO of a hugely successful company. Or you can keep voting for more handouts and deeper unemployment and poverty like your vote for Obama did. But we all already know what blacks will overwhelmingly vote for....more handouts
How has the black community benefited by being ruled by Democrats for the past 40 plus years? Higher unemployment, poverty, dropout rates, pregnancies plaque the black community who are ruled by liberal politicians. People on the board forget the history of the Democrats. The Democrats have voted against every single piece of civil rights legislation in history. After the Republicans passed the Civil Rights Act (yes, look at what party voted against it on a 3 to 1 margin and what Democrats..Al Gore Sr (TN) and Robert Byrd (WV)..filibustered) Democrats went on a pandering campaign. They gave out goodies to the black community for their votes and it worked. The black community is controlled by liberals, yet they blame Republicans for the mess. Anyone who can read can learn the history of the Democratic Party. The party that gave the U.S. slavery, secession, segregation. the KKK, lynchings and Jim Crow. Those who don't know history are destined to repeat it.
I've read most of the comments in here and to say the least, Yuck ! Talk about zombies. Herman Cain ! All good people understand you and love you ! Most in here need their dark dungeons of total darkness and blindness and can not stand to see the light.
Cain is a prophet. Look at all these brain washed idiots vent there vitriol against a mathematics major and former CEO of a corporation. God forbid if my kids would accomplish that feat. Black people in America are at the bottom of the totem pole because we are ignorant and will fall for anything. A white democrat can come to our churches and change their accent and we will vote for them. Cain said nothing wrong, but look at the idiotic statements these people are posting because they are under the spell of the democratic party.
I have read several posts by whites that state that they would "vote for Cain in a minute". If that is the case, how come his poll numbers haven't budged, even with his "win" in Florida? This is a REPUBLICAN nomination Mr. Cain. You are a Tea Party conservative. YOU DON'T NEED THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN VOTE TO WIN THE REPUBLICAN NOMINATION. So you are well on your way.
If a 'white' candidate had said this about African American voters, Cain would have been screaming blue bloody murder. African Americans, Native Americans, and European Americans voted for Obama because of the colossal mess the GOP made after 8+ yrs of GOP misrule.
And Poor White people are brainwashed into voting GOP.....what's your point?
Cain is just emphasizing that the Dems have created a dependency class. They have the American public so addicted to social hand outs that they are as slow of mind and drug dependant as Michael Jackson was Demarol dependant. Everyone of you who looks at Cain and sees something negative are mentally ill. Unable to grasp reality. Dull and slow.
Even if all black ppl voted for obama, all other races votes could have still made McCain/Palin won. oh wait, but, I thought obama was 1/2 white & 1/2 black. Just stop Mr Cain, just criticize Obama for what he did and he didn't do NOT the voters.
Good luck getting the black votes btw.
Wow what a joke, you people white, purple, black, yellow whatever are very racist. Dem's hook the poor with their programs all colors and keep them poor by dependence to earn their vote WAKE UP!! Everybody is born equal it’s just that in life some become not so equal in wealth because of effort not color.
Wow, such ignornance and hate here, I bet 90% of anyone here has even ever listened to anything Mr. Cain has said. Blind and Brainwashed on CNN. "Must believe TV", get a brain in your heads.
The American political system is deranged. The left is perverse beyond any human norms, and the right is insular and celebrates stupidity. The middle is drugged and vapid. It's been this way for decades, and we finally ran out of money. So it's kinda over, now, so why not elect somebody who gives not one crap about the gov't, like Cain.
When American Blacks are finally fed up with "being taken care of" and come to realize that socialism will fail, no matter how many times we try it, then there is hope for America. Mr Cain is shining example of getting off the plantation and learning to live on your own terms, not waiting to be "taken care of" by some political plantation social welfare "dealer".
And what do you guys want? All I hear is "what does the Republican party do for black people?"..Get off your butt and do for yourself. I'm black and I'll be damned if I'm waiting on uncle sam to help me. We are a bunch of selfish, narcissistic people who only care about ourselves. We are all Americans an we should want whats best for our nation.
Yeahh! Blacks vote for Blacks just like some whites vote for only whites candidate (esp. GOP). Even some women for women. nothing wrong w/ that. Some ppl just can't swallow the fact that this country is finally run by a Black man. oh wait 1/2 black. i guess that makes it better 4 u.
judging from cain's bitter remark ("wah im not getting the vote from 'my people' so clearly they are brainwashed") and half of the commenters here, america is doomed.
I love all the t/per Caucasians commenting on their extensive knowledge of growing up black in white America. The 60s were a time of change in the political power structure. LBJ used his bully pulpit by doing the right thing for ALL Americans and because he saw blacks as ALL Americans too, the racists jumped ship and ran to the repubs. Been that way ever since. Of course come the ignorant handout comments but the fact is the majority of blacks and minorities in general do work. ALL people vote their interests, even if they hold their nose and do it, no matter what situation their in. The majority of Americans are not millionaires or billionares, or CEOs of large corporations killing the mom and pop store on the corner. Its not a black/white thing. BTW, if you right wing posters want credibility from people who read your posts, stop using words like obummie and handouts. Why would I want to vote for a party that panders to children? From a working black man that doesn't accept "handouts" concerned for his country.
Cain is right. Ask a Black person why they vote democrat. Then ask them what they're getting for their votes. Blacks are so used to being given something for nothing that's half of what's wrong with the community to begin with. They got zero by voting for Obama. They didn't even get a backbone to stand up straight with. (The most black people don't need a handout, they are hard working citizens, but those who do want subsidy vote democrat even when they don't know why) How many jobs did Obama create for this country? Rob the rich give to the poor. Yes let's keep giving and giving and giving so that they forget what their knees are for and they can't stand up on their own. The democratic party has ruined the black community.
Although I have only skimmed the replies to this, I find a fascinating and disturbing trend amongst the Cain haters as to be barely literate and devoid of any actual original or rational thought. Whoops! Sorry!!!! You are the folk that elected the current train wreck in office. My bad.
I think Herman Cain is more in touch with what the black community needs/wants than Barack Obama. But more importantly I think Herman Cain is really in touch with what we need to do fiscally. A business is only successful if it makes a profit. Our country can't be economically successful unless we follow a similar model. So I guess CNN is suggesting whats more important...Herman Cain thinks black ppl are weak minded & easily influenced???
@woman in california
We don't need to make obama fail, he is doing that with no help of ours. Here's the difference between reps and dems. When obama got voted into office I GENUINELY hoped and prayed that he would be the greatest president in the last 100 years. I hoped that he would succeed. Sadly he didn't, he decided not to listen to the people, decided to just push his own agenda (like every other politician in the last 20 years). Now, whe a republican gets voted into office dems want to demonize them immediately. they want to paint him as the bad-guy. that's the difference between dems and republicans. reps care about our country and hope for its success while dems hate our country and pray for its demise. (I'm generalizing here, I know not every rep/dem acts or feels this way.)
Here's to the end of trauma with obama! :Cheers:
Liberals are brainwashed, black, white, brown.
they somehow believe they have a lock on what's right, what's compassionate, how to run everyone else's life and even which words and beliefs are correct.
And lord help anyone who differs with them ... In their our way is the only right way world, that makes everyone else not only wrong but men, evil, racist, stupid.... You see evidence of this every time they get worked up about something.
it really is odd how they can' see it about themselves.
Cain makes sense. The black community has been brainwashed! If we all can be honest...neither party as done anything for the black community. I take that back. They have built more jails and prisons.
Herman Cain supported all the Wall Street bail outs.
Herman Cain member of the Skulls and Bones (Same as George W. Bush)
Herman Cain ex-Federal Reserve Chairman
I see the libs are coming out of the woodwork. Oooooh ooooh watcha ya gonna do when Obammy gets his but slammed next year? Haaaaaaa hHaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Ward Connerly, Herman Cain, and Clarence Thomas= self hating lunatics separated at birth!
Looking over the comments, why did all of the liberals decide to do the opposite when obama call for "civility" not so long ago?
Nothing but the most vitriolic hate, slander, and lies. All the more scary as all of the childish name calling is either written by or for the "sixth grade education and below" set.
By all means, black folk should stick with the Dixiecrats, they will give a majority of you just enough freebies to hold their control, try to remember though, it was a Republican (Lincoln) that sacrificed all them white boys to end slavery and it was the Dems. that fought tooth and nail to maintain segregation in the 60s, Look for the big D and pull that lever.Stay down and be a victim, or raise your standards of living with opportunities given to you by a business friendly government. You do have a choice, now make it.
I've never read a more pitiful bunch of haters than on this board.
"That's really weird seeing Cain accusing someone of being brainwashed.
Repubs serve the corporations and Dems serve the public"
Talk about brainwashed! Think what you meant to say was "public service UNIONS"!!!
I'm not surprised that CNN is dominated with a bunch of extremely angry, envious and ignorant liberals making a bunch of insane comments that they can't back up with any facts, only pure... ignorant emotions. Cain, is correct. The best way to help a person is to give them a hand up, an opportunity to make something of their life, not a hand out as is the democrats way of keeping the chains around their ankles to keep political power. Enough with the partisanship, Republicans aren't Nazis or racists and neither are the democrats. How about we start backing up our statement with facts and truth. Not just pure partisan, ignorant hate.
I can see why minorities are so offended as they look at how much better there lives are after investing in the Democrats all these years.... oh wait, never mind. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. Yes those evil corporations that provided jobs to all the people in the past are now running out of the country to china. So has this made you lives better? Taxing the rich and corporations will never put a paycheck in your pocket as we have seen. Every dollar a person spends that has a job turns over 12 times in an economy generating 12 (x12) more jobs = 144 = 20,000 = +++ .... from those .... get the picture? No companies small or large and no $$$, no turnover, no employment.... Democrats know desperate dependent people are great voters. Keep listening to the Dems and we will some see the 40% unemployment I saw in Africa from the people that catered to the working (now nonworking) class.
If the GOP really had its way, you know they would dismantle welfare, eliminate all affirmative action, cut the minimum wage, and deny healthcare to millions of poor black. Their platform is just an all-out assault on the poor, many of whom happen to be black. For centuries in America blacks were treated as less than human and even today there are gross inequalities in terms of access to education, jobs, and healthcare.
Does Cain think all blacks have 'Jay-Z money'?
I've said from the beginning that Obama got 95% of the black vote: if he had been conservative he would have gotten 100%.
Democrats help the African American community in the same way that well-intentioned, yet ultimately naive and destructive enablers help drug addicts: they give them everything they want, regardless of the consequences;. no sacrifice or personal responsibility is required of the recipient. Dems are just the benevolent, unintentionally condescending, do-good daddies, taking care of the helpless, selfish, ever-victimized man-childs – otherwise known as African Americans.
Cain is right, and iI love these comments I am reading. I can't believe how stupid people are. "Republicans were against the Civil rights act" LOL!! Look it up moron, 80% of Republicans voted for it while only 60% of Democrats did. What do you think the Civil war was about idiot? It was about DEMOCRATS wanting to keep blacks as slaves while Republicans like LINCOLN did not.
Wakeup "RUDY NYC"
This is what Cain is completely right on, you have been brainwashed about history, please read a little, open your eyes and stop marching in lock step with the democrats talking points or want you did not learn in school. If you want to learn you will see everything you commented on was really "in most cases" the democrats that held up many of the items you blame the other party for! you are truely brainwashed.
16.7% Black unemployment. 60% Bllack Youth unemployment. Homelessness was down 30% during Bush administration. Homelessness is up 45% with Obama Adminisyration. President Obama is reffectionatly known as the "Food Stamp" President... Food stamp use up 45%. The facts speak for themselves. Reas through the lines. Cain ( note the spelling) is an American Dream come true. Hard work and self determination got him where he is to day. Not legal tricks, playing the system and affirmative action. HE IS A ROLE MODEL FOR ALL AMERICANs !
Red,White and Blue!!!!!
Al Gore received 95 percent of black vote and his democrat senator father voted against Civil Rights Act. how long to you want to go to a great college or achieve a great career only to have everyone think you didn't deserve it and got there with equal rights. Are you looking for a helping hand from the govt. Or at the end of your own arm. racism of our Grandparents is gone don't depend on others to make-up for the lost opportunities that you can achieve. Maybe Herman Cain actually did that as an individual not as a tool for the 'MAN' who actually, more than any other country, actually wants the best amongst us to succeed regardless of race, religion,ethnicity....that is the conservative ideal that has a deaf ear to those how prefer to be victims first and foremost.
The problem is that every time a candidate speaks of blacks they are in fact mentioning the subject for one purpose "Race" baiting especially Hermain cain for he feels just like Obama that he, Cain has the only chance to sway the black vote, just like now that he is talking about 33% of the black vote! A portion of the electorate that he and only he can capitalize on based on color of his skin! The election of our next President has to be about all Americans not just party affiliation, color, ethnic purity etc: If the media really cared about solutions we would have them for all they care about is every two years we start the campaign game! Big Money!
From an earlier post: "Repubs serve the corporations and Dems serve the public"
In general, politicians serve whoever keeps them in power. Dems will "serve" their consituency to the country's doom... And I'm not a big fan of Repubs either
Cain is right on with his comments. Democrats for years have been hiding the facts that the Democratic party members RAN the KKK with scaring black voters that would vote Republican. Democrats fought with every vote against granting black people the right to even vote. Democratic candidate Byrd was a grand wizard with the KKK. MLK was a Republican until the Dems scared him into submission. Come on black people, quit being "sheeple". Judge people on their content of character not their skin color.
Herman Cain is an American we can be proud of, who happens too be black.
Obama is half American hillbilly gutter trash and half black African Muslim Jihadist.
However, fortunately for America, according to Mein Lord God High Führer's MSM propaganda ministry our savior is above it all: Newsweek editor Evan Thomas : "I mean in a way Obama’s standing above the country, above – above the world, he’s sort of God."
The RNC (Righteous Neanderthal Circus)
That's really weird seeing Cain accusing someone of being brainwashed.
Repubs serve the corporations and Dems serve the public – so the question to you Mr. Cain is when you look around that boardroom or that big tea-bagger revival tent – how many African-Americans are standing with or even near you?
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Hmmm, You might wanna see if your master can take that leash off you there buddy. You're being led around like a little puppy. And while your at it, see if they'll take your blindfold off too. LOL!
Cain is exactly right. Only the 'brainwashed' would disagree with him..
Cain is saying what many people have believed for years. But the 'brainashed' media would never print it because it was 'politically incorrect' in their minds.
Cain isn't blood related to Bush or Clinton, so it looks like he wont win..... oh yeah 'Progressives', Obama is related to BUSH & CHENEY! And who knows what intimacies he may have shared with Karl Rove under the redwoods as he was commissioned for his appointment ......
If you really cared about the whole 'neo-slavery' thing, maybe you'd pay attention to who actually keeps an entire race of Americans on a short leash, demanding political obedience, and unleashing the hounds of the media on any black man or woman who dares to leave the democrat plantation....... who are the real racists?
These comments prove that the left is not open-minded, have extreme anger toward anyone with a different point of view and love to call those who have a different point of view repulsive names. This type of behavior is pervasive on the ticker where we cannot reply directly to those who write such repulsive comments.
All of the comments that Republicans have always been against the black community make me wonder how many people know any part of US political history. The Democratic party was pro-slavery, pushed black codes after emancipation, and has always been strong in the south where many are still racist. The progressives aren't extra special nice people, they control with handouts. The conservatives aren't extra special nice people either, they just prefer for individuals to work for themselves. Please read up on history, especially pre 1960's. Believe it or not, even Richard Nixon supported civil rights, and pushed for womens's rights against the advice of many in his administration. Before spewing nasty comments, verify the facts please!
Well more Republicans voted for the civil rights act than Democrats yet Republicans are racist. Democrats tuck little treats in big pieces of legislation for really really rich people. Yet they are the party of the poor. Good luck with that just promise hope and change. You have been duped again and again. If you never quit drinking milk you will never be able to eat meat. It's the Democrats keeping the poor down by promising them an easier softer way.
Me. Cain is absolutely correct. If your idea of helping people is patting them on the head and telling DON'T WORRY I'LL make all the decisions affecting your life, then the CHOSEN ONE is your man. If you want to BREAK away from the GOVERNMENT PLANTATION and be FREE you had better start thinking for yourself. Is the black community better off TODAY than FIFTY years ago ?? If your answer is YES, then you've been asleep a long time. If you've seen no improvement, then you may want to consider other options, rather than continue doing things that have historically proven a failure.
Blacks have been brainwashed into believing that if they do not vote for the Democrat in any election, they will lose their benefits that they have been enslaved by......namely, Welfare, Food Stamps, Section 8 housing, etc. Sadly, it is the Democratic party who has enslaved them with their dependence on these benefits, thus ensuring their continued success in the elections.
Now here's the real shocker. This is the same Democratic party that supported slavery of blacks in America. Go ahead and check your history. Abraham Lincoln, who led the country through the Civil War, was in the REPUBLICAN party.
Blacks have simply traded one form of slavery for another. 'Nuff said!!
Herman Cain needs to watch the video after the FL "straw poll" where FL Gov. Rick Scott is announcing the results. You can tell by the look on Scott's face that it is all he can do to announce Cain the winner, in fact Scott skipped Perry's name so that Perry wouldn't have to embarrased that he was beaten by a black man.
Scott promised the "straw poll" to Perry, how dare Floridians defy what their Governor promised. Herman Cain if your believe the GOP wants you in their "tent" you are delusional.
Cain is absolutely correct. It really disturbs me to watch the Black community vote Democratic every election because the
Democratic Party tells them that the big bad Republicans are going to do away with all the welfare programs. Meanwhile, the racist white Democrats laugh while keeping the Black holed up in ghettoes and lousy schools. The fact that the Black community continually fall for the baloney that comes out of the white Democrat mouth is amazing. One day the Black community might wake up and throw off the yoke of the white Democrat racists and understand that Conservatives want everyone to have an equal chance to succeed and will fight to break the disaster that the white Democrats have trapped them in.
Wow! So many brain-washed posters here!
He's right and he's right, two great things. Just because Obamba couldn't achieve anything positive for this country doesn't mean this black man can't.
yes, the democrats have done such a great job for the blacks
hes right problem is dems have been dumping on the ghetto for years and giving the money to teamsters and big corp
the only time they utter black or poor is when its voteing time for dems
I agree with Cain. As a former democrat, I began really looking at our political parties this past 3 years. I must say I thought Obama would really put America on the map as a progressive, influential country. I felt he would ease racial tension and slowly rebuild America. He has done the exact opposite. I'm no longer sure we can ever fix his damage. Race tensions are boiling. We used to talk aloud about our disagreements regarding Bush and have lively discussions, but now ANYTHING I disagree with is due to "racism". I really hope Cain/Romney/Perry can develop better plans to get America back in line. Taking all my money and passing it out like its free candy is not helping anyone. We have become a country of enablers that punish hard work and reward bad behaviour and laziness. We place more attention on illegals than we do legal law abiding citizens. We have become soft and try to appease all religions (even those that hate and want America destroyed). God Help America.
How can herman be wrong when you look at the facts, Statistics don't lie. Look at the problems since LBJ's great society programs have been implemented. Look at the problems facing the black community today, Yeah, continue to vote Demoncratic @ 90% levels, its worked for you so far. Finally someone speaking the truth, but as these posts prove, blacks are fooled into beleiving empty promises all wrapped up in a nice little speech, when reality tells a different story.
Cain is just the latest in a long line of Black self haters. Blacks are not brainwashed, and in fact are quite open minded. We can see all the voting trickery being perpetrated by State Republicans in over 40 states, and Cain thinks we're brainwashed because we don't support this? I think he's the one that's brainwashed if he thinks he has a snowball's chance in hell of being the Republican nominee. You heard it here first: Republicans will NEVER nominate a black man for the Presidency.
I think Cain is the one that has been brain-washed by the CORPORATISTS (Fascists). If he thinks the R/baggers are for the average U.S. Citizen, he definitely has been brainwashed.
GOP=Greed over People? Really? All the democrats ever talk about is money and specifically-taking other people's money to give to yet another group of "deserving" people. It is simple redistribution. There was a television show that had to do with graft that reminds me of the democrats. It was called The Sopranos, and the dems use a lot of the same tactics. Greed, give me a break. I am greedy because I made it and want to keep it for my family? To take care of them because the dems have shown since FDR that income redistribution has not and never will work.
Even if you took all of the "rich" people's money there still would not be enough so they will go after the middle class-just like they always have. Greed.... You are a moron.
The ignorance of history that's on display in these comments proves Mr. Cain's point about brainwashing. It was the Republican Party under Lincoln, a Republican president, that ended slavery, not your beloved Democrats. It was the Republican Party in the 1960s that passed the Civil Rights Act, despite the all the efforts of the Democrats in congress to block it. And it was the Democrat Party's "war on poverty" welfare system started under Lyndon Johnson that has led to the destruction of the black family. The Democrat Party is America's last slave plantation, where the slaves are kept in line by black overseers like Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton. Until blacks open their eyes to this, their lot in life will not improve.
