November 7th, 2006
Election Day
A quick reminder to vote, we must make our voices heard. At the end of today, we could have 3 black Senators, including 1 Republican. The Democrats should take over the House and have a shot to control the Senate. How will this election impact the roles of blacks in business, the country, the world? How about George W Bush’s place in history? Will he experience shock and awe?
I read our Vice President has a hunting trip planned. Do you want to join him? How about super Bowl picks, Bears, Colts? I discovered why I do not bet football, I text messages my buddies Sunday am with my picks for the weekend, I was 0 for 7.
Back to voting, we have not always been able to vote, we have not always had black choices, your vote matters and your future matters. Take a look at your tax return and see what your total tax payment is, chances are it is one of your biggest expenses. You should have a voice.
Do Democrats take the black vote for granted and give little in return? Is the Republican party anti black? What about black republicans? I would like to hear from you on these questions.
November 7th, 2006 at 10:39 am
Today History will be made in Massachusetts. The newly elected govenor will either be a black male or a woman(presumably white). Either way it will be a first in that state. Jim, I would like to comment about the young men in prison. I think that a combination of some of your blogs points to part of the problem. You have talked about your own upbringing, tracing ancestry and knowing who you are and where you are from. As I read this I can’t help feel that those are all things that come from being a part of a family. More and more we read about how the family unit is missing. I know from my own past and yours that being a menber of a family has a lot to do with shaping our future. I know that this is an overly simple solution to a large problem, but at least it will make people think. I hope. I agree that we should all get out and vote today. JB
November 7th, 2006 at 11:18 am
John, thank you for your thought provoking comment. I am honored you took the time to read this blog. You bring up a controversial and yet important topic. Yes, we were raised in families with both a mom and dad. Many families today are headed by single women acting as head of household. In the past, these homes could not have adult males and still get government aid. My goal
is for this blog to show people there is opportunity for success in life with out being a super star. You can own a small business, be a salesman, work in government etc.We became dependent on programs and did not focus on survival. “Give me fish and I will eat today, teach me to fish and I will eat forever.My parents made me very aware of the need to provide for my self and going to college was something we all wanted to do. You are right to stress the importance of family,and nearly as important is the ability to set reachable goals and work hard at personal accountability. This is a blackinbusiness blog but as you mention family, it is true the path to success is one step at a time and the strategies can be almost the same for black and white.
John, thanks a lot and best wishes for a successful conclusion to the year.