For those that stated the Republicans were against Kennedy's Civil Rights Act....check your facts. It was the Democrats who were mostly opposed to The Civil rights Act of 1964 and held up passage of the Act. Democrats nowadays act under the illusion of helping the poor. They really want the poor in their control. The Republicans would rather have the poor pick themselves up by their bootstraps and make something of themselves. Its pretty simple. If you are lazy and want the government to nurse you forever...vote Democrat. If you take responsibility for your life and work hard to achieve success...vote Republican.
The President won because we wanted a different kind of politician as president, We got him now we want the old style politician back, he compromised away his 1st 3.5 years. I agree with his desire to get CONGRESS to do what they are paid well to do but, now is the time for him to kick some congressional butt. as far as Cain and his brainwashing statement, maybe it is he who is brainwashed. Why is it conservatives are only conservative when it comes to everyone else and not themselves ?
The numbers of Democrats who are black, is proof that the Democratic Party is really what it was founded for: A Party for Southern plantation owners, to oversee the proper utilization of former slave populations, in order to further the economic growth of pre-Civil War landowners' families, and to develop the economic base for Jewish resources.
Right On Mr Cain, tell it like IT IS!..............truth hurts, don't it people!
Hey "The RNC" what do you mean the DNC "serves the people"? Like The to big to fail banks? Or General Electric? Or Solyndra? Yea right
I just can't help but comment on this! Reading through some of these posts, I found one post by someone claiming to be a Black American that said the following about Republicans:
"They were against the Civil Rights act"
Well, that is historically inaccurate. The Republicans in both the House and the Senate in the 60's supported the Civil rights act. It was the majority of Democrats who opposed it. The only reason Democrats get credit for it is because LBJ signed it into law. Also – this is a fact – Martin Luther King Jr. was a registered Republican. Look it up. If you are going to spout this stuff off without having your history straight, then surely you are brainwashed. I don't care what side of the isle you support, but have your facts and history straight before you run your mouth on specific issues.
Cain should stop by the Fox News Blogs once in a while to read the vicious and blatant racism from some of the right wing. They used to hide the racist aspect but don't bother anymore. Of course all of the right wing is not racist, but you won't find that much of the nasty stuff on any other news blogs.
Just about EVERY African American that I have talked too, makes a big deal out of 0bama being the 1st AA President. I asked them what are his policies that you like so much? Most give that same line we saw on TV, free this free that. Never have to work again, he's going to take care of us. If that isn't brainwashing and NOT thinking, I don't know what is. The AA's that don't agree with 0bama's policies told me that if they didn't vote for him, there would have been he11 to pay from their community, so they went ahead and voted for him anyway.
You watch too, when his poll numbers tank even worse than now, he'll bring up the race card. And if he loses, the Dems will throw the race card big time. It's not about his race, it's about his policies that are destroying this country.
Read a little history. It was the Dems opposed to the Civil Rights Act. Republicans got it passed. Lincoln a Republican. I guess if Cain had said "moove-meent" a couple of time most black folk would like him more. Maybe he needs to get some preacher speaking training. How's that unemployment working for black folk under Dumb-Bo
I see a consistent misconception in these comments. Those siting specific examples each use CRA 64 as the measure for not supporting republicans. I guess you were not aware that not one single Republican voted against the act right? I wonder what party had members who did vote against it. Another common theme in the comments is that the Republicans are only for the rich corporations and want to cut their rich white taxes. Corporations don't really pay taxes. They create and sell a product. Guess what is incorporated into the cost of the product-taxes. Consumers pay corporate taxes on each item they purchase. I haven't met a poor person yet that created a job, so keep on trying to milk the achievers. You will be in your same pitiful predicament and they will have adjusted and continued to succeed.
Abraham Lincoln was Republican
Frederick Douglas was Republican
Martin Luther King was Republican
Martin Luther King's daughter Bernice King DID NOT VOTE FOR OBAMA
because most of the bl@ck community is suffering from Stockholm Syndrome. Once they realize it's freedom once they leave the democratic party it'll be the beginning of the end for the commies.
If I really believed that someone who looked like me would solve all my problems, I would've voted for Hillary Clinton. Herman Cain is the GOP's Flavor of the Week. Nothing more. Next debate it will be someone else.
I want Cain to be the nominee because he is genuine and conservative. I am not too concern about his foreign policy, he can surround himself with good people. I want him because he can have a positive impact on fixing our economy. His 9-9-9 plan is something that is simple and will work.
I wish nothing but the best for Mr Cain but to insult the African Americans is why they look the other way when republicans walk toward them. President Obama was voted into office by the majority because he has a plan and I understood that plan and that why I will vote for him again in 2012 so he can complete that plan for America,OH,I'M NOT BLACK, so you see TruthYOUR COMMENT DOES NOT HOLD WATER,just check out the last WHITE Presidents and see how many of them IQ is any where close to this President,that why people voted for this man. Oh, Doug I have one!!!! President Obama,thank you!
Call a spade a spade.
I'll play a little Morgan Freeman, Janeane Garofalo game here, ready, all of the comments negative towards Mr. Cain posted here are from RACISTS, or self hating Blacks. You see we can turn your ignorant rant into a racial issue just as you have for the past two years in supporting this feckless man that is occupying the White House.
I'm a liberal and this is dead on. White people are finally STARTING to realize the the democratic party is mostly a bunch of greedy, selfish political cronies in disguise as progressives, its about time black people did too. Obama did a ton to help blacks and the urban poor before he went into office. Now he would sell them down the road for a buck fifty.
The FACT that soooo many ppl on this board (black and white) still believe the dems fought for civil rights proves Herman's point.. Stop being uneducated and look up your history folks.. The Dems have historically fought AGAINST the freedoms of blacks and women.. FACT: The repubs are the reason you're allowed to vote and have the freedoms you do. The dem president at the time was on the side of the repubs. Look it up for yourselves.. And while you're at it, look up which party has had more control of congress and the senate over the better part of 50 years, DEMS. How have decades and decades of dem control affected the minority population?
I don't understand all the crowing that "Republicans don't do anything for blacks." Remind me again, what has Obama done for blacks? Because last I heard, unemployment for blacks was about the highest it's ever been. I guess if you mean that Obama promotes undeserved welfare handouts and class warfare, rather than actually lowering taxes and regulations on business so that they will hire more (like Republicans do), then I guess Obama is definitely helping blacks. Republican policies put people back to work, and making blacks work rather than get welfare seems "cold hearted." Cain can finally come out and call on the 95% of blacks who vote democrat, without being called a "racist". Tell me, was Obama judged by the "content of his character and not the color of his skin" when 95% of blacks voted him into office?
Someone near the top of the page declared themselves a "AA" stated... "name one thing the Republicans have done"...
How about Free The Slaves and grant equal rights to Black people despite every attempt from the democrats to stop them.
This one is going to be difficult to predict. I like Mr Cain and believe he has loads of character and determiniation. I also like a lot of what he is saying policy wise. I don't think, though, that he will win a significant portion of the black vote. The vast majority of blacks will probably not even know who he is, since he is running on the GOP ticket. He predicts 1/3 of the black vote. I think it will be more like 1/10 or less because that is about the percentage of blacks that have enough sense to understand what his message is and to realize that there is even a black candidate running as a republican. I also think that 1/100 of the black vote and probably 1/10 of the white vote even know what GOP stands for. So when they hear Cain and GOP in the same sentence they will not know what that means. Most of Obama's black votes will not be turning out for the next election. The hype around the man is gone. The blacks are still poor and uneducated. Obama didn't help them. They have lost interest and the novelty of a black president has worn off.
Brainwashed? Is he serious? Just because you're a person of color, HC, doesn't mean that other people of color will automatically vote for you. Despite what he and others like him say, that is not the only reason they voted for Obama. They also voted for him because he was a Democrat and Democrats serve their interest, Republicans do not. Yes, there were some who didn't usually vote, but because he was a person of color wasn't the reason. That may have been the factor that ultimately got them out the door, but I guarantee you if match two people of color (one from each party) against each other, the majority of African American's will vote for the Democrat. It's just in their best interest and they know that. And to anyone that says that is ignorant, are you trying to tell me that YOU don't vote for your BEST INTEREST?
Tap dancing for the teabaggers won't help Cain. Rick Bush and Romney have washed him away
What a nitwit. If anyone has been brainwashed, it is him. He's been brainwashed into thinking he is white and will get some of the spoils that white republicans get. By the way, so is buddy Alan West down in Florida. They better look in the mirror or at the calendar so they can see what time it is.
If Martin Luther King would have known you'd all be Democrats after he died, he wouldn't have bothered with you. You follow an African that sold your family to muslim slave traders, and vote for the very slave owning party that put you in chains. Amazing.
Cain is correct. But honestly, if you are this stupid, I don't want you voting for anything but the communist/democratic party. Stay right there. You don't wanna leave without getting what you've sewn.
If MLK (a republican) was alive, he would weep. As one of many AA republicans who understood who took a stand for their community. If believing that republicans never did anything for AA is not brainwashing (and reading the comments above just gives you an idea of how deep the brainwashing is), how would you call it?
Never mind that the States that resisted equal rights in the south were all run by democrats, never mind that Richard Nixon open quotas for AA in Federal government to remedy the injustice committed by Woodward Wilson (D) when he fired every single black working in government.
Brainwashing or pure ignorance, that's what I see on this posting board. Very sad indeed.
I see everyone here slam the "other" party. But you guys never offer solutions to "OUR" problems. Both Dems and Repubs got us into this mess... make no mistake on that. As long as there are people out there who are more interested in name calling and coming up with cute acronyms to slam others we will never move forward. Let's try to growup and take our predicament seriously. If you truly believe ONLY one party has caused this problem. You are sorely IGNORANT and that truly saddens me.!
All of this back and forth and name calling and history "lessons' that are going on here is really beside the point. What Mr. Cain has done is propose a plan for taxation that is fair to everyone and in the country's best interest. This means prosperity for all. Gov't spending is taxation. I think that the incapable should be helped in a civilized society, but able bodied people should not be given a free pass at the expense of anyone, even those more fortunate people living on inheritance. These able bodied people should be given the landscape to be able to succeed, but should contribute their fair share, almost as payment for the opportunity they are afforded. This is one purpose of Government, to ensure the opportunity to do something with your life. This is what the likes of Cain and Ron Paul are offering, why would the black community not want this? Can anyone answer why the black community would not want the opportunity to prosper? (keep in mind under the current situation, if our system does help you become successful, then you'll paying the same excessive taxes as the 'rich whites'.
In my opinion, anyone who is a Republican and is not among the top 3% richest is brainwashed.
The Republican agenda is to help the rich get richer and keep labor cost down. Meaning the 97% stay poor.
The whole Christian and anti abortion thing is just to attract votes of the hard core church goers. They don't really care about them, just their votes.
It take a lot of poor people to make one rich person and they intend to keep it that way.
I can see that is not just Blacks that are brainwashed.
Unbelievable that people think the republicans opposed the Civil Rights Act – it was LBJ and the Dixiecrats (all Dems) that blocked it and the GOP that pushed it through. It was Clinton that passed Don't Ask Don't Tell, not the GOP. Good god, this is recent history and you have no clue. Talk about brainwasing!
Also, it's not surprising to see the left here denigrate Cain, calling him Pizza Man etc. His resume is a mile deep compared to the current president who will still know almost nothing about. Cain has a degree in math, was a rocket scientist for the Navy, then got a Master's degree in computer science and became a hugely successful businessman. But to the left he's an Uncle Tom, Pizza Man. Pathetic.
Cain, stop drinking the tea!
Cain not only appears to be a decent intelligent man, he is one who pulls no punches....very refreshing. Pity, that since obama has pulled the race card out of the deck so often, that this comment, if spoken by a White candidate, would have drawn the ire of the media, black caucus, black panthers, school teachers, morgan freeman, unions, illegal aliens...all of those who put this idiot into the WH 2.5 yrs ago.
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. What party has been running local and city governments for years? Democrats! And look where this has gotten you. Get your head out of your butts and think for yourselves.
Wow, looks like the crew that plants responses at the WH are hot on this issue. Obama's been counting on the black vote completely. He must have his shorts in a wad with Herman Cain's popularity. I'm loving it.
When I lived in Atlanta I had the opportunity to hear Mr. Cain's radio show. I was sold on this man back then and I will vote for him now given the opportunity. I truly believe that he will do whatever he can to turn the economy around. I hope that the voters can see past all the vitriol, hatred, and grandstanding. We need someone in our top office that will roll up his sleeves and get to work to make our nation great again.
I cannot wait until Mr. Cain becomes President Cain, and we get all of the opposition from the liberal side of the aisle. Will the media charge racism on a daily basis?
The knee-jerk hate and simplistic thoughtless vitriol from the lefties in this forum are only proving Mr. Cain's point.....
Once you go Herman Cain you never go Back! Herman will make a great President. Indeed I believe Herman is exactly what the abused Black American Society desperately needs to break free of the tentacles and oppression of the demagogues and racists in the Democratic Party. Once his message gets out I believe the black community will run to his side. Blacks are tired of being treated like pawns and zombies. You go Herman ! The Washington DC Establishment can no longer ignore this man. He will be the great uniter unlike the present "Divider and Chief".
Liberals are at it again, first of all. The democrats have done nothing for the black community and the black community for the most part will vote for the democrat because of the safety net. Blacks want and need welfare, the democrats use that as a tool to keep their vote. if welfare and racial set asides have worked why aren't blacks better off? You libs can continue to blame Bush and the tea party but the democrats have brought this country to its knees. Does Obama care about the defecit? his 2012 budget would have added 10 trillion in debt over the next 10 years and was defeated in the senate 97-0. His new jobs bill, Harry Reid won't touch it. keep blaming others that is what the democrats and the blacks have in common.
Just more proof positive that politicians will say anything they can about any portion of the voting public to get elected. Cain knows that his statements aren't true but he has evolved into a career politician and recent past history has proven undeniably that they will make whatever statements, no matter how baseless, to get you to vote for them. Have you heard the one about how you can tell if a politician is lying? Anytime that their lips are moving.
One of the most historical debates our country will have will be the debate between Herman Cain and Pres Obama. It will be a phenomenal debate. It will be very enlightening for every American and it is only a debate Herman Cain and Mr Obama can have together. To find out the caliber of candidate Herman is – go to HermanCain.com. Do not let this opportunity pass to find out about Herman.
Teh whining that I hear on this post is amazing. The addage taught to me by my black mother (white father) was: The place you are most likely to find a helping hand is at the end of your own arm! In other words, she taught me and my siblings to stand up for ourselves and if we worked at a 100% pace, we would suceed.
Jason said above "I wonder if a brainwashed person would readily admit to being brainwashed." If you are brainwashed you don't know it. Good ol' Herman may be a bit hyperbolic with that brainwashed comment. Jews routinely vote solidly Democrat as well (pushing 80% for BHO as I recall) and I am sure you could find other groups who consistently vote one way or the other at a high % It not brainwashing. They are all just misguided when they always vote one way. LOL
But Herman Cain in my opinion is the best one out there that is running or even thinking of running on either side.
Way to go Cain. It is about time a black person wasn't afraid to speak the truth. Southern dems wanted segregation. Anyways to the truth there is democrat in the wh who is with his administration is single handedly destroying this country. GWB was Einstien compared to this crumbcake.
Herman Cain is partially right, it's not that the black community is brainwashed. They just realize that if a Republican was in office they would lose most of their "special benefits" and heaven forbid minorities actualy have to earn what they give and be forced to stop sucking at the teet of the federal govt. Mr. Cain has my vote if he is chosen to run.
Spoken from someone already brainwashed. Mr Cain, don't you think it is a bit odd that you appear to be the ONLY African-American spokesperson for the Tea Party? Uh, do you think they are using you to try and off-set the racism accusations? Who brainwashed who here?
He has my attention – not a career politician , a businessman s
Cain seems more to the point and fresher than other pols that have there hat in the ring.
And more grounded as well
At this moment he have my vote - this was not true last week.
Obama failed by not recognizing the serious state of the union - back when healthcare was the push - huge mistake.
it is jobs... as it was several years back , but to start today per se cannot make up for wasted time.
and IMO the last of vision needed to run a nation like ours.
i can see black to black presidents - but this time one who is not a novelty but appears sober and not so haughty.
Mr Cain is a man who has been given challenges in corporate America and has been successful beyond expectations.
I believe he speaks directly and plainly to the electorate and it is starting to be reflected in the polls. He is still a long shot but it is entirely possible he may be the nominee. I think I will vote for him. If anything a contest between two black candidates will take the race factor out of the election and put it back on policy. A President Cain could do more to
improve race relations than Obama's divisive policies have.
How insulting that Cain makes a sweeping generalization about black people–as someone pointed out earlier–people vote their interests. When Republicans were concerned with the interests of blacks –blacks voted for Republicans, the party of Lincoln–it was when the Republican party made a big shift in ideology and the Democratic party began to stand up for civil rights that blacks began to vote democratic. Since that time, during the 60s, the Republican Party has done nothing but prove that they care about nothing but the rich and big corporations–so please tell me why African Americans would get behind a Republican candidate.
And to address the writer that says that African Americans voted for Obama because he is Black, despite the fact that African Americans voted for Clinton in two elections despite him being white–then if that is true why are African Americans lining up behind Herman Cain who is black?
Most of the liberal Democrats posting on this board are delusional at best, or evil at worst. I've never encountered such vitriol and hatred before. Herman Cain appears to be a righteous, charismatic man. Exacltly what this country needs right now. Furthermore, he is a success in life. Some of you folks who are living in your mom's basement appear to be (at least by your words) total losers. You Democrats like to grade people by the color of their skin or their success, or lack of. We Conservatives view everyone as equal. The only thing holding us back is our own willingness to take a chance in life. You Democrats are too afraid to take a chance. Instead you would rather deride someone who does, and then steal their wealth or ideals and declare them your own. Democrats are losers. Complete and total losers!
Stupid logic befuddles me. So….ignorant people (Mr. Cain I shall address you in a second) if black people voted for Obama because he is black as you so claim, then based on your logic, white people have been voting for white presidential candidates for years because they are white… right? Do me a favor and think before you type. Please don’t post your baseless research from an 80-90 year old woman who did a TV interview. Also, don’t assume “the state of the black community” is what you see on TV. Quite frankly I find Cain’s statement appalling (yes Mr. Cain I’m address you now). If you think that “most” black people are not smart enough to dig deeper into what is essential misguided and nonfactual rhetoric that ALL presidential hopefuls use to hopefully sway those not willing to do the research, then you are completely out of touch with the black community (sorry we don’t drink the kool-aid here). Then again I’m sure you assume the black community is centrally located in “the hood”. Mr. Cain you are welcome to my “hood” any day…oh that’s right GOP candidate do speak in black communities. I understand why…you could come out brainwashed by educated black people.
Cain is brainwash to think the GOP will ever nomination him for their party. The straw poll do mean jack. He is a fool to think he is respected by the GOP. A lot of people vote for people because of race. Obama was not the first black to run for office and will not be the last. So you loser needs to stop whining. 2016 will be the first hispanic and women president, Yes!
Ture! If you disagree hold your own poll and as one hundred blacks why they are dems. Specifically as them what part of the dems platform they support. I did this and got "because dey good for the poor people" and "dey are for da poor." Just once I would like to hear a response that I can first understand and secondly has just one simple fact that tells me that they have at least an 8th grade understanding of the policies of the dem party other than "dey be four us."
All you that are saying republicans do nothing for this country, your boy Obama really helped out now didn't he...
David is right – check YAHOO for a "fact check" on who pays how much. You might be surprised. And if you have investments, you, too, pay a lower rate on certain investments. WAGES, the rich actually pay more.
Check your facts, don't go repeating the same old tired us vs. them garbage.
Now let me try and understand exactly what Mr. Cain is espousing. If I am Black and I don't agree with his politics, religion, or anything else then I must be brain washed. LOL! Damn I am glad he made me realize it.
All of you that think the Dems are the only ones on your side, I ask you to look back through history and seriously & honstly take a look at which party it was that tried to keep you down. You will find it was the DEMOCRAT party that supported keeping slavery, the DEMOCRAT party fought against the civil rights, the DEMOCRATS have done their best to keep you under their boot heels. Go look for yourselves!!! The truth will astonish you!!! If you aren't willing to do that then you are indeed brainwashed!!!
I really believe this idiot has eaten too many of those Godfather pizzas. He is an alumnus of the same college that I attended. Along with Martin Luther King, Maynard Jackson, Samuel Jackson, Spike Lee, etc.....I would bet my house, my wife and my kids that he would not get a rise or a vote from either of these great African Americans. Are they also brainwashed?
Well, when arguing with conservative minded people I got into an argument over the discrimination and segregation that was happening less than a decade ago in the country. It seems like some of those people thought that we shouldn't have had the Civil Right's Act because it infringed on the business' rights to discriminate. Yet they are anti affirmative action, go figure. So no I have not been "brainwashed" into voting for the democrats. I just plain don't like the ultra-conservative super Christian, anti-anything not "average" and "normal" GOP view point.
I really don't know what obama has in common with some African-Americans beside his color.
He wasn't raised in the inner city, in a ghetto. He didn't live in poverty. Many of he childhood years were spent out
of the country.
What experiences do they share?
What exactly has Barack Hussein Obama done to help the black community? Jobs – I don't think so. Race relations? He plays the race card every chance he gets. Almost every large city in this country is governed by dems and what have they done to the blacks living in ghettos? Nothing. If you ask me, the democrats are the real modern day slave owners who brainwash blacks into voting for them by using scare tactics and class warfare. Its time someone like Herman Cain spoke out against this tyranny!!!
I am really tired of conservatives telling us liberals that we cannot think for ourselves. Being a free thinker is a big reason your a liberal in the 1st place. We see all points of view. The conservatives are the ones who are brainwashed, brainwashed by corporations. We liberals are a modertate, free thinking and most importantly CARING people. If at the debates when people cheered death and Boo at a gay soldier, if that was a dem debate I highly doubt the candidates as possible future commander in chief of the armed forces and as a leader of our nation, would have not spoke up and told those people it was wrong to react that way. Liberals cae about people conservatives care about their money. Plain and simple
For those saying Republicans always vote against minorities and use the Civil Rights act as an example, of the 420 members who voted, 290 supported the civil rights bill and 130 opposed it. Republicans favored the bill 138 to 34; Democrats supported it 152-96. Short memories for those who think Democrats have somehow always been the friend of minorities. Bull Connor was a Democrat....
Blacks vote for Democraps because they think they'll get something out of it. Democrap leaders tell black voters vote for us and we will take care of you. It's called Economic slavery.
Obama did not win singlehandly by the African-American vote! Demographically African-Americans are not a large majority so he had to obtain votes from Whites and other ethnic groups. Cain will never be the Republican nominee for President and he knows it!
good strategy Herman...tell a whole race that they are brainwashed.
Cain has credibility because he has first hand experience with being brain washed.
Brain washing is alive and thrieving for the last 50 years in the city Detroit. No where in America is there a better example of what Cain is addressing. He is right on the money. But so what? this is a land of free choice?
Praise all you want about what the party has done for you but don't criticize what the other has not when they have never had a chance to be in power (like Detroit).
Anti Cain/Conservatives all sound like whiners and never address the truth.
I for one will listen to Cain and all the candadtes along with Obama and make my decision next year.
One of you said that the GOP was fighting the civil rights act. Pull you head out of your a**, open a history book and learn the truth. If you still can't find it then Cain is right, you are not only brainwashed but not living in reality. The Dem cities (that means run by DEMS) are in shambles. That is all their doing. Detroit, Newark, Los Angeles, and 10's of others haven't seen Republican local leadership in decades. What woudl a minority know of conservative positions if for all intents and purposes, they've never heard them nor lived them.
Of course Blacks and other minorites love voting for Democrats, democrats will legally steal money from the middle class to give to them, free of charge. Hence why they love illegals, cheaper votes. Liberals only care about winning elections and getting power for themselves and none for the people. They love telling you want YOU need and should do, because freedom is too hard for Americans and the government is our mommy and knows what's best for us. So the more people they can buy off and brainwash into thinking they are voting for good the better.
And to the person early on who said the GOP was against the Civil Rights, he needs to go back and read history and not the Democrats 1984'd story of it.
And by the way, EDUCATION is the only path for normally hard-working poor people, (black, white, yellow, red....) to get themselves out of the welfare rut – but they gotta eat too! Education of the poor scares the rich and wealthy for that very-working poor people reason. It is because hard-working poor people are becomming educated that weathy corporations have moved manufacturing to poor nations where the manufacturers can have their way with the uneducated.
This is like a mass "Stockholm Syndrome" where the captives take on the beliefs of their captors. It's illogical and sad that many blacks continue to vote Democrat despite generations of abuse, neglect and social engineering that have done them lasting harm. Cain is an optimist, it's worse than he says.
Only one party has people suggesting that we should suspend elections and give greater powers to the president to push legislation through.
This is like a mass "Stockholm Syndrome" where the captives take on the beliefs of their captors. It's illogical and sad that many blacks continue to vote Democrat despite generations of abuse, neglect and social engineering that have done them lasting harm. Cain is an optimist, it's worse than he says.
It's like Chappelle's skit about the black Klan member has come to life.
The times will change and are changing now, in front of your eyes and without your knowing.
All you uninformed out there, if you actually think the Dems are for the people think again. Where do you think $700 mil taxpayer dollars just went? Oh, to another failing energy company and the #2 person is Pelosi's brother and that $700 mil will only bring in 45 jobs. Oh, ya the Dems are for the public alright!!!!! Mr. Cain is a non-politician who doesn't have a bunch of hidden agenda's like all the others out there. Stop sounding so dumb and get with the program. We have SO much available information at our fingertips and you still sit there listening to only the liberal bias media. BRAINWASHED!!!!!
I think Cain has been brainwashed. Last time I checked with was the religious right and the majority of republicans who fought against equal rights for women and minorities.
Yes, Cain slew his black brother (Obama) that was enabling the economy to move forward. It was Cain that was jealous of his brother's sacrifice. His brother's offering came from the land, whereas, Cain's put forth a blood-offering.
Wow... I keep reading in posts that segregation, jim crow laws and opposing the civil rights act are the history of the republican party. Of course I read this only from people that have no grasp of history.
The working lower middle class whites have been brainwashed by the GOP for years. Inordinate fear of gun control, gay rights and pro-choice stances have driven them to the Republicans. The conservative movement has done nothing but empty their wallets along the way. Lower wages, vanishing fringe benefits and a larger share of the tax burden have been what the Republicans have delivered to America's working poor. I've got your brainwash right here, Herman.
@ Truth
African-Amercians have been primarily voting for the democratic candidate of decades now. It appears to me that people like you are upset on the way they voted. I've never heard a Republican complain when African-Americans voted in large for Clinton.
Thank You, Mr Cain for speaking the truth plain and simple you're a good man, not a fork tongue snake like most politician.
Give Me! Give Me! Give Me! Give Me! that is the Lib/Dem mantra, Government is not your cookie Jar, my money I EARN is not yours! Government was set up to protect our boarders, allow us religious freedom, provide a strong protective military and to keep up our infrastructure, not to provide welfare,social programs for the lazy or spend billions on the arts..... Give Me! Give Me! Give Me! Give Me! that is the Lib/Dem mantra, you are not owed anything, learn to get off of your lazy butts and work for your money stop being dependent on government. What a bunch of infants...France would welcome you with open arms...so go....PLEASE GO!!
I have heard of the pot calling the kettle black, but the delusional calling reality insane? This must be coming from an escapee.
Good boy Kevin, Herman Cain is the Pizza Man. Not a computer scientist from Purdue University who developed fire control systems for ships and fighter planes for the Department of the Navy. Pizza Man, Not Vice President of Pilsbury. Pizza Man, Not President of the National Restaurant Association. Pizza Man. Not Chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. Pizza Man. You must marginalize the candidate that is the biggest threat to your "sort of a god" President. That is Herman Cain.
I kinda agree with this but as a democrat, brainwashed or not, i think they are making the best decision.
Cain has it backwards. Stupid white people are being brainwashed into voting for Republicans. Black people are too smart to vote for Republicans.
The GOP has pretty much given up on winning the 2012 election. None of the candidates can beat Obama and it's too late for anyone else to announce (despite them desperately begging Christie to run so there's at least SOMEbody they can vote for with good conscience). They know Obama will beat whoever runs so they're focusing on getting House and Senate seats instead, and looking forward to 2016.
99% of Americans don't know the Democrats gave us Poll Taxes, Jim Crow Laws, segregation, and even the KKK. Don't think you have been brain washed Google "first blank congressmen". You will find 21 black Congressmen and two black Senators in the late 1800's, all Republicans. Lincoln and Martin Luther King were both Republican. Just for fun Google "woodrow wilson and segregation". That evil Democrat segregated government because it was better for the black.
You can get the soap suds out of your brains with the truth.
He is definitely wrong about the brainwashing. My democratic congressman told me so.
I mentioned to some black people at work that George Wallace, block the doorway at U. of Alabama, was a democrat. They laughed at me as if I was joking. Then I mentioned Bull Connor ( dogs and firehoses), Senator Robert Byrd ( former Klan official) and the rest of the segregationists who were democrats. They had no Idea that the civil rights act of 1964 was passed with support of a majority of Republicans despite being opposed by a majority of Democrats. The same with the voter rights act the following year. Brainwashed indeed.
The only brainwashing being done is by Mr. Cain. Why are there so few African Americans in the Republican Party anyway?
Look at the recent history of the GOP and you'll find out.
I guess it should be no surprise that every comment on this site is by a mindless Obamabot. He is speaking to the fact that 99% of blacks vote democrat. How are these policies working for the black community? I would say rather poorly seeing as though the black unemployment rate is double any other groups. And as for the twit who says Libs are for the people? Really pal? How much money has Wall street, big banks, big corporations, big car companies...etc, gotten under this president? How many shady kick back deals have been handed out by this Democrat? The problem is, when you start an addiction to anything, it's hard to break and so many are addicted to welfare. One needs to realize that once a slave to the state, most are slaves for life.
Not brain washed, but bought and not paid for. That's how politicians get our votes these days, The left promises to spend money and make laws to benefit blacks, but the reality is they give the blacks a perception bone and they bite hook line and sinker. Now you can say the same thing about other groups as well,, black, white and brown, gay or straight, union vs. business and it's both parties. Most Americans are stupid enough to be bought and not paid for. We have to stop selling our government.
Cain is right. No race has consistently voted Democrat as much as blacks - 90+% in the past two decades I believe. But if you notice, many successful black business men and women are Republicans. They understand that conservative politics help them in succeeding and fulfilling their dreams, while the liberal politics keep them comfortable as second rate citizens - guaranteeing them more welfare money and "help" from the government.
I believe that the Republicans are more about setting people free, while Democrats are more about keeping them in place.
This is hilarious. Your comments serve to support Mr. Cain's assertion that blacks have been brainwashed over a long period to reject conservative ideas. But, the sad thing is you can't seem to figure that out.
@"me" – Actually, Herman Cain is liked by the Tea Party. Do your homework before making generalizations based on media trash theories.
Mr. Cain has been brainwashed by money and greed like all millionaires; logically wealthy people are by nature hoarders of money or they would not be rich. When one has enough is that not enough? Why do you need more than what it takes to live comfortably? Why have millions in the bank? He knows that the best way to hang on to every nickel is to vote GOP, the party of loopholes and subsidies for wealthy individuals and corporations. Hey GOP and all the wealthy of the world would Jesus and/or your God be monetarily rich if he/she had the opportunity?
You people have to be some of the most uneducated people I have ever seen in my life...Democrats voted against the Civil Rights Act...it's a matter of public record. Not only did they vote against it, they fought VIOLENTLY aginst it's inception. They also fought violently for segragated schools. History books are your friend. You people are probably the same ones that think the civil war was fought because of slavery even though the Emancipation Proclamation ended slavery ONLY in the south...noth the north where it was still VERY prevalent. Lincoln, in his own letters stated the war had NOTHING to do with slavery, and only with upholding the union. Just some FACTS that none of you want to hear.
How quickly people forget! Wasn't it a republican president that abolished slavery? What more do you want? With your freedom you should be able to go out there and get like everyone else. I get it you need the white Democrats to help you because you are not capable of doing it yourself, it is too hard.
Just one question... Why is it that Black Democrats ask "What are you going to do for ME?" and Black Republicans ask "What are you going to do for America?"
The Tea Party is comprised of Americans who want government the way the founders intended. We do not want European Socialism promoted by Democrats. We don't want a government that confiscates what we work for to give it to their voting base. Most of us are self-employed and get nothing but obstructionism from Democrats and their minions. Herman Cain shares our values. We love him for his character. His skin color means nothing. This opinion comes to you from a guy who grew up in the City, not burbs of Philly and is blessed by God to live in Georgia now.
Now let me get the last word. Who is Herman Cain??? Your answer-- Herman Cain is a BRAIN-WASHED BLACK REPUBLICAN . I'll say to Mr Cain -– if you think the White Republicans will let you be the NOMINATED LEADER then KEEP DREAMING ON. Dream on -Dream on MrCain. Shame on you!
Cain, I can't say I disagree with what you're saying but some things are best left unsaid. You keep this up and you'll chew your own foot off like Bachman and Perry.
I can't believe what I'm reading. Read your history books. It was the DEMOCRATS who were against Civil Rights. If the Democrats are so FOR blacks, why is unemployment and education worse now than it was 50 years ago?? The Tea Party stands for lower taxes for middle class and smaller government. Try attending one sometime. You will see all colors there.
All the libs are crying in their soup cause MR. Cain has offered more solutions in 3 months than the empty suit in the white house has offered in 2yrs and 9 months. Time to put party aside and fix the dang country. Don't care if your red, blue, black or green.
I live in a neighborhood that is predominantely black and hispanic and during the 2008 election, I was amused while waiting in line to listen to black women talk about how they were raising their children (in ways one would consider "conservative", or Republican) and how they were proud to vote for the black man, the Democrat. Brainwashing is one word for it, I guess; ignorant might be a better term. The fact that I went to school with these women and understand the difference would preclude 'education' from being a factor.
I think Hermain Cain would be an excellent president. I don't see how Obama is anything special to the liberals, he doesn't seem to care about them at all.
I am an African American and I listen to what Republicans have to say, which is not impressive at all. So far they have demonstrated a lack of empathy for the poor, the environment, the joblessness, and for the middle class. All I hear coming from Republicans is that they are business friendly, that they do not like Muslims, that people on welfare and unemployment should get tested for drugs etc.
No, Mr. Cain, the African American community is not brainwashed in voting for Republicans. It's just that we have better since to vote for a party that has and will do great harm to the country, with little or no disregard for the common citizen.
There is a lot of "Class" rhetoic among the liberals. They need to go through the intercities and see the projects that Democratic leadership have allow to happen for so long. What have the Democrats done to get people out of that rut? The Democratic Party has done nothing but to keep the Blacks down in the Welfare system and Unemployement. I truely believe there is an agenda in that. It's a Conspiracy! If there is anyone who is "Racist," it's the Democratic Party.
Democratic voters (black and white) are the Cubs fans of politics. The7y are going to stick with their team no matter how lousy it is.
Mr. Cain we as the black community know that the republican party only have you in the race so that they can trick the black community into voting for you. Becasue they think that if you run against President O'Bama and win then the republicans will have control of things. But that is not happening. They are using you to run against O'bama because they don't have anyone who can beat him.
"What have Republicans ever done for Blacks?" Uh..... Lincoln was a Republican. Not surprising though that these publicly educated Democrats have no clue about that. Lyndon Johnson bought the black vote for 100 years (and he said so in not such nice terms) by signing the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which he endorsed, but knew he'd lose the Southern Democrats for an equal amount of time. And by the way, the Republicans were the ones who supported the Act in Congress.
It's so fun arguing with idiots.
I wonder why a group of people who more than half live on either welfare or unemployment insurance might not want to vote with a party that's looking to cut them off...
Maybe African-Americans rather not be sell outs like you Mr. Cain...
Sometimes I get the feeling that this country is finally coming to its senses. To sober up all I need to do is read the comments on the CNN website. "Me" says the repubs voted against the civil rights ammendment. Someone else says the repubs didn't want an end to slavery. I guess government education has finally done it job. From my perspective, we are doomed as a nation. There is no freedom without knowledge. All we are getting from our union lackey teachers is propaganda. Goodbye USA.
I see people on here trying to make a point that blacks aren't brainwashed and that they DO have a conservative point of view (against gay marriage, against abortion, etc.). But what do you call it then, if you are constantly voting for a party who is fundamentally against your beliefs? The only reason that is the case, is that the dems are the "we will take care of you party" that many blacks have come to be dependent on. Republicans are the "we believe you can take care of you better than we can" party. Cain is living example of that. Worked his way to the top... trending really well with Repbulicans/Tea Party (yet you call us racists.) That is simply blind and irrational hatred on your part.
"Repubs serve the corporations and Dems serve the public" hahahaha....ahahahaha
He's absolutely correct! Blacks vote democratic because that's what they've always been told, not because it's in their best interest. Wake up!!
Herman Cain says: "African-Americans have been brainwashed into not being open minded" – and most of the posters on here have proven it. Herman Cain refuses to live on the Democrat Plantation, and he is the one called brainwashed by the posters here. His stance is an abomination to DemocRats, he is supposed to serve them and put all hope in them.
Cain doesn't understand that we Americans of African decent can only raise our standard of living by voting as a block and electing government officials that will offer us special treatment as reparations for what was personally done to us hundreds of years ago. "Hard work and rugged individualism" are the white man's code words for wanting black people to have to fend for themselves when they know damn well that we were conditioned over hundreds of years to fight amongst ourselves for the leavings of our masters. His lack of clarity on these facts astounds me.
Are blacks better off under Obama than Bush? No, so how can the many Democrats state that Blacks are better served by the Democratic Party? The facts don't support such.
When will this guy wake up? He is not going to get the GOP nom. Just not going to happen with that crowd. EVEN with the remote, highly outside chance the Republicans could ever put aside their bigotry, which I have not seen THAT in my lifetime, and got the nom, Cain just LOST the black vote in the general. I'm not black. I'm Independent, but I know now I'd never vote for this guy.
10% of America out of work, 400k more per week. Democrats are killing us slowly, but hey at least they are trying right Dem's? I mean, what more could we ask of you. Your Grand utopia will never happen but you tried, and in so doing killed the greatest country on earth with your psychobabble and rediculous belief system, wait, you have no beliefs outside of a selfish belief someone else should pay your way. What a joke.
T'sah from Virginia,
You think I don't think Cain can win the presidency? Then why am I sending him my money? Because I just like to waste the little bit I earn (just under minimum wage after taxes) running my own business 50-70 hours/week? Get a clue.
Open minded and Republican...yea thats a new one..
This guy speaks the truth. The funny thing is, if ANY other candidate would have said this exact statement, the liberals would have IMMEDIATELY labeled them a racist. Don't worry though, I'm sure that Sharpton and Jackson will be along any minute to call him an Uncle Tom and a race traitor.
I guess black have forgoten that is was a republican president who freed the slaves, it was the republicans who helped LBJ get the civil rights act passed (dems were against it), and even MLK was a republican. I guess all the free hand outs from the dems to keep them under the thumb of the liberals have indeed brainwashed them.
Who freed the slaves? Lincoln and he was a conservative. Who was fighting for the Blacks to stand up and be self sufficient and stop destroying their own? MLK and he was a conservative. The Democrats came from the south and in the civil war they were fighting the north or the conservatives who said slavery was wrong. The only group who has legitimately helped minorities and others is the conservatives. Get the facts straight or go the f away.
I figured out why-If you wait long enough it will be far back enough in the comments that no one will see it. That's why CNN will not get any respect from me as a unbiased souce of information. Goodbye !
The very definition of a LIBERAL includes total lack of open mindedness AND tolerance. You are all a bunch of lemmings.
Cain vs. Un-Able
I hear Mr Cain but the reason that most afro americans vote democratic is because the party is more "democratic." It is okay to be for a cause and not consider yourself being used by a party because it is a "choice." Mr Cain himself is using the same old tired argument that the GOP/Ts use to try and alienate the black people from using their right to chose without excuses the party of their choice. Respectfully I disagree with you Mr Cain.
"Nobody motivates today's workers. If it doesn't come from within, it doesn't come. Fun helps remove the barriers that allow people to motivate themselves." Herman Cain
"Take off your bedroom slippers, put on your marching shoes. Shake it off. Stop complaining, stop grumbling, stop crying." President Obama
These two quotes give me all the information I need. Cain 2012!!
Black people are not brainwashed. They are rational in choosing not to support the Republican party that, since Nixon, has shown no interest in helping black people.
Most Dems and Blacks for that matter; have no Idea that the Democrats were the ones that did not want to end slavery and blocked all the civil rights bills up to the late 60’s. They only changed then, because they started seeing the black man as a vote instead of a useless slave.
It hasnt changed today. The dems ask the black community "what can I do to keep your vote" Once my fellow brothers realize that the dems do not control their destiny, we just might see the tides change.
So what about the poor white communities in the south that constantly vote Republican?
Someone explain to me how welfare and affirmative action have helped anyone in the long term.
The Truth Has No Agenda
There's pretty much nothing more insulting than telling somoene who doesn't agree with you they are "brainwashed." That automatically implies you think you are smarter so anyone who disagrees with you is "brainwashed." A democrat could just as easily make the same argument towards rural white voters who vote overwhelmingly republican (as I'm sure they have).
Wasn't Abe Lincoln a REPUBLICAN? I kinda remember him doing a thing or two for the black community a few years back. Just sayin'.....
Liberal's worst nightmare, a successful conservative black American.
Well...after coming off a bump for the tax hustle...Country Cain comes up with a Doozy! Well judging by the comments Mr. Cain, if you had a chance at getting the 'Black' vote (which doesnt exist by the way..we are not a monolithic block) seems you effectively killed that in one sound bite...you need to get to a doctor to get the buckshot out of your foot Mr Cain!
And to those who keep pointing to southern democrats opposing the Civil Rights Act - guess what, they've flipped to the Republicans over the last 4 or 5 decades. That's common knowledge. And it's why the south is now heavily republican.
Cain is a Republican for the same reason Clarence Thomas is. You pay a big price in terms of honesty, but you get to stand in the short line.
Liberal's worst nightmare, a successful conservative bl@ck American.
It never ceases to amaze me to see how liberals argue w/ emotion and name calling, yet conservatives argue w/ logic and articulate responses to make their cases. The last few posts were brilliantly made in Herman Cain's defense. I applaud you. You explained it very well and so succinctly.
"They tell me you don't know how Washington works. Yes I do. It doesn't" - Herman Cain
Cain vs. Un-Able
Anyone who believes in the rhetorical nonsense said by any presidential hopeful as of right now is brainwashed, in my opinion. None of them are what this country needs. Who cares what race votes for who? The fact that this country still puts so much emphisis on race in elections is appalling. Skin color is not going to make a president better or worse. Give me someone that actually wants to WORK and FIGHT for the UNITED PEOPLE. I do not care what race they are. I do not care what religion they are. I do care about the best interest of our country. When I hear and see someone who I can believe in, that will be a happy day.
just like mr cain thinks that ceo's deserve multi million dollar payouts and golden parachutes and the employee's are "brainwashed into accepting substandard pay, substandard pay increases, increased health care cost burden, right to work "rules", and the notion that he actually deserves to be greedy in dragging most of the profits to his bank account..that's real brainwashing....the public is tired of these aristocrats..black or white.
Mr. Fetchin Steppin is trying to spit in people's faces and tell them it's raining.
I like Cain. If he doesn't get the nomination, I hope he's on the ticket as VP. I like everything he has said....except for the 9-9-9 plan. I do not favor a national sales tax of any kind.
Party of Lincoln...need I say more.
Cain is a leader and an achiever. He doesn't live on Uncle Sam's plantation. WAKE UP!!!!
I found the writer's opening line disturbing and poorly written. in fact it shows a negative bias which takes away from the truthful words of our next president
Some of you have obviously ben brainwashed by the CNN garbage they spew out daily. If the Dems/libs are so for the peopel then why is unemployment still over 9%? And why are more people than ever on welfare / foodstamps? Do you really believe the welfare system will ever make people well off? No! It is designed to keep people poor so they can give them just enough to survive and keep getting re-elected. Yeah, conservatives want to reform welfare and yeah that will take money from welfare recipients... so they can learn to stand on their own two feet again and hopefully make something of their lives. Look around, who did Obama give all the money to? Poor, down trodden, homeless people? NO! He gave it to rich corporations who in turn gave him some back for his campaign. The Dems are not for the public, they just tell you they are and you blindly beleive them.
I'm waiting to see an article on CNN that refers to Cain as a "former federal reserve bank chair" or "former VP for Pillsbury" or former Coca Cola executive" or "Math expert" AND I WILL FREAK! if I every read on CNN that President Obama – "The only black running for the democrats for reelection for president"
This Cain guy is crazy. Look at all the wonderful things the Democrats have done for the peoples of color in the last 40 years. All the great programs that have strengthen the families, made neighbors wonderfully safe, great schools, many educated youths and the list goes on......
Also known as Communism and Stalin and his cronies were not poor but everyone else was
Actually as a minority both black and hispanics have been influenced by miswritten history books and the bias media to vote "democrat". My family years before were democrat, but after researching and realizing that taking personal responsibility and wanting to grow our own buisnesses wasnt the way the dems look at it. All of the commentators that are against CAin. yeah say what you want and most of you may be white too, but this man has what it takes. Whether your retard or not, he knows whats up. Oh and lets not forget folks that the democrats were the ones that enslaved black ppl and Lincoln (Republician) freed the slaves. Bye Bye Obama and your false "HOPE"
Blacks voted for the white Presidents in large percentages over previous black candidates PRIOR to Prresident Obama. Those previous black candidates were: Shirley Chisolm, Lenora Fulani, Jessie Jackson, Al Sharpton and Alan Keyes. None of those candidates received 90% of the black vote.
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Although these FACTS have been and will continue tobe "overlooked" by those,Black and White, that insist on denying the truth and stating otherwise, I thank you for posting them nonetheless.
When a White person votes White it's alright, but when a Black person votes Black he needs to step back. WTH??!
After reading a few of the responses to Herman Cain's views, most of you solidify exactly what he is trying to convey, I.E., you are brainwashed by liberal media and the democratic party.
94% of the blacks that voted, voted liberal, not conservative in the last presidential election. You people are that vote democrat have no idea that you are ushering in the socialist party from Europe. The US is on the verge of falling into the same handout welfare state as those in Europe. Keep doing the stupid and before long, it catches up to you. It's kind of interesting to see all of you on the left, with your revisionist history, attack a black man for having different views than yours. This proves that you're not in support of black people, but rather their politics........fools........
Cain is the Godfather of the $5/hour pizza job. What has he done for the middle class? Answer: Nothing! What has he done for himself? Answer: Get rich and assume he knows it all! Typical Republican mantra...find someone else to blame.
Read your history:
The Republicans had the under ground railroads
The Republicans freed the slaves
The Republicans elected black representatives after the Civil War
The Republicans fought against Jim Crow laws
The Republicans got the blacks the right to vote
Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. was you guessed it a Republican.
The Democrats still have Blacks living on their plantation, taking their votes and giving them the crumbs from the table.
Herman Cain wants to end that; open your eyes people & truly be free, you are better than a hand out.
"I swear by my life and my love of it that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine." - John Galt
I am certain that Mr. Cain is a very good man with very good intentions, but this last statement was far from being presidential. This has to be the poorest choice of words used by any candidate during this election cycle (of course Palin tops the list of awful statements).
Maybe Mr. Cain should consider doing radio...he definitely has the shock factor perfected!
Am starting to dislike this man Cain. Does he mean that black people can not think themselves and see what is wrong and what is right? I do think him using the word "brainwashed" is an insult!
Yes you do. And while your at it don't overlook the blatant racism being espoused from the Congressional Black Caucus. Also, all of you posters alluding to the racist tea parties...please provide us with examples of such racism.
September 28, 2011 10:34 pm at 10:34 pm |
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Here's one sparky:
Bachmann being on board with African American children being better off as slaves. That didn't take long did it? Next question.
The people that complain about the wealthy will for ever be poor because they fololow people and political leaders that tell them there inferior and that the white bis keeping them down. Blame the rich its the republicans and on and on. STOP and think about this they have you programmed. You have a good brain think for yourselves. And begin to say I can and I will and make it happen. Depending on the DEMOCRATS for 50 years only has gotten you baby mommas galore and welfare and no jobs and a unreal thinking. No success in the thinking of the black community only blame someone else. You can achieve don't believe the lies of the poverty pimps. They need to keep you as a community down so they can feed you this garbage keeping you poor and dependent on the democratic party who do this stuff to you only because they need your vote.
Cain do you think if you insulting people like that you will win black people hearth?Anyway,Republican&Tparty are just using you for now.
Everything Cain has said is correct. Democrat nanny-state digressives don't like when people start talking about self-sufficiency and hard work. It goes against their digressive collective natures. They also get scared sh|tless when a real black man comes along and threatens to steal their precious black voting base.
Cain for President!!
What has the Democrat Party done for the black community after all these years? Someone answer that with some logic. History proves that more Democrats voted against the Civil Rights Act of 1964...is that change you can believe in? As long as they keep regurgitating the same talking points and blacks still vote for them the trend will continue, and blacks will continue to be in the same place they are in now...on the Democrat's Plantation.
And the majority of blacks see someone like Cain going against the norm and he is branded a Token or Oreo or Uncle Tom? I don't believe Cain is the one with the problem.
The GOP would probably get more black votes if they actually let go of Nixon's "southern strategy". Sadly, even if the more moderate leaders in the party would like to wish it away, this undercurrent still exists. And I think the logic which follows is that the typical black American is intelligent enough to sense the still-glowing embers of the southern strategy in the GOP, and vote elsewhere.
RE: "BRAINWASHED?!?!? No, we are not brainwashed. Republican elected officials consistently legislate against minorities....CONSISTENTLY. ...They were against the Civil Rights act"
You might want to do some research on Eisenhower and civil rights, and the party of Jim Crow before you embarass yourself in public.
Simply by choosing to refer to Hermain Cain as "Godfather's Pizza Executive" speaks to the writer's desire to label him one of the so-called corporate "fat cats". Those who don't pay attention are influenced by these subtle slants. Well done!
Cain (or any conservative), merely by running and winning saves the country. O's out of office, hopefully imprisoned shortly thereafter for malfeasance. Cain, Ryan, Paul, Rubio, Santorum, Joe the Plumber – infinitely superior to the current subversive that y'all seem to love.
That comment is not intended to pursuade anyone that possesses so little sense that they could stand another 4 years of deliberate destruction of American values and culture. Lost causes, unsuited for rehabilitation. They are the enemy, and should know that their skin color neither helps nor hinders the way they are perceived. Simply, they are enemy; deserving defeat at the ballet box and the battlefield.
Lets set the record straight. Of the 28 (+-) pieces of civil rights legislation put before the Congress and Senate since the 1920s, Republicans supported them about 89% of the time and Democrats only 25% of the time. per the Congressional Record...look it up.
Al Gores father filibustered against the Civil Rights Act...a Democrat!! The Democrats were the party that wanted a black man to count as 2/3 of a vote, and Republicans stood firm and made it one man one vote.
I have heard a black congressman from SC (Clyburn) say "Republicans haven't supported civil rights through history"...he's an illiterate race baiter...he should know the facts before he speaks.
Think about the black community as a whole its down trodden why its a mindset who put it there. The same people that keep telling you to blame the rich and the republicans. They have you enslaved in your ,minds to a failure type mentality. No other community in America is so depressed and so beaten down. Only the black community. Hermann Cain daddy was a janitor so hen wasn't wealthy. Hermann Cain ought to be an example to the youth of black community of respectibility and success . Cain was the top dog and successful in many of the biggest corporations in the USA and the education and so on.
This guy does not know his own black folks. MOST blacks, by defination, have conservative views; however, when it comes to civil rights, blacks are democratic in which the democratic talks to blacks. Republicans IGNORE the over black community. yes, they make pick and few "peppers" in order to make you think they care, but Republicans do not care to talk to the black community. the last Republican who talked to blacks was Lincoln.
While promoting Herman Cain as a "job Creator" his backers neglected to mention that in his first year at Godfather Pizza he shut down nearly half of their restaurants in order to turn a small profit. Even if each one he closed had only ten employees thats over 4000 jobs he snuffed. Some creator.
Yet another claim that the Black voting population is lock, stock and barrel with Democratic politics. Wrong. In many cases people pick the worst of the two evils. It would be more thoughtful to analyze the politics of poverty than the politics of race. I have voted for both Republicans and Democrats and have been equally grieved by their decisions while in power. To simply assume that there is no research, no investigation, no choice or no thought process simply guarantees that there is one more Republican that will not earn my vote. Thinking people, working people, educated people, homeowners, family centered folks, compassionate conservatives.... and Black. Cain isn't evolved enough for that.
Most blacks are poor and the Democratic party is the party of free give aways for the poor. Why wouldn't they vote Democratic? Does anyone seriously think the 50% of voters who pay no income tax are going to vote against their self interest? It is two wolves and a lamb deciding what's for dinner.
Any segment of the population that votes for either party to the tune of 95% is brainwashed. By voting as such a big block they essentially get taken for granted. I love the comment that the GOP doesn't go to the black community, why should they? Even Obama didn't visit any black communities on his Midwest bus tour, he knows they're in his back pocket. The black community would be much better served if they were a block that was in play.
That's right there is nothing as iconic as an African American that votes Against His Own Interests. The rich white Republicans love him.
The GOP would never accept a black man in the lead seat. That would mean he would have a white man (gasp) or white woman (oh, the humanity) as a VP.
Wow, all you people here who think the Dems serve the people... Wake the heck up, both parties are looting this country and both parties work for JP Morgan and the global elites. What Cain is saying is true that Blacks have been brainwashed into thinking affirmative action (rascism) is a good road to take. The Dems provide nothing but poverty for they voters, look at Detroit, Louisiana, LA, or any place that is ruled by the Democrats. Abject povery, but still they vote away for those who speak wonderful words but who's action lead to fewer jobs and growing poverty. Heck we elected a Community Orgaizer, the equalvalant of a burger flipper to run the country because he was black, I'm not qualified to run the country either but heck I run circles around Obama and I'm just middle management!
So, does that mean that the conservitive chrisians repubs are brain washed by the republican party. Heck, the republican party claims to be the party of god and a vote for dems is ani-christian.
If that is not brainwashing, I do not know what is.
Politicians are not good christian politicians, they are christians so the can "become" politicians. It is simply a requirment in our silly country that you "appear" to believe in god.
The republican party has used god like a tool to serve their politcail needs.
Anyone who sticks with the same party over and over is brainwashed.. God forbid that another individual that " belongs " to another party has a valid idea that would help the greater nation as a whole.. 90% of Americans wouldn't even listen, or they would, but only hear what the media says about it. Which most times is bias.. We are doomed unless someone publicly starts addressing that matter..
What?!!
Now who exactly is brainwashed?
The only reason Obama got the nomination in the first place is because he was black. Dems knew that the were losing the black vote and had to do something, so they put Obama on the ticket.
After reading a few of the comments regarding this article, I am deeply upset at how entreached some of these people are with their views. Most of the truly believe Republicans are the devil and Democrats are their saviour. This country, and our politics will always be divided as long as the electorate has such extreme ideas about the other side. Most of these poeple will say, "what have you done for me lately." They want their votes bought and that is what the democratic party is all about.
Thank you, Herman for that insightful diatribe. By the way, on the way out the door, after you thank the democrats for making it possible for you to be where you are today, please try not to trip over your ego. We liberals don't have much stomach for ungrateful hand biters.
So let's see. Joining a party that supports disenfranchising poor voters, a party that has rallied behind its Southern Strategy to attract masses of racist Dixie-crats (and has succeeded), a party that opposes desegregation unless it is done with local popular support (again, see disenfranchised voters), a party that does not vocally oppose racial profiling techniques used by law enforcement...and the list goes on and on. Frankly, Mr. Cain, I have to wonder who, in fact, is the branwashed one. Perhaps its the black man who joins the Republican Party so that he can credibility with his white cronies at the Chamber of Commerce.
I always wonder how many black Americans realize that Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King, Jr. were both Republicans, while segregationists like Lester Maddox, George Wallace and Albert Gore, Sr. all started as Democrats and openly opposed the civil rights movement, But then I supposed those facts are not taught in our liberal schools. Tell is like it is Mr. Cain.
I've seen a lot of comments about how Democrats "take care of us", "watch out for the middle class", etc. You do realize the government is attempting to make you dependent on them right? Sounds like black silent helicopters I know but that is what liberalism, socialism etc. is. I've got an idea, how about you actually take care of yourself? Take responsiblity for your actions and make the tough choices to get YOURSELF ahead in life instead of waiting for the government to do it. Go grab your fishing pole and go fishing instead of waiting for the government to hand you a fish.
It's not the government's job to hold your hand and take care of all of your needs. It's YOURS!
As for civil rights and what political party did what for Black People. The Republican Party has since the Civil War voted in FAVOR Of all Civil Rights Isues. Look it up!!! Thousands of Republican Soldiers GAVE thier lives to Free the Slaves in the South.
The kkk were Democrats who orgeaized to control the freed Slaves and thier rights. The Civil Rights Acts in the 60's were all Republican Sponsered Laws. Look It UP.
Poor pepole have fallen for the Democratic B.S. and voted for Democrats for 50 years Looking for help. They are Still POOR. What does that tell you?
I love you all Howie
For all those stating how the Democrats started the KKK, voted against Civil Rights, MLK was a Republican, Byrd this Thurmond that. Got it. Decades ago..... Fast forward to RECENT events,in the past 20 years or so. How have the Republicans "embraced" Blacks and Hispanic? And I mean the general population of Blacks and Hispanics not your Colin Powell, Condoleezas and Clarence "Pube" Thomas? They haven't. As soon as they realized that we weren't voting for them they turned their backs on us and walked away. Now they are trying to round up the Latinos and throw them out of the country because apparently they are the ONLY illegals in the US.....or at least the only ones they can 'profile' as illegals.
Whatever, dude. Democrats have REMNANTS of a commitment to civil rights (they didn't do much to save affirmative action, stand up for gay marriage, or ending torture in our POW camps) but are mostly a business friendly party, whereas Republicans are simply the party of corporate and wealthy interests with no respect for the environment, civil rights, the law, peace, tolerance for other religions and nationalities, gays, etc.
If a liberal had made Mr. Cain's comment, the remark would have been recieved much differently. Case in point, Bill Cosby. Mr. Cain's problem is that he's suggesting that black Americans jump ship and ride one going in the opposite direction.
Brainwashed? It is very obvious that the GOP does not have my intrest. It seems when we get a few dollars we become Republican and we all become lazy and stuipd if we don't agree.
Being open minded would be not voting for either Republicans or Democrats. Although it shouldn't take an open mind to realize that they have screwed this country.
To Mr Cain's comment that African Americans are Brain Washed. I would like to tell Mr Cain that African Americans are not Brained Washed but we are not Stupid either, what have the Republicans done for the African community ever or lately? One would have to look at all the things they are trying to do to women, voting rights and the way they have disrespected this president, there conduct will never be forgiven. Monroe Conely, USN, Retired
It's Ron Paul or it's the end of America!
I like this guy a lot, he's very honest in his answers. The Black Community is brainwashed, they've been threatened for years to vote Dem or lose the handouts they now dependent on. The Dems have them all trained like animals in a zoo waiting to be tossed their next peanut for their vote.
GOT IT!
Blacks (both of them) who agree with you can think for themselves... The rest are brainwashed.
Whoever gave you THAT idea should be fired – but then you probably came up with it on your own.
Left = Losers wrote:
People on far left can only talk smack! Dems had the house and senate for 2+ years and WHAT DID YOU DO FOR THE MINORITIES??? Answer: ZIP What have you ever done for minorities beyond talk? Thats right....ZIP Why don't you morons wake up and smell the coffee.
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What did Reagan or either Bush do for the black community? ZIP. What did they do against the black community? A whole lot. What did Johnson, Carter, Clinton or Obama do against the black community? ZIP.
How much did they try to do for the black community, but were opposed by Republicans? A lot.
OK, lets get real. what has the democratic party done to advance the cause of black america? we still have a cycle of poverty in the inner city. we still have people who depend on welfare and governemnt programs to survive (instead of working). clinton got killed by the left when he tried to overhaul welfare (with a republican congress). why does it always come down to "the republicans love the rich, and companies, etc..." there are no rich dems? face facts, there is no common sense in washington because there is very little common sense among the people that vote these idiots into office. congress has a 15% approval rating but a 90% reelection rate. that makes no sense. bottom line: cain is 100% correct.
It's hilarious to hear conservatives claim that "left-wing policies" have been bad for the black community. I can only assume they think right-wing policies such as segregation would have been better.
As a black man I find it funny that everytime black people are told the truth about themselves especially by another black person, we get mad. I remember Bill Cosby telling us the truth awhile back and all the outrage it sparked. Wake up black people and stop looking to be victims all your lives.
Cain for president. He is correct
Of course Herman Cain is only wealthier than 99.999999% of all black people. Herman we know why you are a Republican. Don't try to explain why others are Democrats.
I would agree that the blacks are "brain-washed", just as other groups are. Judging from some of the arguments I see here, it's the same old thing. Some are denying the brain-washed by simply spouting over-used talking points to "prove" there is a reason they vote Democrat rather than just being zombies. Unfortunately the same is true on the other side too. Too seldom are voters, in general, actually informed. They listen to the talking points or party lines and don't investigate or even consider any other point of view. Too many, on both sides, simply vote a straight party ticket, because they always have, their parents always have, etc etc. Both sides are guilty of it and both sides seem to be getting more and more closed minded to anything else.
If the GOP would vote for Herman Cain, without a doubt we would had a black republican president. He would bury Obama it would be the BIGGEST landslide ever. He would educate black people and voters. He would change this country around.
Really it is we voters that has brought this on us. The GOP has no business handling anything in this country.
I am so glad the Tea Party Movement finally has its ducks in a row and is moving forward with the Occupy Wall Street movement. This is what we have been waiting for.
So Cain, your kind is brainwashed, that's saying they're not smart enough to make an intelligent decision. Ah you're just going to win them over, aren't you.
cain needs to think before speaking. that was a very ignorant comment.
Cain is an idiot. All republicans are brainwashed. One would have to be brainwashed to believe in that illogical cult of oppressing the middle class and the poor. Cain is probably deluded and brainwashed by the christian myth like all republicans. They are too stupid and intellectually lazy to do the 5 minutes of research necessary to determine that Jesus is a mythological figure like Santa Claus and never existed. Republicans are freaks that arrogantly assume they have the "right religion" when in actuality, they are the lowest on the spirituality totem pole and are referred to as "mythic-literals." Their IQs are not sufficiently developed to distinguish truth from falsehood.
And you think you are better off now Sandra ? When Barry took over the Dow was over 14,000 and unemplolyment was at 5.6%, do you not understand how this works ? I bet you are still living at Grandmaw's house, ain't cha ?
he is exactly right,the demo party was all about keeping slaves during the civil war when they lost that war and could not overtly control blacks they changed tactics to control them subvertly by making them dependent. it funny to see some say that repubs want to control them when it is the opposite they want all to be free with a level field
This guy is a walking gimmick...just like those coupons "buy one pizza get one free." Kinda like that ridiculous 9,9,9 plan.
P.S. I'm not a lib, just an open minded independent. Herman Cain is as phony as a three dollar bill.
Cain thinks the Black community is brainwashed into voting for the Dems? He doesn't consider that they can think for themselves? He doesn't think they do look at conservative policies and come to the conclusion that those policies hurt them, their communty and our country? Think again Mr. Cain!
@ ace – lol, I like that.
He has a point, many African Americans have been convinced by some Dems that they need to be taken care of and can't function without government assistance. It's like a whole race is being convinced they're not good enough, they'll never succeed, they need special care. This is outrageous!
Steinak – you just showed the brainwashing and the closed mindedness. You are so single-mindedly Democrat that the mere idea of a black man being a Republican can only be because he's brainwashed and an Uncle Tom. You can't even entertain the idea that he may see something in the GoP policies that are worthwhile, so you simply close your mind and name-call.
This guy is a joke! But nobody's laughing. He is the "Brainwashed" Poster boy! Cain needs to take his 999 and go deliver more pizzas, oops he can't its bankrupt! Cain give it up you got as much a chance of going to WH as I do, NONE!
This guy is right on!
I have worked in a prominently AA area of the city. What I have noticed is a caring, church going community. They are hard working family oriented individuals that really care about their community and others that may suffer. It seems to me that the poorer they are, they realize that someone maybe worse off then they are. They give to their community schools, weather they give time, clothing, food, or just love...they seem to care about their fellow man. This is not shown in the latest GOP debates with audiences screaming out against those that may be suffering. This GOP and their audience does not represent the America I want to live in.
We are our brothers keeper.
L'Shana Tova
So hateful, when I have talked to middle of the road Democrats and Republicans they seem to be a lot closer than anyone would think. But you throw this hate of the other party into it and then they all seem brainwashed and just do not want a chance of the other party being right. Hello we should want America to suceed and stop wondering what your party says about it but if it makes sense to try. Opps if we try it and it works then we may have to say the other party was right. Please stop the name calling we are Americans first. This is a country for free thinkers and are allowed to have their opinions. We do not need to spew hate for them thinking that way. You personally can free sorry they seem to have a closed or uninformed mind.
You know what, Mr Cain is right. White are also being brainwashed and marginalized. What ashame. But one can't help thinking "who" is behind these nefarious deeds. "Who" stands to gain.
“It is difficult to free fools from the chains they revere.” ~Voltaire
So everyone ask yourself if you are better off now, than you were 4 years ago? Thats what I thought! I am white I and I vote for character. Herman Cain has character and knowledge. Plus he is a commanman like the rest of us and NOT a politician. Politicans from both sides have ruined this country. How little you forget that Abe Lincoln and MLK were Republicans, The KKK were Democrats and LBJ sealed all minorities' fates and brainwashed all. MLK would be proud of Mr. Cain !
brainwashed just like those trailor park republicans who vote to end the social programs that directly bennefit them (ie food stamps/unemployment/public schools/college grants/medicaid). With so many supporters of a republican canditate , i didn't realize there were so many multi-millionaires in this country.
Yes, African Americans have been brainwashed into believing the GOP is about 98.9% white and has been using racial fear as a wedge to garner white votes throughout the South for 40 years. Wait a second ...
It's hard to take someone seriously who concludes something like this to be pure and simple. The world is usually much more complicated.
One reason why Cain will never be nominated by amajor party much less become President. He is not an Ivy Leaguer. One must be a member of that club in order to become president.
You think government is broken now, If Cain could possible win the presidency (Which he can't because there is not enough stupid black people to vote for him) wait and see how broken it will be then. They are not going to allow him to speak to him as Christy does. He seems very stubborn and stuck in the pass so the government still won't get anything done. Is he Belize or what because he is definitely not a Black man.? Does anyone know?
Lyndon Johnson, the man who engineered the War on Poverty, Urban Renewal and welfare system payout that destroyed the Black family and the inplace plan to bring all the Brothers and Sisters in. Made us forget that M L King was a Republican, that Jim Crow was a Southern Dixie/Democrat. As far as con men go, L B J makes President Obama look small time and amateurish. There are actual YouTube recordings of him and his secret racist rhetoric. If you care to fact check.
I can see why this is a nation of C and D students.. So many of you people know only bits and pieces of history and have failed miserably in presenting a relevant valid argument. Its too many to rebut..
I will say this, for you idiots to just blanket all black people as not voting based on qualifications but only by race is to insult the intelligence of every black person. When the truth based on your weak, incoherent, and incomplete arguments makes you the ignorant, unintelligent ones.
I'm black and nearly rich. I got that way by voting for the candidate who showed interest in fairness for everyone and not for by race. I would vote for the person who had everyone's interest at heart. That is why I am voting for Obama.
Blacks were not brainwashed. They were bought with Food Stamps and Welfare checks by the democracts, who love to keep minority groups in a position of subserviance.
Black people are not supporting the party of fascism and evil.
Democrats only want black money and black votes. Then they bend them over.
What an irresponsible article. The article gives a completely twisted slant and impression on what Cain actually said. And worse, the quotes are even wrong! After reading the article I watched the video expecting to see him making insulting statements and instead found that what he said was completely reasonable and postive.
Cain thinks blacks are brainwashed, coming from the Republican parties token balck I not surprised he believes this. Herman before throwing all your chips in because you think they've let you into the party maybe you should check on the careers of fellow Black Republicans Alan Keyes and JC Watts after they've serve their usefulness to you party of hate.
Today's national Republicans are 1964's Southern Democrats: a hardened ideological party with a power-base mostly in the South, disdainful of civil rights, fearful of immigrants and brown people, and advocating states' rights over federal power. This would be an accurate description of a Democrat from Mississippi during the JFK/Johnson years; today, it describes the Republican in general. Hopefully, they'll go the same way: history.
This is just a prime example of the GOP not getting it. In '08 they thought that by nominating a woman as McCain's running mate they would get the Hilary voters and now they think by nominating HC that they can get some of the African Americans. People who voted for Hilary and for Obama didn't vote for them because they were a woman and an African American, they voted for them because it was in their best interest to vote for them. Just because you have one generic thing in common with someone else (you're both women, african-american or whatever), does not make you exactly the same person, but apparently the GOP doesn't get that.
Dudefromdixie – stay in dixie. Cains message is such 9,9,9. Everyone even billionaires pay 9% tax. What is 9% of a billion. Not enough. His policies are juvenile. He can't think further that a business man can which is about profit for themselves. Forget everybody else. Where have i heard that from. Cain is not smart enough to become president. Everyone knows him. Is he form the US. Where is his original birth certificate. The one with the footprints on it. He sounds like a scared Uncle Tom.
I suppose that the party that was against the Civil Rights Act and Voters Right Act of the 60's, for the 'Southern Strategy' and that uses Willie Horton scare tactics to win votes, that invokes 'states rights' code-speak in the south, redistricts regions to disenfranchise specifically large black districts and continues to argue against any affirmative action should be supported...After all, liking someone who has shown a complete distaste for you is 'open-minded', right Mr. Cain?
Wow, the libtards are out in force on this one....but then again this is a CNN site which is home to the libtards. Too bad the libtard message only reaches a small portion of dumb a55e5 in America. LOL! LONG LIVE FOX AND THE CONSERVATIVE MOVEMENT! WE ARE GOING TO SAVE AMERICA! Keep on keepin on MR. Cain!
Correction: "Anyone voting for liberal politicians is 'brainwashed.'"
Some of you are really just as Cain states. You are referring to republicans as like the old south, racist, plantation owners, etc. Actually the Democrats are just perpetuating the oppression through the use ofd welfare and entiotlements. They have no intention of helping the less fortunate find a job because they need their vote so they make sure they think the Dems are the only ones that will keep them on the dole when what trhey need is a way to train themselves for a viable job.
In other words: Please STOP trying to equate the Republicans of yore with the ReTeatards of today. MLK, Lincoln,and all the other "great" Republicans that you're all citing and quoting are spinning, S-P-I-N-N-I-N-G in their graves as they see what their Party has become and who has taken over it.
A lot of deluded commenters here. Cain and the GOP aren't anti-minority, anti-women or any of the other crapola I see spewed here. It is about self-reliance and hard work. "Brain-washed" may be the wrong word. I prefer to think that many minorities and special interests have been "bought and paid for" by the Dems. As long as these groups choose to remain the chattle of liberals, they are owned by the DNC.
Rudy NYC you might want to brush up on your American history because most of those were opposed by democrats.
Mark in Miss. that might be your response in your area, but there is a little more history than what you recieved from people. Remember the entire South was at one point Democrats, slowly changed by racist people like you and your family and alot of whites who are ignorant. The TEA BAGGERS for example are Racist because they want the Black Man out. Really, Cain will not be elected, because of the RACE issue. I am sure he's smart, articulate etc., however, with white republicans like you, he will never ever be President. So much for your comments!
In other words: Please STOP trying to equate the Republicans of yore with the ReTeatards of today. MLK, Lincoln,and all the other "great" Republicans that you're all citing and quoting are spinning, S-P-I-N-N-I-N-G in their graves as they see what their Party has become and who has taken over it.
If Reagan had been a ReTeatard he woudln't have gotten my vote.
Revisionist history is alive and well here I see. The repubs for the most part actually voted for the civil rights act and the democrats especially the southern ones voted against it.
Does he really believe that people are not intelligent enough to decide how they want to vote and who they want to vote for? His statement should be considered insulting.
Cain stick to what you know...I like my pizza with extra pepperoni and cheese!
CAIN, IS READY FOR HIS PICNIC. Cain & that African American SPOTted amongst the tea party/RNC debate, applauding his hands off, brainless head topped w/ a cowboy hat were both dropped on the floor when they were infants.
So his way of getting African American's to vote for him or side with him is by telling them that they basically are weak minded and can't think for themselves...hummm...probably not going to work. What about all the other races who are democrats? What's their excuse. Herman Cain, stick to pizza. Vote how you wanna vote but don't criticize folks just because they wont side with you. There are lots of African American republican and lots that are democrats. Its all in what you believe in and which party has your best interest at hand. We're a lot smarter than you think buddy.
Regardless of your political affiliation....
I think it's frightening that people can claim to know so much about me just because of the amount of melanin in my skin. I'm not a conservative but it's not for the reasons that Herman Cain and Jim Clyburn claim.
These comments are funny. All I read is liberal brainwashing. GOP bad, liberal good. Really? I libe in Ca, and the liberals have destroyed this state. We're broke and over-run with liberal handouts. They punish people for achieving so theycan take what other people earn. That's the left in America today – socialists who won't work, but demand the tidings of others. Cain is true American – hard worker, intelligent, not like the lazy left. Gimmie gimmie gimmie, eh lefty?
It’s still sad to see that liberals continue to use emotion to make their point instead of hard facts. I suggest that most of you need to read your history books again and discover who initiated the Civil Rights Act. It was not a democrat; it was a republican by the name of Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1957. It was opposed by democratically controlled Senate. From reading most of the comments I must agree that liberals are brain-washed because not one comment on this page was formed with any hard facts. When a liberal is faced with facts they resort to name calling.
I'm voting for Herman Cain because his life perspectives are much the same as mine. Once, I wanted to run for POTUS ... until I realized what was involved. Most of his views are similar to mine ... and I think that he will make many of the same decisions that I would if I were in office!
The last thing that we need in Washington is one more lawyer!
Mr. Cain,
I cannot speak for all black people. But my experience with Trusting the GOP to look out for me and my community’s Interest
Has been a COMPLETE FAILURE....
Last comment from me. Lot's of comments on both sides that makes sense and some that don't. I will leave you with this parting shot, though.
Today, it's better to be brainwashed into voting Democratic, than being bamboozled into voting Republican.
Cain says: "Blacks are brainwashed"; Cons say: "you're right". Cain says: "Blacks are voting against their own interests"; Repubs say: absolutely! Cain says: "Blacks are stupid"; Repubs say: Right On!!! Cain says: "vote for me for the Republican Nomination"; Repubs say: Huh?
I was raised to not trust lawyers/attorneys and gee, what has the Democrats put in office? Obama, Clinton.....
The Republicans have put in office people who actually have had to work for a living or at least held a job with some responsibility – something in common with the majority of people in this country.
Seems to me, we need to quit putting people in office who know the law and elect people who have had to work for something in their life. Practical experience folks is the only thing that is going to get us out of this mess.....Cain has it.
you've all haven't over thrown your government yet, for shame. Over throw them now it's time for a true change. For the sake of your people!
What about conservative is being open minded? Its base policy not to be inflicted as a whole policy. That is why it is good to have a few conservatives in congress. They temper or are suppose to balance out the public side (democrat) of things. Not squash it.
As a so-called "black" person, I am now convinced that I should vote republican. Trickle down/Voodoo economics probably will work one day! Maybe it would be better if Issa/Ross/McCain did lay me off and privatize the USPS. My boy Obama wants to return the money congress stole from the post office...what a dumb idea! And I sincerely apologize for using too many "dems" and "deys" and all the other eubonics "you guys" think every black person uses!
Cain you are so right. I mean Democrats were definitely the one's opposing de-segregation and the civil rights act...oh wait...
Mr. Cain,Mr.Cain. Brainwashed ? well I cant speak for African Americans but myself a Black American Male to be brainwashed is a good thing from where I sit you see for every brainwashed person thats one less Grand O' Vote for the G O P . Brainwashed we may be but we still know who we are do you
As a black ind. voter..I chose neither Rp. or Dem. I like somethings liberal and somethings conservative. As blacks we vote Dem because or parents did during the Kennedy/Johnson years. That time is over. Cain is right we need to see with our own eyes..what if Clinton was a Rep. I like Some Rep. and some I don't like (Cantor). I like some Dems and some I don't like (Pelosi) reguardless we need to be more open and proactive.
look at herman cain's story on wikipedia. should be very inspiring to any underprivileged person of any color. (please everyone get off the "race" track.)
I challenge one black person, who currently isn't on welfare, who currently pays taxes, and who actually voted in the last two elections, to argue against the GOP with facts, not the typical uneducated, "GOP hate people and love companies" jargon. Who do you think hires the majority of you idiots?? The government? No! It's the companies and businesses. For the love of God, people, get an education!
Right on!!!! A white man could never say it because of the racists on the other side, but you my bro can!!!!! Yes we CAIN!!!!
CAIN IS ABLE!!!!! CAIN VS. UNABLE!!!!!!
Kudos!!!!!! Yeah-- hahaha !!!! GOODBYE DEMS!!!!! GOODBYE OBAMA!!!!!!!!! LMAO 150% support for HERMAN CAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Every time a Black Republican talks bad about the Black community, right wing Whites trumpet how 'right' he is. Alan Keys was 'right', J C Watts was 'right', Bill Cosby was 'right', Michael Steele was 'right'. But they never win the Republican offices if/when they ran for them. They never WON. Now Herman Cain is 'right'. He won't win either because he has already served his purpose: to put a Black face on a white right wing agenda. And for all the neo-racists trying as we speak to re-write history: Lincoln, Byrd, etc are dead. We are not voting for the Presidency of the US for 1860, 1920, or 1950. We will be voting for the President of the United States for 2012. If Cain's your man, NOMINATE HIM. I see that happening. NOT.
Interesting how many posting here today are proving Herman correct. I hear many complete fabrications when speaking to history and the number of democratic talking points is enormous. Please overlook the fact that you may view his statement as condescending and try to look at the totality of what he is saying logically.
What Cain didn't mention is that EVERYONE on the left has been brainwashed... not just blacks...
In response to the comment by ME, he claims the Republicans were against the Civil Rights Act. The facts:
House Republicans voting for: 80%
Houser Dems: 63%
Senate Republicans:82%
Senate Dems: 69%
ME, this pretty common knowledge.
Why does CNN absolutely ALWAYS make it about race? Every show... why?
This Cain supporter adheres to the Tea Party political mindset, but certainly is not letting color define her choice.
I'm sure that 's a shock to this network.
What about most people vote for a candidate because they really like what the candidate does and says and feels he'd be a great president? -__-
Cain must really believe that we are all gullible and uneducated. He has it backwards as he appears to be the one "brainwashed".
What has the democrats actually done for out country? For instance, and I am aware this is beating a dead horse, but, what has Obama actually physically done for our country? You heard it from Michelle when she said she wasn't patriotic till her husband became president?! WTH?! Shouldn't you be patriotic before then??? I am not saying GW did a great job as president, but Obama sure as hell has not made it any better.....this whole "free" healthcare is bs....I get fined because I actually pay for my insurance??!! WTH?!?! On top of that, he changed things that didn't neet to be changed, I am not against gays by no means, but why change the policy don't ask don't tell?! I mean really, they were not saying you couldn't be gay in the military, they just didn't want to know about it! He won the nobel peace prize, for what?! What did he do to deserve it? In reality, we all know, and as bad is this might sound, Obama was elected president because he was black....look at the polls, they tell the truth.....I am not racist by all means nor am I a diehard republican, but my point is that you can't jump into office, change things overnight and expect the outcome not to affect our country....being a president is a hard job, but being the citizen of that country is even harder!
So what we have here is Cain trying to convince the repub base to vote for him by claiming he can get the black vote. He mentions Obama but what he is really doing is trying to say that he can get the black vote and someone like Romney couldn't.
For all of the uneducated masses on this site that continually spew the same rhetoric over and over regarding Civil Rights, please do us all a favor and at least get his part correct. If it were not for the Republican party there would have been NO CIVIL RIGHTS law passed !
The Dems fought this tooth and nail and two of your lib hero's voted against it. The former leader of the Virginia KKK the 'honorable' Senator Robert Byrd, and from Tenn, Al Gore's daddy. My God you people ARE brainwashed.
Poor Cain, lobbying for the interests of people who will never accept him. It's like watching the nerdy kids at school try to get in with the "popular" kids lol Get a self-esteem, Cain. I care enough about myself to vote for people who make an effort to win my vote. And he calls us brainwashed, poor sap.
So because someone has a different opinion, they are brainwashed. Maybe you are brainwashed.
So true, Mr. Cain. Finally someone says it like it is. Why don't you listen, folks - let go of your victim mentality and watch yourself thrive!!
It never ceases to amaze me that people think only their opinion counts. I may not agree with any of the canidates but they do have their own opinions on how to fix certain problems. Mister Cain is expressing an opinion. We all have them and what is suppose to seperate this country from all others is that we are to give people respect and allow them to have an opinion. I do not think someone is stupid, ignorant, or just does not care if they do not share my opinion. What we need to do is learn once again how do disagree with each other with respect and not beat each other up. Many in these comments sound more like politicians then citizens. Why do I differentiate, politicians fight about their opinions while citizens live on facts, the process of living.
So??? Many whites are "brainwashed" into voting Republican!!!
By killing jobs and opportunity, particularly among blacks, Obama is enlarging the class of welfare recipients and likely Democratic voters. Cain, and other Republicans simply want to create an atmosphere where people can have the dignity to provide for themselves. What could possibly be wrong with that? I dont understand people who support the Democratic "plantation" – free the 21st Century slaves – vote Republican.
I don't disagree with Cain one bit on this point. However, I find it incredibly interesting that if a white person had made this exact same statement regarding the black demographic, they would be immediately labeled a "racist", irrespective of whether or not they were accurate in their assessment. No all criticism of a group implies bigotry, although few people get this.
@Cain is right on!...." It's so weird that black people rarely vote for a white candidate." Are you truly that dense? Walter Mondale? Bill Clinton? John Kerry? Not exactly part of the African Diaspora are they? It is CONSERVATIVE whites who have no credibility in the black community. Your kind has made NO effort to engage us. You take your ignorance about us and other non-whites as a source of pride. Why should I, as a black man, believe any claims of good will by someone like you?
Sad but true.
Give me a break, no self-respecting black person would vote for Cain. He's basically saying "if you dont' vote for me, it's because you're brainwashed." Yeah, that'll get us all clamoring to vote republican. He doesn't get that republicans don't like us or him, it has nothing to do with brainwashing. He's just deluded himself into believing that he's one of the good old boys.
if some one is brainwashed inside african americans comunities,definately it is CAIN,cain failed to understand that a piece of wood thrown in the sea can never become fish,his presence on tv shows is more like entertainments movies than a presidential candidate campaign speach.
No! Herman Cain is the flavor of the week. What's brainwashed is his thinking that he's gonna win republican nomination. He needs to go back selling pizza.
I can't believe some of these comments. Republicans are for the rich?? Okay, does GE and the Democratic party ring a bell anyone?? Of course, it's difficult to face the truth. Anyways, most african americans I know (living here in Atlanta) are conservative and have conservative values. So in essance, Herman Cain is right. Why is it that most African Americans vote Democratic yet their beliefs tend to be complete opposite? Maybe "brainwashing" is a harsher term, but none the less, true.
Just remember that the more democrats voted against the 1964 Voting Rights act then republicans ... including your super hero Robert Byrd and Al Gore Sr.... Byrd even tried to Fillibuster it! So don't say that the republicans are the racist party... the republicans as a party had 80% support for this while the racist democrats had 61%...read history and open your color blinded eyes!
Michael Steele 2.0. What a tool. LOL.
Republicans are really funny (I mean REALLY). They have gone from 1) George Bush to 2) John McCain to 3) Sarah Palin to 4) Michelle Bachmann and Mitt Romney to 5) (something) Perry to 6) (something) Cane. I can almost guarantee that none are readers, none have a sense of history (except McCain in prison), and none has an IQ above 115. GUARANTEE. The drums are rolling while we wait for the next ORDINARY (ugh) person to take front and center.
What about the right-wing fringe groups that think we cohabitated with dinosaurs? They didn't learn that in school (I hope), so somebody brainwashed them . . .
We have ALL been brainwashed to believe the lies of Corporations and those who serve them. May they all stand trial for their crimes against humanity to make more money than God. Money Addicts, why is there no program for these Monsters?
Cain is absolutely right. Blacks keep voting Dem and nothing ever changes. Dems keep feeding blacks this class warfare garbage and the blacks just get suckered right into it.
The great thing about claiming the other side is "brainwashed" is that then you don't have to explain or defend your own illogical, dumb or destructive ideas. I finally heard - notably, *not* from Herman Cain - what 9-9-9 is supposed to be. I don't need to be "brainwashed" to oppose this incredibly wrong-headed idea; I only need to reflect on my own finances and where I want the country to go (which is not in a "the rich get even richer" direction). I assume others are doing the same thing, and coming to the same conclusion. "Brainwashed" is just a smokescreen for Cain to hide his own regressive policy proposals. Maybe that sort of stuff flies with some people but most don't need to be "brainwashed" to turn away.
"We will resist to the bitter end any measure or any movement which would have a tendency to bring about social equality and intermingling and amalgamation of the races in our (Southern) states." Richard Russell (DEMOCRAT)
The bill [1964 Voting Rights Act] came before the full Senate for debate on March 30, 1964 and the "Southern Bloc" of 18 southern Democratic Senators and one Republican Senator led by Richard Russell (D-GA) launched a filibuster to prevent its passage. – 17 Democrats and 1 republican...hmmm who are the racists???
He is 100% right ...group think supported by public education...those african americans who are successful know the deal ...brainwashing by democrats ironically they have been pushing for diversity but practicing segregation
Iam one of those brainwashed blacks that herman cain spoke about. My message to herman cain is to stop pandering to the tea party, they will treat you just like the rest of us. It is time that we get young uncorruted ideas and people into government. someone that is not for sale , some who will truely represent the folks that sent them there, iam sad to say that herman cain is not that person, he is just another rich politician who will use the position of POTUS to get even richer. No thanks herman cain.
One of the bloggers here called Cain an Uncle Tom...That comment is itself an example of how blacks continue to foster old ideas and is racist. Democrats have taken a position on many social issues that are detrimental to black Americans. Instead of helping people up, democrats continue to provide and support programs that keep people impoverished.. There are two ways to feed yourself when you are hungry. works and earn your meal or wait for a hand out. Democrats seem to focus o the latter. While they point to the many programs designed to improve peoples chance in the world..the truth is most are money pits and have failed. Many say the Republicans want to dismantle the many social safety net programs put n place over the years.. ask yourself are you happy with the results so far??? Maybe it time for blacks in america to consider a change.
To hear HERMAN CAIN proclaim that the blacks in America should not continue down the path of being 'brainwashed' by the Democrat party is as refreshing and true as it is to hear the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir sing NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE
What exactly have the democrats done for the black community, other than champion policies that say you can't do it on your own, you must rely on the government for your needs from cradle to grave. how demoralizing. what a depressing message. like Bill said above, the knee-jerk reactions only prove Cain's point.
I think Cain is bringing some good points to the conversation and would like to here more from him. hopefully the media gives him a fair shake. not likely though.
Wow...The majority of the comments posted, while absolutely ludicris, actually prove the point Herman Cain was making. For months I've been thinking Cain should be the nominee, not because he's black, because he's exactly what this country needs : A business man who hasn't been corupted by the politics of Washington. To say that the repubilcans and the Tea party are racist shows complete ignorance. What's racist is voting for a non-qualified presidential candidate just because he's black. An example of what black Americans have gained from blindly following the liberal democrats is Katrina!! No the suffering in New Orleans wasn't Bush's fault, or FEMA's fault, or the evil racist Tea party's fault.....It was the end product of a century's old dem stronghold on the city, which created entire neighborhoods of people who had no clue what to do without the governments help. Katrina hit Biloxi Mississippi too, and the people helped themselves and eachother!!!
brain washing is not necessarily a bad especially if it is a dirty brain. anyways Uncle Cain is an elitist by his whole sale statement. extra cheese please
Brilliant, memorable statement that needed to come from a black man. Beyond that how many of us are "brainwashed" – and for that matter look how much money is spent on brainwashing. We're bombarded with propagandized, often false information and sound bites. Debates are high on rhetoric and biting attacks and low on encouraging anyone to have an open mind and really think deeply about solutions to real problems. But "safe districts" have become ridiculous – you know which way many urban / rural districts will vote before the election starts. It often just comes down to how much of a district goes a certain way. But the racial votes even. And why? If more people who desperately need better paying jobs could just see that at the very least all the good ideas are not on one side, but even better that long term solutions aren't equal to long term welfare, but the very tax breaks and less government that promote job creation as advocated by many in the GOP.
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I like this man alot next to Romney. He is so articulate and gets right to the point on the issues.
September 28, 2011 04:18 pm at 4:18 pm | "
- Geese, not another "He speaks so well" compliment... typical. You might as well have said "Some of my best friends are black."
I am an independent. I would have no problem voting for Cain. He is an articulate business man. He understands the damage that the liberal/progressive have done to this country. The Democrats are trying to destroy this country. Not sure why. It is possible that they want Sharia Law. Not sure of their motives.
How about this: Cain/Bachman. The economy would come roaring back and we would have the greatest nation on earth again. If we re-elect President Teleprompter, it will be too late. We could not recover from the economic destruction that he supports.
Some of the comments on this site would be comical if they were not so sad.. Blacks voting for a candidate who can do the most for them? Really... the Democratic party has been pandering to the black community since the Johnson adminstration (the war on poverty) today nearly 45 years later, we have more poverty in the black community not less, 70% of black children are born out of wedlock, 40 million plus black babies aborted? (that is genocide by anyone's definition) and you still say the Democrats have done alot for that community? How about this... we do for ourselves and not rely on the government to do for us...The only thing the government can do is take from one segment from the population to give it to another.. for those of you who are christians that breeds covetness...those of you who are not it means you are jealous of what others have earned and you want some of it even though you didnt earn it. that is the legacy of the democrats "helping" the black community... an entire generation has become dependant on the government. When you dont need something you are truely free, when you depend on another for your subsistance then you are a slave....
The only thing I keep reading on here is how republicans don't pander to blacks for votes thats why they vote democratic!
I am personally offended by that outlandish remark You cannot be brainwashed when you have choices. if it werent for the Democrats, Cain would be delivering pizzas! thank God for the civil rights act of 1965
The truth hurts. Really hurts.
Really, really hurts.
Excuses, excuses Cain.......If wishes were horses....beggars would ride....
If herman cain think so much of the chilean model and it can fix everything wrong in our United States of America, then may he should run for the president of chile.
We are not racist. We voted for Obama. Guess what, we are so screwed.
Quote: "I voted for Obama to prove that I am not a racist. Now, who do I vote for to prove that I am not an idiot?"
"The republican/tparty represents today's modern day equivilent of the planation owners who want to bring back slavery" WHAT??????? it is the democrats who keep the black man and poor people – (color need not apply) enslaved now! MODERN DAY SLAVERY ... through BIG Government programs! DUH What a shame / I mean sham! Herman Cain for PREZ.......Allen West for VP!!!!!
makes some sense actually...however i disagree with his comment that the media is pulling christie in to the race- kean was the guy who started the rumor....he's republican and christies mentor...and rick perry was called on by God to join in...unless you consider fox news to be–well-godlike...
I think you are delusional to think that the Repbulcan party is that openminded to accept Blacks, just like the Log Cabin Gay Republicans are delusional to think they are accepted.
Civil Rights Act cont'd:
BY REGION:
The original House version:
Southern Democrats: 7–87 (7%–93%)
Southern Republicans: 0–10 (0%–100%)
Northern Democrats: 145-9 (94%–6%)
Northern Republicans: 138-24 (85%–15%)
The Senate version:
Southern Democrats: 1–20 (5%–95%)
Southern Republicans: 0–1 (0%–100%)
Northern Democrats: 45-1 (98%–2%)
Northern Republicans: 27-5 (84%–16%)
So you see, not only tdo the vote tallies show that more Dems voted for it than Republicans (contrary to what the imbeciles are claiming), it also wasn't really a division along party lines back then...but more along the old North-South lines. The Dems who opposed it were southerners who promptly left the Dem party and joined the Republicans, helping make the contemporary Republican party what we are dealing with today.
How about fairness. Would all of those who work for Soros et al., please identify yourselves. Let's see who gets paid to pass on the progressive agendas.
hmmm...in case that didn't come thru...
Civil Rights Act:
By party
The original House version:
Democratic Party: 152-96 (61%-39%)
Republican Party: 138-34 (80%-20%)
Cloture in the Senate:
Democratic Party: 44-23 (66%–34%)
Republican Party: 27-6 (82%–18%)
The Senate version:
Democratic Party: 46-21 (69%–31%)
Republican Party: 27-6 (82%–18%)
The Senate version, voted on by the House:
Democratic Party: 153-91 (63%–37%)
Republican Party: 136-35 (80%–20%)
So yeah, more Dems voted for it than Republicans, despite some of the Dixiecrats from the South throwing a tantrum. They went over to the GOP after anyway, helping give us the GOP we have today.
I wonder how much he got when he sold out to the RNC... I hope it was worth the embarrassment.
Does anyone remember President Lincoln? What party was he associated with? If history is correct he was a Republican. Why would anyone vote for the democrats who only want to control people by class warfare and handouts.
"The media is trying to create a story by sucking Chris Christie into race, just like they made a story by sucking Rick Perry into the race." ??? The media SUCKED Rick Perry into the race? Does RICK know that?
I'm sorry but – I really don't see anybody that is Conservative as being Open-Minded. Liberals are Open-Minded – it's kind of why their called Liberals. Conservative people want to control how you live. Liberals will let you live how you want. I am generalizing this of course but to be Conservative is NOT being Open-Minded. Why can't others just let people live and stop controlling the way they want to live. America has not been FREE for a long time. You might think you're Free but honestly, you're not. You just don't know any better.
I just cannot believe the things the GOP's candidates say! Everytime one opens his/her mouth it keeps adding to the horrifying spectacle. Is it any wonder Republicans are BEGGING other politicians to enter the race? They don't want any of their own candidates either.
Wow! I think Cain is saying, in code, that blacks are stupid and easily manipulated with free government money and rap music. It's amazing what this Uncle Tom will say given a bag of money thrown at him. You know- the republicans now see the American people are not falling for M-I-L-F-S, but may fall for another bought and paid for black man.
Reading the comments posted about Mr. Cain's comments........proves his point. Check your history.....it was the Republican party that were the champions of Civil Rights, and the Dems (i.e. KKK member Robert Byrd) that opposed it. The Dems simply promised.....promised...promised, and have never delivered(i.e. The Great Society). The mind set should be ,to give a "hand-up" to minorities, not a "handout". "Give a person a fish and they will be hungry tomorrow (Democrats)...Teach a person to fish, and they feed themselves for life (Republicans)". Minorites who don't rely on the federal government for their livelyhood understand this and tend to vote Republican.....those that are affraid to stand alone vote Democrat. It is a farce to say that Republicans don't want to help minorities....the elderly....or those in our society that cannot care for themselves, rather Republicans believe that the best way to help these individuals is through the private sector, through. donations both monetarily and physically to Non- Federal programs (i.e. Churches, Goodwill, etc), and these programs get more of the actual money and services to the people who need it ,and at a faster rate than the Federal Government ever could. This is not saying that Federal programs are not needed and should not exsist....it simply is a philisophical difference in the approach.If you are a Democrat who is a minority.....look at your past.....your families past.....can you honesty say you are better off today than your parents were. If not, then maybe it is time for a new direction politically for you weather you are a Democrat or a Republican. Stop blaming others for your lot in life.....Stand on your own two feet .....and make your future.
Wow, you liberals are a bunch of haters.
Cain is right on about the black community. Blacks have supported democrats for decades and still have ridiculously high unemployment, significant high school drop out rates, increasing single parent households and too large of a percentage of prison inmates. How are the democrats helping?
More handouts is not the answer people and that is all the democrats are doing.
"People are not being open minded"
Lets see- we get lies and false promises from the GOP (Boehner) to "laser focus" on jobs and then he spends nearly a year wasting tax payer $$$ defending DOMA and fighting a repeal of DADT while doing NOTHING on jobs at all. The GOP fights tooth and nail at ANY talk of letting GWB tax cuts for the rich expire and they disingenuously call it a tax"hike". The GOP takes the USA to the brink of collapse to get their way (yet still fight for tax breaks for their rich buddies) and are on record saying the economy AND jobs aren't their main concern. Winning elections are more important. Just HOW open minded does Cain want people to be? So open minded that our brains fall out and the GOP can shovel in more steaming piles of Bee Ess?
It always amazes me how absolutly mindless liberals are. Here is a sucessfull black man who is speaking to his community to enlighten them as to the failings of the democrat party and to an alternative path for sucess. It looks like the black community resents that Cane achieved sucess in buisness and life by education hard work and determination and not by government handouts.
Boy... I'm not even black and I'm offended by this remark. God forbid people are free to think/vote how they want. Thank you for making a blanket remark about an entire group of people. Cain doesn't want democracy... he wants autocracy... like so many other government leaders.
Ok, let me get this straight – the Democrats are the good guys and the Republicans are the bad? Then tell me, if the Northern States, Washington, and the Democrats are so good and look out for the minorities, then why did it take 99 years from 1865 to 1964 to pass the Civil Rights Act or 100 years to 1965 to pass the Voting Rights Act? No, greed and self service comes in all flavors of politics.
I just want to point out that many states with GOP lead state government are working hard to enact laws that will limit who can vote...need ID, didn't vote last year, etc....which is basically cutting out low income voters which = minorities! = many many many African American voters. How are they going to vote for you Mr. Cain if your own party doesn't want African Americans to vote????????????????????????????????????
A few hundred years ago, Africans were spry hunters and astute gatherers. They lived off the land and worshiped nature. Now fast forward the centuries and watch as their descendents become corn-fed consumers who live from paycheck to paycheck and worship the white man's messiah... This guy has no idea what REAL brainwashing is.
Another blanket statement, made to advance the cause for intellectual smallness everywhere. A republican, can state hateful epilets from every corner of the political spectrum, yet be looked upon as a true patriot. A democrat, can state a need for tolerance, understanding, the necessity for jobs and education, and be branded a damned liberal, or communist. Something is wrong in this country, and me thinks it is cloaked in racism, and greed.
funny how conservatives forget how blacks vote for whatever party is against the south and their race politics
Hmm..... Cain not brainwashed and a republican so he must thinks he is white. Cain you are too simple if you think that you can win the republican party.
CAIN 2012 - the answer to your question about unemployment is that your wonderful GOP friends in DC keep saying NO to everything the President tries to do to bring down unemployment. When they openly say their number one goal is to make sure he is a one term president and not help American....you know their is a problem.
Get off you stupid high horse and tell me one straight up jobs bill they have put forth this year???? and don't say "balancing the budget is a jobs bill" cause we all know that is BS. I want one bill that was designed specifically around the concept of job creation only!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You know you cant! So you have to bully poor people to make yourself feel better. Shame on you!
So tell me Herman the pizza man, are we supposed to be brainwashed into voting for you? LOL! No thanks, Hermie. I prefer to remain brainwashed and vote for President Obama. Mr. Cain and the GOP are pathetic and very desperate.
Cain is so right! As he said, blacks who vote for him will do so NOT because of the color of his skin, but rather because of the content of his policies and character. Read "The Big Black Lie" by Kevin Jackson.
How can Cain possibly talk for the black population when he is surrounded by over 95% white/non-blacks in his party? Cain is just a puppet/token candidate and every single republican knows that. The day he is nominated to represent the Republican party is the day Planet-X collides with earth.
Are there no pro-life Blacks anywhere in the country? Something like 96% of Blacks voted for Obama, and will likely do so again. Blacks pay no attention at all to the fact he is the most pro-abortion President in history. So to Blacks electing a Black President is more important than the lives of the pre-born.
"Someone explain to me how welfare and affirmative action have helped anyone in the long term."
Name me a black POTUS from before those programs existed.
jjamerb – if those politicians were around today the GOP would label radical socialist!!!!!!!!!! The right has moved so far right since then that where they were is so far left of Obama it isn't funny!
Is it not kind of an alienating statement to make about one's race? How elitist of him.
Judging by the comments, a good portion of the black community is brainwashed. Someone actually said the Republicans fought against the Civil Rights Movement...NOT! It shows how much people don't know about history. The great Abolitionist Frederick Douglas (who was born a slave) was a outspoken Republican and said they are the party of freedom and individual liberty. The original 1957 Civil Rights legislaiton was introduced by President Eisenhowr a Republican that also issued a Executive Order to disegrigate the military. Democrats actually obtructed the Civil Rights legislation from the beginning, one of the biggest obstructionist was Harry Reids father. President John F Kennedy and his brother Robert, who was the US Attorney General, had Martin Luther King investigated and were not initial supportors of Civil Rights legislation. I could go on forever, but it would be a book by the end. The bottom line is the black population has been used for a long time, the Democrats have played them and what they look to as black leadership (Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton), sold them out a long time ago. Lets face it, if they don't keep the race issue going they don't make money. Not only that the NAACP, and ther black leaders sold out to Planned Parrenthood and the Pro-Choice (or Pro-Abortion) groups and have allowed over 17,000,000 black babies to be aborted. Would the black community be upset about this genocide, if those babies has made it out of the womb? Have you ever wondered why the black population is still such a small minority in society? There are unfortunately, many blacks out there that define themselves by the color of their skin and continue to be slaves to the government and allow themselves to be victims, it is time you challenge your beliefs and what you know about the world.
Wow, Cain way to go to win over the masses. You big dummy!!! Nice try, come again.
Why does CNN say "Comments are not pre-screened before they post." - yet my comment per this site "is awaiting moderation?"
Cain brings a valid point that most people have kicked to the curb. Im not a racist but in the previous election the media play Obama to be a celebrity and the whole "first man of color" to be President overshadowed the election.
the comments on this site simply mirror the underlying problem in our country... blind idealogy trumps any degree of willingness to objectively examine/question our personal belief systems
yeah, right. blame it on the gullible brain-washable blacks. republican politics catering to the rich, white and christian has nothing to do with it.
Your absolutely Right! Stolen from our native country,stripped of all wisdom and knowledge of self and forced into poverty by for a better word willie lynch's forms of education. Banished our leaders and enforced our neighborhoods with drugs and guns. Wolia brainwashed, need I say more?
It should be obvious to anyone that A. The GOTea is not what I would consider a race frieindly party and B. They seem to go way out of their way to demonize or villify anyone who isn't white,rich, christian, staight, or smart for that matter. So Mr. Cain, if you are not any of the things I just mentioned why on earth would you ever consider the Republican party?
Cain says, "Blacks have been brainwashed into voting for Democrats". This is true because it is the only way we can stop the Republicans that have been brainwashed into beleiving that the only way our nation can survive is by doing their bidding.
I only see one brainwashed black here, and his name is Cain.
Mr. Cain is a true American, a patroit, and I'm sure one great dad and grandfather. He has always been my favorite and I think he would make a great President. That's the real problem, the main stream media should have been paying attention before but hasn't or won't because then they would really have a dog fight on their hands; Cain would out class Obama in a heartbeat. They know it and will do whatever they can to take him down a notch or two.
Wow, this fool will say anything to try and get the spotlight on him. He's actually blaming the media for "sucking Rick Perry into the race"? Never mind that Perry is actually leading a lot of GOP polls. Cain fears that Christie may be a threat as well.
The struggle over which political party – the Democrats or the Republicans – deserves to be the dance card favorite of black voters presents one of the more intractable, if not paradoxical, problems on the American political landscape. No group of political party pundits and activists seem to secrete more sweat and angst over this issue than black conservatives. Their anxiety is understandable and not just because they might be feeling a tad bit lonely given the lack of support black voters give to Republican Party candidates at all levels.
In truth there was no liberal fairy dust sprinkled over the heads of black voters that caused them to flee from the arms of the Republicans. The more likely cause, as many blacks recall, was the unapologetic embrace of American apartheid by the Republican Party’s presidential nominee Senator Barry Goldwater in 1964 and the party’s efforts to establish a new base for itself among disaffected southern white Democrats. Although a higher percentage of Republicans in the House and Senate voted for the 1964 Civil Rights Bill than did Democrats, Goldwater, armed with the legal and intellectual arguments provided by two of his aides, future Supreme Court Justice William Rehnquist and Robert Bork, voted against the bill. No liberal ideologues caused Ronald Reagan to kick-off his campaign in 1980 by visiting the notorious Philadelphia, Mississippi – where three civil rights workers were murdered – and declare his support for states’ rights. The reality is that Democratic Party liberals did not destroy the relationship between black voters and the Republican Party. White Republican political conservatives, many of who left the Democratic Party in disgust in1964, managed to accomplish this dubious achievement on their own; and, they and their fellow black Republicans need to own up to this fact if either hopes to persuade more blacks to vote for Republican candidates in the future. If black Republicans truly desire to recruit more black voters to their party then they will need to create a political agenda that moves beyond attempting to use issues such as abortion, gay marriage and prayers in school to drive a wedge between African American voters and the Democratic Party.
The fact that an overwhelming majority of African American voters profess a belief in a divine force animating the universe does not mean that a similar number look to heavenly or Biblical guidance when making decisions about who will represent them in the state house or the White House. Consequently, there is only a certain amount of guidance and direction that they will take from their ministers. Black voters, given their unique history and experiences in the United States, are particularly adroit at understanding and navigating the complexity of American electoral politics and they are not likely to throw over their allegiance to one party or candidate based on issues that they view as tangential to their lives. Black Republicans might employ, for example, an organizing tactic that was used to great success by the Civil Rights movement: engaging in direct action within the black community.
If black Republicans genuinely care about persuading more black voters to cast their ballots for GOP candidates then they will have to be willing to get in the trenches and dig hard for black votes. In operational terms, this means walking the streets in black neighborhoods, knocking on the doors of black voters and helping black people organize around issues directly affecting their lives and communities. Republican candidates, black and white, are not going to get black votes by simply doing S&Ws (smiles and waves) at black churches or getting endorsements from the black clergy or black business groups.
As long as the Republican Party, for whatever reasons, seems not able or not willing to recruit and sponsor attractive black political candidates who can either win or run extremely well in predominantly black or substantially black voting districts then the Republican Party will make little or no headway among black voters. Until that time comes, if it does at all, comments and speculations about the motivations (and, by implication, the intelligence) of black voters will seem like nothing more than the childish whining of sore losers.
Former Representative J.C. Watts and others may be correct in asserting that blacks have a greater affinity for the values embodied in the platform and legislative agenda of the Republicans than they do for the Democrats. The truest test of his contention lies, however, in the voting booth. The potency and credibility of these claims cannot be established through the op-ed pages of newspapers and the pronouncements of black intellectuals affiliated with various conservative foundations and “think tanks.” Black voters may be acting contrary to their best interests by putting all of their political eggs into the Democratic basket but, to date, too many black Republicans seem baffled and turned off by the heavy lifting required to move any black eggs into their party’s basket.
Herman Cain says that African-Americans have been "brainwashed" into voting democratic. It actually may have something to do with conservative characterization of poor African-Americans as bloodsucking leeches for so many years, and in turn, their opposition to many welfare policies. Aka brainwashing I guess.
90%+ of Africican Americans are brainwashed? You don't give much credit to your race, Mr. Cain.
Herman Cain is a problem solver. As Dennis Miller said, "If Cain is the Republican candidate, it will be Cain against Unable."
The GOP is great for some black Americans.... But the other 99% of black Americans are getting screwed by the GOP. Shame on you Herman.
@Keith, I don't doubt Mr. Cain is a smart man. But if it weren't for the civil rights movement of the 50s and 60s, he would be nowhere. And it was moderates and liberals he can thank for that. He seem's to have forgotten that.
@ DaJondra "Cain doesn't understand that we Americans of African decent can only raise our standard of living by voting as a block and electing government officials that will offer us special treatment as reparations for what was personally done to us hundreds of years ago."
Please tell me this comment is simply a misguided set up. Please. Cain (A an American of African decent) raised his standard of living by studying, working hard, and taking risks. Is your name really DaJondra. If you really believe what you wrote, you are blinded and there is no help. If you DaJondra is really a white guy with a "clever" set up, you've been too transparent.
Women should also pay attention. The Dems (and I am a registered Dem) have led women by the nose for decades. Where's the woman president? Woman vice president? All the DNC has to do is whisper the words "abortion rights" and like magic, the knee jerk reaction. Meanwhile, our children are poorly educated, women sink into poverty, and we still act like sheep.
Ok, so: "Any African-American who does not vote for me is brainwashed. There are none who have considered the Conservative point of view and arrived at the conclusion they are not in agreement with Conservative policy. The litmus test of their ability for autonomous thinking is based on their vote more me. Now, my anecdotal ..." (!?!?!) "...feedback indicates that a about a third of all African Americans will vote for me. And this is not because I am Black (I have personally enquired of all 12.3 million willing Cain voters and they told me so). By this, I can definitively state that the other 25 million Black people are incapable of individual thought." Oy vey...I truly had no negative perception of this candidate until today. Having considered his (poorly reasoned) arguments, I have resolved not to vote for him in the dubious case that he ends up on the ballot. This is based up on his lack of ability to construct a valid case (or, excuse) for himself and I don't like his TH-fronting. Brainwashing indeed...
Cain train 2012
I LOVE LIBS, if your black and vote DEM your smart, caring and a rightous person. If your Black and vote repub, your dumb, racist, and an Uncle Tom. Libs can never agrue facts just name call and race bait I thanks GOD for OBAMA and Pelosi, this administration showwed the American people who the LIBBIES really are and want their agenda does for this country. Sorry for the poor spelling i was a vixctim of public school unionism.
Maybe he is the one who has been brainwashed and can't appreciate the other side of the argument. If you grow up in a bad environment, regardless of race, why would you want to give tax breaks to rich citizens and not try and support the voice of the working class?
From the posts here, your right, it’s not brainwashed, it’s ignorance! Read your history, it was the democrats that that fought to keep slavery and the republicans that got rid of slavery people!
The United States Republican Party is the second oldest currently existing political party in the United States after its great rival, the Democratic Party. It emerged in 1854 to combat the Kansas Nebraska Act which threatened to extend slavery into the territories, and to promote more vigorous modernization of the economy. It had almost no presence in the South, but in the North it enlisted most former Whigs and former Free Soil Democrats to form majorities, by 1858, in nearly every Northern state. With the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860, and its success in guiding the Union to victory and abolishing slavery, it came to dominate the national scene until 1932. The Republican Party was based on northern white Protestants, businessmen, professionals, factory workers, wealthier farmers, and blacks. It was pro-business, supporting banks, the gold standard, railroads, and high tariffs to protect heavy industry and the industrial workers. Under William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt, it emphasized an expansive foreign policy. The GOP ("Grand Old Party"), as it is often called, became a minority after failing to reverse the Great Depression in 1932. The New Deal Coalition led by Democrat Franklin D. Roosevelt came to power. When that coalition collapsed in the middle 1960s, Republicans came back, winning seven of the 10 presidential elections 1968 to 2004. The GOP relied increasingly on its new base in the white South after 1968, especially because of its new strength among evangelical Protestants. The key leader in the late 20th century was Ronald Reagan, whose conservative pro-business policies for less government regulation, lower taxes, and an aggressive foreign policy still dominate the party.
Blacks keep on electing Democrats in their districts and yet complain that their standard of living is lower. DOes anyone see a connection here? It's in the Dems best interest to keep a perpetually impoverished voting block. Every couple of years they can bring the old GOP boogyman out and scare them into voting for the same old crooks that keep them in poverty...
Herman Cain is the opposite of Obama. He says, "don't vote for me because I'm black, vote for me because of my policies." Now that is a candidate for ALL the people not one that uses a strategy of divide and conquer. To quote Dennis Miller if Cain gets the nomination, "Cain vs. Unable".
Isn't ironic that the most conservative group in the United States are African American. They take less risk with their finances than other groups, are more apt to be more relegious, than other groups, don't engage in life threating activties, i.e bungie jumping, white water rafting, rock climbing, etc....don't trust many from the "main stream" and yet the GOP does not court the same group that is mor conservative than themselves soley due to the "color bar". That is why Mr. Cain that AAs do not vote for a group that everything in common but nothing in common with them.
Typical ReTHUGlican. If someone doesn't agree with him, then obviously they've been brainwashed or are somehow mentally inferior
Do you really think this Godfather person has a chance to get the Repub. nomination for Pres.? The Repub. party is home to most racist organizations in the U.S. This shows how stupid and brainless Sugar Cain is if he thinks being a member of the Repub. party will really get him anywhere. They just need a monkey to keep the show entertaining.
Must we insult those who disagree with us? I do not like any of the name calling, from either party. Blanket statement brainwashed, not cool. Though he does bring up something interesting. There is much I have learned and much that I have seen in the news that is slanted. Both parties do it to a certain extent. I really see too much name calling. Now I would like mr. Cain instead, present what he is taking about. At least point out the presentation of information. Why not ask about specific hypocrisy that is swept under the rug or just a blip. Show the voting records. And only speak the truth. Understanding the republicans made a mistakes as well. Be honest. Hide nothing. Compare and again be honest. That is the only way. We need to be able to trust our president. Not expect a superman. Or woman. But someone who presents facts. Admits warts in his own party. And not hide stuff. All I want is to be able to trust the president and have a president who respects human dignity.
95% of Blacks voted for Obama. Communist countries are the only other places I have seen these kinds of one party numbers. If this isn't racism, explain it to me.
"In response to the comment by ME, he claims the Republicans were against the Civil Rights Act. The facts:
House Republicans voting for: 80%
Houser Dems: 63%
Senate Republicans:82%
Senate Dems: 69%"
As I showed by posting the raw data, these numbers are purposefully used by conservatives to skew the perception of what really happened. The only reason you get 82% of GOPers in the Senate voting for it is because there were 6 GOPers in the senate total. The Dems had HUGE majorities in each chamber of Congress. The division wasn't one along party lines, but rather along the Mason-Dixon Line. The southern Dems who opposed it jumped ship and went to the GOP afterwards and that's why we have the GOP we have today. What, you've never heard of the GOP's "southern strategy"?
Ahhh, the young leftists. Mind over matter, feeling over thought, when will you ever learn? We hate the President because of his race? How original, the race card again! And what of his black standard bearers? They stand among the millions that have no job but they do have a few more hundred in unemployment! What a great guy, to bring us this Euro-Socialism, it's doing so well over there. The great American economy grinds down into first gear and unemployment abounds but hey, we're sticking it to a few rich guys, aren't we? Herman's simple genius is that getting government out of the way is not just good for the rich....it's good for everybody. But alas, Janeane Garfalo tells us he's racist. Too bad! No one can know if we'll elect a problem solver for our myraid of issues, but bet the house on this: You're about to see the biggest race card ever thrown down on the deck!
correction...mistated unfinished sentence:
"...only reason you get 82% of GOPers in the Senate voting for it is because there were only 33 GOPers in the senate total who voted on it and 6 of them voted against it."
Anyway, point being, the percentage isn't the way to understand that data...when you have a much smaller number of senators, it's easier to swing the percentage one way or the other. 46 Dems voted for it while only 27 Republicans did...almost twice as many...but that's still not how to understand that data. To understand it, you have to look at who voted for it and against it based on geographic region. The parties weren't as divided along the North-South lines back then.
One think is certain 95% of African Americans will vote for Barrack Obama...now according to many of the post its simply because the democrats look out for AA interest right ...but facts suggest otherwise...name how they have helped....is it our governments job to take care of kids feed them give them houses? Blacks are either brainwashed or incapable of taking care of themselves>>>thats the only two conclusions from reality
@Jerry C, you are right on point in your analysis, what you overlooked is the Republican Party of Dwight Eisenhower, Everret Dirkensen, Abraham Lincoln and Teddy Roosevelt no longer exists. Moderate, progressive Republicans have been largely exiled from the Party. And what you seemed to overlook, was a Mayor from Minnapolis who in 1948, made Civil Rights the Central Plank of a major political party, that Mayor was Hubert Humphrey, that Party was the Democratic Party. As someone rightly pointed out in an earlier post, when Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964, he said the party lost the south for a generation, he was wrong, the Democratic Party began losing the south in 1948, that was the first foray of the southern strategy, when southern democrats became Dixiecrats and some clever strategist saw that creating civil rights as a wedge issue was a way to dismantle the democratic coalition.
Don't even read the article. Just listen to what Cain says! The article removes the key word "Many" before the statement that "African Americans are brainwashed," and includes a condensed and clipped transcription. This is crappy journalism.
The Party of Lincon, the Repub party, ended slavery. To everyone saying that the Republicans don't care about black people, can a party truly not care about the largest minority group in this country? Seriously? Do you honestly believe that?
Anyone who thinks that the Republicans are the ones serving corporations need to check out the billion dollar checks this administration has been writing to campaign contributors with failed business models. When are people going to see that both Democrats and Republicans only care about the corporate masters. Ron Paul 2012
Of course they do....dumocrats tried to keep them as slaves...so why would they not keep voting dumocratic? once a slave mentality, ALWAYS a slave mentality!!!
If all the voters were somewhat educated or had the ability to think on their own, there would not be a need to have REP or DEM on any of the voting ballots, but when it was talked about taking it off the groups of idiots came out and said it was not right that there people would not know who to vote for. I say take it off, it will save money and make people look into who the person is an not color of skin or hair.
Wasn't thanks to the Tea Party, that we have an America? Tea Party = Red, White and Blue ! Not just RED !
Didn't they bus them in for obo
it's funny just how many anti-republican comments there are on here. could it be because the republican supporters are out actually WORKING and the dem supporters are sitting at home in their mother's basement waiting for their SS check to come?!?!?!
I think Mr Cain is the brainwashed person to even think he has a snowballs chance in hell of winning the nomination. Why should I vote republican when they are right now trying to prevent people from voting by their voting laws, trying to do away with the unions, not giving women equal pay, making me pay more taxes than GE wish I made 5 Billion I would gladely pay 30%! Never had welfare always worked for what I wanted and have and would not have it any other way! so what has he done for the community other than ge trich and hire at minimum wage, Gee I was in the Navy rode Submarines so What!
Well, sure Republicans consider Rosa Parks a filthy criminal and they violently OPPOSED the Civil Rights Act.
@ Mark
Mark
Herman Cain is absolutely correct.
The democrats had better pray that blacks never figure out how they've been exploited for their votes.
It's the dems who have never done a thing for minorities, not the Republicans.
I will reverse the question for you.
The republicans had better pray that poor whites never figure out how they've been exploited for their votes.
It's the republicans who have never done a thing for minorities, not the democrats.
See how incompetent you sound?
Newsflash: I'm not looking for ANY help from anyone but personally and maybe it's just me – I don't like being called monkeys, a lazy welfare recepient and tar baby. Again maybe it's just me.
who freed the American slaves of the 1900's? Not Democrats. As I recall reading Democrats were the owners of the slaves who were sold by Africans to Europeans. Freed by Republicans.
the truth is painful isn't it
Cain is the one who has been brain washed.
WOW, Mr. Cain is a man to admire!
Along with Blacks, are Hispanics and young adults brainwashed too? Those groups vote Democratic too. It sounds like Cain is suggesting Blacks can't think for themselves.
Look at Cain's campaign website. On his homepage it shows a pic of him and behind him are photos of white people. Now, who has been brain wahsed?
What a boob. He thinks he'll be the first black candidate in the white people party. I wonder who is really brain washed.
Oh thank "your" god!!!!!!!!!
All of 1.113 comments and counting. I think cnn finally found their new bashee. Maybe now they will concentrated on cain and we won,t have to deal with the AK imbecile anymore!!!! YEAH!!!!
hey, I can dream can't I???
Wasn't it thanks to the Tea Party, that we have an America? Tea Party – Red, White and Blue ! Not just RED !
Herman Cain IS telling the truth. Just read some of the comments of those opposing him. None of their assertions are backed up by examples or facts, just exhortations based on unsubstantiated beliefs. A clear indication of indoctrination. It's extremely sad and horrific.
Insulting. But what should we expect from someone who has not studied American history with respect to the Reconstruction Era. Somehow, he has been brainwashed into thinking the GOP supports his 'community.'
I've posted this before, but it hasn't shown up.
When looking at political and ideological positions historically in this country, its imperative to drop the Democrat/Republican labels and look more at who was conservative/liberal, Northern/Southern. There have been paradigm shifts throughout our history, and party tags are not truly representative of political compositions at various points in time.
In other words, Democrats were nor always the liberals and Republicans were not always the conservatives. Please read some history books.
IM WITH STUPID -----–> vote democrat
'Why should a party have to "offer" anything? Just run the country in the best intrest of the country. You who have your hand out and pointed toward the government to "help you out" are not serving any cause but your own, and on other peoples back.
Although the position from which he speaks make his perspective most utterly ridiculous but I have to admit that he's partially right. He forgets to mention the fact that African-American have been equally and more effectively brainwashed as well to vote in support of the GOP. Neither party acts in service of the American public but has been very effective in convincing us that they don't service corporate interest at the expense of the American public.
The un-informed are brainwashed. We do have a history of voting exclusively for Dems. My mother became a Repub during the Clinton years because she was convinced that they were the Anti-christ. Pat Robertson and many in the Bible belt where told thats its anti-christian to vote for anyone thats for abortion. The Civil Rights legislation is credited to the Dem's if you poll older voters. Reality is Thurgood Marshall and the Supreme court are responsible. The GOP was established to eradicate slavery and womens sufferage, dont know what happened since. I can tell you when Reagan was nominated at the National GOP convention, there were alot of Cowboy hats in the audience. Kind of scary.
The word is not "Brainwashed" but rather what is commonly referred to as thought "orthodoxy". Both represent a motivation based upon "fear" of the unknown. Most people will gravitate to that which their "own kind" advocate to whether it be philosophy, skin color, ethnicity, geographic lineage, etc. Just as difficult as it for the Liberal news media to detached themselves from the Liberal "orthodoxy" that all Balcks" are monolithic in their allegiance to the Democrat Party, it is not any surprise they would continue to ignore Herman Cain as a serious "Black Candidate". what can you attribute this to? Well it's called "Racism", only this time you see the "Racism" of the Liberal Left against a "Black American" because he dares to be "conservative". So "Racism" against "Conservatives" is allowed in this country. That's what Herman Cain is saying. And he is right.
Seriously? Are African Americans better served by a party that wants to supress the vote, cut education spending, cut unemployment benefits,social security and eliminate afirmitive action? What planet did the Pizza guy come from?
Thank You Mr. Cain for removing yourself from being a viable candidate for President. As usual your butt has overroad your mouth and disconnected your brain. No one could have done a better job of removing you from contention, at least your good at something. You see being a political person is not like being a boss or owner. You cannot fire anyone but the public can sure fire you.
Herman Cain is awesome. There is someone I can respect who is trying to lead the way in turning the debate into a debate of policies instead of race. I wish Obama had the same moral compass.
Sometimes it feels like the Red Coats have returned. I go with the Red, White & Blue any day !
People really need to review historical records before they comment on how the Republican Party handles issues with race. The Civil Rights Act was Passed because the Repiblican party work to get it through. Southern Democracts had filibustered the passing in the Senate. On the original Bill in the Senate 23 of the 67 or 34% Democrats voted against the bill, 6 of the 33 or 18% Republicans voted against the bill. In the House 39% of Democrats and 20% of Republicans voted against the bill. This shows the real picture of the Democrat Party.
Did Mr. Cain clear his comments with Morgan Freeman first? Doesn't Mr. Cain realize that he is a racist for trying to unseat President Obama???
No matter how successful he may be, how Cain can align himself with a party that has unabashedly used race to sow fear and get votes (Willie Horton, anyone?) is beyond me. I don't know if blacks in general are brainwashed, but I know at least one is ... and he proves it at every debate.
Perhaps he used the wrong term. Brainwashed sounds too insulting, which indicates you allowed yourself to get duped. He's not going to win any hearts and minds with that. He should have said "Too long entrenched in the mantra of the 'What can the government do for you' party." If he said that all you can really be at fault for is following the incentives. I think that would have been a friendlier way to get the point across.
Blacks just refuse to stop feelling sorry for themselves. Herman Cain thinks of himself as an American first and does not put his color before everything else. Everyone that expects or thinks the government owes them something (including every color) will vote for a democrate because they want to "spread the wealth" That has been proven IT DOES NOT WORK. This country will go down and EVERYONE will go with it. Just look at the black figures-high unemployment, babies out of wedlock. The whites are more sucessful because they work to get it.
I notice a lot of the comments bashing Herman Cain and calling him an Uncle Tom and like are making it past the moderation, but very few of the comments are supporting him or inviting debate on his talking points, and seeing as this page is posted on drudge I know there's some Cain supporters here. Feedback bias from the moderators maybe?
I've yet to hear how Mr. Cain's 9-9-9 Tax plan is a bad thing, for anyone or for the economy, I've yet to hear how his stance on less government interferance and regulation in our lives is a bad thing. All i've heard is that Republicans are racists trying to hide the fact by 'pretending' to support Mr Cain, how he's a glorified pizza delivery guy 'yes masser'ing' to the Good 'ole condescending white boys running tihs country into the ground.
You hypocrites make me sick.
WOW – another multi millionaire CEO thinks the republicans are just great! Herman Cain has NO chance of being the GOP candidate for 2012; the rest of the GOP still hates him. These phony straw polls mean nothing – What did he received a total a few hundred “protest votes”?
What this guy needs is a good brain-washing.. Obviously his is filled with Crap!!
Blacks need to get out of the "they don't try to engage the Black communicty" thinking. Conservatives don't single out individual communities because they look at everyone EQUALLY. Not the "Black" community, not the "Anglo" community, not the "Hispanic" community, etc. We're all Americans with "equal rights" ... not special rights just becuase of the color of your skin. And equal doesn't mean you're not going to get the shaft every once in the while...that's life! Get over yourselves & deal with it!
Can I get a large, with pepperoni, mushrooms and extra cheese?
There are so many morons in this discussion. The 1960's feel-good efforts to 'help' black people have failed. The so-called 'war on poverty has failed.' The war on drugs have failed. The inner-city schools still suck. How many of the Democrats ill-designed programs have failed, spending trillions of tax dollars just to help black people and that's why blacks vote Democratic. If a politician told me that I would get lots of consistent cash if I voted for him, I might just do that. I like Cain and think he has some good ideas that need to be honed. He's black, I'm white, so what? If a black man or woman walked into a tea party meeting wanting more information, they would be welcomed. It's BS to think any other way. Grow up people. BTW – A Democratic Senator from Tennessee did not want the Civil Rights act to pass – Al Gore's father.
Bribed, not brainwashed.
If Cain wants the Black vote he needs to show how Blacks can empower themselves and help raise their standard of living, and offer real solutions, not just to vote Republican. As it is now, only Democrats "appear" to have the best interests for minorities in mind. Republicans have only addressed issues that affect to the wealthy and middle-class, when there are millions of people, Blacks, Whites and other minorities, living below the poverty line. He needs to show that living on the public assistance should be a temporary, stop-gap solution, not a way of life. Unfortunately, I have not seen Democrats do this.
"For tea-partiers, race is irrelevant: Being a Godfather’s Pizza CEO apparently is proof of greater accomplishment than a long political career, an Ivy League degree, or a distinguished tenure on Wall Street." I journalist made the above final statement in his article about the current racial situation in America...and the harsh realities of being the nations first mixed-raced Black President...The T-Party don't care about Race..?.! "Divide and Conquer!!" They will continue to play a game of Chicken with Cain as they did Michele Bachmann and Perry will end up getting the Republican nomination...Guess who will win..:0)
If Republicans can get low information rednecks to vote GOP and against their own interests, why not black people too !
Everyones welcome in the big tent !
I'm not brainwashed. I have three advanced degrees and can think for myself. Conservative is another for screw. Minorites and women have been screwed for jobs, education and the right to determine what to do about their own bodies. Mr. Cain needs a reality check. At the end of the day, he is a black man pretending that he has never been discriminated against and is really just one of the white boys. The conservative will throw him under the bus just like they did Michael Steel the former head of the RNC. He was the African Americn wunderkindt. Now his is just a used up and deluded black man. Out od sight out of mind. This is your future Mr. Cain.
Speak for yourself UNCLE Cain!
It kills me that people buy into some idea that Obama has caused the joblessness – Republicans have refused at every angle to penalize companies that take their jobs offshore which is a huge part of the joblessness problem. Neither did he cause the economic problems- Republicans started two wars that they did not even put on the books – trillions of dollars ignored as if never spent and now they want to destroy public education, grants for college, training programs and Medicare and Social Security – all Democratic ideals of what this country is all about. Americans vote against their own best interests when they vote Republican unless they are part of the 2 per cent of the ultra wealthy. They vote against their own children and grandchildren when they vote for Republicans who are anti science and anti environmental protection. They vote against their own best interest when the vote for Republicans who want to protect big oil, big corporations, and big polluters instead of helping working class families. It is not about black or white, it is about democracy and voting for those people who care about Americans! The Supreme Court took away our democracy when it ruled that corporations are individuals and can give as much money to candidates as they want – Hence, the Koch brothers who spent millions on hate and lies in ads against progressives to get those elected who will bust unions, cut teachers and other public workers benefits and try to force people to work for slave wages ( no matter what color they are) Get real Americans- people are working three and four jobs just to support a family – you act like people, especially minorities just want to live on welfare and food stamps- try doing that yourselves to see if it is so cushy. That is bull***&^ propaganda from the right wing just like Herman Cain and his cronies.
Cain, you won a straw poll. You won because of protest votes. Do you seriously think that Republicans would support a black man? The repubs and tea party are working tirelessly to oust a black man already in office. Use your head, man.
I'm black and quite capable of thinking for myself. I also know the history of the Republican party and civil rights and I know that Lincoln was a Republican. None of that seems to line up with the Republican party of today. All I see is a group of people who want nothing more than to beat President Obama in 2012. It doesn't matter if what they say or don't do impacts everyday citizens of this country, just so long as they win in 2012. How very sad. I thought the government was supposed to be for the people, not the party.
I am black and educated. The reasons blacks don't vote republican is because they are always talking negative about the black community.. Fox news says it all... I would not vote for Cain... I would vote for MItt Romney
"Your kind has made NO effort to engage us." YOUR KIND? What a racist comment to make.
Cain is a sick person............black , white, green or yellow will not vote for Cain. We know that most of the DEMS are for the people and the REP is for big money, so don't get it twisted Cain
As a Jewess in the US, I can only say that stupid, minority-pandering, selfish liberal policies like Democrats propose are but one MORE reason why all REAL Americans now put our 2nd Amendment FIRST! America wasn't won with a registered gun!
Brainwashed I don't think I would have used that word but folks lets be honest the black community is being used by the democrat establishment and what has it gotten you. Unemployement is highest in the black community folks you need to wake up and educate yourselves on whats going on. The black community doesn't need the democrats or republicans to do something for them do something for yourselves.
Cain is an ignorant fool. He says blacks are brainwashed voting Democratic, but if they had any sense, they'd vote Republican..for HIM! Save your money, Uncle and go home.
Mr. Cain is this your way of courting the black vote by insulting the very people whom you want to support you. What if they choose another GOP candidate would you have a problem or would it be the same. A large majority of black are social conservatives, but your party has not done much to win their support.
Wow..As an African American I m embarrassed that he would even suggest that the majority of his own nationality is "brainwashed" ... Is he brainwashed?....Shut up Cain, please. And to think you almost had my vote!
Conservatives/Republicans, open minded? Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha! That's funny.
I had no idea who this guy was until about a week ago. The more I hear him, the more I like him. Like Ron Paul, he thinks out of the box but neither has the media following or public recognition to contend for the GOP ticket unfortunately. Too bad Repubs will be stuck either Romney or Perry. Not the best choices for the party but people are stuck to what they're told by the media.
Herman, has Sarah Palin endorsed you yet? Give her a call. If you can play basketball, even better.
Herman Cains 999 plan is and his mention of it sounds like a rap song by three six mafia "dope boy fresh" I tote a 999 all the time time time really??? you support that super wealthy because you want to be part of the gang. you and clarence thomas are some of the whitest black people in america. I went from slangin pizza not drugs to power??? get lost dude you rape the black community just like the rest of your wealthy republican cronies. trying to infiltrate the black community with this house slave NO THANKS!!!!
" GOP IS DESPERATELY! Old principles learn from Nicolas Machiavelli’s: Divide and Conquer! One black Guy saying nonsense about another, so there is no race card in America, (ja,ja,ja) Question? Any in this Forum thinks that if a Jew was elected for the first time president, Another Jew will go on TV and call him a liar, or say of his pairs that they are brainwash? Think twice before you answer. Did Mr Pizza will call another Rep Liar, even knowing with all the facts that he is lying? Think twice before you answer. This is the shame of Black dudes sometimes. By the way: where is this Guy that collected a ton of Money for the GOP in last elections not so long ago? STEELE was his name."
It is a difficult task to encourage blacks to conservative principles because one of the core values of that philosophy is the idea that: some people are superior of others so they must be subject to abuse. This is something that dudes like Cain, forgot very easy because they think that slavery, discrimination, apartheid, segregation, exclusion and poverty was just a great opportunity to improve for the black people since they now have the privilege of being a successful businessman. In 1964 these brainwash people that he is talking about could not vote, but still went to Vietnam and WWII to fight for this great country. This is not a forum to start using the race card, but to demonstrate that some guys just look ridicules and unfortunately they have to be blacks.
Nicolas Maquiavelis was right: DIVIDE & CONQUER
Caine: all his brains washed out.
Not sure why blacks still favor the Dems with how much better their lives have been with obama in charge. Yep, he has done a lot for the people like raising taxes and increased unemployment.
For those who say Republicans were for the Civil Rights Act. THESE ARE NOT THE SAME REPUBLICANS OF THE PAST! The Republicans of TODAY do NOTHING for the black community.
MLK "JUNIOR" WAS NOT A REPUBLICAN.
The King Center in Atlanta, founded by King's wife, the late Coretta Scott King, had to say about his partisanship. In 2008, Steve Klein, the center's communications director, told the National Journal that "there is absolutely no confirmation that (King) was a Republican. ... He was never a member of any political party — and never formally endorsed any candidates."
Klein noted Coretta Scott King's recall of a 1960 phone call from Kennedy when her husband was in jail. In her book, My Life With Martin Luther King, Jr., she wrote that she took the call but was later unsure what to say about it. "My husband had a policy of not endorsing presidential candidates," her book says. "And at this point, I did not want to get him or myself identified with either party."
Watch the video. He is misquoted. The double negative is not there when he spaeks.
Secondly, many say that the Dems stand up for African American yet they say that AA's are socially conservative. Then what about the Dem party appeals to them? Dems support gay marriage, support abortion and avidly try to keep God out of the public sector, even when it come to the cencorship of one's own business, SILENT prayer in a school or the pledge of allegiance. Why should AA's support them? It is because the Democrats hand-outs continue to garner support because many AA's feel it is necessary for survival, when in fact, many could be just as succesful as Mr. Cain if they worked for it. Good luck is when hard work meets opprtunity. But it doesn't come without the hard work. That is why many continue to vote democrat when they in fact do not really represent how they feel or think. They don't want to bite the hand that feeds. That is unless they aren't socially conservative as they claim to be.
I like what Cain has to offer. He has a plan. It's simple & can be implemented. I'll keep an open mind.
Cheers,
Rex
Herman Cain is an embarrassment to anyone with the ability to think. The GOP and the tea party do not want an African American in the nation's highest office. What makes Cain think they want him? He should look in a mirror. Maybe he forgot that he is STILL a Black man, living in America.
"Brainwashing" implies subverting control over one's own mind. That's what Cain is saying about his fellow black Americans. They have relinquished control over their own minds...tens of thousands of academics, professionals etc...are not able to assess information or think for themselves. That makes Cain either a petty dictator or a moron...take your pick. Both?
Let class warfare begin!!! I can't wait this country is well over do for a civil conflict....God bless america dear super wealthy americans get your passports and private jet game in order.....
A little exerpt from a "famous" speech:
I am not unmindful that some of you have come here out of great trials and tribulations. Some of you have come fresh from narrow jail cells. Some of you have come from areas where your quest for freedom left you battered by the storms of persecution and staggered by the winds of police brutality. You have been the veterans of creative suffering. Continue to work with the faith that unearned suffering is redemptive.
Go back to Mississippi, go back to Alabama, go back to South Carolina, go back to Georgia, go back to Louisiana, go back to the slums and ghettos of our northern cities, knowing that somehow this situation can and will be changed. Let us not wallow in the valley of despair.
I say to you today, my friends, so even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream.
I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal."
Excuse me if I'm wrong, did I miss the part that said handouts are part of that dream? It's sad to think this great man died in vain. I live in the south and on the first of the month you will not find one person that is employed, in the grocery store or Walmart. Why do you think that is? That's right, it makes us sick to our stomach to watch others get free what we get up and go to work for everyday.
Herman Cain this Uncle Tom wannbe need to sit down. He will never get a third of the Black vote. This fool need to shut up,and stop been a puppet for the GOP. Even Rush Limbaugh love him. So he will never get my vote. I don't vote for Racist people. So if he love Rush, Hannity, O'Reilly, Ann Coulter, Laura Ingram, and FOX NEWS. NO Black person should vote for this UNCLE TOM. What a pathetic loser he is.
I'll have a large pepperoni with extra cheese please.
I started reading the comments and I am really overwhelmed by the lack of understanding that the public has of government and leaders. I follow politics very closely and I also research the bills that are written and yet what I still hear is that the Republicans are for the rich and the Democrats are for the poor. Talk about brainwashing. This mind control statement has been going around for so long and the people keep eating the mushrooms. I wised up years ago and started checking things out and learned to think for myself. I am a middle class woman that works at a government agency and my husband is a union construction worker and we are Republicans. The Democrats are not in our corner. They have been destroying our lives for years now. I just don't see people getting any smarter so someday in the not so distant future when people have no jobs and no money they will wonder what hit them and it will be too late. I hope I'm not still alive when it happens. I will be NOTW>
Sitting in the sauna at an army base listening to a retired black veteran lay Obama out in lavender. Many blacks may be afraid of being labelled Uncle Tom if they don't support the black agenda.
I'm an independent black man and I think Cain's statements are valid to a point but he doesn't go into the reason. It's not because of wanting handouts like so many of the people here are stereotyping. It's politics. The person sitting as POTUS usually get credit for whatever happens on his watch (along with the party that he belongs to). It just so happened that a Democrat President was in office and signed the civil rights act and voting rights act. Republicans in Congress, at the time, had a higher percentage voting for the passage of these legislations than the Democrats. At this time the south was primarily Democrats. After the passage of these acts, a large number of Democrats left the Democratic party to form the Dixiecrats and eventually went to the Republican party in protest to their party voting for Civil rights and the voting act. The long and short of it is this. The republican party of the 60s and before are not the same as the one of today. Look at the people that use to be Democrats before the civil right act and voting rights acts were signed: Strom Thurmond, Jesse Helms, Trent Lott, and many more. What I'm saying is that you can't talk about the parties of today in comparison of the parties prior to the passage of the civil rights bill and voting rights act. The parties are different now. Cain could be looking at the Republican party as being the same party when he was a little boy (not racist boy, just to be clear).
I have voted for both Rep and Dem based on the issues because I am conservative on some issue and liberal on other issues. There are blacks that vote Dems because that's what their parents did. But there a huge number of blacks that vote Democrat but not for the reason that Cain stated. A lot of blacks remember the Republican's social policy shift once a lot of the southern democrats move into the republican party (similar to how the Tea Party is moving into and possible taking over). Policies to level the playing field has not been a staple of the Republican Party as a whole. If people would just think and vote the issues rather than party, then I think you would see better politics because no groups would be considered a "lock" for a party. People complain about blacks voting democrats. It's no different that Evangelical Christians voting Republican. By the standard of today's Republicans, Jesus would have been a bleeding heart liberal with all this love thy neighbor talk and turn the other cheek.....
Have you considered the similarities of the Dem Party 'help' for the AA communities resembles the same amenities of the plantation? "Stay in line and I'll feed you, house you." Step out of line and you are an oreo. Reminder: LBJ was a Dem and no friend to blacks. So where did all this hate of republicans come from? I know: the plantation owners-The Dems.
Rofl. He is exactly correct. You people that say that black people vote for democrats because they serve them... really? Show me statistics that show black wealth has increased dramatically? Where is the proof? I am pretty sure that there is still an abundance of black poverty.
What you mean to say is the republicans are not fans of handing out checks for free. Of course the democrats brainwash the colored community. If they didn't carry their vote the democrats would never win. What advantage is it for democrats to increase the black wealth? They would just become conservative!
God. Country is littered with lazy and worthless morons. I don't care for Cain but he was spot on.
since when refusing civil rights to African Americans is brain washing them into voting democrats? to me it sounds more like, the GOP didn't want African Americans votes, so it told them you can't vote.
No\w they can vote, not with the help of the GOP for sure, but with the help of the democrats. And the only thing Cain can say is blacks are stupid enough not to know the difference between justice and brainwashing? Here is one idea: African Americans, why don't you show Mr. Cain that his pizzas does taste a bit like KKK and therefore is time to not eat it anymore?
Hell I live in Memphis. They are biologically programmed to vote Dumocrate here.
According to Albert Einstein, the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result each time. It has been 150 years since the end of slavery. If the only thing Liberal-Democrats can offer to African-Americans is to "continue the struggle", then one might give consideration to trying something else.
"This whole notion that all African-Americans are not going to vote for Obama is not necessarily true," Cain said.
This is a misquote and says the opposite of what he said. Delete the word "not" in its first instance. Typical CNN.
Thanks for stating the obvious. Let's hear the brainwashed complain that they are not brainwashed.
There is a special place in "liberal hell" for females, blacks, and other minorities who dare speak out against the Party. As evidence, see Cain, Thomas, and Palin. You libs are all for a "diversity" where everyone holds the same beliefs.
take a look around all you smart black people. we suffer the most and nothing is obama's fault. yeah i'd say that's brainwashed. just look at all your comments, republicans hate you because they realize the country can no longer afford all the handouts, which of course affects all races, but that wouldn't speak to your point. the history of black people i embrace is that of strong family value's (today we can't get these young clowns to marry the mother of their children) people that didn't want handouts, but a fair chance to get their own. from the bottom up just like CAIN did. the truth is all you people that claim to be supporting a black man is really supporting liberalism, something our people were not and CAIN proves that without saying it. he may not be the answer(although i truly believe he can be), but obama has proven to be everything conservatives warned he would be, and unfortunately, the country is paying for it. especially black people! and yes i'm an american that is black, that once felt like most of you, i thank GOD for opening my eyes. because i would rather have a republican tell me " if you want it, work for it " rather than a democrat promising me everything i need and then ending up in a housing project. now that's the closest thing to modern slavery i can think of, thanks to them DEMS. sad shame is this probably won't change. the blacks voted strictly on a race basis, but always want to blame others for being racist. those blacks deserve obama, now take off your house slippers and get in line to vote for some more of this suffering like i know you will ! ! !
That's the silliest comment I've ever heard. EVERYBODY knows black people don't have brains.
Several people have commented that the Republicans have not tried to engage the African American community. To you all I say, why don't you engage the Republican Party with constructive questions about how you can be helped by its platform. Help yourself to a conversation with a Republican. Stop waiting to be engaged. Just because the Dems "engage" us does mean they care about us. There's no correlation there people. Be proactive. It's your future. There's a high chance the Republicans could win given all that is going wrong for the country. So I think it's in our interest as Black people to be prepared, for this likely reality, by pressing on to understand what, if any, gains we could see if/when a Republican is president. It's going to happen - in 2012 or thereafter.
@ Edwin " Fact is, the GOP has done nothing for the black people of our nation, and the civil rights era was not that long ago and which side did the GOP take then? We all know that answer...as disgusting as it is.".... Wow!! My guess is that you in fact do NOT know which side the GOP took then. And apparently you don't know which side the Dems took either... Man, you really need to check your history before you try to make a point with a nonsensical argument. It's really not that hard to educate yourself. You obviously have access to the internet. You should use it to get your facts straight before making a fool of yourself.
Cain's insane. His skill set would be perfect if America was a failing pizza parlor. Since it isn't, and he knows NOTHING about international affairs, he's not a convincing candidate. Seriously, is he going to fix the economy by using less cheese and buying cheaper flour, and letting a few cooks go?
"This whole notion that all African-Americans are not going to vote for Obama is not necessarily true," Cain said.
is that a double negative? hmm, i think what Cain is trying to say is that all AA ARE going to vote for Obama and unless they're making over 250k/yr they sure as heck better. Cain=another brainwashed moneybags corporate pig stuffed into a suit who'll do anything he can to stuff his buddies pockets with cash. Corporate America, get while the gettin's good!
@ AAVoter
Democrats are the party of the lower class–why would anyone want to openly identify as being a part of that? Voting GOP is a status symbol, like carrying a gorgeous LV handbag.
I'm a black independent voter and this is the reason why:
Democrats GIVE too much and republicans well, they don't GIVE a damn.
Your comment has to be the most ignorant comment on the board. I bet you have several "LV" bags, a rented property and a $9.00 hr. job with NO savings in the bank. You are pathetic.